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Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe

4.8 (15 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Serena S.

There's no reason the coffee here should be great! But it is! If you want caffeine near the Hollywood theater, this is your only option. On top of no nearby shops, it's a 5 minute walk and open super late, til 10 pm. AND this shop is primarily a table top rpg shop, and a really good one! But the coffee here is still great! The campfire mocha was delicious. Given that the Hollywood theater doesn't even carry Red Bull, I feel like they should have a sign promoting Battle Grounds! This will def be my new pre-movie ritual.

D&D Summer Camp focused on inclusion, collaboration, mini painting, and how to be a better player & DM!
Benjamin B.

The greatest li'l gaming cafe that could! Inspired by a neighborhood need for an FLGS of its own, the Hollywood district finally has a super game store and a locally-sourced cafe now, too! Every Tues is Mini Painting Night, and there are other awesome events every week for each kind of gamer -- even those that are just beginning to explore the hobby! The genuinely friendly staff and the community support make this a worthwhile drive from any corner of Portland any night of the week, hands down. That's not even mentioning the incredible summer camp they're launching soon, either! (Check that out here, fellow parents! https://piecemakers.us/dd-5e-summer-camp-the-circle-of-everwyr )

Jason C.

I was excited to come for their opening after visiting their booth at Rose City Comic Con. The space is totally bigger on the inside. They have lots of fun games for sale as well as house games in back for play. Everyone was super friendly and kind. I loved how cozy it was and look forward to coming back sometime.

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An incredible atmosphere, great game selection, very friendly and joy-filled staff, wonderful coffee and food.

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Sonder

4.2(6 reviews)
0.3 miHollywood, Northeast Portland

Sonder is one of Portland's social listening spaces, modeled after listening bars in Japan, and…read morearound the world. They have food, a full bar, and it is a great place to meet. Sometimes they drop a DJ event. They were able to bring famous DJ François K for an evening of local DJs from 5PM to 9, then François K to 2. François K began his DJ journey in 1976 in NYC. Essentially it was a house party for well under 100 people with an international DJ at a very reasonable ticket price. Only in Portland. Only at Sonder. The door was polite and the crowd was polite. There were no unwelcome club advances. There was no overselling nonsense and readmission lines. There is an area outside to cool off and converse when the dance floor is steamy. Water in cups that are washed and reused, not landfilled. I had a nice conversation with the owner and have some suggestions for future bookings. It was fun to see a little Melbourne Shuffle break out! One of our previous CMs did some DJing and would have loved this event and the venue. It is also an update of the fern bar, with healthy plants doing well with the South facing window. There is some outdoor seating screened by a wood structure from the parking lot. Get on their socials for special events if you like.

Came here with some friends on a Friday night and both myself and my fiancé were charged for 3…read moreespresso Martinis each when we only ordered 2. The espresso martinis also tasted burnt and my fiancé said they were some of the worst she's had. Would not recommend but if you do go check your receipts closely and make sure they don't double charge you

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Sonder - Nice array of music and libations in a neighborhood setting... Great place to have drinks and fellowship...

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Experience Point

4.5(15 reviews)
0.2 miHollywood, Northeast Portland
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What I expected to be another simple evening of trading card negotiations ended up being pretty…read moredisappointing. I've supported this shop for a long time, and they've supported my passion for the Pokémon TCG. I can literally see cards I once traded in sitting in their binders and display cases. But reflecting on my most recent visit, there are two issues that really stand out. 1. Trade-In and Cash Value Are Low The percentages they offer for both cash and trade are noticeably lower than other shops. A competitor priced the same cards roughly 30% higher--the only reason I didn't go with them that day was because their cash flow was low and they couldn't pay out at the time. That discrepancy alone is frustrating. 2. Staffing & Negotiation Have Become Inconsistent In the past, staff have always treated me respectfully. They weren't rude this time either, but historically they've been fair with negotiation--occasionally offering a small discount or working closer to market value. This time, that didn't happen. They insisted on giving "market value" for just one card and then even less percentage for the rest. I asked for around 40%, and we eventually agreed on a deal involving a $10 card. But at the last minute, I was pressured into dropping the deal by another ~5% "so everyone's happy." The truth is, I wasn't -- especially considering I was already accepting a lower percentage just to make the deal work. If I'm a regular customer, I don't expect special treatment, but I do expect fair negotiation. I wasn't even met in the middle at 35% on a $220 value. Bottom Line: If you're looking for a solid selection of cards and okay pricing, this shop is fine. But if you're interested in selling or trading, I'd strongly recommend going elsewhere. Unfortunately, the stereotype about some hobby shops being cut-throat with trade-ins feels pretty accurate here.

I always pass by this place and see people playing in the evenings so I decided to pop in to see…read morewhat it's all about. I came in early in the day so it was very quiet. The two guys who work in the day are very friendly and chatty. I popped in to browse their pokemon collection. They had a good collection of packs and a few boxes. I've been to other card stores that didn't have nearly as many. I was there just to browse, but the guys working were more than happy to entertain me and answer any questions I had and also show me everything they had that might interest me.

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