Games, food, and great vibes, this place has it all. I've always been terrible at games, but when my family suggested this as a group activity, I thought, why not give it a try? They have a massive collection of board games lining an entire wall. I do think it helps to arrive with a game in mind (or choose one you've played before) so you don't spend too much time learning the rules. Our group decided on Coup, and it turned into a very, very competitive afternoon! I didn't get a chance to try the food, but the drinks we ordered kept us fueled. The space is large, yet it was about 99% full when we visited, which says a lot about how popular it is. It was my very first time at a board game café, and I had such a fun time. read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - Coup - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

This is more a review of the place as we did not order food... but, how adorable! This place has so many board games. Then there's a shop next-door where you can purchase a board game if you found one you enjoyed. Such a great concept. My daughter did have a Boba tea that she enjoyed and I had a hot chai tea. read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - Just a few of the games! - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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Tried this place for the first time the other night. I ordered the chicken and waffles which came with either maple syrup or hot honey. The hot honey option caught my attention, so I opted for that. The waffles were thick and sweet and had a really good flavor. The chicken was crisp and juicy. The downside was the "hot honey." It really wasn't hot honey, it was closer to sweet and sour sauce and just wasn't what I was expecting or what I would have ordered as the sauce. That being said, now that I know I would stick to the maple syrup. Also, they have a lot of items on their menu that I really want to try. Will definitely be back. read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - Chicken and Waffles - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

We came for a demo by Allplay. We stayed because of the vibe and service. We got a few drinks (didn't try any food). There is plenty of space here and you won't be disappointed! You can choose from a wall of board games to play. read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Their waffles are terrible, although their pizza waffle is passable. They have very few options other than waffles which is wild to me. Not even basic French fries! I tried a fried pickle waffle and it cut up my mouth and was too greasy and salty. Still, I come here because it's a great board game space. It can get really busy during certain times, especially on weekend afternoons when it's almost impossible to snag a table. read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - Fried pickle waffles. - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Whenever I'm wanting to get out and play some board or card games with friends, Cardboard Corner is my go-to destination. The selection of games is massive and well organized, the food is great, and I love that they have mocktails and boba (both of which I've tried and loved!) in addition to cocktails, coffee, and soda. I'm especially fond of their loaded nachos! I also appreciate that they have vegan and gluten free options for their waffles, though I'll admit I'm not sure how they handle the risk of cross contamination, so if you need to be careful of that definitely ask about it before ordering. The staff is always friendly, and the system they use for notifying you when your order is ready is great (you can have them text you when things are set out at the counter, which you then retrieve yourself). They also have a free water station, so anyone can easily get a glass of water without having to wait in line to ask! Do keep in mind that this place is often packed- if you plan to game with a group, it might be good to get there early to stake out a table that works for you! Finally I must say that I also love the things they have for sale; I've seen books by local authors as well as art by local artists and would love to buy some in the future! read more

I met here for coffee and some info on D & D play, terminology etc. what a great space. The house coffee was perfect, and the price was great. Plenty of space to move around and while they offer noshes, I didn't partake. They have many...MANY!! games to choose from and from what I can tell, are in alphabetical order. Very clean and organized space with adjoining gaming room and then further along a place to purchase games, gaming pieces, dice etc. read more

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Never been to a board game cafe before! Was a chill vibe, it was packed with people playing games, enjoying food and drinks. Pretty straightforward place - order at the bar, find a game and a table and they'll text you to come grab your food when it's ready. The waffles were fun and tastey. Cool twist in the classic waffle. We discovered some new games and enjoyed our time here. Would definitely go back, great spot for big groups as well! read more

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Such a fun spot! Amazing community feeling and a rotating menu of drinks and food. The staff are all very knowledgeable about the menu/drinks, as well as the games. read more

I've been coming here since 2023 and it has easily became my favorite establishment in the Kansas City metro. While I am not even a huge game board fanatic nor player, this cafe provides a welcoming and fun space for everyone. I always bring my friends with many different interests here and we always still find a fun game that suits everyone as this cafe has an extremely broad selection of games to pick from, and it is completely free to play the games! While the games are a majority of the theme, the menu is what really wins me over. The rotating monthly menu is always great, the waffle selection is broad enough to always have a waffle that hits the spot and the drink selection is also fantastic and creative. I love that they have boba, hot tea sourced from Savoy Tea Co. (a great tea spot), matcha, coffee and a fun cocktail and beer selection. A huge advantage is their affordability as well! Cheap drinks and affordable, fulfilling waffles is a major win. Cardboard Corner Cafe also provides a safe space for people of all backgrounds and ages. The staff has always been consistently kind and helpful and the people who work here are passionate about their workplace. Not only is the staff kind but the crowd they bring in is also great. This place hosts many themed nights which is great if you are looking to socialize, learn a board game, or try out something new. Service is always fast even when they are slammed packed and I love the open, cozy seating arrangement and atmosphere. There is quite a bit of seating, even for larger groups. I will always be a huge fan of Cardboard Corner Cafe, I cannot recommend this place enough to literally anyone. There is something for everyone here and this is one of the few establishments I will highly miss when I move out of the Kansas City area. read more

I truly adore this place! A haven for gamers, waffle-lovers, and anyone looking for a fun and different alternative to bar hopping with friends! The cocktails here are fire, the staff is always friendly and you can tell how well-loved it is in the community by how busy it always is! I've tried a few different savory waffles but the sweet ones are truly where it's at. The red velvet waffle special for February is perfection, with a great balance of flavors that aren't overly sweet or too rich. What is truly impressive is the massive selection of board games! They have something for everyone here - fast past word games, fun physical puzzle games, mysteries and RPGs and everything in between. You can't go wrong! They also feature local artwork and are attached to one of the most comprehensive game shops in OP, a place you can peruse for solid hours. Thanks for existing, Tabletop & Cardboard Corner Cafe! read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - Red velvet waffle - February special - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

I love this place. It is the place to be on a weeknight. I've gone several weeknights and been completely taken aback at how packed and lively it is. It is great to see so many people out and socializing in such a fun environment. Another huge plus for this place is that it is the only board game cafe I've ever been to that doesn't make you pay a game fee. I can't describe how much more that makes me want to go here - it just takes the pressure off the whole experience. Pick a bad game? No harm, just try a different one next time. Stuff is so expensive these days, it's awesome to just have an all inclusive board gaming experience. That's not to say I don't pay anything when I go here. I always order food and a drink because they have such a fabulous menu. The menu is centered around waffles of all types - both sweet and savory. One of my favorites is the Jalapeno Popper Waffle, made out of cornbread. They have a variety of beer and cocktails, coffee, sodas, candy.. it truly is a vast and diverse menu. I get excited to try new things. Additionally, this space is huge! There are ample tables of different sizes to accommodate your group and there is an adjoining room with mega tables for more serious gamer groups. And if you want to pick up a game to take home, the whole place is connected to a board game store! I also love that this place is open until 10 pm. Honestly that is refreshing in a post-Covid world when I feel like everytime I want to go somewhere, I find out they are closed. Cardboard Cafe also has a bunch of different events like game demos and open play, so if you're solo, you can play games with others, or try new games with new friends. Overall, this place just feels like a gamers heaven - unlimited gaming, plenty of drinks and snacks, lots of space, good vibes. I love it. read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - This place is hopping on a Tuesday night! - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

What a fun place! We had been to Pawn & Pint and enjoyed it but live on the KS side so I'm glad Overland Park has a place like this too. We went on a Wednesday night and it was pretty full, so it seems like it's often lively. It's totally free to go in and play any of their MANY games but there are games and items for purchase as well if you so choose. Their food menu is interestingly waffle focused but I unfortunately did not have during our visit. Decent beer selection and I appreciate that they have a few mocktails on their menu that they've put thought into. My wife and I had a blast playing the game Fitz for the first time. Can't wait to come back. read more

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If you're looking for a new local board game bar then this is it! There is no cover fee and an entire wall of board games you can try out before you buy. Also a cool perk is they have a board game store attached where you can walk over to and buy board games, figurines, dice and all sorts of other goodies. Cardboard also offers food options that are pretty limited to waffles which leads to a bit of a stinky room at times. Totally worth it by the end of the night though. There are also tons of classes you can take throughout the year, I took a figurine painting class a few months back and had a blast! If you are looking to support your local game shops definitely stop by and check them out. read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

You had me at waffle centered menu. What a great find in Overland Park. They've got an entire wall of board games. We were here on a Friday afternoon and several tables were full of people playing something. And these savory waffles are amazing! read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - Jalapeño popper waffle. - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

As a non-gamer, what excited me most about this place is that their kitchen is open fairly late most nights, so I thought it would be a good place to stop by for a late dessert, all of which sounded delish on their menu. (What this town REALLY needs is a great late-night dessert restaurant!) However, after at least a 20-minute wait for Chaffles & Tomato Bisque Soup to go, on what didn't seem like an incredibly busy afternoon, my enthusiasm dimmed. And it dimmed even more when I tasted my food. The Ch(eddarW)affles were really dry, devoid of any pleasant cheese flavor, and the soup/dipping sauce was very thin, nothing like any tomato bisque I've ever had before. But all the other food I saw people getting LOOKED really good, even mouth-watering! Despite the fact that the guy in charge (not the owner), manning the store that day, taking orders and barking out names, did absolutely nothing that made me feel at all welcome, I can see this being a terrific, comfortable, hospitable place for those who love board games, and even for families. But you don't have to play games to hang out, even though they DO have a about a billion free-to-use boxed games of every variety on two walls. And their extensive menu, based mostly on waffles of every sort, sweet to savory, and any concoction of toppings you could possibly imagine, had me all excited. I hope the offerings (unlike mine this time) taste as good as they sound, and as good as the ones I saw coming out of the kitchen looked. They also have some interesting and creative alcoholic beverage offerings, like a Flight of Mimosas (classic, passion fruit , cranberry orange, and piña colada) for $12. I will go back JUST for those, and to try a dessert waffle. I'm game, even if not a game player! However, IF they have CLUE on their Wall of Game, and IF I can find three other people old enough to fully appreciate that one, I might dive into the whole experience...after a Mimosa Flight...or two! read more

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The have lots a games to choose from. As for food, they have something for everyone. We eat vegan so it's very amazing they accommodate for the vegans. We personally don't consume alcohol but they have many fun drinks to choose from. If you go on the weekends, tables fill up quickly. read more

Amazing time, every time. Their board game selection is massive and the staff is very knowledgeable and able to help with recommendations. The rotating waffle and drink menu is always fun and delicious. It's an amazing 3rd space to hang out with friends. read more

Such a fun place! Come with a friend or a group, and plan to hang out for at least a few hours. In my experience, once you come, you won't want to leave for a while. Cardboard Corner has table sizes for nearly all groups, but there's only one or two very large tables (6+) in the main area. There's an adjacent side of the cafe through a door where there are more large tables. If you want to make sure a table will be available or you want a room for an event, you can reserve one of the private rooms in the back. There are QR codes on each table that will link you to the menu and provide game recommendations for groups of varying sizes, so don't worry about coming and not knowing what to play! The staff are also super helpful with recommendations. As for the food, it's very fun (much of it is waffle-themed) and very accessible (many sweet, savory, and gluten-free options), but ultimately unimpressive. The buffalo chicken waffle had a dino nuggets quality to it, and there wasn't much crispness to the cornbread waffle that came with it. It was a similar story for the pulled pork waffle. I don't mind that so much though; it makes me feel like I'm back in college playing board games in the cafeteria. Come, have fun, and save the foodie review for another place. read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - Left: pulled pork waffle // Right: buffalo chicken waffle - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Cool concept. Unfortunately, it took 35 minutes for our food to come out. The guy at the counter wasn't particularly nice when my girlfriend's latte came out. The food itself was kinda bland. Their waffles were SUPER dry. I was also a bit disappointed our table hadn't been wiped off or cleared of dishes. It might also be helpful to wipe down the games at the end of the business day. The Giant Uno cards we used were really grimey. read more

I liked the unique menu, friendly service, and the extensive (800+) selection of free table top game play options at this new café. My wacho (nacho toppings on cornbread waffles) was served in ten minutes, reasonably priced at $8.99, and tasted great, with a good portion of nicely seasoned meat and tasty waffles, although salsa would have been a nice addition. The menu includes sweet waffles, savory waffles, custom waffles, shareables, coffees, teas, cocoas, cocktails, beers and wines. read more

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My colleagues asked me what I wanted for a birthday lunch. I really wanted something new, so I got on Yelp and found Cardboard Corner Cafe. I was immediately interested when I read their menu, convinced to try then when I saw the gluten free options, and hooked when I ate (inhaled may be a more apt description) my Italian sausage on gluten free waffle, and was giggling like a child when I ate my birthday cake waffle. I've been telling everyone about the Cardboard Corner Cafe and can't wait to take my daughter and husband! read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - Birthday cake on gluten free waffle. - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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Ambience and games is a 5, food is a 2 (barely) Ambience: We had a great time hanging out with friends here. The assortment of games is amazing. We enjoyed trying out a new to us game and wound up really liking it. Food: We ordered the chicken and waffles and the Monte Cristo waffle sandwich. The chicken had to just be Sisco brand. The breading was soggy (perhaps just reheated in a microwave) and lacked flavor. The waffle was cold, dry and didn't have any flavor without syrup. The Monte Cristo was okay with the ham, cheese, and jam but again the waffle was dry and had no flavor. Ego frozen waffles would have had more flavor. It truly felt like they were freezer waffles warmed in a toaster. The pictures in the menu do not look like the food you'll receive. (Which I know is a hit or miss but definitely keep that in mind.) read more

So much fun! They have a HUGE selection of games to play--for free--and great waffles! I love the chicken and waffles, and the blueberry strudel waffles. Consistently very tasty. It's so easy to order if you have social anxiety--just scan the QR code on the table and order online, they will text you to pick it up when it's ready. Very fun ambiance. If you don't have anyone to play with, you can set up with a flag saying "looking for players" and make some friends! Love that you can just pop next door to buy the game if you really love it. Great experience, I come all the time! read more

Man I love this place. The vibe is so fun there are so many games to choose from. If you like waffles this is the place to go for food. I personally do not but my girl loves them so it's a treat to go here for sure. The service is great they do a good job of getting the food and drinks out there. I love this place and will continue to go here as long as they are open. read more

What a neat concept! I found this by accident from a GF Facebook page I am on for the local area. They offer a plethora of gluten free waffles, savory and sweet. They are clearly marked on the menu and the person taking our order was extremely helpful in explaining the waffles and the set up of the place. We ordered the chicken and waffle and the PB and J, we would not recommend the chicken at all. It was the microwave chicken strips that you can tell are not really chicken. The PB and J on the other hand! Wow! Perfect amount of sweet, crunch, texture and flavor. Amazing. They have a really good selection of drinks including ciders and mixed drinks. When you walk in there is a bar/cash register/bar where you order food and drinks. They call your name once it's ready. Find a table and grab a game! They have at least 150+ games, many I have never ever heard of. You could spend a whole day here. The place is clean, friendly and a fun new place to try out if you're in the area. I wouldn't recommend more than 6-8 people in your party. read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - Gluten free chicken and waffles, would not recommend-microwave chicken - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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This place is so neat! It's fun being able to choose from hundreds of available board and tabletop games to play while dining in. You can also bring in your own board games to play while eating as well. Their cafe specialty is waffles both sweet and savory. We had the savory pulled pork waffles and the s'mores waffles. They were delicious. They also have many beverages like handcrafted teas, cocktails, lemonade, and more. I liked that there were both tables and long booths with pillows that had plenty of room for games. There are also private event rooms available since it's adjacent to TableTop. Overall, it was a great time and would recommend this establishment to anyone wanting a relaxing afternoon with friends and family. read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - Savory pulled pork cornbread waffles - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

If you like playing board games and you like waffles, you'll love the Cardboard Corner.

This place is really cool. Tons of board games, old school and new so something for everyone. I came as a group of 4 on a Saturday night around 9pm and it was pretty quiet with maybe 3-4 other groups there. We ordered dessert waffles, the peaches/cream and blueberry compote. Really liked that it wasn't overly sweet and it came with four slices each so we shared and everyone sampled both. Peaches/cream was def my favorite. Would come back again. It makes for a cute first date spot to help break the ice! read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Great place and I highly recommend!! The servers were friendly and they have so many games!

Cool place. Lots of boardgames to pick from. Great for families or a place for a casual and fun date. I love waffles so this place was great. My friend and I got sweet waffles but the savory ones the people next to us ordered also looked delicious too. We went when it was a bit crowded so it took a while to get our food but besides that was a good experience. read more

Cardboard Corner Cafe - S'mores waffle and peach cobbler waffles. Bottomless Iced tea. - Waffles Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

I'm almost scared to post this for fear this hidden gem is found by everyone. Super fun. Unique food. Good drink options. SO MANY games! This will likely be a regular stop on our family places to go to. read more

Excellent place and love the atmosphere. Loved the Potion drink I got along with the BBQ waffles that were delicious. Can't wait to go back with my husband when we have more time to look over the games. read more

This place has really gross food. Definitely all made in the microwave or toaster over. We came here specifically since they had a gluten free menu. I asked for the gluten free chicken and waffles and no bleu cheese and when I got my order it was covered in bleu cheese and she looked at me like it was my fault but it showed clearly on the ticket that I had asked for it. Also the gf is supposed to come with grilled chicken and since the food had to be remade I got it to go. They gave me the fried chicken on top so I can't even eat this. I didn't even say anything the second time she messed up. I just went to eat elsewhere. Cool atmosphere with potential (since they have a whole wall of games) but don't recommend eating here. Only a game kind of place. read more

Good drinks, anything you can imagine putting in a waffle maker, and more board games than you could dream of. Went for a date, which was a good experience. The peach boba iced tea was yummy. read more

Cardboard corner is a fantastic place to go for playing games with friends! They don't charge anything to play the games, so if you want to either try games out or have an inexpensive date, this is your place. However We tried the fried pickles there. Beware of these, as they are not what you would expect. We were expecting fried pickles, but received cheese pickle waffles. Imagine chedder cheese cooked with pickles in a waffle press. They were not what we expected, and really did not taste that good. Though the waffles did not fit the expectation. The experience still was pretty good. Which is why I give the 4 stars. Good place, stay clear of the cheesy fried pickle waffles. read more

What a fantastic experience! As a family, we rented the sci-fi room and settled in for a game night. Chase was extremely helpful in getting us set up with instructions on using the Bluetooth sound bar for music and offering up a menu. He even offered to help us understand a new game we had purchased, Betrayal at House on the Hill. We made frequent trips to the bar to order drinks and food. The menu was creative and tasty! With all the potential combinations of waffle treats, we certainly didn't walk away wanting. The furnishings and decor were unique and creative as well. The entire place had a welcoming and relaxing vibe for a fun game night out. We enjoyed ourselves so much, we ended up buying an additional 2 hours of time in the room to finish our game and then rush through a "quick" game of Pandemic. We will definitely be back and can't recommend this place highly enough! read more

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This place is so fun. The food concept is perfect, simple and delicious. It is an assortment of waffles, artisan coco and beer. Also, everyone is super friendly. I fee for the owners, opening durring a pandemic. I hope they . read more

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Amazing if you love games. Great unique food creations and a very pleasant atmosphere. Be prepared to pay up a bit more than McDonalds, but it's well worth the price tag. Also, all the games are completely free to use while your there. read more

coffee was fine, the cashier was lovely. the guy in making drinksput my order slip down right in front of me then went through the orders and made drinks for at least 10 orders that came in after me. He didn't make my drink until I asked him when he was going to do it. i had been waiting 15 minutes. read more