The coffee is amazing. The pumpkin cheesecake roll amazing! Would come here Everytime I'm paid. Queer friendly and such.

I don't know how I come off, but on the inside I'm a nerd. Nobody knows it, but I'm a low-key nerd. Shit. I just outed myself. Damn it. Well, I'm also into coffee. So this place is right up my alley. Dragon's Roost has been around for years. It used to be in Sylvania, then Holland. Now it's in West Toledo, on Sylvania Avenue, just east of Pa Jolly's and just west of the Chessie Circle Trail crossing. This is by far the best spot. THIS is EXACTLY where a place like this belongs. Atmosphere: Two-story building. Upstairs is gaming tables and the like. Downstairs is the café plus games, miniatures, and books for sale. Coffee: Damned good, and the menu is huge. Personally I like the Dark Lord and the Dragon's Breath. Both are mocha-style drinks flavored with hot peppers (ghost and cayenne). D'sR also serves breakfast, cookies, pastries, hotdogs and so on. I haven't eaten here yet. Staff: Friendly and accommodating. Hours: Longer than what's listed on Yelp or the website (in fact, the site doesn't look like it's been updated in about a year). During the week they actually open at 7 a.m. every day, including Monday, and close at 10 p.m. Weekend hours are a little different. So if you're a closet geek, like me, this place is for you. You can can go in, ostensibly for the coffee, but soak up the nerditude while you're there. But if you don't wanna blow your cover, make sure you do so after a heavy leg day at Super Fitness. 5 stars!! read more

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Absolutely amazing staff. Went way out of their way to help with an order I placed incorrectly. Even going as far as waiving some additional fees just to complete my order. I can't say enough about how great of place this is for our hobby. Thank you Marshall! read more

The coffee was good. The store is cool. The woman working the coffee bar was lovely. The big guy made us feel like we didn't belong. It was weird. Like he thought we were lost or something. read more

I shorted them a star only because they don't have real honey, but a syrup which works ok. Nice setting and seating situation here with good food options and table games every night and tournaments, if that interests anyone. Not me. All is real good here. He actually did have some real honey hidden in back and brought it for me. Don't think he appreciated my help digging it out though. Was partly sugared up. read more

Great coffee with fun variety for the specialty lattes. Even without the gaming side it would be worth the visit. Lots of games, RPG books, minis & paint supplies, and accessories. There's also gaming tables. I haven't utilized the gaming spaces, but that's an option too. read more

Another great find on our visit into this area. Friendly, fast, and great pricing. I ordered the ice coffee with sugar free peppermint and half/half. Definitely a must try read more

Dragon's Roost - a drink in a plastic cup - Tabletop Games Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

A family friend recommended giving this spot a visit in our time in Toledo. Open from noon to 10pm almost everyday, they have tabletop games that you can buy and play OR free demo games (see list in attached photos). My friends and I brought our own games to play (but ended up bringing games they already have in the free demos). They got a nice menu for coffee and teas (caff and decaf) with price range $3-6. They didn't have any empanadas, so I got their Boston Creme Cronut. It's not the freshest, so I'd skip on pastries next time and stick to the drinks. They got a menu for the holidays including the likes of peppermint mocha and gingerbread latte. read more

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Kinda bad. Bad staff and games are old i don't know about this space. Not the best. I'd recommends going to checkmate games instead .

My Spanish group met here this evening. This was a great location. The cappuccino was delicious and the kronuts were amazing. My teenage boys went with me and absolutely loved the gaming side. Also, the people were super friendly! read more

This is my new favorite place in the Toledo area!!!!! I found it via Yelp; I was sooo tired and needed coffee. Instead of the nearby chains, I saw this place. First of all, the name was cool AND I saw it was a game store as well as a coffee shop. Whaaaat?!?!? It's located in the small shopping plaza at Sylvania and McCord, near Charlie's Pizza & Ice Cream. Apparently it opened 2 weeks ago! Inside there is a leather couch, two leather chairs, a coffee table + several tables and one huge table area for game playing. There's also several high seated chairs and tables as well. Also: check out the manager door and the bathroom :) The coffee is roasted locally (I forget the Toledo business name) and the baked goods are from Bakery Unlimited in Toledo. First: Baked Goods I tried the "bear claw" and it was delish so I bought one for $2.00. It is not what you normally think of a bear claw. It is not a giant pastry but instead a long thin pastry (very flat) and could reasonably be a bear's claw (just one claw on its paw) with white frosting. It's really good!! Also, the recipe comes from an old Toledo bakery that closed 15 years ago (the coffee shop owner told me) and this bakery won the bake off that granted them the secret recipe. Then I got a brownie with white frosting and marshmallows + a brownie with chocolate frosting. WOW THEY WERE SO GOOD I COULD NOT STOP EATING. Like WOW. Second: Coffee I got the light roast. Ahhh! It was delish! So smooth! I was super pleased. Apparently this one is roasted just for Dragon's Roost!! There's fancy coffee options too, and I think tea also. Third: Games Plenty of good geeky table top games for sale. And you can bring your own to play if you just want to play and drink/eat!! They also have a lot of Wardhammer stuff and paint. Fourth: the bathroom Check out the dragon toilet paper holder. It is so badass!!! Fifth: Customer Service I think I maybe interacted with the owner? Not sure but she and another dude seemed super at home here. Very friendly and nicely gave backstories on stuff to me. I meant to get my coffee to go but loved the vibe so much I sat on the leather couch and read while drinking my coffee for about 2 hours! BONUS Free wifi Outlets along the wall. read more

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One of my favorite coffee shops! The service is excellent and the theme is so creative. Don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with the staff- I've never had a bad experience. My personal favorite is the mocha. The coffee is very strong so if your a light coffee person (like myself) ask for light roast. If you're a tea person, try the London Fog! Its delicious! Its always worth it to sit down and enjoy the environment of this cafe if you have the time. Maybe even bring in a board game and a couple of friends! It's a wonderful welcoming environment where all are welcome (see Elysium poster above coffee creamers). read more

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This is the perfect place to spend a rainy day! I've lived in the area for years and had never heard of it until I happened upon it on the internet. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and there's a great selection of games and items to choose from. We spent a few hours socializing and playing games with a good deal of room to ourselves. Our drinks and food were good-- the food menu seemed much smaller than it appears on some of the other reviews here, but that could be due to COVID cutbacks. I loved my time here and will certainly be returning in the future! read more

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Went here with my husband. The coffee is decent, the baked good are great but most important, they have a decent selection of games! read more

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Great spot for coffee, munch and nerdy pursuits! Very welcoming and fun games to play and or buy read more

Dragon's Roost - Playing Cat Lady & drinking tea & coffee. - Tabletop Games Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Dragon's Roost fits a significant niche that the Toledo area needs. It's a great place to play games with your friends. As a new business, it's ironing out kinks, but it has all the potential to be a five star business. The greatest asset is the vibe. There are always fun people hanging out, whether they work there or not. People play games, talk about games, and ask about each other's games. While serious gamers' games go on (I've seen a regular D&D group, plus a board game I've never seen before), people also play more casual stuff. The staff do a lot to make the place great. They are helpful, friendly, relaxed, and interested in games. The food available is good. All the baked goods are fresh and tasty and at a reasonable price. I drop $3-4 on cronuts or brownies. I don't drink coffee, so I can't speak to that, but the hot chocolate is good and the Italian sodas are delicious. But the selection is a little limited. I sort of want them to have more offerings of just regular soda. I have cleaned them out of cold bottled water once. Bags of chips would be welcome. I want to stay there for hours on end and I would be spending more money if they had a few more choices in beverages and food. And it doesn't have to be fancy. The tables are gorgeous. There are four big wood tables and the cards slide across them easily. There's also bar stools, tall smaller tables, and a couch and coffee table area. The furniture is comfortable with a leather and dark wood feel. It feels like a smoking lounge, but without smoke. The layout is not perfect. The big tables are so close that it's hard to have multiple groups use them. It's not terrible, but it is the only drawback in a very nice looking store. They have a few games available to play for customers. They have some excellent games for sale. We bring our games with us because we're particular and the staff is totally cool with that. In the end, Dragon's Roost is a strong four and a half stars. Great staff and furniture give a relaxed environment for gaming. The food and drinks they have are good, but I hope they add more. If you like games, it is very fun. I'm becoming a regular. read more

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Well I hadn't stopped in for awhile, and I'm glad I did. I'm usually a purist when it comes to my caffeine obsession. I'm a 4 shot of espresso over ice type of gal... maybe a splash of cream or some stevia in the raw if I'm feeling really "crazy", but today I looked at the signature drink menu. I'd be lying if I said I read what was in it before I ordered. I'm a nerd, a big star wars loving nerd to be exact. I saw a drink called the "Chewbacca" and next thing you know I'm sipping on a drink that is out of this world. They expanded since the last time I was there. I still have no clue how to play a single "game???" But everyone from 5-70 were sitting at tables TALKING, interacting, and actually having some unplugged fun. I didn't see a single person on their phone, or tuned out while mindlessly staring at a screen. It was a glorious sight. The barista (is that even the right name if it's a male?) was super friendly and FAST. He was serving a ton of folks and the drinks all came out looking like art. I was at another coffee shop earlier in the day and I have to say Dragon's Roost was 10xs better in terms of atmosphere, service, and flavor. Oh and one last tip, order a Kronut!!! I split a caramel apple Kronut and lord, it was great. I doubt it was made "in house", but I'm sure it was local. I will be back to try another signature drink. read more

This place is not only one of the coziest coffee shops I've gone too but it's one the best ttrpg stores in the area. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming the people there are very nice, customers and staff alike. Their food is so good I definitely recommend their dragon eggs, a large baked bread with bell peppers or jalapeños with ranch dip on the side. Their drinks are very good and creatively named and none of them really disappoint. Overall a fantastic "third place". read more

Coming up on their first anniversary and a great addition to the Toledo area cafe and gaming market! I have been frequenting Dragon's Roost since they opened nearly a year ago. They foster a diverse gaming community with their welcoming atmosphere and excellent cafe drinks and sweets. I would recommend to anyone looking to get in a tabletop game, a tasty cafe drink, or both! read more

Fun, extremely family friendly, clean, and bright place to play games of all sorts and drink coffee and tea. I recommend 'the eye of terror.' I highly recommend Dragon's Roost to anyone, especially anyone who has visited other gaming stores and been a bit worried/spooked by the environment or clientele. There is ample space to play games including large games like Warhammer, smaller tables for board games, and more comfortable spaces to play games like D&D with friends. read more

I found out about this place through the 419 coffee quest. Really cool place. Nice to find a coffee house in the Toledo area that isn't a chain that is open late on weekends. Great staff and some cool drinks. I had a root beer latte that was really good and am looking forward to returning and trying some of their other drinks. I'm not into gaming but if you are, this place has a lot of gamers and various games. read more

I ordered a latte and the espresso flavor was nice. Items are fair priced and the environment is really cool! The biggest reason for my 5 star review are the shop hours. Working third shift, I love that there is a good, local coffee shop open late enough to grab a drink before work. read more

Good environment run by great people trying to start something interesting. While there are some growing pains, and they're not entirely into their stride yet, it won't be long until this is THE place for geeks, nerds, and friends to get together and both enjoy their coffee/tea offerings, but stay for a game or two! Carry on! read more

This is a legit coffee shop along with being a very cool place for some gaming for both hardcore and beginning gamers. They use exceptional blends from Glass City Roasters, an excellent local coffee roaster, for their house coffees. These include a light, medium and dark roast. They a very cool, comfortable space for individuals or groups. They also have very cool specialty drinks exclusive to them with clever names. Even if you are not a gamer, this is a great coffee shop. read more

This place has been needed for some time! The best parts of a gaming store and a coffee shop! A very learned staff on not just the coffee and tasty noms but also the games! I'm getting back into miniature gaming because of this place because I have found my people! Also super cool that they are open late over the weekend and Friday nights! Not only awesome to game their but also to just hang out amongst like minded people. Gladly a part of their stars program where I get a free coffee after 10 purchases! That won't take long at this place! read more

Dragon's Roost - Dirty Chai and super chocolatey brownie from Bakery Unlimited! So good! - Tabletop Games Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

This is my fourth time here and I'm in love with this place. My wife and 8 year old son like it too. He likes the Italian sodas. They have the best Cafe Mochas I've ever had. Prices are good for both games and edibles/drinkable. Lots of mini games and role playing games. Owners are personable and I feel welcomed here. This place feels like home. read more

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I really appreciate themed coffee shops and this one is definitely for the "nerd" inside! I mentioned to my fiancé that drinks were named after Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, etc, and that there were dragons and board games. He was sold. They have soooo many different flavors including Dragon's Breath (ghost pepper). The coffee, although a little expensive, was delicious. read more

Not a coffee shop. A game shop and hangout place that happens to have some semblance of coffee. The individual at the counter used their bare hands to place the pastries in the small case (touching the actual pastry). The coffee lids were dirty and had hair on them. The place is SUPER dragon themed so if you are in to Dragon's and want to just sit and stare at a wall of games, an empty room, an interesting attendant and terrible coffee, then come here. read more

Great vibes and a Fantastic place! Locally roasted coffee and baked sweets! Also a wonderful selection of teas! Very chill atmosphere and a fun place to relax and game if you wish to! Who cares if they don't break 20's their prices are fantastic! Before I started going there I was unable to drink coffee black, but each of their in house specific roasts I can, and the flavors are impeccable! As long as their doors remain open I'll remain a customer! read more

Went here for the first time today with a friend and I had a great time. I ordered a mocha frappe, which tasted amazing; most coffee places make them too sweet and you can't taste the espresso, but Dragon's Roost made it perfectly! I love that you can bring games in and play them. It was a very nice way to spend my afternoon. The service was friendly and fast and the atmosphere was amazing. They definitely get props for the music that was playing. Anywhere that plays Lord of the Rings or Zelda soundtracks has to be a great place to hang out. I'll definitely be back! read more

I've had giant problems and work had me feeling like a zombie. Dragon's Roost coffee has been pure liquid courage for those days just waking up is an act of bravery. They didn't take a lot of gold from my hoard either! read more

Best coffee and tea in town, friendly atmosphere, and an active gaming community. The recent renovations make it an even more enticing hang out for non-gamers. They've separated the tabletop gaming area from the coffee shop side, allowing non-gamers and social groups a less hectic area to enjoy their drinks and food. read more

Game on! A nice place to spend an afternoon. What could be a better combo then coffee and gaming. I was there in the early afternoon and from what I could see it is a very family friendly environment. The staff was helpful and courteous. I am sure there will be some epic gaming on any given night at Dragon Roost. An added bonus for the Sylvania area is that it is open until 11:00 on the weekends. There have been far too many times that I needed a late coffee and nothing was open. I almost forgot to mention the yummy sweets and of course the coffee. I had the house dark roast. It was smooth and balanced. I liked it much better then other local places. Even after sitting for far too long on my counter at home, it was still good and not overly bitter. We could not leave without chocolate covered pretzel. read more

What can I say? My wife and I absolutely fell in love with this place as soon as we walked in the door. That feeling was only amplified when we purchased some coffee and sugary treats. Their coffee is the perfect strength and the sweets are to die for. We will most definitely be visiting again soon! read more

The location was great for me, I am glad to see a coffee place open in this plaza. Good selection of unique coffee drinks, high quality locally roasted beans and very reasonable prices. There were a lot of types of tea, I will go back again and try those next, maybe with something naughty from the pastry case. The counter guy was cute too. read more

This tucked away shop was a great place to spend an afternoon reading while visiting my hometown. I wasn't sure if it would be the right fit, as it's also a place for gamers to come together and play, but the owner was super friendly and made a great cappuccino, which I'm pretty picky about. I really enjoyed sitting and reading my book there. Would definitely come back for the coffee! read more

I live in the neighborhood and waited a long time for Dragon's Roost! Great local business! Excellent service and atmosphere for everyone.

Super place to take the friends for an evening of games and coffee. Very friendly atmosphere and super charming coffee guy named Zach. Couldn't have been more pleased with the place. read more

Was so excited to see a new coffee place in my neighborhood, and as a bit of a coffee snob and avid traveler, was hoping for the very best. I feel like the place has a load of potential. The place has wonderful, friendly customer service, has a very cool niche of mixing games with coffee, tea and sweets, is welcoming to everyone, and has a unique atmosphere. I ordered their special dragons roost which I would describe as a mocha latte with a kick or two (both ghost and cayenne chili peppers). Unfortunately, my drink was not hot enough (heat-wise), milk needed to be steamed longer than about 3 seconds, and for five bucks plus a tip, I would have preferred a full cup. Having said that, it was a great combination of flavors, and I think once the kinks are out and the dust settles, this probably won't be an issue. I will definitely go back and give the coffee another try. Love that they are using local roasters and a local bakery for their sweets. read more