been here first time because my friend recommend the pho noodle here very good, nice try

Listen, Roll Play has a pretty good Taro boba. However after being around for a couple years it still seems they are struggling. When they use the cup sealer it's not sealed properly, sometimes it's got two of the seals, sometimes it's just not sealed on all the way. And then if that's okay well then the straw is too small so every boba bit gets stuck. Oh man but if those two are okay then it's the boba pearls itself. Ahh. Boba is not a new concept for me, I've had my fair share but when the boba is so over cooked that some of it seems to be melted and that as you sip the slush you are also accidentally swallowing the pearls because they're so soft, small, and mushy that you can't even feel it in your mouth until its too late. Completely different from someone swallowing a boba pearl that is firm and round where the moment it enters your mouth and is no longer in the straw you are aware. And because the pearls are so warm, it melts the bottom of your slush. Sure you can swirl it around but it'll still melt the nearby slush. It shouldn't be too warm or borderline hot. If I wanted milk tea I would've just ordered that. And then, on top of all that if if IF all that seems to be fine. It's the wait time. It seems like it takes so long to get your drink if there's people ordering food. Like if you go in and it's a board game meet up, good luck. It's gonna be a half hour for 2 slushy drinks. If they cannot work under the pressure of having to serve their whole space full of people in a board game meet up group, then just say it's for a private event or something. You don't even wait that long at bubbling teapot if you're getting drinks when the nearby schools have just gotten out. Honestly so ridiculous, and I forgot to mention that the taro flavor varies. Sometimes it's good like something you'd get in the PNW and sometimes it's a hint of taro, sometimes it tastes like a mouth full of powder. I'll give it 2 stars because when it's good it's good, but when is it good? Hmm well not when they're in a rush so get there right when they open IF they open on time? read more

This is a cute little cafe with snacky food and tons of board games. You can order at the counter or directly on your table with the QR code menus and the food was good. The real highlight, however, is the extensive board game collection with options for every type of game lover. Great for a date night or friends or even a fun family outing I can't think of anyone who wouldn't find something to immerse themselves in. read more

Roll Play is a fun place to hang out and play games. It's like a board game coffeehouse. For a small fee of five dollars, you can play a board game with friends or family. There is also a food and drink menu that you can order from. It's a really cool concept. The games are fun, unfortunately the food is average and not very memorable. I still recommend Roll Play for a fun atmosphere. The staff were very friendly. read more

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For anyone who likes to host board game gatherings, this is really the dream business for them which fits all their needs well. There is practically every major game one can think of, available to rent at an extremely reasonable price with plenty of space to host. The menu here is pretty extensive with lots of different food and drink options, which cover a variety of different asian cuisines at a reasonable price. There's plenty of milk tea, lemonade, green tea, slush, and other options here to cover any drink needs that one may have. read more

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The space is very lovely and has a nice atmosphere. I've been coming here since before they moved. The boba is just a little lack luster. I got the brown sugar milk tea and it just wasn't mixed the best. The Taiyaki also had almost no filling either. Overall kind of disappointing but not the worst. Hope to see improvement! read more

This place is interesting. Nestled in a really cool historic building along with other shops, bars, and restaurants, it's tucked away in a corner past a makers' space. You'll find two large shelving units loaded with serious board games. We opted to try out Reef and Codenames Duet. They games were pretty beat up, which made the rules hard to follow since they were falling apart. I don't really fault them for this but it did reduce the experience. We ordered rice bowls and chips and dip, and my son got a boba tea he really enjoyed. The chips were straight out of a Costco bag if I had to guess, and the guacamole was quite plain. The rice bowls were better, with decent portions and flavor. Still nothing to write home about but not bad. Overall the place doesn't compare favorably to other board games cafè experiences I've had elsewhere. If it's close by and you want to hang out, go for it! Just lower the bar a notch before you go. read more

Roll Play - Codenames Duet! Great game. - Cafes Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Love Roll Play, back for the same order: Taiwanese Lurou fan (braised pork rice) and rose black milk tea but this time iced, with boba and crushed Oreos! Never had crushed Oreos in milk tea before but I do like it! Will reorder. Service was tip top this day, employees are always so attentive and gentle and friendly, very approachable and all around makes the gaming experience so homely. Fresh cucumbers and pickled radish in the rice bowl makes all the difference~ Would the owners consider opening a branch on the west side? read more

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This is a hidden gem in Gerver Mill. I had lunch from here on a Sunday. I was there early, so got a seat right away. But the place got busy right after. They have a lot of board games available. If you get food for some amoung (I think $20) you can play the games for free. Else pay a small fee for the game. I didn't play the games, but everyone else was. Bibimbap with Bulgogi beef was my favorite item. Definetely get the soy egg. It was very flavorful. Rose bandung was an amazing drink. It is rose milk, but has real rose petals in it. Real flavorful. Milo dinosour drink was ok. Singaporean chicken rice was good. Red bean taiyaki was good as well. read more

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This was a cool place to explore inside of garver feed mill. They have about 8 tables that seat about 2-4 people. We came around noon on a Saturday; maybe about half of the tables were occupied. We stayed for about 3 hours - I think depending upon the day or time this could be difficult to get a seat here. A wide variety of games to play-classics included and some of our other favorites: ticket to ride, wingspan, catan, azul. We came to try another board game too! They do have a game fee that depends on your party size, but for food purchase of more than $20, they waive that fee. They do serve beer, boba and some tasty snacks. We got the tawainese pork belly and the tteokbokki. It's super easy to meet the $20, and the food is delicious! Would definitely come back. The only one recommendation I wish they had was having a system where you could just open a tab. We started with drinks and made another transaction for food. Not a huge deal breaker but would be convenient for staff and patrons. read more

This is such a cute place! My young adult & I relaxed and played games while enjoying some kim-bap & boba tea. This is a great place to spend time & connect with friends & family. Very unique & special experience. read more

Wide variety of games , lots of fun to play with friends. Nobody minded when we got loud in the heat of the game. The boba is amazing, lots of boba for your buck. Get the fish. read more

Roll Play - Cafes Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Board game house with a promising menu of pan-Asian street food, but the experience was hampered by poor service and cold food. It took our server a long time to get to us despite there only being one other table seated downstairs. He was unable to answer most questions about the menu. He was hesitant to help us out; he seemed all too happy to tell us that even small substitutions would not be accommodated, and hesitated when asked if we could have extra plates. Most of the food came out cold. The curry fish balls, one of the first items to come out, was especially chilly. Thankfully the soups that our group ordered came out hot. My jian bing was pretty good, but the pork floss was a bit flavorless. Overall the food was ok. It's not reasonable to expect perfect execution in such a varied menu at such a low price point. Unfortunately things moved so slowly that we did not have time after our meal to play any games. They still attempted to charge us a $5 per head board game fee, which I asked to be removed. I don't know if there were staffing issues or training issues at play here, but I would not come back unless the service was more smooth and the food came out hot. read more

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The idea behind this place is so fun! Rent a game (unless you spend $20 on food, then it's free), and enjoy playing with friends while you eat and drink. We had a blast playing and trying out different games we wouldn't have encountered otherwise. The food was overall mediocre. When I return (and I will!), I'll plan on just getting a drink and then spending some time playing in their amazing game room/restaurant! read more

Took the family to try Roll Play and it was a hit. They enjoyed playing games while we waited for our food. The place is cute and service was friendly and helpful. We will definitely be coming back for more. read more

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There is a Venn diagram of board game menageries and bangin Asian street food and you'll find Roll Play right in the middle. And if your an absolute garden hoe for puns, the name says all. $5 dollars for gameplay (tbh never really seen them enforce the hourly rate thing-have usually just played for $5 flat). If you've got questions about their wall of available board games, someone working will be happy to give you suggestions based on what you're looking for! They've got expansion packs up the wazoo for all the popular ones (Ticket to Ride, Catan, etc) and many lesser knowns all sorted by game type (strategy, cooperative, etc). We got the HK curry fish balls, tteokbokki, and a beef rice bowl. HK Curry Fish balls - so good, fish balls done right, the curry really is good enough to drinks trust me we've done it tteobokki - excellently bouncy chewy rice cakes and had some goodies in the mix like pickled radishes, the sauce is good enough to drink but only if you want straight gochujang running thru your veins TLDR: games + street food = a great time. Get something spicy while playing one of their competitive ones and adrenaline will come steaming out your pores. read more

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Great place to just sit down and play games with friends. Only thing is that it can get packed and crammed in such a little space. They do have a boba menu with so many to choose from but not many food options. I went for the red bean taiyaki. It was kinda small which I didn't expect but it was still good. read more

Roll Play - The image shows a wooden table with a drink in a clear cup topped with a yellow lid featuring a smiley face. Next to the drink is a white plate with a fried food item, possibly a piece of fish or chicken, on a paper napkin. A card with the text 'WHAT DO YOU MEME?' is also on the table, along with a glass of water, a menu, and some papers. The setting appears to be a casual dining or game cafe environment. - Cafes Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Service was great. The bibimbap was delicious. The star was the spicy sauce that comes on the side! It was perfectly packed with flavor and heat. So yummy! Mochi pumpkin muffin was nice and chewy, tasted like Christmas. Strawberry matcha with boba and strawberry popping boba was delectable. Lots of games to choose from for all ages. Hand sanitizer on every table was a huge plus. Will definitely be back. Pro tip: They allow you to bring in food from the other food stalls at Garver Feed Mill. We brought in pizza from Ian's to go with our other food. read more

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I have never been to Roll Play but I love the concept and the location. Eating good food and playing board games or card games is so much fun. The waitstaff were very attentive and offered help with the menu and the games! Plenty of parking at this location which is great for bigger parties. Food was so flavorful and filling! Definitely will revisit. read more

Roll Play - Impossible rice bowl - A black bowl holds a rice dish topped with seasoned ground meat mixed with shredded carrots and garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Accompanying the dish are sliced cucumbers and yellow pickled vegetables, arranged on the side. The background shows a partially visible newspaper and a box, indicating a casual dining setting. - Cafes Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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We had the pleasure of attending an event hosted at Roll Play, and my wife and I had a great time! We were able to enjoy fun boardgames and try some great food! They had a good selection of games here, and even had an area for games new to their collection. The staff was really friendly, and available to teach us the basics of the game we chose, so we could start playing quickly! After that, we were able to relax and chat with great Korean food, and our choice of tons of different boba tea flavors with a bunch of different bobas we could add in. While the library isn't as large as somewhere like Noble Knight, this is the perfect place to take family and friends to have fun and relax with a meal. They also host events that you can find on their Instagram, I'm excited for the Happy Potter Trivia soon! read more

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Honestly I was expecting better. As far as games, they do truly have A LOT, but I wish there was more two person games. Service was really nice, and fast, however the food was just fine. Wife and I both got bowls, mine was the pork, hers was a vegan bowl. I don't see myself really feeling a need to come back. read more

First time here. It's so cute!! I got the mango peach green tea with peach boba. It was delicious!! It was perfectly sweet and it had a good amount of boba. So good!! I can't wait to come back! They also have a bunch of cool games to play while you're there. read more

Roll Play - Outside of the restaurant. - Cafes Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Really great board game cafe with solid Asian food. Had the bibimbap which was delicious. Board game selection is very broad, there is something for everyone. The board game fee is very reasonable (just $5 for a small group). Ended up playing three different games. Definitely worth checking out read more

Such a treat to have authentic Singapore Chicken Rice. This place had a relax and fun vibe with board games you could play. We came around 6:30 pm and ordered Chicken Rice which runs out if you wait too long. My suggestion is order online and this way you know you can have it waiting for you when you come in. read more

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This 5/5 is solely based on the Singaporean chicken rice. When I first moved to Madison and tried this dish, I was hooked. It is steamed chicken (white or dark meat - I always choose white) over rice with a sesame oil, soy sauce blend in the rice. They serve it with a side of a spicy homemade sauce that is dynamite. Cucumbers and green onions on top. It is such a great and delicious combo of ingredients that go so well together. The chicken is always moist and never dry, the portion is generous, and they also give you a side of clear soup with the rice dish. The soup is rather bland, but hey, it'a complimentary so whatever. I'd probably like to take my friends here to play games post-covid and enjoy some delicious and casual food. The service can be a little bit spotty (not answering the phone during business hours, sometimes not even being open during business hours). It would be even better if I could consider them a reliable business, but their food is delicious nonetheless. Also, the location is good, downtown, close to the capital. read more

RollPlay is consistently good. Every single time we have ordered from them, everything just hits the spot! Even when they have new items or specials, they never disappoint. I love how they have a variety of Asian street food along with cuisines. It has a casual, fun vibe. I love getting the jian biang, singaporean chicken rice. The jian biang is made with eggs, scallion, black sesame with a sweet or savory filling. Both are excellent. The Singaporean chicken rice is absolutely delicious. The chicken is tender and cooked perfectly. The rice is fragrant and soft. You can choose with white or dark meat. read more

Roll Play - Singapore chicken rice and Jian Biang - Cafes Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

After several grab-n-go orders I can safely say that the food, flavors and variety is great. Bonus that they offer impossible meat as a protein substitution--and it's really delicious with the bibimbop. Only downside is that that kitchen has seemed consistently overwhelmed or understaffed as my food has never been ready at the prescribed pick-up time (I've had to wait between 10-30 minutes on each occasion). read more

Roll Play - Fun and trippy tile work. - Cafes Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Don't ask questions, just order a jian bing. I've ordered out from them multiple times via call-in/pick up. I've had it with spam and preserved vegetables and also "plain", and frankly, they're all delicious. It's everything you'd want from snack: hot, savory crepe embedded with egg, then hits you with some hoisin sauce and crunchy wonton wrapper wrapped in it. They're also pretty large but you might want one for yourself alone. They just started serving up taiyaki (fish-shaped pastries with an either sweet or savory filling), and I can't wait to keep trying their dishes. I hope that the pandemic circumstances at hand don't take Roll Play out of the State Street restaurant scene, because they certainly add a certain niche to the food scene that has not been filled by anyone else. If you've never had them, try them - you certainly will not regret this on any level! read more

Roll Play - Plain jian bing ordered from takeout! - Cafes Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Roll Play is a board game themed eatery that offers Asian fusion with boba. It has a wide selection of games to choose from where the staff do their best to explain the rules in order to ensure that each guests has an amazing time. I stumbled upon this restaurant when I was taking a trip to the restroom. The boba drink that I had was close to my standards and the vibe made me feel like home. read more

Love the food here!! Our Bibimbap was delicious and very flavorful. Best Korean food I've had here in Madison so far. Loved the shave ice dessert too!! Would suggest offering some banchan with our food order. Otherwise everything we had here was awesome. Highly recommended!! Will definitely be back here to eat again. Bonus is the cool board games that you can play here. Customer service was excellent, our server was very responsive and cheerful. read more

They serve a pretty good Singapore chicken rice according to my wife. We were skeptical at first that it would just be dark meat but they offer dark and white options. The service is fast and great. The owners are pretty friendly and explained us how the games work downstairs. Unfortunately, due to covid, the downstairs was closed. We hope to come here again once everything is back to normal in the near future. read more

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Updating my review because Roll Play's food never fail to amaze me everytime I ordered from here. They carry a wide variety of Asian street food and menu items you wouldn't find anywhere else in the Madison area like the Original Jian-Bing / Chinese Crepe, HK Curry Fish Ball, Beef & Radish Soup, Bak Kut Teh etc. Also strongly recommend the Singaporean Chicken Rice Bowl, it is hands-down the best chicken rice in town! read more

Their Boba menu is huge! I could go for years and find a new drink variation to have each time. Their staff is very helpful at explaining Boba to someone who hasn't tried it. The food was well worth the wait! read more

We brought our work team here for some community building and fun. The host of Roll Play walked us through the vast array of board games they have available and helped us find one for our quirky team to enjoy together. I was incredibly pleased by the charm, hospitality, and ease of hanging out at Roll Play. I definitely plan to return. read more

Yummy and fun. You may want to inquire if there is a birthday party scheduled for the time you are planning to go.

An amazing place! Great food, even a better staff! What a great way to spend a couple of hours with friends.

Loved the boba here! Best boba I've had in Madison so far. Cute place. The food smelled good, but I didn't try it this time. Good ambiance.

Aaah Asian food. Non-oily Asian food. Not Sugary Asian food? Surely baking soda-loaded Asian food! Umm no. Mostly steamed, sometimes pan-seared Asian food with board games, a punny name and trendiness up the yazoo? Yep that's it. A delectable if limited collection of South-East Asian street food served and packed very neatly. I had the Chicken Singapore Rice and the fish balls in a spicy Hongkong curry sauce. The rice comes exactly as pictured, a bed of dense white with sliced breasts drizzled in soy, half a hard-boiled egg, sweating cucumbers, and a teeny tiny tub of delicious spicy sauce. The fish balls fresh and small floating in an orange gravy with red curry vibes. The meal was overall fresh, tasty, and nicely portioned but could have definitely used more of the sauce, or something spicy. The chicken really doesn't have much flavor on its own, kinda needs help. Please help it. Please.... Also something fried on the apps menu would be real nice. Would try again for sure, they have their own online ordering system BTW which seems to picture things better than your usual online delivery services. Verdict: 3.5/5 (Until next time) read more

PROS: Coconut jelly (whole coconut) CONS: ? The food is great! We got curbside takeout due to these Covid-times, and everything tasted on point! The jianbing was still crunchy when we ate it at home, which is a huge plus. The bibimbap and rice cakes were also a hit. My favorite item on the menu, though, was the coconut jelly in a whole coconut! It's like a coconut panna cotta-jello made from both coconut water and coconut cream that tastes like the most refreshing tropical dream you can imagine! Definitely hope this place can survive the pandemic! I want me more coconut jelly! read more

First review! I have been walking past their shop almost everyday on the way to class and got really excited when they soft open. They have a really cool concept, merging board games and street food. There are more than 100 games to choose from and the Game Masters make pretty solid recommendations. My friends and I managed to play two games (King of New York and SECRET HITLER!!). The Game Masters help set up your game and could teach you if you are playing the game for the first time. The decor is nice and the ambient is comfortable. If you are planning to stay long, ask for a booth seat Food wise, we ordered some Jian Bings (Chinese Crepes) and curry fish balls to share. Very tasty and authentic. I didn't get the chicken rice but will definitely pop by later this week to tr read more

Roll Play - Cafes Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin