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    Snakes & Lattes Tempe

    4.0 (747 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American, Cafes
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Breakfast sandwich - eggs, cheese, bacon chipotle aioli (no avocado)
    Kate N.

    Loved this place! So fun - wonderful atmosphere, good food and great service. Our server was attentive and gave us some great recommendations. We all had delicious brunch food - I had the breakfast sandwich which was hot and so fresh, my son had the quesadilla and ate his and my potatoes...his girlfriend the breakfast burrito. We all agreed it was really good food and vibe - a real gem!

    Good horchataish drank
    Michael B.

    This has lots of seating and lots of people to Take advantage. I enjoyed my spiked horchata drink. My gripe though is they charge every player at a table $6 even for bringing their Own board games in to play and even if they'd ordered food/drink; so my table of 7 is layers gave $42 just for privilege to play for 2 hours. That's a little rich for my blood.

    Norm W.

    First time at Snakes & Lattes in Tempe, Az. Love the concept of a restaurant, bar and coffee shop with lots of board games. There is a $5 per person charge if you want to play games only. I was there for a happy hour and tried several Appetizers and coffee. The service was great, Apps were tasty and ambiance was open with an outside dog patio. Will have to try some entrees next time. Ordering and payment is on line. All good here!

    Nachos and wings.
    Joyce W.

    "My favorite cheese is the one you keep around for emergencies. Just in queso." ― @primawesome, Twitter/X Do you know what you need before hitting an ASU game? Carbs! Nachos and beer, baby. Plus an addition of wings too! - Nachos ($19 + $4 for grilled chicken): I can never say no to chips. It could be with guacamole, salsa, or cheese and I'm here for it. The nachos at Snakes & Lattes are legit. You get an "A" Mountain sized pile of chips. Do you need the extra protein? Maybe not. But we were seeing an ASU game in the late August heat. Let me have some protein. - Garlic Parmesan Wings ($15): I wasn't expecting a BWW saucy situation but I'm not mad about it. They were good sized, plumped, and tasty. - OHSO Popcycle Blonde ($8): One of my favorite brews in town and I'm not even a fan of beer. I love the Popcycle Blonde though because It tastes like a lemon raspberry popsicle at an ABV of 4.5%. Don't question it. Just get it. Enjoy food, drinks, and over 1000 board games!

    Adrienne C.

    Haven't been here in years but went with friends on a Saturday afternoon. We walked in and were quickly seated. We only got cocktails, which were good. Nothing on the menu was appealing to us at the time of our visit but we did see some good looking dishes come out. Menus are barcodes and you order and pay online. For some reason, my online check stopped working so I wound up paying with the server. We tried to assemble a puzzle but so many pieces were missing. The game librarian introduced herself so my friends asked if they check if all pieces are in a game or set when someone turns them in and the person said no. We really didn't understand why she was there then lol charging a fee for games and puzzles when they have so many missing pieces is annoying. Snakes & Lattes is a great concept and a nice hangout but needs some changes.

    Drinks.
    Michael W.

    Established in 2010 in Toronto, Canada, Snakes & Lattes is more than just a board game café. They also have beer, mimosa flights, snacks, and more We came here before the first ASU football game of the season and it was the perfect start to a good evening. It's hassle free where you order and pay via QR code on the table. We ordered beer, chicken nachos, and some wings. The food is pretty good too. Service is speedy and it's just a little ways off of Mill Ave. I would definitely stop by again.

    Mimosa flight!
    Mike D.

    Went to Snakes & Lattes on a Saturday afternoon. I know there was an ASU football game later that evening, but found it a little surprising that they asked us if we had reservations. I'm actually fan of making reservations, just didn't think Snakes & Lattes was the kind of place you would need one. Anyway, service was friendly, food and drink orders came out SUPER quickly, and everything tasted awesome delicious! I opted for a mimosa flight (highly recommended!) and split some nachos and garlic parm wings with our group. Both food options were damn good!! Overall rating: ****FOUR STARS**** Gluten-free rating: ****FOUR STARS****

    Elicia N.

    Hostess Gwen was a lovely presence as soon as a I walked in. Very warm and personable. She came and got me as soon as our group was starting to sit. Bartender Izzy was equally a sweetheart so first impressions, great as soon as I walked in! Our group server Letty was darling. I ordered the giant club sandwich, light on the ham. It was just okay in my opinion but other guests love it! The bread was warm and soft which I enjoyed. I was hoping for crunchy iceberg lettuce but turned out they only had romaine. I didn't find myself as impressed by this club as I usually am. The bacon was also a bit dry and laking in flavor and crisp. An iceberg option would be great in the future! I'm used to a club having a bit more texture and more flavorful mayo, tomatos, etc so wouldn't order this one again. Someone in our party ordered a Nutella latte sounded fabulous. Will definitely try that next time. The ample game offerings are definitey cool and the place is very spacious. Love the free street parking on Sundays so definitely worth a stop!

    Americano before desert blooms
    christin f.

    This place is a mixed bag for me. I like it in theory but you Pretty much have to order using the APP. I don't like that. If I'm spending money to go out I want a regular server. They do technically let you order through a server but it's really hard to get decent service that way. They also reserve the ENTIRE restaurant on trivia nights and don't allow walk-ins. Very odd.

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    SO MUCH FUN!! Absolutely love coming here with friends and playing new games. The food and drinks are also very good and servers are all super friendly. One of my absolute favorites spots in the valley

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    Cecilia L.

    Excited to finally check this spot out with a friend! Came on a Wednesday night not knowing it's trivia night and you need reservations. Luckily we got seated right away but were only allowed to stay until 7 when trivia starts. We ordered food and quickly checked out the games to find something we could play in an hour. Love how the games are tagged with colored stickers to find games suited for the number of players and then labeled by type. Love all the nostalgia games too (I haven't seen crackers in my bed since I was little)! The server was friendly and helpful explaining how to order through the app (you have to pay $6 per person if you choose to play games). I ordered strawberry spinach salad and friend ordered the wings. The drinks and food came out really quickly so we could easily enjoy the meal in the allotted time. The salad was fresh and a great size. It was really flavorful and I devoured every bite (I usually prefer to order with dressing on side but it wasn't too drenched so I could enjoy it). Friend enjoyed the flavor of the wings and said they were cooked well too. Definitely a fun way to get out of the house with friends and enjoy some food, drinks, and games! It's also a great way to try new games you never play (we picked Numbr9 which i I never heard of before)

    Jazmine I.

    Second time dining here during Tempe Blooms and we loved it again. The space is fun, spacious, and the decor is great. We've only sat at the bar, but the staff is always friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent - especially the sweet potato waffle fries! Mocktails were good too. Great spot for dates, hangouts, or family fun, plus they have a nice patio. Definitely recommend if you're in Tempe.

    Classic Poutine
    Heidi M.

    This was our first time at Snakes & Lattes, and overall, it had a fun and laid-back vibe. They have an entire wall of board games, and for just $6 per person, you can hang out and play as many as you like. We ordered the fried pickles, bacon ranch dip, classic loaded poutine, and the Korean Fire Chicken Poutine. Everything was super flavorful--definitely comfort food done right. The only downside was that we had to ask for our drinks after a bit of a wait. Also, it was really warm inside. Not sure if the AC was off or just not working well, but it got pretty stuffy, which made it a little uncomfortable. We ended up leaving earlier than planned because of the heat. Would love to give it another shot, especially when it's cooler inside, because the food and concept are great!

    The receipt showing that I ordered all day, tipped 20% and payed $107.03 for lunch, dinner, and drinks.

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    Ask the Community - Snakes & Lattes Tempe

    Good place to read?

    In my opinion, it's more designed for group settings and for playing board games with people. I would have a hard time reading there.

    If there is a specific game I want to play, am I able to bring my own game if I still pay the fee?

    Yes! You can absolutely bring in your own games! If you are curious what games we have, you can go to our website: www.snakesandlattes.com and scroll down and the games are listed by type but you can also type in a certain game and it will even tell… 

    Can dogs come inside?

    Yes

    Is it loud?

    There are 3 times it is loud. Wednesday for Trivia (7pm) and Friday and Satruday night after 8pm. Rest of the time it's pretty chill.

    Can you make a reservation for a group?

    Hey Mallory! You are more than welcome to make a group reservation either over the phone or on OpenTable. For parties larger than 15, I would recommend calling so we can get all the detail figured out. Our phone number 480.361.6644. Thanks for… 

    Do you have patio seeting?

    We do! We have 3 outdoor patios in fact! All three are pet friendly!

    Do they offer bottomless mimosas?

    Hi Jamee! We don't have the bottomless mimosas at this time, but we are working on a new brunch… 

    Does this place actually charge you to play their board games unlike most cafes that have em as well?

    They charge $5 per person which includes help from a game expert to explain the rules or suggest a game based on what you like. For example, we had a short time and wanted a new challenge for two, so we played a fun patchwork quilt game

    Is smoking allowed on the patio?

    From what I saw no smoking was not allowed but they did allow dogs on the patio

    Can I host an event here? Who should I call to discuss options?

    If you call the main number, you will be directed to the manager who can help you plan the perfect event

    Would this be a good place to work on homework?

    Yes. We have free wifi (password: boardgames) and we have outlets (reg & usb) all throughout the cafe including some of our tables.

    Do they have "Exploding Kittens"?

    Multiple copies!

    If a group brings in their own board games and orders drinks/food, are they still required to pay the $5 game fee each?

    Hi Daniel - the fee is for anyone playing games in the cafe, unless you come before noon. This way you get access to our amazing games, but also our game guru's are at your disposal. Hope to see you soon!

    Hi all! Is the patio dog friendly?

    Yes!

    Hi! I love this concept and want to come, but being from another state we don't have any friends to join in. Are there enough games to play with only 2 people?

    Hi Brit! We have a TON of 2 player games. In fact, if you look at our library we have marked most of the games with a blue sticker that show they work well for 2 players. So yes, there are plenty of games that work for 2. Games like Lost Cities, or… 

    Is this for 21+ only? Great! Thank you for your quick response!!

    Nope! We appeal to all age groups. Games should be played and enjoyed by everyone. Ps we don’t kick under 21 year olds at 10pm like a lot of places near us do.

    Do we have to pay to play games? We just want to eat?

    Hello Sandra! Great question. If you come in just to enjoy our great menu, you don't have to pay the $5 game fee.… 

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    My Yelp bestie Ariana and I recently had dinner at Top of the Rock at the Marriott Phoenix Resort…read moreTempe at The Buttes. The biggest draw is definitely the view. We arrived in time for sunset, and it did not disappoint. Watching the sunset over the Phoenix skyline made for a beautiful evening, and the restaurant itself has a unique atmosphere. We had a 7:30 reservation and were checked in right on time, we were seated outside, but there was very little shade, and unfortunately it was a hot, humid, and windy evening, so it wasn't the most comfortable dining experience. Our server, Sergio, was friendly, but we had to ask several times for water refills. One of the highlights before the meal was the complimentary bread service. The bread and butter were delicious, and the staff member who brought it out took the time to explain each item on the board which was a nice touch. The food was good. The 8 oz filet mignon was cooked perfectly and was the highlight of the meal, tender, flavorful, and worth ordering. We had enjoyed the desserts. The chocolate mousse was rich and creamy, and the Pavlova was light, fresh, and beautifully presented with berries. That said, the outdoor seating wasn't quite as relaxing as we expected. It was pretty windy the evening we visited, which made dining outside a little uncomfortable. The resort Pool is directly below the patio, and there happened to be a party going on, so there was quite a bit of noise. The restaurant also overlooks the freeway. Traffic wasn't heavy during our visit, but I imagine the road noise and air quality could be more noticeable during busier times. Overall, if you are looking for a scenic dinner with a memorable sunset, top of the rock is worth visiting. Just be prepared for the weather if you sit outside and know that the ambiance can depend on what's happening around the resort. The steak alone is reason enough to come back.

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    Inside the restaurant. You can see the pretty sunset in the back!
    Inside the restaurant. You can see the pretty sunset in the back!
    Chicken and Doughnuts
    Chicken and Doughnuts
    A manhattan kind of night...

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    Perfect Pear Bistro

    Perfect Pear Bistro

    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$

    Came for lunch because the last time they gave us a coupon for $5 off. Tried the nachos…read moretoday......... And the QUAD MELT which seems to be every one's favorite. It was so good we ordered another one, and then we ordered one to go for our son. Nachos were very good I recommend adding chicken. *OH MY LAWDY THE SWEET POTATO FRIES ARE 100% the BEST I've ever had anywhere. They are sooooooooo sooooooo good! Might come back just for the sweet potato fries. *I did find out today that they use seed oils for their food. So while it is top notch and delicious and unique, it'll probably be avoidable for us in the future.

    I will start by saying I usually love this place, but today it was not so perfect…read more.. I ordered the Perfectly Grilled Cheese with sweet potato fries as the side. The bread on the sandwich was tough, the bacon bits were chewy, hard knots, and the sandwich was dry overall. The sweet potato fries were greasy and tough and not hot. Nothing about what I ordered today was good with the exception of the appetizer, which was the Crisp Korean Brussels and Cauliflower. It was hot, delicious and plentiful so I did not go hungry. Our server was friendly and prompt. He was very quick to refill my drink. I will say that both my chair and our table rocked terribly, so was not very comfortable. Hoping for a better experience on my next visit.

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    Perfect Pear Bistro
    Dessert to go. Ice cream is in the freezer. Peach/pear cobbler and brownie
    Dessert to go. Ice cream is in the freezer. Peach/pear cobbler and brownie
    Crispy Korean Brussels and Cauliflower $11.49

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    Crispy Korean Brussels and Cauliflower $11.49

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