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The Blackboard Cafe

3.8 (58 reviews)
ModerateBars, American
Open • 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Thomas K.

Food is good for a bar. Service is also good. It is a dive bar with pool tables. This place would get a higher rating but they charge for refills on soft drinks. I can't recommend this place. I hate when they nickel and dime you.

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Lindsey G.

Food absolutely sucks I ordered 2 burgers with 1 bacon on the side but came in the same plate the drink I got was a Long Island ice tea which was absolutely disgusting so sour and bitter can't even finish it plus my boyfriend ordered a Miller light and gave him a different beer never again so much batter places to go around the area

Wingaddicts ..

We discovered this place last night and what a treasure it turned out to be. Crazy to think I've driven past it a hundred times and never thought to go in. It's an awesome "hometown" bar with a Cheers feel to it. The owner, the staff and the patrons are all super friendly. We had heard about their wings and wanted to give them a run for their money. So we ordered EIGHT flavors! WHOA!! From Hot Buffalo, to Hot Teryaki, Jerk, Asian Fusian, BBQ Wasabi, JD Bourbon BBQ, Hot Crack Wings, and Gluttony (which was a bacon ranch fried with bacon fat!) OMG!! Solid, relaxing bar/restaurant with pool tables, shuffleboard, darts, beer pong, and TV's everywhere. What else do you need? We give Blackboard 5 stars!

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15 years ago

This is an ok bar (I didn't try their food). It was mostly an older crowd (40s-50s+) when I visited.

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12 years ago

Not my ideal place. Too crowded, but I'd take it as it is especially that my co workers go there after a hard days work and just unwind.

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9 years ago

This is one of my favorite local spots. Good food, good drinks and great people. Fried pickles and wings are amazing!!!!

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