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The Game Parlour

4.5 (490 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Very loud
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Munchkin Bites
Wen L.

Played board games here for $7. They have a huge organized selection of games and a menu of snack and drink items. The munchkin (mochiko chicken bites) are a great snack to share with friends while playing board games.

Mochi chocolate waffle with strawberries, Nutella & coffee ice cream
Victoria S.

Super delicious all gluten free food, friendly service, great place to hang out with friends, they have tons of board games to choose from. It was our first time visiting, we came because we wanted to try the food. We enjoyed everything we ordered: Iced matcha latte, Americano, dinosaur island (fried mochiko chicken bites, rice & salad), chicken coup waffle sandwich (fried mochiko chicken thigh, coleslaw, furikake seasoning) & chocolate mochi waffle dessert with strawberries, nutella & coffee ice cream.

Isa M.

Great food with friendly and helpful service. They have dedicated gluten-free kitchen. I appreciated the Celiac-safe environment and all the games they have available. Overall, great vibe. We shall be returning!

Gloomhaven
Minhchau N.

Love this neighborhood business. We came after dinner after getting a recommendation to check this place. They have card games and board games you can play or purchase. There's food and drinks for purchase. Fun place to come hang out with friends if you like to play board games. Great way to try new and different games.

Dinosaur Island with salad dressing on the side
Lisa L.

They have a bunch of board games, and the food is pretty good! It's also gluten free, so it's a good place if anyone in your group has any level of gluten intolerance. I tried the Dinosaur Island, which is the rice plate with fried chicken and salad. From my experience, these sorts of game places have food as an afterthought, but the food here was enjoyable. Even though it's $7 per person to get a table, it gets busy here. We had to wait 10-15 minutes on a Saturday night. As expected for a place where people play board games while eating, it does get a bit loud inside, and the game pieces can get grimy. Street parking only.

Veerawan T.

We had a spectacular time here! There's open seating and it's only $7 per person to stay as long as you'd like. They have a whole area dedicated to board games, nicely categorized by strategy, family, card games, and more. You can even purchase board games, and some are on sale. I really appreciated the service. The staff gave us great game recommendations and were very accommodating with requests, like extra sauce for our food. And the food is bomb. You must order their waffles (we got the Bananagrams) because they're chewy thanks to the mochi batter. We also tried the waffle fries and the Munchkin (fried chicken bites with sauce), which were just as good. Bonus points - they have bathrooms!

The gaming space just after opening on a Monday morning.
Paul C.

My wife and I love this place. The all-gluten-free kitchen is a plus, but the food is great even for those who do not avoid gluten. Waffles and fried chicken are my favorites and the hot beverages are top-notch. It is a very welcoming space to play Boardgames and meet other folks with similar interests. The games vary from some simple kid-friendly games to some relatively complicated ones like Terraforming Mars. Check it out!

Potion Explosion
Meiyi Y.

The place was quite empty on a Tuesday afternoon, but it quickly filled up in the evening. They had a great variety of games although some of them were in old condition. The potion explosion was a matcha with sweet strawberry puree and crunchy aloe. The waffle fries were crunchy and savory. The popcorn chicken had a semi sweet glaze and it was delicious.

Inside
Kat L.

The Game Parlour is a charming board games cafe located in the sunset and a perfect place to meet up with friends for a games night! The interior was nice and clean, service was friendly and helpful, and I'd love to come back another time to try more food and drinks. I ordered the matcha and honey latte and it was good, but the rest of the hot drinks sounded good too, so I'd try something else next time. I love that this game cafe offers a good place to hang out into the evening and there's a large selection of board games to choose from as well as fast wifi. I'll be back soon!

Restroom
Sun L.

First time and will need to come back again with my crew Good coffee and should've got some ice cream dessert too Went old style with Connect 4 then played anything cute or mysterious I had fun and it seems like everyone else was having a blast Street parking only and need to pay Big spacious and very well lit environment Very well designed, that One Piece art looks amazing Restroom was surprisingly clean when it was a full house, that's bonus points

Chicken Coup and pastrami waffle
Francie M.

I'm not a board gamer (I don't want to learn rules in my free time) so I may never come here for the actual games but I will willingly come back just for the food. You can order to eat without having to play games, which is a boon for my celiac friend. They offer a variety of sweet and savory gluten free waffles made with rice flour, giving the waffles that classic chewy mochi texture. But unlike other mochi waffles I've had that can be "too much" sometimes, these are on the thinner side which balances perfectly. While they lack the crispy edges of a traditional gluten waffle, they make up for it in their sweet but not too sweet chewy texture. My friend and I split the chicken waffle and the pastrami waffle. I'd recommend getting the sweet soy glaze on the chicken. We got the gochujang glaze on some popcorn chicken and found it to be very one note and slightly overpowering in its flavor. The chicken was so moist and flavorful! The pastrami was good but a little heavy handed with the thousand island dressing. I'll have to come back to try their sweet waffles and drinks sometime! Logistics: - indoor and outdoor seating - limited street parking nearby - everything is gluten free except for any dish containing OREOs

Inside
Jenna V.

This was such a great experience! I was spending a day with my sister who has celiac and this was the perfect place for the both of us-- board games for my interests, tasty gf waffles for her! I got the Chicken Coup combo (for $3 you can get a drink and waffles fries). It was good! I could have done with some more sauce, it was a bit dry. Waffle fries were good with the furikake seasoning on them, plus they are completely gluten free because the fryer doesn't have gluten cross contamination! Of course, my favorite thing was the board games themselves. We played San Francisco themed board game and Cascadia. I really enjoyed them both, the former was a little more complex but was worth it for the fun theming! I'm definitely planning on coming back another time to play more games and eat more good food!

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Anusha S.

Visited Game Parlour on a Sunday around 3pm! There is indoor and outdoor seating, and we were able to walk in and get a table inside as a party of 2 without much wait. It's $7 a person, which feels reasonable considering unlimited playtime and the wide variety of games. From social deduction to cooperative to single player, there is a game for everyone here. There is also a mini cafe inside the store that serves food and drinks! You can order at the counter or you can scan the QR code on the table to place an order which I thought was pretty neat. We got a hot chocolate and it was decent! Nice presentation and taste wise, it was light and sweet. For the price though, it was a bit small. After two hours, one of the employees politely asked if we'd consider moving outside to free up space inside. Our brains were fried from the strategy games anyways so we decided to head out at that point. Overall Game Parlour is a fun, casual hangout spot - would recommend!

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Ask the Community - The Game Parlour

Can you come alone and join games or is it usually only with people you know?

Typically people come with a group, but you’re more than welcome to join for open game nights hosted by the EGL every Monday. https://www.meetup.com/The-EGL/

Are there more alcohol selections that aren't just beer and wine like cocktails? BYOB?

We are only licensed to sell beer and wine. Customers cannot bring their own alcohol.

Are the mochi waffles gluten free?

Yes! Everything on our menu is gluten free.

My friends and i want to do a chill eat and draw session here, is this spot okay to do that?

Yes that’s fine!

Is coffee a milkshake flavor choice?

Yes, we have a cold brew milkshake made with cold brew and vanilla ice cream!

Can we play poker with our own chips and pay the $7 sitting fee per person?

Sorry, no games that could be considered gambling are allowed.

Can you bring your own games if you're plan to purchase food/drinks?

Yes, you can bring your own games. However, if you are sitting inside, you would still need to pay the $7 gaming fee, regardless if you buy food or drinks. If you want to sit outside on our patio, there is no $7 charge.

Does anyone know by chance if they have a Mahjong set?

No, we do not - sorry!

Are there games for preschool age kids?

Yes, we have several games for preschoolers!

Is it busy on Tuesday nights?

Tuesday nights can be busy, especially in the summer. But in general, that night you're probably able to walk in and get a table pretty quickly or relatively soon.

Can you also purchase board games here?

Yes! We have new and used board games for sale.

Is this a pet friendly place?

No, they serve food and are entirely indoors. Service animals only.

Is this doggy friendly?

No. Unless it's a service dog!

Do people work on their laptops here?

Hi Eddie! Yes, people work on their laptops typically during the weekdays from when we open at 11am to mid-afternoon. We do have free wifi, but no outlets.

Will there be any tea selections besides coffee and milkshakes?

There's Mighty Leaf tea in these flavors: green, jasmine, and earl grey.

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