First time checking out The Hexagon Board Game Cafe in Cowtown but have been many times to their Edmonton location. It's above Blanco Cantina. We dropped in on a packed Wednesday (4:00pm). Put our name on the waitlist and were called back an hour later. Found $0.75/hour street parking. Staff were friendly but busy. Go up to the front to get water, ask for help on a game, etc. $4.50/hour per person plus each person is required to buy food/beverage. Ginger and chocolate chip cookies ($3.50 each) were nicely warmed up. Good selection of board games to choose from. We were there for a couple of hours and played a mix of old and new games. read more

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Really great place to hangout - my friends and I came here stayed until midnight they make a great caramel iced latte and a grilled cheese panini. It's very affordable and has the best and biggest selection of board games read more

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The concept is great and all but the service wasn't great. After the server dropped our drinks off he never came back to ask how it was nor asked if we wanted another. read more

What an awesome concept. I've been lamenting the fact that there are VERY few places non-alcoholic drinkers can hang out in late at night. This is why when the first Starbucks opened in LA (more specifically, the Valley) back in the early 90s, I was so excited. But this is an even better concept. HEXAGON is a coffee shop. You can come in, order coffee, tea, juices or sodas, and hang out at one of the many tables inside this establishment. They have a good selection of loose leaf tea. And they have a barista to make espresso drinks. It's also a board game shop. They have an extensive library of board games. For $4CAN per hour, you can pick any board game and play with your friends. They also have solo tables for those who want to work or hang by themselves. They also have a small retail section for some of your geeky needs. They also serve wine in case you need it. They also sell snacks by the bowl. Peanut M&Ms? Pretzels? You'll have to be a real party pooper to not have fun in this place. The workers are super friendly and very easy to talk to. The patrons are all here to have fun. There are plenty of parking in the surrounding streets, but in case they're all unavailable, there is a parking structure about 2 blocks away. In case you're wondering, their HOT LATTE is very good. Perfect temperature, coffee is full of flavor amd very creamy. read more

This place is awesome! A great way to kill some time, hang out and try some new board games. Flat rate is $3/hr per person and you have to make some kind of food/beverage purchase. Drinks range from $4~ onwards. They have a good selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages/cocktails. I personally get the matcha latte every time! They also have desserts, paninis and snacks. They have shelves upon shelves of board games to try. We always have a great time here! Do expect to wait during peak times. We usually put ourselves on the waitlist and wait at Higher Ground cafe. read more

One of our go to places whenever we are in Calgary. Service is always great. Tea, coffee and food selection are super. All the games and the ambiance are fantastic. It's a place for fun and so much laughter. read more

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Large selection of games. Specialty NA drinks were tasty. Great place to meet up and have fun for a few hours and try some different games or your go to favorites. read more

This place is quite beautiful. So many boardgames. So came here during the mingle night on Monday and to my surprise its not that popular. So how it works is that you pay a flat rate of $5 and a purchase of a drink. So, I got the chai latte. The Chai latte would be better if there was more spices to it. It was a bit lacking. I guess this place is known for its boardgames. So in terms of selections, its amazing to see how many games they have here. There is definitely something for someone. Also the good part is that the people here can explain how to play most of the game. Its great for people like me who doesn't like to read instructions. There are some food options but not a lot. I have to say, I like this place. read more

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Board games, desserts, drinks, what more do you need for a ​fun rainy afternoon? This place has games galore and is perfect for those who want to test out any games beforehand before buying. You make your purchases at the counter and they will bring it to you. The game rate is $3/hr/person and a drink purchase is required. If you do have a large party, a reservation may be a better option to secure a table on a busy night. I was only a party of 2 so we did a walk-in without any issues. A big shout out to the staff! I whole-heartedly appreciated the help of the wonderful staff explaining the board game that we choose. As you pay by the hour, we didn't waste time trying to decipher the game rules ourselves. She was wonderful to check in on us to make sure we were getting the hang of it and great at answering any questions. (Disclaimer: We did pick a more popular game so I can't say that they would know the rules for every game available, but I'm sure they would be happy to help!) I do wish that they could make their selection of food and drinks a little larger. My only qualm is that the prices they charge for snacks are quite excessive. $10 for 2 small bowls of bits and bites when you know a whole bag is $2 is a little painful but, hey, it sure is nice to have some munchies on the side along with your game. read more

Had a nasty experience in this place on the 10th of Sept 2021. Had to choose a star to write my review but they certainly don't deserve any star from me. Went there with my wife and kid, we sat down and ordered coffee for a start but didn't play any games yet. The lady took our order, left and never came back. We stayed there for 40mins and no one attended to us nor did the lady come back with our order. We just relocated to calgary and was just looking for a fun place to hang out. Hexagon is certainly NOT the place for us if this is how they treat customers and especially first timers. I've never been humiliated like this before. I even went to the guy at the bar to complain about the treatment but he never cared to correct it and just watched us leave. Totally unbelievable. I rather stick with Tim horton or starbucks. read more

Great help from staff on getting started. Good menu , quick service. It was pretty crowded when we went, and super loud. Recommend getting there a little earlier to secure a table. Not ideal for serious conversation, but clean, modern environment with awesome game selection. read more

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I came here on a Monday evening with a group of 12. Our friend had made a reservation so we had two big tables for us. The staff can suggest some board games according to the number of people and interests. They'll also explain the rules of the games if you can't find them in the box or are too lazy to read them. They have a good variety of drinks including tea, coffee and beers and some food to eat as well. You'll find an impressive list of games to choose from which you can actually check on their website. You can also buy games from their location. read more

#161 Why five (5) stars for a coffee shop (as if we don't have a large number of them in Calgary)? As a Yank, I realize Calgarians and probably Canadians really like their coffee but want something different in a coffeehouse. With me? Read on (for originality). So, this friendly new Edmonton-based coffee shop now in Calgary's Kensington neighbourhood that opened Monday, 18 July on the 2nd floor above the Song Han Vietnamese Restaurant which apparently at one point was a Swimco is here to challenge the "coffee shop paradigm". I met the two owners on 24 July briefly; I was curious about the location (since my last visit to Kensington, I did not see this shop). I saw games and coffee and immediately thought Pokémoron or World Of Warcraft but no, not this time. Board games of all kinds; the picture attached only shows about 1/4 of the games they have. There is a huge area behind the main counter (pictured with the beautiful menu on a clear background). The place is nicely lit (at least on sunny days). As it says on the menu, order a drink including coffee, beer*, and wine*, pick a game and it's $2.50 hourly. At first, I was thinking WTF but then it makes sense as it keeps people from buying 1 drink and spending all day in there using resources and the $2.50 allows them to keep the games stocked. *this will be changing as they get more beers and wine selections (has to do with licensing issues). The prices on drinks are inline with Higher Ground and Starbucks, also in the neighbourhood but the difference maker is the gaming area (my Shaw wi-fi also worked in there on my T-mobile branded LG G Pad 8.0 X). I have not seen this concept live before but the owner told me the original location is in Edmonton (hence the Edmonton-based reference in the first sentence) and they already looking to open up additional locations in Calgary! I can say the in the first season of Daria, the coffeehouse episode where the students of Lawndale open a coffeehouse of old (a place for people to read, play games, etc) is surely an inspiration (of course, this was the late 1990's). I did forget to ask about snacks or if, you as a gamer, can have food like pizza or what-not delivered. Hopefully, you can. I will ask on my next trip in here (probably on Tuesday). read more

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Excellent coffee and deserts and tons of games. It's a fellow geek's paradise. Reservations recommended on D&D nights read more

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I absolutely love this place. Sometimes I go here to play games (you pay per person by the hour) - it's great for dates! Often, I'll come to work here and drink coffee just like any other coffee shop. They use Fratello coffee, which is really good, and the snacks are delish. Also, the game library is absolutely amazing. I really feel for the staff having to manage capacity as both a place of "entertainment" and as a "restaurant" during pandemic restrictions, but they've always managed to be available and cheerful and helpful - I'll keep supporting this place that works so hard to be a great citizen in my home neighborhood. read more

First visit today during Covid. Friendly staff. Clean washrooms. Properly distanced tables with hand sanitizer upon entry. A small patio either upstairs or on street level. Had an organic chai tea and my friend had an Americano that smelled dark and rich. We didn't play games or try the assorted desserts ranging from vegan, gluten free etc but I'll be back. read more

When you walk in, you're greeted with amazing energy and vibes. People are doing their own thing enjoying their time playing games with friends or family. Me and my boo were greeted with quick service. There were a wide selection of games, food and snacks. We ordered the Tiramisu and Matcha Latte, tasted good, your average cafe food. Price was a little hefty for food portions but the experience makes up for it. Many games to choose from from board games to card games. Great place to find new games as well. Overall great place, would recommend and come again read more

There were tons of board games, card games, and many more. The service was great and we enjoyed an hour of game for such a good price.

Board gamers rejoice!! I had no clue this place existed until my friend hosted a birthday gathering here. The concept is pretty easy: you get a table, start a tab, pay a rate/hour at the end. You can get coffee, drinks and snacks but there's nothing to fill you up. They have an amazing selection of games that can keep you occupied for hours. I intended to only stay an hour but ended up staying way past that. Weekends get busy so make sure you book a table. read more

This place is a lot of fun. Really large selection of games. You pay by the hour. Staff is really nice and helpful. Would be great if there was someone who could teach you how to play the games or if they could go through the games to ensure all pieces are inside. They could also make their selection of food and drinks a bit larger. Great concept overall. read more

Boardgame cafes are becoming plentiful around town. Hexagon Cafe has it locked down. Great options for beverages - hot drinks, coffees, teas, lattes and iced drinks. Then a couple of options food wise that are displayed. Oh and some candy/snacky things. You'll seee what I mean when you go. The whole place is very light and airy and no matter where you sit, you can see your game pieces easily. The games is where they really excel. Lots of multi player games, but a lot of single and 2-player games too. Great mix of genres of games. Staff is on hand to help you make decisions and give you a quick lesson in the rules. That helps to get you started faster. If at any stage you need a hand, there is someone to help you out. We went in for 1.5hrs of play and left 3hrs later - only because we had other plans. Had a blast , got to try 2 new games and didn't leave having spent my life savings. Well nearly. They do sell a bunch of the games they have and of course we bought 2. Will absolutely be back. read more

Such a fun place to just hang out with friends on a rainy day and play some board games. The staff are all very nice and helpful as well. We came in with a huge group and asked for recommendations on what we should play. Even with the decent amount of people milling about one guy came up to us, helped us pick a game out and tried to explain to us the basic premise as well as well as checking in every once in a while to see how it was going. read more

The Hexagon has finally opened! Went to the Edmonton location on Whyte ave a while back and it was a lot of fun. I've always wondered why Calgary hadnt jumped on this trend. It seems in the past year we have, but Hexagon is the best of them all. The new location is where the old Swimco store was. They did a huge reno to make a bright new space. My boyfriend and I went on an opening night and the place was packed. It was awesome seeing all kinds of groups there ( parents +kids, older couples, high schoolers) They offer Fratello coffee as well as other drinks and some light snacks. The options were endless as to what you can choose to play, and it looks like there has been space created to add to the already huge choice of games. We chose a seat at the front of the cafe and the staff were kind enough to come around to ask if we needed any help with how to play the game. An hour only cost $2.50, so I can imagine Hex will be a popular spot to hang out. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Fun place to play board games with your friends, eat some cheese cake and drink tea.

I have been here three times and I always have such a great time! They have a great selection of games and a great atmosphere. I always come out of this cafe wanting to come back. And they have great service to top it all off! Keep doing what your doing hexagon, I'll be back! read more

My boyfriend and I had a delightful time at this game cafe. We went during COVID back in November and we were able to play a couple of fun games at the cafe. Though, I think the list of games on their website was a bit out of sync with what they actually had on their shelves. Not that they were lacking games, per se, but there were options on the shelves that weren't reflected on the website. It's a nice surprise, but it would have helped towards planning our visit. read more

Fine game selection, good drink selection, but our server was impatient and rude for the entirety of our visit. Would not come again when there are so many better boardgame cafes in the vicinity. read more

This place is awesome. lt's a lot of fun and has booze. Table are fun and its so worth the cost. The vibe is cool and there are tons of fun games. A great find. read more

Love the idea of it for sure, and the games are always fun. Definitely wish they explained their pricing in a more clear fashion prior to getting a table and wished the girl with pink hair was A LOT friendlier read more

If you like great coffee, a friendly vibe and a sunny location with delicious desserts, this is another great Kensington locale. It's also a fun place to meet and enjoy playing some board games or getting some work done. read more

There are so many coffee shops in Kensington, but Hexagon is the best new kid on the block, in my opinion. The owners are considerate and attentive and always hard-working behind the bar. The space and esthetic is open, tidy and appealing. The coffee is the best. They use Fratello coffee, but unlike Analog, they actually have Almond Milk as an alternative. Good job Hexagon! read more

We've been to Hexagon a number of times and this is the first time we've had to buy a beverage each to combat an increase in wages. Why not increase the drink price instead of forcing someone to buy a drink that they do not want? Furthermore, the drink I received was in a sticky and dusty rimmed cup. When I took it to the barista with a nose ring and multicolored hair, she told me all the cups were "marked", as if that was an appropriate excuse. She did not apologize. She reluctantly took my drink and poured it into a new cup. Personally, if your wage is getting raised, your service should also reflect and justify this increase. read more

I like the place, it's great to see that we can still do something unplug together with no internet, phones, PC, Facebook, Twitter . . .

Easily the most accessible cafe + board game place there is. I am a millennial and I have limited experience with board games but my friends and I ended up playing cranium. They serve fratello coffee which is okay because i am fan. Take your friends here if you're bored out of your minds. 2 hours should do it as it was $2.50/hr for gameplay only. read more

Fantastic place with super friendly and accommodating staff. Tonnes of fun. Had my wife's birthday there and they took care of our crowd with the utmost hospitality. Will be a regular here whenever looking for a night out of games with friends. read more