What a great place to have lunch and play one of the hundreds of free games they have! The patio was really nice too. Plus, they take coupons! We will definitely be back soon. We played Code Names Duet and can't wait to come back and play others! read more

Fun atmosphere for gamers and larpers! Great place to go into a cave for a while and enter into another world. Not a trendy spot but definitely on par for the gaming experience. read more

Decent food. I'd call it standard pub fare, but it cost $65 for three of us to eat, and and only one of us had alcohol (one drink.) Fun concept with having games available to play while we waited and ate. Might try it again someday. read more

Superior service,customer friendly and the best chocolate Peanut butter Pie! I dont play many games but the brings me back every time.

First time visiting after the remodel and... OMG.. this place is AWESOMMMMEEE!!! They've added a ton of gaming areas (which was desperately needed) and made them look medieval (bonus points for creativity!). I love that we can come and play demo games to try them out before buying. Their "pub food" is delicious (had the fries, mozzarella sticks, dragon droppings, jalapeno poppers) and drink list has gotten larger. The staff is always super friendly and they have a good selection of games for purchase too. Prices are comparable to online, so I prefer to buy my games here to support my local business!! read more

If you're a board / table gamer, you'll want to check out Zulu's. The food is good, the staff are super friendly and the players are welcoming! The only challenges I experienced were related to parking and it being a little crowded. I've already registered for another evening of fun. You should, too! read more

This place is AMAZING. Solid beer selection + standard fare (good prices). Outdoor seating, lots of big rooms indoors/downstairs for events. I love coming here and trying new games. The staff is always SO Friendly and willing to help explain a game if you are unsure. Thrilled this place is around us and I love coming here on a Friday night! read more

My favorite place to spend an afternoon with friends and family! Tons of free games to play and good drinks! And of course the best place to buy games, minis, dice, cards etc etc. read more

Matt deserves all the praise in the world for putting together a shop that can compete with the likes of Mox Boarding House due to his excellent customer service and extremely personable attitude towards his customers. It's got a lot more of a mom and pop feel than a place like Mox, but don't let that fool you. This place is a series board game store - take it from somebody who owns nearly 700 games. If he doesn't have what I'm looking for, he'll order it. But if it's a new release or a favored classic, he's generally got it. The atmosphere is fantastic. The amount of time and craftsmanship that went into his hobbit hovel/tavern theme is an indication of a true work of passion. If you want to sit down to just play a few games, he's got over 100 opened games to choose from that you can just grab and play. He won't make you buy anything. That's the difference between Zulu's and some other retail shops. Zulu's is about the gaming community. The staff is helpful and informative. The owner's demeanor clearly rubs off on them as they are caring and charitable (several times I've seen them give people things for free if it is a small purchase). The food, while basic, is actually surprisingly good. Whenever I'm planning to be there more than an hour, I always grab a bite to eat. From burgers and salads, to side dishes like fries, tots, or hummus - there's healthy choices, hearty choices, and everything is full of flavor. I've become a regular at Zulu's and it's become my primary source of board game purchases. Due to my interest in promoting the hobby and the community, I always buy local and rarely from Amazon or other online retailers unless I truly can't find something. Matt and Zulu's Board Game Cafe has made this even easier for me. read more

I dig this place. Good burgers, beer on tap and a good vibe. Lots of family's hanging out. We came for a magic tourney but not enough people showed. Still the place was crowded (plenty of seating available though). We will be back. I'll be back Just to eat. Gamers rejoice. You've found a cool place to play. read more

This is a great place. There's a large library of board games to pick up and play. You can also buy boards games and cards at the shop, or pick up some drinks and food. There are regular meetups that happen here, and they are a good way to spend a few hours on a weekend. I can also say that the staff is fantastic. They are outgoing and attentive. This is a must visit place for geeky types. read more

First time trying the food and if this is how good it is during a pandemic, I'll be excited to try it when everything is back to full steam! I was hesitant to try here because, other than dnd, I'm not a big tabletop gamer. I didn't even know they served food until I saw they were doing family style meals for take out. If you can nail take out, you have my attention, and they for sure nailed it! read more

A great business! I've been coming here for a couple of months, and the employees are extremely friendly, and the customer service is great! They revitalize the menu every month or so, so you can always expect new food choices you're sure to love, but they also keep they're good options on the menu as well. They are also friendly with any type of customer who wants to come in, whether you're a newcomer who wants to play board games, or a professional magic player, you'll get the same great service either way! read more

This place is my go-to for hanging out. It has everything you need for entertainment; from board games to mouth watering food. This is what they offer: -Great staff members -Great food -Extensive collection of Magic the Gathering cards -Open until late at night Give them a shot read more

Finally a spot for playing games in Bothell! Lots of tables. Cafe coming soon. Nice decor and ambiance. Patio for nice weather. read more

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Zulu's is fantastic! A great place to play games and hangout with friends. The atmosphere is awesome! The friendly owner, Matt, spent a lot of time and thought creating a unique store. There is also ample parking surrounding the building, you can even park at the bank when it's closed. Kaleb, the manager, is alright too. read more

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I come here once a week to play D&D with my group, and we couldn't ask for a better meeting place! Everyone who works there is incredibly friendly and helpful, and they are very knowledgeable about games and eager to recommend wonderful new games based on games you like. The food is tasty and they are consistently expanding their menu and adding more variety. I feel welcome every time I walk in the door, and even though there are similar game pubs closer to my home, I feel like Zulu's is worth the drive! read more

I had this place book-marked for a while, and today my bf and I finally went! The food is yummy and cheap! So you can get a little buzz, nom, and not break the bank! The board games just make it better. I am planning my next visit with a group soon. Fun and a nice change of pace, for sure! read more

Awesome store, theming is great, selection is awesome, staff is knowledgable and friendly. Also, the food is on point! Love this place.

Came here for the first time last Thursday. First of all when I heard of a board game bar/ café I was excited but thinking monopoly, rat race, clue ect... this is more of a dungeons and dragons type place. The people all seemed super nice. I played a game called Catan and one other that had pandas in it but cant remember the name. The first game was fun but missing a couple pieces (numbers). The other was harder to understand but still fun. I didn't try the food but my friends said it was good. They have a strawberry lime cider that was amazing! Overall I would come back read more

I love this place. It has that Green Dragon Inn ambiance and decor, and an authentic 600 year old castle door gracing the main entrance. Unfortunately I have not had a chance to go back since my first visit soon after they opened, so I can not comment on the food or drink available, but the staff and owner are as friendly and welcoming as they come. The themed game rooms were incomplete when I visited, but coming along nicely and I look forward to seeing them when they are done! They also offer to teach games and try to help folks find groups to game with... which is my one complaint when it comes to their competitor MOX (both Ballard and Bellevue). Unless you are there for Magic or something weekly such as D&D, you are on your own. I can't wait to go back to Zulu's and see how it has changed over the past month or two. read more

Best place to play MTG and have a meal. Food menu is constantly evolving and gets better each time. Congrats to all on completing the new additions. read more

This place was so cool, they have tons of free board games to play, a great indoor seating area and outdoor seating area with a fireplace. We came here one chilly night and played games with friends by the fire and got yummy appetizers to share. The customer service was awesome and it was fun to see their selections of games to buy and play. Would love to come here again, an awesome alternative to a bar or normal restaurant! read more

Cons I have come in multiple time when all tables were full and/or reserved and had to leave. This is the worst aspect of this place. Once, I lost my physical seat to a birthday party reservation and, although I had a table, had to leave because there was literally nowhere left to sit down. Plus, there is an entire unused coffee bar in the corner, stacked with boxes, the space for which could be used for seating. Reservations seem disorganized. For example, I recently overheard something about an overbooking. A perpetual reservation was trumped by a pre-existing one, but no one (apparantly) called the usurped party. I feel like this place needs a business minded person to come in and tighten things like this up. Parking is difficult, even on weekends Downstairs smells moldy Employee interactions have been mixed. Sometimes people are very friendly, other times they are aloof. Once, someone seemed to become perturbed when I asked to add jalapenos to a grilled cheese. Really? Pros It has games, for sale and to try Fairly cool owners (I think they're the owners) Staff run MtG classes at local schools Upstairs is nice when there's space Fried food is reasonably tasty, albeit unhealthy. They do have salads, though. All in all A game cafe should make more room for first come/first served seating and be better about actively organizing table reservations. Around the Table and Cafe Mox seem much more accomodating and organized. I hope Zulus gets better once their expansion is complete. Rating may go up at that time. read more

Our friend brought us here to play while we were visiting Seattle. They have a great selection of games to play and a great menu of pub type food with vegetarian options (and vegan cheese!). We were there for over 10 hours and played a game we brought ourselves and then a couple from the store. We loved this place and will definitely come back! read more

Made a purchase online of a Pokémon booster box. As with any online retailer I am always skeptical of repacks/weighed packs. I received my box in the correct packaging, straight from Pokémon Center. I pulled the packs and I can assure you this is a legit LGS, and would recommend them to anyone thinking about buying. Great customer service! Fast shipping, and a very authentic. I am purchasing another booster here soon! read more

The best place to go in the area for a wonderful night out with friends playing games, enjoying a drink, eating delicious food, and chatting. I recommend this place to EVERYONE read more

I come here once a week to play board games with friends and it's a great place. Great staff, lots of demo games to try out, really great atmosphere. Food is a work in progress but so far it's been pretty good. If you're looking for a place to buy or play board games, card games or roleplaying games then this is the perfect place to do it. Some people even occasionally come in and set up console games (people were playing Mario Kart Double Dash last time I was there). read more

Wow! This place is a total unsuspecting gem! We came here on a weekday afternoon for a MTG draft and it was an awesome experience. Plenty of seating in bright and open space, great prices for games and drinks and food alike. The poutine is a MUST get. We will definitely be back and recommend as a fun spot to hang out and play for friends! read more

Of all the board game stores in the greater Seattle area, this one is the best. Great management. Friendly and helpful staff. Good prices. An inclusive culture. read more

Great shop, definitely one of my favorites in the Seattle area. Great prices, staff, and food highly recommended to anyone! Thank you Connor and fiends for the constant high quality experiences. read more

Awesome, quick, and friendly customer service. Great deals and fair prices on their Pokemon cards. Highly recommend!

Been going to Zulus for years and it's always been a great experience. After having tried out several other board game cafes in other cities, I can safely say Zulus is an absolute S-tier. Not only is it my favorite LGS, I can say it's also one of my favorite places to just eat/drink and hang out. The aesthetic is inspired and comfortable, the staff is experienced and clearly knows the nuances of what gives their clientele space and enjoyment. I'd recommend the place to anyone with even mild interest in what a board game cafe has to offer! read more

my brother and i are very picky eaters. like, VERY picky. my brother also has low blood sugar. one long trip to visit our family later, and we were both very cranky and in-need of food on christmas eve. no one was open, but then we found this place, and oh my god, this is like a DREAM. seriously. the food was incredible, we had the hydra thingies. there are board games everywhere, board games you can test out, theres dice, and everyone is SO nice. you need to come to this amazing absolute wonderland of a place as soon as possible. i live two hours away, and i will be making that trip as often as i can just to come here. absolutely amazing. read more

A nice small store with a good selection of games, a great culture and following, and good food at decent prices. There are plenty of tables for playing one of the games from their library, or bring your own. A good family place on the weekend particularly read more

Are you kidding me. Games. Beers. Food. A staff that is amazingly friendly and so helpful. Not mention clientele that is just so in to the community. This place is great. Gaming, I love to play here because the staff can explain everything they sell. Beer, they have a good selection and fair prices. Food, they keep messing with the menu....TO MAKE IT BETTER. Each change has improved it. There is a reason this place is 5 stars. read more

Super awesome place! Have enjoyed the RA, GR, and WTS pre releases here! Staff is friendly!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Yes I am a gamer, and that is part of the charm. But it goes well beyond that, the reasons I love Zulu's are: 1. They change the menu and make things better all the time. It is bar type food, but I consider it upscale bar type food, well thought out and good tasting. 2. They use local sources for things like beer, the bread for the sandwiches, and probably more. Those are just the two things I know about. 3. The owner is very involved in the business. I have been there quite a few times, and the owner is always there working, talking to people, interacting with his employees. 4. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. They found friendly geeky people to work there. 5. Good local craft beers on tap, the owner enjoys a good brew and takes a special interest in finding unique drink to offer. 6. You can drop by, borrow a game, eat and drink and walk out the door for very little cash. 7. Lots of tables to play games at, a good selection of games and cards to buy. It is a great addition to the downtown Bothell area, and I fully support this business. If you are in the Bothell area and want to check out something new, you have very little to lose by dropping in. read more

As an avid board gamer this is my favorite spot! They always the best selection of games to buy and also the newest games to check out and play! The food is great pub food and staff are incredible friendly and helpful! If you catch them at a slow time they might even help teach you a new game! The owner has a huge heart for the board game community and is determined to grow Zulu's into the best around! Highly recommend for board gaming, magic the gathering, and role playing groups. Family friendly as well! read more

I love it here! Great for game nights with friends or family. Decent pub style food with, more important, local brews - including delicious ciders. Best of all they have an extensive game library to play for free, and the staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. read more