Boxcar Cafe - Calgary, Alberta

This cafe is nice because it presents itself as more quaint than the others in the city. However, it is so small, meaning it can fill up real fast on weekends! If you are new to or less familiar with tabletop gaming as a hobby, the staff here will certainly ... help you get ready. If you are an avid gamer, like myself, I recommend learning a game before coming. The biggest downsides to this place are that the food is just okay, and that the tables are certainly too small for many of the games. Read more

Large selection of games; a very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Depending on how complex the game you want to play is I would say maybe show up during the week. My girlfriend and I came on a Friday night and it was hard to focus on our game (X-wing miniature ... if anyone is curious I was trying it out for the first time and I'm obsessed now!)1 with the lively atmosphere. However if are playing something more casual and laid back with a group then weekends would probably be great! Read more

Fun New experience! Great snack bowls and lattes! Any board game you could dream of is here:)

Friendly staff, good food. Large game selection. We went there 2 nights and would recommend a visit. Space isn't large so you might want to call ahead if your party is more than two. You are likely to get a great suggestion for a game and a rundown of the ... rules. Read more

So much fun! Definitely someplace to check out if you have even a passing interest in board games.