Mancala Monk Board Game Cafe Hamilton - Hamilton, Ontario

Came in with two friends, we were curious to check the place out but were on our way somewhere, both my friends wanted coffee so they asked if they could get coffee to go, a staff member asked what I wanted, I said I didn't want anything, they continued to ... push, after several attempts to politely say no, without the staff member accepting my answer, I gave them an explanation for why I didn't feel like getting something to drink in that moment, which I shouldn't have felt like I had to do, even after that I still had to firmly say "no thankyou" three times. I got the impression that this person wasn't even interested in making a sale but just wanted me to give in because it was fun for them. I ended up waiting outside for my friends because I have no reason to believe they wouldn't have kept pressuring me or found another way to try to make me feel uncomfortable for not giving them what they wanted. We were hoping to find somewhere new to go for a nice night hanging out, but honestly this left me feeling really gross and I think this might be the first time in my life I don't feel like giving a business a second chance, it just feels important that someone knows that at least one staff member might need a crash course on what no means. Read more

Went in with friends for coffee to-go, cafe menu seemed confused and overstocked. One of the employees couldn't take no for an answer when my friend was not interested in ordering anything, lost count after 5 firm 'no thank you's and he was still pushing drinks on them. The coffee ... was also very dissapointing. Cappucino was sour and not hot, but was foamy. Iced latte was very watery and a little acidic. Read more

I have never laughed so hard with my friends playing games at this cafe! The staff is incredibly friendly and supportive and accommodating when hosting events. They have a very wide selection of games. The snacks are tasty (especially the smoothies)! The prices are fair. Parking is also very convenient, ... on location and fairly priced! Read more

I popped in this location not really knowing what to expect. I was looking for somewhere that my host dungeon and dragons games and heard this might be one. The location has easy accessible parking. Inside the walls are lined with board/card hames to buy and at the back seems ... to be some that you can play right in store. The store is more of a cafe that you go to play games. The good smelt great and the menu looked good. All the tables are set up in such a way to play your games. Some people tables right up to a huge one at the back of the room. The staff were pleasant and even helped out a special ramp down that they had for anyone that need wheelchair accessibility. I didn't find anywhere to sign up for d and d but I will be coming here for some other gaming! Read more

We went today and had a fantastic time. The owners and staff were amazing and super kind and the food/drinks were good too. They took the time to recommend the games (we wanted something not very long, not very complicated, and also kids-friendly) and explained the basic rules, so we could ... get familiar with the game. They were also very attentive with food orders. We live in a few towns away, but will definitely come back for a family game afternoon. :) Read more