Bard and Baker Board Game Cafe

4.8
(554 Reviews)
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Ratings of Bard and Baker Board Game Cafe

google
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4.8
(484 Reviews)
tripadvisor
TripAdvisor
3.5
(2 Reviews)

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Location & Hours

501 Broadway
Troy, NY 12180
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Recent Reviews

google
Apr 2024
NERDS!!! Just kidding, cool spot.
google
Apr 2024
This is such an amazing place to hang with friends/family!!! Always love going there to snack on the delicious drinks/treats support small artists by browsing the featured products, and of course play from a hugeeee selection of games:) we celebrated a birthday there, and Olivia was such a sweet and amazing employee who went out of her way to make an adorable card and treat our birthday girl:) she really made our night!! Thank you Olivia :))
google
Apr 2024
This place packs up quick. Food is good. Wish they had espresso but Boba is solid.
google
Mar 2024
This place is incredible! I don't know how I never made it here sooner. I'm an avid board gamer and D&D lover and I felt so at home here! The game selection is by far the largest I've seen, everything from "family game night" type games like Sorry up to the more complex and strategic games. The Buffalo Chicken MAC was truly incredible!!! Might have been the best Mac I've had. The texture and ratio of Mac to chicken to cheese cracker was divine. If you need something last minute for a potluck definitely grab the Mac, they have a cauliflower version too. A solid portion at a fair price. Fantastic Oolong tea, though a bit too hot. This will most certainly become my 3rd place and can't wait to go back!
google
Feb 2024
I want to start off by saying this was my first time ever visiting, after hearing nothing but good things from people in the area. However, as soon as my friends and I walked in there, immediatley was filled with a weird confusing energy in the atmosphere. You have to pay to play which makes sense. But, then simultaneously order your food right there at the counter ( which there are menus placed around the restaurant/ cafe?) The servers at the counter said we could sit at one table, but realized we had 3 people, then told us nevermind, so they could clear another table for us. We ordered some food, which was truthfully awkward standing and deciding what we wanted in the middle of the place. Then we decided to look at the games while waiting for the food, and no communication on which table we would be sitting. (Choice or placed?) When I noticed some new drinks being put on one of the tables. I assumed that was our table, but figured to double check. When I went to the counter I was stared down like I had 7 heads for verifying that the table was ours even though they didn't inform us of which table to use. The food was good and the service was okay, once we got everything figured out and seated... As for the seats, they are pretty roomy and sturdy, which as a fat person, I can appreciate a restaurant willing to take that into consideration. However, the environment is definitley very confusing and could maybe use some more communication for those who aren't regulars to the place. Wheelchair accessibility: Has a ramp leading up to the building, has space to move around, but not the best available area to look at the games while in a wheelchair without having to wiggle around a bit.

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Bard and Baker Board Game Cafe is rated an average of 4.8/5 stars across various online platforms.

+1 518-948-6693

501 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180