Was in Albany and wanted to check out this board game cafe. There was a great selection of games and it looked to have DnD groups.The coffee was quite good and there was a good selection of treats. It was clean and patrons wore masks. The environment was very welcoming. What a kool place!
Went here for the first time yesterday, I’d never been to a board game cafe of any kind before so I didn’t know what to expect but it was very pleasant. Me and my friend enjoyed the drinks we ordered very much and there was a great selection of games. The service was great, the worker engaged us in light conversation, which I appreciated, and made quick work of our orders. Also, my friend had been injured prior to our entering the store, and the employee was very accommodating when we asked for a band-aid, and when we were entering the store I did not have my own mask on me at the time, but they gave me one. I also personally loved the music that was playing, but that’s biased because I knew and liked every song already. I now plan on taking my mom here!
Employees were great and the atmosphere is wonderful. At the time I went, masks were required for all patrons (a plus for me), and they do have them available for free if you're no longer in the habit of keeping one with you. I've had better coffee, so I can't give 5 stars, but great little spot nevertheless. Really good prices, and student discounts.
Great option to study and work, but also great option to have intense gaming sessions with a close friend or a party of 6 (kinda small for larger parties, but not impossible). You must pay for games!!
The coffee was okay but the ambience was amazing. Great place for you to play board games with friends or plop down with your laptop to work.
Great coffee, amazing atmosphere, the friendliest staff, and great games if you want to play!
Love it! Love the game selection, the vegan cookies are very consistently tasty, and they have really decent lattes.Good game selection!My suggestion for B&B is to find a way to store the games more neatly! Keep the boxes tightly closed with bookends for example? It's a bit of a headache opening a game with lots of small components that have been thrown all around and spill out when you open the box. Velcro in the boxes? not sure. Great cafe!!
Only been here once for coffee. But the vibe was nice. They have lots of games stocked. The staff is really nice and helpful. Small selection of good drinks. Students get a discount. Leave a big tip to support the wonderful staff!
So glad that this Bard and Baker location exists as it is just minutes away from my work!! Amazing drinks and pastries, and the best of vibes. Also, board game fun of course!
Great spot to sit, relax and play a game -- or get some work done. Staff is friendly and attentive, and the coffee and pastries are tasty.