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Cafe Mox

Cafe Mox

Gaming Cafe and Pub
Ballard, Seattle
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8.9/10
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    Dracon W.
    "Great atmosphere, game selection and decent priced menu... well worth the..."(3 Tips)
    Sart
    "Great place to play board games"(6 Tips)
    Ryan H.
    "Great space, great waitresses, great nerds, great games."(2 Tips)
    Katy W.
    "Great place to get a drink while waiting for the gamer"(2 Tips)
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  • Ricardo H.heart icon on user image
    Ricardo HernandezOctober 19, 2014
    Sandwich I had (chicken & white bean hummus) was great. Average service, I suppose it was because there was only three waitress. Lot of nerds playing board games. Nice place.
  • Ashley M.
    Ashley McLeanSeptember 3, 2012
    Great place to get a beer and play a game! Good games to try: Dominion, Puerto Rico, Bang, Citadels, or Ticket to Ride. They always have great suggestions next door!
  • Daniel V.heart icon on user image
    Daniel VailJanuary 20, 2016
    Cafe Mox is a chill place to play board games with friends and have a cup of coffee. Best breakfast sandwiches to date and amazing humus.
  • Neel H.
    Neel HajareJuly 5, 2023
    Tomato soup seemed to be frozen marinara sauce but the grilled cheese was good. Decent selection of local beers on tap and also meads
  • OkCupid Daters' Choice
    Cafe Mox was voted the Best Nerdy Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Seattle. #daterschoice Read more
  • Jon P.heart icon on user image
    Jon PriceSeptember 5, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    nachos are just platter of chips with small pile of toppings on midde - not a compliment. meat and peppers are above average spicy for those who are sensitive.
  • Mel L.heart icon on user image
    Mel LandquistOctober 28, 2016
    This place is so cool. Check out a game, get food and drinks, and play with friends.
  • Dracon W.heart icon on user image
    Dracon WandererJune 16, 2013
    Great atmosphere, game selection and decent priced menu... well worth the time with friends
  • Ryan H.
    Ryan HDecember 20, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great space, great waitresses, great nerds, great games. If had to sum it up in a word, it would be...
  • Sean T.
    Sean ThayerJune 23, 2013
    Awesome game selection, fantastic grilled cheese, and strongbow tallboys. How can you go wrong?
  • Erica J.
    Erica JosephJuly 18, 2013
    This place is amazing. Super great atmosphere and every game you could possibly want.
  • Mary S.heart icon on user image
    Mary SDecember 29, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Games you can try out while you eat and drink! Love it!
  • Andrew C.
    Andrew ChinniciSeptember 23, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Staff seems to be used to cheap geeks who buy one beer and play games for hours. Don't be that guy - support a good business by spending some damn monies there.
  • Katy W.
    Katy WilderMarch 18, 2012
    Great place to get a drink while waiting for the gamer in your life to decide with expansion pack to get.
  • Emily W.
    Emily WFebruary 25, 2014
    Try an iced Americano with almond flavoring and cream!
  • daniel t.
    daniel tuckerApril 19, 2014
    Amazing latte art!
  • Gabriel H.
    Gabriel HerrinSeptember 26, 2011
    One of the best grilled cheese I've ever had. Good board game selection.
  • Pejman P.
    Pejman Pour-MoezziJune 6, 2013
    Grab a cup of tea, and a board game, and wile away the afternoon.
  • Enrique G.heart icon on user image
    Well, this is not a sanctuary for gamers, this is Heaven!
  • Myria J.
    Myria JohnsonJuly 11, 2013
    Food looked really good but we only tried the grilled cheese bites
  • Anthony W.
    Anthony WangJuly 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Happy Hour is 3-6pm! Rumakkkkkkkkkiiii!
  • Dave P.
    Dave PeckFebruary 17, 2013
    Über-hipsters and ultra-nerds intermingle at this Ballard games & beer joint. Fun!
  • Maggie P.heart icon on user image
    Maggie ParkerDecember 31, 2016
    Coffee, board games
  • Dave R.
    Dave RutledgeAugust 29, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    The bar has slide-out tables that work great for various card games.
  • Rob A.
    Rob AnybodyJuly 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Outlets are a bit few & far between. If bringing a laptop, make sure you're charged up!
  • Daniel S.heart icon on user image
    Daniel ShawSeptember 28, 2015
    Bring your own box of Catan.
  • Anthony R.
    Anthony RagsdaleJanuary 22, 2014
    Coffee is always luke warm. I even asked for a hot one.
  • Lani L.
    Lani LumAugust 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the mini grilled cheese bites :) they are sooo yummy!
  • Rod A.heart icon on user image
    Rod ArmstrongNovember 5, 2015
    Selection of games
  • Caren W.
    Caren WyattFebruary 2, 2014
    White cheddar burger is awesome!!!
  • J-sin R.heart icon on user image
    J-sin RathburnFebruary 22, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Really good Americano.
  • Laura C.
    Laura CohnApril 29, 2013
    Fun place for a birthday party!!!
  • Sal p.
    Sal ponceJune 16, 2011
    Beers are a bit pricey but you didn't come here to drink did you?
  • Ryan H.
    Ryan HMarch 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Food here is so tasty!
  • Erik C.
    Erik CarelsMay 19, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Enjoy a tasty Snoqualmie Falls Hefe! It gives you extra green mana!
  • becca k.
    becca kittymeowNovember 23, 2014
    mmmmmm all over the herb chicken sammich
  • Sartheart icon on user image
    SartJune 13, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Great place to play board games Read more
  • Chad B.
    Chad BosquezJuly 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Pokemon League at card kingdom every sunday 3-7pm :D
  • Shannon B.
    Shannon BreithauptAugust 22, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Ember makes derliscious coffee
  • F F.
    F FDecember 30, 2011
    No "meals" but great food!
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