Battle Grounds Gaming Cafe
3738 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232, United States, Portland, OR
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Johanna Burgess
2 years agoAbsolutely wonderful atmosphere, with a very friendly and cool staff. The rooms used for gaming are spacious and comfortable. Excellent game selection, with gaming supplies I haven't seen elsewhere (dice towers, life counters, character sheets and maps, in addition to board game selection). Also, th... Read more
Absolutely wonderful atmosphere, with a very friendly and cool staff. The rooms used for gaming are spacious and comfortable. Excellent game selection, with gaming supplies I haven't seen elsewhere (dice towers, life counters, character sheets and maps, in addition to board game selection). Also, the coffee selection from Blue Kangaroo is delightful, and the tea from D&Tea is always an exquisite choice. Highly recommend! Show less
Johanna Burgess
2 years agoAbsolutely wonderful atmosphere, with a very friendly and cool staff. The rooms used for gaming are spacious and comfortable. Excellent game selection, with gaming supplies I haven't seen elsewhere (dice towers, life counters, character sheets and maps, in addition to board game selection). Also, th... Read more
Absolutely wonderful atmosphere, with a very friendly and cool staff. The rooms used for gaming are spacious and comfortable. Excellent game selection, with gaming supplies I haven't seen elsewhere (dice towers, life counters, character sheets and maps, in addition to board game selection). Also, the coffee selection from Blue Kangaroo is delightful, and the tea from D&Tea is always an exquisite choice. Highly recommend! Show less
Kami Ford
Excellent gaming Cafe! The tea is great, I'm especially a fan of their fogs. Gaming area gets very loud when full, I recommend bringing your loops if you struggle with auditory overwhelm. Board game selection is incredible, but a bit on the deep strategy side. I wish it was organized by type first... Read more
Excellent gaming Cafe! The tea is great, I'm especially a fan of their fogs. Gaming area gets very loud when full, I recommend bringing your loops if you struggle with auditory overwhelm. Board game selection is incredible, but a bit on the deep strategy side. I wish it was organized by type first, like 2 player, gateway, etc. Dice and game selection is also very good! Staff is helpful and friendly. Show less
Kami Ford
Excellent gaming Cafe! The tea is great, I'm especially a fan of their fogs. Gaming area gets very loud when full, I recommend bringing your loops if you struggle with auditory overwhelm. Board game selection is incredible, but a bit on the deep strategy side. I wish it was organized by type first... Read more
Excellent gaming Cafe! The tea is great, I'm especially a fan of their fogs. Gaming area gets very loud when full, I recommend bringing your loops if you struggle with auditory overwhelm. Board game selection is incredible, but a bit on the deep strategy side. I wish it was organized by type first, like 2 player, gateway, etc. Dice and game selection is also very good! Staff is helpful and friendly. Show less
Zee
11 months agoThis place is awesome! I met up with some friends for a ttrpg session 0 the other day and I had a great time. Great atmosphere, a bunch of board games they let you play for free, and the staff was super nice and helpful.
Zee
11 months agoThis place is awesome! I met up with some friends for a ttrpg session 0 the other day and I had a great time. Great atmosphere, a bunch of board games they let you play for free, and the staff was super nice and helpful.
Chip Bernhardt
11 months agoA cozy cafe that also happens to carry some basic necessities for any table gamer. The coffee is great, the marionberry "poptart" was excellent, and then I bought some Magic cards. Definitely recommend nerdy folx stopping in.
Chip Bernhardt
11 months agoA cozy cafe that also happens to carry some basic necessities for any table gamer. The coffee is great, the marionberry "poptart" was excellent, and then I bought some Magic cards. Definitely recommend nerdy folx stopping in.
Lexy
5 months agoThe staff were amazingly helpful with both gaming products and the cafe. Environment can get loud, but that is common with gaming environments.
Lexy
5 months agoThe staff were amazingly helpful with both gaming products and the cafe. Environment can get loud, but that is common with gaming environments.
Carrie Munnick
1 year agoBattle Grounds is such a great little coffee shop. I normally won't sit in a coffee shop because the lighting is agressive, but battle grounds is very comfortable with great tasting coffee and tea. I also like using all the games they have available. The staff are attentive and quick, you won't be w... Read more
Battle Grounds is such a great little coffee shop. I normally won't sit in a coffee shop because the lighting is agressive, but battle grounds is very comfortable with great tasting coffee and tea. I also like using all the games they have available. The staff are attentive and quick, you won't be waiting on your coffee for 15 min. Show less
Carrie Munnick
1 year agoBattle Grounds is such a great little coffee shop. I normally won't sit in a coffee shop because the lighting is agressive, but battle grounds is very comfortable with great tasting coffee and tea. I also like using all the games they have available. The staff are attentive and quick, you won't be w... Read more
Battle Grounds is such a great little coffee shop. I normally won't sit in a coffee shop because the lighting is agressive, but battle grounds is very comfortable with great tasting coffee and tea. I also like using all the games they have available. The staff are attentive and quick, you won't be waiting on your coffee for 15 min. Show less
Alan K.
8 months agoChillest gaming Cafe in town. Owner and employees are super friendly, and there are lots of games to borrow and play. Menu could use some sprucing up, but the drinks are on point.
Alan K.
8 months agoChillest gaming Cafe in town. Owner and employees are super friendly, and there are lots of games to borrow and play. Menu could use some sprucing up, but the drinks are on point.
Benjamin Balzer
2 years agoSuper fun new gaming venue with some of the most accessible, friendly, and knowledgeable staff in the whole city! Check out the custom 3D printing service while you're there, and the community hobby workshops! They're local family-owned, and super cool! 11/10 definitely recommend, neighbors! ☕🧙🏼♂... Read more
Super fun new gaming venue with some of the most accessible, friendly, and knowledgeable staff in the whole city! Check out the custom 3D printing service while you're there, and the community hobby workshops! They're local family-owned, and super cool! 11/10 definitely recommend, neighbors! ☕🧙🏼♂️✨ Show less
Benjamin Balzer
2 years agoSuper fun new gaming venue with some of the most accessible, friendly, and knowledgeable staff in the whole city! Check out the custom 3D printing service while you're there, and the community hobby workshops! They're local family-owned, and super cool! 11/10 definitely recommend, neighbors! ☕🧙🏼♂... Read more
Super fun new gaming venue with some of the most accessible, friendly, and knowledgeable staff in the whole city! Check out the custom 3D printing service while you're there, and the community hobby workshops! They're local family-owned, and super cool! 11/10 definitely recommend, neighbors! ☕🧙🏼♂️✨ Show less
Pablo Martos
2 years agoSuper cute little gaming cafe! Their tea was superb, and they had a wide selection of games out for use, along with a lot of great looking merch and really entertaining dice and dice towers, good looking paints and miniatures, all kinds of cool stuff.
Pablo Martos
2 years agoSuper cute little gaming cafe! Their tea was superb, and they had a wide selection of games out for use, along with a lot of great looking merch and really entertaining dice and dice towers, good looking paints and miniatures, all kinds of cool stuff.
Jay Pro
11 months agoGreatly enjoy my time here for DnD. The hostess is attentive and kind. They even deliver your food anywhere to you in the shop. Something so small but such a huge difference that makes me want to offer my patronage more. The prices are also quite competitive. I would choose here for a drop in meal o... Read more
Greatly enjoy my time here for DnD. The hostess is attentive and kind. They even deliver your food anywhere to you in the shop. Something so small but such a huge difference that makes me want to offer my patronage more. The prices are also quite competitive. I would choose here for a drop in meal over any of the local chains. The back room is large and spacious. A little echoey for my taste (currently hearing impaired). But not much one can do about the acoustics. Show less
Jay Pro
11 months agoGreatly enjoy my time here for DnD. The hostess is attentive and kind. They even deliver your food anywhere to you in the shop. Something so small but such a huge difference that makes me want to offer my patronage more. The prices are also quite competitive. I would choose here for a drop in meal o... Read more
Greatly enjoy my time here for DnD. The hostess is attentive and kind. They even deliver your food anywhere to you in the shop. Something so small but such a huge difference that makes me want to offer my patronage more. The prices are also quite competitive. I would choose here for a drop in meal over any of the local chains. The back room is large and spacious. A little echoey for my taste (currently hearing impaired). But not much one can do about the acoustics. Show less
Devon Lyon
Wonderful place for both top quality coffee and pastries, but a solid selection of new tabletop games. There is also a larger room in the back that has a number of tables set up for play, as well as a rentable, private room for game sessions. All around great spot.
Devon Lyon
Wonderful place for both top quality coffee and pastries, but a solid selection of new tabletop games. There is also a larger room in the back that has a number of tables set up for play, as well as a rentable, private room for game sessions. All around great spot.
Callista Robertson
12 months agoI've been loving this place for planning games. The drinks are great and you can get a little snack while you sit and enjoy the nerd vibe. They're very generous, letting me sit in the front cafe area for 3 hours on a Saturday, pouring over my books and taking notes. The rooms in the back are more bo... Read more
I've been loving this place for planning games. The drinks are great and you can get a little snack while you sit and enjoy the nerd vibe. They're very generous, letting me sit in the front cafe area for 3 hours on a Saturday, pouring over my books and taking notes. The rooms in the back are more boisterous, lots of people playing card games and tabletop games. A really great nerdy community space. Show less
Callista Robertson
12 months agoI've been loving this place for planning games. The drinks are great and you can get a little snack while you sit and enjoy the nerd vibe. They're very generous, letting me sit in the front cafe area for 3 hours on a Saturday, pouring over my books and taking notes. The rooms in the back are more bo... Read more
I've been loving this place for planning games. The drinks are great and you can get a little snack while you sit and enjoy the nerd vibe. They're very generous, letting me sit in the front cafe area for 3 hours on a Saturday, pouring over my books and taking notes. The rooms in the back are more boisterous, lots of people playing card games and tabletop games. A really great nerdy community space. Show less
N H
5 months agoA smaller selection of games compared to most shops, however one of the most welcoming and inviting owners I’ve met. Everytime I’ve stopped in, I’ve seen a solid, inclusive community of gamers. Definitely worth checking out.
N H
5 months agoA smaller selection of games compared to most shops, however one of the most welcoming and inviting owners I’ve met. Everytime I’ve stopped in, I’ve seen a solid, inclusive community of gamers. Definitely worth checking out.
Chris Trulsen
3 months agoStopped by here on a whim and we are glad we did! We caught the owner during a slow time and we chatted about games over coffee. He even taught us how to play a new game! We will definitely be back whenever we are in town!
Chris Trulsen
3 months agoStopped by here on a whim and we are glad we did! We caught the owner during a slow time and we chatted about games over coffee. He even taught us how to play a new game! We will definitely be back whenever we are in town!
Jen Olson
Welcoming spot with friendly & helpful staff. There are small cafe tables in the front, and bigger tables for more involved gaming in the back, as well as an extensive game library to give you the opportunity to try out something new. An excellent way to spend a little time away from a screen for a... Read more
Welcoming spot with friendly & helpful staff. There are small cafe tables in the front, and bigger tables for more involved gaming in the back, as well as an extensive game library to give you the opportunity to try out something new. An excellent way to spend a little time away from a screen for all ages. I highly recommend the Buckleberry Fog made with D&Tea's Shire Second Breakfast, a frosted sugar cookie from Spielman's, and a game of Dice Throne! (Pictured in photo #1 is a special Pride month bagel from Spielman's, alongside a Buckleberry Fog. Photo #2 is a Halfling Hero’s Feast charcuterie board, an iced Buckleberry Fog, & Spielman’s frosted sugar cookie.) Show less
Jen Olson
Welcoming spot with friendly & helpful staff. There are small cafe tables in the front, and bigger tables for more involved gaming in the back, as well as an extensive game library to give you the opportunity to try out something new. An excellent way to spend a little time away from a screen for a... Read more
Welcoming spot with friendly & helpful staff. There are small cafe tables in the front, and bigger tables for more involved gaming in the back, as well as an extensive game library to give you the opportunity to try out something new. An excellent way to spend a little time away from a screen for all ages. I highly recommend the Buckleberry Fog made with D&Tea's Shire Second Breakfast, a frosted sugar cookie from Spielman's, and a game of Dice Throne! (Pictured in photo #1 is a special Pride month bagel from Spielman's, alongside a Buckleberry Fog. Photo #2 is a Halfling Hero’s Feast charcuterie board, an iced Buckleberry Fog, & Spielman’s frosted sugar cookie.) Show less
Matthew Taft
Super neat board game cafe - friendly staff, knowledgeable, and passionate. Play games, buy games, rent games. Cafe with coffee, tea, fun concoctions, bagels, pastries, cookies and some are vegan bagels, vegan pastries, and vegan cookies. Considerate folks curated a welcoming, collaborative atmosphe... Read more
Super neat board game cafe - friendly staff, knowledgeable, and passionate. Play games, buy games, rent games. Cafe with coffee, tea, fun concoctions, bagels, pastries, cookies and some are vegan bagels, vegan pastries, and vegan cookies. Considerate folks curated a welcoming, collaborative atmosphere to hang out and enjoy. Highly recommend. Show less
Matthew Taft
Super neat board game cafe - friendly staff, knowledgeable, and passionate. Play games, buy games, rent games. Cafe with coffee, tea, fun concoctions, bagels, pastries, cookies and some are vegan bagels, vegan pastries, and vegan cookies. Considerate folks curated a welcoming, collaborative atmosphe... Read more
Super neat board game cafe - friendly staff, knowledgeable, and passionate. Play games, buy games, rent games. Cafe with coffee, tea, fun concoctions, bagels, pastries, cookies and some are vegan bagels, vegan pastries, and vegan cookies. Considerate folks curated a welcoming, collaborative atmosphere to hang out and enjoy. Highly recommend. Show less
greg becker
4 months agoCoffee hit the spot and it was chill enough my little had a blast looking around! The shop doesnt add on cost to the packs, which is rare. Wasnt expecting to get spiderman expansion but had to when I got there 💪🤓👍 Coming back for more soon!
greg becker
4 months agoCoffee hit the spot and it was chill enough my little had a blast looking around! The shop doesnt add on cost to the packs, which is rare. Wasnt expecting to get spiderman expansion but had to when I got there 💪🤓👍 Coming back for more soon!
A.J. Rubineau
6 months agoIt was a crazy hot summer day, and a group of us visiting family in town were looking for a good place to beat the Heat and pass the time in good company. Enter Battle Ground!! We found the café charming, welcoming, and blessedly cool. We passed a pleasant two hours in a heated game of code names, ... Read more
It was a crazy hot summer day, and a group of us visiting family in town were looking for a good place to beat the Heat and pass the time in good company. Enter Battle Ground!! We found the café charming, welcoming, and blessedly cool. We passed a pleasant two hours in a heated game of code names, while enjoying some cold brew, tea, and snacks. Such a gem of a place, I wish them all success! Show less
A.J. Rubineau
6 months agoIt was a crazy hot summer day, and a group of us visiting family in town were looking for a good place to beat the Heat and pass the time in good company. Enter Battle Ground!! We found the café charming, welcoming, and blessedly cool. We passed a pleasant two hours in a heated game of code names, ... Read more
It was a crazy hot summer day, and a group of us visiting family in town were looking for a good place to beat the Heat and pass the time in good company. Enter Battle Ground!! We found the café charming, welcoming, and blessedly cool. We passed a pleasant two hours in a heated game of code names, while enjoying some cold brew, tea, and snacks. Such a gem of a place, I wish them all success! Show less
The GingerBuilder
4 months agoI didnt go here for any food or anything but friends have and the employees are always nice and welcoming. The atmosphere is nice and the area to play games is great. We made it a day event to hang out here and play magic the gathering.
The GingerBuilder
4 months agoI didnt go here for any food or anything but friends have and the employees are always nice and welcoming. The atmosphere is nice and the area to play games is great. We made it a day event to hang out here and play magic the gathering.
Brian Morgan
3 months agoI ordered a charcuterie for rat girl dinner and Miles was kind enough to reach out and let me know my feast would not look like the heavenly picture in the app. This is what I received. Miles, you are a winner. ❤️
Brian Morgan
3 months agoI ordered a charcuterie for rat girl dinner and Miles was kind enough to reach out and let me know my feast would not look like the heavenly picture in the app. This is what I received. Miles, you are a winner. ❤️
Devon Chenoweth
3 months agoMy boyfriend and I were visiting from out of state and we stopped by to take a look. Very nice atmosphere, cool vibe and very nice staff who went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. They were prepping for various events and I hope it all goes smoothly and everyone has a great time.
Devon Chenoweth
3 months agoMy boyfriend and I were visiting from out of state and we stopped by to take a look. Very nice atmosphere, cool vibe and very nice staff who went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. They were prepping for various events and I hope it all goes smoothly and everyone has a great time.
Tiffani Sanford
A great place to meet with friends. Lots of options of board games to play or bring your own. Delicious bagel based sandwiches and delicious drinks. The matcha latte was chef’s kiss.
Tiffani Sanford
A great place to meet with friends. Lots of options of board games to play or bring your own. Delicious bagel based sandwiches and delicious drinks. The matcha latte was chef’s kiss.
Gavin Stair
4 months agoBest coffee shop I've ever been to. Food and drinks are amazing (my personal favorite is the mage's minty matcha,) and the staff are incredibly friendly. I go here every week or two with my friends, and without a doubt, this is the best coffee shop I've ever been to.
Gavin Stair
4 months agoBest coffee shop I've ever been to. Food and drinks are amazing (my personal favorite is the mage's minty matcha,) and the staff are incredibly friendly. I go here every week or two with my friends, and without a doubt, this is the best coffee shop I've ever been to.
Matthew Moy
4 months agoGreat place to relax with welcoming staff and big selection of board and card games. The employees are cheerful and greet you and always willing to help you if you have any questions. And if you choose to partake in grabbing a table and getting to playing a game or subsidence–have fun, or if you ha... Read more
Great place to relax with welcoming staff and big selection of board and card games. The employees are cheerful and greet you and always willing to help you if you have any questions. And if you choose to partake in grabbing a table and getting to playing a game or subsidence–have fun, or if you happen to run into one with complicated rules; you'll survive the learning process! Don't quote me on that, I'm no expert. Food's good simple cafe food, I love their creative fogs (tea lattes) and begal sandwiches. Who knew there are fogs beyond the London Fog (Baldur's Fog; obviously)–I like the one with huckleberry syrup. Also; I didn't even know there were such things as tea lattes! The price is fair. I'm mostly there for a personal Sunday gathering so I'm mostly focused on the food and the games and the company. So many games to try, I'm trying so many types beyond what I imagined was possible from my childhood games such as Monopoly. Catan is a modern classic that I finally got to experience–lovely! Show less
Matthew Moy
4 months agoGreat place to relax with welcoming staff and big selection of board and card games. The employees are cheerful and greet you and always willing to help you if you have any questions. And if you choose to partake in grabbing a table and getting to playing a game or subsidence–have fun, or if you ha... Read more
Great place to relax with welcoming staff and big selection of board and card games. The employees are cheerful and greet you and always willing to help you if you have any questions. And if you choose to partake in grabbing a table and getting to playing a game or subsidence–have fun, or if you happen to run into one with complicated rules; you'll survive the learning process! Don't quote me on that, I'm no expert. Food's good simple cafe food, I love their creative fogs (tea lattes) and begal sandwiches. Who knew there are fogs beyond the London Fog (Baldur's Fog; obviously)–I like the one with huckleberry syrup. Also; I didn't even know there were such things as tea lattes! The price is fair. I'm mostly there for a personal Sunday gathering so I'm mostly focused on the food and the games and the company. So many games to try, I'm trying so many types beyond what I imagined was possible from my childhood games such as Monopoly. Catan is a modern classic that I finally got to experience–lovely! Show less
Heather Hodgson Kuhl
2 months agoWe had a great time visiting. Coffee was good, atmosphere was great. We enjoyed a couple of hours playing some new-to-us games available in the game library
Heather Hodgson Kuhl
2 months agoWe had a great time visiting. Coffee was good, atmosphere was great. We enjoyed a couple of hours playing some new-to-us games available in the game library
William Mobley
6 months agoI stopped in for the first time with a friend to pick up RCCC tickets and grab a coffee. The barista was so nice and made the most delicious coffee with cinnamon that I've ever had in my life, as well as an amazing mint matcha! They also have a nice selection of tabletop games to purchase and a libr... Read more
I stopped in for the first time with a friend to pick up RCCC tickets and grab a coffee. The barista was so nice and made the most delicious coffee with cinnamon that I've ever had in my life, as well as an amazing mint matcha! They also have a nice selection of tabletop games to purchase and a library if you want to try out games while you're there. The genderless bathrooms were really nice as well and have fun symbols on them. There are several tables throughout to chill and play games at. There are also some really cool laser cut wooden and acrylic card cases and crafted dice boxes, as well as miniatures and handmade dice. Will definitely be back again! The service was awesome! 😊 Show less
William Mobley
6 months agoI stopped in for the first time with a friend to pick up RCCC tickets and grab a coffee. The barista was so nice and made the most delicious coffee with cinnamon that I've ever had in my life, as well as an amazing mint matcha! They also have a nice selection of tabletop games to purchase and a libr... Read more
I stopped in for the first time with a friend to pick up RCCC tickets and grab a coffee. The barista was so nice and made the most delicious coffee with cinnamon that I've ever had in my life, as well as an amazing mint matcha! They also have a nice selection of tabletop games to purchase and a library if you want to try out games while you're there. The genderless bathrooms were really nice as well and have fun symbols on them. There are several tables throughout to chill and play games at. There are also some really cool laser cut wooden and acrylic card cases and crafted dice boxes, as well as miniatures and handmade dice. Will definitely be back again! The service was awesome! 😊 Show less
Opening Hours
Wednesday: 12 to 10 PM Thursday: 12 to 10 PM Friday: 12 to 10 PM Saturday: 10 AM to 10 PM Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM Monday: 12 to 10 PM Tuesday: 12 to 10 PM