Across the Board Cafe

I have been here about 15 times, only got a table about 8. It’s just that kind of a place, so make a reservation if you want to get in after 6. I started coming here when they first openned ;there was no 3 hour limit but I wondered how they were going to balance making a living and satisfying the average 12 hour Risk fanatics. Looks like making a living won out so be prepared to be given notice more than a few times by your server. (They can’t exactly go cold turkey on a gamer !) As for the food the Asian rice wraps have been on the menu from the start and have been consistently fresh every time I ordered. I’m also a big fan of the curry, especially with a game of checkers. There is not always a vegetarian option on the soups which can be disappointing but on more than one occasion the chef dug thru the fridge and provided options (an interesting apple squash soup was memorable) and the effort was much appreciated even if the outcome can sometimes be a little wayward. I give this place 4 stars for effort. This is a genuine independent and sincere sort of place and I think they struggle with the success of having to turn away people and create interesting game nuanced food at a moderate price. But they appear to be in it for all the right reasons and hit more home runs than not. Best tip — Do dinner and a movie at cinematheque which is right across the street. Make reservation for 5:45. Buy tkts in advance for Cinema. Tell the server and game master you need to be at the 7pm movie. I’ve always had dinner on time including latte and dessert (pumpkin pie was very good) and the game masters are fantastic at editing the hundreds (literally) of games to a fun few that will fit into your schedule.

My husband and I saw this place featured on One Dish Winnipeg and were stoked to check it out. We arrived and discovered every table had been reserved for the entire evening, so we squatted at a table for about an hour before the reso began.
We ordered the charcuterie featured in the ODW video, and it was ok; more meat than cheese and not enough crackers.
The selection of games is quite impressive and the atmosphere is open and fresh.
While we had a nice time, there were two things that irked us. First, despite spending $ 50 in food and drink, we were still expected to pay an additional $ 5 per person gaming fee. This is a policy we feel the owners should revisit, especially when you order a meal and drinks. Second was the constant reminders to vacate the table: 45 mins prior, 30 mins prior, and 20 mins prior. We get it, we are adults, we can tell time, we can read the reservation card on the table, and we already agreed to leave before the group arrived. It kinda felt like we were being shooed out the door.
Pretty cool new place and would be fun for a group, just be sure to make a reservation.

Had a great lunch with my daughter here and looked over a g colletion of board games you can play. Planning to have another trip back here soon to both eat, and play games with some friends. ood sized