The Board and Brew

This is such a wonderful place for a large group to catch up and have a great meal together. It's right by UMD campus, and there's metered parking behind the building and a fair number of spaces to park at. When you get inside, there are so many tables to choose from. Our group of six was able to sit on a few couches, all facing one another, and the couches were almost tucked away from a lot of the other tables, meaning we could all hear each other. We ordered the old bay fries, Mac & cheese, and beer battered cheese curds to start. I personally loved the old bay fries the most - they were really crispy and the seasoning was done really well. For my entree, I had the arugula and Swiss griddle - I added grilled chicken and it was so good! I typically don't like tomatoes in my sandwiches because they often lack flavor, but the menu said the sandwich had roasted tomatoes inside and I have to say, the roasted tomatoes really took the cake for me. The cocktails are good - I had a Carcassone, which was refreshing and I loved the strawberry and lemon flavor. Towards the end of our group meal/hangout, I ordered a pot of the jasmine tea and absolutely loved that! Service was consistent and our server was really friendly! 10/10 would come back.

I go here for coffee with a friend every once in a while. Their seasonal drinks tend to be very delicious. I also tried their latte with Thai tea syrup and it was very very good. Not too sweet, surprisingly, which was very nice. Highly recommend it.I've had their food a couple times and it was alright, but nothing special. I would come for their coffee, not their food.They've got a pretty extensive board game set that you can access for a flat fee. I haven't tried it before since I usually have my own, but for those who come to the area without any may find this place a fun time.The shop itself is brightly lit and has an open feel to it. The servers are generally friendly.

Been back since the renovations, but never gave an update! I finally managed to make it outside of a workday afternoon. It was the weekend for homecoming, and instead of going to party with the wild folks, I decided to go the opposite direction and come here -- they have a great menu for the evening, and I just knew it wouldn't be overcrowded. And I was right! Now, the thing about this place is unless you walk from campus, you're locked in to pay for parking in that garage that gets awfully crowded at peak time. And last time I tried to park there, the machine was broken and I was forced to download one of the parking apps that I don't already have.But enough about parking, back to the spot. The wall is the most noticeable change since renovations, and it's lovely! The cafe still has the same charm and board games are everywhere!! I got a yummy Korean pulled park sandwich and fries... enjoyed everything about it, and loved the ciabatta bread it came on! Friends got cocktails and they are really cool looking -- it doesn't seem like a place that would have a full bar and get creative, but don't be fooled! They're great. The staff are friendly, accommodating, and attentive. They were happy to move us as more friends showed up. They've been around for quite a while, so if you haven't, make sure you check them out. Any time of the day is perfect.

I had a great time, I came to enjoy the atmosphere and do some homework. I was located in a perfect area where I had an outlet which was amazing. They have wifi. I started with a peppermint mocha which was so good I will definitely be back again! They have so many different flavors of coffee. I had the fried pickles as an appetizer and I definitely recommend they tasted very fresh. My entire was the brew burger, it was okay wasn't a big fan. I'm not a fan of the crunchy onions or idk it kinda had a soapy taste overall my experience was great I recommend on checking this place out they have so many board games! Will definitely be back with friends btw I did use headphones while I studied. Locked in. Thanks team on the great service!

The board and brew is a casual breakfast/ brunch spot. They offer board games to play for $6 per person. The food and coffee are great. I enjoyed the smoked salmon sandwich, prepared on an everything bagel. I loved the s'mores latte finished with honey, cinnamon and a house made marshmallow.

Eat, drink and play games at Board and Brew. The day that I came I definitely tried to add getting some work done to the mix. I wouldn't recommend it if you have to hop onto a meeting because it can get quite loud in here. Their WiFi is good though and there's plenty of tables to sit at. During our time here my friend and I ordered a couple of snacks,- pickle chips (cornmeal added a nice crunch, I'm not the biggest fan of pickles so I don't know if I would get it again) - meatballs (the meatballs and the sauce were both seasoned well and a good size to share) - Brussels sprouts (decent) - frozen mint lemonade (really delicious, kind of pricey) We didn't have time to play games but they had tons of shelves with every game you could think of. Overall a really cute spot if meeting up with friends and you want a quick bite.

Board and Brew gets a full five stars from me! The staff was super helpful. The game selection is glorious. The food is worth ordering. The coffee was good, too! There is a $6 charge per person to play games. At first, I was like... huh? But then I realized that's more than fair, given the table space you take up with the games. We ordered breakfast, and I got their vegan bagel with chickpea pancakes. Holy cow, this is a thing of beauty. I love that their vegan option wasn't just slapped together, but it is thoughtful and intentional. I really liked. We got a couple of seasonal lattes. They were good. The star, though, is the gaming section. So many games to choose from! We played two all the way through and explored a third. We were able to play games we had heard about to find out if we actually liked them. We had an awesome morning date, and I absolutely recommend getting there early. They were busy, but also, parking sucks. Like, really, really sucks.

We have eaten and played at Board and Brew so many times since my daughter became a student at UMD in August! I love the array of yummy and creative food and drinks. Everything I have ordered has all been delicious, and service is always great! But my favorite thing is spending time playing a game from their enormous selection of games! Highly recommend!

Cute Coffee shop/restaurant. I was in the area and stumbled upon it while looking for a coffee shop. This place is more than a coffee shop ... they have a decent lunch n dinner menu annnndddddd they have tons of games available to play. The seating area is big. The coffee was decent. I had pretzel bites. They were quite good. Oh and the gender neutral restroom is quite unique- I must say. The upper part of the wall is a blackboard and there are chalks to write on the wall! Overall a fun place to hangout and spend time, while munching, sipping n playing

Love the concept, of food & games.Got the Oreo coffee and French toast.The Oreo coffee was a bit overpriced for the flavor, but still good nonetheless.The French toast was soaked in an odd, tangy mixture, but I enjoyed the presentation.Good service.