Pay-per-play or membership options with hundreds of games, from classics to new releases, with staff recommendations.
Serving savory and sweet dishes like chicken waffle sandwiches, mochi waffles, and handcrafted drinks, including coffee and specialty beverages.
Hosting regular events such as D&D Adventurer's League, Magic: The Gathering, and other tabletop game sessions.
Tables available for all party sizes, with reservations recommended for busy times, in a spacious, welcoming environment.
A friendly space for gamers to connect, with knowledgeable staff and a vibrant local community atmosphere.
Spent a few hours here on our last day visiting San Fransisco. Was very busy and we felt lucky to get a table. Big selection of boardgames with welcoming staff keen to help with our decision making. Great coffee, chicken waffle sandwich was delicious, served quickly and came with the best fries we experienced in San Francisco. TGP was fairly noisy when we visited but that's to be expected as there were gaming events happinging at the same time. Great place that I dont hesitate to recommend.
My partner loves playing Magic the Gathering and we were looking for a spot to play. He found this place and we decided to give it a try. Parking can be difficult but we managed to snag a spot nearby. The staff are welcoming and knowledgeable, there are plenty of tables for all different party sizes (reservations are definitely highly recommended), and it's nice that there are food and drink options.
My husband and I recently got into DnD and happened to find an Adventurer’s League campaign at The Game Parlour starting at Level 1 this past summer. I am so grateful to have found this group of super friendly, welcoming, helpful, and fun folks to play DnD with! The game masters are awesome and I couldn’t have asked for a better intro to DnD… I also feel tremendously lucky live nearby to be able to walk to the store, which has a great variety of sweet & savoury snacks, caffeinated and non-caffeinated drinks, alcoholic beverages, and even ice cream to boot! Happy to hear that they are expanding into the space next door…. Overall, we find the community and staff at the Game Parlour to be so kind and welcoming, and we look forward to many more sessions of DnD AL to come.
Not the largest selection of board games to play. $7/to play all day. $60/10 games. $250 for all year, 20% off food. I would recommend if I lived in the neighborhood based on cost alone. One large room to play. Can order food (mochi waffles, savory and sweet), non-alcoholic drinks, and ice cream with a QR code at the table. The staff is nice.
Amazing food, vibe and service. Although we didn't have time to actually play the games, it looked super fun. We ordered the Level Up Sandwich, the Root fries and the Dracula drink. Everything was fresh, servers were kind and helpful and the overall place was popping on this Saturday afternoon

Where great food meets epic games in the heart of San Francisco.
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The Game Parlour is a vibrant cafe and board game hub in San Francisco's Irving Street, offering a unique blend of delicious food, drinks, and an extensive library of board games. With a 4.8-star rating from nearly 800 reviews, we provide a welcoming space for gamers, friends, and families to enjoy everything from casual play to organized events like D&D Adventurer's League and Magic: The Gathering. Our menu features crowd-pleasers like chicken waffle sandwiches, mochi waffles, and handcrafted beverages, all served in a lively, community-focused atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking for a fun outing, join us for an unforgettable experience.
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