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Cafe Mox

Cafe Mox

Gaming Cafe and Pub
Ballard, Seattle
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Cafe Mox
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    Ranked #5 for grilled cheese sandwiches in Seattle
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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)
    Ashley M.
    "Great place to get a beer and play a game!"(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!
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • OkCupid Daters' Choice
    OkCupid Daters' ChoiceJuly 13, 2017
    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
  • 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...
  • Erica J.
    Erica JosephJuly 18, 2013
    This place is amazing. Super great atmosphere and every game you could possibly want.
  • 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.
  • Sean T.
    Sean ThayerJune 23, 2013
    Awesome game selection, fantastic grilled cheese, and strongbow tallboys. How can you go wrong?
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • daniel t.
    daniel tuckerApril 19, 2014
    Amazing latte art!
  • Dave R.
    Dave RutledgeAugust 29, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    The bar has slide-out tables that work great for various card games.
  • Myria J.
    Myria JohnsonJuly 11, 2013
    Food looked really good but we only tried the grilled cheese bites
  • Dave P.
    Dave PeckFebruary 17, 2013
    Über-hipsters and ultra-nerds intermingle at this Ballard games & beer joint. Fun!
  • Emily W.
    Emily WFebruary 25, 2014
    Try an iced Americano with almond flavoring and cream!
  • Lani L.
    Lani LumAugust 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the mini grilled cheese bites :) they are sooo yummy!
  • Maggie P.heart icon on user image
    Maggie ParkerDecember 31, 2016
    Coffee, board games
  • Enrique G.heart icon on user image
    Enrique Gutiérrez ArzateAugust 3, 2022
    Well, this is not a sanctuary for gamers, this is Heaven!
  • Anthony R.
    Anthony RagsdaleJanuary 22, 2014
    Coffee is always luke warm. I even asked for a hot one.
  • 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!
  • Anthony W.
    Anthony WangJuly 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Happy Hour is 3-6pm! Rumakkkkkkkkkiiii!
  • Rod A.heart icon on user image
    Rod ArmstrongNovember 5, 2015
    Selection of games
  • Laura C.
    Laura CohnApril 29, 2013
    Fun place for a birthday party!!!
  • Daniel S.heart icon on user image
    Daniel ShawSeptember 28, 2015
    Bring your own box of Catan.
  • becca k.
    becca kittymeowNovember 23, 2014
    mmmmmm all over the herb chicken sammich
  • J-sin R.heart icon on user image
    J-sin RathburnFebruary 22, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Really good Americano.
  • Caren W.
    Caren WyattFebruary 2, 2014
    White cheddar burger is awesome!!!
  • Sal p.
    Sal ponceJune 16, 2011
    Beers are a bit pricey but you didn't come here to drink did you?
  • Sartheart icon on user image
    SartJune 13, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Great place to play board games Read more
  • Erik C.
    Erik CarelsMay 19, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Enjoy a tasty Snoqualmie Falls Hefe! It gives you extra green mana!
  • Ryan H.
    Ryan HMarch 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Food here is so tasty!
  • Chad B.
    Chad BosquezJuly 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Pokemon League at card kingdom every sunday 3-7pm :D
  • F F.
    F FDecember 30, 2011
    No "meals" but great food!
  • Shannon B.
    Shannon BreithauptAugust 22, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Ember makes derliscious coffee
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Cafe Mox
5105 Leary Ave NW (at NW Dock Pl)
Seattle, WA 98107
United States
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Cafe Mox is a gaming parlor. We serve homemade delicious food and pour local brews from the cozy corner of Leary and Dock.
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Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
  • Mon–Thu, Sun
    • 10:00 AM–Midnight
  • Fri–Sat
    • 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
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(206) 436-0540
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@cafemox
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Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
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Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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Beer
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