If you're seeking a unique dining experience that combines delicious food with the joy of gaming, Cardboard Corner Cafe is your destination. Located in Overland Park, KS, this inviting cafe is a haven for board game enthusiasts and food lovers alike. Customers rave about the inventive menu, particularly the creative waffle offerings, such as waffle pizzas and BBQ waffle tacos. The gluten-free options are plentiful, catering to dietary needs without compromising flavor—a big win for diners like Jassy who are often limited in choices.
The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance: lively yet comfortable, making it an ideal spot for friends and families. Visitors like Chris Lee appreciate the personal touch from staff who recognize regulars by name, enhancing the welcoming vibe. With spacious seating and private game rooms available for booking, it's a fantastic venue not just for casual outings but also for dedicated game days.
Last but not least, the cafe conveniently connects to a game store, allowing guests to purchase games after sampling them. With affordable prices, clean facilities, and an enthusiasm that permeates the air, Cardboard Corner Cafe promises a delightful experience for any board game lover.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Sells prepared foods
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with university students
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Cardboard Corner Cafe
Jassy Burk
Jul 6,2025
I wanted to know if a board game restaurant existed because it sounded like a cool idea. I Googled it and discovered this place. I have been gluten free for 3.5 years and have found that variety is hardly ever offered at most restaurants. It did not disappoint. They had a lot of gluten free options. Most items on the menu could be made gluten free even the pita bread! We hung out there and played Ticket to ride for the first time and tried out Oregon trail. The environment was perfect too. It wasn't so quiet that it would be awkward to talk and it wasn't so loud that you had to yell to be heard. Perfect sound balance. The menu was great. Waffles. Their "thing" is waffles. Waffles made into pizza, waffles made into tacos. Waffles topped with pulled pork for a BBQ spin. It was inventive and yet classic at the same time. The guys I brought are not the adventurous types when it comes to food so the menu scared them at first. In the end everyone ate every bite of food. Very affordable too. I even walked over to the game store attached and had some games special ordered to arrive this week. Anyway, I appreciated it. :) Below -fried pickles, Wacho, Pizza, and I forgot the fries. Next time I will try chicken and waffles.
Edd
May 2,2025
Excellent local tabletop store and cafe with a large selection of well kept games and a decent community of people and staff. Good spot to host game days and private game rooms can be booked at decent prices as well. Highly recommend joining their Discord for LFG posts of various games and events.
Chris Lee
May 2,2025
I basically live here on my days off. A fun place to chill and unwind. Servers after a few visits really try to recognize you. After a bit of reasonable time they will call you by name when they serve you. Great Place! Probably some of the cleanest restrooms in a dining establishment. On the amount of price per person, I usually splurge when here. Only during special events or New Year's Eve is it very loud. Fun for the whole family or just a kid at heart.
Sasha Logan
Apr 4,2025
What a perfect hang out for friends and families! I came last week with a couple friends, we had a great time playing a game from the giant selection. When I saw they had gluten free desserts I knew I had to come back with my family, as my gluten free daughter could share a treat with us while we all enjoyed trying a new game! This is for sure going to become a regular hang out for our board game loving family.
Melody Ellison
Apr 4,2025
This is a culmination of my favorite things; waffles, board games, and amazing atmosphere. Everyone is there to enjoy good food and fun drinks, play board games, and have a great time together. You can try out a board game while enjoying your food, and then walk next door to buy the game if you love it!
Savannah G
Mar 28,2025
This was a great evening. We got the Blackberry, Brie, and Bacon Waffle and The Sea Devil Mocktail. The waffle was unique and quite good. The Mocktail was rather believable in the flavor of the alcohol free rum. We played Star Wars Outer Rim and had just enough time to learn and play Hey, That’s My Fish! The staff were friendly, polite, and helpful. We will definitely be coming back!
Wichulee
Mar 25,2025
We love their game rooms and what they have to offer table top gamers. Next door (connected to the game room) sells board games, models, pins, plushies, dnd books and related items. The have a life-sized DRIZZT Do'urden of house DAERMON N'A'SHEZBAERNON on display OH! Their savory waffles are quite amazing, especially the cheesy ones, which are super airy and crispy!! I loved their lemonade bubble tea and London Fog.
Sarah Gordon
Mar 25,2025
This is the best board game cafe I've been to across multiple cities. I go about one to two times a year when I'm in the area. Fun food (although I'm sad that they no longer carry my favorite fried pickles! please bring them back!) as always, and now they do seasonal drinks which is great. We got two plates of the loaded nachos, artichoke dip, and various drinks. Huge selection of board games and lots of table space. My party of 6 and I stayed for 6 hours and bought board games on the way out. Thank you for always providing the best experience!! We love cardboard corner.
Reviews For Cardboard Corner Cafe