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"This place is super cool. They offer all kinds of board and card games while you have snack foods and delicious and unique coffee drinks."
Phone: (+1)5189486693
Address: 501 Broadway, 12180, Troy, US, United States
Reservation, Booking
City: Troy
Website: https://www.bardandbaker.com/
Tuesday: 11:00 -22:00
Wednesday: 11:00 -22:00
Thursday: 11:00 -22:00
Friday: 11:00 -24:00
Saturday: 11:00 -24:00
Sunday: 11:00 -18:00
Dishes: 10
Categories: 5
Reviews: 984
As someone visiting from outside of New York State, I was excited to enter the Cafe, my first board game cafe. However, my excitement quickly faded when I was immediately instructed to put on a mask upon entering. I put on a customer-supplied N95 mask and proceeded to the counter to order food. To my dismay, I was informed that a reservation was required to dine inside. Despite there being 10 open tables, they were all reportedly reserved within five minutes of our arrival. I later found out on their Google page that they were only seating at 50% capacity. I had planned to spend approximately $50 on drinks and food and potentially return during my next ski trip to New York. However, I left w...
my absolute favourite place in troy. amazing eating, great drinks (both with and without alcohol) and honestly some of the best employees I've ever met. the owners can be found routinely behind the counter itself, as hard as the incredible people they employ. everyone has great suggestions if you don't know what to eat, drink or play, and it's always a welcoming environment. not to mention their fantastic events and how queer inclusive the space is. I'll take anyone I can there as often as I can. they appreciate the security of their customers and their employees and made a killer job during the quarantine to smile and provide great food and drinks. I would give them 13 stars if I could
Can’t say enough good about this place!! A wonderful, unique idea that is beautifully executed. Food is always above and beyond, staff are extremely kind and I’m always excited to go back. Importantly, you can feel safe patronizing both locations knowing that they take public health and safety seriously. My personal favorites are the breakfast and bubble tea options that you can’t get anywhere else locally, and I can’t wait for the Albany location to expand!!
Excellent spot! Very unique place with a plethora of board games to play.Came here during lunch. Highly recommend getting one of their sandwiches. Their ciabatta bread is homemade. In addition, their cocktails rock! I love that they put boba beads in some of them! Try the pisco pineapple punch! :)But I don’t recommend getting their salads. There was no flavor and just felt like a boring salad that I can make at home. Book a table now
I am from well out of NY state (midwest to be more exact) and have fallen in love with this cafe, between the folks working there, the delicious drinks (i recommend the greyskull) and cookies that I always make sure to bring back home for the family, Bard and Baker has always provided a warm atmosphere. Well worth the lengthy drive, and even worth the gifted delivery to close friends lucky enough to live nearby.
I left my mask in my car and was immediately bruised to attract one. the mask they offer was super tight and unpleasant. I am always treated very rudely by the same overweight, older, white female manager. I don't care if my calm spirit. very expensive for very little value. paid $5 for a bundled cake and it was a mini bundled cake. it was tiny. I would have liked to have the size of the portion I paid for.
Ignore the negative review from an uninformed individual who doesn't understand the impact of a pandemic on small businesses. This restaurant is exceptional, offering the best cocktails and mixed drinks in the capital region, paired with delicious dishes. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, consistently providing a five-star experience.
My husband and I love Bard and Baker! We get takeout dinner from there often and are looking forward to frequenting for games again soon. We also got our wedding cake custom made by Bard and Baker and it was a huge hit. SO delicious. I think about it often! Highly recommend their baked goods, sandwiches, and pizza bagels! Book a table now
Our group ended up leaving after ordering just a single drink and went to a different establishment. It's disappointing that we had this experience, especially since we've heard so many good things about the place. I'm not sure if we'll give it another try anytime soon.
This place is super cool. They offer all kinds of board and card games while you have snack foods and delicious and unique coffee drinks.
