Caverns & Forests Board Game Café — Restaurant in North Little Rock

We went on a Wednesday night while the roads were icy and were surprised to find ourselves the only guests! Although we had different expectations, it became an absolutely perfect date. Matt greeted and seated us, explaining how they operate (lanterns on your table number to "call" for a server, organization of the games, where to place games when finished, how to close out your tab...), and then suavely taught us how to play the game my wife chose.

The food was simple but delicious and perfectly executed, the drink selection small but diverse in taste, and the game selection enormous - something for any and everyone!

My favorite part, in the bizarrely intimate circumstances, were Matt and Radiance's situational awareness. They had a perfect sense of when to interact with us and when to let us enjoy ourselves.

Obviously this was a one-off unique experience. We had to return when the place wasn't empty to get a real feel. So we returned Friday night after the roads had cleared. JAM PACKED. Same great food, same great service. Added benefit of having the opportunity to socialize and play with others.

The significant difference is ambient noise. If you prefer playing in a quiet setting, you'll want to go when it's less busy.

Finally of note, seating options are brilliantly mixed. There are round tables, bench tables, tables for 2, a lounge area, and a bar. Appropriate for any size group playing any...

We went on a Tuesday night when there was a tournament and it was SWAMPED, and Matt still maintained a friendly, positive, and helpful demeanor. There is quite an impressive variety of games to choose from including some TTRPS like 5e and Call of Cthulhu etc. The games are categorized by length and complexity which I think is pretty cool. As for the food, I had a caprese panini and enjoyed it. Nothing to write home about, but good. Definitely a good place to be if you like tabletop games or supporting local businesses. Would love to go again.

Side note, if you get overstimulated easily by noise like I do, I very much recommend bringing ear plugs. It gets very loud when...

This place makes me wish there were more hours in a week! Caverns and Forests is the perfect place to take a date, meet a friend, bring your kid. I should know because I've done all of the above and want to do it all over again!! We have lifetime memberships, so we don't pay cover, but the cover is a great cost for being able to play so many different games, and if you want have one recommended and taught by their knowledgeable and friendly staff. Food isn't their primary function, but the food is better than in a lot of places for which food IS the primary function. I love this place. Oh, and you can...