Board game cafés in Providence
Providence, Rhode Island has 50 board game spots on the map. That's 50 spots mapped around Providence, a mix of cafés with game libraries and shops. The café side is the social one — that's where game night lives. Go with people who'll actually learn the rules, and let the staff teach — that's what they're there for.
This guide covers every board game café and shop we could verify in and around Providence (within about 40 km). Listings combine OpenStreetMap's community data with Foursquare's venue directory, since cafés are thinly mapped. Names you'll run into include DENDEN Café Asiana and Roots Cafe, plus L'Artisan Cafe & Bakery. If a spot's missing from Providence's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Providence game night lineup
50 in Providence:
DENDEN Café Asiana
Korean RestaurantFoursquare data
DENDEN Café Asiana is Korean Restaurant on 161 Benefit St, Providence. DENDEN Café Asiana also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Korean Restaurant”.
161 Benefit St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 270-5269
Roots Cafe
Concert HallFoursquare data
Roots Cafe — Concert Hall, found on 276 Westminster St in Providence. Also worth knowing about Roots Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Concert Hall”.
276 Westminster St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 272-7422
L'Artisan Cafe & Bakery
BakeryFoursquare data
L'Artisan Cafe & Bakery — Bakery, found on 9 Wayland Ave in Providence. Also worth knowing about L'Artisan Cafe & Bakery: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Bakery”.
9 Wayland Ave, Providence, 02906
Phone: (401) 331-4444
Cafe Nuovo
SteakhouseFoursquare data
Cafe Nuovo — Steakhouse, found on 1 Citizens Plz in Providence. Also worth knowing about Cafe Nuovo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Steakhouse”.
1 Citizens Plz, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 421-2525
Small Point Café
Coffee ShopFoursquare data
Small Point Café is Coffee Shop on 230 Westminster St, Providence. Small Point Café also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Coffee Shop”.
230 Westminster St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 228-6999
The Classic Cafe
DinerFoursquare data
The Classic Cafe is Diner on 865 Westminster St, Providence. The Classic Cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Diner”.
865 Westminster St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 273-0707
Bagel Gourmet Cafe
Bagel ShopFoursquare data
Bagel Gourmet Cafe is Bagel Shop on 222 Richmond St, Providence. Bagel Gourmet Cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Bagel Shop”.
222 Richmond St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 454-8800
Wildcat Café
Coffee ShopFoursquare data
Wildcat Café is Coffee Shop on 111 Dorrance St, Providence. Wildcat Café also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Coffee Shop”.
111 Dorrance St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 598-1779
Meeting Street Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
Meeting Street Cafe — Café, found on 220 Meeting St in Providence. Also worth knowing about Meeting Street Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Café”.
220 Meeting St, Providence, 02906
Phone: (401) 273-1066
Cafe La France
CaféFoursquare data
Cafe La France — Café, found on 100 Gaspee St in Providence. Also worth knowing about Cafe La France: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Café”.
100 Gaspee St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 273-3010
Sushi Cafe
Sushi RestaurantFoursquare data
Sushi Cafe — Sushi Restaurant, found on 214 Providence Pl in Providence. Also worth knowing about Sushi Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Sushi Restaurant”.
214 Providence Pl, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 270-2946
Cafe la France
Coffee ShopFoursquare data
Cafe la France — Coffee Shop, found on 73 Empire St in Providence. Also worth knowing about Cafe la France: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Coffee Shop”.
73 Empire St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 383-5556
Jolly Roger Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
Jolly Roger Cafe — Café, found on 257 S Main St in Providence. Also worth knowing about Jolly Roger Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Café”.
257 S Main St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 809-8686
Reiners Bar and Game Room
Sports BarFoursquare data
Reiners Bar and Game Room is Sports Bar on 11 Dorrance St, Providence. Reiners Bar and Game Room also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Sports Bar”.
11 Dorrance St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 900-1922
Biltmore Employee Café
CaféFoursquare data
Biltmore Employee Café is Café on 11 Dorrance St, Providence. Biltmore Employee Café also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Café”.
11 Dorrance St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 421-0700
Fit & Fresh Express Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
Fit & Fresh Express Cafe — Café, found on 201 Westminster St in Providence. Also worth knowing about Fit & Fresh Express Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Café”.
201 Westminster St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 274-2465
Cafe Friends
CaféFoursquare data
Cafe Friends — Café, found on 1 Kennedy Plz in Providence. Also worth knowing about Cafe Friends: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Café”.
1 Kennedy Plz, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 228-6700
Acacia Cafe
Food TruckFoursquare data
Acacia Cafe is Food Truck. Acacia Cafe also notes on the map: listed under “Food Truck”.
Providence
Kwench Juice Cafe
Juice BarFoursquare data
Kwench Juice Cafe is Juice Bar on 155 Westminster St, Providence. Kwench Juice Cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Juice Bar”.
155 Westminster St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 454-2774
URI - Providence Campus - Student Government Board
OrganizationFoursquare data
URI - Providence Campus - Student Government Board is Organization on 80 Washington St, Providence. URI - Providence Campus - Student Government Board also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Organization”.
80 Washington St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 277-5267
South Point Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
South Point Cafe is Café on 232 Westminster St, Providence. South Point Cafe also notes on the map: listed under “Café”.
232 Westminster St, Providence, 02903
Coco's Cafe & Bar
Coffee ShopFoursquare data
Coco's Cafe & Bar — Coffee Shop. Also worth knowing about Coco's Cafe & Bar: listed under “Coffee Shop”.
Providence, 02903
Cafe La France
CaféFoursquare data
Cafe La France — Café, found on South Main St. in Providence. Also worth knowing about Cafe La France: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Café”.
South Main St., Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 454-8480
Co-zy Ice Cream Cafe
RestaurantFoursquare data
Co-zy Ice Cream Cafe is Restaurant on 65 Weybosset St, Providence. Co-zy Ice Cream Cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Restaurant”.
65 Weybosset St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 489-2186
Johanssons Bakery Cafe
BakeryFoursquare data
Johanssons Bakery Cafe — Bakery, found on 65 Weybosset St in Providence. Also worth knowing about Johanssons Bakery Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Bakery”.
65 Weybosset St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 598-2253
Foodie Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
Foodie Cafe — Café, found on 102 Fountain Street in Providence. Also worth knowing about Foodie Cafe: listed under “Café”.
102 Fountain Street, Providence, 02903
Corporate Cafe
American RestaurantFoursquare data
Corporate Cafe is American Restaurant on 40 Westminster St, Providence. Corporate Cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “American Restaurant”.
40 Westminster St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 521-3877
Portfolio Cafe at RISD
College CafeteriaFoursquare data
Portfolio Cafe at RISD — College Cafeteria, found on 15 Westminster St in Providence. Also worth knowing about Portfolio Cafe at RISD: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “College Cafeteria”.
15 Westminster St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 427-6917
Terrace Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
Terrace Cafe — Café, found on Providence Convention Center in Providence. Also worth knowing about Terrace Cafe: listed under “Café”.
Providence Convention Center, Providence, 02904
Cafe La France
CaféFoursquare data
Cafe La France — Café, found on 24 Weybosset St in Providence. Also worth knowing about Cafe La France: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Café”.
24 Weybosset St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 454-8480
Marquee cafe
American RestaurantFoursquare data
Marquee cafe is American Restaurant on 220 Weybosset St, Providence. Marquee cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “American Restaurant”.
220 Weybosset St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 383-6689
A Night In Venice - HHCRI Gala At Cafe Nuovo
BarFoursquare data
A Night In Venice - HHCRI Gala At Cafe Nuovo — Bar. Also worth knowing about A Night In Venice - HHCRI Gala At Cafe Nuovo: listed under “Bar”.
Providence
Mazy Grace Cafe
RestaurantFoursquare data
Mazy Grace Cafe — Restaurant, found on 3 Custom House St in Providence. Also worth knowing about Mazy Grace Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Restaurant”.
3 Custom House St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 331-1922
Mediterranean Cafe
RestaurantFoursquare data
Mediterranean Cafe — Restaurant, found on 385 Westminster St in Providence. Also worth knowing about Mediterranean Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Restaurant”.
385 Westminster St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 276-7000
Calypso Cafe
RestaurantFoursquare data
Calypso Cafe — Restaurant, found on 385 Westminster St in Providence. Also worth knowing about Calypso Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Restaurant”.
385 Westminster St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 454-7034
The Cabanas at Cafe Nuovo
RestaurantFoursquare data
The Cabanas at Cafe Nuovo — Restaurant. Also worth knowing about The Cabanas at Cafe Nuovo: listed under “Restaurant”.
Providence
Metro Café
CaféFoursquare data
Metro Café is Café on 101 Dyer St, Providence. Metro Café also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Café”.
101 Dyer St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 274-2233
West Wing Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
West Wing Cafe is Café. West Wing Cafe also notes on the map: listed under “Café”.
Providence, 02903
Cafe Nuovo Rotunda Party
Cocktail BarFoursquare data
Cafe Nuovo Rotunda Party is Cocktail Bar on 1 Citizens Plz, Providence. Cafe Nuovo Rotunda Party also notes on the map: listed under “Cocktail Bar”.
1 Citizens Plz, Providence, 02903
Watermark Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
Watermark Cafe is Café on 30 N Main St, Providence. Watermark Cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Café”.
30 N Main St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 454-6568
Japan Cafe
Sushi RestaurantFoursquare data
Japan Cafe is Sushi Restaurant on 46 Providence Pl, Providence. Japan Cafe also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Sushi Restaurant”.
46 Providence Pl, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 270-4265
Cafe Pazzo
RestaurantFoursquare data
Cafe Pazzo is Restaurant on 9 Steeple St, Providence. Cafe Pazzo also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; listed under “Restaurant”.
9 Steeple St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 421-1667
Chestnut Street Cafe
CaféFoursquare data
Chestnut Street Cafe — Café, found on 1 Chestnut St in Providence. Also worth knowing about Chestnut Street Cafe: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Café”.
1 Chestnut St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 654-4443
The Greater Providence Board Of Realtors
Real Estate AgencyFoursquare data
The Greater Providence Board Of Realtors — Real Estate Agency, found on Eddy Street in Providence. Also worth knowing about The Greater Providence Board Of Realtors: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Real Estate Agency”.
Eddy Street, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 274-8383
Providence School Board
High SchoolFoursquare data
Providence School Board is High School on 797 Westminster St, Providence. Providence School Board also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “High School”.
797 Westminster St, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 453-8600
Rhode Island Pharmacy Board
Government DepartmentFoursquare data
Rhode Island Pharmacy Board — Government Department, found on 3 Capitol Hl in Providence. Also worth knowing about Rhode Island Pharmacy Board: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Government Department”.
3 Capitol Hl, Providence, 02908
Phone: (401) 222-2837
Cutting Board
DeliFoursquare data
Cutting Board is Deli on 187 Providence Pl, Providence. Cutting Board also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Deli”.
187 Providence Pl, Providence, 02903
Phone: (401) 383-3322
Board Of Nurse Registration
Health and MedicineFoursquare data
Board Of Nurse Registration is Health and Medicine on 3 Capitol Hl, Providence. Board Of Nurse Registration also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail; listed under “Health and Medicine”.
3 Capitol Hl, Providence, 02908
Phone: (401) 222-5700
Richies Game Center
Board game caféFoursquare data
Richies Game Center — Board game café.
Providence, 02909
R.I. Board Of Elections
Government BuildingFoursquare data
R.I. Board Of Elections is Government Building. R.I. Board Of Elections also notes on the map: listed under “Government Building”.
Providence, 02904
What the map tells us about board game cafés in Providence
None of the 50 has opening hours in the map data, so treat this as a browse-and-discover trip. Game cafés skew toward evenings; call ahead before a special trip.
25 have websites listed. Worth a look for the games library list and event calendars.
There's a cluster: 2 of them sit on 1 Citizens Plz, so you can string those into one walk and drive between the rest.
Most of the board game cafés in Providence list a phone number. Essential for booking tables on busy nights.
The Providence game night crawl
Plot these on a map and the day plans itself: DENDEN Café Asiana on 161 Benefit St, Roots Cafe on 276 Westminster St, L'Artisan Cafe & Bakery on 9 Wayland Ave, Cafe Nuovo on 1 Citizens Plz, Small Point Café on 230 Westminster St, The Classic Cafe on 865 Westminster St, Bagel Gourmet Cafe on 222 Richmond St, and Wildcat Café on 111 Dorrance St. That's 50 stops on the Providence game night crawl. 42 more are listed below.
Game night tips for Providence
A few things worth knowing before you work through Providence's board game cafés:
- Ask for the two-player picks at DENDEN Café Asiana. Date night needs different games than a party of six. Staff know exactly which shelf to point at.
- Mind the table time at Roots Cafe. On busy nights tables turn over. Finish your game, free the table, order another round at the bar.
- Try the weird stuff. The library's odd corners hold the memorable nights. Let the staff talk you into something strange.
- Bring snacks to share (if allowed). Some venues encourage it, some have kitchens to support. Ask first, share generously.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Providence — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new board game café in Providence can take a while to appear. For board game cafés we also seed from Foursquare's venue directory, since cafés are poorly tagged on the map. If you spot one of the 50 that's closed, or a great board game café we missed, the fix is to update the map itself — that's where this guide reads from.
We don't list cover charges or menus — those change. What we list is the where: real venues from community mapping and Foursquare, with no favourites.
If you run one of the 50 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Board game café listings for Providence: 50 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.
Board game café venues also seed from Foursquare's venue directory, which has better café coverage than community mapping in some towns.