The Sideboard

4107 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC

★★★★★4.8(97 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This board game café in Wilmington pairs thoughtfully crafted coffee and light fare with an impressive library of games you can play for free, creating the perfect excuse to linger over your espresso with friends. The space is beautifully decorated with a gaming theme, impeccably clean, and genuinely welcoming for families and solo visitors alike, making it feel less like a commercial transaction and more like a second living room where people actually want to spend time together.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

PastriesFamily friendlyLight foodMeetingsTraditional drinksSlow sit

Google Reviews

Giulia Restrepo

★★★★★2 years ago

Love this place! There are lots of games to choose from and there is no charge to play, which I find generous. They have a cafe counter where you can order a light meal/snack or a beverage (coffees, beer/wine, sodas). I found the prices to be more than fair. Great place for an…

Shane Chase

★★★★★3 years ago

Great place to get a bite to eat and talk with friends over a game. My wife and I went on a spur of the moment decision, and we were so glad we did. The food was very good (if slightly expensive) and the service was perfect. Everyone played Battleship Bingo (so fun!). Nice…

Christina Roloson

★★★★★6 years ago

We stopped in for the first time after hearing many good things from my social circle. It did not disappoint! I've been to other game themed restaurants in other regions. The Sideboard was cleaner, offered better food selections, and was overall more enjoyable than other…

Strom Anctil

★★★★★6 years ago

Love the new cafe beside Cape Fear Games!! Delicious food served hot and quick, very nice beer selection, reasonable pricing. Wide array of board and card games to play in shop, or you can step next door and buy something new you haven't tried yet (we did!). Great atmosphere,…

Keleigh Block

★★★★★6 years ago

Beautiful decorations and themed around games to compliment Cape Fear Games next door. Exciting menu, I highly reccomend stopping in, getting a sandwich and playing ine of their boardgames they have available! I had the roast beef sandwich and the apple fries, absolutely…