The Loch Café & Games
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The Loch Café & Games

318 N 18th Ave E, Duluth, MN

★★★★★4.8(198 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Nestled in Duluth, this game café strikes that rare balance between serious coffee craftsmanship and genuine community gathering space, where you're just as likely to find yourself deep in a board game upstairs as you are savoring a thoughtfully made specialty drink. The owner Matt and his team have cultivated a warm, welcoming energy that keeps people coming back—whether you're a hardcore gamer looking for your next favorite spot or someone seeking a cozy café with real character and excellent pastries.

What to expect

Traditional drinksSpecialty drinksWifiLight foodSlow sitPastriesFamily friendlyMeetings

Google Reviews

Michelle Cao
★★★★★2 months ago

I went here for the first time with my boyfriend since we are both into games and enjoy trying new cafes in Duluth. I ordered the Honey Mustard Wrap and was very disappointed because I was served raw chicken in my wrap when I was already halfway done. I am currently expecting, so being served undercooked food was especially concerning and upsetting. The staff did give a refund and the atmosphere and concept of the cafe are great, but this experience was a serious health and safety issue. I hope the staff can improve their food preparation and quality control to prevent this from happening to others.

Amy Daniels
★★★★★3 months ago

We had a great experience at our first visit to Loch. The owner is a true gem and went above and beyond as far as service goes. The coffee and treats were top notch and the gaming area was perfect. We will definitely be back!

Linda Magnuson
★★★★★3 months ago

I stumbled along this game cafe heading to a nearby appointment. The energy and vibe was On-Point for a game cafe. It was fun to see so many people playing various board games upstairs, a local musician working on his music, a father hanging out with his son… just a very diverse crowd, but it was buzzing with good vibes! I’m not the gamer type, but I can 100% appreciate being in a space where people can come and genuinely enjoy their time there. I ordered my SF almond milk latte (made with local Duluth Coffee Company coffee), had stellar service, and the thought of it all made me smile on my way out. :-)

Lilia Fremling
★★★★★3 months ago

Hands down one of the best coffee shops in Duluth. Staff and owners and friendly and welcoming. Coffee is amazing, and they also have a wide variety of baked goods and creative food items. I always get a white chocolate pistachio latte and it’s the best coffee you can get in the northland, pair that with a cranberry jalapeño chicken croissant and I’m in heaven. Beautiful community space they have created here. 10/10

Anna
★★★★★a year ago

If you’re a board game lover, or even just looking for a unique spot to grab coffee, I HIGHLY recommend you give this place a stop!! Matt, one of the owners, is super friendly and makes great conversation! The shop has a great atmosphere to it and is very clean! I got one of the Eevee-lusion drinks, honey lavender, and I throughly enjoyed it! Along with coffee they have tea options as well! Some of the drinks have a different/unique taste to them, which makes them great options if you’re looking to try something new!

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