The Board and Brew Philadelphia

4.5 (23)

$30 and under

American

3200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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The Board and Brew Philadelphia

4.5

$30 and under

American

University City

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2 people

11 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

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Great for brunch
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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cafe Dining, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 07:30–22:00 Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:00
Contact
8570229
Website
https://www.theboardandbrew.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
3200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Area
University City
Parking Details
None

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4.5

(23)

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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23 Reviews

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Robin
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Easy to make reservations for a party of 8 to eat and play DnD. Serve and staff were great and food was awesome.
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Kasey
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We took our 10year old daughter there for lunch and games. It was such a nice time! So clean, food was great and the staff was kind and helpful. We will definitely be going back!
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Donna
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 June 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing staff. Good selection of board games. $3/person to play how ever long you want is a steal. My only complaint is the type of food served; most of it is greasy, so you don't actually want to touch the games while you're eating. Which kind of defeats the duel purpose of a board game cafe.
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Stuart Gold
Philadelphia County143 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 June 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Went over for lunch since we were at Penn for some MD appointments. The place is in between the Penn and Drexel campuses, so it's geared more towards a college crowd. There is a coffee shop with pastries downstairs and tables with a server upstairs. There are lots of games around which I think you can pay to use. We got both the breakfast and lunch menus, so I think you can get both during the day. Plenty of interesting things to pick from, and my wife had the BBQ burger with BBQ fries and I had the grilled chicken pesto sandwich which comes with bacon. They were able to use turkey bacon, which was nice. We both really enjoyed our meals. Joe H was our server, and he was really good. He was friendly, attentive, didn't auction off the food and checked back to see how we were. The prices are par for the course for Philly, and they do add a credit card fee. Overall, a good time and worth stopping by.
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Asher
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The pancakes were amazing, maybe the best I've had in a long time. Couch was super cozy. Time well spent.
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Joseph
Philadelphia County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere & food. Service was top notch. Would definitely return
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Sarah
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 April 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the food, drinks, service, and atmosphere. I only wish that there were more Board and Brews near where we live.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 March 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and coffee's were very good. Loved being able to hang out and play games. Ella was very attentive. A gentleman came over and advised us of a better edition to play of Codenames since there were 4 of us. Such a nice setting and people with quality food and coffees! Will definitely go back.
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Maggie Gold
Chicago / Illinois44 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Welcoming and accommodating and great relaxed vibe with can do attitude - shall definitely return on next Philadelphia visit!
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Donna
Philadelphia County3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 10 February 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was a cool spot - I think me and my friends enjoyed our time. The service was pretty good, food was overall good... brussel sprouts and french fries were amazing. The guac dip and chips were good too. The sliders were so-so for me. And cocktails were good but limited as they only serve what is on their menu. Would I go back.. possibly.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cafe Dining, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 07:30–22:00 Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:00
Contact
8570229
Website
https://www.theboardandbrew.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
3200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Area
University City
Parking Details
None

FAQs

For a quieter visit, try The Board and Brew Philadelphia on Sundays, guests say Sunday mornings (breakfast/brunch) and Sunday nights feel surprisingly calm and relaxed.

Yes, families are welcome: guests report bringing children for lunch and games (one family came with a 10‑year‑old), and larger family brunches have been comfortably accommodated.

Sunday is a lovely choice, guests praise Sunday brunch and note Sunday visits (including breakfast) can be surprisingly quiet and family-friendly.

Guests commonly describe the portions as filling and generously sized, several visitors specifically praise big, satisfying meals and well-sized burgers.

Yes, couples report great experiences here, including Valentine's Day visits and cozy, comfy evenings that made for a fun night out.

Yes, reviewers note covered, shaded outdoor seating upstairs, which guests have enjoyed during visits.

The Board and Brew Philadelphia feels cozy and game-focused, with lots of natural light, a huge library of games, and very friendly staff; some guests note it can get noisy at times.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, put-together attire that’s comfortable without being formal.

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The Board and Brew Philadelphia

4.5

$30 and under

American

University City

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2 people

11 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 3 times today

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