The Gnoshery is Door County’s premier Board Game Café, located at 23 N 3rd Avenue in Sturgeon Bay, WI. We serve delicious soups, sandwiches and other ‘Gnoshables’ that you and your friends and family can enjoy while you play games from the Gnome Games Stay & Play Library. Our selection is world class, with thousands of different tabletop games available for you to purchase and share with friends while on vacation or at home!
Want even more games? Visit the Gnome Games stores in Green Bay and Appleton or shop the Gnome Games Online Store – with even more games for all ages and interests.
Gnosh! Gnosh!
All are welcome at our tables
Let there not be an empty seat in the house
Fill the halls with laughter and grand conversation
And our bellies with fine food and drink
May new friendships be created
And old ones renewed
May we always be thankful for the opportunity to play together
Gnomish Table Prayer
Enjoy our Stay And Play Library while you enjoy a meal with friends or family!
At our Board Game Cafe, we’re all about providing a cozy, welcoming space where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy quality time with friends and family. Whether you’re here to grab a drink and a bite to eat or just looking for a place to relax, we’ve got you covered. Our Stay & Play library boasts over 100 games, available for anyone to pick up and enjoy right here in our cafe! We’ve worked hard to create an environment that’s friendly and inviting for all ages – so come in, unwind, and make memories while playing your favorite games.
Delicious Food and Drinks for Every Meal
No matter the time of day, you can always find something tasty to enjoy at our cafe. Our breakfast menu is packed with classics like breakfast sandwiches, omelettes, French toast, and more, perfect for starting your day off right! For lunch, we offer a wide variety of sandwiches, wraps, salads, and flatbreads that are perfect for refueling during your game sessions. And don’t forget our newest addition – our dinner menu! We’ve got mouth-watering pizzas and juicy burgers that are perfect for sharing (or not!) with your group. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we’ve got something for everyone to enjoy.
Events and Activities for All Ages
Looking for even more fun? We host a variety of events and activities throughout the week! From weekly meetups like our Pokemon Club, Magic The Gathering Commander Nights, Miniature Paint Nights, and Puzzle Club, to fun specialty events like RPG Nights and Bingo, there’s always something exciting happening at our cafe. We’re all about fostering a sense of community, so we offer events for all ages. Be sure to check out our event schedule on our website or Facebook to see what’s coming up – we’d love for you to join us for the next round of fun!
The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. A great place to find and new game with friends and play while enjoying the best grilled cheese sandwiches in the area. 10/10 would HIGHLY recommend 👍
Amazing!!! We were looking for a way to spend a rainy evening while camping and decided we’d sacrifice food quality for the chance to play games for a few hours.
But the food was SO GOOD! We loved the vibe, our dinner, and the “Stay and Play” selection of games. The selection of games to purchase was also great.
In fact, when we woke up to a soaked campsite the next morning, we decided breakfast and games sounded like a good idea and came back!
The only downside is that it’s 2 hours from home so we can’t come back on a regular basis.
But the food was SO GOOD! We loved the vibe, our dinner, and the “Stay and Play” selection of games. The selection of games to purchase was also great.
In fact, when we woke up to a soaked campsite the next morning, we decided breakfast and games sounded like a good idea and came back!
The only downside is that it’s 2 hours from home so we can’t come back on a regular basis.
A fantastic gathering spot that throws back to a more analog life. Lots of small groups were gathered around various board games, but there was plenty of seating. It never felt awkward or uncomfortable to navigate as the staff was all very welcoming and interested in having us play games. We walked in not sure what to expect and were met with good food, surprisingly good coffee, and an incredible selection of board games to play and purchase. Great spot!!!
The three cheese omelet was so good! My hubby enjoyed the chocolate chip pancakes. While there, we checked out your huge selection of games! It was a fun experience!
Wonderful selection of games, delicious food, friendly service. The Monte Cristi with blueberry sauce was amazing.
Very cute spot downtown for a quick bite and coffee. They have tons of games you can grab play at the table.
Pretty fun place but maybe caught them on a bad day. Person taking our order seemed nonchalant and uninterested. It was our first time so we were hoping for a little more welcome. Food was excellent. My coffee was also good, my wife's Chai was overly sweet.
Such a great coffee spot with fun games to play and purchase. Their food is also good and reasonably priced. A great place for any community to have.
The staff at the Gnoshery are incredible! From the moment we walked in they made it known they were there to help. Whether it was recommending games, answering questions as we played, discussing the menu, or generally just being a friendly face - the staff at the Gnoshery are second to none!
I ordered online today. It was easy, quick, and really affordable! I included a short apology on my order for my need for gluten free (because I know what a pain it can be for cooks to clean/prep everything) and the gal at the front counter said I didn’t need to apologize and thanked me for trusting them to make my food. In my experience requesting GF at other places- even if it’s on the menu- has been difficult. I deeply appreciate the care and concern they put into ensuring my food is safe for me to consume. AND it was spicy and delicious. 10/10. Thanks, friends!
My wife and I stopped by Sturgeon Bay this summer on our way up to Door County for our honeymoon.
The Gnoshery had excellent food and a surprisingly diverse selection of games both for sale and for demo. The staff was friendly and the store itself was is a great location.
The Gnoshery had excellent food and a surprisingly diverse selection of games both for sale and for demo. The staff was friendly and the store itself was is a great location.
My wife and I recently went here for date night. It was a great experience! The coffee was good and the sandwich was excellent... however, the atmosphere was best part. We grabbed Space Base off of the extensive "demo games" shelf, and we were left alone to sit and play for 45 minutes while we chatted and drank our coffee drinks. We will be back, and we are both looking forward to it!
We will mostly be trying to go during the middle of the week to enjoy the atmosphere, but we will also be going later today (Saturday) to enjoy the sale they have for the holidays. =)
We will mostly be trying to go during the middle of the week to enjoy the atmosphere, but we will also be going later today (Saturday) to enjoy the sale they have for the holidays. =)
I got the Fire Hammer sandwich and it was great. The sauce really ties the sandwich together with the red pepper onions and jalapenos. I'll most likely be back again tomorrow to get the same sandwich.
Awesome breakfast, great atmosphere, wonderful workers. Definitely worth coming to when visiting Sturgeon Bay!
My son and I always make sure to stop at The Gnoshery whenever we're in Sturgeon Bay. The employees are always nice and the food is good. If nothing else, I have to at least get a cup of coffee and a cookie. Of course, if you're into RPGs, this is definitely the place to go.
Super cute place where you can play board games while having lunch. Great grilled cheese, delicious, cranberry orange, muffins, and yummy smoothies. The gnomes got me so I had to go in. Tons of fun things to purchase, games, stickers, action figures. It was a cool place with a cool vibe.
Food was fine, but service was crazy slow for a not busy mid afternoon.
Fun store with lots of great games and food. This is a fun spot to hangout as well. We stop in every year we are in town. The Reuben sandwich 🥪 is delicious. I love the selection of games and getting a chance to play some new ones.
Truly one of my favorite places in Door. The staff are so wonderful and kind, there are so many fun games to discover (and buy 🤭), and I love love love the game library!
I had a sf pumpkin latte. It was great. They had many sugar free coffee syrup options, which is rare. The ambiance was nice, we enjoyed a game of Splendor. It was a good unexpected way to spend and evening on our door county vacation. The staff was friendly and helpful. They helped us decided on a game to buy that would be suitable for 6 players (a rare find in strategy games).
Adorable board game cafe. Made the best breakfast sandwhich I’ve ever had from a coffee shop. Sorry for the bad pic, I was busy eating the damn thing. Cannot recommend enough. 100/10
Love this! Didn’t get a chance to eat there but food looked good and definitely would. Fun restaurant/game store
I've never ordered food here (though i did get a bite of a sandwich from a friend who did, and it was very tasty), instead, I came for the board games.
I was searching for a quality board game store that had modern games and also carried Magic the Gathering, Star Wars Unlimited, Lorcana, Warhammer, and such. This place is fabulous for that! I've been back a few times, and the game selection is excellent, and the staff are always very friendly and helpful. My friends and I look forward to coming back every time we are in the area. I wish I had a store, and gaming community, like this by my own home.
Highly recommend!
I was searching for a quality board game store that had modern games and also carried Magic the Gathering, Star Wars Unlimited, Lorcana, Warhammer, and such. This place is fabulous for that! I've been back a few times, and the game selection is excellent, and the staff are always very friendly and helpful. My friends and I look forward to coming back every time we are in the area. I wish I had a store, and gaming community, like this by my own home.
Highly recommend!
I ordered a large iced caramel latte with the August French Toast special — Stuffed Blueberry French Toast. Delicious! The stuffing in the French toast was not skimped out on, plenty of cream cheese filling in every bite! The iced caramel latte did not lean coffee heavy (which I appreciate), you could truly taste the caramel flavoring! I also bought a lemon poppyseed muffin because they looked too good to pass up — and it was delicious! 😋
We've tested most of the coffee in Door County. We finally tried The Gnoshery this morning. They win 1st place in our opinion. So smooth, not bitter and real maple syrup option for sweetener. This will be our go to place from now on!
Had lunch there. Sandwiches were good. Not enough meat.Ordered Slushes to go. Turn out they didn’t give us slushes. My son had been there before but he didn’t come to the restaurant with us. When I gave him his drink, he said that it wasn’t a slushy.
Great sandwiches, breakfast and coffee. Every time we pass Sturgeon Bay we visit this lovely coffee shop. Its boardgame selection is very decent - they always seem to have one just right for me. I bought another great one today. Highly recommended.
food was good, was nice and clean, and looked cool. worker guy with glasses and ponytail was so nice and made the stop worthwhile
Awesome breakfast!!!!! Cannot wait to go back there. Highly recommend this place.
Very cool place to get some coffee and play a board game. Atmosphere was chill and nerdy. Exactly what you want it to be!
Visited with wife and 2 yr old this weekend and stopped in for a light bite to each as the idea of a game cafe sounded appealing. The place was not busy at all (one other table of customers) Ordered a wrap and chicken fingers which proceeded to take 30 mins to arrive. Then, upon arrival, cut into the chicken tenders to find the center was ice cold to touch. The server did offer to make a new order, which meant another wait, and if you have a 2 yr old who is past their dinner, you know that’s not in the cards. At the very least we should have been offered a refund. Really unfortunate end cap to what was an enjoyable trip to Sturgeon Bay. I get that the food is not the focal point of this establishment’s identity but if that’s the case, limit your menu to the top 5 items you can deliver with exceptional quality and consistency, without overly long wait times.
Not only the best game store in Door County, but one of the best game stores in Wisconsin! They packed a ton of games in that place!
We had a great time visiting for a birthday of a huge Pokemon fan! The staff was so welcoming and helpful, and our meal was excellent. Their menu is extensive, and everything was fresh and delicious. The board game selection is awesome with a huge selection to play while you wait for your meal or to buy and take home. We will definitely be frequenting here often!
Excellent place to hang out, the prices are reasonable, it's a nice atmosphere, the food tastes good, and the bathroom was excellent
Unfortunately Underwhelming. Saw the TV commercials for this place, went to Sturgeon Bay for a visit. Get a bite to eat, play some games seems like a good concept.. two customers in front of us , one with a coffee order and one a sandwich order. unfortunately the kitchen service was lousy, long time , greater than 20 minutes to get our sandwiches , you figure a couple of sandwiches would be quick. I know it’s not a fast food place, but.. zzzz . Plenty of employees behind the counter. Sandwiches were ordinary, nothing special.
Nice, friendly place to stop for a cup of coffee. Wide selection of drink items: coffees, teas, etc. Staff was warm and welcoming. There are plenty of board games to use while enjoying your meal. Will note that I just stopped for coffee but did not eat there, but the menu was varied, and food loomed delicious.
Such a fun place! It is a very very awesome location as well. There's a candy shop right accross the road. Back to the food it was great! There's also plenty of merchandise. So glad to have another "Gnome" business.
Delightful cafe, lots of fun games to try out and buy. Raspberry slushie was very good. The Gnoshery was our favorite place we visited in Sturgeon Bay.
Great coffee and a great selection of games! We get poke-stuff all the time. Staff is fast and friendly.
Had the Gnome of Monte Cristo and an Americano. Sandwich was amazing and the coffee was perfect. Fantastic brunch/game spot. Played games while we ate!
If you're into board games, it's a great shop to check out. They have an area up front to "sample" a rotating selection of games. Great coffee served by efficient caring staff.
The owners are another story... a pair of Boomers on their computers. Shown, no care or enthusiasm about the establishment just so long as they are making profit. Four guests and I ordered breakfast. They had no issue sitting around discussing with themselves who was/needs to be fired. While one teenager had to do all the cooking by herself. Only to be pulled aside and told what she needs to improve on.
I love the theme of the place, but feel awful for anyone working under these service industry slumlords.
The owners are another story... a pair of Boomers on their computers. Shown, no care or enthusiasm about the establishment just so long as they are making profit. Four guests and I ordered breakfast. They had no issue sitting around discussing with themselves who was/needs to be fired. While one teenager had to do all the cooking by herself. Only to be pulled aside and told what she needs to improve on.
I love the theme of the place, but feel awful for anyone working under these service industry slumlords.
Great selection of food and drinks. Super cozy boardgame space where you can play rental games for free or bring your own. Nice game selection to buy as well.
Didn't make any purchases but I loved the atmosphere and looking at all.the different games available. Wish there was something like this in Portage.
The food at this cool little place was fantastic! While everything I ate in the Sturgeon Bay area was good, I felt the sandwich I ordered here was outstanding. The dessert was also yummy!
This was my first time in the gnoshery and I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere, friendly staff and huge selection of board, puzzle, card and RPG games. I had the eggs Benny and chia tea latte 😋 both were perfect 🤌 you got a new favorite customer today
This was such a fun place to spend a few hours of our afternoon!! We had a great time playing a few games as we sipped our coffee to warm up and then ate dinner. I would love to see more of these types of stores around my own town, but we will definitely be back here next time we're in Sturgeon Bay!
They have a massive amount of board games and accessories for buying and a large shelf of games you can try out.
The staff was very friendly and welcoming! The food was also very tasty and the coffee was reasonably priced.
Would highly recommend to anybody who likes games!!
They have a massive amount of board games and accessories for buying and a large shelf of games you can try out.
The staff was very friendly and welcoming! The food was also very tasty and the coffee was reasonably priced.
Would highly recommend to anybody who likes games!!
We got delicious coffee and we played some games so fun very good envioement chill and relaxing even just to go drink a cup of coffee or your favorite to talk 👄
Crayons and coffee ☕️🖍 Thanks for the continuous fun! Creative and warming seasonal beverage options, loads of wacky games and accessories for take-home play, with some stationed for in-store trials and enjoyment!
I love this place! I had the Firehammer sandwich and an iced mocha, and both of them were amazing! They're the only place i know around here that uses Ghirardelli chocolate for their mochas, instead of a flavored syrup like Torani or Monin, or even *shudders* Hershey's syrup. You may not think it makes that big a difference, but it's huge. That sandwich was delicious; I got it on the sprouted grain bread, and it was perfect. A little crispy and spicy and delicious. I also picked up a game while I was there(Here to Slay) which looks really fun and was recommended by the staff. I'll be back for sure!
I just LOVE this place. We stopped today for our first time. The food was amazing, the drinks are delicious (especially the slushies with boba added), the game selection is ginormous, and the merchandise is unique must haves for any gnome/game/squishamellow lover. We will definitely be back.
I was very pleased with our visit to The Gnoshery’s. It was crazy to see how fast they turn a drink order around. The Gnoshery staff really have a good system. I couldn’t have been longer than 3 minutes from order to drink in hand.
There were a ton of display/sample games to play. The wide variety of games was very impressive. I purchased a couple of items our children seemed they couldn’t live without.
The only thing I would improve on would be the bottle neck at the “game register” and tables. There seemed to be a bit of confusion there as a customer.
Overall, it was a very wonderful visit. The coffee and cold beverages we ordered were OUTSTANDING!
There were a ton of display/sample games to play. The wide variety of games was very impressive. I purchased a couple of items our children seemed they couldn’t live without.
The only thing I would improve on would be the bottle neck at the “game register” and tables. There seemed to be a bit of confusion there as a customer.
Overall, it was a very wonderful visit. The coffee and cold beverages we ordered were OUTSTANDING!
A delightful combination of cafe and game seller, with delicious food, fabulous coffee (much better tasting, generous and priced than most cafes) and packed full of games for all ages. The more than 80 open games to try is a real treasure! Combined, this made our hour's drive well worth it. We'll definitely be back!
I had the ham and cheddar melt which was excellent. The cindersap coffee (new) was delicious as well. Give both a try— you won’t be sorry!
Fantastic lunch and relaxing atmosphere. The grilled cheese sandwich was delicious with the melted cheese stretch being perfect. The owners are top notch-couldn’t be better!
This is a fantastic little board game café that has captured our hearts! Any time we’re in town, we stop for a delicious breakfast (their croissant bread is fantastic) and pick a new game to try. I love being able to try a game before purchasing- and we’ve definitely brought home a few new favorites because of this place! One game we played was out of stock, but the kind and helpful staff ordered the game for us and it was ready for pickup within two business days. Awesome! Highly recommend stopping by here. Great people and great atmosphere. Thank you!
What a great experience here. Brady, the barista was very efficient, kind and made an awesome cappuccino! The cafe is very clean, loaded with games for all ages and the soup was delicious. They also have events all throughout the week for all interests. This unique cafe is for anyone who simply wants to enjoy their time out!
We finally stopped in on Fire & Ice weekend and were back the following weekend. Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches! Love all the sugar free syrup choices for the coffee. Everyone is so friendly and owner makes it a point to stop at every table to see how things are. We look forward to being frequent customers!
A delightful experience! We had Dave’s Breakfast muffin -super delicious! Latte’s were also great too ! Friendly staff and lots of lively games to browse and play !
Love this place!!! There's something for everyone and the staff is AMAZING!! Welcoming, friendly and fun shop to find the latest trading cards or play a game. Hands down a feel good place to go!
What an awesome place! We stopped here on our way out of town for a bit to eat before we hit the road and were astounded! The staff was great, the food was great and the shop was great! Everyone was so friendly and the atmosphere was so welcoming. Can't wait to return.
What a wonderful idea! Games and a cafe! There were lots of open games to play at tables and then a very good selection of games to purchase for all ages. I wish I lived closer and could go weekly. Would love to bring grandchildren.
The gnome theme is really fun. Good sandwiches and soups.
The gnome theme is really fun. Good sandwiches and soups.
This is basically the best place ever. I went in initially because I wanted coffee. But when I saw the INCREDIBLE selection of games to purchase I flipped my lid! After browsing for a while and agonizing about what I would buy, the employees told me that because I already bought my coffee, I could select from the many, many house copies and play in store. No joke, I thought I had died and gone to heaven; coffee and games (not to mention the sandwich menu!)
