The Game Parlour
$$ • Cafe
Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Most Recent Reviews
Nice that there’s a fun interactive gluten free restaurant but wish the food was a little more healthy. We tried multiple things waffle fish chips sandwich, fish n chips, waffle fries, fried chicken, salad with fried chicken & only one drink the rest were waters and it was $91.00 + tip. Sadly we’re used to paying a lot for GF food but we wished we might have eaten somewhere we felt it was more clean eating. I also never eat fried and the salad was the healthiest item other than the fried chicken on it. Playing board games is $7 pp so the experience will cost you. Again nice idea and points for keeping board games nostalgic.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Fries, Waffles, Chicken Sandwiches & more
Other
- — Good for grain-free
Being newly Diagnosed with Celiac, I was stoked to find a GF restaurant near home! I’ve never had a Japanese chicken sandwich but it was delicious! And GF! My son and I had fun playing games, but I’d go back just for the food!!! Now that I know I like the savory waffle sandwich, I have to go back for the sweet!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Waffles, Chicken Sandwiches, Chicken & Waffles, Avocado Toast & more
This place was fantastic! The waffle sandwiches were great and the dessert waffles too — we went for the food but had a great time playing games too! Very casual relaxed vibe.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Waffles, Dessert, Sandwiches
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Make a reservation in advance if you want to make sure you have a spot to play games
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Great waffle sandwiches and drinks
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Waffles, Chicken & Waffles, Avocado Toast, Fried Chicken & more
So yummy! The dessert waffles are pretty chewy because of the mochi element but the savory waffles feel like regular. All was so good, but I especially loved the grilled cheese, black sesame waffle, and fries.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Fries, Waffles, Grilled Cheese, Dessert & more
Ate here in November 2024. Had an excellent experience. I had the “What the Fish” which is cod fillets and waffle fries. My husband had the “Chicken Coup” waffle sandwich. We both agreed that it was tasty and the portions were filling. I also ordered a mochi waffle base as a dessert to go and enjoyed that as well. Would recommend this restaurant especially when visiting the Golden Gate Park as it was a short walk from the Botanical Gardens.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Fries, Waffles, Dessert, Sandwiches
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
I really didn’t expect this place to be so delicious, and I am so happy to have been very, very wrong. My husband and I stopped by for lunch and both ordered meals with the chicken bites — they were juicy and flavorful, with a subtle sweetness from the mochi flour. Wish we had more time here to visit again!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Fries, Waffles, Chicken & Waffles & more
Amazing mochi waffle sandwiches and desserts! Only one thing on the menu contains gluten. Felt very safe eating here and enjoyed the games.
Visited San Francisco from the U.K. and this is a great place to grab something gluten free and safe if visiting golden gate park. So many menu option choices and the waffle fries are very unusual and a nice change. The melted cheese waffle sandwich was great and the next night I got the dessert waffles from here as a takeout with Uber eats delivered to our hotel in fisherman’s wharf for dinner (as it’s a bit sketchy around there outside after dark).
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Fries, Waffles, Dessert
Other
- — Good for oat-free
We love board games and I was hungry. So this location was the best of both worlds. We were here for 4 hours and had a great time. The food fits the location and the people. You can be sure that it is gluten-free because everything is gluten-free. Great pastime - for example on rainy days, but it gets crowded in the evening. Big recommendation and nice concept! We would love to come back.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Fries, Waffles, Chicken & Waffles & more
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Outdoor seating
- — Lunch
- — Good for kids
Great, waffle sandwich loaded with cheese + waffle fries on the side… everything is gluten free here
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Fries, Waffles, Chicken & Waffles & more
Absolutely loved the chicken sandwich, and the banananagram dessert!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Dessert, Sandwiches
This place is amazing! They serve gamer food while letting you play board games. I learned the sweet waffles are also dairy free, but the savory ones are not.
The fish and chips were delicious, the waffles were crispy and delightful, and the waffle fries were such a treat.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Waffles, Fish & Chips
Unique experience but good food. We went in hoping for a quick bite to eat and were surprised at the overwhelming options of games. The kitchen is dedicated gf and the savory waffles were solid. The only gluten in the facility is beer on tap and cookie crumble topping at the coffee bar, which is separate from the kitchen. I had the reef- fried cod, pickles, onions, cole slaw and then fries on the side. A good 100% safe stop in SF.
Dedicated GF
Had the pastrami sandwich and it was delicious! Very friendly service too. It was nice to order with ease and a good selection knowing everything was gf.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Waffles, Chicken & Waffles, Fried Chicken & more
What a fun place! The food was delicious, even our picky kids enjoyed their meal. Would definitely recommend.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Fries, Waffles, Chicken & Waffles, Dessert & more
Dedicated gluten free! Safe and delicious in a fun atmosphere.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Waffles, Chicken & Waffles
Super cute place, I highly recommend if you’re in the city with friends. I was in San Francisco for work and came by myself, and even though the food was good and safe, I would only come again if I had a group. The food is delicious but the real star of the venue is the gaming.
Got the spicy chicken and waffle sando. Flavor was sooooo good! Dedicated gf spot. Didn’t have time to play a board game, but has a great atmosphere
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Waffles, Fried Chicken
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
The waffles, chicken, and fried fish were all excellent. Will definitely go back next time in SF.
Absolutely fantastic! The food and games are top notch. Do not miss it!
All sweet (mochi) waffles are GF and vegan. I did a 'build your own waffle' to avoid dairy-based toppings. Got a chocolate waffle (it's 2 quarters of a round belgian-style waffle) with peanut butter, banana, raspberries, and coconut-based whipped cream on top. So yummy!!! Maybe a bit too much sugar for my current diet; next time, I would drop the coconut whipped cream. Also got a decaf almond-milk latte. Mmmmmmm. The place was packed with groups (including some little kids, but mostly college-aged adults) happily playing games! If you are going here to eat AND play games, there's a $7/day charge for gaming in addition to the food prices. Oh, and they want us to bus our own tables, but it's not obvious. All the locals know it. :) The staff were friendly and helpful, despite being busy!
Dedicated GF
Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
They are dedicated gf. My son had fish & chips and I had a waffle sandwich. Chocolate mochi waffle for dessert was especially delicious! Fun atmosphere too.
Dedicated GF
Food is safe to eat. But the service here is absolutely abysmal. If I didn’t need to eat and went out of my way to get to this place I would have turned around as soon as I dealt with the front staff. So rude I can’t even.
Delicious food, affordable, super safe. Plus if you want to game you can check out the board games etc!
Although there are some items that contain gluten (beer) or were processed in a facility (some toppings), the kitchen is 100% GF. Glutenous or cross contaminated items are prepared separately and can be excluded from the dishes. The chicken bites were good, but not as exciting as I expected. The mouse trap was yummy, and the plain mochi waffle with strawberries and coconut whipped cream was so good, and so rich. Fellow celiacs tested various dishes with Nima and got all smiles!
Update in 2024: I’ve now been told that the furikake is celiac safe
What a hidden gem. Everything is gluten free coeliac friendly. The food is amazing and so nice to know there is no chance of cross contamination.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Outdoor seating
- — Lunch
- — Online ordering
- — Takeout
Best chicken and waffles in the city, gf or not
Dedicated GF
Great experience in a fun setting. The food was tasty and the menu is nearly entirely gluten free. The staff is knowledgeable about celiac. I had the ‘reef’ savoury waffle sandwich, with cod fish filets, coleslaw and pickles, with a side of waffle fries. The restaurant has a dedicated GF fryer. Everything was delicious and fried perfectly. I also had a strawberry milkshake which was great, all their ice cream in gluten free. My companions who do not have celiac also enjoyed their savoury waffle sandwiches. There are a bunch of games, and although we did not play, it looked like a fun time.
Fantastic place. A board game cafe with an entirely gluten free kitchen with friendly, helpful staff. Amazing waffles both sweet and savoury and at a good price.
Dedicated GF
Man this was good. What a fun environment as well. Great place.
Lovely staff and a fully gluten free premises. Great selection of food and tasted great!
Dedicated GF
I love this place. The food is tasty, I know it’s safe, and it’s a cute spot for game lovers. It’s so nice having a GF spot that isn’t dedicated to being healthy too lol. Sometimes you just want fried chicken and waffles!!
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Reservations recommended
- — Outdoor seating
- — Lunch
- — Breakfast/Brunch
Fantastic gluten free food that felt very safe to eat. Fried chicken sandwich was incredible. Service was super nice as well!
Amazing waffles and waffle fries
Dedicated GF
One of my favorite places to stop in the city! It’s a great place for casual games where I can relax and trust that none of the food will make me sick. I just don’t know if the sandwiches or dessert waffles taste better! Even gluten eating friends enjoy eating and playing here
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Outdoor seating
- — Lunch
- — Takeout
- — Dinner
This place is really good. 100% gf kitchen
Dedicated GF
I’ve eaten here countless times! Always feels safe and is a great go to for someone with Celiac like me. Their waffle sandwiches are all made out of mochi and the waffle fries are cooked in a dedicated fryer. My favorites sandwiches are the king of New York, the tribond, and the chicken coup. My partner doesn’t eat meat and there are plenty of vegetarian options as well.
Dedicated GF
Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Separate gluten-free menu
Safety Features
- — Dedicated fryer
- — Knowledgeable staff
- — Dedicated kitchen
- — Other dedicated equipment
Other
- — Outdoor seating
- — Lunch
- — Good for kids
- — Takeout
I've eaten here a few times and I absolutely love it! I will make my family drive two hours into the city just to have my birthday party here. You need to make a reservation on their website and read through the guidelines if you want to make sure you have a spot to play when you come. It costs a bit extra to reserve in advance but it is worth it since they don't have time limits for tables so it could be a very long wait if all the tables are in use when you get there.
The food is incredible and completely safe for celiacs, I'm a big sucker for waffle shaped food. I'm also vegetarian and lactose intolerant and unfortunately they don't have a vegetarian, dairy free sandwich option. I just order the level up with portabello mushroom and provolone cheese and deal with the fact that I have a lactose intolerance reaction to it. I wish they had the option to add dairy free cheese instead. You can sub coconut whipped cream on the desert waffles and plant based milk in the drinks. My favorite is the letter jam drink with soy milk. I seriously dream about that drink, it's so good! I always get the waffle fries too which are to DIE for. Literally, I am dead. If I lived in SF, I would go here every week.
This is actually a game boutique more than a restaurant (at the time I have been there at least). I went for a brunch and had an amazing waffle with waffle fries (hummm yummy !! Unusual for celiac). The place is not really cosy to eat I’d say, but food was safe and delicious !! She told me there was only gluten in a drink with Oreo
This place is pretty tasty. Maybe the only board game/restaurant venue in the world that is entirely gluten free. Only thing not gluten free is the ice cream. It’s a great stop in on a rainy day.
Amazing I got their waffle sandwich with fried chicken. The owner was super nice and helpful with the food and with picking out board games!!
Dedicated GF
I visited here while on vacation. It was delicious! We ordered a sweet Nutella waffle and a pastrami waffle sandwich…both were so yummy! The menu is 100% gluten free which was such a nice treat.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Lunch
- — Takeout
Excellent waffle sandwiches and dessert waffles and what a fun atmosphere to play board games
Cute spot for board games and tasty sweet and savory waffles. The whole menu is listed as being gluten free. There are some items, like battered and fried fish, that may not be so be sure to ask. But otherwise, the savory waffle sandwiches and sweet waffles are great! Good coffee and tea menu, as well.
I got the munchkins (fried chicken with furikake) and the battleship waffle (black sesame with condensed milk, cream and strawberries). The chicken was delicious!!! I haven’t been able to eat any fried chicken since being celiac so this was a real treat! And the seasoning/sauce on it was delicious. The waffle was nice but not amazing.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Outdoor seating
- — Lunch
- — Breakfast/Brunch
- — Good for kids
Oh my gosh! This was legitimately the best meal I’ve ever had my entire gluten-free life! I legitimately would drive the four hours back to San Francisco just to have this again. I had chicken and waffles, fried fish with waffle fries, and a banana salted caramel waffle for dessert worth every penny. I still think about it all the time and place is dedicated so you can have everything!! I had to question and triple check because it did not taste gluten-free. Tasted like REAL food!
Dedicated GF
Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
- — Dedicated fryer
- — Food flagged
- — Staff accommodates
- — Knowledgeable staff
Other
- — Lunch
- — Breakfast/Brunch
- — Good for kids
- — Good with other allergies
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