The Malted Meeple
5100 Darrow Rd, Hudson, OH, 44236
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Address :
5100 Darrow Rd
Hudson, OH, 44236 - Phone (330) 655-6919
- Website https://www.maltedmeeple.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :4:00 pm - 11:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Dessert
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : No
Best Nights : Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Mike Z.
2nd time visitor. Party of 4. Total cost for 4 hours of play including drinks and snacks was just over $60. Pretty solid value IMO. As it was the 2nd visit for 2 of us, we knew what to expect and had selected a game (list of available games on their website) we would try beforehand. Like most adult level board games, there is a solid learning curve. The previous visit the host for our table was familiar with the games we chose and gave us a quick run-thru, and he was available if we had mid-game questions. This visit we had a different host and she was not familiar with the game we chose. She was pleasant tho, and available for drink orders without being intrusive. As for the drinks, they have a good selection of brews and alternative drinks. They have a beer list on their web site, so if you are not too adventurous, check out their list and do a little background work so you don't ask for an IPA when you really are more of a malt fiend. Their shakes are tasty. I had one the first time and it was pretty thin, this one was thicker like you would expect. Snacks (pretzels/popcorn) are served in restaurant style dishes and were a decent enough size serving. All in all, the table fee is cheap... $5 per person total... and we were there for 4 hours... the drinks and snacks are a little high, but it all evens out... like I said, 4 people, 4 hours, food and drinks... about $15 each... no complaint. Clean environment, bright atmosphere, place was fairly full for a weekday evening. Thumbs up.
(4)Gene-Paul P.
Before we went my wife made both of us a dinner of salmon burgers grilled with terriyaki and served with waffle cut fries. They were amazing and our cat begged way too much salmon of us, but I couldn't blame him as it was quite tasty. After dinner was over she agreed to come with me to visit a new gaming cafe in the area, The Malted Meeple. I say in the area loosely, but the greater Cleveland/Akron area is a big area and it was a bit of a drive. Not knowing what kind of games they would have I brought some smaller games for two players along. When we got down there we found the place, though it is a bit set back from the road and I highly suggest looking up its location before you go. Upon entering we were greeted by a nice host, who explained to us there was a five dollar table fee, but other than that you need pay nothing else. He did mention they had a variety of snack foods, shakes, and craft beer. I started out with a water and my wife got a wheat ale. I inspected their game library and noticed that though they had well over a hundred games in their collection, including lots of games I either enjoy or would love to play, they did not have many for two players that were more gamerly. Most of their more interesting games were in the 3-5 player region and felt geared toward groups of that number. Luckily, as I mentioned previously, I had brought some games of my own. We started out with a game of Star Realms, which my wife handily won. While we were playing Star Realms, the host came by with a flight of shakes, similar to a flight of beer, he was showing off. They were the Degeva, the Hoth, and the Tatooine Twist. Once we were finished playing Star Realms we ordered a flight of shakes for ourselves. The Tatooine Twist was sweet and had and orange flavor in it, my wife described it as a orange creamsicle. It was suggested it went with something spicy, like some buffalo popcorn they apparently sold, but having eaten earlier we passed on it. My wife, however, did agree it needed to be paired with something spicy. The Hoth was a malt shake with a subtle spice in it that was really smooth, and Degeva was a cookies and cream with a nice minty flavor. We liked all of them although my favorite was the Hoth and my Lady was most taken by Degeva. The repast being consumed we decided to try another game I had brought, which we both learned on the spot, Biblios. It was a game with some really interesting drafting mechanics and although my wife won, we both agreed that this is one we wanted to play again. I think it has far more depth than it first seems to and it proved quite interesting. When we started setting up our next game, Gravwell, the waiter came by and asked if they could get us anything. We ordered a Mayan Truffle for each of us and received them only a little bit into the game of Gravwell. The truffle was the deep chocolate taste you would expect from a truffle with just a hint of spice at the end, which was a nice touch. That was the finish of a very nice gaming day for me. As far as the Malted Meeple goes I was left with a overall good impression, though I would stress certain points for it. If you go, I would go with a group of three of more. For a smaller group I'm not certain their game library really supports that, unless you bring games of your own. The second point is that this place does not serve lunch or dinner, only snacks. If you are likely to get hungry I would suggest eating before you go. Since this is a game cafe I should probably comment on the tables. They are large with glass surfaces and a raised ridge. While I would have preferred a cloth surface with a bit more texture for traction, the glass surface was not a huge problem. One nice feature was the raised edges of the table, making it harder for dice or cards to slide off of them. These are the only negatives though, and I'm not sure if my comments on the table are not somewhere in between, rather than being a negative. They have tons of good games in their library for 3-5 player groups and from what I could see of the other tables the staff seems to have some familiarity with the games. I did not get to personally ask them to teach a game, but I may make a point of doing so at some point in the future. A big positive for me was the environment and the staff. The feel of the place left one feeling gaming was a refined activity for adults and young adults. It was very welcoming to dates and women and there were, in fact, a number of women there. This paired with an extensive snack and craft brew menu left one feeling they could spend hours here in mixed company or with more casual gamers and everyone could walk away remembering the experience very favorably. Overall I was impressed and for the groups I described, I will likely go here in the future.
(4)Gina C.
I feel really torn about giving this place 4 or 3 stars. But I've decided to go the generous route, at least until I visit some other board game bars to do a comparison. We came on a Sunday shortly after they opened. Unfortunately, they don't serve alcohol on Sundays (but we knew this going in since it's clearly displayed on their website). We tried the milkshake flight (3 new flavors they're auditioning to be next month's FOM). For August it includes red velvet, brownie, and birthday cake. Honestly, they all tasted pretty much the same to me, and they were rather boring. We also got some buffalo popcorn, which was fine. I would have much rather had something more substantial to snack on, or nutritious even. But their menu options are very limited to things like popcorn, chips, candy, etc. A cheese plate or some crudités would go a long way here, in my opinion. Anyway, you don't come here for the food or drinks, you come for the games. They have a fine selection, which is organized by category. My husband had already studied their game menu online before coming (which he said is a huge plus for this place compared to other game board bars), so we knew what we wanted to play and didn't really do much browsing. I would think that the ease-of-browsing/selecting makes a big difference in your overall experience (like it would at a bookstore or library), so my review is lacking in that aspect. Overall I'd say this place is great just because I love the idea of a board game bar. But it's also the only one I've been to, so I can't say if it's better or worse than the other options in the area.
(4)Chuck Wagon P.
This is my second visit. A group of four went on a Wednesday night. Although tables were readily available when group arrived at 6:30pm, I would recommend if you plan on visiting with a group larger than four coming before 7:00pm as all tables were full by 8:00pm. Staff was pleasant and available for refreshment service. Server knowledgable about beverages. I ordered the mead. Our server informed me that it tasted much like a hard cider. I still chose to try the mead, and our server's observation about the mead was spot on. I have not had other mead, but I do not think what they offer is true mead. I had no problem with the mead. Just be forwarned. Staff was never too obstrusive. Help us set up reward program card. So if you plan on visiting this establishment frequently, makes sure you get registered for their reward program. Currently, I think the rewar program awards free milk shakes. The game chosen by group had a lot a pieces. None of the piece required for our game were missing! Great job! In our group of four, two were returning and two were new. All agreed that we enjoyed the game, the food offerings, and the location. We all agreed to return to try the same game or other new games.
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