Cardboard Corner Cafe

About

Cardboard Corner Cafe is a casual spot built around board games and tabletop RPGs, hosting everything from beginner-friendly game nights to high-level D&D campaigns for experienced players. The cafe runs regular community events like game-teaching sessions at big tables up front and DCC Day tournaments, keeping things welcoming across all skill levels. It's the kind of place where you grab cheap food, roll some dice, and actually know the people running the games.

What's on

EventLearn to Play: Heroes of Terrinoth, Ra, Incan Gold, The RestlessNext Mon, Jul 20 · 6 PM

Community ambassadors teaching games of varying complexity at large community tables in front. All experience levels welcome.

TriviaDCC Day 2026 - Four SessionsNext Sat, Jul 25 · 10 AM – 11 PM

Saturday DCC Day with four ticketed sessions: Kansas City Nightmarathon XCrawl Classics Funnel Tournament (10am-11pm), Shudder Mountains Epilogue (10:30am-2:30pm), The 13th Skull (3-7pm), Learn to Play DCC (5-9pm). $5 per session.

EventMarvel Champions: Open PlayMon, Jul 20 · 6:00 PM

Free walk-in open play.

EventPinched!: Learn to PlayMon, Jul 20 · 6:30 PM
EventCOIN Series/War Games: Open Play | Learn to PlayTue, Jul 21 · 6:00 PM

Continuing expansion into GMT Recon Series, hex and counter games, and The Great Statesman series.

EventMagic The Gathering Commander: Casual: Open PlayWed, Jul 22 · 6:00 PM
EventBoard Game: Learn to PlaysThu, Jul 23 · 6:00 PM

Learn to Plays: It's a Wonderful World, Tea Garden, and Clash of Cultures.

EventAgon Open Table: The Isle of Trafos (S2 I2)Fri, Jul 24 · 6:30 PM

Heroes navigate lost islands with mythical creatures and divine trials. Leaderboard for Glory points.

EventMini Painting 101 - FantasySat, Jul 25
EventWorld Order: Learn to PlaySat, Jul 25 · 6:00 PM
EventQ3 Mini Painting CompetitionSun, Jul 26

Quarterly competition. Entries due by July 26.

EventASOIAF: Tabletop Miniatures Game TournamentSun, Jul 26 · 11:00 AM
EventMini Painting – Focusing on FacesSun, Jul 26 · 12:00 PM
EventLiches of the Multiverse: High-Level D&D EpicSun, Aug 16 · 10:00 AM

High-powered level 20 D&D adventure with pre-generated characters available. For experienced players only.

EventMonte Cook Cypher Release DaySat, Aug 22 · 9:00 AM

Launch celebration for new Cypher RPG edition. Multiple adventures: sci-fi, horror, planes-hopping, Numenera.

Features

Hours

Specials

Every dayBlood Angels Mule

Cherry Vodka, Rose's Lime, Ginger Beer

Every dayDa Ork Boyz Mule

Sour Apple Schnapps, Triple Sec, Ginger Beer

Every dayJerk Chicken Waffle

Cornbread Waffle, Crispy Chicken, Jerk Papaya Sauce, Green Apple, Pineapple Pico, Slaw, Chipotle Ranch, Spicy Plantain Chips

Every dayLoaded Queso

Queso, Chorizo, Black Beans, Pico, Cheddar Cheese, Served with Scoops Corn Chips

Every dayStrawberry Cheesecake Waffle

Sweet Waffle, Strawberry Compote, Sweet Cream Drizzle, Whipped Cream, Graham Crackers, Cheesecake Chunks, Strawberry Yogurt Pretzels, Fresh Strawberries

Every daySugar-Free Short Rest

Sugar Free Orange or Green Apple, Sugar Free Red Bull, Soda Water

Every dayThe Blushing Mermaid

Sangria Wine, Triple Sec, Sour Apple, Orange Juice, Lemon Lime

Every dayWarp Gate Mule

Raspberry Rum, Rose's Lime, Ginger Beer

Every dayWest Bottoms Waffle

Mac & Cheese Waffle, Pulled Pork, Pork Belly Baked Beans, Onion Ring, BBQ Sauce