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The Lost Gnome

Albany, NY4.9(56 reviews)

WPN

Sealed

Play schedule · 2 weekly

What's on the calendar

Regular play

Pokémon League

5 PM

Pokémon League

2:30 PM

Schedule collapsed from publisher feeds. Details and signups live on the store's own site.

What you'll find in the bins

Magic

The original TCG, still chasing staples.

Pokémon

The set everyone's opening right now.

About

A fantasy-themed cafe in Albany's Warehouse District where comics, tabletop RPGs, and trading cards share space with coffee and a kitchen. Family-owned by the Brownes, it pairs Pokemon and Magic with a whimsical mushroom-lit room and a State Street mural full of fairies and monsters.

Good to know

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entranceAccessible parkingAccessible restroomAccessible seating

Parking

Free parking lotFree street parking

Payment

Credit cardsDebit cards

From 56 customer reviews

What the players say

I’ve been to a lot of game stores, and this is easily one of my favorites. They run events for Magic: The Gathering and other card games throughout the week, but what really makes this place stand out is the atmosphere. People are friendly and welcoming, and it’s easy to find a…
MWMargaret Walsha month ago

Darlene Michele

6 months ago

Great staff! Friendly, kind and welcoming ! Fresh food and varieties. Great coffee and tea selections. Great space for gamers to gather and hang out. Marvel comics, Pokémon, fantasy game items for purchase also.

Adam Patterson

4 months ago

The magical experience of the Lost Gnome. What an amazing coffee shop. Amazing coffee made by people who know coffee. A nerdy gaming coffee shop great food. A truly amazing experience with a one of a kind coffee shop. You don’t find unique coffee shops like this. 100% will be…

Danielle B

2 months ago

Hands down the best place I have gotten coffee or food from!!! Not only is it warm and the atmosphere welcoming the owner and staff were so personable it makes you want to go back. Great job with this establishment, you guys are amazing😊.

Ken Vastola

3 months ago

A charming place with great coffee and the best grilled cheese sandwich I've ever had!