Geek Retreat

169 High St, Burton-on-Trent DE14 1JE, United Kingdom
$$$ Cafe
(54 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Located at 169 High St, Burton-on-Trent DE14 1JE, Geek Retreat is not just a cafe; it's a vibrant sanctuary for all things nerd culture. Step inside, and you'll immediately feel the welcoming atmosphere permeated by the passion of fellow enthusiasts. With a plethora of gaming memorabilia decorating the walls, your senses are immediately ignited with nostalgia and excitement.

The café specializes in providing a comfortable space where tabletop games, card games, and video gaming reign supreme. Whether you're a Pokémon fan looking to snag that elusive vintage card or a Dungeons & Dragons newbie eager to learn, this place has you covered. The incredible collection of games and toys available for sale truly caters to every geek's whim. One visitor, James ST, raved about the "amazing service and good atmosphere," emphasizing that if you're a nerd, this is simply the place to be.

The heart of Geek Retreat beats not only with games but also with community spirit. Customers like Tom Stubbs (Maxion_2000) have noted the friendly and accepting vibe of the establishment and highlighted the cafe’s engaging events. From thrilling game nights to cozy gatherings, Geek Retreat transforms into more than just a cafe; it becomes a hub for friendship and collaboration.

While the food may not always be the star of the show, as noted by Jia Ruan who suggested that presentation could be improved, the dishes are still quite decent. With a menu that offers a selection of reasonably priced snacks and drinks, you'll find something to indulge in while you're busy strategizing your next gaming move. Imagine sinking your teeth into a tasty treat while surrounded by fellow gamers, laughter echoing around the room.

The team's dedication to customer service is notable, with staff members always on hand to assist, as Lee Moore emphasized in his praise of the staff’s hospitality during a Dungeons & Dragons event. Sense the warmth in the air as they ensure every guest feels welcomed and taken care of. With an inviting atmosphere and committed staff, you're guaranteed a memorable visit every time.

In short, Geek Retreat is far more than just a cafe; it is a beloved local haven where avid gamers and casual fans can unite over their shared passions. If you're in Burton-on-Trent and looking for a unique experience that blends gaming culture, community, and creativity, Geek Retreat is the place to be. Come and create unforgettable memories with others who share your enthusiasm!

Service options
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Popular for
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Dessert
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Openings Hours

Monday

12:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday

12:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

12:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday

12:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday

12:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

54 Reviews
James ST

19 Sep 2025

Went in a couple of times now. I wanted vintage Pokémon, the owner had a good collection and happy to haggle. Amazing service and good atmosphere. Any nerds... this is the place to go!!

Tom Stubbs (Maxion_2000)

15 Sep 2025

My favourite place in burton. Really friendly and accepting people and great staff food is ok. I really enjoy there different events

Mollyyy

09 Sep 2025

Friendly staff great vibe in the store very reasonable prices and will definitely be back soon!

Jia Ruan

07 Aug 2025

Amazing! Food could be upgraded to look presentable more etc but the food is great! Superb games to use for free, good toys on sale, great customer service, super friendly staff and amazing over all!

Lee Moore

06 Aug 2025

Thank you so much to the staff of Geek Retreat Burton upon Trent for hosting an evening of Dungeons and Dragons for beginners. We had a great night. The staff are so friendly and helpful making sure everyone felt welcome. A special mention for Kirsten (check my spelling and apologies if I got this wrong). She tended to our every need all evening long keeping us fed and watered. What a truly wonderful facility, I wish you long success in Burton.

Tomos Simms

21 Jul 2025

Good little place for table top, card and video gaming fans. Nice staff, free to read/play services and Good drinks.

James May

10 Jun 2025

lovely little spot popped in for the first time today greeted by a nice lady who showed me the binders for Pokémon cards and showed me what they have in for pokemon right now, grabbed a couple cans of monster its nice here friendly, seems like they have all kinds of stuff for magic the gathering, yugioh, Warhammer and D&D ( still need to learn to play D&D aha) menu is solid too they have a good choice to pick from so you can grab a bite to eat check out the cards play some games and just get away from the busy world for a while, great for folk who maybe struggle to get out like me to actually get out and go somewhere nice friendly and safe Will be coming back in could even make some new friends here folk seem friendly :)

Christopher Bates

06 Jun 2025

We visited on Sunday to go through the stores extensive range of loose single TCG cards for Pokemon. The store is always tidy and the staff are very polite and welcoming. We stayed in store for a couple of hours and had coffee. The store is popular with the gaming community as they sell a wide range of gaming and card based items. The store has tables set up for you to play the large array of games they have in store for free and for you to join with friends to play card games and Role Playing Games. They serve food also and the prices are very reasonable and the food looked great. It's a great place to meet friends and like minded people.

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