We're Going Home:
Banditos Gaming Returns to Panera Northvale
Panera Suffern is closing on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
The Banditos Leadership Team met and made a decision: we are going home. Starting Sunday, November 22, Banditos Gaming returns to our original home at Panera Northvale.
The short version
Sunday, November 15 is our last event at Panera Suffern.
Wednesday, November 18 Open Play is at The Mill at Sutter's in Airmont. Not Panera.
Sunday, November 22 is our first event back at Panera Northvale.
Same days. Same times. Same RSVP in the event page comments.
Our locations
Primary home: Panera Northvale
269 Livingston St, Suite B, Northvale, NJ 07647
Most Banditos events happen here starting Sunday, November 22.
Secondary location: Panera Ramsey
1300 Route 17 North, Ramsey, NJ 07446
This is our backup. We only use it when an event page says so.
Wednesday pilot: The Mill at Sutter's
214 Route 59, Suite 1, Airmont, NY 10901
We are piloting Wednesday Open Play here, starting Wednesday, November 18.
Where to go, date by date
Wednesday, November 11 - Open Play, 5:00 - 9:00 PM - Panera Suffern
Sunday, November 15 - Coffee and Cardboard, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Panera Suffern (last event)
Tuesday, November 17 - Panera Suffern closes
Wednesday, November 18 - Open Play, 5:00 - 9:00 PM - The Mill at Sutter's (pilot)
Sunday, November 22 - Coffee and Cardboard, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Panera Northvale (first event back)
Wednesday, November 25 - Open Play, 5:00 - 9:00 PM - Panera Northvale
Friday, November 27 - FATDOG, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Panera Northvale
Sunday, November 29 - Coffee and Cardboard, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Panera Northvale
Wednesday, December 2 - Play for a Cause, 5:00 - 9:00 PM - Panera Northvale
Sunday, December 6 - Coffee and Cardboard: Holiday Edition, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Panera Northvale
Wednesday, December 9 - Open Play, 5:00 - 9:00 PM - Panera Northvale
Sunday, December 13 - Coffee and Cardboard, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM - Panera Northvale
Wednesday, December 16 - Open Play, 5:00 - 9:00 PM - The Mill at Sutter's (pilot)
Plans can change. The event page is always right: https://www.banditosgaming.com/events
Frequently asked questions
Why are we leaving Panera Suffern?
Panera Suffern is closing on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. We need a new home, and we chose to go back to where we started.
When is our last event at Panera Suffern?
Coffee and Cardboard on Sunday, November 15, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Come play one more time and help us thank the staff.
Why Panera Northvale?
Panera Northvale is our original home. Banditos Gaming played there before we moved to Panera Suffern. The Banditos Leadership Team looked at options in Rockland and Bergen and chose to go back. It is counter service like Panera Suffern, and its hours fit our Wednesday and Sunday schedule.
When does the change take effect?
Sunday, November 22, 2026. Coffee and Cardboard at Panera Northvale is our first event there. Each event page on our calendar will be updated to reflect this new location.
What is happening on Wednesday, November 18?
Open Play is at The Mill at Sutter's, 214 Route 59, Suite 1, Airmont, NY 10901, from 5:00 - 9:00 PM. This is not at Panera. It is the first night of a pilot where we try Wednesday Open Play at The Mill.
What is The Mill pilot?
We are testing whether The Mill works for Wednesday Open Play. The pilot nights on our calendar right now are Wednesday, November 18 and Wednesday, December 16. All other Wednesday events are at Panera Northvale. We will post any changes here and on the event pages.
What is Panera Ramsey for?
Panera Ramsey is our secondary location. Think of it as our backup. We only use it when an event page says so. If we ever move an event there, we will post it on the event page and on all of our channels.
Are event days or times changing?
No. Wednesday Open Play is still 5:00 - 9:00 PM. Sunday Coffee and Cardboard is still 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
What about FATDOG?
FATDOG, our Friday After Thanksgiving Day of Gaming, is still on. It runs Friday, November 27, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, at Panera Northvale.
How do I RSVP?
Same as always. Comment on the event page at https://www.banditosgaming.com/events using this format: Name / Yes, No, or Maybe / ETA
Example: Dave / Yes / arriving 6:00 PM
How do I make sure I go to the right place?
Check the event page before you head out. The location on the event page is always right. If a post, a text, or a calendar entry ever disagrees with the event page, the event page is the correct one!
I already saved an event to my calendar. What should I do?
Calendar entries you saved before November 10 may still show Panera Suffern. Delete them and add the event again from the event page.
Who do I ask if I have questions?
Ask any member of the Banditos Leadership Team (https://www.banditosgaming.com/leadership):
Dr. Dave Eng, Founder & President
Fred Cabrera, Founder & Director of Gaming Operations
Chris Ramsey, Founder & Director of Development
Lindsey Heiberger, Director of Member Relations
Jared Miller, Deputy Director of Gaming Operations
Or email us at banditosgaming718@gmail.com
Thank you
To the staff at Panera Suffern: thank you for giving Banditos Gaming a home. To our members: thank you for sticking with us through the move. We will see you at the table!
Our Community Standards
Banditos Gaming is built on welcoming, respectful play. Before joining us, please review:
Values Statement: https://www.banditosgaming.com/values
Code of Conduct: https://www.banditosgaming.com/code-of-conduct