Board game coffee shop? Or somewhere that wouldn’t mind extended guests?

Submitted by meajora t3_10yxpub in newjersey

I’m in Middlesex country (but willing to make a drive within reason), and I’m looking for a coffee shop or something similar with decent space and wouldn’t mind a small group spending 3-4 hours there playing board games. A coffee shop that also has board games is also great! There were plenty of places like this in NYC when I lived there, but NJ culture seems a lot more “get in, get out.” 😂 Thank you in advance!

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dux18 t1_j805x7t wrote

Probably any shop.

I mean my friends and I used to set up shop at Taco Bell and have full on tournaments.

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CoffeeMug2021 t1_j80762n wrote

Check out IRL Games in Hightstown. There is also a coffee shop a few doors down named Little Key. Old Hights Brewery also has space, I've played cards there for a few hours. The Brewery has seating upstairs too so you may have a bunch of room.

Have fun!

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alliegal t1_j80jqkk wrote

Boonton coffee is great for this and Highlander Games is right up the street

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iboxagox t1_j80jucg wrote

Black River Roasters in Whitehouse. Their upstairs space would work. I'm assuming everyone will be buying coffee from them.... right?

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The818 t1_j818eha wrote

The Gilded Raven in Somerset NJ. Just opened I think and loads of tables

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Jeipii t1_j81d6yz wrote

There's a place called Illustrious Card & Games in Fords that might provide what you're looking for.

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thenlar t1_j81uyx9 wrote

There's a group that meets every Thursday night at Maloney's in Matawan. I haven't been able to go since my work schedule changed, but i can send you the discord or link this thread to the people that still attend if you want.

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KayakHank t1_j822ere wrote

I've played games at czigmister brewery and at melvino meadery. Neither of them cared

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phreak1112 t1_j823huf wrote

Drop by the Marlboro Whole Foods. There's a huge sit-n-eat area where people gather for all sorts of things (i know there's a Bridge Club and a Mahjong group that hang out for hours.

Unlike cafes or pubs, nobody cares whether you buy anything or sit there for 10 hrs. It's got clean bathrooms, free wifi, close parking, and hey, if you're hungry or thirsty, everything within reach.

If i were into board games, i'd totally hit this place (fyi, i work there p/t and see these people on a reg basis)

And i know lots of people recommended Bell Works but that place is SUPER noisy and has a lot of loud children (husband works there so we're well aware of the place. Food/drink options are subpar as well)

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