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Critical Grind Board Game Cafe
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Play schedule · 1 weekly
What's on the calendar
Regular play
Today · Pokémon LeaguePokémon League
7 PMSchedule collapsed from publisher feeds. Details and signups live on the store's own site.
What you'll find in the bins
About
A board game cafe first, with over 1,400 games to play, real coffee, and a full menu, Critical Grind also sells Magic singles and runs Magic on Monday nights. The only spot of its kind in Chicago's south suburbs, it is built for lingering over a game with a drink in hand.
Good to know
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entranceAccessible parkingAccessible restroomAccessible seating
Parking
Free parking lotFree street parking
Payment
Credit cardsDebit cardsContactless / tap
From 200 customer reviews
What the players say
Roll for Vibe Check. That’s a Nat 20! Driving back home after a wedding up in the Chicago area, Emily and I were needing some caffeine to stay awake after a night of partying with the newlyweds and wedding party. We pulled up local coffee places relative to where we were and…
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Louis Williams
2 months ago
Not remote worker friendly, be warned. I googled "internet cafe near me" and this place was the first search result. I retreated here when Comcast internet died at my house but that was a mistake - very slow WiFi: 20 Mbps down, 4 Mbps up. I didn't know modern broadband…
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Nicholas Vanaria
2 months ago
This place is awesome. It's the perfect spot to grab a cup of coffee/tea/latte and hang out with either friends or the kids. It's also a rare place in that you can take your kids here to play one of the hundreds of games available and get them to actually interact with either…
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Mark Burke
4 months ago
I can't say enough how wonderful our experience at Critical Grind was just a few weeks ago. We held a team-building exercise with the entire office and families and the opportunity to have bragging rights over a coworker was priceless for many. We got to see the competitive…
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Austin Regan
a month ago
There drinks are great. A mix of classics and fun new mixes! Roll for toast is a great idea when you can decide. Has a decent selection of gaming gear to buy. Fun and friendly staff. Amazing well coordinated events.