Board Game Cafes in Chicago, IL

Chicago's board game cafe scene consolidated hard after 2020. Cards Against Humanity's flagship closed and was absorbed by Snakes & Lattes, while newer neighborhood spots opened in Rogers Park and Irving Park.

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Athena Board Game Cafe1412 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

A Rogers Park board game cafe, reopened in late 2024 at the former Heartland Cafe site, serving an elevated comfort-food menu alongside a rotating library of games for a flat cover charge.

View details →Bonus Round Game Cafe3230 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

A Lakeview cafe with a curated library of modern board games, staff who teach and recommend titles, and a full menu of coffee, tea, beer, wine, and cocktails.

View details →Snakes & Lattes Chicago1965 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

A Logan Square/Bucktown board game cafe with 800+ games, a full bar and kitchen, and themed private rooms; the Toronto-based chain took over this space from Cards Against Humanity's original Chicago Board Game Cafe in 2020.

View details →Stay & Play Game Cafe3932 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

A Puerto Rican family-owned cafe in Irving Park pairing 700+ board games with jibaritos, tostones, plantains, and rum-based cocktails.

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