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    Squarrel Cafe

    4.6 (140 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Stacey-Ann M.

    This is a very cute little cafe. They sell coffee and pastries and they have board games you can play. They have the most interesting chess board I've ever seen. It's vertical. Now I feel like I have to get one. Cute shop with a nice chill vibe. I had a chocolate croissant that was delicious. Will definitely check it out again.

    Whitney D.

    One of the more spacious coffee shops I have been too. I was shocked to have been the only one in here too. This coffee shop is also a place where you can play board games with friends and family. They have a whole range of selection of games to choose from. Many seating options as well and as I said before spacious spot. I got a shaken espresso which comes in a fun cup too. It was very good. The barista who made my drink was very nice and did not rush me as I was deciding on what I wanted. I highly recommend coming to check out this spot if you are in the area.

    Ayesha A.

    This cafe is only a couple of blocks away from the Barclays and across the street from the train station. It is in a very convenient location. I was going to a show at the Barclays but my nephew needed to do a class online beforehand. We were able to stop in here in the morning. He did his class while I enjoyed a matcha latte. By noon there were a lot more people coming in that probably had reservations to play board games. So if comin in the afternoon I would suggest it reserving your table beforehand. This was a Sunday. Were only here for an hour so I do not know how crowded it could get. But I would recommend and will come back to play some board games.

    Serena X.

    Really like the concept of this place and how you can rent out board games! There is definitely decent seating, but heard it gets packed in the evenings and weekends. I came here in the morning I got a less sweet early grey latte, that was quite good - a bit too milky forward. Would come back with some friends in the future!

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    Meng Z.

    I was looking for a bubble tea spot and stumbled upon this place. I didn't realize that this is a board game cafe until I stepped inside. Overall, I loved the vibe and would've totally stay longer if I wasn't in a rush. I really like the bubble tea selection where you can mix and match tea base and fruit flavor drinks. I got chrysanthemum with passion fruit with no toppings which turned out to the alright. I loved the cup though! The cup is not only super cute but there's a tiny detachable cap at the top where you can seal your drink if you no longer have your bubble tea straw in. Perfect to take on the go and for occasions where you can't finish your drink in one go. Would definitely come back here to try the other drinks next time and also check out the different games since they sure do have some cool varieties!

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    Barbara C.

    I come here semi-regularly for boba drinks. I love that they have both almond milk and oat milk available (for 75 cents extra) to make drinks more vegan-friendly. Toppings like boba/tapioca is extra as well, so it does kind of add up and make a drink a tad more expensive. But I see boba drinks as a treat so it's ok. It's also not a giant chain or franchise (as far as I know), so I'm happy to support a small business. The boba is always perfect. A couple times I've had to wait while they make more boba because they've just run out. But the boba texture is always perfectly soft but a little chewy. I also enjoy that I can have one of their many coffee drinks with boba, also customizable with alternative milks and less sugar and no sugar options. The staff is always super nice, too. I haven't been there to play board games as a lot of people go there to do, but it seems like fun.

    Cool spot with a solid board game selection and decent bubble tea. The atmosphere is nice for hanging out, though it can get a bit crowded. Worth checking out if you're into games and don't mind the board game fee

    Summer float with crystal boba 8/10  lced yuan Yang tea 7/10
    Shashi R.

    Summer float with crystal boba 8/10 lced yuan Yang tea 7/10 Grilled cheese 9/10 Latte 7/10

    My absolute fav - cappuccino from Squarrel Cafe

    Great service! friendly staff willinng to help you figure out great additiona to your cafe drink. I live Queens and I stop by whenever I'm in Brooklyn. I absolutely love this place! 10/10 would def recommend!!!

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    5 years ago

    I go there every week to eat a bit and play board games with friends. Super chill environment, great food and I always have a blast

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    friendly staff, great quick bites, and relaxed environment for an afternoon coffee. love this place!

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    5 years ago

    Super cute cafe by the terminal, love the unique drink options and the staff is super friendly!

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    6 years ago

    Quality matcha latte. Quiet place near the busy Atlantic station. Better go with a friend, might be a little lonely for a single person

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    5 years ago

    I got the Taro bubble tea and it was sooo good. I'd definitely be going again. I highly recommend them. And the cup it came in was soo cute

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    7 years ago

    Nice and calm place to relax. Coffee is amazing with latte art. The Earl Grey Latte is a must try.

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    6 years ago

    Nicest barista in NY! Tyina makes a bomb latte and is super friendly . Such a cute place all around, will definitely be back :)

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    7 years ago

    This is the best cafe I've ever been to. Amazing coffee and the best service I've ever had

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    7 years ago

    Awesome place for food and games ! I just can't get enough of settlers of vayan. Munch on goodies while you play.

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    Ask the Community - Squarrel Cafe

    Do you need to show proof of vaccination?

    We don't need the proof of vaccination right now. Thanks.

    Is there bubble tea vegan?

    Sorry! Try calling them. I am sure they will accommodate.

    What kind of food do you serve? No menu on website

    Sorry, we're currently working on the website, but we serve pastries, sandwiches and riceballs.

    Is there any fee for bringing your own alcohol?

    No.. we dont charge anything extra as long as you are stay any play customer.

    Do they serve alcohol and/or can you bring your own alcohol?

    Hi, We don't serve alcohol but you can BYOB.

    Any issues using a Groupon?

    We have Groupon available.

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    Review Highlights - Squarrel Cafe

    The current pricing is $5 for 3 hours and they have basically all of the board games you can think of, plus more!

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    We met here in 2021 for our first date. Thought the concept of a board game café date was unique,…read moreinteresting, and spent the evening getting to know each through each game. Had such a great time that it didn't even matter that the staff forgot the coffee I ordered. Walking distance from Washington Square Park where we took the most romantic stroll afterwards. One year later, celebrated our first anniversary at the same spot and the same table. It's 2025 and happy to report we're getting married in October! This will always be a special place to us.

    I love board game cafes! So I was excited to try out this place after finding it listed on two…read moredifferent NYC blogs. First, if you're planning to come here on the weekend, RESERVE YOUR SPOT ONLINE AHEAD OF TIME!!! And I'll tell you why... My friends and I decided on Friday afternoon that we wanted to come here the next day (Saturday). Me, being the planning-type person that I am, immediately hopped onto their website. I found a tab for "reservations", so I checked it out as I had a feeling that they might be pretty busy on the weekend. Sure enough, for our group of 6, they only had availability between 11am and 4:45pm or at 9pm. That was it! We were hoping for an evening slot, but we all decided to settle on the 4:45pm slot and just go have dinner afterwards. Before continuing, it's important to note that each person pays $17 for unlimited use of the board games for a 3-hour duration. When booking online, you have to pay for the entire group's "game time pay" up front in order to get the reservation. So, since it was 6 of us, I went ahead and paid $102 to secure our spot. **They are clear that they do NOT do refunds so make sure you can actually make the time slot you are booking!! Upon arrival, we gave them my name and they showed us to our reserved table. They gave us some quick instructions on what to do with the games when we were done with them, then they left us to have fun! So why is a reservation important? Because I can't tell you how many people we watched get turned away because they showed up and the place was already at max capacity! Our table happened to be right in front of both the door and the counter, so we watched a constant flow of people walk in and then immediately walk back out. Another important thing to note is that they don't allow outside food or drinks, but they also don't serve food... They have coffee drinks available to order as well as a few smoothie options and bottled/canned beverages. Additionally, they had some bagged chips and a few pastries, but that was it. So if you book a slot during dinner or lunchtime, you might want to ensure you eat beforehand as you won't be eating a meal here. The setup inside was a little chaotic. Very crowded with little space between the tables. Also, the staff seemed to not really care to want to be there. They weren't really attentive to the patrons there nor to each other, for that matter. At one point, the trash can was overflowing and I watched one staff member struggle with it and yelling for help but no one came to assist her... Final verdict: If you love board games, definitely come check this place out!!! Reserve your spot ahead of time and bring at least 3-5 people with you for maximum enjoyment!

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    Fantasy role playing with table top games was nothing I've ever done and now the times arrived. In…read more'82 (I was twelve years young) I bought Dungeons and Dragons 3rd edition game, I think it was 3rd edition, but none of my friends were interested. Not the metalheads, not the nerds, not the weirdos, just 1 kid on my block - he was peculiar so I called him Dark Mark. Quite befitting a player was he as the Satanic Panic of '83 was just upon the horizon. You just needed to point and Mark would start marching forward. Turns out you need more than two players and a Dungeon Master so dark Mark and I marveled at the dice and bought figurines and watched everything D&D available. Monsters and Mazes was just released, I think it was Tom Hanks first film, did anyone see it? Then there was the Saturday morning cartoon, it lasted 4 seasons because the kids couldn't get home, apparently they couldn't leave the amusement park. Now 2026 I am both Dungeon Master and player character in our campaign The Lost Mines of Phandalver. The name is Goreville Van Dungeon and I've amassed me Fellowship of a Rogue, a second human fighter, a Cleric and a high elf Wizard. We've battled many foes, obtained many magical potients and golf and it all started by the purchase of The Players Handbook at Hex and Co. We read it together, Althea and I that is. We bought coffee and 20 sided dice and wrote our spells and new adventures. So it's never too late to enjoy RPG's with imaginative friends at any age! Hex and Co. had many other games and accessories so please give them a try. Enjoy the Superbowl y'all.

    This establishment is the most disappointing thing since my son. While very promising in its…read moreconcept, as modern society is in dire need of more third spaces, Hex and company fails to deliver in every conceivable metric imaginable. I came to this establishment with my boyfriend and things got off to questionable start immediately. The server at the front required us to make a reservation, ok no problem. What's questionable about this is that there was clearly space available for two scrawny people such as ourselves. Whatever, man, do your thing. When the time came for us to get seated we were blindsided by a $15 per person surcharge, what the heck! It would have been courteous to have mentioned that when we made our reservation 45 minutes prior. I realize that one cannot contribute to malice what could also be contributed to stupidity, but it came across as a way of swindling and strong arming us. We tried finding a game of dominoes to play while we waited, but alas, there were none available for purchase at the front counter, no big deal, we were certain we would find a game of dominos in the seating area below as there were multiple gargantuan shelves stacked to the ceiling, filled to the brim, practically bursting with board games, looked great from afar. When the time came for us to sit, an aura of sheer panic and despair began to set in. We couldn't find a single game of dominos, no big deal, we were sure that one of the servers would help us out. PSYCHE! We asked multiple servers to help us find a game of dominoes, and they either didn't help, gave confusing advice or a combination of both, very cool! You would presume that people employed to work at a board game themed cafe would know where certain board games are, but no, not this fine establishment! In fact the organization of the entire establishment was severely lacking. To begin with, the tables where people are engaged in board games are practically pressed against the gargantuan and bursting shelves of board games, this makes browsing extremely truncated! If you are introverted, you may burst into flames because you are forced to hover over strangers and interrupt their board game to get what you're looking for, that is of course if you're lucky enough to find it. For example, a heated game of uno was sheepishly interrupted by a stranger seeking something behind my boyfriend. Every guest is a hostage in this establishment, because of the owner's incompetence, very cool. Since we nor any of the disheveled nerds employed in this establishment could find a game of dominoes, we opted instead to play a game of chess, simple enough right? not at Hex and Company! The first set was missing multiple pieces and was damaged to the point of not being useable, the second was some niche four player "update" of chess, which is an insult in its own right. Third time was the charm though, and we played some good games. The food was pricy but inoffensive. The water service, despite giving patrons agency, was severely lacking in the fact that one could only use the smallest cup imaginable, what the heck! Upon leaving the establishment, a server told me to, and I quote "have a good one" how could I possibly have a good one, when you couldn't even find a game of dominoes for us to play. Absolutely ridiculous, they really rolled a 1 on this one.

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