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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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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Sn_Orpheus t1_j80dmyv wrote

Really!? Awesome! I’m in neighboring town and love The Bearded Dragon games shop. Don’t they also have DnD or other games sessions upstairs?

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Sn_Orpheus t1_j80o971 wrote

No need to ask for my benefit. More curious just in case OP was interested. Have a great weekend!

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meajora OP t1_j80v3y5 wrote

Ooooo I know some people who would be. If I wasn't in several games already, I'd look into it myself.

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NEWVENGEANCE t1_j83qoq9 wrote

I remember a few months ago when I was there, they were talking about running some homebrew sessions.

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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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meajora OP t1_j80v8jb wrote

We are all caffeine addicts and will for sure be buying multiple rounds. <3

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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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meajora OP t1_j807dgt wrote

Quesoritos and board games does sound like a good time ngl

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dux18 t1_j807frv wrote

It’s a dangerous combination

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IronSeagull t1_j81h4ti wrote

A lot of places will let you if you just ask.

There's also board game groups that meet in public places all over the state, you can find them on meetup.com.

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OkBid1535 t1_j80sjt6 wrote

Rip to the Inkwell…

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Old_Cockroach_2993 t1_j80xf03 wrote

If you smoke cigars you could probably do that at J and R cigar

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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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gordonv t1_j819zwj wrote

How old is the crowd?

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Glittering-Rock t1_j81cijo wrote

Fort nonsense brewery….if you buy some beers lol

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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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