Cozy board game cafe with good coffee, playful tea drinks, and a vast game library; excellent for casual hangs, but expect game table fees, limited savory food quality, and occasionally rigid seating rules.
Squarrel Cafe delivers a fun, community-focused experience anchored by a strong board game library and reliable espresso drinks, but inconsistent execution—variable tea quality, slow service during peak times, and occasional seating disruptions—prevents higher performance. Coffee and snacks like grilled cheese are solid, and the cozy Atlantic Ave location appeals to regulars, yet the cafe falls short of the reliability and polish expected at higher grade levels. Best suited for casual game nights rather than dependable everyday dining.
One caveat: Pricing for game tables is extra ($8 for 3 hours or ~$15 all day)