Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

09/04/2025

Day 1! Count Down to Joliet Pride Fest with our Advent Dice Calendar from

Join us on Saturday, September 20th at Joliet Pride Fest at Bicentennial Park in Joliet, IL.

we'll have Dice, Games, Stickers, Coffees, Teas, and more!

09/04/2025

Millennial-Baristas-in-September-say-what? 🤣

09/02/2025

September Events Calendar, Specials, New Products, and more events coming up! Check out the weekly Newsletter!

We had a fantastic time at The Renaissance Faire yesterday! We hope you all had a safe holiday weekend.Thanks to everyone who joined us at Ren Faire! Let's do it again next year!SPECIAL EVENTS!NEW ITEMS & RESTOCKS for retailNEW board games and items from Final Score Games, CMYK, Cardboard Alchemy, B...

09/02/2025

September Specials!
☕️ Banana Lunar Chai: Chai Latte with Banana and Marshmallow.
🍹 Jolly Rancher Refresher: Watermelon Kiwi Refresher with Cherry.
🥤 Orange Smoothius: Pineapple Smoothie with Orange Juice and Vanilla Cold Foam.
🍌 Banana Pudding Toast: Cream Cheese, Bananas, Nilla Cookies, and Butterscotch Syrup.
🔥 Ricotta, Walnuts, Cinnamon, Espresso Grounds, and Maple Syrup.

09/01/2025

Cafe is closed today! Enjoy the day and we'll see you tomorrow!

08/31/2025

I love when customers send us photos of them enjoying games they get from here!

"It was great at home, tailgating, and camping. I plan on keeping it in the car so we can always play it. Waiting at restaurants would be great too!" - Sourdough You Know

08/30/2025

Stop by anytime today before 5pm and learn to play new games we've added to the library!

08/30/2025

Packed house tonight! Lorcana Prerelase Pack Rush, Friday Night Magic, Kids RPG Night, Creator Meetup, and some casual gamers hanging out! Love to see it. 🧡💙

08/27/2025

Which would you try!?
1- Iced hazelnut americano with raspberry cold foam

2- tutti frutti; berry hibiscus tea with strawberry and raspberry

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08/27/2025

Its almost time for our quarterly All Ages Q***r Variety Show!
Join us for a vibrant, joyful, and unapologetically prideful afternoon of performances celebrating self-expression, creativity, and community!
This all-ages variety show features an incredible lineup of artists and performers bringing music, comedy, lip-sync, and dance to the stage.
Whether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally, this is a space where everyone can feel safe, seen, and supported.
Expect bold looks, big talent, and a whole lot of heart.
🎟️ $15 at the door for anyone 15 & over.
🍰 Café open for food and drinks
🎲 Stay after the show to play games and meet the performers!
Come as you are, or come dressed to shine.
Let's celebrate the spectrum of identity, artistry, and joy. 💖️‍🌈

08/26/2025

The staff spent the last couple nights learning some new games! Stop by and let us teach you some of our new games.

08/26/2025

Darrington Press x Critical Roll 10th Anniversary Promo Packs are HERE! Supplies are limited!!

All you need to do is pick up your copy of Darrington Press' newest game, Solar Garden, and the Promo Pack is yours!

Promos included from:
● Till the Last Gasp
● Caper Cards
● Queen by Midnight
● Solar Garden
● Candela Obscura
● Daggerheart

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