One Table. Infinite Possibilities.

A curated cafe experience built around boards, brews and belonging.

Logo for Main St. Board Game Cafe featuring two beer mugs with dice on them, one with foam on top, and the text "Main St. Board Game Cafe UNPLUG YOUR GAME".

Play from our library of 400+ board games

Grab friends, family (or anyone with thumbs) and dive into tabletop adventure. One flat rate (just $15/person for 3 hours) gets you a seat, a stack of games, and expert help if you need it. Or find your crowd in one of our many events and programs, including afterschool enrichment.

A Scrabble board game with words 'BOARD' and 'CAFE' linked. To the side, tiles spell 'N', 'O', 'L', 'A', 'R', 'O'. A bottle of beer and a basket of churros are on the wooden table.

FUEL YOUR GAME NIGHT

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a denim jacket and a long floral skirt, reaching up to place a board game titled "Scythe" on a wooden shelf filled with various other board games in a retail store.

THE GAME SHELF

A group of people playing Dungeons & Dragons inside a cafe with a blue wall and a sign that reads 'Main St. Board Game Cafe.' The sign features two coffee mugs, one steaming and one topped with foam. A man stands at the head of the table explaining the game while others sit around the table with game materials, books, and dice.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

  • Not usually, but suggested for weekends/groups.

  • $15 per person for 3 hrs ($10 for kids 12 & under).

  • Absolutely. Our cafe has everything from easy-to-grab snacks to sweet treats all designed to pair perfectly with game night. We’ve also got coffee, tea, and adult beverages to keep things lively (and caffeinated).

  • Our staff can teach almost any game in our library. We’’ll help you pick out the right game for your table.

  • Yes! Top new titles and favorites available for purchase in our cafe.

CROWD FAVORITE EVENTS

  • THE GREAT LONG ISLAND PUZZLE RACE

    1st Wednesday of every Month

    7 PM

    Teams race the clock (and each other) to complete identical 500-piece Cobble Hill jigsaw puzzles. Fastest finish takes the win.

  • GAME NIGHT LIVE! THURSDAY

    Every Thursday

    $15

    Our weekly game night meet-up event. Learn and play some of our favorite board games and meet other players. Find your board game crowd.

  • MAGIC THE GATHERING FRIDAY NIGHT DRAFT

    Every Friday

    7 PM

    Weekly booster draft for experienced players looking to compete, strategize, and summon some serious spells.

  • QUEEN'S COURT CHESS MEET-UP & GUIDED PLAY

    Third Sunday of Every Month

    3-7 PM

    A casual, guided chess session for beginner and intermediate players hosted by the L.I. Women’s Chess Club.

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