Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

06/04/2026

We went for a musicals theme for our specials in June.
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The "Burn Book" is a hit! Inspired by Mean Girls, this Italian Cream Soda is made with Strawberry Syrup, Italian Sparkling Water, and Raspberry Cold Foam.
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Created by Rubix!
Stop by and try one today!

06/02/2026

Dana is set up at Plainfield Cruise Night until 8:30pm!

06/02/2026

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June & Summer Specials are here! Embracing our love of Musical Theater for our monthly specials and highlighting various Lemonades for the summers
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Stop in to play games or just hang out and enjoy a tasty new drink.
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06/01/2026

This week's newsletter is out now. Check out the June Specials, June Calendar, Special upcoming events, and more!

LAST WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:Here are some great photos we got from the last week of goings on around the cafe. • We had a fun RPG Night this passed week. • Fabulous Bingo was a hit, raising money for Grundy Eunoia Wellness Center • We had a birthday celebration with a Daggerheart cake. • Book Bed...

05/30/2026

Tomes galore at Critical Grind! Missed the last local author book fair? Prep for the next one by stopping in every other Saturday for Inkwells and Espresso, a gathering of local writers to co-work together. Or you can stop to just check out our Little Free Library!

05/29/2026

Great fun yesterday for RPG Night! Join us for upcoming Role-Playing Game events in June!
🧛‍♂️ Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft Sessions will run all day, Saturday, June 13th in honor of the new book coming out.
🗓 Free RPG Day is Saturday, June 27th and we'll be hosting 20+ one-shot sessions from various systems for ALL experience levels.
⚔️ Our 3rd Annual Grindhouse Arena will take place on Sunday, June 28th. A Dungeons & Dragons, battle-royale, melee style tournament.

See our website for details or reach out with further questions.

05/28/2026

Had fun last night with the Book Bedazzling!! Definitely gonna wanna do that again!

05/27/2026

New Smoothie Flavor drops today.
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Tropical Harmony!
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05/26/2026

Southside Perks Passport!

From the mind of

coffee shops this summer by downloading your passport pdf, printing it out, and visiting! Get a stamp or sticker with purchase. Collect 15 stamps/stickers and submit your passport for a chance to win a gift card from any of the participating cafes.

Important links in the comments.

05/25/2026

This week's newsletter is out now! SO many big events you're not going to want to miss. Free RPG Day, Southside Perks, and grantsgamerecs Board Game Comedy Tour!!

LAST WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:Here are some great photos we got from the last week of goings on around the cafe. • Dana and some regulars to to learn some new games • RPG Night saw quite a bit of Daggerheart action • Friday Night we had some fun with Magic Players, RPG players, Kid's RPG Night, Creat...