Athena Board Game Cafe

Athena Board Game Cafe Your neighborhood spot for meeting friends and having a good time. Enjoy food and drinks while you play from our collection of 450+ board games

Join us on Sundays for the rest of the summer, learn a new game and find a new favorite, no need to read instructions!
07/21/2026

Join us on Sundays for the rest of the summer, learn a new game and find a new favorite, no need to read instructions!

Come by Saturday 18th between 12 and 3 pm for a pin exchange! Meet fellow enthusiasts, enjoy a treat and have a fun afte...
07/07/2026

Come by Saturday 18th between 12 and 3 pm for a pin exchange! Meet fellow enthusiasts, enjoy a treat and have a fun afternoon. Screenshot the QR code to connect with the hosts ahead of time.

You asked for it and it's here! Every Friday our neighbor Grant will host Commander Nights at Athena. On July 10th will ...
07/04/2026

You asked for it and it's here! Every Friday our neighbor Grant will host Commander Nights at Athena. On July 10th will be the first session/open house, so you can meet Grant and ask any questions.

Two treats are better than one. Affogato is a creamy dessert that you get by combining a double shot of espresso with a ...
07/04/2026

Two treats are better than one. Affogato is a creamy dessert that you get by combining a double shot of espresso with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Hmmm....

Roll-and-write games are fun puzzles that are easy to play. Railroad Ink can be played by 1-6 players as young as 8. Use...
07/01/2026

Roll-and-write games are fun puzzles that are easy to play. Railroad Ink can be played by 1-6 players as young as 8. Use the random junctions the dice give you to connect as many exit points as possible. Get bonus points for filling in the center of the map and for the longest continuous tracks. Find it in the first shelf of the library, aka 30 minutes or less.

Have you tried our veggie sandwich? Spinach, roasted red pepper, hummus and olive oil. Soft on the inside, crunchy on th...
06/27/2026

Have you tried our veggie sandwich? Spinach, roasted red pepper, hummus and olive oil. Soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside, it's a delight of the senses. Try it today!

Special shoutout to our friend Mike Riley, who 3-D printed these box organizers for Terraforming Mars. With these the se...
06/25/2026

Special shoutout to our friend Mike Riley, who 3-D printed these box organizers for Terraforming Mars. With these the set-up and clean-up are a breeze. Mike is a member of the Athena Weekday Club and you can find him here most Wednesdays, you can ask him all the questions about 3-D printing, and admire the dice towers and other nice things he has made for us. What is your favorite board game accessory?

Come meet your neighbors while you celebrate Pride, North-side style! Free gaming and light snacks 12-3 pm.
06/20/2026

Come meet your neighbors while you celebrate Pride, North-side style! Free gaming and light snacks 12-3 pm.

The game INK is the biggest eye candy I have seen in a while 😍 It has these little ink bottles and colorful tiles, that ...
06/06/2026

The game INK is the biggest eye candy I have seen in a while 😍 It has these little ink bottles and colorful tiles, that more than justifies its price. The game itself is logic-based, where you get more points for building the largest field of the same color, with the most ink bottles on it. Suitable for a large range of ages and up to 4 players. We have one in the library to try, and some in the shelf that you can take home.

Dirty Sodas are all the rage, and you shouldn't miss this one. That perfect summer treat of an orange creamsicle, in an ...
06/05/2026

Dirty Sodas are all the rage, and you shouldn't miss this one. That perfect summer treat of an orange creamsicle, in an icy cold drink. Other flavors also available, try them all!

You asked and we delivered! We are extending our hours on Friday and Saturday night. Bring your crew for some night fun,...
06/03/2026

You asked and we delivered! We are extending our hours on Friday and Saturday night. Bring your crew for some night fun, or get yourself out of the house for a milkshake.

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1412 W Lunt Avenue
Chicago, IL
60626

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Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

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