Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

04/21/2026

Dana has a goal of playing 40 New To Her board games in 2026. She's only up to 9 so far and these are the 3 she played last week.
☀️ Solar Gardens by Darrington Press
⛵️ Sea Salt & Paper by Pandasaurus Games
🐉 Beasts by Pandasaurus Games

What other games should she learn? Drop your suggestions in the comments.

04/20/2026

Weekly Grind Newsletter is OUT!

Link in comments

04/19/2026

Gallaher Sourdough is here until 3pm, or until sold out, whichever comes first... and she sells quick so I recommend getting here soon!

04/18/2026

Ash is set up from 12pm - 4pm at the Minooka High School for the Three Rivers Public Library Fandom Fest! Stop by and take advantage of the Make it Make Sense Bundle. Explain why any items should be bundled, and they WILL for 10% off each item.

04/18/2026

3 Opportunities to catch Critical Grind today. Stop by the cafe until 11pm, visit Dana at Plainfield Library Fandom Fest until 3pm, or visit Ash at Three Rivers Library Fandom Fest (at Minooka High School) until 4pm.

04/18/2026

Dana is set up today at Plainfield Area Public Library for their Fandom Fest from 10am - 3pm!
Stop by and say hi! Take advantage of the Make it Make Sense Bundle. Use your charisma to explain why any items should be bundled together and they WILL for 10% off each item.

Shout out to my friends also here, Sowers Creations and GlamBat Studios

04/17/2026

🔥Even on an 80° day, I'm drinking a hot latte.
🧊 We've got Cold Brew, Smoothies, Refreshers, and Italian Cream Sodas if you're looking to cool off.

04/16/2026

The new Magic set drops tomorrow. Get a sneak preview of some of the cards in this set. Shaun will be live streaming and cracking packs tonight at 6pm on WhatNot. (Next week we'll be moving to YouTube)
LINK in the comments!

04/15/2026

Shoutout to the customers who made these beautiful origami flowers and left them for us the other day.
❤️🌹

04/14/2026

When you ask for Wizards Brew but dont specify that you wanted the drink 🤣

04/14/2026

5 Reasons why Adults, especially seniors, should be playing board games.

1. Keeps the brain active.
2. Supports memory & focus.
3. Encourages social connection.
4. Promotes emotional well-being.
5. Accessible at any ability level.

Playing board games is important for all ages!

04/13/2026

This week's newsletter is out now! Check it out so you don't miss out on all the FABULOUS upcoming events!

UPDATES((thinking of making these permanent... what do we think??))LAST WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:Thank you to everyone who came out this past week! We wouldn't be here without all of you. A special shoutout to the customers who made us these beautiful origami roses. I'm not sure if you'll see this but they...