Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

01/05/2026

Happy 2 Year Work-a-Versary to Ashton! This place wouldn't be the same without him. Send your love, shout-outs, and best Alchemist moments in the comments!

01/05/2026

Nothing like the smell of a good Medium Dark Roast in the morning
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01/05/2026

January's Specials at Critical Grind!

Remember, if you LOVED one of our previous specials, as long as we still have the ingredients, you can order them all year round.

01/05/2026

Cafe closed early to take the staff out for a Post-Holiday Thank You Dinner. This year we went to Sovereign in Plainfield.

I don't have all the words for how much I appreciate our team. This year had some ups and downs but we persevered and made it through and it wouldn't have happened without our staff.

Here's to kicking off another successful year at Critical Grind! Can't wait until you all see what's to come!

01/04/2026

Our first pop-up of the year! Welcome ! She'll be here until 3pm. Stop by and check out her photography, Stickers, and t-shirts!

01/04/2026

January Specials Menu

“Toast to 26’” amaretto italian soda w/ toasted marshmallow cold foam

“Chill pill” Ube & pecan latte
Try as a chai, matcha, or steamer!

“Red Dragon inn” Dragonfruit refresher w/ strawberry syrup + gold glitter


Sweet- “kitchen sink” toast…. cookie butter, pretzels, chocolate chips, walnuts, caramel, & salt

Savory- ‘Spicy B.R.A.T’ Avocado, tomato, bacon, ranch, black pepper, & buffalo sauce

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01/01/2026

Greetings 2026!
Critical Grind is closed today while we all rest and prepare for a new year.

Thank you to everyone who came out last night for our very first New Years Eve Party, BOARD NIGHT!

There was SO much food, and friendship, and fun. We will definitely be doing it again next year.

12/30/2025

This Dice tray comes with free lip gloss!

12/30/2025

The LAST Weekly Newsletter of the Year. Check out the upcoming events, January Specials, and more!

UPDATESSome of you may know but every year I do a recap of the previous year and our goals for the next. Hopefully that email will be finished and sent out Thursday or Friday.HIGHLIGHTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:Wednesday, we'll be open until 3pm and closed Thursday. Critical Grind is excited to be working wi...

12/27/2025

That feeling when the RPG Birthday Party has to fight a Cake Mimic and the parents brought a Mimic Cake! 🎂

Shout Out to Tristan for celebrating your birthday with us!

12/26/2025

We're open today! The kids are off school. Many of you are off work.
Come play games. Only $8/person (over 10 years old) to play all day!

12/25/2025

Please wish Rudy the Happiest of Birthdays!