The Uncommons

Absolutely love the concept of a board game cafe and glad one is located downtown. Unlimited 3 hr board game play for $10/person. Great for groups of 2 or more people. Both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available. Somewhat limited options for alcohol in their fridge but the craft ciders and... Read more

Absolutely love the concept of a board game cafe and glad one is located downtown. Unlimited 3 hr board game play for $10/person. Great for groups of 2 or more people. Both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available. Somewhat limited options for alcohol in their fridge but the craft ciders and beers are super tasty. Coffee, tea and smoothies are also available. Light snacks for sale such as candies and baked goods but I would go there expecting to get a meal. One con of this place was the space itself. It is somewhat small but they do make maximal use of the space. There is both the main room and a back side room. The lighting in the back room makes it feel like a grungy basement and preferred the main room. Tables themselves are large for game play but somewhat squished together. Overall I had a great time hanging out with a friend while playing board games. A perfect way to spend a Sunday evening. Show less

Absolutely love the concept of a board game cafe and glad one is located downtown. Unlimited 3 hr board game play for $10/person. Great for groups of 2 or more people. Both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available. Somewhat limited options for alcohol in their fridge but the craft ciders and... Read more

Absolutely love the concept of a board game cafe and glad one is located downtown. Unlimited 3 hr board game play for $10/person. Great for groups of 2 or more people. Both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available. Somewhat limited options for alcohol in their fridge but the craft ciders and beers are super tasty. Coffee, tea and smoothies are also available. Light snacks for sale such as candies and baked goods but I would go there expecting to get a meal. One con of this place was the space itself. It is somewhat small but they do make maximal use of the space. There is both the main room and a back side room. The lighting in the back room makes it feel like a grungy basement and preferred the main room. Tables themselves are large for game play but somewhat squished together. Overall I had a great time hanging out with a friend while playing board games. A perfect way to spend a Sunday evening. Show less

Great beer (small selection) Great games (large selection) - few games we picked were missing a few things but we just popped it in the used bin and picked another. The people working there were very welcoming and sorted us a table as we didn’t have a reservation (would recommend) It’s a perfect eve... Read more

Great beer (small selection) Great games (large selection) - few games we picked were missing a few things but we just popped it in the used bin and picked another. The people working there were very welcoming and sorted us a table as we didn’t have a reservation (would recommend) It’s a perfect evening activity or day if you want. We bought a board game and they are a little above market price but remember to support your locals 🥰 Show less

Great beer (small selection) Great games (large selection) - few games we picked were missing a few things but we just popped it in the used bin and picked another. The people working there were very welcoming and sorted us a table as we didn’t have a reservation (would recommend) It’s a perfect eve... Read more

Great beer (small selection) Great games (large selection) - few games we picked were missing a few things but we just popped it in the used bin and picked another. The people working there were very welcoming and sorted us a table as we didn’t have a reservation (would recommend) It’s a perfect evening activity or day if you want. We bought a board game and they are a little above market price but remember to support your locals 🥰 Show less

Super great board game / etc bar. Small and cozy but has a lottt of games, so they recommended a few for what we were looking for. Great suggestions, we ended up buying the game. Makes a good date spot for something new other than just a bar. They have a beer fridge so you can get drinks while you ... Read more

Super great board game / etc bar. Small and cozy but has a lottt of games, so they recommended a few for what we were looking for. Great suggestions, we ended up buying the game. Makes a good date spot for something new other than just a bar. They have a beer fridge so you can get drinks while you play. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Show less

Super great board game / etc bar. Small and cozy but has a lottt of games, so they recommended a few for what we were looking for. Great suggestions, we ended up buying the game. Makes a good date spot for something new other than just a bar. They have a beer fridge so you can get drinks while you ... Read more

Super great board game / etc bar. Small and cozy but has a lottt of games, so they recommended a few for what we were looking for. Great suggestions, we ended up buying the game. Makes a good date spot for something new other than just a bar. They have a beer fridge so you can get drinks while you play. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Show less

Really laid back and fun game space! Staff were very friendly and helpful in selecting a great game based on what you’re looking for. Great for dates, families and friend groups. They have a very wide selection of games that can be played or purchased. Small snacks and non alcoholic drinks are avail... Read more

Really laid back and fun game space! Staff were very friendly and helpful in selecting a great game based on what you’re looking for. Great for dates, families and friend groups. They have a very wide selection of games that can be played or purchased. Small snacks and non alcoholic drinks are available. The only con is the place is small so it fills up quickly, and tables are mostly close together. Will definitely be back! Great space for a couple hours of non screen connection. Show less

Really laid back and fun game space! Staff were very friendly and helpful in selecting a great game based on what you’re looking for. Great for dates, families and friend groups. They have a very wide selection of games that can be played or purchased. Small snacks and non alcoholic drinks are avail... Read more

Really laid back and fun game space! Staff were very friendly and helpful in selecting a great game based on what you’re looking for. Great for dates, families and friend groups. They have a very wide selection of games that can be played or purchased. Small snacks and non alcoholic drinks are available. The only con is the place is small so it fills up quickly, and tables are mostly close together. Will definitely be back! Great space for a couple hours of non screen connection. Show less

Awesome board game cafe. Huge selection of classics and more obscure games. $5 per person for unlimited game play. Menu of coffee, smoothies, and other snacks. Free wifi as well, which makes it easy to find game instruction videos on a phone. Other players are pretty understanding if your group gets... Read more

Awesome board game cafe. Huge selection of classics and more obscure games. $5 per person for unlimited game play. Menu of coffee, smoothies, and other snacks. Free wifi as well, which makes it easy to find game instruction videos on a phone. Other players are pretty understanding if your group gets loud periodically while playing a heated game :) Private bathroom is also available to customers. Show less

Awesome board game cafe. Huge selection of classics and more obscure games. $5 per person for unlimited game play. Menu of coffee, smoothies, and other snacks. Free wifi as well, which makes it easy to find game instruction videos on a phone. Other players are pretty understanding if your group gets... Read more

Awesome board game cafe. Huge selection of classics and more obscure games. $5 per person for unlimited game play. Menu of coffee, smoothies, and other snacks. Free wifi as well, which makes it easy to find game instruction videos on a phone. Other players are pretty understanding if your group gets loud periodically while playing a heated game :) Private bathroom is also available to customers. Show less

The Uncommons is a small cafe specializing in board games and other tabletop games, providing a space near NYU for those to play. We came in the afternoon and it was very crowded. The tables are decently priced per hour to play, easy to split the costs with friends or others. It has a nice cozy vi... Read more

The Uncommons is a small cafe specializing in board games and other tabletop games, providing a space near NYU for those to play. We came in the afternoon and it was very crowded. The tables are decently priced per hour to play, easy to split the costs with friends or others. It has a nice cozy vibe and tons of games available to play. Show less

The Uncommons is a small cafe specializing in board games and other tabletop games, providing a space near NYU for those to play. We came in the afternoon and it was very crowded. The tables are decently priced per hour to play, easy to split the costs with friends or others. It has a nice cozy vi... Read more

The Uncommons is a small cafe specializing in board games and other tabletop games, providing a space near NYU for those to play. We came in the afternoon and it was very crowded. The tables are decently priced per hour to play, easy to split the costs with friends or others. It has a nice cozy vibe and tons of games available to play. Show less

The main guy at the reception was super uptight. Despite there being multiple tables unoccupied, he said clearing those will take “time“ and we should leave until after he lets us know theyre ready. Rude for no reason. Worst part is im a frequent guest and i liked going to the cafe. Not coming back ... Read more

The main guy at the reception was super uptight. Despite there being multiple tables unoccupied, he said clearing those will take “time“ and we should leave until after he lets us know theyre ready. Rude for no reason. Worst part is im a frequent guest and i liked going to the cafe. Not coming back again. Show less

The main guy at the reception was super uptight. Despite there being multiple tables unoccupied, he said clearing those will take “time“ and we should leave until after he lets us know theyre ready. Rude for no reason. Worst part is im a frequent guest and i liked going to the cafe. Not coming back ... Read more

The main guy at the reception was super uptight. Despite there being multiple tables unoccupied, he said clearing those will take “time“ and we should leave until after he lets us know theyre ready. Rude for no reason. Worst part is im a frequent guest and i liked going to the cafe. Not coming back again. Show less

so you like to play games, eh? The Uncommons is where you need to be to play numerous amount of tabletop, rpg, board, card, etc. games for $10 per person gets you 3 hours of playtime. floor to ceiling neat stacks of games, tables placed throughout for gaming, and there is a small bar to order coffee... Read more

so you like to play games, eh? The Uncommons is where you need to be to play numerous amount of tabletop, rpg, board, card, etc. games for $10 per person gets you 3 hours of playtime. floor to ceiling neat stacks of games, tables placed throughout for gaming, and there is a small bar to order coffee, beer, wine and small eats. had relatives in town with kids in tow and they had a blast. the coffee i ordered was solidly good and the staff was informative and friendly. good place to be in the moment with friends and family without the infinite scroll addiction getting in the way—play good games, win good times! Show less

so you like to play games, eh? The Uncommons is where you need to be to play numerous amount of tabletop, rpg, board, card, etc. games for $10 per person gets you 3 hours of playtime. floor to ceiling neat stacks of games, tables placed throughout for gaming, and there is a small bar to order coffee... Read more

so you like to play games, eh? The Uncommons is where you need to be to play numerous amount of tabletop, rpg, board, card, etc. games for $10 per person gets you 3 hours of playtime. floor to ceiling neat stacks of games, tables placed throughout for gaming, and there is a small bar to order coffee, beer, wine and small eats. had relatives in town with kids in tow and they had a blast. the coffee i ordered was solidly good and the staff was informative and friendly. good place to be in the moment with friends and family without the infinite scroll addiction getting in the way—play good games, win good times! Show less

This was such an amazing date day activity. We had so much fun here. It's right down the block from the park so it can be a 2 part date thing. They had so many games to choose from and the staff were super helpful. Especially the guy with the mustache he was really nice and suggested really great ga... Read more

This was such an amazing date day activity. We had so much fun here. It's right down the block from the park so it can be a 2 part date thing. They had so many games to choose from and the staff were super helpful. Especially the guy with the mustache he was really nice and suggested really great games to play we spent like 3hrs here. They also have a kosher eating game that you won't regret trying wink 😉 Show less

This was such an amazing date day activity. We had so much fun here. It's right down the block from the park so it can be a 2 part date thing. They had so many games to choose from and the staff were super helpful. Especially the guy with the mustache he was really nice and suggested really great ga... Read more

This was such an amazing date day activity. We had so much fun here. It's right down the block from the park so it can be a 2 part date thing. They had so many games to choose from and the staff were super helpful. Especially the guy with the mustache he was really nice and suggested really great games to play we spent like 3hrs here. They also have a kosher eating game that you won't regret trying wink 😉 Show less

Definitely on the crowded and noisier side but it was such a fun spot to hangout with friends with a bev of choice. The barista that helped Me out was really sweet as well! Great vibes, great games, overall a good experience. They have sooooo many walls filled with board games, my kinda paradise on ... Read more

Definitely on the crowded and noisier side but it was such a fun spot to hangout with friends with a bev of choice. The barista that helped Me out was really sweet as well! Great vibes, great games, overall a good experience. They have sooooo many walls filled with board games, my kinda paradise on earth Show less

Definitely on the crowded and noisier side but it was such a fun spot to hangout with friends with a bev of choice. The barista that helped Me out was really sweet as well! Great vibes, great games, overall a good experience. They have sooooo many walls filled with board games, my kinda paradise on ... Read more

Definitely on the crowded and noisier side but it was such a fun spot to hangout with friends with a bev of choice. The barista that helped Me out was really sweet as well! Great vibes, great games, overall a good experience. They have sooooo many walls filled with board games, my kinda paradise on earth Show less

The Uncommons is a fantastic spot for board game enthusiasts and coffee lovers alike. The vintage board games available are a unique and fun addition to the experience, and the coffee and espresso drinks are top-notch. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a great spot to spend an afternoon... Read more

The Uncommons is a fantastic spot for board game enthusiasts and coffee lovers alike. The vintage board games available are a unique and fun addition to the experience, and the coffee and espresso drinks are top-notch. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a great spot to spend an afternoon with friends. Whether you're a seasoned board gamer or just looking to try something new, The Uncommons is definitely worth a visit. Show less

The Uncommons is a fantastic spot for board game enthusiasts and coffee lovers alike. The vintage board games available are a unique and fun addition to the experience, and the coffee and espresso drinks are top-notch. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a great spot to spend an afternoon... Read more

The Uncommons is a fantastic spot for board game enthusiasts and coffee lovers alike. The vintage board games available are a unique and fun addition to the experience, and the coffee and espresso drinks are top-notch. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a great spot to spend an afternoon with friends. Whether you're a seasoned board gamer or just looking to try something new, The Uncommons is definitely worth a visit. Show less

Went here for a One Piece Card Game tournament. The tournament was well run, tables were clean, and the owners are extremely nice. The prices are reasonable and the owners are very attentive. I recommend you support this place as caring card shop owners are extremely rare nowadays. I will definitely... Read more

Went here for a One Piece Card Game tournament. The tournament was well run, tables were clean, and the owners are extremely nice. The prices are reasonable and the owners are very attentive. I recommend you support this place as caring card shop owners are extremely rare nowadays. I will definitely be coming back here. Show less

Went here for a One Piece Card Game tournament. The tournament was well run, tables were clean, and the owners are extremely nice. The prices are reasonable and the owners are very attentive. I recommend you support this place as caring card shop owners are extremely rare nowadays. I will definitely... Read more

Went here for a One Piece Card Game tournament. The tournament was well run, tables were clean, and the owners are extremely nice. The prices are reasonable and the owners are very attentive. I recommend you support this place as caring card shop owners are extremely rare nowadays. I will definitely be coming back here. Show less

This place is a true NY gem! I had previously visited but completely forgot to share my experience. As I was passing by through the neighborhood and had some time to spare I went in and Cooper took care of me. He had helped me pick this awesome game for a Friendsgiving and this time I had to thank h... Read more

This place is a true NY gem! I had previously visited but completely forgot to share my experience. As I was passing by through the neighborhood and had some time to spare I went in and Cooper took care of me. He had helped me pick this awesome game for a Friendsgiving and this time I had to thank him for guiding me with that choice. This place has any board game you could think of and the atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. Please visit and bring friends to share yummy snacks and possibly challenge those friendships 😅 Show less

This place is a true NY gem! I had previously visited but completely forgot to share my experience. As I was passing by through the neighborhood and had some time to spare I went in and Cooper took care of me. He had helped me pick this awesome game for a Friendsgiving and this time I had to thank h... Read more

This place is a true NY gem! I had previously visited but completely forgot to share my experience. As I was passing by through the neighborhood and had some time to spare I went in and Cooper took care of me. He had helped me pick this awesome game for a Friendsgiving and this time I had to thank him for guiding me with that choice. This place has any board game you could think of and the atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. Please visit and bring friends to share yummy snacks and possibly challenge those friendships 😅 Show less

I really liked it! My friends and I go crazy for board games, this was a really nice place for 10 dollars per person for 3 hours. The workers are very very nice, they were clear, helpful and immediately explained the rules and everything. They were active and the games were very organized. You also ... Read more

I really liked it! My friends and I go crazy for board games, this was a really nice place for 10 dollars per person for 3 hours. The workers are very very nice, they were clear, helpful and immediately explained the rules and everything. They were active and the games were very organized. You also have a lot of option to even buy the games. There were 1 floor to ceiling wall of playable games and 3 walls and displays of buyable games. Not kid friendly though, a lot of adults males playing role play boardgames (the ones that are long, takes 1-3 hours to play and require a lot of experience). Loved the experience I will be returning ❤️ The bad reviews about the broken AC did not occur for us, the rooms were nicely aired and it was completely normal. I recommend going around 11-12, after it might get busy. Show less

I really liked it! My friends and I go crazy for board games, this was a really nice place for 10 dollars per person for 3 hours. The workers are very very nice, they were clear, helpful and immediately explained the rules and everything. They were active and the games were very organized. You also ... Read more

I really liked it! My friends and I go crazy for board games, this was a really nice place for 10 dollars per person for 3 hours. The workers are very very nice, they were clear, helpful and immediately explained the rules and everything. They were active and the games were very organized. You also have a lot of option to even buy the games. There were 1 floor to ceiling wall of playable games and 3 walls and displays of buyable games. Not kid friendly though, a lot of adults males playing role play boardgames (the ones that are long, takes 1-3 hours to play and require a lot of experience). Loved the experience I will be returning ❤️ The bad reviews about the broken AC did not occur for us, the rooms were nicely aired and it was completely normal. I recommend going around 11-12, after it might get busy. Show less

Not wanting to travel all the way to Brooklyn, you would not believe my shock when I discovered a board game café in Midtown Manhattan! After paying, you and your friends can eat (cost separate) and play for up to 3 hours! They have tons of classics such as CATAN, Sorry, Candy Land, and Taboo. Howev... Read more

Not wanting to travel all the way to Brooklyn, you would not believe my shock when I discovered a board game café in Midtown Manhattan! After paying, you and your friends can eat (cost separate) and play for up to 3 hours! They have tons of classics such as CATAN, Sorry, Candy Land, and Taboo. However, they also have unique and uncommon games such as Haiclue, Daybreak, and Telestrations. My advice: definitely come early! Tables and seats are limited to a first-come-first-serve basis. You should also plan ahead of what you want to do. Some of these games take an hour or two, while others are fast a couple of minutes. Nonetheless, have fun and check out their shop section where you can buy some of the games too. Show less

Not wanting to travel all the way to Brooklyn, you would not believe my shock when I discovered a board game café in Midtown Manhattan! After paying, you and your friends can eat (cost separate) and play for up to 3 hours! They have tons of classics such as CATAN, Sorry, Candy Land, and Taboo. Howev... Read more

Not wanting to travel all the way to Brooklyn, you would not believe my shock when I discovered a board game café in Midtown Manhattan! After paying, you and your friends can eat (cost separate) and play for up to 3 hours! They have tons of classics such as CATAN, Sorry, Candy Land, and Taboo. However, they also have unique and uncommon games such as Haiclue, Daybreak, and Telestrations. My advice: definitely come early! Tables and seats are limited to a first-come-first-serve basis. You should also plan ahead of what you want to do. Some of these games take an hour or two, while others are fast a couple of minutes. Nonetheless, have fun and check out their shop section where you can buy some of the games too. Show less

15 dollars an hour for a table. Unless you’re not playing board games. Very cozy atmosphere and perfect if you and your friends love board games. Not a huge selection of drinks but enough. They host a lot of events and the people there for the events get priority when it comes to tables. My friends ... Read more

15 dollars an hour for a table. Unless you’re not playing board games. Very cozy atmosphere and perfect if you and your friends love board games. Not a huge selection of drinks but enough. They host a lot of events and the people there for the events get priority when it comes to tables. My friends and I got lucky and it wasn’t too busy when we were there so we got to sit for however long we wanted. Show less

15 dollars an hour for a table. Unless you’re not playing board games. Very cozy atmosphere and perfect if you and your friends love board games. Not a huge selection of drinks but enough. They host a lot of events and the people there for the events get priority when it comes to tables. My friends ... Read more

15 dollars an hour for a table. Unless you’re not playing board games. Very cozy atmosphere and perfect if you and your friends love board games. Not a huge selection of drinks but enough. They host a lot of events and the people there for the events get priority when it comes to tables. My friends and I got lucky and it wasn’t too busy when we were there so we got to sit for however long we wanted. Show less