Board Game Cafe & Events
Life is Short;
Play More Games
852 Sharp Dr. Unit L, Shorewood, IL
About
About Us
Life Is Short; Play More Games
Critical Grind Inc started in 2018 as a tabletop gaming events company. While those are still services we offer, see the "Extra Services" tab, we have since expanded into a board game coffee shop.
Dana has had a life-long dream of opening a coffee shop. This, combined with her love of board games, has created the perfect storm.
Team Members
Dana (she/her)
Owner/President
Dana is an owner, runs the day-to-day operations, marketing, customer relations, scheduling, and is happy to help you find your next favorite game.
Ky (they/them)
Curator
Ky jumped right in to working here with excitement and joy. They've been collaborating with Ash on our monthly specials.
Ash (he/him)
Lead Curator
Ash is also referred to as "The Alchemist." When he's not working on new flavor combinations at The Grind, he's usually here playing Magic, or working at Hair Cuttery in Crest Hill. Check out his secret menu item: Razmatazz Toast
Rudy (he/him)
Curator & Game Master
Rudy is a great wealth of gaming knowledge. You'll find him behind the counter as one of our Curators OR running organized play events as our Hobby Ambassador. Check out his secret menu item: The Blue Duck