Mayhem's Bookstore & Board Game Café — Restaurant in Lancaster

A Lancaster Must-Visit!

Mayhem Bookstore & Board Game Cafe is where caffeine, creativity, and community collide.

The coffee is top-tier, their snack selection is superb., the shelves are packed with perfectly curated reads, and the vibe makes you want to stay all day!

Not to mention everything is locally sourced straight out of Lancaster!

They’ve also got an epic game collection — where can even grab a membership to play all month — plus a jam-packed events calendar with everything from Dungeons & Dragons tournaments to speed puzzle races.

The staff is also impeccable, friendly and super knowledgeable about the books, coffee, games and more! I was given amazing recommendations and loved everything!

So, whether you’re here for a latte, a new read, or a friendly competition, Mayhem delivers every time!

(BONUS: It also makes for a PRIME first date spot or a “i need to get work done/ study but don’t feel like sitting...

What a fantastic experience! The selection of reading material and variety of board games was amazing, there were other people there playing games and relaxing in the couches but it was never loud or overwhelming to be inside, and the baker is brilliant and makes some incredible food.

The staff is not only friendly but knowledgeable and eager to share their tastes and discuss the books and music playing, and the actual inside itself is really spacious, clean and in a great location on the corner.

Would highly recommend getting a coffee and some carrot cake and asking for a reading recommendation if you have an hour in the day. You may even find someone to play a game of Magic: The Gathering with if you bring your decks! I...

Fantastic shop, the bakery and cafe have a great selection at reasonable prices. The staff are amazing and are truly passionate about comic books and board games, they will happily help you find something in their libraries (games or books) that is right for you. The atmosphere is somehow both open and cozy/comfortable. There are multiple ways to cover your table cost, either through: just purchasing a day pass, or by purchasing a book and picking up a complimentary day pass that way, or by grabbing a monthly subscription (which comes with other perks!) 10/10 would recommend and will definitely...