Back Again Board Game Cafe LLC — Restaurant in Middletown

Went back in December 2024 — absolutely phenomenal cafe! It’s so unique and the owners are extraordinarily kind!

My friend and I didn’t play games because we were meeting there for tea. You do not need to play games to sit and enjoy the cafe. However, they do give table priority to those who pay to play games, and will kindly ask you to move if there are no available tables for players that just came in.

It’s $10 per person to play board games for the whole day! They have many bookshelves filled with various board games to choose from that are meant for everyone.

Additionally, (please, correct me if I am wrong. It’s been a while since my visit!) I think they have Dungeon and Dragon nights, or something similar.

I’m not celiac, however I am gluten-free. Gluten cross contamination doesn’t affect me. The reason I mention this is because they have delicious gluten-free brownie. When I ordered the brownie, the staff kindly informed me it is not celiac friendly. Which is totally okay! But, i hope my input helps anyone who is celiac or cannot have cross contamination :)

Long story short: this cafe is a rare gem in Connecticut. If you come to visit, or if you are a local, you must go to Back Again Board Game Cafe! You...

This is a wonderful place to spend an evening, make some new friends and play board games. They have a huge selection of board games and a diverse schedule for all other games like TRPGs, Poker, Cribbage and so on. If you're a solo player and don't have a group yet, you can easily find it via their Discord channel. Plus you can track there any events you may be interested in. The events can be either drop-in or requiring a sign-up.

Board Game clubs are as good as their community. And the community here is great and welcoming to newcomers. Owners - Jen and Chris - are onsite, and they are always ready to help. There is a good selection of snacks and a coffee/tea bar with tasty options. The menu always expands and tailors to the taste of the crowd.

I really recommend checking this place out if youre into tabletop gaming...

My husband and I went as part of a date night and were so happy we found this place. What a gem! The first thing I noticed is that the owners are very welcoming! The friendly woman gave us a tour of how the games are set up with different coded stickers. For example, if you want a quick game, look for the certain color sticker on the game box. The games are also in great condition and are very organized. My husband and I had a great time playing the game we chose. We also love that you have excellent coffee and tasty snacks/pastries including gluten free and vegan options. We are also Tolkien fans, so it was pretty cool that it had a Lord of the Rings theme for the decor. We are definitely planning on going back and bringing our daughter with...