Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
300 SW 5th St, Altoona, IA
Crema's Take
“This Altoona gem brilliantly blends a craft coffee and cocktail bar with a curated board game library, creating a genuinely fun third space where you can linger over a creative drink (their White Russian gets serious praise) while discovering your next favorite game. The warm, welcoming staff and reasonable prices—meals with drinks for under six dollars—make it feel inclusive rather than precious, whether you're there for a solo work session, trivia night, or a date. It's the kind of place where the excellent vibes and genuine community energy matter just as much as the coffee itself.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
White Russian was excellent. Vibes were great! Would come back here in a heartbeat
Really fun atmosphere with an incredible selection of games. We were there for trivia night and had so much fun. Really good food and an awesome beer selection. Awesome and friendly staff
This is a great place for either family time, a hang out, or for a date. Unless your there after 4pm then playing the games are free, after was only $5 at the time. Good unique snacks and drinks. Not a place for a meal but great snacks/hold overs. Menu can seem a little pricey but seeing as they will bring you your food, drinks, and refills, plus it is free/cheap to play. I'd say it is very reasonable. Great choice of games too. Couldn't find chess, but could have been already taken though. Also ask them about parking.
Food is incredibly reasonably priced, I was genuinely in awe when I ordered. I had a meal with a soda for $6. They have free wifi, a beautiful interior with plenty of seating, and a very impressive selection of board/card games. There is free two hour parking right outside which is insanely convenient in Des Moines. I would highly recommend.
Such a fun place to visit and find new games! The atmosphere can be a little loud at busy times but is overall enjoyable. The food and drinks are always a treat and the people are great! Cant wait for my next visit.
Crema Reviews
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