The Rook & Pawn
294 W Washington St, Athens, GA
Crema's Take
“This board game café in downtown Athens brings coffee culture and tabletop gaming together in a genuinely welcoming space where you can linger over a Cubano con leche or matcha while diving into a game with friends. The vibe is cozy and inclusive—regulars and first-time visitors alike find themselves at home here, though service consistency seems to fluctuate depending on staffing levels. It's the kind of place where an afternoon disappears happily over good coffee, friendly conversation, and the click of game pieces.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I honestly had a very disappointing experience at Rook & Pawn the other day, and I am a regular player/buyer here! The skinny barista with red in her hair was extremely rude and unprofessional the entire time I was there. The customer service was terrible, and I did not feel…
I’m a barista at a very busy cafe. Here was slow, with only one person staffing. The matcha I got tasted only like milk and wasn’t green at all (showing the lack of matcha) and yet he did prepared it the proper way so something’s up with their measurements. For almost $8, I…
Coffee is good, and normally I enjoy this place. However today there is a female barista, she has brown hair with red dyed pieces in it, and she is not creating a good customer service experience. I came in with my boyfriend to enjoy a drink and chill game, and the barista is…
They have a plenty of board game to play. Each person need to pay 7$. The IPA is good
Walked in by myself as someone who’d never been in Athens before, ordered a coffee I’d never tried (Cubano con leche), and yet I still felt at home. The atmosphere is friendly and cozy, the staff are friendly and welcoming, and the food is delicious. I would highly recommend a…
Crema Reviews
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