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Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 294 W Washington St #300, Athens, GA 30601
Phone: (706) 543-5040
Website: http://www.therookandpawn.com/
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The Rook & Pawn – Athens
A board game cafe in downtown Athens, Georgia … The Rook & Pawn. A Board Game Cafe. 294 W Washington St Suite 300 Athens, GA, 30601 United States.
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Board Game Cafe in the heart of Downtown Athens featuring specialty cocktails, coffee, and sandwiches. Coffee shop · $ · (706) 543-5040.
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Our current hours of operation ☕️✨ Sunday through Wednesday 11AM-9PM Thursday 11AM-10PM Friday & Saturday 11AM-12AM · Thank you Athens!
Reviews
Eva Burba
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 $8, I expect to taste my matcha.
… morePENGHAING LY
They have a plenty of board game to play. Each person need to pay 7$. The IPA is good
… moreI ReviewU
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 welcomed at all throughout the whole experience.
She was also on her phone a lot instead of focusing on customers, which made the atmosphere feel dismissive and uncomfortable. When people come to a place like this, they expect friendly service and a welcoming environment, and that was definitely not the case.
She honestly doesn’t seem like the typical fit for a barista role and should be evaluated by management immediately. If this behavior continues, I genuinely don’t see how Rook & Pawn will be able to keep regulars or attract customers while she’s working there. She’s also very passive aggressive towards my friend of color that I invited along with me for the experience, the energy there was disgusting.
Overall, very disappointing experience.
… moreShe was also on her phone a lot instead of focusing on customers, which made the atmosphere feel dismissive and uncomfortable. When people come to a place like this, they expect friendly service and a welcoming environment, and that was definitely not the case.
She honestly doesn’t seem like the typical fit for a barista role and should be evaluated by management immediately. If this behavior continues, I genuinely don’t see how Rook & Pawn will be able to keep regulars or attract customers while she’s working there. She’s also very passive aggressive towards my friend of color that I invited along with me for the experience, the energy there was disgusting.
Overall, very disappointing experience.
Alyssa Laughlin
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 very loudly complaining about how she “hates men” to someone at the bar and is actively ignoring the line of customers. She has been on her phone showing texts to her friend at the bar, making loud comments about how “men suck and should not have feelings”, while the line is nearly out the door.
She also was busy talking/complaining to the friend when we came in, and we (along with others in line) had to wait for that to be done before getting to order. I don’t know her name, and I’m sure she isn’t a bad person, but I just wanted to put my customer service experience out there to management as I was a barista for 4 years and would never treat customers this way or create an unprofessional environment by having my phone out and loudly reading my texts about how I “hate men” and how “men shouldn’t have feelings” to people at the bar.
… moreI came in with my boyfriend to enjoy a drink and chill game, and the barista is very loudly complaining about how she “hates men” to someone at the bar and is actively ignoring the line of customers. She has been on her phone showing texts to her friend at the bar, making loud comments about how “men suck and should not have feelings”, while the line is nearly out the door.
She also was busy talking/complaining to the friend when we came in, and we (along with others in line) had to wait for that to be done before getting to order. I don’t know her name, and I’m sure she isn’t a bad person, but I just wanted to put my customer service experience out there to management as I was a barista for 4 years and would never treat customers this way or create an unprofessional environment by having my phone out and loudly reading my texts about how I “hate men” and how “men shouldn’t have feelings” to people at the bar.
Jack L.
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 visit whether you’re just passing through or a local.
… moreJP Fontaine
Disappointed with the service I received today…came here to have a coffee and chill out. But the “barista” with red in her hair, that was working that day ruined that. Came up to the counter just to be ignored while she was loudly complaining about men to someone at the bar. The place was not busy and somehow she managed to create a line of people waiting just to get some coffee. After 10 mins of waiting for simple coffee she did not know how to make btw, she went right back to being on her phone and ignoring costumers…not an expert in costumer service but idk maybe come in to do your job not vent out to your friends about your personal feelings…terrible atmosphere, if I was the manager I’d replace that staff quick.
… moreTimmy T.
As many other have mentioned the board games/game selection is vast!
Coffee (9/10): it had a simple latte it was good
The vibe is
I would love to spend more time playing but that’s not always possible
… moreCoffee (9/10): it had a simple latte it was good
The vibe is
I would love to spend more time playing but that’s not always possible
Hannah Henson
Its an interesting concept but not actually executed that well. Most of the games are missing pieces and parts so whatever game you do pick expect it to not be complete. The sitting area is incredibly dark; I enjoy the moody lighting but can make it hard to see the game you want to play. Food is what you would expect from a cafe, service is hit or miss. I went once where service was great and a different time where it was hard trying to get the help from the worker.
… moreMia
Great place to hang out and challenge your friends to unlimited games for 5$. The staff are some of the most down-to-earth, cool people—very personable and fun to talk with. I was pleasantly surprised by the taste of their delicious coffee and teas! The decor is also hip, though one of their chairs in the back must be about 50 years old! All in all, a solid place.
… moreJohn Alexander
First time at The Rook & Pawn… Didn’t get to spend nearly enough time there, but we did enjoy the coffee and atmosphere greatly. The selection of games was vast. The set up is really conducive to game play and conversation. Can’t wait to go back again. 10 out of 10, highly recommend
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