The Uncommons

Organized a game night for my coworkers. I made reservations online about a month in advance after reading reviews. Their website was easy to follow and it was $15 per person for 3 hours.
Checked in on the day of (a Saturday) and I'm glad I had reservations because the place was full. Check in was at the counter. They explained that they could make some non alcoholic beverages which is up on the board, they also had a non alcoholic and alcohol fridge. You could grab any drink from the fridge and pay at the counter ($5-$10 per drink). We were a party of 8 and had plenty of space, while to was full, it didn't feel cramped. Time flew by very quickly, we were so invested. Played some taboo, uno, etc. their wall of games is EXTENSIVE. They have another section of the wall which are games for sale. Had a great time and it was our first time at a place like this. My coworkers are already planning future game nights. Highly recommend!

$12 per person after tip to play board games. Kind of pricey but the space is cute. Could barely fit catan on the table though was one of the major downsides. I did win catan though. So I will be coming back. They have a ton of board games that you can choose from.

Got a drink from them it was $7-$10 range I would say. It's not cheap but not expensive. Worth it if wanting a third place to play games and hang out.

A great place to hang out with friends and enjoy some game time. We had 3 hours to seat and play. This place was crowded when we came, so we were added to a waitlist for a table, but only for 20 minutes. It is quite small, so plan ahead to avoid the wait

so you like to play games, eh? The Uncommons is where you need to be to play numerous amount of tabletop, rpg, board, card, etc. games for $10 per person gets you 3 hours of playtime. floor to ceiling neat stacks of games, tables placed throughout for gaming, and there is a small bar to order coffee, beer, wine and small eats. had relatives in town with kids in tow and they had a blast. the coffee i ordered was solidly good and the staff was informative and friendly. good place to be in the moment with friends and family without the infinite scroll addiction getting in the way--play good games, win good times!

I literally could not recommend a better place to have coffee, drinks, board games, and LORCANA LEAGUE! Everyone is nice, kind, takes their time with you, and the vibes of the place are all entirely immaculate. Could endlessly spend hours here!

In my time, I've been to a few board game cafes, both in nyc and other cities. And time and time again, I keep on returning to the Uncommons. This place just has its own addictive charm.

First of all, it is quite well situated and within walking distance of many of the manhattan attractions, which makes it easy for me to recommend to friends who are visiting the city. The inside is not large but this helps it feel intimate, warm, and homey. And even on weekends I haven't had too much of an issue getting a table, even though there is sometimes a wait.

The collection of games may not be the most massive, but they have everything that you probably want to play, and the staff are so knowledgeable and friendly and are always ready with recommendations. I had two games suggested here, Boop and Cryptid, that were super enjoyable. They also have classics like Pandemic, Catan, chess, etc. some of the games are clearly well played and a little beat up, but that has its own charm too lol.

The staff deserve their own special praise, everyone I've interacted with who works here is super sweet and friendly! One time, they were busy and forgot my americano, after which they were kind to give me a free cookie to compensate. As someone who has worked as a barista, I understand them! It wasn't necessary but I did really appreciate the gesture.

$10/pp for admission and table time, which honestly is a really good deal for how much board games can cost nowadays.

Fun spot for a chill night, rainy afternoon, etc. Love coming here with friends and family! Friendly staff and so many game options. Definitely reserve or put your name down early though as it can get busy

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This place is so charming. The ambiance is fun and laid back, and it's worth visiting just to see their collection of board games. The iced coffee was good, the service was great, and the ambiance was the highlight.

I was looking for a fun place to take my adult teen child and had an amazing time here. For $10 you get a able for 3 hours to play whatever boardgames they have available, and they have A LOT! So many I had not heard of. You can also get beer, coffee, smoothies or tea while you play. After you are done with a game put it in a bin for the used games and pick something else. Some games naturally are missing pieces, but most were ok. Definitely coming back. The later you go, you may have to wait for a table. We went in around 3 pm and only a handful of tables were available.

Great place to spend an afternoon. They have quite a few board games to play and the staff is very friendly. We went on a Wednesday afternoon and there was plenty of space to grab a table. We grabbed some drinks and snacks and played a few games. A few other groups came in after us to grab tables, and quite a few people came into buy some booster packs. One of them found something rare because their group got really excited. If we lived in NY, we'd frequent often.