Love this place! The barista is always very friendly and he makes a great cappuccino. I can't wait for Covid to be over so we can play board games. Also, the sink and air dryer in the bathroom is the coolest thing I've ever seen lol. read more

Squarrel Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Squarrel Cafe is super close to Barclays/Atlantic, so it's a good location to stop by for coffee/tea and boardgames. It looks like most people come for the board games, since they have a $5 fee to play all day. We've never really been interested in staying for games.. so I've come a few times for drinks. The first time we came, I tried their iced earl grey latte which wasn't bad! It was a newer item on the menu, so they were still trying it out. I'm always a little skeptical to get boba at a place that doesn't solely make it/specialize in it.. but I wanted to give it a try anyways. Unfortunately, they were still making it, but offered white pearls instead. These are totally different in texture, so don't expect the same! I got it with the peach oolong tea. my drink was veryy watery :( and the peach flavor tasted more artificial, similar to those del monte or dole peach cups that are soaked in syrup. I'd still come to try the coffee drinks, but probably pass on the tea! read more

This is a Phenomenal cafe that's affordable, so inviting, with great drinks and cudstomer service

Squarrel is an awesome spot down the block from the Atlantic terminal and around the corner from Barclays. Went here the other day to and enjoyed some games, eats and drinks with friends. They have a bunch of new and old games to choose from... we started with DOS (the sister game to Uno), it was interesting. Soon after we played Uno. There is nothing like the original. We even recruited Ming (the owner) the join. Def a spot to grab a warm cup of coffee and chill during the day too. I'll def be back with my laptop or good book during the week. Cheers! read more

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Such a cute place and open during this stay at home order. Their hours are flexed but Saturday's they're open from 9-5pm and they have doordash too. Great place for bubble tea if you don't have any options near you. Hope to come back again to play games with friends next time. read more

Squarrel Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Descent bubble tea and friendly service It's $5 to play board games all day. Place is spacious and clean. Also the bathroom sink is really cool. It converts into a hand dryer. read more

Squarrel Cafe - Milk tea with bubbles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A newly opened cafe to get coffee, tea, study, and play boardgames! I came here first for a boardgame event and came back again with my friends to play more games. The owner Ming was very friendly and a big gamer. Its only $5 per person to stay unlimited and play games. They have dominion, Catan, coup, dixit, escape the room, etc. They even have some Chinese boardgames that look really cool (although completely in Chinese). In the back of the cafe is six large tables as well as a separate room for some more private gaming if you desire. The drinks are served in large cups and the plastic is hard enough that you can probably take them home and reuse it. If you're looking for a chill, cheap, and quiet place to hang with friends, I highly recommend this place. The only thing that could make this place better is if they serve alcohol. read more

Came in for some boba drinks after a concert, has a calm quiet relaxing atmosphere, A/C inside is great and was able to cool down after a hot summer day outside walking around read more

Solid space with friendly people and a great collection of board games. Coffee drinks are solid as well.

Super cute Asian inspired cafe with a twist. They have a bunch of board games and puzzles that you can play with a friend or groups of friends. The menu is very much Asian inspired so you're not going to find your typical peppermint tea here. I opted for the Earl grey tea with tapioca balls. Very authentic and tasty. Cafe is super clean and I absolutely love the barn doors read more

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This place is right outside of Atlantic terminal/Barclays...tons of seating, TONS of board games, and excellent coffee (hot, fresh, flavor options) It's not a chic spot- it's def got more of a chill vibe to it. Would I travel far to come here? Probably not. If you're in the area and need a place to wait for your train, this is a cool spot. read more

The boba tea was good, but I had gone there to get some work done and that was hard to do. There are few outlets and they have big tables (with one person at each of the few tables when I went). The environment and volume was good until around the time kids get out of school, then it got really loud. If you're looking for somewhere to get work done, this isn't the place I'd recommend. If you're looking for great boba tea to go, definitely stop by. read more

Just another warm day in BK, and I needed something sweet and refreshing. So a friend recommended Squarrel while I waited for the LIRR. Not only are the tea combos yummy, the cafe is full of games that you can play with friends and strangers! I love it and will always make a stop when I'm in the area. read more

Our niece introduced us to cold brew with vanilla and oat milk. This spot had a delicious version. The customer service is great and the space is inviting, with many tables and games for adults and kids. We loved the reusable cups and lids with no straws. There are no pastries, so stop in your favorite bakery to get a bite. read more

Squarrel Cafe - Sweet to go cup! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What a cute little place to hang out. Many flavors for tea and coffee. Bring your friends or meet new ones. Come hang out and play games! Yes, this new hideaway on Atlantic Ave is perfect to visit after a long day or an event at Barclays. The neighborhood has already been taking advantage of this place and setting up birthday parties and lunch meetups. It has fresh cakes from a local bakery. There is a back room for private parties of 6-8 as well as tables in the main section and the front of the cafe by the window. I tried the Lychee Bubble tea -I'll visit again and relax after a day of shopping in the local stores. read more

The concept of this place is really cool- drinks and board games! They have a very extensive collection of games, which I greatly appreciate. I believe it was $15/person for a full day and a few bucks less for an hour or 3 hours. Didn't play any games this time but I did get a chai latte. It was under the "all time favorites" board, which gave me the impression that it was an all time favorite of this shop. I was incorrect in that assumption. I do not recommend it at all. Cup was only 3/4 full. The chai spices were hardly noticeable as it tasted mostly of milk...truly unfortunate. I really do appreciate the concept of this cafe so I may return for bubble tea or coffee so I can get the full experience with the board games. I'll rate again if it happens :/ read more

good drinks and friendly staff. the place was more spacious and less intense than some of the Manhattan board game spots. Decent selection of games read more

Lovely little cafe to catch up with friends! And their coffee is really good and i just had a basic decaf. Staff is attentive and friendly. Their drinks range from basic coffee for around $3 to $5 to tea drinks around $5. Tons of games, and i think its currently $5 unlimited play. I hope that they carry substantial food like wraps, soups, or sandwiches in the future. I think they currently only carry pastries and small snacks like a bag of chips. It would be awesome if they host tournaments or contests or game meetups. read more

Cozy cafe with board games and coffees/teas. You could pay $5 to play all day, and you could also just grab a drink and go. Theres a drink that has coffee and tea (yuan cha I think is what it's called, but I could be wrong). The drink was ~$5 and very warm and comforting. It was also tasty - it was like a milk tea mixed with black coffee. If you check in on yelp you can get 10% off your order. We luckily got the back private room which also had a space heater so that it was warmer. We played exploding kittens for multiple rounds and just hung out enjoying each other's company plus our drinks. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. There is a gender neutral bathroom that you can ask the staff for the code. There's plenty of board game options and it's a chill vibe. It's a good activity for a rainy day or for a lazy Sunday afternoon. read more

Squarrel Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really cute cafe with a huge selection of board games!! Kept the kids entertained and away from their phones :) Good drinks too! Loved the Assam lychee tea and passion fruit milk tea. Great croissants too read more

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This place is awesome. I came for the board games and fell in love with the #BT. Make sure to ask Tiana (I hope I spelled her name right) to make you her signature drink it's #tdf. The owners are so nice and welcome you in like family. The place makes you feel like you're in your living room. I can't wait to go back and back and back again. Make sure you stop by to drink and play the night away. Great vibes, great staff, amazing experience. read more

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I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for a iced drink. There's a nice variety of bubble tea and slushes. I got the chrysanthemum tea w. honey and I like it slightly sweet but not too much. The place was pretty slow when I was there, probably because it just opened. Clean and nice place. Friendly staff. They also have a board games area where people can stay and play (with extra costs). Good place for groups and social gathering. read more

Squarrel Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love this place! Yummy Boba Drinks. Outlets (which can be hard to find in NYC coffee shops sometimes) and Great AC. I def wanna visit again and hopefully play a game next time. read more

Awesome! I always get the bubble tea on the beach and I kid you not lit is so delicious.

very friendly people and great staff. One of my favorite weekend spots. I come at least once a week for the meetup

Such a cute and quiet little cafe with games in the back . You can sit all day with drink and hang out . My friends and I stopped by here after having sushi Nearby. Will definitely stop here again just to hang out. read more

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Such a cute cafe! We stopped in here before heading out of the city. It's on the main street and then moment you walk in it's like leaving all of th noise and hectic day to day behind you. The cafe is amazingly quiet and the barista was delightful as we asked questions before ordering. This cafe has both bubble tea and loose leaf tea depending on what you're looking for. They have a suite of boardgames and puzzles you can use for $5. They also have a large HP constructed 3-D puzzle for decor. The space had plenty of seating if you're in a group of 5-7 and the entire space was super clean. Highly recommend coming here and if you get hungry there's a falafel spot next door. read more

Good food (Chicken sandwich and rice balls stick out) and drinks and game night is great.

Open late and in an easy to get to area, this cafe was really needed for everyone who would like to go out at night but prefers tea/coffee to alcohol. They also have a big selection of excellent board games and good WiFi! They make boba tea in different flavors and have seasonal stuff too. Plenty of seating and tables. My peach, black tea boba was excellent. They have a rewards program too. I definitely plan on coming back. read more

Squarrel Cafe - Black, iced, boba peach tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nice vibe, good coffee. Looks a casual hangout spot for people. A lot of people playing board games. Staff was friendly.

This place is awesome! They have delicious drinks and a great selection of games. Drop in almost any evening to find a friendly group to play with read more

Super stuffy and not my vibe. They have board gams night but the space is super cramped.

Espresso cup of coffee is great, did not try food menu items. Has a unique board game rental theme, it appears that many friends gather here to catch up and have a great time together. Can feel crowded at times! read more

awesome place! Lots of board games, tasty drinks, and fun atmosphere! Definitely check it out! always a good place!

i always get their original boba milk tea. it's really good. the only downside is that they take really long with orders.

I really like how friendly and fun environment this cafe presents with so many different and unique board games. Definitely would be fun for anyone who loves to play board games casually. The chrysanthemum strawberry tea with lychee jelly was ok, nothing bad or spectacular about it. It's more of a refreshing drink, but I will give credit for the store trying to be innovative of different combinations. Overall, I would come back and give it another chance for snacks and to play board games. read more

They make one of the best americanos in the city. I am three every week after my salsa class.

Stopped by this cute little cafe by Barclays center. I always see it on my commute so glad I finally got to try it. I got the chrysanthemum blended in black tea with peach flavor and 50% sugar (helth). For toppings I got cheese foam (my new obsession duh). The tea was pretty refreshing and caffeine was subtle. I would love to try their other flavors. read more

Squarrel Cafe - Chrysanthemum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

the drinks are always amazing. Hot cocoa, taro milk tea and matcha latte are my favorites.

he was very nice and was very paitent with me as i was figuring what i wanted. i would definitely come here and i did get a birthday freebie