Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

852 Sharp Dr # L, Shorewood
(815) 630-4235

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Left Brain Left Berry Sweet w Chocolate Chips Right

Spring Flowers Toast

Pumpkin Spice Butter

Fall Flavors Toast

Creamy Latte With

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Avocado Toast

Hot Tea Press

Wizard's Brew

Flavor Syrups

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I’ve been coming to critical for a minute now because it was a good place to get a matcha latte and the staff is always friendly. I will say there are inconsistencies every time I go though. Some people add caramel and it’s perfect. Others add caramel and it tastes not sweet at all. But this last time I was genuinely confused because I’ve been getting matcha lattes from them for months and they’re always at least almost full of drink for a 20oz. This time it was half foam...

September 2025

I visited Critical Grind to participate in my first ever Pack Rush event for Disney Lorcana and had an absolute blast! The staff and community are wonderful. If you are looking for a LGS to call home, look no further!

August 2025

Roll for Vibe Check. That’s a Nat 20!

Driving back home after a wedding up in the Chicago area, Emily and I were needing some caffeine to stay awake after a night of partying with the newlyweds and wedding party. We pulled up local coffee places relative to where we were and randomly decided on Critical Grind since it wasn’t far from our location on the interstate. As we pulled up and parked, I knew we picked a good place due to being a Board Game Cafe.

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July 2025

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