Opened During COVID, Queen & Rook Game Cafe Is One Of The Coolest Spots In Pennsylvania Fighting Against The Odds
By Beth Price-Williams|Published December 09, 2020
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
It’s probably safe to say that COVID has changed all of our plans at least a few times during the past months. Many of our favorite restaurants and entertainment venues, in fact, have either curbed their hours or have been forced to temporarily close to ensure the public’s safety. Queen & Rook Café in Pennsylvania, however, currently remains open, and it’s the perfect destination for a fun and a safe few hours out.
Queen & Rook Game Café, in Philadelphia, beckons board game fans, diners, and those who just want a cold (or a hot) drink while kicking back and relaxing.
COVID has certainly made things challenging, but Queen & Rook has found a way to keep guests safe while promising a fun and relaxed vibe. In addition to takeout, you can sit...
Outdoors, in a "parklet" sheltered from the elements, with tables at the recommended six feet apart to allow for social distancing. If you've never been to the board game café, you're in for a real treat.
Queen & Rook boasts a massive collection of games - more than 1,200 to be exact - and you can even purchase your favorites. (If you don't feel safe staying at the café, buy your game and your food to go.)
Queen & Rook also features a full restaurant and bar, so you can warm up or cool down with a drink while playing a game or just while kicking back and waiting for your meal to arrive.
Pair your hearty Beyond Burger or tacos with a seasonal cocktail, a beer, or a glass of wine. Soft drinks, including sodas and lemonade, are also on the menu. (Please note, alcohol may not be available for outdoor seating, only to go, depending on PA's current rules.)
Have you been to Queen & Rook Café in Pennsylvania? What’d you think? Let us know in the comments! If you’re a fan of pinball, you can’t go wrong with a meal and a few games of pinball at Railroad Street Bar & Grill in Linfield.
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