We polled our regulars on their favorite places to go when in Middletown. Here’s a snapshot.

Lunch and Dinner

While we do offer some delicious pastries, sandwiches, and other snacks, we understand that a bigger meal may be in order. Our game pass includes the ability to leave and come back under the same pass as well as the ability to bring in outside food and drink (for a $2/person fee). Here are some of the tasty places within walking distance of our board game cafe:

– Abyssinian Ethiopian Restaurant
– Asian Restaurant
– Aroy Thai Garden
– Brew Bakers
– Celtic Cavern (our personal favorite)
– Eli Cannon’s Tap Room
– Fujiya Ramen
– ION Vegan Restaurant
– Middletown Halal Grill & Pizza
– Mikado Sushi & Grill
– Mondo Pizza
– Montanitas Puerto de Cancun
– OSA Gastropub
– Parsely Middle Eastern Cuisine
– Pokemoto Poke Bowls
– Prince House Poke
– Salsas 3
– Shah’s Halal Food
– Shawarma Zone
– Steamed
– Taqueria

Entertainment in and around Middletown

– Amato’s hobby shop
– Asylum Reservoir 2 hike
– Body of Needs spa
– EEJL World’s arcade
– First Fridays Arts Fest
– Fun In trampoline park
– Handmade Hub
– Harbor Park walk
– KidCity Children’s Museum
– Lara’s Labyrinth escape room
– Lyman Orchards
– Middlesex Music Academy
– Middletown Farmers Market
– Moon Caster metaphysical & wellness shop
– Puzzle Theory escape room
– Reboot Eco low waste shop
– Revive Art & Craft Supply events
– RJ Julia bookstore
– Russell Library activities
– Wadsworth Mansion concerts & tours
– Wadsworth Falls hikes
– Wesleyan Van Vleck Observatory space nights
– Wesleyan Potters
– WILD Wes permaculture project
– Vinnie’s Jump & Jive