# Evanston Games & Cafe > Game store combines extensive board game library with a cozy cafe atmosphere offering hot and cold food alongside drinks. Space supports community gaming sessions with room to play and socialize. Prices on items run higher than typical retail, reflecting local small business status. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Evanston-Games-Cafe - Address: 1707 Maple Ave, Evanston, Illinois, United States - Phone: +12249997615 - Website: https://www.evanstongames.com/ ## What it is good for - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Board Games — 8.8/10 - Local Spot — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "It's a fun place to play physical board games." - "The staff here is so friendly and knowledgeable about games." - "The staff here are wonderful and make it a fun place." ## Good to know - Bring a debit card or cash to avoid extra charges for credit card payments. - Magic the Gathering game nights occur several times a week, check the schedule. - Free cards or promo packs are sometimes given away during game nights. - The cafe serves a variety of snacks and drinks to enjoy while gaming. - Parking is available nearby at the movie theater and parking garage. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.