Your friendly neighborhood escape

Good books. Great company.
A little mayhem.

Find your next favorite story, roll the dice, and stay for another cup. Thereโ€™s a place for you here.

Explore the bookshop Find your next game

Reserve โ†’

โ—   Independently owned. Endlessly curious. ยท Lancaster, PA

BOOKS, BREWS
& A LITTLE
MISCHIEF We Called Them Giants book cover Lotus Land book cover Mayhemโ€™s dragon peeking out of a coffee cup A good story. A great place to get lost.
Independent bookshopBoard games for every tableCoffee & good company
The board game shelves at Mayhemโ€™s cafรฉGood times, on the shelf.

Put your phone down. Pick a game up.

A little friendly competition. A lot of good company.

From a quick two-player match to an all-afternoon adventure, your next favorite game is waiting on our shelves. Find the right fit before you arrive.

Find a game for your table

Filter by players, time, age, and the way you like to play.

Make a little room

Something to look forward to.

Discover whatโ€™s happening at the cafรฉ.

Explore events โ†— Become a regular

Your people. Your place.

Make more time for books, games, and coffee.

Meet the memberships โ†— Pull up a chair

A table with your name on it.

Bring your favorite people. Weโ€™ll bring the possibilities.

Plan your gathering โ†—