Your friendly neighborhood escape

Good books. Great company.
A little mayhem.

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

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●   Independently owned. Endlessly curious. · Lancaster, PA

BOOKS, BREWS
& A LITTLE
MISCHIEF We Called Them Giants book cover Lotus Land book cover Mayhem’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

A good story starts here.

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The board game shelves at Mayhem’s caféGood 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 what’s happening at the café.

Explore events ↗ Become a regular

Your people. Your place.

Make more time for books, games, and coffee.

Meet the memberships ↗ Pull up a chair

A table with your name on it.

Bring your favorite people. We’ll bring the possibilities.

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