The Player Agency operates a board game shop and cafe in Montclair and South Orange, blending curated game libraries with craft coffee, kitchen fare and a friendly community.
Address
5 Mead St 2nd Floor, South Orange Village, NJ 07079, United States
5 Mead St 2nd Floor, South Orange Village, NJ 07079, United States
The Player Agency runs two complementary spaces: a retail game shop and bar in Montclair and a full-service cafe in South Orange. Both locations celebrate tabletop gaming and hospitality. • The Montclair shop offers a carefully curated selection of board games, card games and role-playing supplies for purchase, plus a rental library and a bar serving craft beer, wine and cocktails. • The South Orange cafe features a full kitchen and Paper Plane Coffee program alongside a game library; customers can enjoy breakfast sandwiches, salads, burgers and baked goods while they play. • Staff members love games and are ready to suggest titles or teach new players, making the venues welcoming for families, date nights and game groups alike. • Owners Billy Koester and Jesse Mack Johnson built The Player Agency to foster community and creativity, supporting local artists and hosting meetups without overwhelming first-time visitors. • Whether you're shopping for the latest release or spending a few hours at the cafe, both locations offer a relaxed environment to connect over games, food and drinks.
The Player Agency runs two complementary spaces: a retail game shop and bar in Montclair and a full-service cafe in South Orange. Both locations celebrate tabletop gaming and hospitality. • The Montclair shop offers a carefully curated selection of board games, card games and role-playing supplies for purchase, plus a rental library and a bar serving craft beer, wine and cocktails. • The South Orange cafe features a full kitchen and Paper Plane Coffee program alongside a game library; customers can enjoy breakfast sandwiches, salads, burgers and baked goods while they play. • Staff members love games and are ready to suggest titles or teach new players, making the venues welcoming for families, date nights and game groups alike. • Owners Billy Koester and Jesse Mack Johnson built The Player Agency to foster community and creativity, supporting local artists and hosting meetups without overwhelming first-time visitors. • Whether you're shopping for the latest release or spending a few hours at the cafe, both locations offer a relaxed environment to connect over games, food and drinks.
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