The coziest jawn in Harvard Sq. They used to let you play the barista in blitz chess for a free cup of coffee, but I think too many baristas got beaten by the Smith Center chess gods so they don't do that anymore. But the vibe is still there. Former beatniks, current cool kids, and the rare Harvard student without their laptop. They turn into a wine bar on weekends, too.
i've never been to this place before but it brought back a certain magic that feels so lost especially in my small town. they have an additional seating room with a piano, bookshelf to borrow from, chess table, and a handful of bar-style games to play!! it really brings back that "third place" sort of feeling that i've missed so desperately. bring back places to just sit and authentically engage with your hobbies, interests, friends, strangers, etc
discovering this collection of nostalgic browser games from the early 2000s truly unlocked something in my brain. girls who grew up playing the myscene makeover game grew up to be bad bitches. hereโs to never forgetting ur inner child or whatever!
