The Uncommons Employee Directory
Food and Beverage ServicesNew York, United States2-10 Employees
The Uncommons operates as a board game cafe in Manhattan, combining cafe service with a broad library of tabletop games. It offers locally sourced coffee, tea, pastries, snacks, and a full menu of soups and sandwiches, with hundreds of games available to play in-store or purchase. The venue is located in Greenwich Village on Thompson Street, near NYU and Washington Square Park, occupying the site of the former Village Chess Shop. The customer base includes local residents, students, and visitors seeking a social, in-person gaming experience beyond traditional cafes. Positioned within the food and beverage services industry, it blends cafe culture with gaming as a niche offering in New York City, and it operates with a small staff.