Shopping & Retail
Sip, read, and play at Mayhem’s Bookstore and Board Game Cafe
Owner Peter Milazzo and his team are bringing fun to the corner of Prince and Duke streets.
Dreamt up by brothers Peter Milazzo and James Leavy, Mayhem’s Bookstore & Board Game Cafe is an imaginative community space that encourages connection over cups of coffee and friendly board game competition. The cafe’s name was inspired by a Dungeons and Dragons character James played with for many years, inspiring a lifelong passion for the gaming community.
“Mayhem itself was a character that inspired the community and spoke to everything we want the space to be,” Peter shared. “I want our cafe to be a community playing place, where you go to hang out with your friends, play games, and read books.”
At its core, Mayhem’s is a family business where the brothers each channel their specific passions and experiences into the business. James brings a lifelong passion for reading, along with retail management experience, and Peter brings two decades of military and business leadership experience.
Additionally, their cousins, Rabeya and Matt, will be joining the venture. Rabeya will be exercising her skills in the culinary world as an accomplished baker and chef for the cafe, and Matt will be bringing his extensive board game background to the game floor.
Inside Mayhem’s, a 13-foot leather couch, hanging chairs, bean bags, and coffee tables create an abundance of cozy spaces to read or game. Guests can expect Sunday evening events to become a regular occurrence, with puzzle races, speed dating, Mario Kart tournaments, and movie nights, among many other events.
“This place is all-inclusive for the community to really have fun,” Peter added.
Coming soon to 102 West King Street.
This feature is partially sponsored by Business Information Group (BIG) who believes in supporting the growth of small businesses in Lancaster City.
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