New and quirky capybara themed board game café opens in Scarborough
A quirky capybara themed board game café has opened in Scarborough, offering at least 100 games, a welcoming atmosphere and comforting Asian food.
Located at 19 York Place in Scarborough, Stay Cappy is an independent board game café, with a relaxed atmosphere and a few capybara-inspired touches throughout the space. The space is bright and airy, with plenty of tables for people to come and spend a few hours trying out a new game. The menu offers a number of exciting treats to keep you satisfied while playing games. Visitors can choose from prawn cake, Japanese cheesecake, tamagoyaki, and other sweet and savoury treats, as well as Japanese curry rice, udon dishes, sandwiches, and easy meals for game time.
There is also a number of different coffees, teas, and iced drinks to choose from, as well as matcha, sodas and seasonal house specials.
A spokesperson from Stay Cappy said: “We chose the capybara because they are known for being calm, friendly and sociable, which reflects the kind of place we wanted to create. The name “Stay Cappy” comes from combining capybara and happy!
“We wanted to bring Scarborough a welcoming place where friends, families and couples can slow down, spend time together and enjoy board games, food and drinks.
"We currently have at least 100 games, including family, party, strategy, cooperative and classic games, so there is something for different ages and levels of experience. We’ll continue to see what our customers enjoy and gradually add more games based on their preferences.
“What makes us a little different is our focus on creating a comfortable, unhurried social space rather than simply somewhere to eat and leave. Customers do not need to know much about board games, as we are always happy to help them find something suitable.
"Our little motto is: “Calm and happy — that’s the capybara way.”
Currently, Stay Cappy is open : Monday & Thursday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed
Food and drink last orders: 1 hour before closing.
Opening times may vary. Upon arrival, visitors can book a table for a few hours and can play a game at their own pace. Walk ins are welcome but are subject to availability.
It costs £2/hour per adult (up to 3 hours), £1/hour for children aged 5–15 and children under 5 can attend for free. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Visit https://staycappy.uk/ or https://www.facebook.com/staycappy/ for more information.