One of a kind Chess Cafe in California
Your Go-to Spot for
Chess, Coffee & Fun
Welcome to ROOKS Chess Cafe Inc.! We're on a mission to harness the profound power of chess as a catalyst for life-long learning and personal growth. At ROOKS, we believe the chessboard is a classroom where strategic thinking, patience, and adaptability are not just game skills, but essential tools for navigating life's challenges.
Just as in chess, we learn to plan ahead, analyze situations, and consider the consequences of our actions. Chess cultivates focus, critical thinking, and calculated decision-making, empowering you to move beyond impulsive choices.
Rooks Is Chess.
Welcome to ROOKS Chess. ROOKS brings the chess community together and creates a unifying brand that makes it easier to connect with members of our sizable community. All we do we do from the lens of a chess mind. Our premium memory and other supplements ,select coffee and recognizable t-shirts are geared to meet the select taste found in the sizable chess community . ROOKS Youtube news and viewpoints, our growing branded clothing line and developing product line will increase visibility, solidify and strengthen our standing in the competitive game realm. ROOKS nonprofit recognizes the valuable lessons the game of chess teaches and through our education portal transfer those lessons into teachable skills that help avoid habits and practices that create potential harmful outcomes and strengthen our communities with more productive members. ROOKS nonprofit identifies women youth and vets as recipients of ROOKS non profit. At ROOKS we believe if each person takes care of their square, we can change our community one square at a time. Sign up to stay informed and give us your thoughts on things you'd like to see as we grow the mission and share the ROOKS message
A Place To Sip & Play.
ROOKS brings the game of Chess to the world and invites everyone from all places to enjoy. I've always wanted to learn to the elite player to be a part of a fun exciting community changing journey, At ROOKS Chess Cafe' and Smoothies, we are dedicated to providing great service select coffee and nourishing smoothies. Our team is friendly and ready to help you with any queries or issues you have. Waiting for your favorite coffee or smoothie has never been more fun; you can always find a fellow chess lover at ROOKS.
Come Join Us!
ROOKS was built with the chess player in mind - from those with a casual interest to the professional at the master level. It doesn't matter - Rooks is your new home and we welcome all players as well as the community - at - large. ROOKS presents the sport of chess in a first of its kind pronouncement of all things chess. Exciting matches, great music, healthier fast casual food, great tasting ROOKS coffee, nourishing smoothies and the opportunity to mix and be a part of a great community. Come join us!
Come for the Coffee & Smoothies,
Stay for a Match.
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Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm
​​Saturday: 10am - 2pm
​Sunday: Closed
