Who we are

Meet the owners

We are Wes and Jaclyn Hunter and we want to share our love of great food and beverages mixed with fun games with our community. Above all, we want to share our passions with others and help grow our community while strengthening its foundations.

We each have our own roots in the wonderful world of board games and fantasy. Jaclyn is a Ravenclaw and loves all things Harry Potter. Wes has always been drawn to games and found a love for strategy and war games at a young age. In middle school he found a group of friends who introduced him to the works of R.A. Salvator and the Forgotten Realms D&D setting and he never looked back.

Beyond games, both Wes and Jaclyn have a passion for the outdoors enjoying hiking, whitewater kayaking and hunting. Don't tell Wes, but Jaclyn is the better shot. We love animals, especially our dog Oliver. As we have traveled it seems that we always stop to feed the ducks and geese. We decided to name the cafe after a particular Whistling duck that seems to fit our wandering nature so well.

A little About the Menu

Before moving to Illinois, Wes and Jaclyn called Tennessee home. You'll see that influence throughout our menu, especially in our wings, house-made sauces, and beverage selections.

Notice a trend toward bourbon and whiskey cocktails? We can't help ourselves. While you'll find a few Southern-inspired favorites on our menu, rest assured our full bar and talented team can craft everything from classic cocktails to creative seasonal offerings.

You'll also find a few Tennessee favorites behind the bar and on our shelves. We proudly serve Frothy Monkey Coffee, roasted in Nashville, and feature Chattanooga Whiskey in many of our cocktails. Looking for a mocktail, tea, or non-alcoholic option instead? We've got you covered.

Some of our seasonal cocktails are inspired by family traditions and recipes. Drinks like Nooga Nog are a nod to our Chattanooga roots and the recipes that have been shared around family tables for years.

We rotate our cocktail menu every 6–8 weeks, so there's always something new to discover on your next visit.