The staff here was very friendly to me. I decided to come to Lakewood for the first time and hit up the two "nerd bars" in town: 16 Bit and The Side Quest. Of the two, I felt more comfortable here at the Side Quest. They serve some food here, unlike 16 Bit. The crowd is more geeky/nerdy and I didn't feel packed in like a sardine like I did at 16 Bit. It was also slightly less loud (not by a lot, but still a little less.) It is a bit smaller, but it is cozy. I feel like I could make friends easily here, and I foresee this becoming a regular spot for me. The best part, of course, truly was the kind staff. :)