I came here with some friends to grab a coffee and play some games. The cover charge per person is $5 to play games. They have a pretty expansive menu with tea and coffee. We got the quesadilla which is great. They have a lot of board games to choose from but they're missing some of the classics. read more

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Our group of 9 came here and took over almost half of the restaurant. Luckily we were the only ones there so it was easy to pull two tables together. You order your food at the counter and they will bring food to you. There gal that took our order was super patient and did a great job with our orders. Selection of sandwiches was great with a variety of options. Highly recommend the Southwestern. Love that they offer chips but for $0.75, you can get hummus side upgrade...do this! Hummus is very good and the vegetables were a great offset to the sandwiches. There are also options to pay for some board games. read more

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This place is phenomenal! It has fostered so many cherished memories for my friends and I for many years now. There have been so many wonderful gatherings with friends, and meetings with new people. I have come here for game nights, dates, a meeting with a volunteer coordinator, and even just to study while in college. The staff is amazing, very attentive and strive to create a welcoming positive environment for all, including those who may feel they are divergent from the main stream of society. The food and drink is delicious and reasonably priced. Every visit here is a good one. It feels wonderful to be surrounded by kindred spirits too. read more

This was a nice little coffee shop/sandwich shop. We took our food to go so we didn't get to try out the games, but they had a really nice game selection that we looked at while waiting for our food. The staff were friendly and polite. This seems like it would be a nice place for high school and college students to hang out. The only negative thing was it took a while for our items to come out, including our drinks, but this could have been due to understaffing, as it was pretty busy. read more

Really great experience hanging out with kids and parents. Staff was really helpful and friendly, made suggestions and even offered to help teach a game as needed. It was a pleasure to hangout for several hours read more

Great local shop and concept! As fellow board game geeks, we love having a cool place like this to try out new games. Food and beverages are amazing and make it worth the trip even without trying out the games. read more

Where can a man get a good cup of Turkish coffee in Tyler? At boards and bites Café, of course where else would you be able to do that. I had 20 minutes to kill while my mother had a doctors appointment, I was still dragging in one of the booths so I search for a coffee house and this was the closest place to CHRISTUS healthcare and I showed up and being a smart ass that I am ask for a cup of Turkish coffee,. Jacob, who is the barista on duty asked me what I meant and acknowledge that no he was not aware of Turkish coffee, but Matt, his highly knowledgeable manager, Was overhearing a conversation and I asked him for recommendations on a trip and he recommended the equator phlegm which I had and then a few minutes later, Emerged with a little cup of cardamom spices to do an experiment making Turkish coffee without the traditional equipment that the turks do it wth. A few minutes later the 1st cup of Turkish coffee rolled off the custom assembly line and the three of us I've got to sample it. Where else would you get such attentive service, probably not at the SBUX store I don't imagine... but I have never asked so you never know as I learn if you don't ask you were not find out which was my experiment this morning. I will not say that it was the same kind of Turkish coffee experience that I enjoyed during my summer during college in the Middle East almost 50 years ago, , It was a alpha test, a first try, so the coffee really wasn't the important thing I discover there it was the experience of talking to some really nice guys, Matt and Jacob who were so solicitous and gracious to humor me and to please my palate, all of our curiosities were heightened by this experience. So be careful what you ask for, because you might just get it even if you're not expecting it! The moral to the story, ask and you shall receive more than you even expect. I will tell everybody about this place and make a point if it means going out of my way to return again to see what they doWhen I ask for a sandwich that's not on their menu and see what they do with that! Bon appétit! A world traveler reacquainting myself with the treasures of Tyler and I just found one today. read more

Boards and Bites Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Love their specialty drinks! Wide assortment of board games for a date night or group play.

Love this place! The environment is very relaxing and the employees are always welcoming. I love the southwestern sandwich along with a smoothie. read more

First time there. Hubby would like to read tarot cards there if anyone is interested. Good drinks, lots of games. Need more tables.

Great selection of food and drinks! I had a Philadelphier Sandwich. It was really tasty and made quickly, as I was in there during my lunch hour. The amount of board games they have is staggering! Friendly customer service; I will definitely be back! read more

Boards and Bites Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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What a fantastic hidden gem! I drove past the restaurant when I was taking a "Shortcut" to get to Troup Hwy. When I walked in I was greeted by a smile from behind a mask and ordered a cold brew and a southwestern sandwich. Both items came out fast and were delicious. The wifi is fantastic and can't wait to come back with my family to play some board games. I highly recommend this for a study/work spot over a Starbucks or equivalent. read more

Excellent customer service and amazing drinks! The barista was very welcoming and friendly. Definitely coming back to try the food. I got a signature drink with rose and lavender 10/10! read more

Boards and Bites Cafe - Signature Latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Looks friendly to all walks of life. Recommend roast beef sand with humus. Just a tad expensive but tastes great.. games are a tad high.... 2.50 unlimited coffee. Great get away from hustle and bustle of city life.. student study area. read more

This is my favorite place to go out in all of Tyler. The staff is lovely, the sandwiches are amazing (my favorite is the First Move, please get the hummus as a side), and they have sooo many game options. Fog of Love is great for a date night, Catan for friends, pretty much anything you're looking for. If you're looking for a place to study, hang out with people, grab a quick coffee, give this place a try. Youll fall in love! read more

I've only been here a couple of times, but I'm not sure why. This place is fantastic! They have an excellent selection of games for just about anyone and any occasion, and their food is actually pretty exceptional as well. My favorite sandwich of theirs only comes around every once in a while, apparently, but it's a take on the classic caprese salad -- Turkey, mozzarella, pesto, sliced tomato, and balsamic vinegar on toasted whole grain. Five stars easily for the food, the friendly staff, and the unique concept! read more

Outstanding store, great inventory, cafe, and service. Something Tyler really needed! Also game parts, used games, and rental games. A wonderful addition to our city! read more

We're travel from out of state and hadn't had a good experience or coffee since we got here a few days ago. This reminded us of a coffee shop back home. The coffee is Amazing!!!! read more

Our cashier was very sweet and our drinks were too. They have a wide variety of games and some comfy seating to help the time go by if you choose to play. read more

Boards and Bites Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Tyler, Texas

This is the cutest little coffee shop/tea shop I've been in in forever! I came in on Thursday afternoon and was served by the cutest, nicest barista ever. I was so excited that I was able to get a London fog in Texas and the tea was everything I hoped it would be. I can't wait to come back with Friends, so that we can take it vantage of the board games! There are so many to choose from, it's not even funny. read more

Awesome staff! Great menu! Only negative is if you pay a tip with a card, the tip does not go to the staff. The owner "applies it to the electric bill." So tip in cash so these hard working young adults get the tips they deserve and earn. read more

Dakota is awesome here. He was very friendly and made great suggestions from the menu and he steeps excellent ginger peach tea! The chicken wrap was quality (saved by gorgeous cheddar) bites. The homemade hummus is very very savory with a clean palate. Dakota also made great suggestions for a game and even took the time to explain it and even checked in on us. :) Great atmosphere. Excellent place that hosts events for the community to get together. I wish I could pick this whole place up, along with Dakota and Brian, and plant it next to our place in Chicago. read more

Second Visit Here, We split a grilled cheese sandwich with Tomatoe Basil Soup, Hazelnut Cappuccino and a Vanilla Caramel Latte. Everything was Perfect! from the Food and especial the service. Big Fan! read more

This is a well kept secret in Tyler! Decided to try out the sandwiches for dinner on a take-out basis. Service was good, but the food was fantastic. The Cuban is everything we hoped for and more. I certainly hope this business does well! (And yes, all wear masks here.) read more

I've driven past this place a million times, and today I finally stopped in. I'm SO GLAD I did! The Southwestern sandwich is excellent, and the coffee is even better. Also, may I add, very beautifully crafted! (An Instagram moment, if you will). I had a delicious cinnamon vanilla latte, and I will 1000% be returning here soon. I wish I had known of this place in college, this seems like a wonderful study spot. If you've been driving past this place like I have, please stop in and give it a try. read more

This is genius! Very nice coffee shop with tables and space to spread out. They serve coffee, espresso drinks, a variety of teas, appetizers, wraps, and sandwiches. Friendly service. But that's not all. Add shelves with over 100 board games for kids through adults. $5 / person for as long as you want to stay and play. This is SO much better for kids, teens, and college students than playing games on their phones. You build conversation skills, negotiating skills, and make new friends. And I think they have a few additional rooms that people can reserve to hold tournaments or test out new games. A large coffee to go is about $3.50, which is great, but even better is the "all day cup" which is a mug for $2.50 which you can refill as often as you wish. I'm not often in Tyler, but if I am, I'll make a point of coming back. And all I had was a cup of coffee and some friendly conversation! read more

Boards and Bites Cafe - Three walls of games. Probably 150 games available. $5/person for as long as you want to stay. - Sandwiches Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Um. I don't even know where to start. There are not enough words in the Oxford English Dictionary to adequately describe the poetic beauty of whats @ the end of this rainbow. Large windows, friendly faces, and fun board games. To top off that beautiful tri-fecta (pun intended), the food served in addition to the coffee is absolutely scrumptious. Um. I cannot recommend this establishment strong enough. You will not be disappointed in your experience here. read more

This is an amazing place for fun games with friends and family. I am seriously impressed with all the games they have. Amazing collection of games with delicious coffee and Sandwiches read more

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This is such a fun place and well worth the visit!! I got a toffee latte and it was delicious. If you can get it in fine in and it comes in a giant mug and looks beautiful. Also had so much fun renting one of the many games. The staff was so kind and sweet keeping it open a few minutes past close so that we could finish our game. Best coffee and place to meet friends!! read more

Boards and Bites Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Boards and Bites has something for everyone! Coffee? Their lavender latte is divine! Food? Pirogies and a grilled cheese, with a side of their hummus! The coolest part of the cafe is that for $5, you get an all day game pass. They have hundreds of games from strategy-intensive to kid-friendly. The owner and baristas make you feel welcome and do a great job of staying plugged in with the community. They also have enough knowledge of the games to help you jump into one that best fits your interests! read more

This sounded so appealing. What a great concept. Our swim team was in Tyler from out of town for a meet, we had a two hour break for lunch, and we were looking for a place where our swimmers could dry out and warm up and hang out for a bit. Games are $5 PER PERSON. So for our group, something like $130. That's even if you are buying lunch. Oh, and btw this place in NOT good for big groups. At least not on short notice. Yes the sandwiches are tasty - we also enjoyed the pierogies (great training food and something you pretty much NEVER find when you're eating out) and the refill on hot tea (loose tea - that's how you do it!)(altho the smoothies were not good - more syrupy than fruity). The game selection really is amazing. And the service is excellent - they worked very hard to take care of our group. But we ran them out of some of their offerings, and it took forever. Really sounded like a great and fun possibility for our group, but the execution of it left much to be desired. I was tempted to leave a lower rating, but that would be influenced heavily by our disappointment. I think this is probably a very nice place to relax and play a game w a small group of friends and enjoy some nice food - but you could very well pay as much for what is essentially a game rental as it would cost to buy the game outright. I understand that they are probably needing to recoup some of the massive capital investment they made on all those games, and they are rightly wanting to discourage freegamers, but imho the games ought to be free for paying customers. read more

If I could give this place a thousand stars I totally would! Matthew, the owner, is so sweet as well as the employees. They entertain all of your conversations no matter how crazy. Such a fun and friendly atmosphere and the coffee is 1,000 times better than Starbucks. I tried the White chocolate peppermint mocha as well as the vanilla latte and my boyfriend had the peppermint mocha, hands down best coffee I've had in years! We didn't try any of the food because we were on such a time crunch but we will definitely be back. Thanks Honor and Matthew for such an awesome time in Tyler! read more

Very Clean, Ordered the July special which is Turkey and Mozzarella on sourdough with pesto. So good, grilled style. Also was able to choose fresh hummus and carrots instead of chips. Staff was super kind and accomodating. Will be back read more

This place is so much fun! I highly recommend it. There is a very large selection of a wide variety of games ranging from child-appropriate thru adult. There are strategy, puzzle, campaign, multiplayer, storyline, building games and more! There are several editions and expansion packs of games like Settlers of Catan and Ticket to Ride. Accommodations for small and large groups. I tried it out with 6 others and it was $25 for us to play for the day. Seriously a great place to hang out with friends for hours! The guys that work there are very knowledgeable about games, coffee, tea, and food. They let me try an Indian pourover with honey and cinnamon added that was AMAZING and appreciated someone in our group admitting his cappuccino wasn't quite hot enough and made another one! I can't say enough good things about this place. read more

Came here tonight had the hot chocolate BEST ONE IVE EVER HAD IN MA LYFE games are fun food is good but come get the hot chocolate you won't regret it! read more

Love this place! The atmosphere is nice, it's financial friendly and you stay as long as you want, the staff are so nice and personable. Great place for date nights, hanging out with friends, or to just relax. I recommend this place to everyone read more

Have been here several times with my family to play games and eat. Very clean each time we visited and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Food is great too. read more

Very calming instrumental music, chill and safe space to study/relax. Have games and drinks hot and cold. They also have appetizers that you could snack on while there. Love it read more

The atmosphere is extremely friendly and inviting! I've had many laughs with friends over some of the games we've played here. Their sandwiches and coffee are well crafted and delicious! Boards and Bites is definitely a place that I now frequent and enjoy everytime I go! read more

Great food, friendly staff and delicious drinks! Great selection of board games and nice big tables to spread out and play. We regularly come here and the food is always consistent. Great place to hang out for the day! read more