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    Coral Sword

    4.6 (177 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Tabletop Games
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CORAL SWORD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Matcha Latte
    Linda S.

    The overall concept of the place is very fun. I love a café where you can just go and game. They have different board games, card games, etc on the wall. It was a lot of fun because you could just invite a group of friends and play different activities together. Overall was really cute hole in the wall place with around 40 people worth of seating. Now the only thing that was not up to par for me were the drinks. I ordered the Matcha latte and my friend ordered the lavender latte. These drinks are probably one of the worst Matcha drinks I've ever had in my life. I'm not sure how they were made but either the Matcha standard wasn't very great or it was mixed with something that wasn't dairy, but it had no taste with a hint of grass. Now I understand that certain matcha do taste like grass, but it was overall such a bad drink. I'm not sure if things have changed because I went a couple of months ago, but I hope they did! There was street parking next to the location and a very tiny street lot right in front of the store. You might have to loop around our parallel park in order to get parking. At the time of also, they had a magic gathering contest going on in the background so it does get a bit noisy and crowded. If that's not your scene, check ahead of the time, what event might be happening at that location for that time.

    Lecia F.

    My flat white and breakfast sando were both great. Very cool space with games for play or purchase, and plenty of seating for getting some work done. Parking is available but limited, I had no trouble finding a spot out back. I like the extra touch of giving hot sauce with the sando. I'm a huge Hunter Pence fan, so I enjoyed the jerseys in the back

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    Linda G.

    Great hidden gem for gamers who like to gather together. All kinds of coffe and drinks with great pizza flat bread.

    Nitro thai tea with a shot of espresso
    Sandy T.

    Super cute little spot my friend took me here in Houston. I love that it's a boardgame Cafe and you can sit for hours playing. The food and drinks are limited but are really good. I had a nitro Thai iced tea with a shot of espresso and it was delicious. It was light and refreshing. For food I ordered the egg sandwich which was more like a snack. It wasn't heavy and I think the bread overpowered the egg. They have a ton of games you can pick up and play. You don't have to bring your own. They also host magic the gathering events. Which my friend goes to a lot. Fun fact: favorite boardgame is Wingspan!

    Keisha R.

    Cool vibe. I really liked the decor, the chill nature, the games, and the staff was very friendly. Nice size menu with cool choices. I really liked the iced teas they offered. I had the peach tea with honey. So so good. All in all, I'll be back to try more things.

    Dirty Matcha Latte
    Nick R.

    Another cool coffee spot in East Houston? Yup. Good selection of drinks at great prices. Even moreso, a number of gaming options if you are interested and lots of interior space to play. The interior decor was very fun, a great environment for tabletop gamers. I will definitely be back.

    Wingspan
    Mimi X.

    Came here for a friends birthday and we spent hours playing Boardgames I bought with me and also new ones to try from their collection. We stayed there for so long and the only thing we had to do was pay for a food or drink item as admission. Obviously, we stayed so long we got hungry so we bought snacks. Their food was average (French fries 4/5, chicken tenders 3.5/5) but the company, ambience, service and comfort is 5/5 would recommend. 2nd time here and loving it. We will all probably be back again.

    Cappuccino with sugar free vanilla
    Amanda C.

    My first experience here started off not too well and a 1 star rating but ended up being a 4 star rating because of the service, tasty drinks and being worth my time. You should call ahead of time because they were out of quite a few things. Came a ways from where I live because of seeing the other reviews and the matcha looked so good however, couldn't try it because they were out of it. I ordered the cappuccino and chai instead. When I ordered, I stated I wanted it for "here" because I wanted it in a regular cup for the experience of how a cappuccino and chai are served and it was served in a to go cup. Ricky was so sweet and apologized for the mishap and said he should have asked. He went back to remake them and they were worth the wait. Very delicious!!

    Canned/bottled drinks...CBD sparkling water!? Whaaa!
    Mason A.

    Welcome to the hippest gamer hangout in H-town! This place is especially perfect for Magic: The Gathering and coffee lovers! You can even reserve a table to study! The staff is always nice and welcoming, Sandy is the best! There is always some unique boutique coffee brewing, fresh sandwich bites, and trendy drinks in their mini fridge. These go great when you have a long commander game or study session to dominate! I love playing Magic: The Gathering, so its always a fun time when and host Friday Night Magic (FNM) and Commander (EDH) games regularly on the weekends. You can join their discord channel and be all in the know for the upcoming events! You can buy trading cards, board games, and get a group of friends together here...what's not to love! Definitely the goal of creating a welcoming and cool place to game out was achieved here, thanks CORAL SWORD

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    Melina B.

    This cafe was cute! The coffee was great, the hot cocoa was even better (not too sweet!) And there was plenty of parking and seating inside. The staff were friendly and the decorations were so cool! Their menu has limited food options, but they offer plenty in the way of drinks to stay satiated. I had their vegan almond butter and jelly sandwich and it was fantastic with my coffee. The music was fun and not too loud to study, and they had so many small nooks and tables tucked away for less distractions. Bathrooms were impeccably clean and I will definitely be back!

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    Thank you for the constructive criticism, Linda!

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    Wow! Christopher, thank you so much for this feedback! :)

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    This place is so fun but always packed and the drinks arent very good ! But it was many choices for board games and that makes up for it .

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    Thank you for the honest and thoughtful review, Fernanda!

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    Thank you, Linda!

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    Thank you so much, Sandy! :D

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    Wow, Jennifer! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! :)

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    Thank you so much, Keisha!

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    Thank you so much, Nick! We can't wait to serve you again. :)

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    Thank you so much, Mimi!!!

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    Thank you so much! This means a lot to us. :)

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    You're amazing. Thank you, Mason!

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    Mel! Thank you so much! :)

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    Thank you so much, Jenna! :)

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    The Coral Sword has an amazing space and fun vibe. I the coffee and excellent service :)

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    Thank you so much, Heather!

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    Thank you for the constructive feedback, Lynn!

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    Thank you so much, Arie! We hope to make a gamer of you yet. :)

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    Ask the Community - Coral Sword

    Hello :) I am looking to swing by pretty soon and am wondering if any dishes are photo worthy and what is the best item you've ordered. I've seen all the rave reviewed for the…

    They have pizzas that are pretty aesthetic along with the atmosphere

    What kind of food is there?

    They have pizzas, chicken strips and cheese sticks. For breakfast, they have Morningstar donuts, muffins, breakfast tacos and granola.

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    i've ordered a few drinks and food here with mine being the nitro thai tea, matcha latte, and the mozzarella sticks.

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