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    4.3 (195 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Crab dip (real crab not imitation)
    Samantha G.

    Service: We sat outside on the patio on a Friday evening. Our server was very friendly and even got us a mini fan to keep the bugs away! Food: The food was good, but very salty for my taste. The Coq au vin chicken was very tender. The roasted veggies and mashed potatoes tasted delicious with the gravy from the chicken. I loved the crab dip and appreciated that they used real crabs and not the imitation! Ambiance: The patio was beautiful! On Fridays they have live music out in the square.

    Lily H.

    What a cool set up! I am glad I checked this coffee shop/restaurant out while visiting downtown Rockwall. I ordered a cinnamon vanilla latte, and OMG is was the bomb dot com. I haven't had such a good cup of coffee in a while. I definitely would order it again on my next visit. The ambiance of the shop is great and inviting. The barista was nice and helpful. The only thing I can't speak on is the restaurant side. I didn't try it, but from what I saw the restaurant is spacious, family friendly, and had a good number of guests so I imagine it has to be good. The only negative thing I would have to say is that I thought the pricing of their bakery items were kind of high. One slide of rocky road brownie was priced at $10. I think steep, but maybe worth it? Anyone who enjoys coffee though I'd recommend trying this place out.

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    Danny V.

    Place was delicious I came for dinner and the next week came for lunch. The Shrimp and Grits FIRE!!!

    Books to the ceiling!
    Madigan M.

    I have been meaning to check out this bookstore/coffeeshop/restaurant for a while. It's absolutely charming! The books feel more like decor, honestly, with shelves of used books that reach the ceiling and a bathroom hidden behind rolling "bookshelves" I didn't even make it to the restaurant portion, so I'll have to come back. But I tried a chai latte here and enjoyed the atmosphere enormously.

    brunch French toast sandwich
    Josh W.

    Man, I have a love-hate relationship with this place. The atmosphere is great and the building and patio are super cool. The live music they sometimes have is always nice. The coffee drinks are always good, though the beans could be from a local roaster and could be a lot better, but it always tastes fine in the various lattes they offer. I can't drink caffeine anymore, so I can't even enjoy a good drip or espresso, because decaf is just rarely good enough to enjoy straight. My main complaint, though, is the food. It's always bland. And they always sprinkle chopped parsley on everything. Honestly, if the kitchen would just season the food, I would give this place five stars. The waitstaff, hosts, and coffee bar staff are always friendly, and the manager has always been super kind and accommodating, but somehow this place seems to be short on salt or just afraid to use it. And in things like pasta or eggs, it's just not the same to add it at the table. If they could improve the food with some flavor, this place would easily be five stars in my book.

    april l.

    We enjoyed Brunch at Fable and Fire, the most charming bookstore, bar, restaurant, and coffee shop in downtown Rockwall. The manager was very friendly to everyone that he greeted and seated. Our server was also quite pleasant. My eggs Benedict were great but the potatoes that came with it were a little under dove for my liking.

    Stella C.

    Lovely, lovely place by downtown Rockwall next to Zanata. Awesome food, cozy place and overall service is awesome! A truly Rockwall gem:)

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    Shana W.

    Cozy vibes Absolutely wonderful experience at Fable & Fire yesterday for brunch. It was easily one of the coolest, local spots I've been to in a long time. As soon as you walk in, the atmosphere is just cozy, warm, and inviting. With plenty of books to choose from, this place triple-times it as a bistro, bar, and bookshop! The food was decadent: I got the gluten free pancakes which came with candied almonds, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and was topped with delicious syrup, a blueberry compote, and butter! It's 100% something I would get all over again! My wife got the crab cakes Benedict-- she is a seafood aficionado and says they're the BEST she has ever had. I'd take her word for it, yall! The coffee menu was so hard to choose from with so many delicious sounding choices. I ended up going with the Caribbean coconut latte. Green tea with coconut milk: amazing! The service is friendly as well a knowledgeable. They are also real accommodating-- I watched as they helped many people with seating issues or the baby shower that came in. They really go all out to make sure the customer is happy! And their bathrooms? Let me just say you have to see for yourself! We will most certainly be back and it will definitely be a place we take friends to!

    Kurt V.

    Fable and Fire is by their own definition a "bookshop bistro". It is a community gathering spot if you will, that combines various forms of story telling. They are a Bookshop, Coffee Bar, Bistro, and Cocktail Bar, all wrapped into one place. They also have a decent vinyl selection here too. The vibe is really cool here. I ordered the Grilled Chicken Sandwich with homestyle fries. It was good enough to qualify for my standard of i would definitely order it again!

    Ceilings!
    Mekdela T.

    Been looking for a place like this Vinyls, books, food, drinks, and coffee - LOVE IT! If you're looking for brunch or dinner, this is such a good option. I love the book store/restaurant concept so much, it reminded me of DC! The restaurant is spacious, and they have a bar and patio as well! My family and I went for brunch here on a Sunday. We ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes, French toast stack, breakfast sandwich, smoke salmon Benedict, steak and eggs, and the turkey/chicken club. Everything tasted really yummy, and the buildout of the restaurant looks so good. I really enjoyed the bookshelf bathroom doors, amazing! I kind of wish they were a little more heavy on the bookstore side, but beggars can't be choosers - I'll take it!! I definitely want to get back and try the pasta! Oh yeah - GET THE BREAKFAST POTATOES!

    Sarah L.

    Sooo cute! I wish I lived closer I would be here everyday! We got the tiramisu and ate it in a shape of heart by accident! It was so good. I also got a coffee but I forgot which one it was (oops!) I love the vibes it gives off Europe !!

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    Atmosphere is amazing. Food is excellent and creative, staff is friendly and helpful. Books and albums line the walls.

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    Beautiful place. Food was not that good. Service was meh. Disappointed in what Rockwall has to offer.

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    I study here sometimes and is good for chatting with friends or cozy dinner. Ambient at night. Mac and cheese is awesome.

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    Great decor. Great service. Great food! Love this place and the atmosphere. The bathroom is unique too! Their coffee expresso is fantastic!!

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    Food was delicious, but pricey. It was not busy and it still took a long time to get our order taken.

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