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Hex & Company

4.2 (114 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Carridad R.

Hex & Company is such a great concept combining a café with board games is genius! The space is open and inviting, and walking in immediately brought back waves of nostalgia thanks to the classic games I grew up with. It's the perfect spot for a casual game night with friends or even a first date, it definitely makes for a fun and easy icebreaker. They offer a nice selection of small bites, desserts, beer, and coffee, which adds to the relaxed and social vibe. I really appreciate that they also host events, which adds another layer of community to the experience. That said, I was a bit disappointed with the coffee..it had a burnt espresso taste that threw it off. Also, a couple of the games we picked were missing pieces, so my partner and I couldn't fully enjoy them. That was a bit of a letdown. Still, the staff was super friendly, and the overall atmosphere was great. With a little more attention to the game upkeep and coffee quality, this place could easily become a go-to hangout spot.

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Alexis A.

My friend and I found Hex & Co wandering around Morningside Heights and decided to circle back another night. We went on a Tuesday without a reservation and it was packed!! We didn't realize there was an event that evening but we were still able to be seated to play board games. They had all types of board games from vintage, to new, modern and the unheard of! The unfortunate part about this review is that some of the games were missing pieces so it wasn't as fun or engaging :( I understand that some of these games might have been difficult to acquire but I wish there was a better system to persevere the actual board games/pieces that go along with it. The menu sounded good so I ordered the chicken tenders with chipotle aioli, my friend had a Moggel Mocha and croissant. The chicken was okay, nothing worth noting, just a little cold. The coffee was burnt and not appetizing. The croissant was buttery and flaky. Overall I would still recommend going to Hex & Co because it would be a great beginning or ending to a date, great for groups or as a way to enter the gaming community. Maybe just skip the coffee and food

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Matthew W.

$10 entry per person at the front. There's lots of sturdy wooden tables on which many patrons have set up Magic the Gathering (MtG) tournaments or Dungeon and Dragons (D&D) games. I'd recommend going early to get a table as it can get pretty crowded. There's a decent menu, with a fair amount of drink options (including alcoholic). Personally, I wouldn't order anything here again - while not necessarily expensive (it's all around $9), almost all the hot options are just microwaved frozen food, and taste as such. I'd avoid the pizza but the chicken strips were actually not too bad. They really have an endless number of board games to borrow and play. If you can think of a game, they probably have it (or duplicates of it). They also have many game accessories for sale such as sculptures, dice, various trading card game packs, and even some board games themselves. And they also have a little area for painting figurines near the register, with everything for sale. My one complaint is that staff isn't exactly friendly. While not rude, the woman at the front of the register was rather ... gruff. I didn't feel very welcome and I could tell she just wanted to go home. I guess I'll chalk it up to the store being busy and crowded, but I wish the workers were a bit nicer.

Cristina W.

I found this place by mistake but it was fun. Loads of board games. Relaxed atmosphere and great snacks and drinks available. A must when you are in the mood to play games with friends.

Alexander G.

Hex & Company is a tabletop game store, cafe, and bar. As of this writing it seems they're doing well, as they have two locations with a third on the way. While waiting for an event to start nearby, I stopped in for a beer and to take a look. I'm sorry I didn't have more time to enjoy the gaming aspect as it seemed like many people were. They had a few tables of outdoor seating. Inside they had an area of game and card supplies at the cashier area. To the left is the table area and countless games. The tables are clearly marked on whether the games were available to play, or for purchase (which if you did purchase, you could also play there). Play is not free, it was $10/person which covered the use of the space and cleaning of the games. I saw once played, you put the games on a cart to be re-sorted and cleaned. They also have a full cafe and bar; they had an excellent selection of draft beer, which is really why I stopped. Their glassware is cool and fits the game vibe. They also had a full back room perfect for parties and group events. The staff was very welcoming, explaining how it all worked. Restrooms are large and clean, toward the back. I enjoyed my beer outside; it's a great place to take a break or stay for a while and play some games.

Frank G.

I absolutely love this place! As a die-hard gamer and collector of great gaming accessories, I am in heaven when here! The food options they offer are plentiful and great tasting, plus, they have a fantastic assortment of beverages, including a really good selection of IPAs, local brews and such! The staff are very friendly and super accommodating! If your looking for a place to meet new people, or to learn how to play D&D, this is the place to come! I started D&D here myself, and really appreciated their program; it can be daunting see all the regulars playing D&D, but was made to feel right at home here!

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The Pokémon cards they sell are double the price they should be according to TCGplayer and I hear it's the same for other cards as well

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Pretty big board game area with lots of seating and selection of board games. There is a $10 cover but otherwise great spot to hangout!

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It's comfy, has great service and nice outdoor seating. The employees are very friendly and attentive.

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Can I go by myself and make freinds?

Yes indeed- we have some open meetups and lots of tournaments (like Magic: The Gathering) where folks come alone. Check our calendar or come by for more info!

Does this location have CATAN, and are we allowed to bring in our own board games as well?

We do have Catan (a couple of versions)! And you can bring your own games, though we have more than 1000, and do charge the table fee even if using your own games.

Does this place have a time limit for the board games?

Nope ! $10 per person with no time limit

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By board games I mean Settlers of Catan plus - games like Gloomhaven, Ark Nova, Terra Mystica, Everdell, etc etc.

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