I first learned about this spot through my sister, as she and her boyfriend are huge board game…read moreenthusiasts. Whenever they invite me here, it is hard to say no. It is such a cozy and welcoming café, and I always enjoy spending a few hours getting immersed in different board games. The concept alone makes this place a fun and unique destination. That being said, while I love the atmosphere and experience, I do not think the drinks are particularly impressive. In fact, I would consider them below average compared to other cafés in the area. The iced matcha latte tasted noticeably low quality, and the hibiscus tea was reminiscent of feet. The only drink I have consistently enjoyed has been the iced chai latte, which was flavorful and well balanced. The food, however, is a different story. I have generally had much better experiences with the food than with the beverages, making it a better option if you are looking for something to snack on while playing games. If your main goal is to enjoy the board game selection and spend time with friends, I would recommend ordering food rather than coming specifically for the drinks. Overall, this place shines because of its atmosphere, board game collection, and the experience it offers. While the beverages leave something to be desired, the fun environment and solid food options keep me coming back.

Fantastic cafe! Such a gem in the area…read more Vibe? Immaculate. Employees? So kind! Coffee? Delicious and *very* reasonably priced, especially considering the quality you get. I also appreciate that it's one of the few coffee shops that will still serve your drink in an actual mug instead of a disposable cup. It's becoming a rare luxury these days, unfortunately. Food? Also quite good! I've only tried a blueberry muffin but it was very tasty dipped in my flat white. The only downside I've encountered at this place is.... The parking. No way around it, it's terrible. The roads are narrow, the extremely tiny parking lot behind the building is narrow, and the side of the building parking is limited. I've had times where I gave up trying to get a coffee here unfortunately because the parking was such a mess. Overall, I love taking a break in here and enjoying a drink and snack surrounded by gaming themed decor :D I only hope one day they're able to expand their parking situation so it's more accessible.

I might just have to do a national barcade tour. We were here on Sunday afternoon, so there were…read morepeople everywhere, but I still had a blast. This place serves food, drinks, and has plenty of games! You can either buy your tickets in person or online beforehand. It's $12 for entry and you can stay as long as you want and come and go with unlimited game access. From what I can tell, some days have specials. Only additional purchases are food and drinks, obviously. They have pizzas, quesadillas, salads, dessert pizzas, and pizza burritos. I tried that last thing because I had never heard of it -- think of it as like a glorified hot pocket. It was delicious! I had a salad to balance things out, and I'll surprised by how hefty it was! Since I had never had their cider before, I decided to do a flight of five. When I placed my order, I was expecting them to give me a tray of five 1 oz pours... But instead, they told me the flight will consist of five 5 oz cups.... WHOA. So I grabbed the first two and had to come back for the rest after I finished. Every single one was delicious, but I really liked the mango habanero and the one with the coconut. Now, the games... I rarely come to a barcade that has TWO Guitar Hero setups. And they had plenty of classic cabinets, air hockey, Mario Kart, shooting games... Claw machines... It was quite epic. By the way, the claw machines did cost extra, and I peeped a party room in the back that had those interactive team floor games! That would be fun to reserve for a special occasion. This place really impressed me. If you enjoy games in a bar setting, I would recommend this spot if you are in the Houston area.

Cidercade is a good option for a big group activity that's (thankfully!) indoors, away from the…read moreHouston heat. I've been there with a group of adults and also with a group of kids, and just note that while it's totally fine (and very fun!) for kids, it's probably better for adults--there's no kid security check-in at the front, and the building is very big, with lots of games. We ordered a pizza from a touchscreen by a food window, and the pizza was actually pretty good, much better than I was expecting at an arcade. The downside was that, in the lunch rush, it took 30-40 minutes for that one pizza to come out, though you could tell they were individually making each item in the big pizza oven. If you want drinks, you separately order those at the front, near where you check in, which is a little odd to have two separate food/drink ordering spots. When we walked in, we paid for a wristband, which gave "free" access to all of the arcade games, except for the claw machines, which required you to buy an extra card.

A solid local dive bar and gem on the east side…read more If you're looking for solid people, good drinks, and staying in the area then this is the place for you! They have indoor and outdoor areas. Outdoors has long picnic tables which allow for plenty of seating and groups. Indoors has bar seating and a few tables. They also have a few arcade games if that's your cup of tea. Sometimes they have food being served outdoors too and, while I haven't had any, a lot of people do seem to order it. Their parking lot is a bit limited unfortunately... that being said we're always lucky to get a spot. The bathrooms are single stall but for a dive bar are quite clean. The ladies room has tampons and such stocked which is a really nice touch !

I love the vibe and the bartenders are great. I like the rotating frozen and happy hour is a good…read moredeal

Tipsy Sloth definitely feels more like a neighborhood bar. We dropped in today and went straight to…read morethe be to order their version of an old fashioned (made with peppercorn simple syrup)... And another drink, which I can't remember. They had about four food stands, a DJ (female DJ, woot) playing some great club hits... Also, this bar is woman-owned. Yessss!

Kept seeing this place, so decided to finally visit. There is ample parking in the back and dogs…read moreare allowed inside and outside. The sloth artwork is fitting! They have some food options too.

1) Let's start with the worst part of this place. 20% auto gratuity on all bills. Like what the…read morehell. 2) All the taps were not working on a Saturday night 3) They advertised that they were showing the Ravens Steelers game and couldnt figure out how to get it showing until after the 1st quarter was over. The video feed would give a seizure to anyone that has epilepsy. The audio wouldn't come on until almost halftime. 4) Trying to order a ranch water with Espolon. They offered reposado or Blanco and they didn't even have Blanco as an option. I've been here a few times and I feel like every time gets worse and worse from a management perspective The whole location has a great opportunity to be something more, but when it comes down to being serviced and getting what you expect from a bar is highly lacking

10/10 will be back! First place I've found in Houston with happy hour specials Friday-Sunday! Yes…read moreyou heard me right deals constantly change on what chef is offering on the menu. There were also drink specials too!!! I got a rum shot with my choice of drink for only $5 and my bf got a Long Island for $10. Will be back for a more in dept review. Coming soon on my TikTok @dyannayanna

H3ntai bar. Nuff said. Came in there too early but it has tasteful and lewd anime vibes. Selection…read moreof drinks and cocktails is lacking and they were playing more Spanish music versus anime. Overall a hidden gem.

Downtown Main Street is so much more lively than it used to be. Most of the bars feel pretty…read moresimilar...until you come here! This place looks like it was plucked out of Tokyo and dropped in Houston. Lots of cool anime/hentai art to see on both floors. It gets a little naughtier upstairs in their sake bar/dance floor/lounge area. The music is loud and the it is usually packed. Definitely a place you want to check out if you're bouncing around the bars and want a memorable experience.

Great cocktails! It is refreshing to go to a bar that specializes in cocktails and does a great job…read moretoo. I recommend the one with dates - such a good dessert drink without being overwhelmingly sweet. The ambiance is unmatched in Houston. Expertly curated 20th C vintage furniture and decor with lots of interesting knick knacks to look at, great conversation pieces. Plus, a pool table up on the second floor. This is a great spot for a quiet hang on the non-busy nights, but I also know they do dance parties on the weekends.

Located in the same spot that once housed the classic ETRO nightclub (Yes that one that relocated…read morefrom Montrose), this place still carries that same eclectic ambiance people come for.. and definitely a different vibe compared to the louder, rowdier clubs across Main (if that's more your thing). The decor is vintage and fun.. They've kept the dance floor and the signature retro-meets-futuristic soundtrack. Think electronic, synthwave, and 80s nostalgia.. it's hard to describe the music but it creates a really unique atmosphere. The menu features a great selections of craft cocktails and international beers which my friends loved. I tried out 2 cocktails and both were pretty solid. (Old fashioned and Moscow mule) Service was fine, there was 1 bartender we saw working but she was efficient. Surprisingly it wasn't too crowded for a Saturday night. Worth checking out if you're into something a little throwback, and not your typical Main club scene.

This spot is such a vibe. Great cigar collection and great drinks! The service was impeccable! The…read morefood was also good.

We had a great time here!! Service was excellent and drinks were perfect and a great selection of…read morecigars!! My favorite was the music they played good music, classic 90s!! I highly recommend this place for a chill night out!!