Plan a Board Game Cafe Visit at Hex & Co. East

Check opening hours, compare the $15 game-play fee and plan a coffee or craft-beer stop at 1462 1st Ave. Save a reminder before gathering your group.

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Where can you plan tabletop play on the Upper East Side?

At Hex & Co. East, 1462 1st Ave in New York, you can browse a large games library and play over coffee or craft beer. The listing identifies a $15 per-person cover charge for playing games. Check the weekly schedule below: closing time is 11 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and midnight Friday and Saturday. Reviews enjoy the social atmosphere but mention small tables and uneven service, so plan your group with those trade-offs in mind.


What should you check before going?

Address: 1462 1st Ave, Manhattan, New York
Monday–Thursday: 11 AM–11 PM
Friday: 11 AM–midnight
Saturday: 10 AM–midnight
Sunday: 10 AM–11 PM
Game-play admission: $15 per person
Food and drink: coffee, craft beer, sandwiches and snacks; admission inclusions not specified
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 411 reviews
Phone: (646) 833-7574
Planning guidance: book ahead; live availability and reservation terms are not shown here.


What can you do beyond choosing a game?

The library is the main draw, but Hex & Co. East also operates as a hobby shop with retail games, sandwiches and snacks. The listing describes weekly trading-card and role-playing activities alongside youth programs, giving you more than a shelf of board games to consider when planning a visit. No individual program dates or signup details are included here, so call before making a trip around a particular activity rather than assuming a session is available.

How should you weigh the cover charge?

Reviews praise the game collection and social atmosphere, while some visitors find the cover charge steep. Weigh the listed $15 admission against the time you want to spend playing, but do not assume it includes food or drinks: no inclusions are specified. Tables can feel tight when meals and game pieces share space, so compare the setup with your group's needs before settling on a plan. No session-length allowance is listed.

When can you plan an evening visit?

Monday through Thursday, the listed hours run from 11 AM to 11 PM. Friday starts at 11 AM and closes at midnight; Saturday runs from 10 AM to midnight, and Sunday from 10 AM to 11 PM. Those later Friday and Saturday closings let you plan around a longer evening window, without implying that a table is available. The listing provides no holiday exceptions or live reservation inventory, so phone ahead if a specific arrival time matters.


What else should you know about Hex & Co. East?

Where is it?
1462 1st Ave in Manhattan, New York.

How can I check opening hours?
The listed schedule is Monday–Thursday 11 AM–11 PM, Friday 11 AM–midnight, Saturday 10 AM–midnight and Sunday 10 AM–11 PM. Call (646) 833-7574 for changes.

What does game play cost?
The listing gives a $15 admission charge per person.

Are food and drinks included in admission?
Coffee, craft beer, sandwiches and snacks are listed, but the listing does not say they are included in the play charge.

Should I book ahead?
The listing recommends booking ahead. Live availability and reservation conditions have not been verified here.

Are there activities beyond the games library?
The description includes weekly trading-card and role-playing activities plus youth programs; no individual dates are listed here.

How is the venue rated?
4.4 out of 5 from 411 reviews. Reviewers enjoy the collection and atmosphere but note cramped tables and uneven service.


What else could you compare?

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