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    Barcade

    3.9 (320 reviews)
    Open • 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Dee J.

    This was a good and affordable option for the night. It's a fair sized unit with I believe a midnight closing time. Well stocked bar and vintage games. The "NFL's 99 Blitz" game was mind blowing.

    Many games to play
    Kathy V.

    Barcade on York Boulevard has a distinctly gentrified vibe, drawing in a young crowd looking for a polished spin on vintage gaming. It feels less like an authentic local spot and more like a curated, high-end lounge tailored for a specific crowd. The craft beers and premium drinks come with steep, top-tier pricing, but the atmosphere is lively and the arcade cabinets are well-maintained. It is a solid, clean destination if you want to drink and play retro games in a trendy setting. Bottom line if you're young and into gaming this is the place! It wasn't for me but in sure you'll love it!

    Sam A.

    Bought a truly seltzer and a worker took it (when it was full) while i was playing games. Went to go tell them and all they said was sorry... what a joke!! I guess they don't believe their customers. I can buy another drink but thats not the point!!! I don't got money like that though :// so upsetting!!!

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    Clark H.

    Still have never actually eaten here... but I've been here enough to talk about it. First off, this place is BIG. Like actually big. Good for birthdays, group hangs, events, all that. You're not cramped in here fighting for space. Game-wise... don't come here expecting anything crazy. There's nothing super serious for hardcore gamers, no rare cabinets or anything you're gonna geek out over. It's more like solid, familiar stuff. That said, it does work really well as a date spot because there's a lot of co-op games, so you're not just standing there awkwardly -- you actually have something to do. Now the food... I still haven't gone deep into it, but the wing deal is actually a good deal for these times, which is rare. That alone makes it worth pulling up on a Tuesday. Menu is kinda big though, and anytime I see a big menu like that I start side-eyeing the kitchen a little bit... like yeah some of this gotta be frozen But overall? It's a good spot for wings and beer without spending Ye Rustic money. If you're trying to keep it chill and not blow your wallet, this is a solid move. Not a gamer spot, not a foodie spot... just a good hang.

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    Kristal B.

    The vibes are immaculate. Love all the pinball machines & Crazy Taxi. I've tried a bunch of the cocktails - all hits, no misses. Will be back for sure!

    Trey R.

    We had a lot of fun checking this place out! We're suckers for barcades for starters, but it checked off a lot of things we look for: good selection of games (would love if they had ski ball!), spacious, and chill. The food is also pretty bomb. I got the house made vegan burger and it was really good!

    Alexis M.

    Came here for a holiday party! This place was super fun, we had a private buffet, unlimited tokens and top shelf bar drinks for a few hours. Lots of fun arcade games - love the stranger things pin ball machine and this Asian games machine that's towards the back on the right side. That one was really fun and you can have up to 3 players. The bathroom was clean! They also have a private area in the back that you can reserve for an event. Super cool place and the bar staff were nice.

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    Rosemary S.

    Ok so just an updated review. They done upgraded their nachos! So nachos are the best dish they have imo and the smash burger 2nd. They got better chips (harder/last longer in the sauces) their salsa is also way better, and whatever else they changed done upgraded the flavor. But my favorite bartender is still David god bless and try to beat me in the race car game, I dare you.

    Anthony H.

    Throwback retro style! Cool spot to check out however they should make it about the experience and label EVERY game 1 token... Nobody is an expert here they just want to replay their childhood games. No need to take advantage of that. Great variety, good drinks, something for everyone service was quick Con: Some games require 2 or more tokens which is a downer

    Onion rings were good but the portion size was lacking.
    Craig W.

    This is a very fun place. It's 21 and up all day, every day, EXCEPT Sunday when kids are allowed. So keep that in mind. Also, consider this a shameless plug for Galco's, which is literally right across the street, on the same side. There is no better store, maybe on earth, to find zillions of interesting soft drinks, beers, international alcohols, etc. They have other stuff, too. Back to Barcade: the draft beers are excellent. The food is fine. We tried the onion rings and they are nice and not greasy, although the portion size was stingy. But if you came here for the games, they are great. They have all the old school games, Ms. Pac Man, Asteroids, Joust, Donkey Kong, Q-Bert, etc. They also have a ton of pinball games. The prices for the games are outstanding. Most cost one token (25 cents). The most expensive games--pinball-cost three tokens (75 cents). And every game was in working order although a couple of the video games glitched a little. The three of us played games for about two hours and spent $20 on the games. (Clearly, they don't make money on the games--it's the beer and booze where they make their money, which is fair.) I would come here with or without kids. What a great spot.

    Jen Jen racking up a new high score!
    Brian R.

    Had a lot of fun here with my friend who showed me this place. Nice selection of pinball and 80's arcade games for average price of .25-.50 cents a play. Food and beer available although we didn't try any of those options. A little warm inside but wasn't very crowded. A fun spot to hit while in the area but nothing I'd personally go out of the way for. Affordable out all in all.

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    Shanina L.

    Surprisingly good food from Barcade. We got the nachos. Plenty of cheese, sour cream to cover each tortilla chips. Our group had ordered other food from the menu and enjoyed them. It is truly a barcade with majority of the This was a fun hangout spot to catch up with friends. It was not too busy for a sunday night. Plenty of street parking around.

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    Tiffany A.

    We love this place! We've gone for date nights and brought our friends. Such a cool vibe and hang out spot. I've ordered the Buffalo cauliflower wings every time. So good! My husband gets a smash burger, fries are also good. So nice to eat good food, grab a drink and play arcade games. If you can't find a parking spot in the adjacent lot there's always street parking. I want to come take our kids on a Sunday family day in the afternoon. We'll always take our friends to this spot.

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    Ask the Community - Barcade

    Is it kid friendly?

    Update as of 1/28/25! Barcade will be family friendly from open until 5pm every day in January, and then beginning in February, EVERY SUNDAY will be Family Day from 12p-5p.

    Can you rent the whole place for a party?

    Yes! Go to Barcade.com and click "Book a Party"- you can submit an inquiry here and the events team will reach out to you with quotes!

    Can under 21 can come in and play?

    Only during family day on the first Sunday of every month from 12-5p

    For a birthday party, can I bring a small cake/plates/forks to the restaurant?

    There is a back area with tables which would be convenient for this.

    Is there a heated outdoor area?

    No however the patio is cozy

    What kind of music, if any, do they play?

    You can literally see everything they play in real time on their public playlist https://www.last.fm/user/barcadela def not kids pop at all like the other answer said.

    Do they ask for proof COVID test OR vaccination still? Some people in party can't take vaccine just…

    Just went yesterday. Nope.

    Can we bring board games and just drink and chill?

    There are plenty of tables, and even tables outside. If you're there not too late and it's not Friday or weekend, you may be ok. The dim light inside comment is true for night time, but they are wrong about the tables... there are so many it's nuts.

    Can you bring outside food and birthday decorations (balloons/party favors)?

    No, we don't allow outside food/beverages or decorations. We have a full kitchen, and guests can book party reservations at: Barcade.com/Book-A-Party.

    What time is last call for food?

    An hour before closing time.

    Are kids allowed?

    On the first Sunday of every month, from 12pm-5pm, they do a family day and allow kids. Other than that, this is a 21+ venue.

    Is there an outdoor patio?

    Yes, there's a small area facing the sidewalk and street. Good for watching your bike on the rack if you ride there too.

    Is there an air hockey table?

    No air hockey. Just pinball machines and classic arcades

    Is it all ages for brunch?

    No. Once a month they allow individuals under 21. Follow them on Facebook to find out when the next all ages day is.

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    Review Highlights - Barcade

    “If you're an 80's enthusiast with a taste for good food, drinks and pinball you're certainly going to love Barcade.”

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