I would have called this place a hidden gem by its unassuming facade from the street.... Until I…read morecame inside and saw how busy it was! The word is definitely out lol. The staff were very friendly. You definitely feel the 80s/90s nostalgia with the games and decor. They have pinball, video games, driving games.... Including all of the classics like Pac-Man and donkey kong. A/C was definitely on, so it's a great place to best the heat. Plenty of hand sanitizer bottles available and the bathroom was clean. There are also a small selections of snacks and drinks available for sale.

Neon Retro Arcade is an Old Town/Old Pasadena must…read more It's a kid friendly hub, but just as fun for adults if not more. Open daily from Noon til 10pm, 7 days a week. Everything is set to free play with a paid admission fee. You can do hourly pay or a set price for all day play. There's probably about 60 different arcade style games ranging in many decades including 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s favorites. Pinball, Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat, Marvel Vs Capcom (my jam), Super Smash Bros, Basketball Pro, Pac Man, NFL Blitz, Rampage (arcade game of my youth), Donkey Kong, Tron, The Simpsons and so many others. Soft drinks, great lighting, a spacious layout. Neon Retro offers cool holiday deals and specials, hosts fun events, IG giveaways and keeps the fun going all year long. It's still only $15 for unlimited hourly play or $25 for a day pass. No food is served here other than snacks (think chips and candy), but so many places closeby to eat before or after your Neon Retro Arcade fun!! It's not a barcade like EightyTwo or Player One so it's alcohol free. They're all welcoming and very personable. I do know they have a capacity limit and weekend tend to be the busiest until around 4 or 5 pm. Nights and weekends are definitely lower in foot traffic, but still great energy. I don't make it over too often, but highly recommend experiencing once or thrice. They just had a cool 50% off hourly prices for Bonus Level Loyalty Club members, and yes it's free to be a member :) Local street (meter), paid lot and garage parking available. Gender-neutral restrooms. Great for groups or just you.

Family fun, friendly competition, and PIZZA? Count us in!…read more We had such a great time checking out iPlay Arcades in Glendale! From classic arcade favorites to newer games, there's something for everyone, making it the perfect spot for families, date nights, birthdays, or just a fun day out. They offer open play, private parties, and an awesome variety of games that kept us entertained the entire visit. A huge thank you to the amazing owners for treating us to delicious pizza while we played--it made the experience even more special! Their hospitality was just as memorable as the games. If you're looking for a fun place to laugh, compete, make memories, and escape reality for a little while, iPlay Arcades is definitely worth the visit!

It's not bad, but don't expect anything spectacular in this small package. iPlay gets props for its…read morecleanliness and ample parking. I've taken a special needs young adult client there twice now. At $20 for a minimum card load, the value is... eh considering the selection of games. I've been only on Wednesdays, so we're literally the only customers there. I'm really not interested in going on the weekends because I wouldn't care for crowds of youngsters in a tiny place like that. Basically, it seems to me that the purpose of iPlay is to elevate dominoes pizza next door into a Chuck E. Cheese. The female attendant there kind of hawk eyed my client and I, and it felt a bit uncomfortable. With the dinky selection of games in the limited space, iPlay as a hole is a bit underwhelming. But for all your parents doing birthday parties or just wanting to kill some time, it serves its purpose.

Came here for a birthday party and had a blast! The staff was really friendly and helpful. The…read morespace was perfect for kids our older kids to play. Would definitely come here again

Celebrated my son's 13th bday here with friends and family. We were allowed to bring our own food…read moreand drinks. The kids enjoyed the games very much. Place is clean and staff is kind. Will go again for sure.

I don't come here too often but when i do its always a great experience. Each of the workers have…read morealways been very friendly and accommodating. They were very patient with helping me out each time. The last time i was here i brought my younger cousins to play Valorant, that's all they wanna do when they come to visit, which i get lol, i kinda miss those days. The computers aren't the fastest with a crazy gpu or cpu but they are good enough to run most games. The games i've played is LoL, TFT and Valorant all of which had no problem. The prices are very reasonable as well. The inside is clean and the bathroom. They are cool with letting you bring boba in which is cool because they have two boba places in the same plaza. Good community of gamers each time i've been which is nice because sometimes the crowd can ruin the experience. Parking is never an issue either.

Great prices for what you get. Computers are great, no lag. Staffs cool very friendly.read more

I've been here 3 times so far and it does not disappoint. They have a great assortment of classic…read moregames and pinball machines. So much fun that a modern arcade could never replicate. They have food and the food is decent , pretty basic bar food but hits the spot. Their drinks are always good! They're made well and fast. Service is great. The bartenders are always attentive even in a rush. Ambiance doesn't get better than this. A retro arcade that offers a great vibe for a date night or even with a group of friends! Overall , I love the Barcade. Will always come back.

Love this place! Food is good, they have all sorts of drinks; beer, cocktails, and even some wines…read more They have so many different pinball machines and even more vintage games. Definitely a fun place to go with a group of friends. Bartenders are always welcoming and friendly.

pretty cool everything!…read more comic book shop with really good selection, absolutely loved the setup and the store display. workers greeted us and were very helpful with any questions we had, I really enjoyed the middle section which they have it filled with pin ball machines, you pay for tokens and then you can play. They also have some machines that are free play so that's a bonus. everything looked aesthetically pleasing for me, great value definitely worth the visit! we visited when they were about to close so I hope to come back and get something.

Super fun comics shop with a bunch of pinball tables…read more My kid and I have been twice and had a great time!

I had a great experience coming here! Staff is super helpful and polite. For a service that is…read morecompletely free, it is impressively clean and has nice equipment. They also have a small selection of free snacks! I will absolutely be coming back here to escape the heat or just hang out with friends.

Their hours of operation are not usually the same. I arrived supposed they are open and found out…read moreit's closed. See photo for ref.

Huge pros and cons…read more Games here are pricey. We're talking about 80 tokens for 20 bucks, where each game is about 8 to 13 tokens, where all the popular ones are on the higher end. They offer a time-play card for cheap, about 10 dollars for 60 minutes, but you can only play about 18 games, and usually the less popular ones. So yes, pricey, but they offer food for cheaper than most places, even than the mall itself. You can get your kid ice cream here for 1 dollar, yes, 1 freaking dollar! That's what sold me. Food is also cheap; we got a large pepperoni pizza, fries, and an unlimited refill drink for 10 bucks. They got alcoholic drinks at a decent price too. And they currently have a collab with anime shows so you can get special drinks and cups, like from the One Piece collectors edition that keeps selling out quick. You can also get specialty food. They also offer bowling and pool so you can spend a whole day here. My son and I spent 2 hours here, and we had a blast. Expensive, yes, but fun nonetheless.

I'm a dad who reviews restaurants solely based on the baby changing stations available to dads…read more I'm not sure how it's possible, but Round 1 has one of the best baby changing setups I've seen, short of Carter's. The flip down changing table is by the sinks, with its own partition for privacy. No changing your baby in the accessible stall next to some dude taking a dump. Clean, private, and great to use. I will note that the changing table is currently out of order, but i have used it several times before and it's a very baby and dad-friendly setup.

Such a cool little spot to check out in Downtown LA if you're looking for something low key after…read moredinner. They have a bunch of old-school arcade games from the Nintendo/Super Nintendo days, and you actually use tokens to play, which makes the whole experience feel even more nostalgic. They also have a DJ and a full bar, and honestly, the drinks were really good! It's a fun place to hang out with friends, play some games, grab a drink, and just enjoy the atmosphere. Definitely recommend stopping by for a nightcap if you're already in DTLA and want to do something a little different.

Walked in on a Friday evening around 8:30-9. There was no line to get in and the place didn't seem…read morecrowded. My husband and I walked around before we decided to grab a drink at the bar. I had already drank at some breweries before we came here so I didn't want any more mixed drinks. I got a canned drink, I don't remember the name We had some coins and started to play. A couple of the machines took our coins but the games never started which was a bummer but we just moved on. We later saw people playing on them so it was probably something we did wrong. The place was a good vibe with a do playing music. We spent about an hour before we decided to check another place out. My husband and I had a lot of fun. Good way to reminisce when we were young kids playing these games.

I usually dont write reviews, but Rae really deserves some recognition…read more The other employees were great as well and everyone was very nice, but I really wanted to give Rae a shoutout for going the extra mile. She was wonderful with my grand kid and even took her personal time to show them how to play the machines. She also made sure the other people around us were having a good time and really helped make our visit special. I gotta say, these days it can feel like younger workers just want to do the bare minimum. Rae was different. She worked hard, was very kind, and really cared about making sure we had a good experience. She is an amazing young woman and deserves to be recognized for her hard work. 100% coming back! God bless her, and I hope she keeps up the good work.

Took my 3 young kids and their cousin here today and had the best time. Historically for us, claw…read moremachines end two years ways: in tears or with some trashy toy that has stuffing coming out. This trip was the antithesis of our past endeavors! Everyone won! Multiple times! And it was no less exciting. Our kids ranged in age from 5-11 years and they all had a blast. The employee who helped us was Robert. He really is what made our trip special. He helped us get started and would even help set the kids up to ensure a win when needed. He was so kind and attentive. The place was pretty busy but he seemed to be able to see everything that was going on and made sure every guest was having a good time. It was such a strange feeling to be somewhere that you can simply have fun at and not spend a ton of money with nothing to show for it. It was like being back at the malls in the 80s. It wasn't overstimulating, the pricing structure was fair, the prizes were great quality, and the attending worker was so sweet and not burnt out. We left feeling really satisfied and excited to return. We didn't feel defeated or swindled. We just truly had such a fun time. And honestly all thanks to Robert. He wanted us to win as much as we did. Claw Daddy is lucky to have someone like him there. The kids felt comfortable asking him for help and he was so warm and kind. I can't wait to go back. Thank you Claw Daddy and thank you Robert!!