I like coming to this location because there's always parking available and many shops surrounding it. It is much cleaner than other Chuck E. Cheese's I've been too but it is definitely understaffed. There is always a wait to get inside and out since they have to ensure they hand stamp you and your child to get in. I don't mind waiting for that because it is a safety precaution. There's usually 1-2 staff working the registers but the wait is usually long so if you are not patient, this isn't the place for you. I always make sure I have enough time to come here because I already know what to expect They do have good deals on games and food if you sign up for their monthly pass which I have. I only pay $7.99 a month and have access to games every day with some discounts and freebies included. I never eat here because the pizza is pricey compared to other pizza restaurants and the quality is not the best. read more

I have had one birthday party here and go like 1 Friday a month. This is a perfect way to have a bday party keep kids safe and zero stress. They have bday party packages but I used the smallest one. When I had to change the day - zero stress. Please don't get it twisted food here isn't like what you get at Chili's. This is like an ice cream truck. However eat before parents and let the kids eat the pizza. Ps they have adult beverages which help some parents with the loud screaming and yelling. Staff here is sweet and yes they are young. Be nice to the college students working here. The manager is really trying and when I switched bday weekends because I had to work- no stress no attitude from him. Local hero this guy. I tip my hat to pay and not do the hard labor or post party pick up. July birthdays are got as hell. No sizzling park party. read more

I had such a blast here with my husband and son for his first birthday! He obviously can't do games by himself, but he helped out where he could Everything seemed clean, the unicorn churros and pizza were good, and we paid to take home some souvenir stuffed animal characters. My only complaint would be that some of the games weren't in working order and having issues but still take your game plays and don't give them back unless your gonna bother an employee every time. (It happened to us about 7 times, so more then normal) but there was still other working games that we had so much fun with. One of the women workers was pretty unenthusiastic and rude but the other men who worked there were genuinely so sweet and I appreciated how helpful and kind they were! Psa, easy parking and there wasn't a ton of kids in there AT ALL so this was a perfect Chuck E. Cheese for me that wasn't too overwhelming or overstimulating for the younger kids. I recommend! read more

Chuck E. Cheese - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

The staff when you enter are fine. They look tired prob overstimulated lol. They aren't so happy but they aren't horrible. I got swindled when I first came and now I have a monthly membership because it was cheaper than paying for a day I guess. I have the lowest level bronze. Got it fo my son to bring him here occasionally and since now I'm paying $7.99/ month I guess I should come once a month at least lol. With the bronze tier (lowest) you get 20% off meals etc. we've had the pizza and of course it's not a gourmet place but it's actually not that bad. And we got one souvenir cup-mind as well bring it each time for the free unlimited drink refill. With the card-we get 40 "coins" can that be used daily (obvi I cannot be here daily) but that still provides lots of game playing since most require 1 token so honestly it's worth it. Between my son and two neices we still had leftovers. The points do not rollover with this membership so prizes must be claimed that day. Still a nice lil treat for my son and you also have 64 cards to share (just don't lose it or you have to pay for a replacement) Most of the games work but few don't. Honestly for me, it's a bit overstimulating and too loud. Especially since I've only gone after I'm off work-which other parents seem to have the same idea. Kids are out from school and it's a little zoo in there. I get it, I see parents decompressing and on their phones while they're kids are running wild (because at least it's secure so they can't leave without being hand checked with an adult and by passing two doors). I feel like my son is too young for this-does he enjoy it, yes. But it's so loud he doesn't want to leave and I notice his behavior acting up a bit. Overall it's a fun place for kids 5+ I think. But for the littles, it's not that educational or calming for them. I will still come back occasionally but after my pass expires I think I'll wait until my baby is maybe even 7 or 8. Their brains are still developing and it's just too much going on (but maybe it's calmer during school hours) read more

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Let me be clear. This is not the closest Chuck E. Cheese to my house. It's not even in a neighborhood I'd casually wander through without checking my mirrors twice. And yet... this is where I celebrated my son's birthday. Willingly. Proudly. Almost joyfully. Because Lemon Grove Chuck E. Cheese is the cleanest, most operationally tight, most spiritually aligned location in the county. I don't know who runs this place, but they've clearly made a pact with something powerful. The Parking Lot: A Miracle in Asphalt Form Unlike other locations where parking feels like a competitive sport, Lemon Grove gives you actual spaces. Plural. You glide in like a VIP. You step out of your car with dignity. You don't have to circle the block praying to the gods of parallel parking. It sets the tone. The Cleanliness: Unsettling in the Best Way This place is so clean it makes you suspicious. Like... how? Why? Who is doing this? The floors shine. The tables sparkle. The bathrooms don't make you question your life choices. It's the kind of clean that makes you think, "Maybe I can raise children in this world." The Salad Bar: A Beacon of Hope Let me talk about the salad bar. This salad bar is kept stocked and tidy like it's curated by someone who believes in produce as a moral calling. Fresh lettuce. Crisp toppings. Dressing bottles that aren't sticky. It's the Escondido salad bar's overachieving cousin who went to private school and came back with a sense of purpose. My kids don't even eat salad and I still respect it. The Games Per Square Foot: A Density That Defies Physics This location has more games per square foot than any other Chuck E. Cheese I've stepped foot in. It's like they compressed an entire Dave & Buster's into a suburban shoebox and said, "Good luck, parents." Every corner is flashing, beeping, vibrating, spitting out tickets, or being aggressively slapped by a toddler who thinks they're training for the Junior Nationals. My kids go feral in the best way. I just stand there, holding a beer, watching them burn through tokens like they're hedge fund managers. The Birthday Experience We celebrated my son's birthday here and it felt... controlled. Organized. Almost elegant, in a Chuck E. Cheese way. The staff ran the show like seasoned generals. The kids were happy. The adults were hydrated. The rat made his appearance without triggering any primal fear responses. It was, dare I say, pleasant. Final Thoughts Lemon Grove Chuck E. Cheese is the unexpected hero of children's entertainment. Not the closest. Not in my favorite neighborhood. But absolutely the one I trust with my sanity, my children, and my salad bar expectations. Five stars. Because when a place surprises you this hard, you honor it. read more

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Paid 14 bucks for a AYCE salad bar but nothing was refilled/ in stock. Not even bacon bits or croutons, they have a hard time keeping ingredients in stock for the salad bar. The hour I was there none of the salad bar ingredients were restocked at all. read more

Chuck E. Cheese - Garden Salad - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

I get it--Chuck E. Cheese is for kids, and the main draw is the games, characters, and birthday chaos. But as an adult who has to tag along (and pay for it), the food needs to at least be decent for the insane prices they're charging. Ordered a personal pizza thinking it'd be a quick, satisfying bite--$13 (or whatever it was exactly ) for something that was tiny, basically tasteless, and nowhere near worth it. It should've been way bigger, hotter, and actually flavorful for that kind of money. Tasted like something microwaved and forgotten. Then we got the app sampler to share--big mistake. Most of it came out cold: the fries were limp and cold, wings were straight-up cold and rubbery, barely any sauce or seasoning. Paid around $20 for what was essentially a cold, mediocre meal that wasn't even that great to begin with. Ridiculous prices for basically nothing edible. The pizza and apps are overpriced junk food at best. If you're going for the fun with kids, fine--but don't expect to eat well unless you want to feel ripped off. Won't be ordering food here again; stick to tokens and let the kids have their fun. read more

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For $12 chicken nuggets this what you get. Unable to get a refund because the manager on duty said there is nothing wrong with this order and this is what I order. Didnt offer to make it right. How embarrassing. read more

Chuck E. Cheese - $12 for sad chicken nuggets - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Horrible literally prices have been raised and quality of food is horrible salad bar ain't really doing it anymore They took off the eggs and the macaroni salad and raised the price! lol Can't get a speck of black pepper in this building spoke to the manager about maybe some black pepper she says no one eats black pepper on their pizza I honestly have no words for chuckie cheese Over 100 dollars on food and playing cards for my kids and dry thin pizza Pretty pathetic read more

I recently celebrated my daughters bday here and the staff was absolutely amazing. They stored the cake and ice cream for us! From checking on us to the singing happy birthday. We did it on a Saturday at noon and it was surprisingly not packed at all. An absolutely worth it experience. The kids had a blast, the pizza was delicious! Will def be giving this Chuck E. Cheese a visit again. read more

We had purchased a summer fun pass two summers ago. For the summer pass we could play unlimited games once a week for an hour every week, we could get a discount when we purchased food, and we got a lanyard. It was well worth it! We were able to visit every single Chuck E. Cheese in San Diego. My family liked this location the best. Staff were always nice, the area is well maintained and most of the games were working. Prizes may not be as good as other business but the games are a decent price. We purchased the Fun Pass recently. It's much more pricer than the summer pass but we could go everyday. Due to school we made sure to go at least once a week. I posted a picture for more information about the pass. There are good amount of seating area booths and tables. I'm here to say it but I don't mind Chuck E Cheese Pizza. In fact I like it. I also like their unlimited salad bar which they do great at refilling and keeping clean. We upgraded our cups to the refillable and it's good for a lifetime. My kids probably don't want to tell their friends but they like Chuck E. Cheese. It's affordable, safe, has decent food, and the staff are nice. As a parent I'm thankful they still willing to go. When we go to D & B we spend 3 times as much for one visit. At D & B I have to keep a good eye on my kids since they can go in out without us, at Chuck E Cheese it's well lit and my kids can only leave with another adult who has the same stamp as they do. I'm glad we have a place to have some family fun. read more

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Absolutely obsessed with my experience here. The staff was so incredibly sweet, kind, & given they were understaffed I was impressed with how quickly they were able to help us. Came here about 11:30/45 for the first time in 20+ years to experience the magic of Chuck E. Cheese with my kids. Pizza is still as good as I remember it being! Got to see Chuck E. Cheese come out and interact with the kids. Sticky floors but it's to be expected . Cups are smaller than displayed but whatever, it's unlimited! Had an incredible time, & I'll be asking the grandparents for a monthly pass as a Christmas gift! Thankful for this location to gave me back the kid feeling, thank you to this staff! read more

We love coming here!! The staff is always welcoming and warm which is. They are friendly and make us feel at home read more

Chuck E. Cheese - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Chucke Cheese is always fun for our kids and I'm glad they have kid check. Wanted to give a special shout out to Chris. My kid kept following him around and he was patient, smiling and just an example of the great heart it takes to work around kids! Thanks Chris! read more

Chuck E. Cheese - Games! - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Staff seems a bit frustrated. My kids like the games and play area and rewards program is well worth the value. We purchased the Gold package which comes out to about $30 per month but pays itself off it you come at least twice a month. read more

This place is absolutely disgusting. I always come here for the location but I will start driving 20 min out of my way for a better location. For starters, they are completely understaffed and horrible customer service. We paid over $200 for food, wrist band for play area, and play card. The salad bar was not even fully stocked. When we told the employee, they said they were "no longer stocking the salad bar". We asked for a refund since we paid for AYCE and they said we would need a manager so we said "bring one". Manager refused to come out and employee restocked salad bar. We began to eat our wings and notices after ate we some that it was RAW inside!! Imagine paying $200 for raw wings! We immediately went to an employee and showed them the raw wings and only offered to "re-cook" the wings and not give us fresh wings. The bathrooms are absolutely disgusting and half the games are off. Paper for Photo Booth is never stocked and when another customer told an employee, they simply shut the machine off. Table are all dirty- no one bothers to clean them up. Never again coming to this location. The one in Santee is much nicer and at this point, worth the drive. read more

Chuck E. Cheese - Raw chicken wings - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

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Had to come to yelp because google would not let me do another review- bummer. Any I wanted to state That this chuck e cheese is my go to location due to it being so close to home. I wanted to say that Adrian helped me with check in today and I want to comment on his friendly and calm demeanor. He was very patient as I figured out what I was trying to purchase and offered suggestions. I also wanted to shout out another employee that I just met- Seane. He worked monitoring the Adventure playground. He was friendly and attentive. Checked in with kids that might have bumped or tripped. Ensured that the kids were following the playground rules to keep play fun, safe and fair. He was kind enough to explain how play points worked which was helpful. I always have a good time at this location. I normally come right at opening when its empty or much where people are barely trickling in(I get overwhelmed by large groups and my son be like sonic the hedgehog once we get through check in) but today we came right at busy hour, and though it felt a bit overstimulating. The kids had a great time and the staff was on top of everything! read more

had a terrifying experience today at the Chuck E. Cheese on College Avenue in La Mesa. My 7-year-old son was able to walk out of the building completely unnoticed--no one was monitoring the exit as they are supposed to. I found him standing outside the facility by himself. When I reported this to the cashier (Serena), she was careless, dismissive, and even questioned why my son left instead of acknowledging their failure to secure the exit. I spoke with the manager (Jason), who seemed more receptive, but I'm still shaken. This location clearly does not prioritize safety or accountability. If something had happened to my child, who would take responsibility? Parents--do not assume your kids are safe just because they stamp your hand. I will be canceling my membership and will never return to this location. They seriously need to reevaluate their staff training and safety protocols. read more

I'm here now with my granddaughters. This place is really going downhill since last time, 6 months ago. Helicopter ride didn't work. Paddles on air hockey are so sticky they have trouble sliding. Some of the little kids' games either didn't work or only go for 15 seconds. The balls were missing from basketball game. The balls in the Buzzy Buzzy game didn't fly high enough for the basket to catch them. Skee Ball max's out at 16000, the lowest reward level possible. The teenage workers couldn't find the 20-something manager for 5 or 10 minutes so we couldn't buy trampoline passes. Upper management needs to give this store some attention before it goes the way of other former CECs...if they care. read more

Order a pizza and all burned and not enough cheese not worth it. Manager not a good fit read more

Chuck E. Cheese - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

I want to give a big thanks to Alyssa for wasting approximately an hour from a five year-old that's in the spectrum. She refused to upload his monthly pass since I did not have the app and I always use my wife's phone number at all locations in San Diego. Instead of her, verifying my last name with an ID, which is unnecessary, she could have uploaded the card, but instead she turned us away Let's all give her a big thanks whenever you're down here at Chuck E. Cheese in lemon Grove for her disgusting pathetic behavior For someone that claims they are the manager of the store. I can't wait for corporate to read this message. And for corporate, your service tech was very professional, very understanding and made sure things were taken care of without escalation. Did not get his name, but he definitely should be holding a title as management. read more

Chuck E. Cheese - Employee that denied my monthly pass for my five-year-old that's autistic because she said they don't do phone numbers to upload cards. - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

So many arcade games were busted. Expensive and unreasonable in pricing. Salad bar remained unfilled and poorly maintained till it was addressed. Cleaning products left un attended for long periods of time on the tables with children running around and endangering them if they picked it up and started playing with the spray bottles full of cleaning products. My niece slipped dangerously at the soda station multiple times and was addressed to staff. no one did anything about it. There was literal puddle of liquids on the floors. Bathrooms were horribly maintained and reeked of heavy urine even before entering. Overall this was a horrible experience but as adults and parents we gotta make the best out of an experience for the children since they really wanted to come here even if it was deplorable conditions. This is my full and honest opinion of my experience at college area Chuck E. Cheese. The only thank you i would give and only reason i don't less than 1 star for experience, was too the young man who brought some matches too light my nephews birthday cake candles. I bought 2 hrs of game play so my kid nephew can play half the games since most of them were busted. I payed They're combo one with upgraded pizza. Salad bar that was poorly maintained. And a vanilla birthday cake. Would i bring him back. No. But thank you to Chuck E also for coming out and dancing with the kids. read more

Alondra, she's very patient & friendly. She helped me save money order combo instead of separately .Overall, she's doing great saving customer money. I saw she's doing almost everything at Chuck E. Cheese such as cashier, cleaning the buffet bar & helping in the back kitchen. Unlike last week the girl (manager) was not friendly at all. Not even say hi or thank you. read more

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I would never recommend this place to anyone. I waited almost an hour just to wait for my salad. The salad bar was not full. They were very short staffed and waited another hour for our pizza. Don't waste your money or your time and it was also very pricey. Stay away from this place. read more

Many games are broken and the food is not good and over priced. The pizza is dry and the pepperoni is scarce!

Improve your food menu and STOP BEING SO DAMN STINGY. Have more staff in the kitchen and on the play floor and Fix your game machines read more

Chuck E. Cheese - Yup! $5 bucks worth of fries. Scam! - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Ceaser is AWESOME! He was quick to handle conflict we had with another parent. Communication was great and he checked in often to make sure we weren't having any other issues. He was all over the store from checking families in, putting in orders at the register, back in the kitchen and making laps around the play area. No, wasn't stalking the kid LOL. I pay attention to things like that being a regional manager. I am always looking for my next new hire/manager. More hires like this one and this location will go from 2 to 5 in no time! read more

The staff at this location is extremely disrespectful and rude. I went with my family last night and had a terrible experience when waiting for my pizza to be done. I was only given one, when I had ordered two. The guy at the window wasn't listening to my needs and told me to just get a refund. I went to the manager and she said I only ordered one and I said no and showed her my receipt. She said "I guess I can have them make another one". This was handled terribly and made me very uncomfortable. The manager needs customer service training. Every other location offers amazing service, this one lacks professionalism. read more

College Grove. Big & super clean location. Took my family here after school. Glad to see it's back to normal. Kids love going to CHUCK E. CHEESE. Special mention to Melody the Manager. Outstanding customer service. She made us feel like VIP's. Thank you! Salute. read more

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The manager`s attitude was poor she was rude and when we were leaving she wouldn't let me give my number on my hand to the mom of one of the kids i babysit and she wouldn't let my oldest girl i babysit in the trampoline just because she was a little talland if i could i would might have gotten a reefun. The food was ok but it was little bit bad. read more

Most games were working, and our pizza came out pretty quickly. Salad bar was fresh too. I left our leftover pizza slices on a separate plate so that if an employee stopped by to clean our table, they would only take our trash and empty pizza dish. But after we came back from playing games, our plate of food was gone also. I intentionally left our backpack at our table so that they knew we were coming back. Anyway, the manager, Cesar, and staff were great about it. Cesar offered to make a personal pan pizza for us. I really appreciated their customer service as our toddler was still hungry after playing games. Overall, the staff here is great! Would come back! Oh, and Chuck E. made 2 appearances while we were there! Our toddler loved it. read more

The area says it all, need I say more. The workers here are nice but I've been to other locations that are way better. This is your typical place to bring your little ones for a debriefing and to ensure they can run around and not escape lol. They serve beer and wine here for the parents and have quite a bit of good deals for food packages if you're able to find online coupons those help out a lot. I love their pizzas, wings, and salad buffet here. For some reason it's sooo good to me. On peak nights, there can be quite a bit of a wait to get your food but hey the kids are playing so they're not complaining. My only complaint is sometimes the salad bar is not filled or the drink station is sticky. However I'll be back to my local Chuck E Cheese. read more

I really like this location, it's open, clean and all the games work! Also there's a trampoline, even though it's an extra charge for it it's worth it. I also really like that security will not let you leave without making sure the code on child's wrist matches yours. I recommend this location and I would definitely comeback. read more

I ordered a pepperoni stuffed crust pizza. Was ok I just don't know why they do it thin crust. Got a salad bar plate as well with a drink. Place is clean. Has good customer service. Prices is a bit high but ok. read more

Chuck E. Cheese - Stuffed crust Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

The staff at this location is terrible. I went with my family last night and had a really bad experience with one of the workers and the location manager. My mom had ordered two pizzas and was only given one, and when she brought it up to the worker's attention he wasn't listening to what she was saying. He was telling her that the pizza was cold because she took too long to pick up the pizza. My mom wasn't even complaining about the temperature of the pizza, she just wanted both of the pizzas she paid for. He didnt care to listen and told her to go get a refund. My mom went to talk to the manager. The manager was very rude as well and told my mom she only purchased one pizza. My mom showed her receipt and told her that was incorrect. The manager said "i guess i can have them make you another one." That was a very unprofessional way to handle the situation. My mom ended up requesting a refund because that was a very uncomfortable situation for her. We're always treated with respect at the other SD locations. This location's staff lacks customer service training. Especially the manager. She could've deescalated the whole situation by listening instead of giving attitude. read more

Normally the staff is nice until the last time we went. The girl was unfriendly the moment we walked in the door, when we wanted to buy credits, and even at the end when we wanted to redeem a prize, supposedly they ran out of every little prize we pointed out. Not sure if I would want to go to this location again read more

We have visited 6 other locations in San Diego and out of all of them this location is our favorite. We have been using our summer pass and hands down the Lemon Grove location is the cleanest, has the best customer service, better game selection and the pizza was good. The bathrooms were also well maintained and the layout is better for keeping an eye on the kids. Parking is also ample and we like where the location is. read more

The food is decent, but it is a bit pricey. It is however great for small parties and entertaining kids. There's a lot of small rides and an indoor trampoline read more

I've visited every one of Chuck's locations in San Diego and this one is my favorite. This location is tucked away in the College Grove plaza but well worth the visit if you have kids, nieces/nephews, or just want a bit of nostalgia. Here's why this is a good location: 1. They generally keep the machines here in good working order. Can't say the same for other places. 2. They have a good number of "ticket munchers" so you have less of a pileup and wait to exchange your tickets for prizes so you can get out and move on with your life. 3. The staff here are responsive. It may take awhile to get their attention but my experience has usually been good. read more

Chuck E. Cheese - Party area - Pizza Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was awesome, ambiance was classic Chuck E. Cheese but with a total updated twist! Jason was super nice and stole the show as far as service people working here. The front desk girl was nice but not overly friendly. read more