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    3.3 (453 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    $8 small and $9 large size difference. At $1 difference, This is how they get you to buy the large.
    Erwin K.

    Key Points: - Nostalgic Family Fun - pizza was meh. - "Famous Thick Shake" was huge, but more like soft serve than any milk shake. Came here with the Fam for a birthday party for one of the Little One's school friends. I swear I haven't been to Golfland in probably 20+ years (maybe even closer to 30. That's how old I am). Glad to see it's still up and running and still a lot of fun. Young children are still a bit too small to really enjoy mini golf, or laser tag, but they had a blast running around and playing the video games. It's great to see that some things about this place haven't changed. The host of the party also purchased game cards for everyone, and each card came loaded with 100 credits. Dang! that's a lot. They were only valid for the video games, and none of the ticket or prize games, which honestly makes sense, as buying in bulk probably comes with a big discount, and no arcade wants you racking up a mountain of prizes off a party package. Still, it worked out fine because the little ones had a blast on the video games, and I even snuck in a round of Space Invaders myself ;) Even for Golfland, I can't write a review without mentioning food. Yes, it was party food, but I'll try to be nice: - Pizza: Cheese, chicken, and Veggie. Choices were great. However, the pizza quality was pretty mediocre. Akin to Little Caesar's. I'd say Chuck E. Cheese, but honestly I've never tried theirs so can't really say. - "Famous Thick Shake": I did go rogue a bit and purchased my own order of this shake that they advertise on the posters. First thing you notice? The size. It's huge! They offer a small and a large, but the "large" is about three times bigger for just $1 more. And that's how they get you to buy the large. At $9 vs. $8, of course you wouldn't order a small! The "shake" is really more like soft serve ice cream in a cup, almost like a McFlurry. I wouldn't try sucking it up through a straw though. That's futile. You get to choose three toppings. I went with two: cookie dough and coconut, which kind of makes a coconut chocolate chip cookie? It was pretty good, though way too much for one person. The Mrs., The Little One, and I together couldn't even finish it. Of note: the receipt labeled it as an "IG Thick Shake," which made me curious. I assumed IG meant instagram. So I hopped onto Instagram and searched "Golfland Thick Shake" to see what the hype was about. Let's just say the search results ended up being NSFW. Not what I was expecting. Overall, Golfland is still a solid spot for birthdays, family fun, and nostalgia. The food isn't why you come, but the golf, games, and sweet treats definitely make it worth the trip.

    Maisie W.

    Came specifically for mini golf and we golfed at court 3 which they said was most challenging. It was a fun time but we came middle of the day so it was definitely hot!

    A classic. Space Invaders.
    Phillip R.

    It's like a blast from the past to come here. Three sets of courses and bumper cars arcade games and now a lazer tag spot? I think that's new-ish from what I remember but kiddos a little too young for that. Just kept things simple and tried to keep the balls on course. Once we got through our 18, we cooled down with some thick shakes. But let's be real. It's more like ice cream than shakes. Lastly, we finished things off with some arcade games. Ran around a bit and ended up with more bouncey balls. Definitely coming back. Maybe on a cooler day though.

    Ter L.

    Three stars overall but one added star because Golfland provided my child with so much joy and wonderful memories. Not sure if my purchase was a Summer special or if the offering is available daily but we opted for the $30 deal providing X amount of credits. This was perfect for my 4yo. This provided her with a little bit more than an hours worth of playtime at the arcade. Prizes are whack and definitely a huge ripoff IMO but the delight written all over her face was 100% worth it.

    Having fun fighting off Dinosaurs!
    Marshal R.

    Sadly, this is not the Golfland that I grew up with. During its golden years, both buildings were filled some of the best arcade games. Fridays and Saturday nights they were filled with young and old duking it out and trying to beat out the high scores (yeah, like you saw in shows like Stranger Things); DDR had lines of people just waiting to show off their feet dexterity. The golf course was pristine and all in working condition. Now... One building is filled with games that are mainly just ticket focused. Get tickets, redeem tickets; high scores, what are those? A lot of the machines are generally broken, others are based off of apps you can play on a phone/tablet. I mean, my sons like going here, so I take them from time to time. Yes this review is written with nostalgia... and the old Golfland probably struggles to succeed nowadays, but man, it was better that what we have now!

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    AiFen S.

    It's been a few years since I've last visited Golfland, but I came the last 2 Fridays as a reward outing for the high readers in my class. The kids collectively chose Golfland as their preferred destination, and I was happy to oblige. Mini golf is a bit pricey now at $15 per adult and $14 per child. However, if you go in the morning right at opening it's pretty empty until about 11 when more people start coming. I got a chance to play Course 2 (which was filled with a lot of "volcanoes") and Course 3 (which had a lot of ramps). It was interesting because the first time I went the scanner for the golf ball machine worked, but the following Friday it was out of operation so we ended up picking our golf ball from a box that they had. Since we came right at opening the staff were still cleaning up the courses, so there were some holes that had a ton of leaves/rocks/debris that we cleared off ourselves. We also did find a few extra balls hanging around which helped because a few of our balls got stuck in some of the contraptions. It took about 90 minutes for 4 of us to finish the 18 holes. The boys I went with wanted to play bumper cars, and they enjoyed themselves despite being the only 3 cars. It cost $8/per kid for about 5ish minutes for the first ride. The second ride was $5 each but we opted to have lunch first. The laser maze that the kids were initially interested in was not working when we visited. The food selection is simple and there's a little bit of something for everybody. What was interesting is both times we went there was some sort of error with our order, but the staff was very quick to upgrade or make another order and bring it over to us. The most recent Friday we went there was a massive birthday party going on, but they managed to service us in reasonable fashion. There was a good variety of arcade games available to play as well. The kiddos I went with spent a little over an hour trying out the games. We loved the four player ice hockey with a ton of pucks that came cascading down at two different points during the game. The kids also enjoyed picking prizes for their tickets, and while part of me missed the nostalgia of real tickets, it definitely made for an easier exchange to have them virtually added to the card. If next year's reward winners want to come here, I'd be happy to come again!

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    Was great until I make the 19th hole for the free next game and then say said the system was down and yes I know it made it I saw it

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    Cool place but staff are poor and very rude, was just asking a simple question and the staff responded very rudely

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    Grandkids came to visit & what a wonderful place to go! They have arcades on the inside, food, & golf . I recommend this place for all ages!

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    Fun and worry free party but avoid the last slot (you'll be rushed in order to have lights out on time)

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    Ask the Community - Golfland

    What is the average time to complete one of the golf courses for a group of 4? Also how long is one game of laser tag?

    Hi, Indoor activities open now?

    Hello bought the tickets online and when I showed up it was not open, can I get a refund?

    Yes, sorry with the high winds last night PG&E either tuned off the power or there is a problem. The power still has not returned. We can refund your tickets or you can use the value of your tickets anytime and any Golfland. They do not expire.… 

    Is laser tag opened due to Covid-19?

    Hi Maritza, Unfortunately indoor entertainment venues, like laser tag, are not allowed to be open in Santa Clara county for a while. Thank you for your question.

    Are all the attractions open, or just the golf?

    Hi Gerald, For now the 3 18 hole mini golf courses, bumper cars, snack bar, and ICEBERG THICK THICK Shakes are open. Thanks for asking.

    I noticed they're open during Covid and registration is required. Are there time limits on how long you have to complete course?

    The registration is just to help disperse customers throughout the day. There is not a time limit. Just the time it takes to play 18 holes of mini golf or attractions purchased. Typically it takes 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete one round of… 

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    Our party host, John, was fantastic and very helpful, and we will definitely be requesting him next year.

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    Dave & Buster's Milpitas - San Jose - NEW Cheese Stick Stack

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    2.8(3.2k reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    I'd give Dave & Buster's a 5 star since my kids had fun during my son's 10th birthday but because…read moreof an unfortunate experience with a staff member named Maria (she has pink hair) I couldn't make myself give it a perfect rating. She ruined it. I was even considering giving it less than 3 stars because of her attitude but that would be unfair for Vicky who assisted us during the party who was so pleasant and the 2 managers as well. I just wish they talk to Maria because she was very rude. I went up to one of the managers because our unlimited play cards weren't working, he radioed someone at the arcade area to help us and asked me to go ahead as someone will be waiting for us. that's when Maria came along. She tried our card on the "blue" colored games (which will give you the unlimited play), it did not work. And with an attitude she already said "well it's not working there, you saw what it says". I tried to explain that we had an unlimited play but she cut me off and she said i had no credit. I tried to explain again but she again cut me off. That's when I said, "hold on, you need to calm down. You're being rude." And she replied with an even ruder attitude "well I told you 3 times and you're not listening". I said "you could say it nicely" and she said "oh well" and walks away. I was completely in shock and it was right in front of my kid and another child we were with. My child told me after that Maria has been very mean to him even before that encounter. I came back to the manger and the manager helped us, they had to restart our cards which made it all work. I shared my concern to the managers and they apologized and said they'll handle it. I just really wish they would. I'm writing this while I'm at Dave and Buster because of how flabbergasted I am of her attitude. But anyway, the other aspects were great. She just really ruined the experience for me. If it was her alone, it would definitely be a 1 star rating.

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    Big Al’s - Spicy Mozz Sticks

    Big Al’s

    3.2(862 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Another happy hour here and it continues to be a great place for groups…read more We sat at a table closest to the indoor bar area in the big cement hall. Apparently, someone had sat there ordered, and left. But the tab was still opened when we got to the table. After a few clarifications, we got a new tab without anyone else's drinks. We had the funniest staff help us throughout the night. Too many cocktails to remember his name, but Big Al's definitely hires great personalities. The cocktails were good. The beer is hit or miss. The eggrolls were not my favorite. But the pretzel bites with the queso was great. We ordered the quesadilla and then a second because adults and kids loved the dish that much. Great space, lively for a group outing, and fun arcade for the kids to run around.

    I come here pretty often with my kids. After playing a few arcade games, we headed to the back…read moreseating area where the host stand says, "Please seat yourself." We sat for about 15 minutes without being acknowledged before I finally had to flag down a waitress for a menu. What was most frustrating was that there was a male waiter actively serving the entire section around us, yet he never once came over, made eye contact, or even acknowledged that we were there. The waitress I eventually flagged down was great and did her best to make up for the lost time, which I really appreciated. The food is decent--pretty standard bar food--but overall, I was disappointed with the service. Sitting for 15 minutes while watching the tables around you being served and not even receiving a simple "hello" or "I'll be right with you" is unacceptable.

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    Round1 Bowling & Arcade - San Jose

    Round1 Bowling & Arcade - San Jose

    2.8(926 reviews)
    9.4 miEast San Jose
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    Kid friendly
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    We had a blast at Round One this past weekend. We won lots of stuffed animals and enjoyed some…read morealcohol drinks at the bar, as well as playing some arcade games too. We mostly focused on the claw machines, but we did win some tickets from the arcade games. I was so thankful for the wonderful staff that were so nice to make sure the stuffed animals were in reach of the claw. Lots of the stuffed animals were stuck in corners where the claw couldn't reach, but the staff are very helpful in fixing that issue. The place was clean and the vibe was great, everyone was there to have some fun! I am also very grateful that nobody under 21 is allowed after a certain hour, it makes it lots more enjoyable and pleasant for us adults. I do wish I knew that the bar closes at 12am so I could have grabbed another drink. And be prepared to spend a couple hundred if you really want to win a handful of stuffed animals.

    To think I haven't reviewed this place after visiting occasionally over the years. This is the…read moreclosest round 1 in the San Jose area, part of eastridge mall. There are two entrances - one on the second floor of the mall and an outside entrance on the same side of the 24 hour fitness. For both entrances, they will wand you for any weapons to ensure safety. From there, you can explore to find claw machines, arcade machines, a bowling alley and pool tables and darts. The collection of claw machines are from pop culture like Hello Kitty, One Piece, and cute animals. There are specific claw machines where you'll need to glad a staff member so they can unlock the machine and give you your prize. My partner wasn't too pleased by the collection of plushies since her round 1 in Roseville has a lot more to offer. Nonetheless, it was fun as we all got stuffed animals.

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    Miniboss - 6/21/2024 so many cool cups!

    Miniboss

    4.2(478 reviews)
    7.7 miDowntown
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    Great spot in the heart of downtown San Jose. I had time to kill before my flight out of town and…read morestopped by for a few hours and some dinner. About two dozen pinball machines in the back with a handful of video games in the front. Full bar and grab and go style food to be eaten in the facility. I ordered up one of the burger selections with fries. My bartender was quick to inform me of what the happenings were and I ordered up a local beer and a whisky chaser. I hope to come back and check out the pinball tournaments.

    My first time at Mini Boss since turning 21, and it did not disappoint! My friends brought me here…read moreto start the night, and we each got a cocktail. I totally forgot the names, but the one I ordered had mint in it and was definitely strong! As someone who doesn't drink very often, it definitely hit me pretty quickly, but it was really good and not overly sweet. My friend ordered the drink with the flower garnish, which was a piña colada. It was sweet, refreshing, and super enjoyable. The ambiance was such a vibe, and the staff were amazing. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and consistently checked on us while we were at the bar. Even after we sat down, I noticed several employees walking around collecting empty glasses and keeping everything tidy, which is something you don't see everywhere and really stood out to me. Overall, it was a great experience with chill bar vibes, great drinks, and excellent service. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm looking for a fun and relaxed night out.

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    California Extreme - 11am start on Saturday, already crowded

    California Extreme

    4.0(33 reviews)
    5.5 miNorth San Jose

    This event used to be very fun. Last time I was there, I did have some fun playing old games…read moreagainst my sweetie. However, this event has gotten overly crowded. When we went to it this year, we came early so we can get to play the most popular games and avoid the crowds. My sweetie and I got our tickets- $40 each! About 40 minutes before the facilities opened. No one told us where to wait nor anything so we decided to hang out in the lounge but found it strange that there were not crowds of people there waiting as well. Finally, about 10 minutes before the event, a staff person told us where we had to wait in line! Now that was after we acted confused and thought the event already started as we almost walked into the room. NO STAFF PERSON INFORMED US WHERE WE HAD TO WAIT IN LINE AT TIME OF PURCHASING THE TICKETS! So we found out that it was like a ballroom where there was a line that went around the wall. My sweetie told a staff person how upset he was. The guy said that once the event starts, that line will move fast. And yes, he was right but that is not why people come early! People come early to be the first to play the latest games. Once we got in, there were already long lines for the most popular pinball games. Even the games I recall in my teens were already taken up. I played a few rounds of the Skee Ball but once an annoying preteen girl who was so into herself cut in front of me. I found the merchandise that was over priced as well as always. To save money, my sweetie and I took a break for lunch and simply ate our cold deli sandwiches in our car as we watched a young couple construct hammocks from their SUV to lounge in all the while in the garage! It was hilarious to see!! But mostly, I did not like this event as much as I did in the past. Not being properly informed of where to wait before the event started, it being extremely crowded, no great deals on merchandise, ...and that allusive raffle for a pinball machine that only someone who is financially well off and who probably already owns one or more pinball machines should own. Pinball machines are fun but when they break down as I constantly see at events like this, they are costly to repair if you do not know how to repair them. I did not even see the Alameda Pinball Museum represented here which would have made the event more fun for me. I always enjoyed seeing that they were selling and to hear about the progress in getting a larger facility for the large pinball game collection that they have. Come to think of it, I would have rather went to the museum where there is not large groups of people - museum may be small and may only have one or two of the latest pinball computerized games but I would enjoy it more. I just sat around most of the time at the Pinball Extreme feeling tired not from lots of pinball game playing but from the overwhelmed crowds of people there.

    This was my first time attending, and I attended with my son. We will not be back. First the…read moreConvention Center staff told us to get in the wrong line for the wrong event, and only by pure luck were we alerted that check-in was already happening inside. Checking in was fine, except I was asked to fill out a paper version of something I already filled out online. I had pre-ordered shirts for us, and they had my son's no problem. My shirt couldn't be found, and after having me wait for 30 minutes while they organized the shirt pile I had to demand one of the "same day sale" shirts because they were about to sell out and no one else thought of that solution. We finally get into the event and its dark. Its hot. We aren't allowed any outside drinks, not even water. Every game that wasn't broken (a lot were) seemed to have a line, and no one was in a hurry to let others play. There was no communication that there was a 2nd room with driving/flying games, we stumbled on that ourselves. We gave it 4 hours, and at the end we just left. I was told by staff that they weren't expecting this many people so they were completely in chaos. It really showed.

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    Waiting in line for anything was the norm.

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    Golfland - arcades - Updated September 2026

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