He Said: Do I like stand up arcade games and pinball? Yes…read more Is this review biased, because of how much I like said things? Heck yes. Up-Down is great. When it's nice outside, this place cannot be beat (it's nice even when the weather is not, too). Lots of drinks to choose from; several awesome games. 5 Stars! Pros: - Games, drinks, and vibes Cons: - N/A

I've been enjoying going to UpDown for the last many years. I always have a fun time, the daily…read morespecials are great, the pizza is usually good and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Now and then, you will have visits where a number of arcades and pinball machines are out of order. Also, they are now starting to get new pinball games which was desperately needed. Overall, it's really cheap, a good place to go if you don't want to be around kids while playing arcade/pinball games.

Venturing into the former (what I thought would be vacant) Keg and Case, I slowly discovered a…read moretotally fresh concept with what appeared to be pinball only machines setup on the exterior level at first glance. Upon further investigation, I learned how it all works post speaking with the staff member. First off, the pinball exterior machines are ran by a totally different company than Starcade and all those machines are .25 cents each. Starcade is stucked inside the former giant main restaurant of Keg and Case which offers unlimited gaming for $20. All the machines are set to free play after you pay the fee. There is a bar serving basic snacks such as chips, pizza and on tap local sodas. The liquor license was just recently obtained and the staff seems to think this will get rolling out within the next few months. I'm not a gamer, yet I can tell you lots of games exist vs. just pinball like the exterior. Inside Starcade, you will find both a main level and upstairs (where the former brewery was). It's dark, there are fun twinkle lights and LED signs. Starcade used to be located within Rosedale Mall so come give a warm welcome to them as they lay roots in Saint Paul! I look forward to returning and trying some games. It has a Can Can Wonderland feel but less complex. I'm very glad the building is getting used as it's a beautiful venue. Enjoy!

The kids loved the variety of arcade games. super value! Parking was easy. Very good service.read more

I found this place through Groupon.... My kids thoroughly... ecstaticly enjoyed themselves. Owners…read moreand staff were ABSOLUTLY amazing. Location was easy to get to and the building is amazing!!!

This Is [Unfortunately] NOT an ARCADE !!! This is some lame specialty $10/ for 10mnts - sit in A…read morecockpit unit & shoot stuff (like every game these days). SUPER DISAPPOINTING! Because A Real Arcade is what NE. MPLS (Hell All of Northern MPLS) NEEDS! & im not talking A hesher-heavy "Bar-cade". We want A classic $5-10 Cvr. Charge (minimum) classic Arcade. With A plethora of Retro units, Pin-ball, Corndogs, Pizza & maybe A mini-put &/or batting cages.. Initially when my neighbor told me about this "Arcade down on Taft" I was stoked! An to find out It's this soon to be out of buisness "specialty Pod" ubiquitous shooter joint; i was crushed.. And Not that the staff was Rude, sophomoric or uptight. I couldn't even tell ya, cause like I said I was so dissapointed I turned around an was d-i-p.

Can Can Wonderland is definitely on the expensive side, but you can get your money's worth if you…read moreplan to spend a few hours there. There are SO many games, and it's easy to lose track of time just walking around and trying everything. We went in the middle of the day for a day date, which was actually a really fun time to go. My biggest complaint was how many of the arcade games were broken or not working properly. When you're already paying a decent amount to get in, that was disappointing. It also kind of sucks that mini golf costs extra on top of admission. That being said, the mini golf course is definitely not your typical basic course. Some of the holes were a little lame, but most were really creative and cool, and it was probably one of the more unique parts of the experience. Overall, it's expensive, especially if you add mini golf, but if you go when you have plenty of time to hang out and play games for a few hours, you can definitely get your money's worth. Fun spot for a different kind of day date!

This spot is awesome!…read more It can get spendy really quickly though! We were shocked to spend $40+ each per person. It's a good spot to go on a double date, celebrate an occasion, take the kids out, etc. We loved the golf course! That was definitely the highlight. The games were just eh to me, I could've gone without. Some were iconic and fun, but overall felt a bit pricy to play old games. I'd stop back again for the mini golf! And the events calendar was packed, so I'll need to check out a drag show or art event soon:)

After horseback riding with 8 and 11 at the Bunker Park Stables, we came to the Fun Lab for lunch…read moreand some gaming. There is a lot to do here and some of it is more experiential than most locations with games. They had laser tag, for instance, which the kids just loved. They had dodge-em cars which were very popular as well, but the games were not as good as we have experienced at Dave & Buster's in Edina or at the Burrough out in Victoria. Their game card is very confusing. You buy a $50 card, but it only has 25 points on it. But it gives you unlimited use of some of the experiential games. So we wasted a lot of time upfront trying to figure that out. Front desk staff was helpful, but in general, the supervising teenagers there were aloof and just doing their jobs. They have a small grill and the food was surprisingly good. My husband had an excellent hamburger with french fries and the kids and I each had small individual size pizzas which were very good. I asked the kids to rate it while we were in the car and they gave it five stars. But when they compared it to Dave & Buster's, they gave it no stars to Dave & Buster's 10 stars. I give it overall four stars and I'm taking a Star away because the bathrooms were dirty and 3 out of 4 bathrooms none of the water was working in the sinks so we couldn't wash our hands. They win on Dodge cars, laser tag, and decent snacks.

We came on a Monday which was a little less crowded, but there was still quite a few kids about…read more My older daughter and some tore through the rope climb. Many of the machines were not working and only 4 bumper cars were operating. Seems like maintenance issues aren't addressed from prior posted reviews. There was only a single worker in the restaurant area who was in the back the whole time. Decided to eat elsewhere.

Great pinball arcade w/full bar and kitchen. Love that they're open 7 days a week including…read moreholidays, 11am to 2am. The staff have always been friendly and helpful; the games are always well kept with an amazing selection.

This place is unassuming from the outside, very cool and nostalgic inside. Dark diner feel with…read morebrightly lit machines. Lots of movie and show themes to choose from with the pinball machines. They're more entertaining than I thought they'd be, like The Big Lebowski, Pulp Fiction, Adamm's Family. The food and drinks are good! Had the walleye sandwich with chips and smoked onion dip. Big menu. Craft cocktails. Very reasonably priced. Great place to go for a cute date or just a step back in time. Service was good and they play up the nostalgia at the bar which is pretty funny. Order at the bar.

Took the grands (8 & 10) here after a couple hours at Edinborough Park Adventure Peak down the…read moreroad. We usually take them to the Victoria Burough were they drop a $50 worth of points into the claw machines and runoff some energy. But they don't open till 4 o'clock and it was noon. So we tried Dave & Buster's and what a surprise! The place evidently is completely remodeled. it's all twinkling new and immaculately clean even the bathrooms. It has a huge gaming area. Along with games along one side wall of the restaurant there are 4 huge television viewing areas you could see anything you wanted to see, and we were able to watch soccer, baseball, tennis and college football. They have a lunch plus game card deal, which is your best value if you're going to eat. So each of the grands had two cards to blow in the gigantic gaming area. Food was very good particularly the double cheese smash burger and the crispy chicken sandwich. Service was friendly and prompt. Granddaughter said, in her oh-so-matter-of-fact-way, I guess we'll be coming back here again. (Only 3 mediocre claw machines though, Dave and Buster could step it up in that category.)

Enjoyed my time at Dave and busters playing games! Was there at 7pm on a Saturday and it was very…read morepacked with a lot of children. If you're an adult going to have a more adult like session, maybe have a few drinks, etc, I wouldn't recommend going later in evening. Note also, Games are very expensive here so don't plan to come to play games on a budget.

Visited during bingo night, and wow--it was packed and very loud. If you're looking for a quiet…read moredinner, keep that in mind. I ordered the Birria Pizza. The birria beef was flavorful, but there was a little too much avocado crema for my taste, and the consommé didn't have much flavor, which was disappointing since that's usually one of the best parts of a birria dish. My mother-in-law ordered a rice bowl and said it was huge but had way too much rice compared to everything else. My partner had the Alfredo, and that was probably the favorite at our table. It was creamy, tasted great, and I liked that they used cavatappi pasta instead of the usual fettuccine. We skipped appetizers and dessert this time. Overall, the food was decent but didn't really wow me. I'd give it about 3 out of 5 stars. The Alfredo was a pleasant surprise, but the loud atmosphere and a few misses with the food would make me think twice before coming back during a busy event.

What I will say about the Full Tilt Tavern was that this place was nearby my hotel and I wanted a…read moreplace to check out and watch the Twins game. The staff here was very friendly as well as the guests and the food. Food prices were pretty fair the drink prices were a little Sky High for what they were. Wait times were not bad at all and I do love the amount of interaction that is involved with the store with all the games that are also featured here too. My one big gripe about this place is that the games itself are overly expensive and I understand that they give you "bonus credits" for what you spend when you initially get your card. I only put $10 in but I only played a few games since that's all that I could afford. Mainly I just enjoy playing all the pinball games which I was sucker for. It's got a great sports bar atmosphere but expect to possibly spend about $80-$100 if you're coming here with friends . It's a fun time but it's enough to break the wallet a bit

Rare is it that I leave reviews but this place is a hidden gem worth finding…read more Tucked away in a little strip mall, this place might look unassuming from the outside, but step in and you'll find a whole world of fun waiting for you. Between the classic pinball machines, well-kept pool tables, and the laid-back vibe, it's the perfect spot for a date night. The owner is genuinely one of the kindest people you'll meet and is clearly passionate about every machine and every detail of the experience. You can tell he really cares about keeping the place running smoothly and making sure everyone has a good experience. It's rare to find a spot that's this chill, authentic, and just plain fun. Whether you're into billiards, pinball, or just hanging out somewhere low-key with good energy, this place absolutely delivers. Best part of the night is the adorable shop puppy "Snowflake" who will challenge you to a game of tug-of-war. Would most definitely go again, but will make sure to bring cash next time as it is a (reasonably priced) cash only spot.

Tables recently redone, both cushions and felt. All was good. Pricing seemed reasonable. Owner…read morefriendly.

Omg, I am totally sold to come back with their customer service. Staff will fluff stuffies and…read morestack near prize chute. Also when it is payout, claw grabs and does not let go until reaching back home to prize chute. Just see videos that they do not play games like both duck locations in Eagan and mall of America. Tokens can be purchased any amount since $1 per token. Claw machines are mostly 1 token with a few that take 2 tokens. Single gatcha machine takes $8 worth of tokens but you get a token back when you return empty gatcha egg. Post on social media and you get free tokens. My son and I spent $15 and got 4 plushies and 1 gatcha toy. Totally worth it to play and guaranteed to win with some help.

Drove 30 minutes with my 4 year old to find out no one ever opened the store. Hours say 11:30am and…read morethere are no signs on the door that say they are closed. Tried calling and no answer. Business next door said they weren't open yesterday either and he thinks they may be on vacation. My son and I are extremely disappointed by this. We wasted time and gas money. They could have at least had the curtosey to put a sign on the door. I'm sure if they called the business next door they would have done it for them. Very irresponsible and disrespectful management. We will not be returning.