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    Need 2 Speed

    3.6 (264 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Cards from the coin game
    Jinnie L.

    Went to do go kart racing and play games at the arcade. 8 year old and dad was able to race but not my 6 yr old as he didnt meet the height requirement. 8 yr old got his own youth kart to race by himself. The karts are single riders and for racing the track. I played the arcade with the LO and the cost for games was fair. Limited types of games mostly racing games and coin games. We stuck to coin games and collected all the cards for smurfs, avengers, and SpongeBob. They have limited prizes but good for boys. We ended up getting bow and arrows, twin spears, and glow swords. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Clean restrooms but they need to restock toilet tissue.

    Tacos
    Nicole G.

    I had high hopes, but it was just okay. The arcade had a good selection. The race track was small compared to others we have been to. Be aware that many time slots are pre booked for parties. I recommend calling ahead of time to see when they have open time. The food was bad. The kids chicken tenders were bad, the sweet chili tacos had an over cooked wonton, the wings were boring and the sandwhich was okay. The fries were good.

    Duckpin lane
    Nick F.

    I saw them take over this location a handful of months ago. What I did. It expect is just how massive this place is when you walk in the doors. It's very unassuming from the outside but it goes all the way to the back of the building and hooks around the neighboring businesses. There is so much to do here! I was looking for things to do recently and found out they had duckpin bowling here which was a. lol discovery for a bowling nerd like me. I ran into some of their staff at a recent Yelp even wand was telling them how stoked I was to come try the duckpin bowling and one of them gave me a coupon specifically for that. I've only experienced pieces of the venue but I can confidently say I'll be back plenty of times. Wednesday is half off libations and arcade games. I came with a couple friends, we bowled for a couple hours, got a couple pizzas and had a handful of drinks and were out the door for under 100 bucks. The staff from front to back was pretty stellar. I bugged the young man (Jack) at the front a couple times to add time to our lane. He was happy to help but the POS system was giving some issues. Justin and Renee showed up to help sort things out and made sure our group was back on track to continue the fun. They walked back to the duckpin area to make sure we were all good. We got some food and drinks while we were there. Izzy offered great service and Roger, the bartender, was awesome as well. We only tried their pizza as far as food goes. It was good enough to grab a second one. Can't wait to come check out more of the things to do here!

    Mini tacos
    Victoria V.

    Came in as a group of 6. We were advised to wait about an hour and 15 min if we wanted to be able to race together. Luckily we were in no rush and were able to wait. We decided to check out the place, the right side of the building has an outdoor area with games like corn hole, ping pong tables, and a bowling with multiple outdoor fire pits and plenty of tables. They also have a mini indoor golf, the obstacles have a good concept, but I think the way it's laid out looked kinda tacky. The arcade area is very nice, it feels spacious and there's definitely games for everyone. They also have a restaurant. The food was pretty good for being an arcade/racing place. I ordered the mango habenero wings and the group shared burgers, pizza, tots and tacos. The wings were pretty good, pizza was okay, burger was good, and the mini tacos felt like they were on wonton crackers. The waitress we had was great!! Her service was good, she was helpful and nice. Now there's the racing of course! Two story track, new carts, just plain cool! I really enjoyed it. Totally worth it. And they also had a bowling alley thing (with the small bowling balls) and a bar! Overall Score (due to it being a restaurant and arcade/racing facility): Food is 3.5 Everything else is a 4!

    mult-level go karts
    Gloria J.

    First off, I have to say that my family was excited for this Northtowne location to open up as it is close to our home. Although we were not aware that the location had already opened. I am surprised that there has not been more advertising around town to notify the community of this new location. Many of our friends and family did not know it was open either. We have a 13 year old son, and was looking forward to going somewhere new that we could all enjoy together on a Saturday night. We were glad that we were able to sign up for the go-karts online ahead of time in order to save us some time when we arrived. We arrived around 9pm and was impressed with the hours that this location stays open (12am on Saturdays). We had a pepperoni flatbread pizza and it was pretty good. Our waitress was very friendly and seemed enthusiastic about working there. Off the bat I appreciated the artwork all throughout the place. I recognized the artwork to be that of a local artist, which was really cool. Second thing I noticed was how bright it was inside. I honestly did not like the bright flourescent ceiling lights as I have a medical sensitivity to them. I suppose with children and teens running around it could have some pros, but I feel that some dimmer lighting or colored lighting it would make the ambiance better. The lights in the hallway heading to the bathroom areas were even BRIGHTER which was overwhelming. We appreciated the variety of activities to do throughout the place. My teenager LOVED the multi-level go carts which really distinguishes itself from other locations. The dark track with neon lights was also really neat. We had been wanting to try the mini golf, but it was shorter than we had hoped, so we decided against it. The outdoor "beer garden" was a neat concept but I believe the space could have been better used with golf or a bigger arcade.

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    Mari C.

    We had a blast going here! We have been a couple of times and when we go, we enjoy doing the go kart racing and duck pin bowling and playing the video arcade games. I have had several of their meals before and really enjoy the hamburger with the fig bacon jam. Oh my gosh, it is so good. I also have enjoyed getting their salads and flatbreads. Service has always been great!

    go kart
    Ed C.

    Really fun place to spend a few hours. This new facility is huge, clean, and nicely done. It has so much to do, including go karting, mini golf, arcade, bowling, bar, and food. I came for the go karting, which was great. The unique two story kart track and nice fast karts were great. If I wasn't already full, the spacious bar and food area would have been great to try. This place is great for hanging with friends, birthday parties, work team functions, and more. I'm definitely coming again when I am back in Reno.

    Heather H.

    Yes every since they have done line dancing I would like to recognize Silvia she is by far the best server there on top of drinks n food making sure we never run out!!! 5 star always

    Racing
    Joanna G.

    Visited the new Need for Speed in Northtowne with a group of friends on a Friday night. We arrived at 830 PM but weren't scheduled to race until 10:15 PM. While we expected a wait, we didn't expect the strong discouragement around ordering food or drinks during that time. I understand safety concerns, but for adults waiting over two hours, that policy felt excessive and made the experience less enjoyable. The check-in process also caused a discouraging mood as the staff member helping us seemed frustrated and unwelcoming, which was disappointing--especially since most of our group were first-time visitors. When it was finally time to race, the briefing was minimal. We were told the main rules were not to drift or bump, but I later found out about passing rules and flag signals, which turned out to be important. During our race, an accidental collision occurred, and the staff issued a final warning to me and a friend--but the message was hard to understand through helmets and muffled audio. The staff in charge also had a bad attitude and made it seem as though the collision was done on purpose from our part (It was not). Clearer communication and better instructions would've helped avoid the situation entirely. The racing itself was fun, but the overall experience would benefit from improved customer service and more thoughtful communication of rules and expectations especially when on the track. I personally don't think I'll be going back anytime soon. 3 stars- For having to wait 2 hours for a 10min race, the all around bad attitude of the staff members and the race limitations, it was decent amount of fun.

    Pretzel grazing board
    Taylor W.

    I'm ready to give you guys your next go to place! The new @need.2.speed Northtowne is not only such a fun place to go but also the food is delicious! I got the sweet chili mini tacos and the pretzel grazing board and both of these were so good! I would highly recommend checking this place out!

    Scott M.

    Really cool place to hang for the kids and adults alike. The venue is actually really big. Took my brother her for his 58th birthday and we had a blast on a Sunday afternoon. Didnt get to enjoy outside console due to rain but we did get to race the carts which are fast and fun! Was able to bring our own helmets in which was a plus. The 9 hole putting was okay. Seems like some of the hole set up could be further from the walls so you could position your club without leaning against something? The arcade was so so. All new school games and more ticket winning games then anything. The miniature bowling was super fun! Ordered some chicken wings that were a dollar a wing (6 minimum) and they were actually delicious! Perfect crunch and perfect mango habenero heat. Racing 14 laps was definitely the highlight. Lots of great weekly specials. I will return for some more laps soon. Great place to catch sports too. Lots of screens to watch.

    Joseph A.

    Went with my partner on a weds afternoon, we love the colors and vibe great place for lunch with half of drinks and 11 dollar lunch special

    So much money for nothing at all! The did say the food was good, but staff and process is beyond.

    A small bday party for 8 kids... $1,090.26 later.... some of the kids didn't get to ride, the staff was beyond rude, they had 10-minutes to golf then were asked to leave. I requested the manager so we could work it out, but she refused to talk to us and we didn't get it resolved. Instead, she was enjoying drinks with her boyfriend... like for 3 hours! This was the worst experience and poor guy didn't have a good bday. Thanks a lot. We also drove 2 hours from Sacramento to be here. THIS place sucks. Zohnathan, our server was the best part - he was apologetic despite his leadership being in the wrong jobs. We have a very diverse group, so I think this has everything to do with why we were treated like this.

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    Mini golf is an absolute joke. 9 holes. Terrible for kids especially! Don't recommend the golf!!

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    This place is so much fun and has a super cool atmosphere! The food is also great and our waitress Sylvia was so sweet! Highly recommend.

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    Sylvia was our server of a party of 8 and she was wonderful. Will definitely be back because of her and her hospitality

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    5 months ago

    No place like Need 2 Speed!!! Food, fun, and an adrenaline rush!!! :) The go carts are the best!!

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    Karting is great fun. Staff did a great job of accommodating our large group and the food is surprisingly good!

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    Ask the Community - Need 2 Speed

    How fast are the youth go karts?

    Our youth karts can reach speeds of 20-25 mph.

    Can a 11 year old ride if he is taller than 48 inches?

    Yes. Anyone at least 48” tall can drive our youth karts regardless of age. Thank you.

    How are the helmets clean?

    Tina - Helmets are sprayed with helmet sanitizer after each use and then exposed to UVC light in a specially designed sanitation cabinet. We also use electrostatic sprayers to fully sanitize karts after each use. Please let us know if you have any… Read more

    What's the most popular day?

    Saturday is typically the busiest day. Thank you.

    What's the minimum age for driving?

    Racers must be at least 48" tall to drive our youth karts. Racers must be at least 56" tall and 13 or older to drive our adult karts. Thank you.

    What is the time equivalent to the 14 laps 10 minutes 20 minutes?

    Each 14-lap heat is approximately 10 minutes.

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    Review Highlights - Need 2 Speed

    The business is a fantastically clean and spread out facility that houses Go Kart racing, black light mini golf and VR.

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