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.

This place is pretty sweet. I didn't get the bartenders name, but this dude with the septum ring…read morewas probably the best bartender I've had the honor of being served by. This has been in my drafts for 4 years, sorry.

XLanes Little Tokyo has been an easy go-to spot for me for the past 10 years. I've celebrated…read morebirthdays here, had company parties, date nights, dinner, and plenty of regular karaoke nights. It's always been a great experience. The vibe is fun, the prices are reasonable, and the staff has always treated us well. Whether it's just a few people hanging out or a big group celebrating something, this place always works. I would 100% recommend XLanes Little Tokyo, especially if you're planning something for a large group. After all these years, it's still one of those places I know I can count on for a good time.

I was very disappointed by the lack of understanding and accommodation shown toward my son, who has…read moreautism. My son only drinks water from a specific cup due to his sensory needs. When we asked for an accommodation, the security guard was rude and told us that if my son wanted water, he could walk all the way to the entrance every time, despite the distance from the bowling area. Hoping to resolve the issue, I spoke with the manager, Luis Gonzalez, but unfortunately he was just as dismissive and uninformed about autism and disabilities. Rather than listening and showing compassion, he was rude and unwilling to understand my son's needs. Businesses that serve families should make an effort to educate their staff about disabilities and neurodiversity. With autism becoming more widely recognized, basic awareness, empathy, and reasonable accommodations should not be too much to ask. This experience left us feeling unwelcome and unsupported. I will also be reaching out to upper management, including Cynthia Torres, to make her aware of this situation and to see whether changes can be made. As an autism mom, it is my responsibility to advocate not only for my son but for other individuals with autism and disabilities as well. No family should have to experience being dismissed or treated without understanding when simply requesting reasonable accommodations. My hope is that this feedback leads to better education, awareness, and compassion from staff so that all guests feel welcomed and respected.

I recently visited this Los Angeles icon and I wasn't disappointed. They have a flat $25 fee,…read morewhich gets you unlimited plays for a day. Keep in mind that they are a "cash only" establishment. They have a private parking lot in the back, which is convenient because street parking in that area can be a pain. They have a good mix of different games (sports, shooting, skee-ball, pool table, prize games, and pinball machines). The place is clean and the staff is friendly. It's a great place to bring the kids and hang out for a bit.

Very fun date activity. You pay an entrance fee and then you have unlimited games after that…read morebesides from the claw games and pool table. I feel like keeping the pool table separate from the entrance fee is a little cheap. You kinda have to stay a while to make the entrance fee worth it. They have a great variety of games but there's a crowd of guys always surrounding the racing games so you never really get to play it. Be careful with parking, as soon as you get to there the owner will come out and make sure that you are there for the arcade.

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.

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.

Cute claw arcade in Torrance with a decent number of machines, friendly staff and clean setup. 1…read moretoken per game on the larger machines but two plays per token on the smaller ones. Very cute selection of plushies and trade ups are possible but for the medium/large stuffies only. I've become somewhat of a regular of these arcades as they've been popping up in SoCal, and have become somewhat good at figuring out what helps for machines. Weight distribution matters and claw strength! I found that the small machines were much easier to win prizes (maybe by intention) and the larger machines had such cute prizes but loose grip strength in the claw making it harder to win the bigger, good prizes. So all of a sudden your tokens start vanishing quickly. I had 50 token credits and ended up with two medium sized plushies and 6 small items, which for me is on the smaller end of a haul. Still had fun but other claw arcades may give you a better win rate. Parking is plentiful, in the same lot as a Dollar Tree and several other stores.

I love this place! I usually get $60 for 75 tokens and every machine is 1 token. Thats such a good…read moredeal because the machines aren't rigged. If they are they are doing a good job letting people win most of the time. I think there were a few machines at time I had to try 8 times and gave up because I couldn't pick up the plushie. But usually one token I get one plushie. This place is absolutely addictive but I like it over other places because you can upgrade your plushies for bigger ones at the front desk. It's such a nice treat because if we have a bunch of little ones we don't want, and a big one we do like better, it's worth it. I leave with at least one big plushie that I exchange for 8 medium plushies, and a few more medium plushies. Total I take home each trip 1 big plushie, and 3-6 medium to little plushies. Other claw machine places I feel cheated because you either have to put a bunch of coins in to play once, or the plushies aren't easy to grab. This place is not only affordable, but you put one coin for each machine for one play. It's really fair and wants you to win. The cherry on top is the plushie upgrade exchange after you're done playing. I come here at least once a month because it's really fun

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.

So, you have to be 21 to enter and that sucks. I took my grandson to play the old style big games…read moreand he looks much older and I did not know as we had no intention of drinking. They did not notice us and we had a great time, but I will wait until he is 21 to take him back because what I did was not cool, but we were there and we spent lots of money on games he loves. It is located the NoHo Arts District. The place seems huge, but it was not too crowded. I think I read it is 5400 sq ft. The staff is very nice and please don't be mad at them, he is over 6 feet tall. I can't wait to be able to take him, not to drink, but to play and play. The place is super clean and parking is okay.

Gotta give this place big credit-- games are very well maintained for their age, drink specials are…read morevery exciting, and the atmosphere is perfect for a fun night out. Don't worry if you forget about bringing cash, the bar can provide cash back for their quarter machine.

Located in Eagle Rock, "Revenge of.." is a really unusual spot for collectibles, graphic novels,…read moreand comics, but it is also a spot with a really cool pinball machine collection. If you love pinball, they have cool machines here. I saw pulp fiction, jurassic park, and evil dead machines, for example. Their comic book shop isn't the largest one in LA; however, they are well stocked here. Check their website to see their inventory of unique items. If you keep an eye on their calendar they will have interesting events here. My wife has seen comic book signings here. Last week they had Jeff Hays, famous for the "Dungeon Crawler Carl" audio books, who was on site to do a reading of "Absolute Batman #1" for Batman Day. On top of this, they have some nicely curated gems. My wife was able to get a curated stack of "Vampire Hunter" comics that was from the Buffy universe. Next door, they have a coffee shop with ample seating/table space. Saw a group of people playing D&D there. The summation of all these things is what makes this spot in Eagle Rock special. We didn't even mind contending with the terrible parking in the area. Because I live in Long Beach, I'll probably order things from here on their website; however, I'm glad that we came.

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.

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!!

We had such a great experience at Claw Daddy! The place was clean, well-maintained, and had a fun…read moreatmosphere. A special shout-out to Rae, who was absolutely amazing. She was so kind, helpful, and patient with our group. She went above and beyond to make sure the kids had a wonderful time, and thanks to her, they were able to create core memories they'll be talking about for a long time. Watching our kids and their friends laugh, celebrate their wins, and enjoy the experience made the visit truly special. Thank you, Rae, for making our day unforgettable! We can't wait to come back!