Finally, something for the kids to do in this sleepy little town…read more
Paris has been trying so hard for years to become a tourist town. Strictly focused on small "boutiques", their own little miniature Eiffel Tower, and trying to capitalize on being "the gateway to Mount Magazine" has caused the powers that be to completely ignore the many, many, bored children who live within the borders of the sleepy, little town.
Granted, it can be daunting starting a business in Paris. Many only last a couple years or less and if you're offering a niche service (a sushi truck, homemade candy, nutritional drinks, etc.) you'll fade out of the community's thoughts after just a few weeks. However, the owners of Daddio's have somehow seemed to buck the trend of being a one-off single serving establishment and I believe that is directly related to the way the owners run their business.
As residents of the town they serve and parents themselves, the Keifer's have given the community a place to go for safe, family fun that I believe they'd genuinely want to spend time at themselves even if they weren't running the place.
A small venue with classic arcade lighting and great background music, plenty of games for kids and adults of all ages, and a friendly staff make this a regular weekend addition my family's "to-do" list.
One wall is lined front to back with classic pinball machines ranging from a variety of decades. Everything from The Who's cult classic "Tommy Pinball Wizard" to the latest "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" cabinet from 2020 with so much more in between. Any fan of the arcade classic will find something to flick their flippers.
Pinball aside, the cozy little cabinet court offers a variety of quintessential quarter suckers that are sure to keep you and your kids entertained for hours. Classics like "Pac-Man" and "Donkey Kong" are nestled between an assortment of shoot'em ups, fast paced racers, and even the legendary Golden Tee.
And if none of the that piques your interest there's even more to explore; air hockey, skee-ball, and a pool table also take up residence in Daddio's "something for everyone" cave of fun. They've got a Nintendo Switch connected to a big screen tv for friendly battles of Smash Bros. and Mario Kart, several consoles you can play directly from the snack bar, classic Duck Hunt on an old boob tube, and three cabinets each featuring literally thousands of games from every imaginable system available for your specific interest.
Speaking of snack bar, Daddio's offerings hit the spot. Easy to make, easy to serve, and easy to eat...everything a dedicated gamer looks for when it comes to smashing the hunger bug without interrupting play. Hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, candy, and much more, each item on the menu ensures you can fill up for cheap and get back to busting bricks before your lives run out. Think about this, my kids can play for hours, have some snacks and pops, all for under ten bucks. The value for the money just cannot be beat.
To sum it up, Daddio's is a fantastic addition to the community. Inclusive for all generations and legitimately appreciative of community support, Daddio's offers family fun and a nice escape from the humdrum repetitiveness of everyday life. In a town that suffers from the vain thinking that they're more than they're not, Daddio's is exactly as advertised and they see to it that every pinball patron has the best experience there is to offer.
