I always thoroughly enjoy coming here. I used to live in CR and been going here since it opened. I live in Iowa City and still make the drive to go. Worth it. Game selection is great, prices for them are fair, 25¢-50¢, and a good selection of free to play games. Food and drinks are good too. Bar staff is super nice. They dont have a set cocktail/mixed drink menu, but they will make almost anything you want if they have the ingredients. Prices for drinks are really good too. Happy hour is $3 house beers.Always a fun time, great atmosphere, and they definitely raise the bar on bar food and drinks. They also have fun events.

I was part of a group of about 30 who had a private party at QB. The service was amazing-very accommodating for our group. They allowed us to bring a cake in- we were celebrating a birthday- and they provided extra plastic ware, which I had overlooked bringing. It could’ve been a huge inconvenience for them, but they were just amazing!And the black bean burger was one of the best I’ve ever had- I was super excited that a few vegan menu options were available.We will be back!

Will not be back. We came in on Sunday 2/2 about noon was not busy. My daughter ordered a gluten free pizza my granddaughter ordered chicken strips and we ordered a pepperoni pizza. The other family ordered a pepperoni pizza and a appetizer. They came back was out of gluten free crust so she ordered a cheese burger and salad. They brought out the cheeseburger and salad and the chicken strips. They put croutons on the salad so she couldnt eat it. The chicken strips was burnt. 10 minutes later our pizza came out. And about a half hour later the other families pizza came out crust was doughy they didnt send back cause everyone else was already done eating. And they forgot the appetizer. The whole purpose for us to go out for lunch together is to eat together. For the price we should of went to McDonalds.

Went on Sunday and it was slammed but fun in there. Staff did a great job and were really hustling. The games were a blast and in good condition. The food was great but the beer is what really stood out. Excellent house beers. Will definitely be back!

I was very impressed!! Great place to take kids to play arcade games...FOR JUST A QUARTER TO PLAY! FRIENDLY STAFF AS WELL!!!

Great place!Kid/Family friendly. Retro arcade games & pinball.Food was good, service was good.House beer was good. Had the Recon, Belgian Strong Ale.Our server, Everett (E) was prompt, and friendly.Crab RanGoonies Pizza is unique, and pretty good.E, also recommended their new salad, it was also very good. Made with Arugula, peppered bacon, almonds, bleu cheese, and port wine pears.

I think that the idea feels amazing and the execution is decent. A word in the kitchen. I had the chicken sandwich. The bun was good. The BBQ sauce tasted decent.The slaw was kind of limp, the cabbage had no real texture. It wasnt slimey, it just wasnt good.The chicken... Im conflicted. Frying a chicken breast for a sandwich is a simple task but the execution proves true know-how in the kitchen.My chicken breast was unevenly cooked. The thickness wasnt consistent so youll get dry bits and moist bits. Overall it still seemed overcooked. The breading fell apart. It felt like the chicken didnt rest after it was fried before it was plated. A piece of fried chicken needs a great crunch, and thats one place it was lacking. The breading must have had spices in it because it tasted slightly burnt and the appearance was very dark, nearly burnt overall.The service was fine, but I was confused be what felt like inexperience from the kitchen. They have a decent menu, but chicken shouldnt be a dish you mess up. I dont believe I will be coming back anytime soon.Edit: I was there Sunday Evening around 6:00 pm.

My kid and I were here on a late Sun afternoon and had to wait about 20 min.s for a table, just what the hostess predicted. While we waited for our pizzas my kid played a few fun arcade games. My veggie pizza was loaded with toppings and they happily accommodated my request to modify it slightly. The only complaint I have is that it was almost too loud to talk across the table but that’s what we expected given the environment. Staff was all really friendly and the price was less than what we would pay in Mpls for comparable food.

Great service, food and beverages! Highly recommend.

This place was hopping when we visited and the vibe was contagious. The games, the movies on the TVs and the music created such a fun ambiance. And the amazing craft beers and gastropub food make this place the perfect family night out. The kids meal even came out on a cafeteria lunch tray! Their attention to detail on even the little things is outstanding. Keep up the great work!

Had a blast drinking their beers and playing video games. Crab Rangoon pizza sounds good, but dont...

Came here for the first time this week for a work party. Been meaning to check it out for a while. It did not disappoint! First of all, every pizza I tried was excellent. Best crust I’ve had in town. And had no idea they make their own beer. Their Oktoberfest is spot on. Didn’t play many games as the place was packed but will definitely be back soon to do so.

We went on a Saturday night, which is probably the worst time to go. The noise was extreme. I suggest they install sound deadening tiles on the ceiling and walls. There were a lot of children, which is not what I had hoped. Bordered on Chucky cheese. Most of the kids were gone by 8:30. We had three types of pizza, which were really good. However, the stuffed pepper appetizer was so full of green chiles, that was all that could be tasted. Also, it was not served with enough bread to make a reasonable bite with each piece of stuffed pepper. Im not going to rush back. If you do want to, go late, so you wont have to listen and compete with the children for the arcade games. However, if you want to show you kids a good time, this might be the place to go.

Absolutely awesome! My brother and I took my niece and nephew there (10&14) and we enjoyed cold ones while they had a blast playing games. There’s a cool open seating area so you can keep an eye on them. Great games, great food and Misty our server was excellent! We will be back as we and the kids loved it.

Great food, awesome games, fun venue, but service was non-existent. When we arrived it wasnt busy at all but it took a while to get seated. After we sat, another employee other than our server took notice of how long we waited at our table and came to take our drink order. Lack of attention continued throughout our stay, so we went to the bar to get more drinks. We played some games and then returned to our table and waited. Finally went to the bar once again to settle up. Seemed like a lot of friends of the staff hanging out and taking up staffs attention

My go to place for a night out with the kids. Great food and beer and fun games. Always something quirky on the TV for an added bonus.

Love the arcades!!! I wish there were more places like this

Lovely experience! Staff was friendly and food was delicious. Games were a blast from the past! Will definitely be back.

Cool place. Really good pizzas. I love their beef. Ill be back. :)

Food never came. Place is cool but waited 35 mins for an appetizer and mac n cheese and had to leave. Not many people were there and others that arrived after us were served and eating while we continued to wait.

Great food, games, and atmosphere. Had sons bday party here and it was a great time. Highly recommend.

Maybe it was an off day for this place but I doubt I will ever bring my family back.The food quality was below average for what you pay. We had the childrens mac and cheese, a burger, appetizer and pizza. Everything was lacking in flavor. The salad veggies were old and dry. The service was bizarre at best. We had three different servers. None of them knew who got what. Food came out randomly.The kids did have fun playing the games.

Excellent beer and pizzas. Games in good condition and great variety. Fun time for all.

Came here for the first time for my work’s holiday party. It was ridiculously fun and nostalgic! They even played 80s movies while we were there. Food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. And I loved the Harry Potter Easter eggs around the bar! All-around refreshing experience I was not expecting in CR.

We had a good time out here. The beer and food were good my kids had fun playing the games and the waitress was very nice and when they were out of a topping for our pizza she came out right away and asked if there was a different one we wanted. I was a bit nervous about the food and service after reading some reviews but those were from almost a year ago. It seems they’ve gotten things together, we will be back again. Thank you!

Super friendly staff and the food was amazing. Excellent beer selection from local brewerys to their own stock. I will definitely be coming back!

If I come back, itll be for the gaming... wont be for the food or service.Ordered a salad. Lettuce was brown in spots, and definitely didnt taste anywhere close to fresh.The ranch had the consistency of milk, not creamy at all.Cucumbers were dry and yellow in the middle. My daughter loves cucumbers, 2 bites and done with them.There were other complaints about the food, but I lost my appetite to even try the other trays.The service was less than par. Orders were double ordered, placed at the wrong table, or didnt go through at all. She was very polite and had good customer service. I just dont think the place was prepared for the volume of customers.Didnt want to be THAT GUY..But this was my familys overall experience.Hopefully the minor tweaks will be made :)

Had an amazing time at my nephews birthday party last weekend. The beer was excellent! I really enjoyed every one I tried. My burger and fries were pretty tasty too. And the games were the hit of the party. Will definitely be back!

Great beers and pizza. Games are in good condition and play well. Fantastic place to lose yourself for a couple hours.

This is a great place to go of you are gamer on the 80s. They have the older arcade games like frogger mortal combat, pinballs games. The on tap craft beer selection is awesome and the pizza is great. Perfect place to bring kids and show them your childhood. Priced very reasonable.

Great place to play old school video games, eat amazing pizza, and drink a local beer. Highly recommended for all ages. Huge selection of your old favorites including several pinball machines.If you visit check out the secret entrance to the Ministry of Magic and watch out for Myrtle.

Very fun environment! Menu selection was much more than I expected for an arcade restaurant and the beer was delicious. Service was so friendly too. And they were playing some awesome retro movies while we were there. Can’t wait to go back!

As someone who has a gluten intolerance, the Quater Barrel is my go to place. They have extensive food options for those of us who have trouble ordering off other restaurants menus. Not only do we have options, but the flavors are all there. They literally have the best gluten free pizza crust Ive ever tasted and you can only get it at the Quater Barrel because they make it in house. This restaurant cares deeply about their food and menu. Honestly, when coming to Cedar Rapids, and youre looking for a great place to eat with a fun environment, I cant recommend the Quarter Barrel enough. You have to give it a try, and definetly get the gluten free crust. Its that good.

Great prices, great service, amazing food. Hands down the best pizza ive ever eaten in my life. Cozy atmosphere. And the server Misty was great! Ive only met one other server in cedar rapids that was as friendly or as good at their job. We will be eating there often My only request- please make signature drinks for the ladies to order. Only a handful of places in town have signature drinks on the menu. It would make quarter barrel my all time fav in town if you did

Wonderful family-friendly spot downtown! We always have so much fun. The kids love the new cafeteria lunch tray kids meals and my husband is a fan of the house beer. I always get the burgers - delicious combinations and the fries are amazing. Come for the food, stay for the games!

Moderately expensive, but fun! My 10 yr old had a blast with the arcade games, she even wants to have her birthday there. But the foods a little over priced. Its not the best pizza, could have been better, wish they had more options, better pizza sauce, fresher ingredients. It was worth the arcade, but not worth the food. Just an suggestion but they need to redo their entire menu, try street tacos and burgers.

Not that much of a fan of their pizza menu. The crust is good though. Service is slow. Big open place. I hope to see this place grow and be a successful establishment.

Food was great. We got the buffalo chicken pizza. Would eat again. However... we were in a rush and asked if we could eat at the bar. No problem. Seated there and promptly ignored. Suddenly nobody was our server. Took 10 minutes to get a bartender to take our order. Waited 45 minutes for our pizza before we finally got the attention of another bartender and he went and got it... had been sitting waiting for a while. Had to flag someone down for a soda. Never asked if we wanted more to drink. Disappointing service. Would get carry out if I was in the area again but otherwise Ill pass.

We have a great experience every time we go to the Quarter Barrel! My husband and I love the food, drinks, and atmosphere. Our kids love the old school arcade games (and we have a lot of fun teaching them how to play). We recommend this place for a fun family night, surprise birthday party, night out with friends, or check out their Trivia nights, Harry Potter fest, summer brunches, and more. This place is a gem!

Had the Bowser pizza and a few beers. Very good! Our bartender was great and very helpful. The vibe was hip and fun. Will definitely be back.

Have been here several times, usually for work functions. Staff is always very friendly and helpful with beer recommendations. The house beers are some of the best in town. The pizza is delicious. And the arcade games are a happy bonus. I usually give the TMNT machine all my quarters. Good times.

Gets a little loud when it is packed but the environment is so fun and full of life. Wonderful to see so many families spending time together. And great retro movies playing and decorations on the walls!

Super nice kind and friendly staff! The place has some great beers to choose from ( highly recommend the Gold Rush German beer) the food is really good as well and of course the arcades! As an old school gamer I felt right at home! If you like games, old school gamer or just want to rest in a place with nice atmosphere or hang out with friends. This place is kids friendly as well as adults friendly so dont worry about bringing your kids here. Fun place!

The food greatly exceeded my expectations. Beers were solid. Good kids menu options.

Not sure if i have reviewed this location before but it is definitely worth visiting. Awesome Unique Foods you wont find anywhere... Awesome machines THAT ALL WORK. It is a fun place to go, Its clean has great customer service, Its a Fusion of 1980s and 2020 Definitely worth the visit. Kids Will love it.. Parents or adults might even love it more.

I love that this place is family-friendly while having fantastic and unique foods. It’s great for happy hour, trivia nights, or family dinners. Great selection of beers, fun games, and fun servers. Keep being awesome!

1 star deducted for the amount of kids located inside, I thought for certain this was going to be a fun place for adults away from kids, we walked in and there had to be at least 25 kids in our view so we walked back out. Never ate here or received service so I could not deduct more if needed.

My family frequents the Quarter Barrel often. It is by far the most family friendly place in Cedar Rapids. The food is much better than average bar food and the staff is laid back, kind and professional. We love how we can have dinner while the kids run back and forth from the table to the games. Our fav spot for sure.

Awesome place! Went for the first time this weekend for my sons basketball team party. The place was hopping and it was a fun vibe with all the retro games. The pizza was not your run of the mill pizza. Food was delicious and the house beers were some of the best in Cedar Rapids and I didnt even know they brewed beer! Will be back often.

Tried their brunch for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised! Brunch is sorely needed in Cedar Rapids and their menu is unique and fresh. Brought my daughter and she loved the arcade games! The place was very busy but our server was attentive and friendly. Gets a little loud in there but it is an arcade so I understand. I didn’t try the beer but will be back with my husband for an adult date. Fun fun!

The happy hour is very nice. The beer selection is great and is refreshingly cold. If you desire good eats the appetizers are wonderful too. The wait staff are very knowledgeable, they will help you find great combinations. I have enjoyed each visit to this establishment.

Perfect date night location!Also good for group events.

First ever google review: Came from Iowa City as a family of four because we had heard great things about the place. We promised our kids pizza and arcade games. No one else was at hostess stand, or anyone in foyer. After waiting a few minutes, waitress addressed us. She looked at her paper list, which had all the names crossed off and told us it would be a two hour wait(one to tables open still). Shocked, we said ok well we would likely go. She said she understood. We decided to let the kids play a few arcade games before we left. A few minutes later, four adults came and requested a table. The same waitress said it shouldnt be too long but she would check(still same tables open). As she turned from talking with them, I asked what she told them the wait would be. She replied she hasnt said anything yet. She came back and told them hour and a half hesitantly. I asked to speak with manager. Manager claimed waitress was new and it could be due to previous reservations. Waste of our time and will never give them our business or recommendation.

Lots of kids. Looking for more of an adult atmosphere. It is a great place to bring your kids. It was a bit crowded to place the games. It was great to see a number of 80s video games!

Great food and service. Arcade games worked well and my kids were very entertained. I don’t drink but the people I was with said the house beers were fantastic.

Love this place! Food is amazing and atmosphere is so fun. They have a great selection of beer, wine and cocktails. Highly recommend!

Visited for the first time for a charity event and this place was packed! Pizza was delicious and ambiance was so fun. Definitely will be back to try out the games!

Great staff, an excellent pulled pork sandwich and great atmosphere! The house brews are varied and delicious. Good choice!

Came here with a couple friends the food was great and the games were even better

Stopped here during my son’s basketball tournament. Wish we lived near Cedar Rapids so we could come more often! Very family-friendly but good beer and pizza for the grown ups. And come on, arcade games from my childhood!

Fun place to visit. Very busy on a Saturday night and the servers were attentive, friendly and fast. Food was excellent and they offer a gluten free option for pizza which is a huge plus from me. Games were fun and fairly priced. Loved the pinball machines. Only negative I could think of is that for me, the fries could have used more time in the fryer, but thats a super minor nit pick. Definitely make a visit here if you can.

A wide range of inhouse and guest brews. The food is two notches above what you would expect from most Iowa brewpubs.

Good service. Delicious pizza. Fun atmosphere with video games for all ages.

Poor service. Twice in the past few weeks, I went in with a couple other people when the place wasnt busy. Though a sign at the front told us to wait to be seated, no server came to greet us either time, so we finally just picked a table. Both times, no one brought us menus, so after a few minutes we went up to the bar and grabbed some grease-stained ones ourselves. Finally, someone came to take our drink orders. After bringing the drinks, the server left without offering to take our food order, and it was another 6 or 7 minutes before he came back. Again, there were only a couple other tables with people in the whole bar, so Im not sure what the holdup was. When my order arrived, the fries were room-temperature and hard, and the two tiny chicken sliders were tasty enough but hardly filling, even though it was an entree. The games are fun, but I dont plan to eat dinner here again.

Edit: Tried The Mario. It has a balsamic reduction on it that was extremely bitter; I couldnt power through it. The pizza gets real pricey if you order gluten free. Curly fries were interesting but good. The beer is well priced!

Love this place! Great food and beer and nice collection of retro arcade games. We celebrated my husbands birthday here and service was great even though they were busy. It was so much fun!

If you have any measurable amount of fun in you, you need to come here!! This place is fn mint. The service here is.... well... the most friendly I have experienced in this area by 10 fold.Craft beer, classic arcade games. These games cost to play is the same as it was in the 80s and early 90s!! Simply incredible for someone to have a business that serves a purpose in this era.Their taps are cold, glasses are clean.Food is fast and tasty.If you dont enjoy this place you simply need to open up and just relax. Life doesnt have to be so linear. Live long and prosper.

I come to the Quarter Barrel very frequently to enjoy the old games and drink brilliantly brewed craft beers. The staff is always kind and accommodating and the food is loaded with top quality ingredients and recipes.If youre looking for a breath of fresh air, while also enjoying something that may remind you of days gone by, this is the place to visit. The clientele is loyal because theres always something fun and new happening.I have to recommend trivia highly. Fun themed-drink ideas are always incorporated and theres something for everyone.

We had a great time! Pizza was very good. We also got fries with Parmesan cheese on them that were fantastic. The place was very kid friendly but definitely not like Chuck-E-Cheese.

I went here with a large group and the waiter was very organized with so many people.... I heard the beers were good and the pizza was awesome! They have really unique amazing flavors! The games are also fun! The only thing is that you have to go to the bar to ask for more to drink when it gets later but other than that ... Great!!!

Not your average pizza joint! Food was different but delicious! Didn’t know they made their own beer either. So good. And the games were a fun way to pass the time!

Good pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and beer. A pretty impressive collection of classic arcade games, and there’s always a movie to watch on the big screens. Great fun for parents and kids.

Great place great people

Visiting on business and found this place close to the downtown venue. Great food, good prices and all the video game nostalgia one person can stand!

Been here a few times and always have fun. Great selection of games but wish they had Addams Family pinball. But they do have Ghostbusters.

Burgers and pizza were great. The Valley Winter was a solid craft beer. Had an excellent time and enjoyed the games.

Such a great concept! The game selection is great. The food options didnt fit the vibe of the place. It feels like a high end menu in a laid back space. Food was good but seemed a little too fancy for the concept of the place. (IMO of course)

Best trivia nights in town. They always do a great job! Good pizza and beer too. Only complaint is that it can get a little smoky in there from the oven but at least it smells good from the pizza.

Love this place. The wife and i are in to vintage games, pinball and jukeboxes. Good atmosphere and decent pizza. Always a hit on date night.

So glad there is a family friendly place to take my kids downtown. Would love to see downtown Cedar Rapids truly revived and wih places like this, it’s heading in the right direction! Moved here when I was 5 and I still remember when Armstrong’s was the place to be and downtown was always lively. Good job, Quarter Barrell!

Havent tried any of the food but the drinks are great and there a tons of games to choose from. They have a change machine that takes cash too so dont worry about not having quarters on hand.

Weve been here twice. Excellent food - unique options (like grilled watermelon skewers! Or delicious, strange pizza combos.) Very good beer selection. The restaurant is about half old time arcade games, so you can enjoy delicious food while the kiddos run around. Service was a slow both times, but the orders came out right!

Well done food, conscious of local sourcing (I see their chef at farmers market regularly). Plus Simpsons pinball and Ms. PAC Man and REALLY GOOD beer brewed here. QB is a gem.

Fun place for everyone. Friendly staff, nice bar with lots of seating. Great weekly happy hour deals. Good selection of in-house beers as well as guest taps. Pizza is excellent with unique options.

Had two beers, one was a a dark stout, the other a dark lager (made by the man who served it to me) and both were fantastic beers. I brought my whole party bus here and they delivered no problem 10/10

Me and 3 friend went on a Friday night and had a good time. The wait was a bit long due to a birthday party letting out. We passed the time playing games and drinking beer.We all got pizza and were happy with it. One pizza can definitely feed two adults. Id label it as a pizza joint more than a brewery. When we go back we plan to go later in the evening to avoid the massive amount of children.

We used The Quarter Barrel as the venue for a wedding shower. The staff made the planning and the event so easy! Great food, great service, fun people, and a very fun venue overall. Everyone had a fabulous time.

Fantastic pizza, and a nice atmosphere. The staff are great.The Veggie Supreme with charred artichokes is fantastic, and thats coming from a meat-lover. The buffalo chicken was also really​ tasty. Dont let the sweet-potato chips (yes, really) scare you away.The pizza crust is very nice: thin and chewy, with a bit of char.

This place is fantastic! The food, the games and excellent staff. The games are reasonably priced and the food quality is great. My only real complaint is the games really need work. The tmnt arcade game screen is way too dark and a certain turtle doesnt work. They should really consider new arcade games and ditch the older unpopular machines for something a bit newer. I understand this can be difficult, but I do feel like it really could elevate the establishment. Please look into some new arcade games. Overall, great place.

Food was excellent! A great place to go with either friends or family. Something definitely for everyone! The servers were excellent and really knew their menu options, as well as served us efficiently.

A solid oasis amongst the edge of downtown Cedar Rapids. Its a little bright in there; make it darker with more flashing lights! But they are kid friendly. Outstanding food! That Crab Rangoon pizza is otherworldly; Id suggest extra toppings of roasted cherry tomatoes and green peppers though

Thank goodness this place exists to get my kids out of the house! Great relief for cabin fever. Kid-friendly and great pizza.

This was our first time here and will probably be our last. The food was alright so my review is going to be solely based on service.The three working spent more time in their corner chatting than helping. We watched customers have to get up and walk to the bar on several occasions to get their drinks, customers walk in and stand there for several minutes until someone addressed them, and very rarely saw them move to go check on people.Normally I dont like leaving reviews, but the staff could use quite a bit of help.

We had a blast! The games were a lot of fun and pizza was awesome. Highly recommend the Quarter Barrel

Seating: long high top tables and regular 4 person tables. Plenty of options.Bar/Drinks: full bar and craft beer from their Brewery.Food: Pizzas and pub foodEntertainment: vintage games ( table top, pinball etc) trivia nights are popularFun little bar with good food and beer selection

The games were fun and the drinks were delicious! I also like their themed trivia nights!

Variety of arcade games, though a good few of them were out of service. Still had a decent number of classic games. They didnt have a drink menu other than beers on tap. So if you dont like beer, Id suggest knowing what cocktails/mix drinks you like before hand. Seems to have a nice friendly atmosphere. Staff was welcoming and very knowledgable about the beers they have on hand.

Beer was good, food was mixed, but are you kidding me no catsup? And want to charge me for ranch?? Service attitude ruined whole experience

Helpful and cool staff, great pinball and old school game selection! The beer seemed decent, though Im not much of a drinker. The pizza looks killer, but I was there for the games.

Great beer and place to hang out. Lots of fun arcade games and pinball machines to play. Great place to bring the kids earlier in the day.