Very nice and helpful staff. Super cool place to chill and play some retro games and get some food with drinks! VERY affordable and your stamp lasts all day. So you can leave and come back without having to pay again.

I love the nostalgia this place brought to the city and the Halloween movies shown all October long in their theater. This place will be missed by many (stupid Covid 19). So many great memories, Id love for it to make a comeback like the 80s.

The barbecue fries are fantastic. $5 for all you can play is hard to beat. Wide selection of craft beers.

Solid artwork. I loved the atmosphere. I unfortunately didnt see enough variety in game options as I thought there would be. Did not go here for any food, so unable to comment on this. I still enjoyed the nostalgia trip though. Great attentive service noticed while moving through tables to get to a different arcade machine. If in the area I might stop by again.

Came for the 5 year anniversary celebration today, as the specials were fantastic--but Ive been here dozens of times, as this is one of my favorite spots in Kansas City. Part theater, part arcade gamer hangout, part local-enthused draft bar, Tapcade owns the hearts of local geeks and brewers.The selection of taps and arcade machines is expansive and happy hour specials are always worth it. Definitely check this place out on a Tuesday night.The food here is also way more than bar food, surprising everyone with choices like the Buffalo Chicken Rangoons, the Impossible Burger, and KC Poutine.Parking here can be tough, but its not an impossible distance from KCP&L garages or the Streetcar if youre desperate.If you want some local flavor and are feeling nostalgic, stop by--youll love it.

Arcade is full of retro games and for $5 all you can play arcade, you cant go wrong. This place was a lot of fun and a great time. Only issue, bar full of people and only two bartenders and getting drinks was a nightmare. I waited over 20 minutes for one drink and to get my stamp to play the arcade. But the atmosphere and games really were great.

We went for the Swanson burger then added a Texas Massacre and a Love Child. Some of the best burgers ever and messiest. The fries are worth a mention too! We had as much fun playing Ms. Pac-Man as we did decades ago. We will definitely go back for the food and the fun.

We parachuted in one night rando and had the best time! (The coldest glass you have, please!)Great selection, cool penny-top bar, and very friendly staff.We did not eat, but the food looked good enough to eat. Nice open air front patio, and views of downtown. Great spot so far.

I feel like a kid again. Great atmosphere and awesome food selection. If youre 80s or early 90s kid, this place brings back an old days.

I had a wonderful time at Tapcade. We were there for a special viewing in their media room with 80 to 100 friends and family members. The location is walking distance to Sprint Center and Power & Light, Taylor our server was great, and the food was 9 out of 10. My cheeseburger was great, except the bun was way too big for the burger.....size does matter. The bun should match the burger. We will go back, very good experience.

Really cool place, great beer selection but the shame is for most of the major machines that you expect people to play they either have joysticks that are gummed up and not responsive enough to play enjoyably or for example I was pumped to play metal slug but the jump button kept jamming and sticking in its socket. Pinball machines are great but only three of them. I wasnt able to try the food or cocktails while I was there.

$5 all you can play arcade games! Some of the games didnt start, but my key favorites did and were really fun. There is a limited food menu, but everyone in my group enjoyed their order. :)

This place is fun and inventive! Taking steps into the future of restaurants. Combining a interactive environment and combining it with classic bar fare. Its a sports bar for nerds. Oh a did I mention they have a theater in the back and screen films by up an coming, local, talented film makers. This is becoming a Kansas City staple. Put it on your must visit list.

Great place to go have a drink and enjoy some old school video games. This place is a little more family friendly than other arcade bars in KC. 18 and under are able to get in until 8pm. You can also enjoy food or watch a current indie flick.It’s $5 for unlimited play. Exceptional beer selection as well.

Good bar food, fun arcade cabinets, nice space

Very cool place for big kids! Lots of beer on tap and $5 play all day.

Wings are amazing, with a great beer selection this is a no-brainer for craft beer and retro arcade game fans. Game selection and quality of the games has slowly drifted, but some of the classics are still there.

Went here during a convention time and it was AWESOME!! A bunch of arcade cabinets for those gamers, a place full of nerds and geeks to talk to, and all in a really cosy atmosphere. But let’s say you don’t like video games and you were dragged here by some friends. Movies are shown all around the place, with special theme nights every now and then! Oh, and this place IS a bar, so there’s gotta be some good food (for a burger person, top tier, top tier!)10/10 IGN would play again

Really fun, lively place! Arcade games are unlimited play for a great price. Nice-looking menu, did not order anything but the food smelled amazing. Theater is cozy with very comfortable seats. Several birthday parties were occurring, good place for kids and adults. Very clean, pleasant restrooms. Friendly staff too! (Was there for a free Shocktober movie event hosted by a local author.)

What a fun experience.The service was good.Tons of 80’s arcade games.Tons of beer selection.Vegan friendly.The food was good.

Love this place! Great beer, fun food, 5$ unlimited play. Excited to try out the theater one day. Did or friends 40th bday here recently! Have also Hong out here worth a party of 20 age 2 to 70 between a wedding and reception one day. The service was great both times, there is something for everyone, and you can hear each other!

Greatest stuff, 420 burrito and KC poutine are the best, awesome selection of arcade classics!

Really fun bar! Open and spacious, not as crowded as other arcade style bars Ive been to. Lots of beer on tap and some great mixed drinks. Food was delicious as well!

Very cool, exciting atmosphere.Best to come here and spend money than go to the casino

My first time visiting, I had a great time, I really enjoyed playing video games. The food was good and my waitress Bell provided excellent service, she was very proactive in the service she provided, I didnt have to ask for anything. The atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed. Great experience, I will be a returning customer.

You must try the Impossible Burger, it is so good. Tapcade offers a fun atmosphere and some really killer food. Always friendly and prompt service.

Very fun and great pricing with nice staff loved it! they have good food and arcade games with lot of on tap beer.

Came to play smash, they had a dope beer selection. Didnt have anything to eat but everything around looked appetizing. Really cool collection of some of my retro favorites. Will definitely be back!

I usually stop by with coworkers if we get off work early. Great classic games and good beer selection. Free token deals all the time.

Cool place with some rare arcade games. Strong collection of brew with weak selection of liquor

Great beer selection and an amazing array of arcade games (including tapper!!)

If youre interested in arcade games this is the place for you! They have classics like pac man, tetris, Mario Bros and ninja turtles. They also have video games that are projected on a screen about the bar. You can order food and a drink all while playing a game.

Awesome food, loved it, great nostalgia, reasonably priced, and has fun side activities and adds new machines every once in a while. Highly reccomend as a person who was traveling through the state.

Always fun! The staff is great! Food and drinks are amazing!

Not much point with the theater closed and 2/3 of games unplugged

$5 all you can play arcades and good selection of beers. 25¢ pinball (only 2 working) and good bar food with hand cut fries. Kid friendly, and more importantly adult friendly.

$5 all you can play games. Lots of fun. Food and drinks were very good with excellent prices

DO NOT COME TO EAT FOOD. The food is sub-par at best. The chicken in my California burrito was disgusting. If you’re looking for a place to play vintage video games and drink beer then you’ve found the right spot.

I would go to Up/Down instead, right around the corner. Tapcade has an all you can play, wrist band approach. Which is cool until you realize the game selection is minimal, and folks are not really there to play the retro games. The games seemed unattended, dusty and in disrepair, for the most part.

It’s great has so much old games. Also it has lots of good stuff to eat and drink. Good beer for adults.

I dont think they like tourists. I waited forever to get a not full, not pint of beer (no, it wasnt a tulip - menu said pint). Super disappointing - see image of my untouched, incomplete beer.

This place is good if you are looking for a place to spend your Friday night. The food is DELICIOUS and the service is good. The only major problem is that they ask you for your ID when you want to play N64 or SNES.

Nice place. Good food. The arcade game model is fun because $5 lets you play most of the games as much as you want. The pinball machines are 25 cents per game which is a good deal. The wait staff can be rude though if you are there around the switch over time. We had a kid with us. They said we had to leave around 8 pm because of the kid when we arrived which is fine. As soon as 8 pm came, they became very rude and stood over us until we left. They could have handled it differently and been nicer by coming over a quarter to 8 with a reminder. I wouldn’t go back.

Pay one price, get unlimited games. Its a great concept and a great time! Lots of beers on tap. Giant Jenga. Never been to a movie here. The service is kind of lacking, been here about three times. Otherwise, I like it here.

Cool place, over priced. Machines on but most broken in some way (buttons, sticks) loved the nostalgia

Great atmosphere and great beer selection. Cant beat $5 all you can play games and quarter pinball. Only complaint is that a few of the games the controls stuck or the screen was messed up. Also we were watching a football game that just went into overtime and they changed the channel.

Love this place! Great food, great beer and a great selection of older style video games!

Lots of great games amd $5 for unlimited play is awesome! They also had an amazing beer selection and great food. Definitely a place we will go back to!

Great retro arcade games. Wings were fantastic. Jumbo sized so you dont need very many.

Good game selection with a totally fair $5 all-you-can play price. Great selection of beer, too.

For $5.00 you can play a variety of 80s and 90s arcade games. The Simpsons, TMNT, Primal Rage are just a few. Unlimited lives and unlimited play. They also have drinks on tap, food and a movie theater. Great activity on a cold winter day!

Amazing atmosphere good beer, great people. Really good place to just relax.Not sure if its an every night thing but people brought there own TVs and consoles to play various super smash games, super fun to watch.

If youre looking for a unique, locally owned place to hangout, Tapcade is your destination! Great food, a ton of local beers on tap, arcade games and a movie theater! Dont leave without ordering a burrito and some fried oreos!

To preface our visit we showed up around 430 on memorial day so we didnt expect it to be super busy and it wasnt.When we showed up it was oddly quiet and took a few minutes before anyone seated us. The one beer my wife and I wanted they were out of and the soda machine was broken so the kids drink options were fairly limited.Decent variety of games to choose from and our kids had a lot of fun.Food was tasty and fresh also.While eating the back of one of our chairs broke which didnt help with our overall experience.Again...our kids had a blast here....they had good food...but our experience overall wasnt worth the cost in my opinion. If we return we will likely stick to drinks and games even though the food is good.Theres definitely room for improvement.

Best place to get some old skool gaming in!! way better than up down by a mile!!

It was very crowded when we went, and for good reason! It was a very fun atmosphere, and a cool concept. Only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because the food prices were a bit too high in my opinion.

I love this place.It brought back memories of arcade games of my adolescence days in the 1980s.Its a great place and all that you can play for 5.00.You can beat the price.The food is delicious and the customer service is Grade A.The only drawback was the parking.Its limited in front of the building.There is a lot in the back(I didnt get to see it).This doesnt take away from my 5 stars. I highly recommend this place for families and friends. Check it out!!!

I love this bar! The beers are very well chosen, and the menu has great options for anyone, including a truly killer veggie burger and (my favorite app ever) huge soft Munich-style pretzels served with a good strong mustard. Thanks to the Tapcade crew for providing such a totally comfortable and welcoming place to hang out!

Rather be at the one in zona rosa the staff is way nicer there.

I spent the first part of my 21st birthday here and it was one of the coolest places Ive ever been. They have tons of old consoles and games. They have food and alcohol. There are several different monthly events. I enjoyed many different mixed drinks and several different games. They also have a bunch of old retro arcade games. Definitely somewhere you should go with your friends.

Pretty fun place. Theatre is like an old college class room. Not the most comfortable but has a pretty big screen and gets a great mix of independent movies. Arcade is fun and cheap. Beer selection needs to be better. I guess I was expecting more. Pinball costs 25 cents a game and really takes you back. Staff is friendly

Visited this place on vacation recently. Seems like it would be a really fun night out with or without the family. Good food, nice portions and fair price. Excellent beer list with something for everyone. The classic arcade games are a hoot even if the pay for pinball machines steal your money. Had a really fun time here. Would definitely go back.

Such an amazing place to go. Went for my sons 13th birthday and it was phenomenal food and service. Our waiter was so great...checked on us regularly and was so accommodating! Great staff all around. The BBQ wings are to die for food came out fresh fast and flavorful! Very reasonable entertaining with a wide variety of craft beer on tap.

This place was ok. Handful of the games werent working. The place was pretty dead for a weekend. Drink selection was fair. I had a good time but think other similar options in the city were better.

It’s fun. V crowded during peak times.

The burgers are excellent. Unfortunately, the service was lousy, as my waiter forgot about half my order - but the environment, and I feel that my waiter was an isolated experience. They offer a gaming friendly environment, with cheap options to experience unlimited arcade games and cool throwback items everywhere. Worth it for the food alone.

Great food and fun retro video games what more do you need .

This is a lot more chill than up down. More space to move around but that is because there is a lot fewer games. A lot of them are in pretty bad shape too. This is the dive version of an adult arcade.

Really liked this place. Parking is a bit of an issue. Food isnt bad. Game pass was pretty cheap. Only drawback to my visit is I realized I had to get out pronto, because the B12 tournament was about to let out.

Tapcade is a fantastic bar! Its one of my favorites in Kansas City. Just as a bar on its own, its a good place to get drinks or hang out with friends. Its not too loud, the employees are very polite and power provide great service by getting drinks for you or helping you out, and work hard to keep the place clean and make everybody happy. Tapcade also has a great beer list.What makes Tapcade more than just a good bar and gets it a five star rating are the games. They have at least a dozen old school arcade games you can play as many times as you want for free and you can play almost all of them with a friend or, for at least one game, with 3 other people. They also set up an Nintendo 64 on a projector so you can play Mario Kart with four people total and have other games or even other systems on projectors elsewhere. You can spend a long time getting drinks (at reasonable prices) and playing old arcade games (for free) with friends not even notice the time pass. Usually it isnt very crowded and I rarely have to wait to play a game or get a drink.Id recommend Tapcade to anyone, even if they arent a particularly big fan of video games. Once you get in the atmosphere - and have a couple drinks - youll learn how much fun they can be. Tapcade would get six stars if I could give more of them!

Fun place, lots of games from when we were all kids or retro games for the younger crowd! Lots of local beers from breweries around the area and a full bar for those that prefer cocktails. A theater in back that I didnt get a chance to check out. It is very loud when crowded.

Fun friendly atmosphere. Pinball games!

$5 for unlimited games is amazing. However, the games they had werent games I really enjoy playing. Others might though. They had Dig Dug, Centipede, Galaga, Space Invaders, Ms Pacman, and several others.

The food was really excellent. In our group of 6 everyone enjoyed what they ordered. We all shared the buffalo chicken rangoons. Although they had the buffalo flavor, they were quite mild and not overly spicy! Aside from that the beer and drink menu was extensive and the video games were fun for the kids and adults.

Awesome spot to geek out! Good range of classic arcade games from Star Wars to X-Men, TMNT, NBA Jam, and so many more. Craft beer aficionados will enjoy the expansive list. Appetizers like the poutine, fried pickles, buffalo rangoon, and wings are fun diversion. Also cant go wrong with a burrito! Worth multiple trips with all your friends.

Good food menu and cheap drinks, the arcade is older but has a lot of options

This is a pretty fun place. We were able to get it for a work event. Which we got a great selection of beers (IPA) and got unlimited access to the arcade. Its a great place for people who love the arcade. I could sure see the younger crowd who wants new games not linking it. Great for the middle age and older crowd.

Fun. Could spend the whole afternoon there

Super cool place! One flat fee for unlimited gaming, infinite beers on tap and mouth watering food.

Will not be back.We were in on Monday, June 24, 2019 for a workplace gathering. Service was slow, and rude. While we were there (party of 8), a large gathering arrived, and immediately received all of the staffs attention, and our bad service immediately got worse.Food that finally did arrive, was not hot, and not good.If you cant serve all of your customers with the same level of service simply because you get a larger party in, then perhaps you should either close for those parties, or hire more, better trained staff.

Wings are amazing. Jumbo sized and way more than I could eat!

I Highly recommend. $5 a person for unlimited arcade style games. Bar, dank food and great service. 420 Melt down Burrito is a gift to KC.

Very friendly staff, very positive atmosphere. Gaming was very cheap ($5 for unlimited!!). Will be coming back to try food

Im not an arcade gamer, so see arcade was more or less a light show for me. But, my crowd had a good time, and the beer was good and reasonably priced, so I got to give it 5 stars. The staff were excellent. They showed up when we needed they went away when we didnt. Really nice beer selection.

Someone needs to call ousha on this place... the food is not properly prepped ... the refrigerator keeps breaking.. the grill is never cleaned properly... also they have no problem with serving old food or expired food. I have witnessed them still serving old burgers and old chicken from weeks ago... someone please call ousha to get these things handled

Best beer bar in KC. Rotating tap selection always has new stuff, heavy on unusual regional beers, but plenty of normal stuff for your Bros too. Food menu is a greasy dream, game selection retro and flat rate to play. Always a few $4 craft brews on the list, so its a great watering hole if youre living large or digging through the couch.

This is the greatest arcade bar of all arcade bars. This is also the 1,000 review about it. Be advised. This place is incredible. Food is dope, owners are chill, employees are chill.

So there are a lot of positives but also a couple of negatives about Tapcade.Positives:-$5 all you can play video games - a much better model if you want to spend a chunk of time playing and not keep coughing up quarters-They have a movie theater! They have movie events, show older movies and serve food. Its informal and really fun.-Drinks and food are good and there is a variety of options. Its not one of this places where you only have 5 choices and hope for the best.-Lots of tables and fun to bring kids during the day, but also, nice because kids arent allowed at night.Negatives:-Depending on timing and your accessibility issues, parking can suck. Sometimes its packed down there.-They stop serving their full menu at 10 and some movies start at 10, so you have a MUCH smaller selection to work with if you plan to eat.-Their pinball options are lame and no skeeball.-The theater is smallish so if your chosen movie is popular, make sure to get there early and stand in line because there are no assigned seats and it will be a dash to sit with your peeps.

Good games. $5 to play all you want. N64 is awesome. Food was good. Wish they had some shooting games though. Area 51, time crisis. Maybe some more 90s games too. Still good though.

This was fun. Great selection of the most popular arcade games I was looking for and a good list of N64 and Sega Genesis games for the screens/projector. The tap list is impressive as well. Cant beat $5 unlimited games on a weekend.

Great place to have a drink and food. Good selection of arcade machines

Really great concept. Classic arcade games and beer. Brilliant

Drinks were so so and the arcade games are good. Wish they had more retro games like ski ball or basketball.

Few of the games didnt work right but food was great the 420 burrito

Taking the gf back to have some fun. We likes it and is a must do again.

The staff was overwhelmed, very slow service. After a long wait we asked about our order, told it would be right out. The third time he said they were out of cookie dough so we wouldnt get cookies. This is after almost 2 hours. We were with a group so we had good conversations, but wont be back.

Amazing place with great service and staff. Facility is very clean and provides a much needed escape from the day to day. Qaulity retro arcade and the food made in house is memorable. Only reason it does not have 5 out of 5 in my book is they got rid of the dream burrito. Which was a three pound burrito and in my opinion the most original and best in KC.

Recently discovered this place. They have a burger called The Ron Swanson and its dang delicious! The game variety is also super great!! Do some wrist warm ups before arriving because youll be tap tap tapping the night away once inside!

Food was meh. I know its an arcade, but the food could use a boost. The arcade was fun and worth the $5.

Game selection blahnik. Food ok, service ok, decor a minus.