Bibbiti

Bibbiti

Reviews Summary

The consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with most reviewers praising the claw machines for being fair and winnable, unlike typical rigged machines. Many highlight the cute, high-quality plushies and the unique trade-up system for larger prizes. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. While a few note the cost can add up, the overall experience is seen as fun, rewarding, and reminiscent of Japanese arcades. The only minor criticisms mention occasional luck-based mechanics or price concerns, but these are rare exceptions in a sea of 5-star ratings.

About This Listing

Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

1533 Taraval St

San Francisco, California 94116

Hours

Monday 11AM-4:45PM
Tuesday 11AM-4:45PM
Wednesday 11AM-4:45PM
Thursday 11AM-4:45PM
Friday 11AM-7PM
Saturday 11AM-7PM
Sunday 11AM-6PM

Customer Reviews

We got six plushies, two keychains, a toy car and a clip with 52 tokens for a 19% win rate or $5 per win + fun playing. We traded four plushies for a Psyduck bag. I love my new kirby keychain. Overall, it was very fun. There was a lot of time for positioning the claw. Sometimes the machines seemed a bit metered because the claw would bounce open when it retracted, but it was still an overall good experience and our three year old was able to win a plushie without assistance. The staff person was really nic

TLDR: claw machine games that aren't a ripoff?! Come enjoy! We came in here walking past and there were a few people inside, already holding prizes. Curious, we got $10 worth and tried our luck. I ended up winning four plushies with $10 and it was awesome! Everyone was having fun winning and the prices are a reasonable $1 a try, plus if you buy more at one time, you get more plays ! Definitely come check it out

Looking at the reviews before coming they are all super positive but sounded somewhat unnatural / fake. So it turns out you get up to $6 worth of free tokens by posting good reviews on Google Review and Yelp (is this kind of bribery even allowed?) The truth is that the claw machine settings are pretty scam. It almost always lets go at the top. We spent 20 tries and didn't get anything. Nothing. Maybe in the off chance that it doesn't let go and you do get something, the plushies are very cheap quality. Wh

A claw game arcade in SF where you can actually win prizes AND the prizes are cute?! Located on Taraval right next to King of Thai and across from Lou's Cafe. Fairly easy to find street parking. They just opened and they have a promo going on - spend $25 and get 5 free tokens. Cash, Venmo, Zelle, or credit card are accepted to redeem tokens. One token per play. I spent $25 and won more than 5 prizes. I was surprised at how easy it was to win prizes compared Round One or any other claw game machines. You

Took the kids here last weekend ? great vibe and friendly staff. Definitely coming back. Its also a chill place for a weekend hangout. Good for families, and service was solid.

Great environment, very energetic. There's about 26 different claw machines (4 small and 22 large), some items are duplicates in some machines. Once you obtain enough plushies, you are able to trade for larger items (at least 8 plushies for larger plushies). Great choice to enjoy with friends.

Walked by and saw this little hole in the wall. Gave it a try with $10 and actually won 3 prizes. I can't remember a time where claw machines are not a rip off. It a dollar per play cheaper than other places I have been. And winning ratio is great!! Staff is nice and friendly! Will definitely bring my little nephew and nieces here! It would be awesome to see them winning these claw machines for once!! Also found out that you can trade in small prizes you win for a bigger one behind the counter

Wonderful place to hang out and get a prize from their many claw machines. On your birthday, you can get a free small plushie. You can also trade up to get a bigger plushie. Spend $100 and get 10 free tokens. On Tuesday, spend $25 and get 5 free tokens.

Really cool place to gain plushies! The room is very comfy, and the claw machine prizes are easily obtainable. There is also an exchange system, which makes getting the plushies you want super easy to get.

Great plushies! I win 3-4 every visit! You can also bank smaller plushies and redeem for larger ones! Friendly service!

This is such a fun little claw arcade that scratched the itch! It's $1 per play but there is the option to trade up on the plushies that you win in the same trip here. There is also a stamp card option! The plushies are actually able to win, and you can ask for rearrangements if you think the stuffed animal ?playfield? is in an orientation that seems impossible!!

So fun at the arcade, family-run and machines are not rigged like Round 1 or Dave & Busters. Can also trade up for bigger prizes!!

Fun for the whole family! We've been here a couple times already. Lots of options and the chances of getting a prize is better than other places. It's nice that you can trade up to get larger stuffed animals if you want.

Bibbiti is such a fun addition to Taraval! The staff is very nice and these machines aren't a scam. Love playing here and the honorable system set up :)

I loved our experience at Bibbiti! Also, I really believe that these cranes are winnable (not at all rigged)! With a bit of skill, you can come home with some adorable plushies or trade up for a big plush! For your convenience, they provide options to not have to carry cash as well, which was so helpful. 10/10 recommend this as a wholesome date night.

Decent claw strength, about seven tries per plush won, but it's because we were the only ones playing at the time. We ended up trading our winnings for a large Pochacco which is of much nicer quality. They also provided us a transparent bag/pouch which can be worn like a backpack. Definitely a considerate touch! We recommend this claw arcade and will visit again whenever we are in town.

This cozy arcade is an absolute delight for anyone who loves cute and cuddly toys. The variety of plushies available is impressive. The staff is friendly and helpful, frequently restocking the machines. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, making it a great place to spend some time with friends or family.

Nice to finally have a claw machine spot in SF! Been having a lot of fun coming here and saving up for a large prize.

The claw was on a cycle, so it opened at the top of the machine 90% of the time, so even if you did grab the plush, the claw would release slightly and drop the plush so it was mostly a game of luck. Even though this flaw was annoying, the prizes were very cute, and the trade ups were a very fun idea.

A pretty fun experience for those looking for claw machine games. The best thing about it is that they offer an exchange system, if you win enough little prizes you can get a bigger prize. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is really nice. Highly recommend if you have time to spare.

We really enjoyed our visit to Bibbiti! My young kids felt good playing and winning on their own, they're already asking to go back. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The prizes were super cute and you can even trade a certain amount to redeem bigger prizes!

Good place to go to if you are looking to have some fun getting stuffed animals. The chances of getting a prize is also pretty high compared to other claw machine places.

Great experience! I really enjoyed coming here with my kids and it is super easy to claw the toys. It is very satisfying and I enjoyed trading up for bigger toys.

Had a really great time and won more prizes than I ever had at any other claw machine place. The prizes are so cute, and we are able trade the smaller prizes for larger ones. Definitely worth checking out!

Miss the arcades from Japan and tired of never winning anything from the other arcades? My family and I were so glad to have found this place. We had so much fun over the course of an hour trying to win different prizes. The place was clean, the prizes were super cute (plus you can trade in smaller prizes for bigger ones), and the ladies at the counter were so sweet and nice! 7 prizes between 3 people! Also, that's a fleshy durian fruit, not the other thing that comes to mind.

Went here for a date with my partner and we got the 25 dollar promotion going on right now and won enough to trade in for a huge prize! The claws felt really fair and there was a great selection!

The place is really cute! They have a good amount of variety, and their prices per play isn't too bad. I would come again to see what else they have in the machines!

Fun spot and the games are fair. Definitely a place to return to have a bit of fun without losing the wallet.

Many options to choose from! I really like all the pink in the store and the cute stuffed animals. Many big stuffed animals too!

Very cute selection of claw machines!! Love the trade up options offered as well. Look forward to coming back and seeing what new options they add.

The claw machine place is super cute with a bunch of options and plushies inside! The girls inside and the workers are super sweet too! Super cute environment inside

Love this cute, fun small business that opened in the Outer Sunset! They have super cute stuffies! Will come here again and spend time with the family!

A claw machine arcade where you can actually win prizes! For $20 I was able to win 3 prizes :D. And you can trade up plushies for bigger plushies too

Super cute and you actually can win prizes here. I won a pochacco!

My son loves claw machines and this place was an awesome time. We won so many stuff animals and we can trade up too.

So fun! We had a great time and won quite a bit of plushies. Would definitely come back, reminded us of Japan.

Cool little claw machine place.it was the first claw machine that I played that wasn't rigged.me and my sister would always check the floor for some coins and we found 2 coins worth of looking.we earned 5 plushies with 36 coins and we were really happy because I'm pretty sure those were the first time we had ever won anything from a claw machine.

Super fun and easy to claw. I like the idea of being trading up. Brought two kids here and they had a blast!

The entire place was really cozy and the plushies were adorable! My favorite was this chicken in a bee costume!

Super fun place. The kid said, "can we come back???"

easy grabs and very fun to go play at. great place to take your family and it is just now opening. me and my family went there and we had a great time

The prizes are super cute and unique ! I love how the trade up system works as well.

Plushies are super cute! Hopefully we get more hangyodon love.

Uh idk if they changed it I came cause of the good reviews but bro 2 small plushies for $20

super cute atmosphere!! claws arent too hard + they have keychains and pins as well.

A couple of my friends came here a few months ago, and we had a wonderful time! The staff are super helpful and kind!

I love claw machines and this place is so cute and has so many plushies!

Glad we found this place! Nice and clean. And we won two prizes!

Lots of fun plushies and options to win. You can also trade up!

Super fun claw machines! Reminds me of the ones in Japan and the games are actually very fair

Saw this place when searching for arcades! If you're looking for big plushies they have them!!

Great place to come with families and friends.easy to win prizes and it's cute

Kids liked playing and they won a few stuffies Thank you

Cute store! Very nice. Lots of prizes.

Great new claw machine store. We won multiple times!

This place was fun and you can actually win things!

This place is very amazing , fantastic prizes and more!

I love the exchange system and its variety of prizes

It has such a cute selection of plushies!

Incredible arcade with a wide range of games, clean facilities, and friendly staff. A blast!

Fun place for the neighborhood and free street parking on Sundays!

so cute! cute claw machine place in the middle of the city ;)

Such cute plushies!! I love it here! ??

Perfect place to hang out with cute plushies!!!

so many cute plushies :)

Would definitely recommend 10/10!

Fun little spot with rotating prizes

claw machines that aren't a scam!!!

I love this place must go

Super fun and rewarding

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”