Chuck E. Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese

Reviews Summary

The reviews show a mix of experiences, with many praising friendly staff and fun for kids, especially during parties. Positive highlights include attentive hosts, clean facilities, and good value for games. However, common complaints mention understaffing, slow service, unclean areas (bathrooms, salad bars), broken games, and unexpected fees. Some found food overpriced or subpar, while others enjoyed the pizza. Temperature control and safety concerns were also noted. Overall, it's a hit for kids but inconsistent in service and maintenance.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Prizes
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.*

How Arcade Prize Games Work

Dive into the excitement of arcade prize games! Expect claw machines, skee-ball, whack-a-mole, or basketball challenges where you test your skills or luck to win tickets or prizes directly. Claw games require precise joystick control to grab toys, while redemption games reward accuracy with tickets to trade for plushies, gadgets, or trinkets at prize counters. Modern setups boast colorful displays and smooth mechanics, blending nostalgia with fresh fun. The thrill of winning and the vibrant arcade vibe make prize games a captivating draw in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

8804 US 31 S

Indianapolis, Indiana 46227

Hours

Monday 10AM-9PM
Tuesday 10AM-9PM
Wednesday 10AM-9PM
Thursday 10AM-9PM
Friday 10AM-9PM
Saturday 10AM-10PM
Sunday 11AM-9PM

Customer Reviews

Food was good but everything has changed. They removed the sky tubes and the animatronics. It's an arcade now. Giant screens here. I came for my little sisters birthday and almost cried, same with my mom. Don't bring your kids here unless you want to pay 20 dollars for 2 kids to play on a mini trampoline.

We had my daughters 5th Birthday party there and everyone that was included in our party had a great time and the party host which was also the head person that was over the party planners was our host for the party. I would definitely suggest it for a birthday because they made it so easy to just enjoy the day and if you needed anything they were there too help and answer questions.

It was great going on a Tuesday not packed a few kids which was awesome but ordered some food just to get me by but garbage? never again I got wings some fries the wings just look at the pics more so both were undercooked and the trash should of got pizza instead? I do reviews got and bad so beside the food everything was cool just don't order wings or fries get pizza????

Great place to spend a couple hours playing games with my son, it seemed the day I went the air conditioning wasn't working so well so it was rather warm. But outside of the temperature they had wonderful games. Many of the games were working and the staff were amazing as well

My son always has a blast there. We have a family fun pass so we are there alot. Felicia is awesome she is always so sweet and kind to my son and myself. Always has a smile on her face. She's the best! Ke'Chaun always has a smile on his face when he sees us coming in. He has always been very helpful during check in /out and a smile on his face.

I love going here! Almost more than my kids! I have a membership that they offer now which makes it way cheaper. The staff are awesome! Since I'm a regular I've been there slot and they all are always friendly even to the ones who are flat out rude or have kids that they can't control they stay calm which is more than I could do. They always make my pizza good only thing I wish they had was margaritas lol

The chic working refused to get fresh lettuce....it was all brown and she rolled her eyes when I told her...pizza was pretty good. Fountain machine had 0 ice in either machine.... *"UPDATE"** OWNER REPLIED TO MY REVIEW AND WITHIN 20 MINUTES THE SALAD EAS REPLACED WITH FRESH GREEN SALAD. APPARENTLY THE OWNER CARES BUT THAT BLONDE CHIC DIDN'T. TOO BAD I DIDNT GET SOME OF THST GOOD SALAD.

I was expecting the usual wacky experience that you get at any kid casino. I didn't get that here. We chose the base party package for 20 people and found surprising value. Our host was absolutely amazing! She kept the party on schedule, the area clean, and provided excellent food service! We couldn't have done it without her! From the time we booked, had the initial consultation, and had the party, it was seamless. I would highly recommend this location. It was clean and all the games were working well! I

I was so nervous about having a birthday party for 2 kids but David, Sonny, Phylicia, and Emily took all those fears away and it was an amazing time. Both of my kids said it was the best party ever unlike other places I didn't have to do anything they all took such great care of us and were always close by if there was anything we needed. I would definitely recommend having a party at the one in Greenwood. The kids are already planning their next trip there. Thank you so much for helping them have the best

PLEASE READ! SAFETY AND SECURITY OF OUR CHILDREN IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE AND THESE POLICIES WERE NOT FOLLOWED. As we were leaving, no employees were around to check our hand stamps to make sure the parents/adults were leaving with their own children. This is a company policy. Hand stamps must match to be released from the building. This upsets me the most! Other issues encountered: When paying for the package we chose, we discovered there is also an additional UNADVERTISED $2 charge for a card. Cards have

I LOVED Chuck E Cheese as a kid. My parents brought us here at least once a month as a child. Now? Overpriced considering they got rid of all of the fun games, the playground/tubes to climb have been replaced with an *additional upcharge* trampoline area. So they got rid of the stuff that came with the price of the experience, downgraded the experience, and now charge more. All electronic games also, half of them you can download for free on your phone/tablet. $9.99 for a personal pizza, not bad. But addit

Felicia was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, she made sure our party ran smoothly and that we had everything we needed. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and accommodating, ensuring that all of our requests were met with a smile. Her exceptional service made my son?s birthday party stress-free and enjoyable for everyone. We truly appreciate her effort and dedication to making the experience special. Thank you, Felicia!

We had my youngest son's first birthday here, while there wasn't much for itty bitty kiddos to do we still had loads of fun! The pizza was amazing and the staff was super sweet and helpful every step of the way. The games were all fun to play and they were fairly easy to accommodate playing them with my youngest. Having the cards makes it 100X easier for kids in my opinion (though I do miss the coins!) overall the experience was amazing and well definitely be coming back for future birthdays!

Well, everything was going great. But when I got to the fountain drink, both ice machines had mold, which disgusted me. I couldn't enjoy myself other than that my son got a blast. I met Chuck E. Cheese in person. My son has special needs, so he was very happy. Oh we told the staff and they immediately cleaned it up.

Went very early on a Saturday morning, it's gets busy really fast. The counter staff was super helpful. They also have a trampoline park in this location. Recommend doing the timed play vs the point system!

Had my granddaughter's birthday party here and our hostess was very friendly and on top of things. Everything went smoothly and our group had so much fun even the adults. A little pricey but was worth it play unlimited games got goodie bags for kids didn't have to ask for anything, plenty of plates, silverware, and cups at the table. If you're thinking of having a birthday party here I would recommend it even older kids have fun

Good portions. I was concerned about the warmer above the counter where the pizza is left for collection. I noticed it's very full of dust. I wished it would be cleaned. Today is Wednesday about 12pm.. There was hardly anyone there & the place & restroom were clean. They just need another person up front checking people in. The pizza was delicious, fresh & hot. There was no ice. But variety of soda options. They have a sale on a monthly pass.

My granddaughter had her 5th bday party there!!! 99$ covers 2 large pizzas, and drinks for the kids and unlimited game cards for 2 hours! It was PERFECT!

Kids had a blast. Just wish there were more employees working and able to open the trampoline part. We paid for it but wasn't able to use it since they didn't have someone that could come open the gate.

We were here on Mother's Day and my grandkids had a blast! The manager was courteous and very friendly!!! The majority of the staff was courteous and always helpful. I really like this location. The girl they had sweeping the floor, was RUDE and needs a attitude adjustment!!!!!

Had my child?s birthday here, it was ok. From start to finish our host had an attitude. She didn't even get all the kids ice cream orders. When we told her we would go grab them she took the orders of the ones there and left. Then rolled her eyes when I said a kid didn't get ice cream. The dance party was awful. No one?s kids in anyone?s party including our own wanted to dance on the dance floor. Our party host kept saying ? ohh my god? over and over. They were overall un welcoming. At the end our host ma

My son had an absolute blast! They had tons and tons of games for ALL ages! The staff was great, and Chuck E. Was super nice and accommodating! Will definitely be going here again!

The employees were all behaving like this was the last place that they wanted to be. Please keep your salad bar stocked. A lot of money for sub par food and service

The pizza was fine but we had to wait an hour for our pizza cause their kitchen was too busy. The salad bar is good!

Whatever Jonathan is making, it's not enough! He was so so helpful! He went above & beyond! I appreciate his help beyond words! Can't wait to come back!

Danielle the store manager is a great person and helped through a small situation with our monthly pass and account. WILL RETURN!

Clean, food was good. Staff were friendly. Me and the kids had a lot of fun. We go often.

Great fun night with my two 6 year old boys !!! We dropped 91$ got an extra large pizza 4 drinks small wings and two 2 houre unlimted play card's?? we ended the night with over 3000 tickets !

We had my daughters 5th birthday party here and I was pretty impressed. Their party program is a pretty well oiled machine. The setup and service was efficient and well managed, Khaleesia, who helped us there was very nice. Considering that we got food, drinks, games, birthday cake, songs, and accommodations for 16 people I think it was a great value for the money. The pizza really isn't bad either.

Me and my family came here to see how different things are since covid 19. It was very different no more salad bar. So far every place I been that had buffet are gone. We came in they was doing temperature checks to get in. Once inside we ordered was told no salad bar. All tables were space apart and some games closed. Of course you have to wear face mask. The kids had fun. They even had hand sanitation that smell like cookies ??

So rude told my child he was too big even though he is 4ft 9 and the slide alows kids who are older than 5:6

Honestly it's five star for what you're expecting it's got a nice priced entertainment for the family pizzas decent enough for what you pay it literally gives you everything that you're expecting when you go to a Chuck E cheese

Long line to order food, manager standing around not helping the cashiers, to make line go by fast. Beer was at room temp and the building was hot

Just had my son?s party here , things went well as expected . Then my host took a twist towards the end and began to get an attitude . Me and a few of my family helped me to clear the entire party table , and made sure to be in booths by the ending time ! I did not pay until my guest began to leave , as the line was so long and I wanted to make sure to let all my guest know they were noticed and to get pictures before they left ! But this host seemed real rude when I hadn't went to pay yet . I just didn't u

Food is way overpriced so we played games and it's very budget friendly and worth every penny the experience was great!

The whole place sucks. We only stopped in recently after several years of not going, to have lunch. The second we walk in the worker says just to let you know it will be over 2+hrs on food orders. There were maybe 6 people in the place total. The games don't work half the time. The one thing my kids wanted to do, the trampoline, cost extra.

We were on a time crunch- waited in line for 20 minutes for our kid to go play (we were the only ones waiting). No one helped despite seeing us, so we left

Several games not operating correctly... Some light up & move slowly, others not at all. Many of the games required reading instructions to even understand how to play. 3 of 4 commodes were too dirty to use. The drink area was a sticky mess. The staff was unfriendly. I would not recommend spending your time or money there.

Soo many kids! LOL the crew that works there have more patience then what I would have! And the staff was kind to even the meanest, nasty customers! Could not believe how some mothers dressed and acted to the staff! Edit review. Be prepared to buy jump socks AND jump time on the trampolines! Yes each are separate socks and jump time is it's own cost definitely cheaper than sky zone and urban air!! But only for the small kids.

It was insanely crowded which I understand. But it was heavily understaffed. It took forever for anything at the desk. Went for a party and they didn't even have all the party supplies you were supposed to get. Didn't bother to mention it either until they were requested. The entire experience was just a mess. I feel bad for the young employees because you could tell they were overwhelmed.

Salad bar will do. The staff are a lovely bunch of dedicated employees. Very kind ??

I believe it was just assumed we were regulars but it was actually my first time. The attendants were sweet and cordial. We were not told salad was extra so I just took paper plates and got my wife a salad. Young attendant asked, "were you not given salad plate?" I said I didn't know there was one. She was nice got me plastic wear. I looked a receipt and saw no charge for salad and went to pay. Very nice lady. Pizza and check in at 1:14. Pizza order lost. No pizza until 2:30 after a gentle reminder. Staff w

The staff on the southside of Indianapolis chucky e cheese was not paying attention two kids going in and out I feel the safety of children could have been better and the host could have been more energetic on Dancing with the children on the dance floor and the games should have more than just one chance at a time before you used to get three chances when you played a game now you just get 1 credit I feel this is cheap it is cheating in children out of tickets Chuck-E-Cheese need to put digital animatr

The quality of the pizza here as well as the price range I would for surely suggest not buying the food from here. The system of not using coins to play games it quite ridiculous in my opinion as well but other than that very family friendly and they got the cheapest beer on the market.

Glad the ball pit is gone! My 2 year old loves it there! Had her 2nd party there. Our host was prompt and friendly. Facility was pretty clean. Love the breadsticks with ranch! Cotton candy and dip n dots are always a favorite for the older kids! The ticket blaster was a riot and hilarious to watch my daughter and husband in!

It was extremely Hot . Had to change the kids clothes while there do to the. Sweating so bad. It smelled of urine. Fifthy bathrooms. And 70% of games /rides said temporary out of service. Salad bar was nasty. Not kept up with. Other than those things the employees were very friendly and did their job to the best of their ability. We won't be back to the one on the southside.

Great place! Fast service! Clean! Friendly staff!

I love this place & I 100% recommend it for kid birthday parties & family time! The employees are super friendly & always hands-on with everything! The managers are also always ready to help out customers. Birthday hosts always take initiative & do their best to take the weight off parents. 10/10 service, employees, & food!

i loved the visit i got to play a lot of games and chuck e was very nice the pizzas pretty good i except there was the max of 2 machines that broke and a machine kinda broke from my play pass it got stuck on the reading pass thing and it broke so pls fix that but my visit was pretty good the dance floors nice this is all my review i just love the cec lol i also love how its next to a five below

We had a great 4th Birthday Party for our Grand-daughter here! Great service, PLENTY of room for 30+ children and adults!

A bit pricy and when you reserve a table for a birthday party, they rush you out when your time is up. My grandsons party was 11 to 1 and, although our table was not reserved for another party, because the table NEXT to it had a party coming at 1 ,we were told our time was up . Do yourself a favor and have your childs party at Great Times or better yet a public park and bring pizza or have it delivered. Kids will have just as much fun for a whole lot less $ and they'll get fresh air that many kids are in l

Loved it, big changes, but we adapted. Two large stuffed crust pizzas and 4 drinks 60.00. The games are by the time now. No real live entertainment, but Chuck E.Cheese will show his face hours apart. Great place, but I wish there was a person at all times sanitizing the place. I saw many boogers picked and so many sneezes at the games.

Pizza was delicious like usual. and the staff was fantastic. But it's not the same child rat casino I once knew. Not a single child was happy to see Chuck E? The rat isn't scary anymore the band is gone, ball pit. No more tokens or tickets. Sad to say I don't think we will be going to anymore rat casinos! It's not the staff?s fault it's the company. But this location has been the best since the early 90?s 2000?s. So I'm thanking the staff for a fun time.

The food was awful. My service was terrible and couldn't find the host 90% of the time cause she was hosting and managing. One of my wristbands didn't work and when I asked for a replacement I never received it. The table was crowded and we were sitting on top of each other. The salad was brown and looked spoiled. Do not recommend this location.

V nyc place ..kids love to spend time... the charge are bit tricky.. food not v good okey.. . But if your child is happy don't think .. go. N enjoy

Good food. Kids love it. Since they have hourly game passes, it's much more affordable. My kids want to have birthday parties here every year.

Everything was great, but to get a pizza, it was a two hour wait. How disappointing...

Look at these smiles and food just wish it was more "disabled child" friendly... Changing tables and customer service but the kids didn't notice or mind :)

It was very family-friendly. They could use a better variety of games and prizes at this particular location, but our party had great fun overall. Excellent attraction.

Its a chuck e cheese.. fun games for the kiddos, clean, and the pizza is on point.

Food was ok, service not one smile or friendly greeting. Tables were dirty from previously people

Had my son's 4th bday here. He had a blast. Would have rated a 5 but or party host had the personality of a rock.

Quite expensive for an hours play with food and drinks, seems more geared up for 5 years on up to 12 year Olds. No shows anymore or animal interaction was only chucky. The prizes still weak and cheesy for the cost of play. For the most part we enjoyed the time with the grand children.

I wish they still had the indoor play equipment. But the kids still love the games:-)

We took our son here for one of his buddies birthday party. Our kids had a lot of fun. Our attendant for the party could not have been nicer to the kids. There was a couple of machines down but you always have a chance of that no matter where you go to play games. We took our kids when they were younger here for birthdays and still have great memories.

If course, this place is not a fun as it used to be but I'll go because I want my kids to have fun and they always love it. Can never beat free entry, but I miss the old ways so this review may be biased. I did not like how staff was standing around the salad bar and leaning up against it. Also the drinking areas were nasty and I didn't want to get anything. Bathrooms are not clean either. Post CoVID, so cleanness is priority.

Although the kids had fun, we should have been told the schedule for the party upon arrival. Party was 10a-12p(mid tier pkg). They brought the pizza to the table at 10:20a. (We weren't given an option.) There was supposed to be 6 balloons, we didn't get any, (not available), the goodie bag for the birthday child was just the bag, no "goodies". Just whatever you get with your tickets to put in it. At $27 per kid (5 minimum) Should have been more organized.

I think there was new management. Ordered right away. They had plenty of staff. They had a ton of new games. Pizza was amazing. Service was great. There were a ton of people inside the store but we didn't wait to play any games and none of them were broken or had any issues not working. We drive over an hour to get there and I can't wait till we go back. Awesome and fun time.

Not the best trip that we've had going. Was busy but not enough to seem like it was going to be a big deal. Lots if kids in costumes for Halloween deal they have going on. A few employees standing around. It looked to be a Manager running the front register. I was standing to the side of the line trying to get boxes for our pizza right after it came out so what was left over was not left on table with nothing over it. This took close to 20 minutes. The kids and my wife kept looking over to see if I was stil

Me and my 7 year old daughter went today 01/29/2021. Around 2-2:30 PM. I walked in was instantly greeted by the manager and decided to pay for a hour pass. Me and my daughter walked to the restroom before we started to play. She had a anxiety attack and didn't feel comfortable being there. So we was heading out and I stopped to speak with the manager and told him we had to unfortunately leave do to issues my daughter has and he instantly refunded me as well as apologized! Not that it was his fault by any me

Great place for playing arcade games and other kids games. Food is good, but food service was incredibly slow our last visit.

Had a great experience for the first time i came here with my daughter to celebrate her birthday!Staff was always there to help,nice and clean!For kids safety and establishment someone needs to be by the exit at all times .I seen a kid leave the premises running and come back inside running . Air conditioning needs to be higher it was hot or humid!!!! Pictures on google maps are outdated all games were working.I almost did not bring my daughter based on reviews.I am so glad i brought my daughter despite rev

The Birthday party package was awesome and so was the pizza...delicious...Chuck E. Cheese came a long way that I remember from 10 years ago. Super friendly stuff and no crowds of kids. The medium 5 kids package was only 145$ with pizza, drinks and icecream. My 5 year old daughter loved her Birthday party ...it was awesome, and way less expensive than the adventure park from last year. Thank you Chuck E. Cheese. Highly recommend.

We had a really good time. The employees are friendly and helpful. Chuck E Cheese makes frequent appearances and will pose with your child when asked politely. The games are fun and kid friendly. Adults can play most of them as well. I deducted a star due to the quality of the pizza. Definitely going again!

Took the grandkids recently & the place was nothing like it used to be. Food wasn't as good but yet astronomical prices. Seemed run-down and dirty. Grandson kept getting his leg caught in one attraction. Won't go back.

The tickets are outrageous this is supposed to be a fun thing for children you spend 60 bucks on games etc to only get 2 piece of candy than the salad bar alone was 10.99 it wasn't even worth it you tell them how many people you have and they don't give you enough plates or silverware the games some had to be re started only two workers who were decent people the other ones just didn't even act like they didn't help I'm sorry but I won't be returning to this one!! It's sad it's for children but yet can't en

Awesome staff and lots of fun! All the games were working and since we used a coupon the price couldn't be beat! I highly suggest looking up coupons before going, but we had unlimited play for 3 kids for an hour for only $25!

Our grandsons had a great time playing games. We watched an employees friend have his kids eat at the salad bar. One used the serving spoons for eating. A second was sticking his hands in the Ranch Dressing to lick the dressing. Dad spoke with his lady friend (employee) through the kitchen window while the kids did whatever they wanted. She also came out to the counter and gave his kids a bin to get as many suckers as they wanted.

Our granddaughter enjoyed her time here. We went on a Saturday morning so there many customers in the restaurant:

There needs to be more supervision. Good place for young kids.

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Arcade prize games are a thrilling highlight in 2025! Claw machines, skee-ball, and ticket-redemption games like basketball offer a rush of skill and chance, with rewards like plushies, toys, or electronics up for grabs. Modern machines feature vibrant lights, digital scoreboards, and responsive controls, amplifying the fun. The lively arcade atmosphere, with cheering crowds and buzzing energy, makes every win feel epic.