Claw Daddy Arcades - Montebello

Claw Daddy Arcades - Montebello

Reviews Summary

The consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with most reviewers praising the fun experience, easy-to-win claw machines, and exceptionally friendly, helpful staff. Many highlight winning prizes, fair gameplay, and the owner's willingness to assist. A few negative reviews mention rigged machines or difficulty winning, but these are rare exceptions. The arcade is described as clean, welcoming, and great for families, with many vowing to return.

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

2103 Montebello Town Center

Montebello, California 90640

Hours

Monday 10AM-9PM
Tuesday 10AM-9PM
Wednesday 10AM-9PM
Thursday 10AM-9PM
Friday 10AM-9PM
Saturday 10AM-9PM
Sunday 11AM-7PM

Customer Reviews

I always stop by here when I come to the Montebello mall ?? every time the prizes are very easy to win and there are good prizes for exchanges. The claws have decent grips. The only thing to watch out for is some machines cost 10 credits while most cost 8 credits. The credit exchange rate isn't too bad either. The jumbo prizes were okay this time but I got to exchange 10 plushies for a gudetama.

met the owner and he was friendly, easy to have a conversation with, staff super helpful and assisted us with some prizes, highly recommend, such a chill spot and you will win prizes, all licensed and certified, prizes vary and you are able to swap for others, however i wish they were better but its alright overall, had some cute ones but wish they had pacman!

Came with my 6 year old today for the first time. She won a couple plushes here. Clean and fun place id you like claw games. The staff is helpful and friendly as well. The staff moved a plush my daughter really wanted in a spot that was easier i appreciate that.

Such a cute place!! Cute plushies and figurines to trade for! Def would come again with more friends!!

The staff and employees are very nice! The service was fantastic! They were always making sure we were satisfied with the machines. They always answered our questions whenever. Zitlalic and Bree had an amazing attitude throughout our visit. Within my years at arcades, this has to be one of the best! Would highly recommend.

Just went to claw daddy's and had a amazing time. Normally claw machines are hard. But the staff is amazing and will help you by moving pieces and letting you trade for any character you want. We will be back soon!

Great staff. Very welcoming when we came in. Very helpful made sure we knew how to use the claw machines even giving kids another chance at a games. Definitely will visit again.

Claw Daddy?s is hands down my favorite Claw place! You are ALWAYS a winner here! The employees are just so kind, welcoming, and helpful. I have been to other claw places and nothing can ever compete with Claw Daddy. My children and myself always have the upmost fun here. It's not pricey. The employees will help re-arrange plushies so you can win. And you can trade in your smaller plushies for BIGGER items! ?? Our favorite trade-ups are the Pokemon Funko-pops ?? Don't miss out! Make your way to Claw Daddy as

The family and I had a great and wonderful time...the worker Angela or I ?? think that's her name damn If you read this I apologize ?? but she was the best host to us and everyone around that place my daughters came out with huge smiles on their faces.. definitely going back now to save up again ?? u know why "A".. Thank you for everything...

Cute plush prizes and nice family atmosphere. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. They can help "fluff" the prizes for you and help give you the advantage to win. You can even ask to trade for a different plush that you want or trade in smaller prizes for bigger ones.

Best claw arcade ever! The owner gave us tips, a couple free tries on the house, and even repositioned the plushies to help us grab them! Strong machine claws for sure. We grabbed a bag full of plushies and we are noobs!

Awesome arcade! Plushies are cute and soft!! Owner is friendly and gave us a 5 free games on one of the rigged games where you try to cut a sting just so my friends and I could test our luck. For 10 bucks, we won one plushie and it came with a free prize as well just for purchasing $10 worth of credits!

Such a fun little arcade! Tons of cute crane prizes, if it's your first time there the game attendant will guide you on how to purchase a reload game card and how to play the claw machines, the touch screen will show you different options in pricing and amount of credits once your set you just tap the crane game and get started winning!! It's a small corner of the mall next to Macy's home upstairs on second floor, I went around opening time and it was empty as we were playing more families started to enjoy

The most inexpensive way for kids to win prizes. Jesse helped my daughter and I and she had a blast. Thank you Jesse for your patience and kindness.

I took my daughter to claw daddy for the first time.. each and every single staff were so kind, helpful and friendly! The staff made our experience at claw daddy fun and welcoming :) My 7 year old was able to win so many prizes!

This place is great !! My kiddo wanted to check it out and he had a blast, won a bunch of cool plushies and traded them in for some pretty cool headphones. The employee there went completely above and beyond. From the start she taught us how to play each machine and gave us cool tips. Not often you see someone putting in that much effort in a small place like that but it was definitely noted. Unfortunately didn't catch her name but she deserves a raise !!

Best arcade ever; it is always clean and staff is super friendly! Besides their amazing service they always have a variety of prices and the machines are very easy to use!

Had so much fun, hayle was great!! She was super sweet and helpful

My daughter and I had an amazing time at Claw Daddy! We heard about this place through my wife?s cousin who talked it up - it was even better than we anticipated. Machines were all new with lots of different prizes, staff was very friendly for us first timers, and we even got to meet the owner. He is very excited about this place, very experienced with claw machines, and seems to just want to create the best experience for anyone that comes in. He makes Claw Daddy the best claw machine place we've been to

Great place for a good time if you like claw machines. The best and most fair claws I've tried! Staff is great too, special thanks to Valerie!

Best place to have fun my brother and I played most of the games and won 2 Pok?mon and the worker there helped us out.

Came here with my wife and two girls for the first time and had a great time! The staff was very helpful to get us started and the claw machines were very fun and rewarding. I will definitely recommend this place!

One of the best claw machine in San Gabriel valley! The owner actually helps you and want you to win plushies. He'll even position the toy so that you'll have a higher chance in winning. The claw machines actually grab the toys unlike other places. This place brought back memories when I was in Japan where claw machines were EVERYWHERE. Super dope place to bring your little ones, friends and family. Definitely check them out if you're around the area!

this place is amazing!! the grip on the claw is legit any noob like me and my girl win, even a toddler can and the boss man is a real G for real

We were looking forward to this arcade for quite some time. When we got there we were more than amazed at just how friendly Melissa was. The prices are reasonable and the staff is always nice to help and demonstrate to you how to play the claws. You can also ask them for help when it comes to re arrange a plush. Definitely coming back in the near future

Staff and owner on the floor were very helpful in both accommodating our needs and giving us advice. Was able to win lots of plushies and trade them in for a more ?premium? plushie. Great place where you can actually win things, will be coming back with the family. Thank you to the owner and staff for your exceptional service.

We loved playing here! My son loves claw machines and he'd actually win prizes! ?? I wish we had something like this in Colorado. Our money was definitely well spent & we got some really cute prizes!

Soo fuuun. I'm really digging these claw machine places that are popping up. This place is smaller than other claw machine arcades but if you get the technique, you'll win some prizes. I was on a little winning streak but then all the excitement got to me lol and I started missing. Still so fun. Walked away with a handful of stuffies.

Initially my kids were excited ro try this place out. I have to say as a person who loves to play claw machines her whole life these claw machines are definitely rigged to lose. Yeah, most claw machines are loose so items fall but out of 5 different machines that caught something, all fell. Then my son played the game with cards that drop into the slot . The game requires you to push down a switch at the right moment. My son played it 6 times. On the 7th time he had made it and the stick the pushes down on

The staff are very friendly ...cool funko pop ????

This place is a dream come true, I love cranes and this place does not disappoint. They have the best plushies and the staff gives you tips on how to win. You can trade small plushies up for bigger plush. My family loved it and we'll be back soon!!!!

Employee was super kind and helpful, walked away with two hello kitty plushies! Would recommend since they're not the type of machines to be super weak and not grab anything.

I love the service at claw daddy?s and all the prizes even though I tried 18 games and got 2 things

Such a fun place. Really nice staff, just a little hot in there but I had so much fun and left with prizes!!

A little small but good deals and for sure you will walk away with one prize. The workers are super nice and very helpdul in using the claw machines andto show how to win??

great customer service and cool machines!

Staff are friendly. The machines are not that difficult.

My favorite place for claw machines!prizes are SUPER easy to win and affordable prices are loved!

One of the very few claw machine places that isn't completely rigged. Im impressed tbh. 10/10

Had a blast here and won SO many great prizes! Can't wait to go back!

Great service, and the claws actually work!!!

Fun & cute place. The employees are especially nice & informative!!!

It's cute our mall needed an arcade of some sort

Waste of money. Claw machines drops plushies everytime.

Worth it. Claw prizes return is great

Cool little spot to stop by at the mall and win a prize.

(Translated by Google) This is the best place to play with dolls that I have ever seen. Although it is not easy to win, you will not leave empty-handed. For parents who take their children to play, they don't actually care how much they spend, but they want their children to have fun. I believe that most of the people who come here spend 30 US dollars, or even more, because spending 30 US dollars will get extra gifts, which is equivalent to spending 30 US dollars to buy a few dolls, but with the added enter

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?

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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.”