Kawaii Klaws

Kawaii Klaws

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the fun, vibrant atmosphere and variety of claw machines, with many enjoying the challenge and winning cute plushies. Positive feedback highlights friendly staff, clean facilities, and free token promotions. However, several complaints mention rigged machines, weak claws, and unfair difficulty, leading to frustration and wasted money. A few also criticize poor AC and alleged racial bias. While many find it a great family or date spot, others warn it’s a cash grab with inconsistent win rates.

About This Listing

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

Good for kids
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

1021 S Glendora Ave

West Covina, California 91790

Hours

Monday 12-10PM
Tuesday 12-10PM
Wednesday 12-10PM
Thursday 12-10PM
Friday 12-11PM
Saturday 10AM-11PM
Sunday 10AM-10PM

Customer Reviews

Small place but very sweet. Employees are attentive and kind. The prizes are adorable and coming from someone who has been to a lot of claw machine places, this one is worth it. The claw machines aren't too oiled, even a child could win them. My only complaint is the keychain prizes are hard to win in the large claw machines, I'd recommend moving them to the smaller claw machines. Otherwise this place is amazing! If you need a place easy to win for the kids and isn't money hungry this is an amazing place. W

Very nice and lit place for playing claw machines and win prices. Lots of toy selections to choose from. Each play is one dollar for one token. The more you spend the more you save and get more tokens. The downside is the timer is set to 15 seconds so no time to guess placement. Also all the toys are clump together and hard to grab. Some toys are heavy and despite the well lit environment and good date idea I feel this place is better for experience players. I asked the employee to place the toy I want so a

If you want to really actually get some stuffed animals from a claw machine, come here. Yea you will spend a few bucks but its worth it because you will walk out if there with like 10 stuffed animals. At the end of the day when you have your bag of stuffed animals, you can trade all of them in for a bigger one behind the counter. I didnt even know this was a franchise, i love it. The inside is claw machine heaven. Lights are flashing and it feels like your in a huge arcade. The staff was super coo and hel

So I'm from PA and for sure all claw machines back home are rigged. Here they're not at all. I've never won at claw machines before, but I won 4 times!!!! And they are so cute. It's $1 a token so the pricing is amazing. The place is super clean, very lit and has nice variety of plushies. It was super fun. A nice thing is if there is a plushie that you want but didn't win, you can trade one that you won for the one that you want. A great place to spend on my last day of vacation. I didn't get the name of the

Wow I wish I had seen the reviews about this place being racist. We do not support businesses that are like this! We spent over $100 and for nothing. We tried for the labubus and it kept landing in bad positions. As soon as we walked away the staff repositioned it for the other people playing and they won. They never offered to reposition it for us and at $5 a swipe I could have purchased multiples, even over retail!!!

7/20/24 The size of this Kawaii Klaw location should be in Las Vegas instead, though I would rather wait to play when I go to Vegas because it was more difficult here to win stuffed animals. The machines were pretty empty, there was only one employee, and out of the $100 I spent, we only won 7 stuffed animals by PURE luck and flukes. The employee did not provide a bag after the coin transaction which is a huge. The machines and wobbly, the claw drops the stuffed animals the minute it goes up. The employee d

It was my first time at this location and there's plenty of parking and the plaza looked nice. I like that this location has more variety of prizes and plushies, like Sanrio characters and anime characters. There's even machines to win keychains! It's the first claw machine spot that I know of where you can trade in plushies for bigger prizes, which I appreciate. I don't usually go for claw machines because I don't think I'll win but I got 50 tokens and won 7 plushies and each plushie was different (no rep

I recently visited Kawaii Klaws, a charming claw machine arcade, for date night. The ambiance was inviting, and the array of cute prizes added to the fun atmosphere. My date and I had a blast trying our luck at winning various adorable trinkets. It's definitely a memorable spot for a fun and lighthearted date night!

This was our first time at a claw machine arcade and it was so fun! It's addicting because you wanna keep trying to get the stuffy, and when you finally get it it hypes you up to get the next one. The place is clean, everyone (specifically the other guests) was so helpful when we accidentally dropped our entire basket of coins. We will go back soon!

I saw this spot online where everyone won so many prizes so I had to try. There were so many claw machines to try out and I was able to win a couple! All the plushies here are very cute and the staff here were very friendly. They were happy to exchange any prize we got and each game was one token each that cost $1.

His location's going downhill, toys are subpar and the machines are rigged more now. Staff is just okay. I've been to more than a few of their locations and it's all kind of like this now. Sad because it used to be good.

Don't even bother. I was really excited to visit because I've gone to some in Houston that were super fun. I should?ve known when I walked in and saw absolutely NO ONE carrying any stuffed animals. The claw strength is HORRIBLE! I picked up so many plushies and didn't get any. It was packed and NO ONE had ANY plushies. Don't waste your time and money. We will not be back.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! It's my favorite location of Kawaii Klaws and I love the plushie selection and the rotation... I come here almost every weekend lol I am addicted.

My kids and I love this place! It's a perfect place to pass the time while you enjoy your boba drink. $1 per coin. You actually CAN and DO win cute plush toys but it's enough of a challenge that it's not a boring ?everyone wins? all the time. Definitely a place to come back to. The workers are super helpful and friendly. All in all: a fair challenge if you're up to it!

Great place for small kids. They can actually win prizes here unlike Chuck E Cheese. $25 goes a long way here.

Definitely has gone way down hill since it's opening. Prizes are no longer official products most of them are cheap bootlegs. They advertise one coin per play but many machines were 3-5 tokens to play. A machine ate two of my coins and the employee did not help. I haven't even talked about how bad the claws are they are rigged!!! If you want a good prize it will take you at least 15-20 coins definitely do not recommend for anyone. I will tell everyone I know don't check this place out and to save their mone

This place is awesome. I'd love to bring my daughter here. She has the best time ever. The games are fun pretty easy to win a prize. I'm gonna come here again and recommend it to my friends.

This place is so fun! I won 3 items and they give u 3 coins for leaving reviews. My bf and i spent like $35 though and he didn't win anything.

The machines have a somewhat weak grip but you can still walk away with your favorite plushies if you have a little bit of patience. You will certainly need to observe the machines and develop a strategy. I will come back if I'm in the neighborhood. Clean arcade and good atmosphere overall.

The spot is perfect for a date and also the place has a lot of places to get food. So many options for fun :) kawaiiii you can get toys at least one for sure, hello kitty, cinnamon roll and cute stuff

This place was fun and very clean, but all the toys are cheap bootlegs, probably not worth the $1 per play. I wouldn't recommend this place for collectors, but it could be a nice place to take children who wouldn't care about fakes.

I want to put zero stars we just left this place mad the worker gave everybody a labubu and a hello kitty plushy FREE but not us .. not fair ! Idk if cause we hispanics and they weren't but he helped everyone but us very upsetting

Found this claw machine shop searching for ?things to do?. It's in a strip mall with free parking. The complex looks brand new, as half the shops aren't even open yet as of the writing of this review. There are various plushie prizes, from Kirby, Pikachu, Toy Story, Marvel Avengers, TMNT, Sanrio characters just to name a few. You can also trade up for larger plushies. The price per play is one token ($1), which is pretty affordable. Be sure to do check ins and reviews to get free tokens. They even have 6

It's a cute place. We got some boba next door and then came to hang out for a bit. They have cute music playing and you can get free coins with Google and Yelp. Won a cute little pig after 3 tries! They also have some cool gachapon

love this place you can have great memories from playing there claw machines and win many cool prizes. at first, it's hard to win but in the end i won a few prizes that made me smile.

Staff were really nice. And the claw machine actually gave our daughter a chance to win some prizes. Unlike many of the claw machines that are rigged. This one gives you a fair chance! ????

Loved this arcade! The claws are actually strong enough for you to win the plushies. They have the cutest toys and the place is so spacious and colorful. Bring your friends and family and have a great time here!

Spent $40 and left with nothing except sad kids, felt the claws are way too rigged

Wonderful place. My children and grandchildren had such a good time and even won me all the ninja turtles. The music was fun and the staff are very nice

It was a rainy day. My girl and I was bored so we decided to check this spot out. I went in and won 8 dolls with $25, cheaper than me going out to buy a doll and pretend I won. This spot is great!

This place is really cool! Perfect place to bring friends and family on a Friday night!

It was fun but the machines are so rigged that it's almost impossible to win anything. I spent $60, had a good grip almost every time and still came up empty handed. Claw drops the toy every time it reaches the top. Giving 2 stars because they gave us this after not winning. Don't think I'll be going back.

this is a great place for kids and adults! check in for 3 free! They have a lot of different machines, different cute stuffies to choose from! We went to boomers, got a refund and then came here! So happy we did.

The prizes are so nice! Such a cool chill atmosphere and the scenery is so colorful and fun ! The plushie wall is such a vibe !

No Guarantee wins can easily spend 20 dollars and get nothing Overpriced ran by kids who don't care and an owner who's greedy Any other claw place is better

Great place to play and pass the time. Bring the kids and enjoy the atmosphere. Music is upbeat and fun exciting, adds to the adrenaline. The only bad thing is convincing everyone it's time to go!

Kawaii Claws for the win! This place is honestly so much fun. We came back for a second time on a Friday night and couldn't think of a better way to wind down from the work week. The owners and staff are kind and friendly. We love that it's a family run business and can't wait for them open more locations closer to us. It's about an hour drive, but always worth it! If you like claw games COME CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!

Scam. Claw machine jerks too much and drops toys after they've been firmly picked up.

It's alright. Its clean and spacious. I wish they fixed the token machines to accept card and the gashapon machines were working.

I'm in kawaii klaws with a group of friends it's super fun ! There is lot of claw games and a lot of people. The vibe is friendly and upbeat. There is a ton of plushies to win from all sorts of pop culture icons. I managed to win a pack of Pok?mon cards !! It was really hard though. The Pok?mon cards are probably not the best value but my friends won a bunch of plushies

Very clean atmosphere and the machines look very modern and futuristic. The machines themselves have strong claws so they don't feel like they slip out. A place you must check out!

Fun place to play with some claw machines! Atae was so kind and his customer service was exceptional! With a bit of strategy and practice, these claw machines will give prizes. thank you again Atae!

This place is fun for the whole family. The toys are definitely winnable. It's very spacious and I like that. They are very nice and friendly here you can take the small toys and trade it for bigger toys. Toys are definitely winnable. They have fun music and I love the cute and arcade vibes here; there's plenty of parking in the parking lot.

My daughter loved it. And you can trade up your prices. Reasonable price per claw. Definitely something fun to do when visiting.

If this was not 25 miles away from where I live, for sure we'll be here everyday! My goodness we are so excited Kawaii Klaws is finally open 25 mins away from LA! Super kawaii and cool idea to take the kids here for a family or date night! So many claw machines with cute plushies! I heard they do rotate their plushie choices so for sure this is another plus. They have pokemon, tokidoki and Sanrio plushies just to name a few! The kids loved being here! We got so many toys we all kept! But also it's definite

So fun, highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun time with family or claw machine enthusiasts. Staff was super nice and accommodating! Overall great vibes!!

Staff are very sweet and there are a large variety of items to choose from.

This place is so cute. Different variety of claw machines. It's great to hang out with friends.

The vibes of this place are so ?kawaii? HAHA! But on a real note this place is so cute and I love playing on their claw machines. Their trade in promo is very unique! Check this place out!

This place is so magical and such a great date night for you and your king! 10/10 recommend! I have literally been here all week!

Great place to go to it's affordable and you can win many prizes and you can switch them out if you want a bigger toy than the small toy great place to go to

so much fun!! totally recommend to anyone visiting lakeline mall!!

Fun place with a lot of great plushies. We always have a great time when we come.

Very small. $1 per play. It's difficult to win. The cotton candy is $8!! The stuffed animals are weird looking. I won't be back here again.

Employees are super nice but the machines are program to release the klaws early. Ripoff

Great place to take your kids, I been here twice with my daughter and every time we win and have a blast highly recommend!

Be awear of a no refund policy was not told. Just said it's a policy we have somewhere on the front desk

We love this place, perfect for family hangout. The kids love kids placeZ

Went here for the first time today. Had a blast ! The staff is friendly. The machines are challenging but it is very possible to win with a few tries. I love that they give you an option to size up on your prize. I left with a HUGE my Melody plush ! They even give you a free plush if you spend a certain amount. Will definitely be back again !

OMG, this place is so much fun! Great time for any and all Claw lovers.

We do the hood cleaning next door at the coffee shop Stop by support local businesses

This is such a cute claw machine place!! You can catch smaller toys to trade in for bigger prices The service is quick and nice.

It is a good place not only for kids but adults. So cute!

Fun place to take the kids. Unfortunately, the claws are rigged. The moment the claw goes up, it shakes a lot, which ends up dropping the plushie. Out of the 50 or so guests I saw, only one won one plushie. Out of the 22 tokens spent, I successfully grabbed 10 of them, only to be dropped once the claw either went up or moved. The claw moves in jerky motion, which forces the prize to be dropped. This place is good for only going one time for the experience and ambiance. Save your money on this one. The gener

Stingiest claw machine place I have ever been to. 3 of us with over 20 coins each and every single time we would have the claw completely covering the plush and it would shake at the top and drop them. This place is a rip off. We will never give this place money again.

Great place to have some fun and be a kid again!!!!! Klaws and plushies? trade in same day for bigger prizes

This place is a total ripoff. The machines bounce at the top of their path knocking any toys out of the claw. I'm sure they're programmed not to occasionally, but a 7 year old should be able to get the toy they have hooked every once in a while. Don't bother wasting $.

Unfortunately the owner of this store has gotten greedy. People are no longer winning prizes as often, during the opening month everyone was winning stuffed animals left and right, it was almost unbelievable. Now it's just a cash grab, machines have been rigged/claws loosened to prevent prizes from being given. Before, you can spend $5 and easily win at least one plushie, this time I spent $20 with my wife and came out empty handed, very disappointing to say the least. This is not an exaggeration either, yo

Really bad place to come specially in summer. They post on their socials to go in to feel refreshed in the summer heat, but their ac doesn't even work. I really feel bad for the people that work there for hours. It gets to the point that it feels better to be outside than inside of the place. They should really fix the ac asap specially for their workers before any of them pass out. Would not recommend to go specially if you're going with your kids.

Not sure if I just went on a day where they changed the strength of the claws or what but every time it dropped what I had picked up

This place is very fun! Staff is very nice, always willing to fix the plushies for us when we ask. Gives great advice as well. Overall, I had so much fun with my partner. Will come back for sure, definitely recommend you guys coming!

Pretty cool place. My daughter loves it, and she thinks i'm the stuff animal king. lol Customer service is good, and the ambiance is inviting. The claw shakes a little too hard once the claw brings up the stuffed animal, which knocks it back down. But it's still fun to play.

Kids had a great time playing here. Fun place.

My kids and I love this place! It's a perfect place to pass the time while you enjoy your boba drink. $1 per coin. You actually CAN and DO win cute plush toys but it's enough of a challenge that it's not a boring ?everyone wins?

amazing claw machines!! love the atmosphere and the staff

This place is so fun! Lots of cute toys to win and trade off!

Fun place to kill time especially if you have small kids !!!

Very fun and aesthetic atmosphere! $1 per token for a play on any of their machines, which winning off of $5 is honestly very doable with enough skill. The store is also located in a nice plaza with boba shops and food nearby that you can go to afterwards! (:

I'm so excited this place exists! This claw arcade has a bunch to chose from and the games are relatively easy :D Lovee

I love this place so much! I'm obsessed with claw machines and recommend coming here for some fun.

Super fun and exciting place ! Good music and good prizes !

I took my great niece Sarah here. She had a really good time. Only spent $20 and won 4 fluffy

The service is great. Fun for the whole family. The value is worth it. Has a big selection of stuffed animals/characters/friends. Clean, and organized, I recommend it. 1 dollar per token. Claw Games takes one token.

Great place to come and have fun with the family.

I love playing claw machines!!! I drove from Sacramento to visit here haha.

Just went yesterday, we had a great time. My 13 year old won approximately 14 toys and traded up to a premium stuffed animal. I spent $50. We felt the staff was friendly and the machines were fair. We will be returning.

My kids love Claw machines so we had to come and try it out. Great price. $1 for each machine. Get the token deals it will be worth it. $55 for 50 tokens or $100 for 115 tokens, great place for kids , families and date nights. Great place to check out. Day time is not busy. I believe it could be busy at night and on weekends. Definitely would come again only bc my kids love claw machines

it's just a cash grab, machines have been rigged/claws loosened to prevent prizes from being given. Before, you can spend $5 and easily win at least one plushie,

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