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430 Winecup Way
Garland, Texas 75040
This place is GREAT! We really appreciated the Unlimited Play wristband for only $11.99. James took excellent care of us from the moment we walked in. He greeted us with a warm welcoming smile ?? And since this was our first time here, he explained all the nice benefits of this cool arcade, then continued to check on us throughout our time here. Was a super fun, inexpensive way to spend a day inside and with really sweet staff too! Highly recommended this place ??
Been visiting Side Quest Arcade over the last few months given their unique collection of pinball machines, and I'm a big fan! They keep it very clean and well maintained. Compared to other arcades, it's a much more relaxing and accommodating scene. Recently I had the chance to meet their pin wizard (Daniel) who keeps everything running smoothly and I was quite impressed. Fact that he can keep Alien operational is a testament to his skill. Highly recommended for pinball enthusiasts, but tons of classic ar
Awesome service from Jo, Amanda, Bri, and Ethan. Had such an amazing time with my family. Wide variety of games. Especially the Japanese ones. Great bang for your buck.
Love this place! The games are amazing and I've had so much fun with the amount of arcade machines and prizes they have. It's pretty targeted for anime and pop culture stuff, so it's perfect for me. Not only that, they have pokemon! So if you're a fan they got korean, english, and japanese packs. Thanks to Amanda and Eve for the amazing customer support too, they're super nice and really show the hard work.
This is my first time here. James welcomed us and gave us great tips for the games. It seems super kid friendly, they keep it very clean. Everyone is super helpful here Edwin was another cashier that helped us out a lot. He searched for us to give us our phone we left. So that was just amazing in itself. The games are great, practically all worked. I have been to a couple of arcade places, most of the time most of the games are out of order. If anything wasn't working we just had to notify the staff and the
I have been bringing my kids here lately for some summer fun, and the arcade is great! James and Amanda were so helpful! Kids enjoy it, and being able to get them unlimited play wristbands is fantastic. Plus self serve soda machines and the fact that they are continually adding new stuff is awesome! We will definitely be back!
This place is awesome, we were on vacation and my son stated he want to visit an arcade place. We looked this one up and it was worth it. Lots of games to play, place is very clean and staff is very friendly and respectful. Special thanks to James super friendly. And also thanks to the managers Nathan and Amanda, for having great staff like James. Again really enjoyed our time here.
10/10 would go back again! I went with my parents and my two nieces for some quality time together and we had so much fun. The restroom were so clean, the games were a lot of fun, and James behind the counter was so sweet and informative. We had no idea how this place worked and he was more than happy to help us out by explaining the wrist bands to us. We had so much fun and would definitely recommend this place to all our friends and family! Shout out to James, Edwin & Ethan thanks for make this experience
Had so much fun. This is honestly one of the best arcades I've been too in a long time so many old classic games, pin ball and claw machines plus tons of Japanese games and it's affordable can't wait to tell my teens about this amazing place. And staff was so nice and helpful they really went above and beyond for us and helped a lot. Especially James we loved his upbeat friendly personality.
This place is absolutely awesome! The staff, especially Bri, Ethan, and Amanda were absolutely top notch and made sure my son?s birthday was amazing. So grateful for them and everyone at Side Quest!
Had a great time here today with our ten year old! Second time here and I love the options, price, and not worrying about winning tickets. Great drink selections as well. James was super nice and helpful with whatever we needed!
I really wanted to enjoy my visit to Side Quest Arcade in Garland. The front staff, especially James, was friendly and kind?even with the kids, which made a great first impression. Amanda, the manager, was also very friendly and helpful. She was constantly walking around, cleaning, and making sure the place was well-kept and running smoothly. You can tell she truly takes pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. Unfortunately, the entire experience was ruined by Michael, the technician. He ha
Absolutely fantastic experience at Side Quest Arcade! The selection of games is amazing, and the price is incredibly fair. The staff is friendly, especially Ari and Ken. They were knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about customer service, which makes the visit even more enjoyable. The store is clean, well-organized, and full of hidden gems. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking for a fun time, this arcade is the place to go. Highly recommend! Also wanted to note that Evan and Amanda were grea
Side Quest is undoubtedly one of the top arcade spots in DFW. The variety of the games is amazing, so so many different game and so many extra advanced games for 10 DOLLARS per person ! You can't beat that price for such a massive variety of games. Food is also reasonably priced here.
Free play arcade. Play all day for 11.90. Love this arcade! Plenty of jdm imports, simulators, and retro arcades for all tastes! Rhythm, dance, racing, pinball, shooters, Fighters, others!!! Note: Their cabs are old, some of the games are broken. Also their jdm games are imports in japanese, likely from Round1. Might need google lens or translate to go through the menus.
Side Quest Arcade is amazing!!!! We have been multiple times on family outings, and it is always so much fun, so much so that my son had his birthday party there this morning! It was the best birthday party experience! It was very reasonably priced, the staff (Bri, Ethan, & Amanda) were so helpful and amazing, and all of the kids (and parents!) had so much fun! Go to Side Quest now! You won't regret it!
90% of the games we played did not work. Calibration was off on every game, many of the games we tried just didn't work at all, and it was hard to play anything with the person I came with because the machines weren't linked. The games with balls (skee-ball, basketball, ball toss, etc.) were not working at all. The restrooms were clean, but the light just randomly turns off. It turned off twice while I was in there for just a moment, and the toilet paper was moist almost like a wet wipe. We got the bottom
This place was so much fun and all 3 of my kids had an absolute blast! The coin machine games up at the front were surprisingly toddler friendly and my boys were able to get quite a few goodies out of them for not too many coins. Most of the games were all working which was a pleasant surprise that you don't see at many arcades. The only real negative thing I can say is that the A/C was out but thats on the mall, not Side Quest. All in all, definitely recommend this place!
Took my nephews and the had a blast!! Staff was super nice and place was so clean and welcoming. James helped took care of us, he was super helpful and professional. We will definitely be back ??
Took our daughter to Side Quest arcade for part of a spring break surprise. We were very impressed. So fun and what a great idea, wrist bands and GO FOR IT! Bri helped us out and she was so sweet and on top of things. She gave a 5 star customer service experience. We will forsure go back again. Thank you for making our sweet little girl so happy and us parents had some fun too.
I went to Side Quest for the first time today and our family absolutely loved it! They had a great variety of video games that both my toddler and my 10 year old had lots to do. The staff were super welcoming and helpful. I really liked how clean the space was, and that hand sanitizer was available throughout. I will definitely be back, especially to escape the summer heat!!
Great experience at side quest. Great choice of games and the food was Awesome. My 11yo and 13yo loved it. The staff was top knotch especially one staff member James he was Great. The was very nice,polite and friendly and they were always smiling and happy.
Our first time going to this arcade and it was a great experience. You pay an entry fee and games are free. My kids had a blast. Lots of old school games. It's a walk down memory lane. The food was okay but James was so helpful and pleasant. I'll definitely go back.
Awesome Birthday Party at Side Quest Arcade! We had the best time celebrating our child?s birthday at Side Quest Arcade! The place is perfect for kids (and adults!) with tons of fun games to keep everyone entertained. The staff?Amanda, Brackett, Ethan, Eve, and Maxie?were amazing! They were so helpful, super attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Seriously, they made the whole experience stress-free and fun. If you're looking for a great spot for a birthday party, this is it. Highly recommend?
We've (son/husband/ myself) gone a few times now and they've switched some of the games up, we also had my son's birthday there today and were very accommodating. Shout out to Ollie & Nathan for helping me with setup and clean up. We will keep going and enjoying family time here as long as we're able ?? It's $10 play-all-day with a concession area, an eat-in section, some big screens, and good classic arcade games with plenty of variety. They just opened recently so some of the games are under construction
We had an amazing party at Side Quest. Jose was so helpful and accommodating. The venue has so many games and opens up to a much larger space than it appears from the outside. Thanks for a memorable birthday!
The boys had a great time soooo many different type of games. The all you can drink drinks and popcorn were much enjoyed, best popcorn per my youngest grandson. James was at the counter and took care of our every need. Thanks James!!!!
This was mine and my son?s first time and we had the best experience! James was not only extremely kind but very informative and helpful! Will definitely be back.
Why 4 and not 5? Well a few of the machines still need parts to come in to be functional. HOWEVER, there are tons of great games in this new arcade that are operational. The place is brand new so it's all very clean and well put together. The games range from shooters, rhythm, beat em ups, and active games as well. Some of the things I'd like to point out is a nice outdoor patio attached and a modern looking jukebox. This price is $10 to play all day, food and drinks are available, and there are also pay to
I love pinball. They have 28 pinball machines. 5 stars. They also have a huge selection of classic and newer arcade games and skeeball. Food and drink selection is a little limited but what they do have is very good. Had the chili cheese dog and nachos. And beer. They have a huge selection of the Japanese crane games if you are into that.
This place is sooo fun and for $10 a person for unlimited play is hard to beat. It was clean and all the machines were working. Kids had a blast will definitely be back!
I rarely write reviews but the girl that was there today (5/15/25) was super helpful and kind. I didn't want it to go unnoticed. I'm in there area for work and decided to stop by to check it out. She was very informative, patient and sweet.
????? Fantastic Experience at Side Quest Arcade! I had an incredible time at Side Quest Arcade, and I want to give a huge shoutout to Brit, Eve, and Ethan for making our visit extra special! Their enthusiasm, kindness, and top-notch service made the arcade experience even more fun. Not only were they welcoming and helpful throughout our visit, but they also went above and beyond when one of our kids lost their stuffed animal. They were so kind to find it and save it for us?truly saving the day! Their thoug
I went Friday night for my birthday and had a blast with my group of friends! All the games were in great working order, and I love the vast selection. You never get bored!! And the BIGGEST THANK YOU to Ken, Ari, and Lins for making me feel so special on my birthday ?? Such great service from an amazing team, and I was so happy with my chocolate and tokens. I can't wait to come back soon!!
I rarely leave reviews, but I had to share my experience here. I've never been before, but I decided to come after a rough week. The cashier with green hair was incredibly kind, and it really made my day. I also really appreciate the collection of hard to find rhythm games here. The prices are great, and the atmosphere is chill. Definitely will be coming back sometime.
Update: 11/28/24 - Moving up to 4 stars! Definitely made some improvements. I came out for the Turkey Pinball tournament and had a good time. While there were a few machines down I can see progress has been made on the lineup and they have some titles you don't get to see other places, nice! I should also mention some of the arcade games had some very questionable repairs (looking at you, Vewlix, with an unnecessarily drilled controlled panel). I would love for you to offer some more food options and upda
Walking into this arcade is an adrenaline rush of nostalgia. They have a very impressive throwback concession stand, with an assortment of your typical theater snacks. Ridiculously cool monitor setups with old tv adds and cartoons. Staff is polite, accommodating, and very approachable. The games are a whole new level for the area. Tons of modern to retro stand up cabinets. The modern stuff is what makes side quest stand out. There's so many to keep the kids busy for hours. Feels like an upscale Dave and bu
Officially my new favorite arcade spot!! I got to visit this place twice this past couple of weeks and honestly this place is a GO TO for friends and loved ones, there are a few games that are either down or a bit broken but they have fixed some on my second visit so it's awesome that they are still working on this place and making it better, I can't wait to go back and play again but hopefully soon they can be open a little more late but it's understandable since the arcade is still new! Ps: The employees
We had my daughter's 8th birthday party here and the group had a blast. Amanda, Ethan and Brackett were great hosts, provided everything we needed and took care of all requests quickly. Would not hesitate to have another party here or just come for fun. Both kids and adults can enjoy!
Had the best time here. It was clean and not overcrowded. I went here with my husband and as adults we had fun. Getting the wrist band and playing all the games is worth more value. They also have a nice snack bar and ?adult? beverages.
Side Quest Arcade is an absolute gem for anyone who loves gaming. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is electric, filled with the sounds of classic arcade machines and the vibrant energy of fellow gamers. The selection of games is impressive, featuring everything from vintage classics to the latest cutting-edge titles. Whether you're a fan of pinball, fighting games, or racing simulators, there's something for everyone. The machines are well-maintained and in excellent condition, ensuring a seamles
I can't recommend Side Quest enough for your large (and small) parties! Jose and the rest of the staff were a dream to work with. They helped us host a party of nearly 100 people and everyone had a great time! Everything went smooth and the team was so accommodating! The arcade was incredible with all the game options, and the array of snacks. We know many of our people have been back multiple times because they had so much fun! You will not regret hosting your party here!
What a blast! We decided to check out Side quest today while doing some Christmas shopping at Firewheel Mall and don't regret it at all. They've got a wide selection of arcade machines which made it fun to choose from. The customer service was top notch, Bri, Eve and Ollie we're extremely helpful with everything. They even made sure we didn't forget our Popcorn refill as we were leaving the arcade. We'll definitely be back, already looking forward to our next trip there.
This is by far the best arcade in the area. I am a pinball lover and Side Quest has the largest assortment of new pinball machines I have ever seen. Best layout as well!
This is our first time here and let me say Jo, Brackett and Edwin have provided the best customer service! Jo was so detailed of what Side Quest offers and was so kind enough to get me and the kids with me set up and going and that was helpful to me after a loooong day at work. Jo also provided great customer service checking up on us on the floor. And Edwin was on point preparing the food!! Which is excellent!! I give this place a 5 stars. It's the faces you see first that set the tone of the place and the
My son had a blast here while we waited for others who were shopping at Firewheel. Great selection of games, especially pinball, which he loves!
Nice collection of Pinball Machines with Stern tables insider connected. Amanda and the rest of the staff are always friendly. If you play pinball, get the large soda - the small is hard to get out of the cup holders.
Great selection of actual pinball machines, newer arcade cabinets and games. Relatively poor quantity and quality of old school arcade games. If you're looking to play 1980s style arcades I might suggest free play in Richardson or arcade 92 in McKinney They do have Skee-Ball however which my other half loves And a couple of air hockey tables which the kids have fun with too. If I was itching to play Pinball this might be one of the best places in Collin County to go
This was the 3rd time I took my family to Side Quest. Bri was our cashier. She was very nice and bubbly. She answered all our questions. She went above and beyond. The games were fun and love the claw machines. My daughter actually took home some toys.
Our kids love it here. It's cute on the inside. They enjoy the games and there is at least a place for parents to sit upfront if you don't want to be back in the arcade. They have alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, which is also nice for the parents the popcorn is decent and the pizza brings back memories of school lunches, which is actually kind of fun!
Thank you so much Maxie for everything! Maxie was super nice and extremely helpful. I really appreciate the time and attention she gave to my kids and myself. 10 out of 10! Can't wait to come back!
I had a small graduation party for my daughter here and we had the best time! We had kids ranging from 3-13 and they all had a blast. They have older games AND newer ones! I didn't get many good pictures as we were all busy with all the games. The staff was very attentive and nice, they kept coming by to make sure everything was good. They also have super cool and different snacks!!! We can't wait to go back!! All our guests loved it as well!
Love this place! Held our kids birthday party here for the first time and they took good care of us. We worked with Amanda, Ethan, and Bri. Their service was fantastic, and I definitely recommend this place.
My nephew is very into claw machines, so we made a special trip to Side Quest just for the claw machines. Just a warning - don't waste your time or money. While I am fully aware of how rigged they are, I could not believe how terrible their machines were and what a rip off this place is - a place that specifically advertises their claw machines! They must use the claw machine money to make up for the low cost arcade. They charge $1.00 per play for horribly cheap prizes in machines that have possibly the wor
Brought my kids & husband here and we had an AMAZING time!! Excellent atmosphere overall. Tons of games to play, our favorite was the slightly tucked away "horror" section. Well worth the $10 admission!! They had lots of "retro" games as well as a good mix of modern games. Super happy to have this arcade in Firewheel and we will absolutely be back soon!! ????
The selection was not too nostalgic for my liking. The few games i was excited to play were either out of order or the joysticks were sticky. The good thing about this place is the location and it isn't expensive at all. Great place to kill time.
Side Quest Arcade has an impressive gallery of video games. Its price of admission is $10 per gamer. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with the arcade's food selection. The dining chairs are too childish. Vaporwave colors would've been a better choice for the interior aesthetic. So many kids, not enough adults.
Great place for a birthday party. They made things easy and fairly priced. We had a few small snafus but they were quick to remedy and apologize, which made it all worth it. Ethan and Bri did a great job tending to our table and Amanda did a good job with keeping everything running smoothly.
Stumbled across the free advert for the Grand Opening. Drove all the way from Addison.Decided needed to get out of the house and experience. There's so many cabinets and machines. They have a wide selection of so many pinball, shooters, and even foreign Asian imports. So many things, I wasn't expecting like a pokken tag or theater rhythm. Might not be gundam, but I finally got to play a Japanese mech game, and it was beautiful. I'm taking a break to try to pickle beer and highly recommend the place and its
Lot of fun and the staff (Bri, Eve, Jo, Ethan) was super friendly and helpful as it was my family?s first time there. Lots of older games and a lot of fun. And pinball. The popcorn is great, theres beer! And i didnt get it but they offer a bucket of hotdogs (next time!)
So much fun! We came here with our 3 year old for her to play some of the claw machines. They have some along the wall that were easy for her to win. The soda was delicious :)
Love this arcade the layout is the best I have ever seen. Tons of pinball! Awesome grab games. Truly a gem of an arcade for our area!
Best arcade ever! Me and my sister came here and almost beat Pac Man, and Ken and Ari were so sweet and congratulated us! Will for sure be coming back soon! Fun atmosphere, amazing staff, and they have the best price for all day arcade! Thank you so much Ken and Ari for being so cool and awesome!
Extremely varied collection of machines. Loads of skill based/rhythm games imported from Japan. Racing sims (Japanese) that I've never seen before. Great selection of pinball cabinets. And all for a great price! I'll be making this a frequent stop.
I think this place is so fun for birthday parties, kids were entertained for hours! Maxie was a great host as well.
An absolute blast of an arcade! The variety of types of machines was incredible and the day pass for the place is priced fantastically. Didn't try the food on the first visit tonight but plan to next time. The three employees interacted with in their shift were awesome, I think one was named Lindsey that was a great help so a shout-out to her.
I had an amazing first experience for my first time in the arcade. I think it's a place that people of all ages can enjoy. In terms of service, I had one of the best services ever by far from an employee named Micah. Made the experience a whole lot welcoming.
Awesome arcade with lots of game options. Food and Beer served as well. The owner is so cool and welcoming!! Can't wait to come back
Fun places for all ages. My 4 year old was the first to tap out but won her back with their popcorn. I was surprised that the majority of the games worked and the employees were very helpful.
I saw a post on Facebook about this place and decided to take my 5 year old. The selection of games was perfect (newer games and old school ones for the parents) and you can't beat the price! Plus they gave out a free Pok?mon card with the entry which was an amazing touch for my Pokemon obsessed kiddo.
I brought my kids to a birthday party here on Saturday. What an amazing place!! Amanda was very helpful and very professional. I thought she was the owner!!!! Will definitely be bringing my kids back here!!!
Had such a great time tonight with my 9 year old grandson and his best friend at the arcade! Tons of games and from walking in paying the $10 and playing all games for free! You can't beat that! The staff Amanda, Nathan, Camila and Drew were so helpful and friendly! Determined to want to make our time worth every penny! But truthfully you can't put a price on the memories!! Will definitely come again!!
Most games working well, some that had minor issues but no big deal. Plenty of games to play so even on crowded days it's a fun place to hang. If you dont like noise and excitement, stay away!
This arcade is overall amazing! The prices are fair and there is a great variety of games to play. We had a wonderful customer service experience from Maxie who helped us get food and drinks. Will be coming back again soon!
I have been here several times and have had a positive experience every time. The pinball machines are always a delight and they repair any games that have trouble quickly so there is always a good selection, even when one might be down. They have QR codes on the games for reporting problems and for getting directions in English (for the Japanese games). The food and beverage selection is impressive for an arcade and the service has always been top notch, no matter what you need. Would definitely recommend
This place was horribly dirty and poorly run. The air hockey table was missing the puck. The skee-ball tables were missing balls. The pin ball machines were all broken or missing pieces. The bathroom was disgusting and there wasn't any hand sanitizing stations anywhere. I will never go back.
I had my son's 8th birthday at sidequest on 6-12-2025 in the evening. The staff of James, Ethan, and Nathan made everything a breeze. They helped take care of my guest and me. Thanks again sidequest!
It's a good size arcade place, lots of pinball machines and old games. great to go with friends and have some fun.
I'm from out of town and was visiting some family for the holidays so me and some of the guys decided to go to an arcade. After looking at some reviews we decided to come here and it ended up being the most disappointing part of the trip. Some of them had never been to an arcade and I was really excited to show them how fun they can be. I ended up having to tell them there are better ones with more game variety out there, we just got a bit unlucky. Back home we have arcades with better games, drinks, and pr
Great date night! Lots of fun games. Tons of pinball. Terrific staff - Amanda was awesome and clearly wants the guests to have a good time.
90% of the games were broken or missing parts. So frustrating!! We were really excited to have some fun but it was such a let down. The guy at the counter couldn't have cared less. There were no hand sanitizer stations. The place was filthy and the bathroom was disgusting. I really wanted this place to be good!!!
Had a lot of fun , thanks Ken !! Staff is awesome great variety of games , I go to many arcades this is top of my list
I loooove a good arcade spot, and this place is my favorite!! They have so many fun games and their pizza is delicious! Love the atmosphere, you'll definitely see me again.
We had a great time here for my daughter?s birthday party! Jose was a huge help with making sure everything went as planned! The 2 ladies working on 12/15/24 were extremely helpful and we will definitely recommend Side Quest to all of our friends! Looking forward to next year?s birthday here!
Maxie rules! She walked us through our first visit and was patient and fun when we took 20 years to pick our food and drinks. Had a great night!
We went for the first time last night and had a great time! The staff were all really great and I loved getting to meet them. Ollie, Ari, Amanda, and Evan made us feel welcomed and made sure we enjoyed our night! The snack selection is great and you will have plenty of chocolate and drink flavors to try!! They had an awesome variety of games from retro to Japanese games (my personal favorite) which even had instructions for those who had never played which I thought was very helpful. The place was clean and
We've been to Side Quest a couple of times and it's been a blast every time. James was really helpful during our visit today.
Edit (original review under edit): interesting that all reviews that aren't 5 stars and full of professional looking images are being painted as a hate campaign against this place. Not sure exactly what's going on with this drama but it definitely seems disingenuous for an owner to bot reply to all 3 star and lower reviews with a list of accusations of false reporting, don't you think? Also noticed you weren't shy about full name dropping against whoever you have an issue with. Do better. Swung by this pl
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