Do you remember what it felt like to head to the arcade with a bag filled with quarters and a burning desire to beat your top score? Vintage arcades may seem like a thing of the past, but that simply couldn’t be further from the truth. Northern California contains quite a few destinations where you can still indulge in hours of gaming fun, but this arcade bar may just be the best of them all. Not only does this place offer dozens upon dozens of retro games from decades past, but they also serve up some amazing food and beverages! Take a trip down memory lane and be sure to check this place out.
Here in Northern California, video game arcades are far from dead. In fact, Coin-Op Game Room in Sacramento is making it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite vintage games and have a blast while doing it.
Located in Sacramento's downtown area, Coin-Op Game Room is a neighborhood watering hole committed to serving up delicious food, cocktails, beer, and a slice of nostalgia to go with it all!
Whether you consider yourself a casual or hardcore gamer or something in between, Coin-Op will have you thrilled from the moment you walk through the door. The entire place is loaded with more than 40 arcade games, including many classics that you probably haven't seen in decades.
From darling gems like Donkey Kong and Tron to modern takes on games like Pac Man Battle Royale, Coin-Op has it all. However, the arcade bar definitely puts a focus on the classics, with approximately half of the floor dedicated to games from the '80s and
90s specifically.
It's so nice to be able to play iconic games like Galaga, Centipede, Asteroids, Frogger, Mortal Kombat, and Pac Man once again. Best of all, you can enjoy a cold pint of beer or craft cocktail while you play!
However, drinks aren't all this arcade bar has to offer. A full food menu just completes this epic gaming experience. Choose from their mouthwatering selection of specialty pizzas and snacks, including dishes like pretzel bites, bruschetta, meatballs, and buffalo wings.
Coin-Op Game Room is a far cry from the video game arcade of your childhood, but it'll still fill you with a sweet sense of nostalgia for these classic games. Treat yourself to some of the most fun Sacramento has to offer and stop by for a visit. Just remember to bring your quarters!
