The aesthetic of this place definitely doesn't disappoint. As advertised, it is full of retro gaming decor including ? Block lights, a color-changing lighted floor, and TVs at every table with retro game emulators you can play with 2 players. Plus, when you walk in the door you hear the Mario power-up SFX, which is a cool touch.
The food was incredibly good. I was worried that the "Big Mick" loaded fries would be greasy and heavy (as I've had at other restaurants that do it wrong) but they came out perfectly crispy and flavorful. The sandwiches are also seasoned and cooked to perfection. You can't go wrong with any of their choices.
When I first went there, though, it was around opening time during the summer so there were a ton of kids. Loud kids. This place is essentially a tin can, so any noise really reverberates around. We registered over 90 dB on our Apple watches, which is insanely loud. So if you get unlucky with kids bouncing around the place, it'll for sure kill the vibe if you're planning to relax and play some games while enjoying your food. They could really use some sound-absorbing panels.
As an FYI, after you sit down they'll announce your order is ready on the PA system. However, if it's loud enough (as mentioned earlier) you might not hear it anyway.
Lastly, although this place's normal menu is halal and they even have a halal sticker on the window to indicate that... their secret menu is very much NOT halal (e.g., bacon on everything). Frankly, I don't even see why they think people NEED bacon so badly that they felt compelled to include it in a secret menu. I'm hoping it's beef bacon they forgot to label explicitly but who knows. Some may find that appalling, so it needed to be said.
I plan to come again in the future, but whether or not I stay to sit or not really depends on how loud it is at the time. read more