5 Arcade Cafes Around Manila
Most cafes nowadays offer free WiFi to their customers, which seems like a plus point to their service considering the always-connected generation.
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But if for once you want to have a good time without checking your phone every five seconds or so, there are cafes that added a little twist to their concept and went past the usual food and WiFi combo.
Here are arcade cafes around Manila that you should check out:
Derive Cafe
Derive Cafe focuses on providing its guests a glimpse of the ’80s pop culture through their food—which is a fusion of American diner and Filipino favorites—as well as through their game choices.
Their menu ranges from all-day breakfast meals to bar chows and coffee to cocktails. Currently, their arcade room houses 14 game machines.
Also read: Derive Café in Alabang: Classic Arcade, ’80s Pop, and Comfort Food
Address: 4F Madison Galeries, 398, Don Jesus Boulevard corner West Service Road, Alabang Hills, Brgy. Cupang, Muntinlupa City
Facebook: facebook.com/derivecafeph
Instagram: instagram.com/derivecafeph
The Garage: VR Zone + Food Park
What used to be a literal car park at the expanse of City of Dreams Manila is now an air-conditioned establishment that goes by the name The Garage.
It houses five different VR Zones namely Mario Kart Arcade GP VR, Hospital Escape Terror, Ski Rodeo, VR Swarm Shooting Galaga Fever, and Winged Bicycle.
Apart from this, The Garage also encloses 12 variants of food trucks where guests can dine in! These include Chic Shoppe, El Chupacabra, Pink’s Hot Dogs Manila, Katsu Sora, and more.
Address: UG Parking Level (near DreamPlay), City of Dreams Manila, Parañaque City
Facebook: facebook.com/thegarageatcod
Instagram: instagram.com/thegarageatcod
Versus Barcade
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Versus Barcade is the premier fusion of bar and arcade in the country, an establishment serving not only drinks but entertainment as well.
Guests may enjoy the ever classic games such as Pac-Man, Super Mario Brothers, Street Fighter, and NBA for free, at the same time as they relish in one-of-a-kind cocktails and signature beverages.
There are also different DJs who grace the place every night with varying music genres—definitely a barcade!
Address: Ground Floor, Uptown Parade, 9th Ave, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Facebook: facebook.com/VersusBarcadePH
Instagram: instagram.com/versusbarcadeph
Pro Station Claw Machine Cafe
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Claw machines have always attracted people whose competitiveness comes out just so they could take home the prize. Now, there is a cafe that takes pride in offering everyone “honest chances” in copping mementos, such as stuffed toys, fashion accessories, and even gadgets.
This is an assurance that comes from the fact that their machines have passed the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) international patents.
Pro Station Claw Machine Cafe offers milk teas with ingredients directly sourced from Taiwan. To date, the cafe seems like a sought-after one as it currently boasts of seven branches scattered around the metro!
Facebook: facebook.com/prostation.ph
Instagram: prostation.ph
Game Over: Respawn
IMAGE GameOverPh
Game Over PH is a gaming bar and restaurant that offers an array of entertainment for everyone who wants to have an all-out fun night. Guests may choose to spend their time enjoying arcades, board games, and consoles, all while finding delight in their across-the-board food offerings.
Make sure to try their burger and fries, chicken wings, grilled dishes, pasta, pizza, salad, sizzlers, or even rice toppings. They also offer beer, cocktail, and wine!
This 2019, GameOver PH underwent an upgrade giving way to its new namesake, Game Over: Respawn. They also cater to private events apart from being a public go-to place every night.
Address: 31 Xavierville Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Facebook: facebook.com/GameOverPH
Instagram: gameover.ph
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