I've been going to UpDown since the night I could legally drink. I have had so many great experiences. Tonight I was out with a friend and a guy touched her and made and offensive comment to her. The staff, Derek who was the doorman and Jessie who was the manager, handle my complaint immediately and respectfully. I truly appreciate knowing that UpDown cares about the comfort and well-being of their patrons to level I was shown tonight. Thank you so much for making sure that me and my friend were ok and taking us seriously.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan Allen
This location is really gone downhill. He used to be a great place to grab some drinks. Get a slice of pizza and play some old-school video games, however, for a while now this place has steadily gone downhill with more and more games non-functioning or have extreme glitches in them due to lack of care and maintenance. The food has definitely gone downhill as well as the pizzas are typically either under Dunn or overcooked and there is no in between. Staff is hit and miss based upon politeness and willingness to help. This last visit the downstairs bar Staff that they were extremely bothered if you even asked for a drink. Well, they upstairs staff seemed extremely new, but at least willing to help and serve. I’ve been to other locations and this one has definitely shown that it is time for a relook at food, staff and games
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Brooke Pierce
Several games were down or not working right to be expected with the age and style of games, just happened to be my favorite. Great drinks great staff fun atmosphere. If they get air hockey it'll be a 13/10 for me. Definitely a fun night.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Maxi Hedlund
Hanging out with friends, playing games, eating pizza, and having a few drinks. This is a fun and unique place, with a fun atmosphere. Not a lot of seating though, probably to make more room for all the arcade games, so don't expect to be sitting around the entire time.
I absolutely love this place! Old school arcade with adult beverages. The staff is awesome. And the pizza is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WeaponX Nova
Food sucked. Feel like the D team was in the kitchen. Atmosphere and games were cool though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
mattfdz
I've been going here for the last few years and it's one of my favorite places in DSM. The pizza is delicious. The drinks all taste like jolly ranchers. The games cost about a quarter to play (compare to places like Dave and Busters or Spare Time that are at least $2-$4 a game). The atmosphere is nostalgic bliss. The only thing keeping this place from five stars is that a lot of the games have stopped working since I've been going. I get that this place isn't charging a lot for the games so I don't expect them to be in perfect condition, but it's getting to the point where you're more likely to find a broken game than one that works. This is mostly an issue when it's crowded and everybody is vying for time on the games that work. I hope up down invests a little more into upkeep on their games soon as that's what makes it such a great place to hang out.
This place brought me back to my childhood times being in the arcade all day. Loved it.
Courtney Nicole
Can't order pizza online they just cancel your order without notice. Sucks
jon grimm
Was disappointed to find out after we got there that it is 21+ to get in, even though if shows pictures of kids on here. I gave a 3 star based off nothing since I never went in with my 14 year old.
Kid-friendliness: 21+ the sign says no one under 21, no exceptions
Randy Carter
Sometimes it's packed sometimes I've got the place to myself. Great selection of games. Nice to have an old school arcade downtown. Pizza is delicious as well. Ski ball, pinball, race games, Donkey Kong Jr, Galaga, and Ms. Pac-Man personal faves.
I've been going to UpDown since the night I could legally drink. I have had so many great experiences. Tonight I was out with a friend and a guy touched her and made and offensive comment to her. The staff, Derek who was the doorman and Jessie who was the manager, handle my complaint immediately and respectfully. I truly appreciate knowing that UpDown cares about the comfort and well-being of their patrons to level I was shown tonight. Thank you so much for making sure that me and my friend were ok and taking us seriously.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This location is really gone downhill. He used to be a great place to grab some drinks. Get a slice of pizza and play some old-school video games, however, for a while now this place has steadily gone downhill with more and more games non-functioning or have extreme glitches in them due to lack of care and maintenance. The food has definitely gone downhill as well as the pizzas are typically either under Dunn or overcooked and there is no in between. Staff is hit and miss based upon politeness and willingness to help. This last visit the downstairs bar Staff that they were extremely bothered if you even asked for a drink. Well, they upstairs staff seemed extremely new, but at least willing to help and serve. I’ve been to other locations and this one has definitely shown that it is time for a relook at food, staff and games
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Several games were down or not working right to be expected with the age and style of games, just happened to be my favorite. Great drinks great staff fun atmosphere. If they get air hockey it'll be a 13/10 for me. Definitely a fun night.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Hanging out with friends, playing games, eating pizza, and having a few drinks. This is a fun and unique place, with a fun atmosphere. Not a lot of seating though, probably to make more room for all the arcade games, so don't expect to be sitting around the entire time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Meat Lovers Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza Slice
One of our go-to spots downtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
FUN FUN FUN. GO HERE!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely love this place! Old school arcade with adult beverages. The staff is awesome. And the pizza is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food sucked. Feel like the D team was in the kitchen. Atmosphere and games were cool though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
I've been going here for the last few years and it's one of my favorite places in DSM. The pizza is delicious. The drinks all taste like jolly ranchers. The games cost about a quarter to play (compare to places like Dave and Busters or Spare Time that are at least $2-$4 a game). The atmosphere is nostalgic bliss. The only thing keeping this place from five stars is that a lot of the games have stopped working since I've been going. I get that this place isn't charging a lot for the games so I don't expect them to be in perfect condition, but it's getting to the point where you're more likely to find a broken game than one that works. This is mostly an issue when it's crowded and everybody is vying for time on the games that work. I hope up down invests a little more into upkeep on their games soon as that's what makes it such a great place to hang out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lots of fun!
Atmosphere: 5
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Free tokens during happy hour first -- customers
Atmosphere: 5
This place brought me back to my childhood times being in the arcade all day. Loved it.
Can't order pizza online they just cancel your order without notice. Sucks
Was disappointed to find out after we got there that it is 21+ to get in, even though if shows pictures of kids on here. I gave a 3 star based off nothing since I never went in with my 14 year old.
Kid-friendliness: 21+ the sign says no one under 21, no exceptions
Sometimes it's packed sometimes I've got the place to myself. Great selection of games. Nice to have an old school arcade downtown. Pizza is delicious as well. Ski ball, pinball, race games, Donkey Kong Jr, Galaga, and Ms. Pac-Man personal faves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Lovers Pizza
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