MINIBOSS - San Jose, California

Daniel Tran

Visit: September 2024

Really cool bar, really like the old school gaming aesthetics. Couple of fun games around to play. Was a fun vibe, my friends and I took some people to town on a driving game in a 3v3 which made our night!

Only got a drink there, it was a spur, but it was alright! Bar prices are high but thats normal. But the vibe everywhere was great and the place was packed!

Cris Bee

The whole atmosphere of here is great, we went early on a Thursday to check it out. It wasn’t too busy when we got there but it quickly started filling up. The bartenders were great everyone was working fast but still very friendly. Drinks were good, I liked the uncommon blends they use to make unique cocktails.

Luis Baylon

Nice place for a couple of brews and some arcade fun, lots of pinball machines, not a BIG variety in arcades but still fun. Be careful of the weekends as it can get super full. Food was okay, tried chilli fries and wings. Recommended

It’s Me P

What an amazing little gem in the heart of downtown San Jose! This bar and arcade is a haven for gamers young and old, with an incredible range of classic games that will transport you back to the golden age of arcade gaming.

From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted by the sights and sounds of a time once forgotten.
The place is inviting, with a bar in the center and rows of arcade games on either side. They also serve great fresh hot food, making you want to lose yourself for hours in this place. There's also a couple of large rooms behind the bar with rows and rows of arcade games and pinball machines.

Whether you're itching for a round of Street Fighter, craving the heart-pounding action of Donkey Kong, or seeking the challenge of Terminator or Ms. Pac-Man, you'll find no shortage of iconic titles to choose from.

You can take a nice break from all the playing in the Tetris themed chill out area. I was super surprised with this place. An unplanned visit turned into a great evening of fun.

Don't be disheartened by the sketchy location of the place. Once you're here you will lose yourself in all the fun.

Ngan Nguyen

I've been here twice now. The second time was on a Thursday where they have free games. You should come within happy hours on Thursdays and you'll get a really good deal.

The drinks are decent and the food is pretty good, surprisingly. I liked their chicken wings. My husband liked the pepperoni flatbread.

Service is great too! Definitely recommend as a place to hang out and have a drink.

Isabelle Warnke

My cousins, my sister and I went bar hopping in the Area and out of all the bars we went to this was my favorite place! I love how it has this entire arcade inside the bar and the arcade games here are all really great! I definitely had lots of fun here!

Viridiana Rios

Great place to go and have fun. Bring your quarters to play all the different games they have. Does get packed and you might have to wait for the games but it's still a great time. I tried 2 different drinks they had on their menu which I think they switch since the last time i went and they didn't seem to have alot. They were not my type of drinks to keep spending more with their kind of prices. But still great time and atmosphere and the bartenders are nice.

Sheri Freitas

Awesome date night place! Hubby and I had drinks and played quite a few retro games: Donkey Kong, The Simpsons, Pac-Man, pin-ball and more. Games were reasonably priced too - 50 cents for a round on Donkey Kong which was awesome!

Drinks were fantastic - loved the retro options - I mean who doesn't want a drink with Tang in it? My husband drank the Smoking Section and I tried the Tea-1000 and the Holographic Charizard.

Plus the food was great. We ordered the Cowabunga pizza and Pulled Pork Sliders. The pizza had just the right amount of spice and the sliders were very tasty. Bar staff were friendly and quick!