Shawna Polen
Came here on a date! Was not disappointed. They helped make a first date not awkward and kindled the competitive spirit. Cool selection of games from vintage to newer. Enjoyed the addition of cornhole and darts upstairs and board games that you can borrow. We snagged a pizza and cheese sticks. The sticks were satisfactory cheesy and the pizza was good without being too large to eat in one sitting. I’ll be glad to go again.
… moreDamn Chinn
Came from out of town to visit some friends and we came there to check out the place. It was nice and chill, but we had to wait about 30 minutes or so just to get just one pitcher and two cups of water. The bar wasn’t busy. The young blonde bartender was working super slow on her side by us. Then after helping the two girls ahead of us. She ran to opposite side of the bar and help some other people. Like there were some other bartenders helping that side already. Then she came back and help us. We just finish that one pitcher and left. It’s a cool place but the service wasn’t that great.
… morelily connor
the inside seemed like a really nice place to hang out with friends but the staff was very unwelcoming. i would excuse it a bit if they were good at their job except the place is poorly kept up and every time we call, somebody rude picks up. the karaoke rooms haven’t been available for about a year so it’s just arcade games, dirty bathrooms, and bad drinks.
… moreTAMI DAVIDSON
We always have a good time at the Joystick. Good food, spacious and alway decorated really nice !
… moreHeather French
This place is so needed in Merced. Family fun, college hangout, date night, you name it! Great interior design with tons of seating and games for any interest. Pro tips if you’re going during the first few weeks of opening: 1) order food at the “Play All Day” station to the right when you walk in (you can only order drinks at the bar, no food), 2) know that they are slammed so be patient while they work out the kinks of being newly opened (we went at 2pm on a Saturday and there were close to 100 people there), 3) bring your own quarters for no wait at the register or change machine so you can jump on the games while your food is being prepared. Overall, really fun environment and the food was also very yummy. We ordered the pita and hummus plate (pictured) and wings and fries which I devoured without a photo. The very busy staff did their best to check in on us a few times and got us extra sauces, refilled our drinks and answered all of our many questions. We will definitely go back.
… moreSara Willis
Very fun.! Games are alright. Jaws pinball is SO fun when it’s working. Kinda turns into a “nightclub” when it gets late. Great spot, highly recommend, will always go back!
… morejae echo
Our group was playing darts with a dart that was left at the station by people before us. The previous group had not given an ID to anyone, but we were told rudely by one of the staff members that we need to hand over an ID to play, and to hand over the dart, despite the previous people not being told anything. I normally don’t leave reviews but she was genuinely rude and I don’t understand why our group was told something and not the previous one. It ruined the experience completely, and our party will not be coming back.
… moreElizabeth Mark
This really is a unique bar. Really big inside, tons of games of all kinds. Drinks are strong, bartenders great. Food is good. Got the street tacos and wings.
… moreBrian Hatt
This place is awesome! I’m pretty sure Merced has not had something this cool in at least the 13 years that I’ve lived here.
This is a very large space with a sizable bar (Cheers style) in the middle, surrounded by tables and an arcade. There are plenty of TVs around the bar and walls. There is a 2nd floor with an area for table-top games, cornhole, one of those long sandy shuffleboard things, a punching bag game, foosball, connect four, several cocktail cabinet games, darts, and a small room for karaoke.
Most of the video games were working (but not all). There is a curved air hockey table, pool table, skeeball (which was not working), and several pinball machines. Video games take quarters, and there are 2 change machines.
While there are a few 25¢ games, most are 50¢ or $1. I didn’t eat here this time, so I’ll have to rate that later.
The place is new and can get crowded, but is fine if you go before the evening/night scene starts up. I’ll definitely be returning.
… moreRobert Garcia
I heard That One Of My Friends Was Talking To Me On The Phone And They Just Told Me That Do Not Really Come Here To This Place Anymore Because Of One Of Their Friends Couldn’t Get in And They Said That Employee Staff Was Really Very Rude And Not Very Nice Not Very Respectful And That Just Really Not Cool And They Need To Fired That Employee Staff Was At The Front Door Won’t Let The Other In And Hired A Better Employee Staff And I Recommend Do Not Come To This Place Until They Fired That Employee Staff Who Wouldn’t Let Other in At The Front Doors And That Not Right.
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