My favorite little place in Pretoria. Fresh food and decent portions. The tacos and chicken waffles are definitely a must! I wish I could eat there everyday.
Great tasting burgers & pizza - service is mostly quick if you there at the right time...and for a bonus they also deliver with UberEATS if we don't feel like driving 😄
Robin Jansen Van Rensburg
+4
Food is delicious, if a bit pricey. I've had a burger and the pulled pork taco, and my boyfriend the vegetarian pizza. All the food is beautifully prepared.
Would definitely recommend
This is a nice little take away place if you love in the area or passing by.
Lots of good options and vegetarians aren't excluded.
Had the Vegetarian Tacos and it was excellent. A bit too much onion, but good overall. Will definitely try the burgers sometime.
There is seating, but it's outside on pub benches. The kitchen is in a shipping container, but looks decent and clean from where I could see.
Arcade Empire right next door so there are lots of people there from the club side also getting food so it must be fresh.
Oh my word! That is all I can say.... Best ever burgers! I was totally amazed with the quality. We did wait about an hour for our food, but it was worth it, they were extremely busy. I had the beef sliders, the presentation was amazing and it tasted out of this world. I will definately return for the food, I want to try the pizzas, they look amazing too. Well done to the chef/s! I can highly recommend the food at Arcade Empire, you wont be disappointed!
I was very pleasantly surprised! The menu is not the same as uploaded here, it's even better! The pizza's are huge rectangles loaded with fresh ingredients and the burgers were really great! We had sliders (R70), and could choose our toppings for each. Overall a nice vibe and a fun way to end off a long week at the office. It got very busy later in the evening so I'd recommend you book a table and go early enough.
I only ever really come here when it's super busy due to a big event. Thus I've only actually tried their food once. In terms of a venue it's a great place, the theme is really cool and there's plenty of space even though it fills up quickly.
I wasn't expecting much when I ordered food from here. Their poppers sound delicious but unfortunately they didn't have a bacon-free option for me. We got a bunch of pizza pockets for the table and I got a pizza. The food was really good especially since I wouldn't have expected much from it. They added some elements to a simple margarita to make it more interesting. The prices are also very fair.
We always come back for the great atmosphere and the great events that they have.
Thanks to Pig & Rant for letting us know that boxcar now takes care of the food here. I'm glad to hear they still have vegetarian options available on the menu.
Boxcar Deli is a true gem in the heart of food for Arcade Empire. With a great variety of food which includes Philly cheese steak rolls, pizzas, burgers and even chicken waffles. I would recommend the lunch time special, buy one get one free on everything on the lunch menu. The venue itself is great with a variety of things to do and caters for every music lover.
The Pretoria Explorer
+3.5
The croft burger here was fantastic. Made with fresh beef patty and a crispy sesame seed bun with a red wine onion jam.. Like this just did it for me. I kinda like this place for a Wednesday mid week kinda beer and quick sit down for delicious food and great company.
Firstly, 65 Randelas for the steak and a halfliter beer is already a championship combination! Steak was a bit on the tough side, but atill very delicious granted the basting. The mini burgers for a starter was amazing, tasty combinations within the burger with small but juicy patty! I had a fun time, great atmosphere, great people!!
So we had the amazing opportunity to attend the Zomato foodie meet up at Arcade Empire. From the Super Mario theme to the acoustic live band that just lingers through the atmosphere, no lie this place is definitely worth it. As the starters strolled in it was sort of a catch 22 as what to expect, the Croft burger is without a doubt one to phone home about, a crunchy toast like sesame seed bun filled with a pure beef patty crowned with a homemade red wine and onion jam, WOW, that's all I've got to say. As the starters finished in came the mains, we literally tried every pizza on the menu however the Mega Man consisting of all the meat elements and the Smash Bros with the jalapeños giving it that kick, this is certainly something to try out.
Besides all the great food, the atmosphere and ambiance is something else hey, for all you gamers out there, there's a place just for you to play Xbox, yes you read that right, Xbox at the bar? What more could you ask for 👌 The Pretoria Explorer
What a great relaxing night! Definitely the place to go after a long day at work!Â
We were very well looked after, with great music and an awesome crowd!Â
The burgers were my ultimate favourite!!!! Succulent and fresh!Â
I simply adore this place with it's cool crowd and live music!
From Succulent beef burgers with jalapeno toppings, another with caramelized onions and the last with a red wine filling it was quite a treat to start of the night. Arcade is famous for its live shows and great atmosphere. Their menue ultimately suits it perfecly.
If you are in the mood for something and not quite sure what to grab I would recommend ANY of their burgers and ANY of their pizzas,honestly. It definitely caters to a variety of tastebuds and the food is definitely worth the wait.
I recently took part in an eating fiesta with like minded awesome foodies at the Zomato Meet-up at Arcade Empire. Good Pizza, tasty wings and munchy burgers.
I tried almost everything, from the different burgers on offer, The Ryu, The Link and The Croft which all had tender well prepared patties, colourfully flavoured and seasoned.
The Mario Supreme Pizza stuck out for me from their pizza range with the Mega Man Pizza coming second best, the Smash Bros Pizza is for those who prefer a bit of spice and the Prince of Persia is dedicated to the Vegetarians.
There's other great treats on offer, Chicken Wings, T-bone Steak, Burritos and Cheese pockets just to highlight what was had. I should grow a four chamber stomach for all this food.
Overall a pleasant experience in a busy place overflowing with youth and energy. Did I mention that they have live music? Just arrive early as parking is a mission.
Great starter.
burger tasters, from red onions in wine to burgers with bacon. For mains, a Mexican Burrito with salad. Great atmosphere with live music, simple menu, good food, service with regards to drinks, great!
Nadia Els Katryn Van Tonder
A very delicious started containing 3 different burgers, what a feast! I had a Mexican burrito for main, hot and spicy as it should be ! Acoustic music in the background...
This venue offers a great variety of specials all week long. Their Pizza is truly amazing, especially the Megaman. Service is above average and the party vibes are great, thanks to the amazing local bands performing here regularly
This is a fantastic place when you have a simultaneous craving for good pizza and a jam jar. Their daily specials are worth looking out for. Love the vibe, love the arcade decor and music. This is where an innocent late lunch can turn into a wild night out very quickly.
Croft Burger - a red wine & onion jam smothering a thick, juicy patty topped with white cheddar and a Jagermeister mayo resting on a fluffy bun. Ohmygod. Life stops while you're eating that burger.
Good venue with some amazing bands. We went there for the Tweak 10th anniversary tour and arrived early in order to grab a bite before the show starts. Needless to say, the place was packed - but our friendly waiter still made a plan and got us a table. From there on the service was fast and efficient, and the food was tasty. Finally, the entertainment was excellent, and smoothly organised.
Really love Arcade, had some of the best parties of my life there. The live acts are always worth checking out. Everyday of the week something special happens at Arcade. The recently launched a new menu and it's just fantastic! Be sure to stop by this wonderful place!
Really cool night out... Always a good idea to follow them on Twitter to see when a good band is playing (which is often). Great drink specials... Gangs of Ballet, Desmond and the Tutu's, Francois van Coke.. Just a couple of the guys we've seen there! Always a jol!!
The food is good, not great, however this place does not make its money from the food. With amazing drink specials and live performances from some of the country's best DJs and musicians, this place thrives on its exceptional vibe and GREAT parties!
Great place if you are looking for a party. They always have awesome drinks specials and the barmen are all really good. The waiters are surprisingly good, considering it's not really a restaurant. The food is not your average bar food and the prices are really reasonable. I don't really like the location but that is probably just me.
Pretoria's premium live band venue. Wowza. Every time I go there I have a great time. Awesome vibe, interesting people. You can even get tattoos there (just not if you're drunk obviously). Finished up with a dj stage, pool tables, beer pong tables and leisurely couches if you just want to chill this is the place to go when you're looking for fun.
Simone Jennifer Klaasen
+4.5
Great affordable food, amazing Jam Jars and such an amazing vibe, wish we had something like this in Johannesburg. Thanks for another incredible night Arcade, you never disappoint.
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