LITT Pinball Bar

Bar · Lowry Hill East

LITT Pinball Bar

Bar · Lowry Hill East

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2021 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405

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Creative hot dogs, craft beer, cocktails & dozens of pinball machines  

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The Best Late-Night Restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul | Eater Twin Cities

"Litt (formerly Tilt), helmed by pinball aficionado John Galvin, has earned its place on the cutting edge of the Cities’ third-wave “eatertainment” scene — the arcade bars, themed mini golf courses, and pickleball taprooms that merge the pleasures of eating and drinking with good old-fashioned games. The menu is super snackable (fried cauliflower, smash burgers and Cubanos, all-beef hot dogs piled with chili, kimchi, and other toppings), the cocktails are $12 across the board, and there are almost 50 coin-operated pinball machines in the bar. Litt stays open ‘til 2 a.m. every day, and food is served until 1 a.m. —Justine Jones" - Eli Radtke

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Best Hot Dogs in Minneapolis and St. Paul | Eater Twin Cities

"No hot dog topping is off limits at LITT Pinball Bar in south Minneapolis, where the pinball games get competitive and the dogs are made from scratch. Craving smoked onions, gruyere, and bacon on your dog? Got it. What about kimchi, kewpie mayo, and sesame seeds? Got it. LITT offers 10 specialty dogs, including the option to sub in a vegan brat. If diners are still stuck on what to order, there’s a build-your-own option." - Nina Raemont

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The Hottest Spots for Cocktails in the Twin Cities Right Now

"LITT Pinball Bar is finally open in the old Liquor Lyle’s space on Lyndale Avenue. Out with the jukebox and red vinyl booths; in with 40-some pinball machines, from a circa 1981 Eight Ball Deluxe to a Stranger Things-themed machine. The cocktail list is short and fun: tequila with cold brew and orange bitters; vodka with spicy basil palm syrup. There’s a menu of bar bites, too, like Bavarian pretzels, chili cheese dogs, and nachos." - Eater Staff

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Where to find the best arcades, pinball, foosball, air hockey, and video games at bars in Minneapolis and St. Paul | Eater Twin Cities

"The concept is so simple: hot dogs, beer, and pinball. And some cocktails. Yes, it seems a surefire blueprint for success, especially with a clean and cozy space, well-maintained pinball machines, good selection of beer and spirits, all topped off with a menu of dogs piled high with ingredients ranging from macaroni and cheese to kimchi to roasted garlic aioli." - Will Simons

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Sherry Thorne

Google
A fun atmosphere for all ages! The food was tasty and the service was great! The mini golf was so much fun! The system keeps track of the points so you can keep having fun without worrying about keeping score and avoid disagreements.

Marit Juve

Google
We went mid day during the week and had quick service. Chill, fun vibes. I will definitely be back!

Sophia Jones

Google
Cool food and vibes! I was really happy to see a vegan hotdog on the menu and it was really good. The games are 0.50-1.00 and you can exchange $1,5,10,20 bills for quarters. There was also an ATM for cash. They have a good amount of pinball games to play so you could spend a while in here. This is definitely a place I would come back to!

Eric Ponti

Google
What a great place. Very clean establishment with polite staff. The beer selection is great, with gems like Three Floyds on tap, along with other staples. There are lots of pinball machines, very well kept and clean. With many games, there isn't much of a wait. Different varieties of games too, both old and new. It isn't too expensive, just 75 cents a play. Honestly the most impressive thing was the food! Went as a group and we were all really impressed with the quality of everything. Tasty and not greasy, everything is well made. Prices are also generally cheaper than other restaurants in the area! The cheese curds were some of the best we've ever had. Pretzels were filling, burgers were tasty, I wish I got to try a hot dog. Next time I will. Already been there multiple times and the food impressed so much!

Joel Pomerleau

Google
I was honestly surprised. The machines are the best kept machines in the state. Pinball Techs are all over working on machines. The bartender that was there got to us immediately and explained that we could go anywhere with our number and he’d find us. We got our food and it was priced actually pretty low but the quality of the food was well above a normal bar. The burger was awesome and the string fries hit the spot. I left my glasses and the bartender found me in the place and gave them to me. I’ll be back again and I would even come here just for the food let alone I love pinball! My kid also enjoy his food and the place and really wants to come back. I hope this place is doing good as I love it and hope I can support it when I can get to downtown! Owner should be proud to have the best pinball place in Minnesota!

Emily Cole

Google
so much fun! great food as well and good selection of THC beverages.

Willow

Google
First time coming here and I had a blast! Dozens of pinball machines to choose from and they're all reasonably priced (50-75 cents per game). I coincidentally came during happy hour so beers were $5 and appetizers were half off, got 3 apps and some beers for a great price. Loved the cheese curds and the mini corndogs. Such fun place to hang out, play some pinball and order some food and drinks, come check it out!

Jon Engelking

Google
I went on a Friday where they had a nice little karaoke area in the back area next to the bathrooms! The back area was nice to poke my head to take a break from singing along or being over stimulated. I also got a DELICIOUS mocktail that was made for me from the bartender! I really appreciated the atmosphere and laid-back vibes the DJ set up for everyone and having a space to have a sober hang out with folks. 5 outta 5 stars on this visit!
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David C.

Yelp
Not your grandfathers pinball. Much better. Great place to hang out, but it is loud with over 50? Modern pinball machines, good bar food and a wide beer selection Very clean inside, and as long as you are there to supervise them, kids are welcome before 8pm Nice staff. My grandson was having to play on his tiptoes, when a staff person brought over one of their stools Machines are well maintained, with staff doing regular maintenance while we were there Food was good. Dogs, burgers, sandwiches. I had the Chicago dog which was better then some I have had in Chicago And if you want an adult beverage, they have that too
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Gale R.

Yelp
What a fun bar! Colorful paintings! So many pinball games! If you can't find it here, it doesn't exist! Menu is imaginative in bar. I had their classic macaroni and cheese hotdog. It could've been better because the macaroni and cheese was served at room temperature instead of hot. Otherwise, the hotdog was good. We also got the soft pretzels and again the cheese was sub optimal, and cold but the honey Mustard dip was delicious. Great selection of beers on tap! Service was good.
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Howard L.

Yelp
I apologize that I didn't stay for any of the delicious drinks and food, I was strictly here for the pinball but glancing at their menu, they had such a plethora of great food options and specials. Plenty of great selections of hard Cider I've never heard of as well I regret not trying. The pinball game varieties are amazing! I finally! FINALLY got a chance to finally play the wrestling pinball game I've been waiting forever to play. Tons of old school pinball games. An Elton John and metallica pinball game which was really cool. Average games are 75 cents a game but they have some for 50 cents and a quarter. Great place to spend plenty of money and take the edge off the world around you unless you're a competitive pinball player.
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Victor M.

Yelp
It was my first time going to Litt Pinball Bar with a friend and I fell in love. There is parking around the building even though the streets are busy. As you walk in the dimly lit building you are greeted by a bar and booths giving you the feel of a classic arcade. The food and beer were excellent as well as the service. You order at the bar and they bring you your food. The chicken wings were fantastic as well as the beer selection. They had all the classic pinball games as well as lots of modern ones and the cost to Price ranged from 0.50 to 1.00. This provided hours of fun and as the hours went on the competition increased. This spot is well worth checking out.
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Lana J.

Yelp
Food was good and affordable. Service at the bar was fast and friendly. They have some awesome pinball machines. Looks like a revamped version of Liqour Lyles but better. I liked sitting in the big booths.
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John O.

Yelp
Five stars no question No kiss of death from me here They must stay open I give Fire & Nice a Four. Closed! I downgrade Lakes & Legends. Closed! You will be a cooler person for having made it here. Old school and new school pinball. Supposedly, there is this thing called tilt. Rock the machine to one side or the other based on the trajectory of the ball to keep it in play. I am not there yet. Not sure if I will ever be there. If you do it too much you get disqualified. My cousin is a total pinball wizard. I just play for fun. The beer selection is amazing! The staff is fast and friendly! Get here as soon as humanly possible!
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Jackie C.

Yelp
**Litt Pinball Bar: A Blast of Fun!** What a fantastic time at Litt Pinball Bar! This place is an absolute must-visit for anyone seeking a fun-filled experience. The games will run you between .50 and .75 each. I do wish they offered an option for unlimited gaming at a fixed rate, but $20 will take you pretty far! There are tables adjacent to each machine making it convenient to sip on drinks while enjoying the games. Speaking of drinks, their extensive beer and beverage menu is a winner! Plenty of bar space or tables to take a break from gaming. While I didn't try the food myself (mostly hotdogs, and a bit overpriced in my opinion), the real star here is the pinball. It's become my newfound obsession, and I'd highly recommend this spot for individuals of all ages. There's so many machines! If you've got an hour or two to spare, Litt Pinball Bar is the place to be. Perfect for a drink and play session - it's a pinball paradise!

Gordon R.

Yelp
Fun place to go have a few drinks, some food and play pinball! They also have nights the have comedy, karaoke and other things.
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Shaji K.

Yelp
Fun little arcade with all sorts of pinball machines as well as a full bar. Thursday afternoon, only a handful of people were inside, which made it comfortable to play the games. Change-machine inside to give you quarters (not tokens) to play the games. Most of the games are at around $0.25 to $0.50 to play. For drinks, they have an extensive list of cocktails and beer to choose from. Opted for one of the local draft IPAs ($7) and went about to each of the stations. Would note that there aren't beverage holders at the machines, so you have to put your drink to the side on a table when playing. There is some food here as well if you're into hot dogs and sandwiches. Straightforward setup and fun atmosphere. Not large by any means, so can get crowded easily.
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Jhon C.

Yelp
WOW! This place is hella phenomenal! Tons of pinball machines, both Williams and Stern...modern and classic. It cost 75 cents for 1 game. I came here with my niece on a Sunday afternoon. We both enjoyed ourselves. The food was amazing! The staff was friendly and professional. The place was super clean including the restrooms. The pinball machines were all well-maintained. There is a parking lot in the back of the place. Overall, I loved it and highly recommend. But there are just 2 issues I had. (1)They need to make sure there is some hand sanitizer in the hand sanitizing machines around the bar. We went to 3 of them, and they were empty. (2)They need to have a stop sign or warning sign leaving from the back of the parking lot to the main street. The bar exit is right at the corner of the exit of the parking lot so someone might get hit if someone isn't paying attention.
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Blake P.

Yelp
47 pinball machines, great beer and drinks, and an excellent selection of hot dogs & burgers (specialty and build your own), chips and dips, wings, excellent cheese curds, and a few desserts. The machines are in exceptional working order, and look fantastic. Really fun place to eat, drink, and play.
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Cyann L.

Yelp
Super cute spot to hit up for some pinball or watch sports games! They run on cash/quarter system unlike updown so it can get pricey. Drinks and food was delicious and creative!
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Julie D.

Yelp
A cozy bar and pinball arcade all in one! There are just over 20 games to play and each only costs about $0.50 to play. If you don't have change on hand don't worry, they have a change machine and an ATM. I had a fun time playing here, there were enough games to stay entertained for a while and there were always open machines so I didn't have to wait to play, but if you want a particular game you might! Good selection of beer and food. Only had drinks here, and the bartender was friendly.

jenny m.

Yelp
Great place to hang out for an afternoon. The bartenders are great and the atmosphere was awesome! Would come back again when in town.
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Lauri L.

Yelp
Perfect! You want lots of pinball options? They're here. You want good drinks? They're here! You want food? They have that, too. Great service. Yummy food, good drinks, plenty of pinball options to satisfy your craving to play! Highly recommend
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John S.

Yelp
Amazing food and pinball tables galore. Friendly helpful staff awaits. Just needs to open one in st cloud now!
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Camille C.

Yelp
Love the pinball. About 25 games in total - plenty of options and the wait isn't too bad most of the time. One game was turned off and one game kept my quarters but the person at the bar provided quarters back - no question. The menu is hotdogs - 1/4lbers so they are filling. Each served with chips. Our order came out quickly - except we never got the waters we requested. Parking is on the street and get your graffiti fix in the bathroom. Highly recommend as a kid friendly option before 9pm.
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Tony B.

Yelp
Great atmosphere! Food is really good. Kids had good time. Great local tab beer selection.
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John C.

Yelp
Visited Tilt as a part of a road trip through the plains states to try some awesome hot dogs. In Minneapolis, Tilt was calling. Unbeknownst to me, the night that I was visiting was the night of a pinball tournament. The place was PACKED. When I walked in I saw rows and rows of pinball machines but wasn't sure what the food/drink situation was. So I circled the place and ended up at the bar. There weren't many seats and I felt bad taking one and blocking bar access from other patrons but I wasn't sure what my other options were. I got a beer and ordered an OGB with BBQ sauce and chips. The chips were really good with a generous coating of great seasoning. The dog was delicious too. Topped with smoked onions (I couldn't really get any smoked flavor), gouda, and bacon plus their BBQ sauce. When it came out it just looked like melted cheese on bread covered in sauce and I wasn't mad about it. I did feel the need to sort of eat and run because of how busy the place was. I paid my check as quickly as I could, finished my hot dog, then stood away from the bar to finish my drink before heading out. I wasn't sure the etiquette of watching other people play or walking around/behind them so I kinda felt a little out of place. Nonetheless, good dog and cool environment!

B H.

Yelp
New location is nice, but not worth the 50% increase in game prices since the move. Parking is difficult, as expected. The vibe is the same. I don't know if this will be as worth the visits. Maybe this will be fun for singles and the adult pinball players who put obscene high scores?
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Lexi M.

Yelp
This is a pinball bar!! I always get weary about specific pinball bars because most of the machines are in bad condition, but this place had pristine machines, a good drink selection and an awesome menu!! They have a really great lineup of pinball machines with newer and vintage pinball games and this place gets packed on the weekends. Their food menu is awesome! They have a good selection along with their famous different hot dogs! This is a great spot to slap some flippers and have a great hot dog!
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George R.

Yelp
I walked into this place randomly on the way to a dinner with some colleagues. Wow...really friendly staff, the patrons were all nice and let me play in on rotation, and the collection of games was stellar! I was really surprised by how well the action on the "older" games was maintained. I've rebuilt the Addams Family, and it was really clean on the rails, with well maintained bumpers. Somebody must really love these machines. Oh, and they have the new Toy Story 4! Everybody has been talking about it and it looks really fun.
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Nikki N.

Yelp
Wow, is all I can say! This place is amazing for a date night, guys night out, friends date, etc. This is a really fun place with great beer and good food! We stopped in because we saw it sitting at the red light. My sister knew of this place when it was called tilt and told us we needed to go in. That was a lot of fun, and I proudly spent $30 playing pinball. Such a cool ambiance and blast from the past! Decorated perfectly set for the time era with retro and neon lights. I love the fun house and monster mash pinballs. They do have booths to eat at, a bar, and to sets of areas to play pinball. The set that is farther in the back, you're able to watch them playing on a screen above the machine, which was also pretty fun to watch! I highly recommend stopping in here if you haven't!! I'll be back!
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Alexandra M.

Yelp
WOW! I am so glad I found this bar for my husbands birthday. 1. He loves pinball so this was obviously a great location for him. 2. We love a variety of drinks and this place had a great drink menu! 3. Just a very welcoming atmosphere. I get nervous to go to specialty bars like this because I believe there are so many regulars that you can feel left out but that is not how we felt. I really liked this atmosphere and am excited to try some of the food next time! Some of the pinball games include: 007, Scooby Doo, FooFighters, and so much more! It is right next to eat street area so a great location with plenty of other options around. It is street parking so we actually used a rideshare to get there. Overall we will definitely be back.

Ruby V.

Yelp
This review is for the new LITT location at the old Liquor Lyle's. I was a frequent patron at the old location and while the new spot is bigger and more snazzy, it lost some of its charm. For one- they increased the pinball prices. Part of the draw of the old place was the .50 cent games. I miss the old iconic bar top with the pinball design and lights. They have some of this at a few tables now, but it's not the same. The parking lot has a dozen or so spaces and if they're full, you'll have a hard time finding any street parking. The previous spot at least had a lot of street parking within a block. The food is pretty good but the cheese curds were so greasy. There was a pool of grease in the basket. The service was very slow, and The bartender we had seemed like he wasn't having a great day. It's bigger yes but navigating around the games somehow feels the same as in the smaller space. I like it but don't love it like the old spot. It feels more like Up Down but without the arcade games, pizza and 80's/90's films/ tv shows on the screens. Bonus for good accessibility and keeping the booths, which look great and are comfortable.
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Jen R.

Yelp
Tilt had 3 of my favorite pinball machines (Addams Family, Monster Bash, and Godzilla), cheap plays (under $1 per play), and my beloved Gray Duck hard seltzers so I'm giving them an automatic 5 star rating. I wanted to try one of their hot dogs but it wasn't in the cards for us this time since we spent all our money on games and drinks. I could see it getting super cramped and crowded as the night goes on - luckily we went there around the time it opened on a weekday so no worries on getting to play on my favorite tables. Staff was friendly and I was very entertained by all of the bathroom graffiti.

Tony L.

Yelp
DO NOT GO I REPEAT DO NOT GO do not go I repeat, do not go absolutely horrible service. They treated me and my boyfriend or later I was at the bar for 10 minutes until I got somebody to service which I would understand if it was a busy night it was not it was a Monday and they were four bartenders running around cleaning cops. They were three other people at the bar with me. I don't understand once I got service they were unbelievably rude, unbelievably rude. Once I ordered food and it came out. Everything was absolutely horrifying. I got the nachos and the chicken wings and my boyfriend and I were absolutely disgusted. We talked to somebody about it and they gave us more Attitude and told us well you ate out of it yeah we had like four chips horrifying experience and they tried to charge my card two times after I left the bar and already paid for the bill
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Chris C.

Yelp
Great selection of pins and mostly new and in good working order. I don't mind the game prices for the games which is generally $.50. Had the Chicago style hot dog (forget what they call it) and did not disappoint. Drinks on point and has a full bar and lots of choices for beer nerds. Smallish but service was great and pro Pt
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Megan H.

Yelp
This bar is the bomb. All their wieners slap so hard. My favorite is the Mac n Cheese dog with jalapeños. Also they have the Big Lebowski machine. I love this place, I abide.
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Dante D.

Yelp
This bar has some great pinball games and are always rotating in and out so it varies each time you visit to keep it new and fresh. The machines are meticulously taken care of and maintained too so that's great. Throw in some mystery shots and your in for a good time.
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Christina P.

Yelp
Great date night spot for a fun night out doing something different. This is not a place to go if you're looking for a wide variety of choices of food, as they only serve hotdogs; however they do have a vegan option, which is great. The staff were all courteous and friendly, and the hot dogs were really tasty. They have some great combinations- I ordered one with pickles, cream cheese, and pastrami seasoning and the hubby got a chili cheese dog. The pinball machines were really fun and varied, from old school vintage to newer ones like Lord of the Rings and Deadpool. We spent like $30 for dinner, two drinks and some pinball, pretty cheap date night!

Kimberly N.

Yelp
This place is amazing!!! Great high end pinball (many pro levels) and they take quarters not tokens! Couple that with great prices on food and drinks and the only disappointment is we don't live in this town!!! We have actually talked about getting friends to fly back with us just for a day of gaming!! Great job to all involved and we will definitely visit you at your new location once you move!
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Diana F.

Yelp
By far one of my favorite places in Minneapolis. There are tons of pinball games, a variety of drink options, delicious food, and a punk rock, sort of grunge environment. I would highly suggest visiting this place, you won't regret it!
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Lynne C.

Yelp
All sorts of funky & fun vibes flowing from the Tilt Pinball bar!! I decided to park on the street as I was unsure if the ramp was free but there was plenty of space so didn't have to walk too far. The retro decor from ceiling to floor is super incredible that just oozes 1950's pinball popularity. With dozens to choose from, it's hard to decide, they all look SO FUN!! Don't worry if you're not a pinball wizard, it takes practice trust me, but either way it is a blast! You do have to exchange your money to tokens to play but most machines only require one or two so it's a pretty cheap date night. Alongside the fun pinball machines, there's also a selection of funky fun hot dogs and beverages available to quench your thirst and appetite! It's a bit smaller than I expected & the menu was too outlandish for my boring cheddar brat & ketchup taste buds but overall a great find!
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Jesse J.

Yelp
The employees are always top notch here as is the tap selection but I really miss the poppy seed bun as it's not only essential for a hotdog but it was also a vegan bun to pair with the HB vegan brat.
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Steve T.

Yelp
Parking is a bugger but if you dig pinball, this is the place for you. A nice alternative to other locations but what is unique is that they have great relationships with the pinball distributors and typically you will see the newest machines. I haven't done HH or food but the beers and drinks I've had are more then adequate and since it is a smaller bar, you are quickly seen and sent on your way to play. One thing that I do want to check out is when would be a good down time so you can hear the machines more clearly. Honestly, can we just shut off all the other machines and just listen to the Iron Maiden machine?
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Mallerlyn V.

Yelp
This place definitely has amazing pinball machines! However, the area is super small and it can get pretty crammed inside. It's in the downtown area so parking won't always be the best. The pinballs are also .50 a game which is pretty expensive especially when you get one of those machines that just automatically gutter your ball. I think I'll stick to updown! Cheaper machines and more space! (Also amazing pizza)
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Rick T.

Yelp
Very cool setup inside, grabbed a round of beers including Seudo Sue and Loon Juice and then grabbed 5 bucks were of tokens. They lasted quite a long time with three people who don't play much pinball.
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Kara D.

Yelp
Tilt deserves so many stars alone just because their "mystery shot" is not god-awful. And yes I'm the type of dope to buy a "mystery shot". Thankfully my mouth was greeted by a peach and lemon mixture, rather than pure banana Burnetts, woohoo! Ok other than that random info, Tilt is really fun spot full of novelties. The decor is retro, from their painted walls to the lit-up bar top. And all the pinball machines, old and new, are really cool too! I think most machines take 2 quarters each, and I like they they're quarters instead of tokens that are useless elsewhere. They also have Killer Queen. The drinks are averagely priced ($6 for a rail cocktail), and they feature a good amount of local beers. For food, they specialize in quirky hot dogs, dips, and a few standard sandwiches and salads. However, the space is somewhat small, so I wouldn't recommend coming with a huge group, and prepare to wait for your desired pinball machine.
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Alison T.

Yelp
I can't speak highly enough of this bar. Pinball usually plays great. They've got sports on TV. Great selection of local beers, good cocktails and AMAZING FOOD. Seriously how does this place have amazing food?? NACHOS: Kalamata olives on nachos? Yes it's weird and yes it works! Queso blanco and jalapeños top off a huge pile of chips. Chips aren't fresh fried (at least I think). They are the weak link of the dish but still decent. Hot dogs are snappy and creative. Delicious! My boyfriend would honestly eat the black bean quesadilla from here every day if he could.
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William R.

Yelp
So if you could not guess by the name. This is a pin ball bar. It is actually pretty cool, and not just filled with hipsters but every type of person. The drinks are good and cheap who doesn't love that. Most there pin ball games are new ones, they do have some vintages ones which is what I look for. They also have a really good music selection so just chilling here as a DD it ain't to bad. I would say come check it out if you haven't.
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Melissa A.

Yelp
What a fun find! Immediately when entering my Minnesotan accent popped out "Oh my gosh, FER CUTE!" But for real, this place is super fun and cute. The bar looks like a comic book bar with fun lights. I won't do it a justice trying to explain it so just look at the pictures here on yelp and you will understand. So first of all, I went to use the "ladies room" and GUESS WHAT....I don't even have to say use the "ladies room" because there is a mens, womens, and unisex bathroom. Dig that, thank you. We took a lap and admired all of the fun pinball machines lining up the walls. Next we ordered food at the bar. The menu consists of hot dogs mostly, salad, and some chips and dips, and booze. The beer list was pretty long consisting of a lot of local options which was wonderful, but I stuck with a good ol PBR. I ordered the hot dog with the gruyere cheese, bacon and onions. The hot dog part was really good, but the onions were kind of strange, slimy, sweet-ness and my cheese was non-melty rubber-y. I wasn't the biggest fan of the food option. I also think part of it was knowing I was steps away from so much good food on Eat Street that it made me a little sad. But enough about that, I scarfed that dog down so I could get to why I really came there....the games! There were so many options. Some that looked real old, some that looked kind of old, and some that looked new. Despite the age of all of the machines, they all were kept up so nicely. They were all in really great shape and worked awesome. It really is a pretty cheap night out as well as each game costs just a quarter. I got 4 dollars in quarters and felt like I was playing forever. I feel like they could definitely charge more than that, but was very happy they didn't. We even left with some quarters because we felt like we got in enough play time. It was really fun. The space is small-ish so when the night got later the crowd got bigger. There is plenty of sitting room as well if you need a break or don't want to wait for an open machine. I will definitely come back-great addition to mpls!
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Greg T.

Yelp
First time here today. Wasn't disappointed. Will be back many many times. The service was great. We were greeted with big smiles and a shared interest for pinball. Gourmet hotdogs aren't something I order regularly so maybe that's the deal with poppy seed buns. I couldn't tell you because I'm no expert. My hotdog was tasty, but my hot dog bun completely fell apart before I got it in my mouth. Whenever I do order a gourmet hotdog, I like to get some stuff on it and they give you the usual good stuff. The friend I was with prefers the classic old ketchup & mustard. We also ordered the chips/salsa. The salsa was too mild and could've been chunkier in my opinion. We didn't notice that the hotdogs came with chips, so we had plenty of chips that we wasted. I would love love to see the menu expanded to included burgers, cheese curds, wings, onion rings, and pizzas. They just opened, so I'm sure as this establishment starts getting noticed, things will just get better. There are a few TVs on the wall playing some various content. Movies, sports, etc...Since we were here during the day, there wasn't any music in the background. Maybe the night scene is different. Coming down here in the middle of the day makes perfect sense for me. Not sure how the area holds up at night with the riff raff that downtown can so often be associated with (in my opinion). The machines are in really good condition. I noticed only a couple machines not behaving correctly and the technician was working hard to resolve the issues. If we're talking pinball, this is to be expected. But other barcade competitors don't have this kind of attention. You are not gonna find a better barcade on the area. They have all the AAA pins and they were being monitored by a tech. The tech was friendly too and answered a few questions I had about the machines and their upkeep. I have been to several places to play pins and this place has the goods. You go to some places to play pinball and 50% of their machines have some sort of malfunction, they only have 1 or 2 AAA-style machines, or they have a sign up in their window during 'regular operating hours' and their door is locked until the owners return from errands. Right now, every machine is on.25 cents a play and they have two electro mechanicals for a dime per play! We were there for almost three hours. I didn't ask, but I'm guessing the .25/play is associated with their recent opening, so if you want access to AAA pinball, don't wait long. Parking is a little tough to come by, but they said they are in the process of coming up with a solution. We parked about a block away in the rain and it was still worth it. East Side Pinball is about their closest competition. But East Side is really not their own establishment, but rather a handful of good, well-maintained pinball machines nestled into a primarily a bowling alley. Tilt, on the other hand, is a pinball bar...period. I am going to start regularly budgeting from here on out for 1-2 visits per week. I loved it. It was like being in pinball heaven. I really hope they succeed because its a fun place to be.
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Jim L.

Yelp
I used to love this place but wishing they would offer some small food offerings so you could stay longer and play more pinball. They have added some things. If you are in the mood for a $10 hot dog then this is your place. Blah. They could have done better and why is it $10 for a hot dog. The guy at the bar was inattentive and not friendly. I went up several times to report issues with pinball machines that I was playing but wasn't acknowledged. I ended up the day with an odd number of tokens. Yes they use tokens now instead of quarters. Not my favorite. The more machines i played, the more issues i found. I DO NOT know who is doing the maintenance on these but whoever it is, isn't good at it at all. I used to repair pinball machines at the famous Mall of America and I know how these things work. Many of the problems with the machines make the game unplayable if you hit the ball in a certain area that it cannot return from because the plunger is too slow. Many times a simple cleaning and cheap plastic solenoid sleeves can fix many of the issues that I saw. My downgrade in rating is for a few things, the tables are now all 2 tokens unlike what it was, that is understandable, but the food cost is too high, they were out of wines that were on their menu. The staff was unfriendly and not helpful. I waited a long time to try to report issues with the machines with no luck, the more I played, the more I found. Tables were going down as we were there because of poor maintenance. The maintenance was the worst part, you hit it to an area and the ball is supposed to pop out and it doesn't, the dirty mechanics doesn't let it have enough power to push the ball hard enough and you have to sit and wait to see if the ball will come out if you wait long enough or try to manually help it in some way. I still like the nice selection of games!! Just maintain them would ya?
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Jay G.

Yelp
We stopped in here while visiting MN. We thoroughly enjoyed this bar because it brought out the inner child in all of us. Having so many pinballs in one place with good bar food, drinks, and kind people made our evening so much fun. The pretzel was the best for me, so I ordered it twice. Playing pinball was reasonably priced so the excitement did not have to end to quickly. I would definitely revisit this little jewel!
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Travis Y.

Yelp
Casual and chill place to spend time with friends. They offer plenty of pinball machines for the diehard fan who enjoys the sound of metal shaking and light flashing for only a quarter per play. Physical place is small, thus make it more intimate with your friends instead of overly crowded and you can't hear each other speak. Parking is easy around the corner or across the street. Food: i tried the classic Chicago style dog. It came with the classic fixings: poppy seed bun, sweet pepper, onion, pickle, tomato, celery salt and mustard. The hotdog casing didn't has the "snap" like other Chicago style hotdog that I've eaten plenty of times. Being a texture person, i was disappointed since I was looking forward to getting the "snap" sound from the hotdog casing. The chip that came with the meal is kettle potato jalapeño with cheddar; one of my all time vice to munch on any given moment in life.
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Mark D.

Yelp
I've had nothing but great times here. My wife and I love coming here during non-peak times. Pick and choose your machine. Order some chips and salsa with a beer and enjoy the pinball! Great old time machines in the corner. Lyle, the bartender is an Uptown regular! Very friendly!! Highly recommend this place for letting off steam! 25cent games!!! Too cool! Everything is clean, new, and kept working as it should.
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Tom K.

Yelp
First off, I love TILT. You can even live at chroma right above it which is a big bonus. Taxi was my favorite machine and it was a great deal at 25 cents. Gorbie was my favorite character but now sadly he is gone. The food is very overpriced and mediocre. I wish they had cheaper hot dogs because they are.. hot dogs. All in all it's a great place that I love. Please don't bring your kids though. Bring them to Big thrill factory or something.

Madeline S.

Yelp
My friend was drugged here this past Saturday. Luckily, she was not alone and was planning on coming home to our place to begin with. It was a terrifying night of taking care of her. Watch your drinks here ladies...
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Chinjaa X.

Yelp
You know what gives me really bad anxiety? Pinball. You know who rarely feels anxious? Me. You know who really likes to play pinball? My boyfriend. After venturing at the new Walker Sculpture Garden and visiting to Pride 2k17, we went to Tilt to kill some time before dinner. Tilt is in a very charming area. Very close to Eat Street, next to the cutest coffee shop ever, Wesley Andrews, and right by the Minneapolis Art Institute. We arrived and noticed that it was a little busy (around 6pm) and surprisingly pretty small. There's about 20 pinball machines. There's a small bar that we didn't take advantage of but the customer service seemed okay. Note: this is not Up Down, this is barcade only contains pinball machines. Would I go here again? Not by myself (b/c #anxiety) but we'll come back. My boyfriend really enjoyed himself but said that he wished there were more pinball stations to choose from. Side note: if someone is hogging a certain pinball machine you wanna play, they probably can't be stopped but be kind and ask if you can play next, sometimes it works.