Ballerz Pinball Cafe

412 12th St W, Bradenton, FL

★★★★★4.9(72 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Ballerz Pinball Cafe is a working pinball arcade where the coffee actually lives up to the hype—one regular swears it's better than what they get back in Atlanta. The all-day play wristband is a steal that lets you sink quarters into machines like the Harry Potter game between espresso pulls, and the staff genuinely seems excited to have you there. If you want caffeine plus nostalgia plus a legitimate downtown Bradenton hangout, this is worth the trip.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Family friendly. Parking available.

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Google Reviews

Liam w
★★★★★2 months ago

This place is an amazing pinball arcade bar right in downtown Bradenton. The all-day play wristband lets you come and go as you please, which is perfect since it’s within walking distance of Riverwalk. I highly recommend coming here with a group of friends for an afternoon of…

Dina Garland
★★★★★6 months ago

Stumbled upon this place and was very pleasantly surprised. Great fun with the pinball machines. Nice to just hang out and have a drink. The staff is very nice.

Kyla O’Brien
★★★★★6 months ago

Wow! This place is amazing. There are SO many amazing pinball games to choose from. The harry potter one was my favorite! Savannah the bartender is wonderful. I didn’t catch the man’s name that worked there. Tall man. He was so helpful and funny. You have to order the Sangria…

Max Million
★★★★★6 months ago

Stopped here twice on Thanksgiving . Owner was welcoming and Happy to be open when I’m sure he could’ve enjoyed a day off. Best coffee I’ve ever had even better than where I’m from in Atlanta. Over a dozen pinball machines that had leader boards I noticed for monthly and yearly…

Paul Threatt
★★★★★8 months ago

Ballerz was great! Their all-day play rate was amazingly low and the staff was friendly and happy. I would there here almost daily if I lived nearby. I could see this place expanding to a larger facility with easier parking after more pin heads check them out. The free-play…

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