Chuck E Cheese's - Topeka

The Dippin dots weren't really good. They had lots of ice crystals and they just tasted really old. My kids really enjoyed their time as did my partner, his mot... read more The Dippin dots weren't really good. They had lots of ice crystals and they just tasted really old. My kids really enjoyed their time as did my partner, his mother and myself! Aside from the Dippin dots.. it was pretty alright!

Chuck E. Cheese has been modernized. The animatronics are no longer, replaced by a video board. It still has a lot of games adults will remember, and a lot of m... read more Chuck E. Cheese has been modernized. The animatronics are no longer, replaced by a video board. It still has a lot of games adults will remember, and a lot of more modern ones, Gone are the days of cups of tokens, instead you are given play cards with minutes to use on games. Tickets earned on skill games are also applied to the card, which then can be used to purchase toys and other items from the counter. There is a cool addition to the floor: a dance screen/game with character images that scatter when the screen is stepped on. No lie that I got the giggles watching unsuspecting adults step on the screen and have a moment of disorientation. The facility itself is clean and the tables are well-spaced. Unlike other restaurants, it does not feel uncomfortably crowded when busy. The pizza is better than I remember, but it 's not blow your mind great. But let 's be honest: it is a sideshow for the games and Chuck E Cheese appearances. The salad bar is well-stocked with plenty of fresh greens veggies, and some other fairly delicious sides. There is only one drink size, which is okay if you want to waste drinks, or have kids take them to the car. Price-wise, Chuck E. Cheese is not cheap. The price is a bit higher than ordering from Pizza Hut, Papa Johns, or Dominos. The premium is the price paid for being an attraction over a regular pizza place. The cost reminds me of Terrance Mann 's (James Earl Jones) dramatic monologue in Field of Dreams (1989): People will come ... . They’ll come ... for reasons they can’t even fathom. They’ll turn into your driveway, not knowing for sure why they’re doing it. They’ll arrive at your door, as innocent as children, longing for the past. “Of course, we won’t mind if you look around,” you’ll say, “It’s only twenty dollars per person. And they’ll pass over the money without even thinking about it, for it is money they have and peace they lack. Chuck E. Cheese is a destination pizza place for families and children. If you 're an adult who went as a child, you will not get the full nostalgia feeling. If you 're a kid, or a kid at-heart, you will enjoy your time.

Need more staff, especially at the door. I 'm disappointed about that. It was loud and hectic and crazy but... what kid place isn 't?!?! We stopped in as part o... read more Need more staff, especially at the door. I 'm disappointed about that. It was loud and hectic and crazy but... what kid place isn 't?!?! We stopped in as part of a multistop birthday party to let the kids play. They had a great time, especially the physically challenged birthday girl. She loved the magic floor. All in all, it was a great time!

We didn't end up staying at the restaurant. It had been a long time since our last visit, and we were surprised to see that the salad bar cost $10.99 per person... read more We didn't end up staying at the restaurant. It had been a long time since our last visit, and we were surprised to see that the salad bar cost $10.99 per person. They had also changed the system for kids playing the games; now they wear a watch-like device that allows them to play for about 30 minutes for approximately $15. You can only pause it once, either for a meal or a bathroom break—how is that enjoyable? There are no tokens anymore, so if an adult wants to join in and play Skee Ball or another game, does that mean another $15? We found a better deal just down the street.

I hosted a birthday party here, and it was decent overall. The prices have definitely gone up since they switched to the wristband system. The salad bar didn’t... read more I hosted a birthday party here, and it was decent overall. The prices have definitely gone up since they switched to the wristband system. The salad bar didn’t seem as fresh as it used to be, but the staff was friendly and helpful. The place also appeared to be clean.