Tucked into downtown Minneapolis at 118 N 4th St, Hometowne Pizza Minneapolis Bar and Arcade is a barcade that wears its priorities on its sleeve: it is, first and foremost, a pizza joint. The arcade side of the operation layers cabinet play onto a central Minneapolis address, making it a natural stop for a slice and a few credits between errands or before an evening out.
Minneapolis has long cultivated a varied arcade scene, from retro pinball bars to family-friendly entertainment centers, and Hometowne Pizza fits a distinct niche within that ecosystem. It is not a destination built around a sprawling wall of marquee cabinets; rather, it is a neighborhood barcade where the menu and the machines share roughly equal billing. That balance tends to attract a specific kind of visitor — the kind who wants good food and a handful of games without committing a whole evening to either.
Because Hometowne Pizza is categorized as pizza in its directory listing, expect the food program to lead. The arcade is the seasoning, not the main course. Visitors planning a bigger arcade crawl can use the arcade finder to line up nearby stops, or browse the interactive arcade map to plan a route through the Twin Cities.
At a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 N 4th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Phone | +1 612-224-9860 |
| Hours | Monday–Thursday: 11AM–9PM Friday–Saturday: 11AM–11PM Sunday: 11AM–9PM |
| Rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 304 Google reviews |
| Best For | Casual pizza-and-games nights, downtown Minneapolis outings, barcade fans |
The Scene
Editorial review highlights have not yet been aggregated for Hometowne Pizza Minneapolis Bar and Arcade, so what follows is built from the venue’s directory profile rather than from synthesized visitor commentary. The category tag in the listing is simply “Pizza,” which is a useful signal: when a barcade is filed under pizza, the food program is doing the heavy lifting and the arcade equipment is in a supporting role.
What can be said with confidence is that the venue carries a 4.9 rating across 304 Google reviews — an unusually strong score that suggests consistent execution on whatever the venue prioritizes, most likely the pizza and the casual atmosphere. Visitors curious about how that rating breaks down across specific themes should consult Google directly, since the editorial review highlights for this listing have not yet been populated.
Games & Machines
Inventory data for Hometowne Pizza Minneapolis Bar and Arcade has not been published in this directory record, so a full machine list is unavailable.
As a barcade, the venue is positioned for casual play — typically a curated rotation of cabinets rather than the deep library collectors look for at dedicated arcades. Visitors hoping for a specific title should call ahead at +1 612-224-9860 or check the venue’s website before making the trip.
Visiting
The venue sits at 118 N 4th St in Minneapolis. The week’s schedule runs 11AM to 9PM Monday through Thursday, extends to 11PM on Friday and Saturday, and returns to 11AM–9PM on Sunday — giving weeknight diners an early close and weekend visitors a longer window to linger over a game.
The phone number for current availability is +1 612-224-9860, and the venue’s official website is https://www.hometownepizzaminneapolis.com/.
For visitors looking to combine this stop with other Twin Cities arcade destinations, the directory also covers Up-Down Minneapolis and Can Can Wonderland in St. Paul, both of which offer a more game-forward experience within a short drive. If you are a barcade owner and would like to update the hours, machine list, or other details shown here, the claim-your-listing page explains how. Readers can also browse more venues through the arcade finder or scout the region visually on the interactive arcade map.