Working my way through the crowds of kids, dancers, and street food vendors at Sunday Streets, I looked up and there it was, like a giant shiny coin floating in the sky: Small Change Arcade.
This small shop on Mission St. near Persia Ave. in the Excelsior District contains twenty or so classic video and pinball arcade machines. They’ve only been open for a few days, and the excitement hasn’t worn off judging by the crowds.
In addition to the games, there’s a small back patio (currently unused) and a workshop area. The owner confirmed that yes, in fact they do repair machines in-house, and are looking to sell arcade machines in the future. Which sounds like a fun job — to me, anyway.
There’s also allegedly a cat. However, I was unable to confirm this during my visit. Possibly my fault for not bringing fish. Or a laser pointer.
Definitely drop in if you’re in the area. You have nothing to lose but a few quarters.
