RetroBlast Coffee

4.9 ( 199 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM See Hours
£1–10
16 East St, Newquay TR7 1BH, United Kingdom
+44 1637 621449

RetroBlast Coffee is a nostalgic gem situated at 16 East St, Newquay. This unique coffee shop seamlessly blends the charm of classic arcades with high-quality brews. Patrons rave about the inviting atmosphere, where the sounds of vintage machines transport visitors back to the golden age of gaming. Customers like Dave London appreciate the affordable games, with 50p for max lives, creating an enjoyable experience for both young and old.

The coffee, praised for its excellence, complements the arcade vibe perfectly. Guests like Emily Messenger were pleasantly surprised by the mocha, claiming it to be one of the best they’ve ever had. Friendly staff enhance the experience, offering insightful descriptions of the games, thus nurturing a welcoming environment. Notably, Eleri Evans highlights the arcade’s variety, featuring iconic games such as Pac-Man and Frogger, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

If you long for a blast from the past, RetroBlast Coffee is a must-visit. With its delightful coffee and retro gaming atmosphere, it creates a haven for nostalgic souls and families alike. Prepare to immerse yourself in a delightful blend of flavors and memories. Come for the coffee, stay for the games!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Quick bite
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dessert
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For RetroBlast Coffee

Dave London
Jun 17,2025
What can I say! Awesome place, games are 50p a go, but all are set to max lives so that offers good value! Such a great atmosphere, and as a gamer from the golden age of arcades, just being in there with the noise from the machines was enough to take me right back to the 80's Coffee was excellent! Very friendly owners were lovely to chat to as well. Also, have a look on the leaderboard on the wall... You'll see DJL with the high score on Ms Pacman that's me! Fantastic place to visit, I'm sure I'll be back again during this weeks stay in Cornwall.
Eleri Evans
Jun 2,2025
You MUST visit this place! It's like stepping back in arcade history. There is such a good variety of games. It's great for young & old. I loved being able to play original games like Pac Man & frogger. You won't find a place like this anywhere else in Newquay. The people are so friendly & explained a couple of the games to us. The coffee is good too.
Emily Messenger
Apr 16,2025
Visiting Newquay for the weekend and happened to spot this cool place, straight away we were interested and thought our boys would love it in here, we went in and hand a coffee and the person serving didn’t catch his name was very friendly and was chatting away to us where we live there isn’t anything like this. It’s definitely worth a visit and when we come back in the summer we will definitely be bringing our boys in. Probably one of the best mochas I’ve ever had also! Can’t wait to come back!
Dan Rickard
Apr 7,2025
As a man in my 40s I miss what I consider ‘proper arcades’. This is a proper arcade. And it has nice coffee and the staff are friendly. Lots of 80s movie and gaming memorabilia to delight me into boring the kids with history lessons. And if you like a trading card game there’s plenty of Pokemon, yu gi oh and mainly Magic the Gathering to enjoy. Very welcoming environment. Could easily have stayed all day and fed 50ps into those machines.
Simon
Apr 6,2025
Really friendly place that takes you back to the heyday of real arcades. Lovely atmosphere and not a rip off. Loved it. Good coffee too!
Thomas Games
Apr 1,2025
In Newquay for the weekend and popped into the town to have a look around, came across the retro cafe. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. What an amazing retro gamer paradise. Had a really nice lime shake, played bubble bobble. So many cool games and all the consoles on show. Highly recommended if you're into your gaming. Look forward to visiting again.
Paul Carey
Mar 9,2025
If you're into the old arcade games, playing card games this is the place for you. The owner is really friendly and very helpful
Christina Singer
Mar 5,2025
This place is amazing, I loved playing on all the arcade games. It was like going back in time for me where I could relive all the games I used to play. The guy behind the counter was lovely. Will definitely be back.

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