Subpar Miniature Golf

The service was really nice and so are the staff. I did not get any food but I got drinks and they were very nice. The place is very centered around Oakland and is very nice.

This place is great, and I'm glad it's here. We've been here a number of times for mini-golf. The course is enjoyable, and it's fun to guess what each hole is modeled after in the East Bay (and then look at the back of the score card to find out). There are exciting parts for kids, like the mechanical device that issues you a ball in your preferred color, and getting to watch your ball go back to it at the end. What am I saying, I like it too! (not just for kids). The course takes about an hour. The only downside is it can get a little loud on a crowded weekend day. I like to go when they first open, when it is less crowded. One downside is that you usually need a reservation on the weekend. We showed up a couple years ago on a weekend, and we would have had to wait a couple hours for an open mini golf slot. We chose to play pool/billiards instead, and do the arcade. But I guess the good part about reservations is that if you have one, you don't have to wait. The downside is you can't have an impromptu trip to mini golf. I don't think you need a reservation on a weekday afternoon or first thing in the morning on a weekend.To me, the arcade is boring, but my 11-year-old and his friends all like it a lot. There are no classic arcade games like Pac Man, but of course you can go down the street a couple blocks to High Scores if you want a classic arcade experience. We had my kiddo's birthday party here, and it was a good experience. We did the mini-party, which is up to 10 kids/participants, with up to 4 grown-ups supervising (you don't get a private room, just tables in the lunch area, so they limit the number of total people). We've never had a party at a place before, but the service seemed good and we had no complaints. Food was separate, but with a minimum purchase. We brought our cake. The kids got one game of mini golf, then eating food and cake, then unlimited arcade (but no arcade prizes) until the party end. The party is 3 hours. We chose this place because most places seem to only let you be there for 2 hours, and that seemed too rushed. This was a nice party, I'd definitely have it here again.The staff here seems friendly and helpful. I've never had a problem with anyone here, and a couple times they've helped me out. Overall, I recommend this place.

A very nice indoor miniature golf place with an arcade on Park Street in Alameda!!Now, this place really isn't that big, and gets crowded pretty quickly on weekends when the weather isn't to great and people want to get out and do something.So, if you can't play golf, you can shoot pool or hit one of the many arcade games here.Obviously, plenty of parties are held here, super crowded then also. But if you're able to get some golf in, the many structures here are unique, definitely a fun place!!

If you're looking for an indoor activity for kids, check out subpar. The vibes in here are really cool, I like how each hole has a theme dedicated to Oakland or Bay Area.There snacks are good too, the mini corn dogs were a big hit for my son. The arcade area is also a great place to enjoy, my son loved playing the games that give you prizes.

We love Subpar for wholesome, family fun in a safe environment and great customer service. There's miniature golf, a cute little arcade, billiards, and a small cafe that serves snacks, desserts, and drinks, including adult beverages. Quality the food is hit or miss. My kids love dippin dots at a fraction of the price we pay at the amusement parks. The fries are good. The mozzarella sticks are ok. Avoid the chicken tenders and jalapeño poppers.

Came here for my nephew's 7 year old birthday party, which involved 16 kids and 12 helicopter, overbearing, risk adverse, coddling Millennial parents who forgot what it was like growing up in the 80s and 90s. PROs:-Big indoor space allows you to mini golf, rain or shine!-Good variety of videogames and physical games...very fun if you have an unlimited gaming card. -Quite possibly, the best, crispiest, and tastiest chicken tenders in the San Francisco Bay Area. -Decent beer selection on draft, though they could use at least one stout. -Friendly staff is acommadating, flexible, and great with kids. -Great safe environment to let your kids loose and run wild...unless you're a helicopter parent. -$500 to rent a 16 kid room for your kids party which includes golf and unlimited videogames, seems reasonable.CONs:-$14 per adult golf round is a bit pricy...though I suppose these are Bay Area prices.-Not the best pizza in the bay area. -Can get rather warm inside.

This is a fun place to take friends and family. There's a parking lot so parking is not a problem. There's pizza, sandwiches drinks at the little mini snack bar so you don't go hungry. Lots of iconic structures such as as the local High bridge, Berkeley campus. Employees are very helpful and friendly.

Had a fun day here playing indoor mini golf. Great place for kids or group events. I didn't try any of the food or drinks.

Fun mini golf, arcade and billiards in Alameda. The mini golf area referenced landmarks in the East Bay like the Oakland Zoo, Berkeley stadium, Claremont tower, the port, downtown Oakland, etc. It was fun to figure out the landmarks. Mini golf wasn't too challenging so it's good for young ones as well. Ambiance was creative and fun! It's very spacious inside but it was extremely loud when I walked in - to the point I wished for earplugs - it would be nice if they installed some noise adsorption like more carpeting or provided earplugs honestly.They also served food and drinks. Looks like a great place for a birthday party or group event. I liked the open hand washing stations! Service was friendly and it was well staffed. The kitchen did shut down for a bit so no food orders were taken during certain times. Plenty of mall and metered street parking. The compact parking spaces were quite small and narrow in the complex though.

Sadly some of my photos failed to upload. We had so much fun here and the place is always buys.We decided to spend part of Family Day goofing off and finding our inner child. And that's why parents bring there kids here because its FUN! Huge inside and plenty for everyone to do. The energy level is high and with high ceilings be prepared for the elevated sound of happy children (and many adults).We elected to do the full round of gold though there were many other electronic games around us. Bright, bold colors, lavish designs, and a snack bar for all those Kiddie Carbs you desire. It was great to have family time there.A little surprise for me was the last hole had a tube feature. If you made it in a flashing light goes off and you win a free round for your next trip. Bingo was his name-o. I did it. Oh happy days.Great Family place. A little loud but totally fun. Recommended only if you like to have fun. LOL