Entry No. 53 — the Pueblo file — filed under: arcade-play
Bite Me Cake Company / Flip A Coin Arcade Bar
Upstairs is a retro bakery slinging custom cakes, homemade ice cream, and coffee; descend the stairs and the whole basement turns into a barcade. Flip A Coin runs a rotating lineup of around 29 pinball machines plus classic video cabinets, foosball, and cocktails. It is registered with the International Flipper Pinball Association and runs the only IFPA-sanctioned pinball league south of Denver, with regular tournaments and new-machine launch nights.
The story
Walk into 223 South Union Avenue on a sunny afternoon and you will find what looks like a conventional downtown bakery. Bite Me Cake Company sits at street level in Pueblo's historic district, slinging custom cakes, cupcakes, homemade ice cream, and coffee. It is bright, sugar-scented, and utterly unsuspecting. But find the staircase and take a trip down to the basement, and the wholesome storefront completely dissolves.
Down below lies Flip A Coin Arcade Bar, a subterranean retreat that pairs a full cocktail menu with a dense grid of around 29 pinball machines, vintage video cabinets, and foosball tables. This isn't just an afterthought to fill extra cellar space; the venue is officially registered with the International Flipper Pinball Association and runs the only IFPA-sanctioned pinball league south of Denver.
Because the machine roster continuously rotates, local floor space is constantly shifting. Regular tournaments and official new-machine launch nights bring competitive flipper wizards down into the basement, making for a strange, brilliant contrast: drinking a cocktail and chasing IFPA points in a basement cavern while people buy birthday cakes right above your head.
What it's like
Start on the main floor to pick up a slice of cake, baked goods, or ice cream, then take the stairs down into the dark, glowing basement barcade. Downstairs, the tone shifts immediately from quiet bakery to clinking cocktail glasses and the chime of pinball bumpers. If you drop in on a league or tournament night, you'll be sharing space with serious players tracking their tournament rankings, but off-peak hours offer a relaxed venue for casual play across roughly 29 flipper titles, arcade cabinets, and foosball. Check their social channels before heading out, as the machine lineup rotates and tournament nights alter the basement traffic.
The move: Split a slice of cake upstairs, then head to the basement and battle through the pinball lineup, putting your initials up on a few high scores.
📍 Before you go Pinball lineup rotates; check social media for league nights and launch events.
- 📍 Downtown / Union Avenue Historic District, Pueblo
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Big night
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 223 S Union Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Pueblo Neon Alley — Walk one block over after dark to see an alleyway packed with rescued and restored vintage neon signs.
- The Clink Lounge — Pair your basement arcade visit with a drink inside a former 1940s city jail processing center three blocks away.
- Card Board Games — Stay right on Union Avenue to browse local tabletop games and card sets before heading underground.
Good to know
Where is Flip A Coin Arcade Bar located?
It operates in the basement directly below Bite Me Cake Company at 223 S Union Ave in Pueblo's Union Avenue Historic District.
Is the pinball league open to competitive players?
Yes. Flip A Coin is registered with the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA) and hosts the only IFPA-sanctioned league and competitive tournaments in Colorado south of Denver.
What food and drinks are offered?
Upstairs, the bakery offers custom cakes, homemade ice cream, cupcakes, and coffee. Downstairs, the arcade bar serves a selection of cocktails.
How can I see which pinball games are currently available?
The machine lineup rotates periodically. Check the business's social media accounts to see their current lineup, tournament schedules, and new machine launch events.
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Further reading: Official site · koaa.com · visitpueblo.org · kineticist.com
last checked: 2026-06-23