Limited-Time PAC-MAN Café Opens July 12 in Downtown San Diego

Forty-five years of PAC-MAN are celebrated with a pop-up cafe offering special giveaways and more in San Diego.

Riya Singh
Written By Riya Singh
News Writer
Annesha
Edited By Annesha
Managing Editor
PAC-MAN Cafe to open in San Diego on July 12, 2025 (Source: Instagram @officialpacman)

PAC-MAN is marking its 45th anniversary with a pop-up café debuting July 12 in San Diego, just in time for Comic-Con weekend. Guests can enjoy PAC-MAN-themed games, exclusive giveaways, and retro vibes throughout the summer pop-up.

Highlights

  • PAC-MAN Cafe to open in San Diego on July 12.
  • The pop-up cafe will be available for a limited time only.
  • It will offer great deals, giveaways, experiences, and more.

PAC-MAN Cafe Opens in San Diego for a Limited Time

PAC-MAN pop-up cafe to open in San Diego
PAC-MAN-themed treats available at the pop-up cafe (Source: Instagram @officialpacman)

The PAC-MAN birthday celebrations continue, and it is now time to take over San Diego. With San Diego Comic-Con around the corner, PAC-MAN fans can look forward to a limited-time pop-up near Petco Park designed for retro gaming enthusiasts. The PAC-MAN Cafe opens July 12, with grand celebrations and offers.

The pop-up cafe brings exciting giveaways and experiences to all those who enter. Visitors can score limited-edition merchandise and enjoy complimentary access to PAC-MAN arcade games. The café is located at 323 Seventh Avenue, steps from Petco Park, and runs through August 3.

Celebrating 45 Years of PAC-MAN

This May, the world saw the celebrations of PAC-MAN’s 45th anniversary. The 45th anniversary celebration kicked off in May with global brand collaborations and commemorative events.

The beloved video game has a fan base like no other. Now, it is ready to bring the celebrations to San Diego. This special pop-up cafe not only brings video game lovers closer to nostalgia but also delivers an experience like never before.

The pop-up cafe offers an array of merchandise and free arcade access. Along with this, it also brings special treats shaped as their favorites from the game. So be it, Pac-Man or Blinky, visitors can find them all right here.

Grand Opening and Giveaways

PAC-MAN pop-up cafe to open in San Diego
Themed food, atmosphere, and more to bring the best experience to visitors (Source: Instagram @officialpacman)

The grand opening is this weekend on July 12 and 13, and has something special in store. The events of this weekend include a special meet-and-greet with Pac-Man and Blinky. The first 25 in line get free giveaways on the opening day. Visitors can also check out the exclusive merch available at the store.

The pop-up store will continue to serve San Diego until August 3, 2025. During the dates of the Comic-Con (July 24 to 27), visitors can look forward to limited-edition pins, merch, totes, and more.

The PAC-MAN Café promises themed bites, interactive games, and collectible merch for fans of all ages.

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Riya Singh is a writer, editor, and poet with a background in literature and journalism. She has the passion and knowledge to create content tailored to this niche, with a strong interest in the intersections of psychology, storytelling, and human behavior.
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