Cafe Au Lock

Very cute theme, with lots of clever on theme items and puzzles. GM was great, stayed hands off until we needed a little nudge at the end. We finished in 47 minutes, which is in line with where we have been finishing other rooms (maybe a tiny bit quicker) at our current level of experience. Although there were some novel elements it was predominantly physical locks. One small critique- there wasn’t much of a linear nature to the room - it wasn’t always clear which solution went to which lock. However, that feels nit-pickey, since this was a lovely little way to spend a weekend afternoon with the family, and we all had a great time!

As with any of our ratings, we work on a 50 point total scale divided into 5 10-point categories. They are as follows. Location (ease of access, near other things) User Friendliness (too easy/difficult, need for hint) Service (helpfulness, hint quality, enthusiasm) Aesthetics (decor, theme, immersion) Bang for Buck (was it worth it?) Location: 4 Getting to the place wasn’t too difficult but not right near the freeway and there wasn’t much else to do around here. Seemed to be an old hotel area and parking was limited and reserved to only specific locations. User Friendliness: 4 Many puzzles/clues were level 1 types and felt too simple at times. Did get stuck at end and had plenty of time to figure it out, but took the hint anyway. Service: 9 The game master was very friendly and you can tell that she enjoys what she is doing and puts her heart into to work. Any hint given was direct and not too over the top. Aesthetics: 4 The beginning section didn’t really warp us into the theme. As game play went on, it started to get better and better. Bang for Buck: 6 The price was reasonable and the service was very friendly and accommodating. We know their heart is in it to make great things happen in the future. Overall Score: 27/50

This is a very cute interactive room. Few tech things some lockable and keys. It is just a great atmosphere and feels so warm and fuzzy.

First of all, the hostess was sweet and friendly and we totally felt at ease and welcomed. They only have the one game at the location, but if they ever opened another room, we’d go just cause of the customer service. The room itself was cozy and cute. The theme was on point and I enjoyed the decorations. The four of us that went are escape room veterans so clearing the room was done with ease. The puzzles and clues were clear. All the puzzles were non-linear which contributed to our early clear time. If we get stuck, it’s usually because we get stuck on a puzzle and can’t move on till we clear it. This room gave us no such issues and we really enjoyed ourselves because of it. I highly recommend this room if you want a fun and laid back experience. Good for kids and beginners! And obviously some lighthearted fun for veterans alike!

This was a fun game with cute decorations - especially the baked goods. This was my 25th escape room (20W, 5L) that I played with one other player with similar statistics, so I still consider myself a bit of a novice. We thought it was a medium difficulty game plus we needed two hints. This was a (mostly) non-linear format that was primarily mechanical (both of which we like). Our GM was very friendly and shared recommendations of other rooms.

Was a good room but may be on the easier side for veteran players. However, it was a fun one and we enjoyed the flow of the room. We got through with plenty of time to spare. Our GMs were very welcoming and you can tell they put some effort in providing a good room for their guests. Found a good deal through Groupon which made this well worth the experience for the 4 of us. Recommend for beginners or if looking for a good escape room fix.

My BFF and I picked this room because the reviews were good. Totally worth the experience. The artwork and props were done very well. We liked the puzzles and thought they were clever. The gamemaster was amazing. They chatted with us about the room and recommended other escape rooms.

SO AWESOME! An amazing escape room run by lovely communicative people - loved the first one and love the remodel even more!

One of the easier escape rooms we have done as a family. Thumbs down on this one, only because I don't want to mix family fun with politics and didn't need to be put in a situation where the host's t-shirt led my 13 year old to ask what it means to "go down on a woman." Not a family-friendly experience.