
Claw&Art
π Takapuna, Auckland
Claw&Art at 21 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna combines claw-machine arcade, MooMii Gelato (with rotating weekly flavours), buddy-bear making, beading workshops, press-on nails, and party packages. A multi-activity stop on Auckland's North Shore.
π Family Action Verdict
Best for kids and tweens who'd enjoy a mix of arcade and craft activities. Reviewers consistently call out the fair claw machines and the rotating ice-cream flavours. The craft workshops (build-a-buddy, beading, nails) suit a wide age range.
βΉοΈ What to Know Before You Go
π¬ What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
JC
10 months ago
βWe stumbled upon this shop while wandering around and super glad to have found it - we absolutely love this place! The family who runs it were absolutely lovely. They were very helpful and friendly, especially the adorable kids. We could tell theyβre not all just about the business, they were rooting for us to win some! We spent $100 and was able to win 7 plushies! They are of decent size, so it is definitely worth it. Theyβve got different varieties of plushies to choose from. They sell snow ice desserts and some drinks too. I ordered the mango flavoured snow ice and it was delicious - itβs easily in my top 3 now. You get a lot for $14.99 which is the large bowl - itβs not too sweet and it really tastes like mango. I was obsessed with the mango ice cream. They have all sorts of things to offer aside from the claw machines and food, theyβve also got a bead station for you to get creative and you can stuff your own stuff toy - something similar to build a bear. Me and my partner had a wonderful time and we will come back! The shop is very aesthetic too - filled with plushies! Itβs instagrammable for sure :)β
John (The Purpose Coach)
9 months ago
βClaw & Art is by far the best claw machine place weβve ever been to. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this place is different-the machines genuinely feel fair and not rigged, which already puts it leagues ahead of most claw arcades. The pricing is very reasonable too, so you donβt feel like youβre burning money with every try. What really stood out was the variety of prizes. They werenβt just the usual generic items-you could tell a lot of thought went into choosing cute, fun, and interesting prizes that actually make you want to win them. It made every attempt feel exciting rather than frustrating. The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, making it easy to stay longer than planned. Whether youβre casually trying your luck or fully committed to winning that one prize, Claw & Art delivers a genuinely enjoyable experience. This has officially become our go-to spot whenever weβre craving a claw machine fix. If youβve ever been put off by unfair machines elsewhere, this place will completely change your mind. Highly recommended for both beginners and seasoned claw machine fans!!β
Yuan Fang
4 months ago
βThis claw machine store is always busy, and Iβve heard itβs because their machines are actually more generous than most places, so people really enjoy playing here. Iβm no longer young enough to spend my time on claw machines myself π, but I come here often for the bubble tea and handmade gelato. Their gelato is genuinely excellent - one of their flavours even won a Gold Award at the 2026 Outstanding Food Producer Awards. My kids absolutely love both the bubble tea and gelato and constantly ask to come back whenever we pass this street. One thing I especially like is that there are always new gelato flavours to try, and many of them are surprisingly creative and delicious. My daughter also enjoys their beading and nail art services. They also host birthday parties, and the owner is talented at baking as well, so they can provide birthday cakes and beautiful dessert tables as part of the party setup. A very unique and fun little shop with much more than just claw machines.β
π Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsClaw machines
18 reviews
Friendly owners
5 reviews
Plushies
4 reviews
Fun atmosphere
4 reviews
Ice cream
4 reviews
Overview
Claw&Art is a multi-activity venue at 21 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. The site combines a claw-machine arcade (reviewers note the machines feel fair, not rigged), MooMii Gelato (homemade ice cream with rotating weekly flavours), buddy-bear making, beading and craft workshops, and a press-on-nails workshop. Birthday and private party packages. Run by a small team.






