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22 Brinkerhoff St
Plattsburgh, New York 12901
We have been wanting to go check this place out for a long time and finally got a chance to today! I honestly am upset I didn't go sooner! My 9yr old loved being able to play games with quarters like I did as a kid. The pinball machines really got his attention and most of his time haha. We had some appetizers and they were awesome. The wings were a special for a whopping $.50 ea which is almost unheard of these days. They were cooked to perfection and very meaty! The fries were fresh cut shoestring size th
It's better than fast food, but the food isn't great, the portions are relatively small. Don't get me wrong, the arcade was good, it's mostly stern pinball machines, which are good quality and always fun. It's $10 cash for 1 hour of free-play
Pleasantly surprised and I'd call this a hidden gem of Plattsburgh. It's a Super fun diner/bar! Adults and kids went for lunch and enjoyed some GREAT burgers and a maple milkshake. Lots of fun arcade games and pinball machines. Nice bar selection as well. Clean and fun bathrooms in the ?subway?.
Incredible. Easily some of the best food in town. We went and ordered two punch out burgers with fries for takeout. We also ordered a chocolate milkshake to drink while we waited for our food. The milkshake was easily one of the best I've ever had. The fries are hand cut and fresh - so delicious! I am not really a burger person but my boyfriend told me I'd love it and I totally did. The atmosphere is lovely, the staff are wonderful, and the food is great. Do yourself a favor and check this place out!
Calling all pinball wizards! There's a really neat place in Plattsburgh that not only has great food but pinball machines, and a dozen electronic machines like Pac-Man, Ms. PAC-Man, and my favorite Galaga. 1UP serves soda, milk-shakes, and for the after-5 folks?..beer and cocktails. They also serve up great burgers, pizza, poutine, fries (standard or loaded-cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing) I had the dark side (pulled pork sandwich) and my GF had Mr. Potato Head burger (double smash burger topped with pout
Ordered takeout from the app. My Gluten Free 1up Burger and Gluten Free Buffalo Wings were amazing!! I'm so thankful for gluten free options!!! My husband loved his Smash burger and my son had fun playing pinball while we waited for our takeout.
Fantastic local spot. Great atmosphere and excellent food. A must for date night or a night out with the family! Oh and the burgers are delicious and unique as well!
First time visiting for the first Fridays event in Plattsburgh with my teenage daughter. We both had a fun experience, the staff is very kind and the atmosphere is unique! Good food and fun and my daughter says it's her new favorite place to hang out! Menue Items Purchased: *NEW* Fried Cheese Curds Original Chicken Sandwich with Fries Wookie Cookie (desert)
Such a great vibe filled with the friendliest people Plattsburgh has to offer. A hidden gem, a must see if you're passing through and like unlocking your inner 80-90s kid!
Absolutely loved everything! The food was amazing i had one of the best burgers i have had in a min, definitely try a shake (I had maple so yummy) and a mini peanut butter pie!!! Ohhhh and the wings a must lol
Cool bit of nostalgia for us Gen Xers who group up in the era before console. They have maybe 10 or so arcade games. I played a round of Golden Axe. They had Centipede, Ms Pac Man to name a few as well as a few pinball machine. Video and movie merchandise as decorations. The food was good. I had the Punchout. It's is a little run down looking but doesn't really deter from the experience. I like what they're doing. You can also sign up to play trivia games via an app that plays on one of the tvs. They also
Buddy and I went and had a beer got some burgers and fries He got the poutine everything was straight on point awesome great environment good people good service!
Great Gluten free options, there is NO cross contamination. Their cider/beer drink list is always rotating with local options to try. Fantastic customer service, I can't rave about them enough. My husband and I love going here on a night out and have fun playing the arcade games they have set up around.
Yummy food and great service! Highly recommend the 1Up sauce for the amazing hand cut fries . My daughter loved the Oreo Cake pop. We had fun playing the retro arcade games too!
Amazing food, great prices and quantity.. quarter arcade games, board games.. homemade deserts... custom birthday cake and cookie order for our reservation!
I've been going to this restaurant on and off since they opened. I always have a wonderful experience and the food only gets better as they have expanded and perfected their menu over time. Their burgers are to die for no matter what one you choose.
A gem ,delightful service. I went in because of the reviews on their burgers. But saw on the menu ,grill cheese and tomato soup.Got 2 grill cheese and ? bowl for 15$.Comfort food at its best.They made a bad day away from home ? good one.
I was really impressed with the selection of beers. The tropical sour was great (They have a Mandalorian pinball machine) ??
Went to 1up for the first time last night with my family. Couldn't have had a better time anywhere else in Plattsburgh. Great food and service and the atmosphere with all the arcade machines was so nostalgic. My daughter didn't know what to do with a pocket full of quarters instead of a game credit card but adapted quickly and loved it. Looking forward to our return!
This used to be one of my hangouts in the past, when it was Something Cool. Down the street a bit was the arcade a decade before. They've managed to combine the arcade with a bar and a lot of nostalgic things. They've decorated the basement and bathrooms up to look like the NYC subway system with the musty smell of pee included! Ah, memories... LOL. Seriously though, the staff is friendly and helpful. When we had trouble with one of the change machines the owner noticed without us even asking and set everyt
This is such a fun spot!! Decor is super cool. You can tell how much work was put into this place. It shows in the friendly staff, delicious food and selection of games. Skee-ball would fit in great at this location!
Great Barcade. Good beer, great games run by passionate team of true Arcade fans.
One of the best spots to visit in the area. The food is incredible, with new specials each week to keep things fresh. The games are a ton of fun with a great options that are sure to keep everyone entertained. The staff are super friendly and attentive, and are always happy to welcome you back for more. An absolute favorite of mine, and one I hope can stick around for a long time.
Awesome family owned business. They are super friendly, awesome atmosphere, and always a fun time. Great selection of beer and some canned wines. Food menu is pub fare, homemade cheese curds are super yum, loaded fries with bacon, and great smash burgers. My wife loves the chicken sandwiches.
AMAZING! the gluten free food was sooo good! The vibes and atmosphere are wicked cool.
Great food and even better nostalgic video games to play! Can even play board games etched into the table. Great small business for our town and they've just opened a second location, highly recommend ??
Food was amazing the browser wings strait bangin and the punch out burger way better then big Mac ?? ?????? appreciate you all for the spectacular food
50cent wings were overcooked! The $16 philly steak was the size of a hotdog with hardly any meat the fries were a bit on the cool side but the burger was good. Had a $5 tip added go my final bill untill I went to pay with my card on the hand held device and notice the amount jumped $5 more dollars. My family wont be back but the old school games were cool.
We stopped in this past Saturday afternoon to grab a bite to eat and check it out. The food was good and the shot of nostalgia great. I had the Kahuna burger with loaded fries, very tasty. The blast from the past playing the Golden Axe arcade game 30 years later is a memory I will carry with me for the rest of my life. The staff is great also, I highly recommend checking this place out. I'll be back for sure.
One of my favorite places around. Cannot think of a single bad thing to say. Arcade. Great food. Large and constantly cycling selection of brewskies. Always a good time
One of my favorite atmospheres to be in, the owners are super friendly, the games are fun and affordable and the food is high quality and keeps me coming back every week (Order ?The Big Kahuna? burger with a side of loaded fries- you won't be disappointed). They also have a great selection of local beers on tap. Definitely recommend stopping by
Awesome food, never disappoints. They have some great games and they could be expanding soon. The family that runs this place is wonderful and deserves it. We stop by every week or so for specials and flights of the rotating drink selection.
A literal blast from the past. If you miss the days of going to an arcade and dropping in 25 cents to play Mortal Kombat and other classics, then you need to check 1Up oout! Friendly staff, awesome atmosphere, and really good food! They have plenty of classic game cabinets and pinball tables for both kids and parents to play. They announced they have plans to expand and I look forward to returning!
Their wings were so amazing. And being from The Buffalo area that is a huge compliment ! Everything we had was great but the wings were so spot on!
Food and service is top notch. Highly recommend the 1UP burger. Fantastic beer selection. The lineup of arcade games is diverse with something for everyone. We go here just about every week. Can't recommend this place enough!
Everyone had really good food. Good service and some arcade games to play as well. Great selection of adult beverages.
This is a great "barcade" with amazing decor and a fun atmosphere. The food is fantastic. A great assortment of arcade games for all. The food is packaged to go so you can eat at a table, the bar, an arcade game or on the go! The food was ready quickly. A great lunchtime break!
Good food great help a place everyone should stop and try
I love this place! The Punch Out Burger is my favorite! I appreciate the Gluten Free options! Such a fun addition to downtown Plattsburgh! Support Local businesses!
I love this place, it's totally the spot I want to go too just have a good burger and chill. Play some arcade games like back in the day. If you're an 80's baby, this place feels like home.
The 1Up burger was great and I loved the 1Up sauce. Home fries are definitely a plus. So I thought it was a good meal at a reasonable price. I met CJ and what a nice conversation. Him and everyone working with him have a really awesome thing going. The decor is pretty cool with retro movie posters, comic book covers and plenty of video game wall art. Obviously the highlight is the machines. The owners have this collection of arcade machines which is being cycled in and out of the restaurant. There is noth
It was busy when we visited but the service was quick and friendly. The food was great and the drink selection was even better. All that with a really awesome atmosphere and an abundance of arcade and non-arcade games, definitely a must-visit in downtown Plattsburgh.
A solid local barcade with a few standard videogames. The space is primarily focused on gameplay and the bathroom is a little hard to get to. Outside of that, this place has an expansive beer selection and the BEST burgers in Plattsburgh. There's a pending expansion in the nextdoor storefront which should be nice to see with hopes of some additional seating options. This is a regular stop for me and a MUST visit!
After 4 appearances here, I am confident in assessing this place as absolutely amazing. Great service, super cool atmosphere, great attention to detail, fantastic game selection, impressive and eclectic drink menu, and particularly good pizza for the area. A must-visit.
Some of the best wings and ambiance in town. The service was great. The Bowser (sweet heat) wings were amazing. Good selection of arcade and pinball wings
This place is a must if you are visiting Plattsburgh! Retro vibes, retro arcade games, fun and relaxed atmosphere with super friendly staff and quick efficient service. Great value for the prices, I highly recommend it. You can bring your kids too!
Coolest place in town for gamers. Friendly and welcoming owners. Get your retro arcade games and a really great burger!
Barcade with cheap drinks and freindly staff.. Great non-alcoholic section for people like me and boy howdy do they have a great variety. They had canned Yoo-Hoo, when I was last there, for example. Super fun!
This place is a blast and staff is super nice. I hope they keep adding games and menu and expanding. Maybe they take over the empty corner bank and start a Flynn?s style mega-arcade!!
I when to the 1up with my Social Hour I have tomato soup and grilled cheese and that was really yummy
Very nostalgic. Classic games and memorabilia.
WOW!! I've been waiting to go to this place for a while now and it is FANTASTIC! Food was great, environment is obviously incredible, and the service was pretty good!
Food was good. Service was great. Old school arcade vibe was pretty nice.
The pizza was so good the couple next to me bought one too.
Stopped in for a fun lunch with the grandlittle ??
Awesome food, cute place, great staff and family owned??
Party on, dude! Keep being excellent! So much fun to be had here ????
Great food great people
Best Chicken sandwiches in town. The games and staff are amazing.
Great food! And fun classic arcade games that were super affordable :)
I have been there 4 or 5 times with friends.u guys r never open.weird hours.what is going on
Absolutely one of the best spots in Plattsburgh the food is fantastic and fresh definitely will be telling everyone about this place
Great food great service. Fun games. Will definitely be going back
Love the old-school video games, the video game-themed decor, the ambience, and the food and beer!
Everything from the classic arcade machines to the food was amazing ??
Fun place to hang out. Brought the kids during the day for late lunch.
Great fresh food. Excellent beer selection. ????
Great food and staff rocks it!
The best cookie I have had in awhile. You have to try the Wookie Cookie!! ??????
Ahhh?..the good old days!! Welcome change!!!
SSF Christmas Party, we had a great time.
The food was good and the games were fun.
The best as always! Such friendly & caring staff!
Great food, great service, friendly staff
Best place to have a beer and a burger.
Some of the most accommodating and friendly owners and staff.
The food was amazing!
Great atmosphere and amazing food!!
Love this place. So cool!
Great service and a fun experience
Great crafted burgers
Great place to hang out with friends
Vintage arcade games!
Great food and drinks, ol
Amazing staff and atmosphere
It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.
Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.
Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.
Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.
Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.
Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.
Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.
No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”