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210 South Ave W
Westfield, New Jersey 07090
As a F1 fan, I was excited to hear about Apex One. It is a super cool space with lots of simulators. On race day, the show races projected on the wall and people can race each other on the sims. It is fun to try and it was much harder than I expected. I crashed many times. LOL. If you are a racing fan, then definitely visit and race for yourself!
This place was pretty cool. The kids absolutely loved it. It's a little pricey for 40 minutes but it's pretty thrilling. The simulation cockpit is wild. It moves pretty aggressively depending on which race you choose. F1 was amazing. You can also talk to your running mates through the mic and headphones throughout the race. The setup was nice too. They had couches in the middle so you can also wait around comfortably if yon are waiting for friends and family to finish. Definitely want to go back.
Drove 76 miles to experience the F1 watch party and do some sim racing . Great location with parking , great Sims . Good crowd and great staff. Other groups also do cars and coffee in the lot so great place to see some cars . Will be back for sure !
Came here with my Car Club. Very chill atmosphere with plenty of rigs to accommodate a 10+ person party. They have a small room if you wanted to order food and have it delivered there. I recommend this place to experience sim racing for all beginners to novice sim racers.
Apex One is a cool place! I was in town for work and decided to try it out. I opted for two sessions on the Ultimate GT rig, and it was incredible. The triple screens and motion platform were really cool to experience for the first time and very immersive. I did later learn about their "Happy Hour" deal, which runs Monday to Friday from 3-6 PM. You get a free session when you buy one, which is a great deal. It's worth noting that you need to specifically request the happy hour deal to get the discount. I
This is the greatest place on earth. From the amazing ownership to the helpful and attentive staff. Professional grade racing simulators that are super fun for the whole family. These machines are not a cheap gimmick.
Been coming here once a month for several months and can't say I've been disappointed. The sims are definitely not big boy friendly. I am 6'6" so the only sim I can do is F1 sims. The bucket seats are definitely not fluffy friendly, but it doesn't bother me (this is personal preference). I have no problem sitting in them for my hour long sessions every time, but I can see people not being happy with it. Always friendly staff and no issues. The mic and headset are pretty trash. Definitely would like hi
All types of machines to choose from. Large waists will use the F1 machines as the rest or slim. There's options for cushions to sit on bolsters and cushions though for other machines. Fun and reasonably price for 20 min sessions.
Great place to have fun with friends and family. I took my 11 year old son and he loved it. There are different racing options and the staff is very nice and helpful. If you're not coming alone it is always good to make a reservation, so everybody can compete together. I'll definitely return for more!
For starters, this spot is really cool and I'm beyond happy to have something like this in NJ. The equipment is actually great quality and feels very solid, plus the Sparco seats are fire! If you're a bigger guy or gal, the seats are a REALLY tight fit, almost painful to sit in, but that won't be a problem for most. Couple of things I'd point out, having a sim rig/setup of my own, the drift/rally sims didn't have adjustable seat brackets so the pedals were too far and kinda ruined my first experience. Talki
I had an incredible experience at Apex One Racing Sim and Lounge in Westfield, NJ. The moment I walked in, I was blown away by the state-of-the-art racing simulators and the overall vibe of the lounge. Whether you're a seasoned racing enthusiast or just looking for some high-octane fun, this place is a must-visit! The simulators are top-notch, providing an immersive and realistic racing experience that had my adrenaline pumping from start to finish. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, ensuring th
It was so fun with my 4 years old son. He is too little to experience fully but he had fun on my lap, due to space we are recommended for F1 experience for the lil one. My son actually learned how make turn by himself and experience car crash?? Definitely going to comeback and try the other sim. Lastly, friendly staff, clean and quiet environment. I'm pretty while I'm playing my son can relax and watch his tablet on that cozy sofa. One thing I wish the owner can consider is the orientation shouldn't coun
Apex One is an awesome experience! Took my husband and 6 year old here. They had a blast. The staff is really friendly and experienced. They are able to entertain a 6 yr old and a 40 yr old. The driving experience is really wonderful and entertaining. This is an awesome place to go to for fun! Will definitely be coming back many times. It's also just such a different experience than any other gaming place. It's very clean and luxurious inside.
Falsely advertises promotions on their Instagram story (@apexone.nj) and makes up excuses for not honoring them. The owner quickly became argumentative over the phone and suggested I take legal action instead of addressing the issue with a customer-first approach, which says a lot about his character. It's absurd to me, especially since I would have been satisfied with something as simple as a $20 gift card toward my next visit to make up for the inaccurate charge to my card. It's a shame because the physic
Absolutely love this place. Large, clean space. Sims are great and they have lots of events to attend. If you love racing or just want to get out of the house, this place is fun. BYOB as well!
From someone who likes everything that involves cars, could certainly tell that is one of the most realistic driving experiences you can get, highly would recommend to try it.
Me and my girlfriend decided to try this place out for a date are first one 6ths are having are son. This place was alot of fun but couple of things I didn't like it's very expensive and the seat are not tall person friendly I'm 6'2 200+ pounds and I didn't fit i was not happy about the I had to site on a cushion and that help a little not much. I am a car guy and i was super excited when this place opened now I'm not to sure about it
First time trying it out! Went for the fully rigged out station and it was super fun! The mods they use make it super easy to pick different loadouts for different skill levels too. Would def recommend
S Tier environment, everyone is so professional and welcoming. Great sims, 10/10 recommend. I will happily go broke here!
Track enthusiasts will appreciate its not easy on the body force feedback is great choose expert ofc ! AC asseto Corsa is very fun great equipment unless you have your own I believe the rate is properly priced. Nice family friends event fun
Apex One is a must-visit for sim racing enthusiasts or anyone looking for a unique experience. The attentive and knowledgeable staff ensure you have a great time, whether you're a beginner or an experienced racer. With top-of-the-line equipment, the racing experience is immersive and exciting. The owners go beyond providing a safe space to race?they're building a welcoming community around sim racing. Perfect for a date night or discovering a new hobby, Apex One lets you bring your own food and drinks, re
My 2 friends and I had a pretty terrible experience. The physics was way off for some reason, car shaking and spinning out on straightaways. Feedback was also excessive, one of us had major headache and nausea. We ended half way through
Best sim racing venue I have ever seen - nice place to chat with car fanatics. Loved using the f1 simulators and f1 watch party!
Loved my experience here! I had never been in a rig until today. Nothing like it, and the staff is very nice and attentive.
Update: we had good conversation with the owner and exchanged thoughts about the future experiences. Place seems to be great at first sight, unfortunately there are still problems with running it. Experience depends highly on quality of staff. First time we had more luck, second visit was rather poor service. Staff couldn't fix issues with a rig, and didnt offer to switch to another one (it was empty). Also another customers were let in ahead of our group, even as we paid first for rigs. And finally commun
I am extremely disappointed with this place. The simulators are really fun. They could use better headphones, though. The headphones kept falling off, and it really distracted me. But they are very high-quality Sims. They problem is their software and customer support. First of all, when you pay, they claim that they give you 5 extra minutes for troubleshooting. That's not true. We were setting up our accounts, and when we finally got to the sim, it said 18 minutes on my screen. We paid for 20, and they cla
Awesome experience. Super helpful staff. Very cool and very clean space. Simulators are super realistic. Great place for an event. Given min height not a great place for a little kid party but is a great place for a 12 year old +
Great fun. Kids of all ages here. My teen was driving on the sims (and there are many here) and having a blast. I was totally comfortable on some leather couches all over and just enjoying watching him. I was tempted more then twice to join in. Great place come enjoy
Great experience! The entire team was very helpful setting up races and explaining the different options. The most realistic racing experience you can get from a simulator. The equipment is top notch. Will visit again to check out the other simulators. Thank you!
This place is great! Friendly staff, plenty of space to hang with friends. Have couches and tables behind the sims. Different choices of sims depending what kind of driving experience your looking for. I can't wait to go back and improve on my time.
F1 fan here. Experience is really good. My son and I raced at BEGINER level and it was a workout. Super engaging, you really feel the car and hown t responds to your inputs. And We raced the most basic setup! Staff is mega helpful, some really know their stuff and will give you racing advice. Just know you may have to be a bit patience. These are very complicated rigs and software + this place just opened, thus you may experience some glitches. My rig "crashed" for a bit but team was on it immediately
Definitely worth a visit! They have top of the line simulators. Michael was a great help as well!
Overall, we had a really fun time! Some areas of opportunity noted, including a need for an orientation before starting the session. Which control/button is for what, here's how to use the headset/voice option, how to back up, when to go (green), when to brake (red) etc. It took some time to figure out everything and you only have 20 min. Just a recommendation as you continue to grow business.
Came to apex and got welcomed by a pleasant and knowledgeable staff. As a person who races on a Sim often this I am very impressed. This places uses top notch equipment with the best software and hardware I had a blast and will deff be back. Thank you the full apex one staff for teaching me and treating me like family!
Amazing first experience at Apex One. The space is clean and plenty of room to feel comfortable and not overwhelmed. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful with whatever questions came up. I look forward to many more sessions here.
What an amazing place. Simulators are the real deal. Eli was beyond patient with the kids. Great atmosphere will certainly be back.
Eli helped me and he was very nice. It gave me a real life experience of how to drive a car with the movement from the seat and the headphones and so much more.
Love this place! The attendants are extremely nice and helpful, the place is immaculate and the sims are incredible. We will definitely be back!
This is a proper simulator center. These are not arcade games. They require care, patience, and attention and will reward you with a very accurate facsimile of driving a real car on a real track. There are different types of simulator "chassis" which provide increasing levels of immersion via controls and also motion. The unit will swing, pitch, and bounce to mirror the behavior of the car. I suggest starting with the "F1" style chassis, which has the most modest amount of motion. Some users might experien
Had my son's birthday party there. Kids had a great time and the staff was wonderful!
Was able to walk in get a tour of the facility. Michael did great job explaining everything. Will be coming back with more players.
For my frist time, awesome experience!!! If you want to have fun i recommend the F1 option with friends. If you want the gt zone try the 488 Ferrari pista ( please help me find the wheels from what car they are mint ... also nice clean FL1 )
Wether you are into sim-racing, racing games, or cars in general, you HAVE to check this place out. The sims have real Sparco and Carbon Fiber seats, full motion to recreate real life movements (suspension bouncing, sliding, etc) and the wheels + pedals are race quality (alcantara, springs+dampers, etc) which makes for an extremely realistic experience? 10/10 recommend
Your the first to do what you do at the scale you do it. This was a dream of mine to own such a buisness but indeed you are missing that wow factor. My advice is to hire more enthusiastic people who can "hype up" the experience. Also once I found out it was asserta corsa I got turned off because I literally play it at my house. I mean come on guys we all know f1 2024 etc and forza motorsport is where its at! You guys got all the tools you just need to market it better and create a more exciting atmosphere.
BYOB / BYOFood! Super comfortable to sit and spectate while you're not racing. Owners and staff are very welcoming. Great place for private events and team outings
Super expensive for a game you can buy at home, the timer is short an annoying, you burn half the time trying just to get setup
Amazing facility with an incredible staff. Everyone was very welcoming and encouraging. This was an experience like no other. I will most definitely be back for more racing! ?????
It's amazing, my kid has a lot of fun
I had a very good experience. The customer service was top tier. Will be coming again soon with more friends definitely recommend.
Great experience, fun concept, great staff.
Great venue for race minded and everyone else.
Very good first time, staff is very friendly. The equipment is amazing.
This place is amazing! I've gone a few times already and loved each time and everyone that has gone with me loves it as well and we all plan to come back!
Great staff, clean building, easy to get to and everything is brand new. Had a great time, and will be returning.
Apex One in Westfield is so much fun! It's BYO, open late, and the staff is super friendly and always ready to help with any questions.
Great place!!!! First time driving a racing sim Had a lot of fun. I'll be back for sure !
Very Cool! We will definitely be going back! Congratulations! Best wishes to the family! ??
I'll come back here, bet it! It was a nice place for my first time.
Wonderful place! We had terrific time at the opening!!
Best sim racing equipment and environment in the U.S.
Great place for actual enthusiasts
Definitely worth the visit and a fun experience!!
great experience, good atmosphere
Had my first visit to Apex One today and did two 20-minute sessions. The first sim I was assigned had no force feedback or seat movement, which I didn't realize until I got going. It helped me get used to the pedals and controls, but it definitely wasn't the full experience. After the first session, I let the staff know and they moved me to a different setup with full feedback and triple screens. That second session was a huge improvement and a lot of fun. I do wish they had offered to redo the first sessio
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.”