Chuck E. Cheese Is Back—and He's Serving Cocktails Now

Remember begging your parents for tokens, fighting over Skee-Ball lanes, and running wild on a slice-fueled sugar high while a giant animatronic mouse watched from the shadows? Well, buckle up, because Chuck E. Cheese is back—but this time, you’re old enough to drink.

Meet Chuck’s Arcade: the grown-up remix of your childhood fever dream, now complete with VR games, vintage hits, and yes, actual cocktails. Launched last month, this new concept is part nostalgia trip, part modern gamer heaven—and it's definitely not just for kids anymore.

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From Juice Boxes to IPAs

Chuck’s Arcade is designed for the generations that grew up blasting Galaga and surviving middle school with a Game Boy in their backpack (hi, Millennials and Gen Xers). You’ll find classics like Ms. Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat, Donkey Kong, and Centipede side-by-side with immersive VR setups and futuristic racing sims that make Mario Kart look like a warm-up lap.

And while the animatronic crew—Chuck E. and the whole Munch’s Make Believe Band—are still around, they’re more vintage decor than live performers

No Ball Pit, No Problem

Don’t expect screaming toddlers or questionable ball pits here. Chuck’s Arcade is aiming squarely at your inner kid and your outer adult. Think: mall-based arcades with grown-up vibes, exclusive retro merch, and that rare chance to touch a joystick without sticky fingers involved. Locations are popping up coast to coast—from New York to California, Texas to Florida—and no two are exactly the same.

After transforming nearly 500 family fun centers worldwide, the brand is taking that joystick-wielding legacy and evolving it into something fresh—but still delightfully cheesy.

So if you’ve ever wanted to relive your childhood gaming glory, but with a Negroni in hand and zero parental supervision, Chuck’s Arcade just became your new weekend hangout.

No tokens needed—just bring your friends, your reflexes, and maybe a little trash talk. Chuck E. is waiting.