Chain Reaction Part VIII: 8-Bit Bites Cafe $10 Smashburger Lunch Special: Smashburger Fries 12 Oz. Soft Drink Appearance: 7.2/10 Taste: 8.4/10 Let's play video games while eating on a budget. While I was passing by, I came across a window advertisement that instantly caught my eye. The cafe offers four different prix fixe meals every day from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Each meal consists of three menu items. Smashburger: This single patty sandwich was topped with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and sauteed onions on a soft bun. The patty could be slightly meatier, but the sandwich was good enough. Fries: These shoe string fries are perfectly seasoned.  They are tossed in a mesquite seasoning giving it a distinct a cajun flavor. They were hot and crispy on the outside while billowy on the inside.   The chef substituted shoestring fries because they ran out of wedge cut fries. Named after the restaurant, the 8-bit sauce is a house made secret sauce that is a great supplement to the meal. It goes with anything and everything. 12 Oz. Soft Drink: Wash your meal down with a refreshing 12 ounce can of soda. Multiple flavors are available, but free refills are not included. Each dining table has a monitor and four controllers. As you wait for the meal to be prepared, play complimentary classic video games. There are several hundred choices to choose on consoles from Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, and Neo-Geo. Anyone growing up in the 1980s and 1990s will immediately recognize the classics ranging from Kung-Fu to Out Run. The only problem you will have is choosing because you will want to explore them all! Accessing the games (especially if you are a first timer) is somewhat confusing, so be sure to scan the QR code on the napkin dispenser for easy step-by-step instructions. Before you know it, you will now be playing with power! This amenity is free, but a food or drink purchase is required and there is a 30-minute time limit. If you decide to stay longer than 30-minutes, you will be required to make an additional menu purchase(s) to get continues. Otherwise, it's game over. It was a great meal and a fantastic deal, all while playing classic consoles.  #8bitbitescafe #smashburgerlunchspecial #nintendo #8bitbites #segagenesis read more

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Daaang man, those were some huge chicken strips. I came here because I thought it was more of an arcade rather than nom noms. I tried playing some video games, but those controllers are whack. They didn't work. Loved the idea, but they need to check to make sure they work. The dry rub chicken was pretty good, but didn't enjoy their fries or ranch. Not the experience I thought it would be, but we all laughed at the size of those chicken strips. And they were served piping hot! read more

8 Bit Bites - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

Hard to believe it's been almost a year since I've been in this location. Went over here to try out the new to the menu Mozzarella chicken tenders & the cheat code loaded fries which is also a first for me. The theme of the restaurant fits the rest of the locations, a nostalgic like restaurant complete with an emustation complete with games from the 80's & 90's and a very colorful theme similar to the classic Rainbow Road track in Super Mario Kart, complete with 80's and 90's music playing in the background. Kinda makes me wish I had a +1 as company to take in this type of area. It gets boring eating alone. Anyway, to the food. The Mozzy Chicken tenders are just as juicy as their regular tenders, only added with a stringy cheese pull that you would expect from fresh Mozzarella, it was divine. The cheat code fries are also fulling too, it's pretty much 2 smashburgers without the bun coating the fries along with cheese and a sauce similar to Pesto. That meal hit the spot though mind you, this was near $30 so bring some good cash with you. read more

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Ordered delivery because I had NO lunch at work. Delivery was prompt despite being 30blocks away. Let's start with the burger! It was simply delicious. Solid patty, great flavor, awesome amount of pickles, cheese and sauce! Also ordered a side of tenders for dinner and ended up eating one and well I ate two and saved one for dinner. Very decent size. The only disappointment is they advertise wedges so I added fries as a side thinking it would be wedges but nope ended up being regular fries. They were good I would've just preferred the wedges as pictured. Nonetheless everything was amazing and I will definitely order something else from there. Better yet, may just pop in and grab a bit to eat so it can be fresh. read more

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10/10 Vibe gives off 90s nostalgia which what drew me in to stop in for lunch. There were game consoles where you can play old school games. Best lunch special deal in Chelsea. $10 for a burger, fries and a drink. Definitely a price that you can't beat. Food was made fresh and was delicious. Plus it's halal. Definitely a must try! read more

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they're closing down and the food I received today shows. I got fries that were barely fries, the portion was less than a handful with no seasoning, the chicken sandwich was dry, I got the wrong drink and no ketchup or napkins in my bag. thankfully I got my refund on ubereats but the woman that picked up was defensive and unapologetic when I explained how sad I was that I received this as my lunch. thanks for making me the unlucky customer who received careless treatment. yall shouldn't be allowed to run business on ubereats, oh but I forgot- you're closing down anyway. now I need to wait 3-5 business days to get my 14 dollars back, and starve until tonight. what fun. read more

8 Bit Bites - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

The service was outstanding. The hostess was so nice and so patient with us. Literally made the experience of coming to this specific location even better. The food is amazing. My go to is the flying Dutch, which isn't on the menu but amazing. The ambience takes it home you feel like you're a kid in an arcade nostalgia for sure. read more

Ordered their funnel cake fries with strawberry sauce to go . It was sooo good & still fresh by the time I got home . Friendly staff . Can't wait to come back to dine in & enjoy the cool atmosphere read more

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Love this little spot tucked away in between scaffoldings @ Seventh Avenue, Chelsea. I took a group of 11 year olds for a birthday celebration. I ordered burgers, fries and drinks and every one was happy whilst playing video games. The staff were very helpful with ordering and troubleshooting with games too. Thank you for having us! read more

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Nut Allergy: No issues here. Did takeout via GrubHub with prompt pickup and didn't walk far. I ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken with extra lettuce and a side of tater tots. First, don't add lettuce. Total waste of money. I got one shriveled up piece of lettuce. The Nashville Hot Chicken was slathered in sauce to the point where things were sliding out and the bread was soggy. I walked less than five minutes so it was not the travel time that affected it. The quality of chicken was subpar, with tendon ruining the texture of the sandwich. No condiments were included or available to take when picking up food. The tater tots were fine, but the quantity was much less than I expected for the cost. Overall, great vibes inside, and it's fine for the price, but there are other better options. read more

Been wanting to bring the kids to this spot for a while. Finally got the chance to do so this week. The big deal with this place is the atmosphere. The fact that you can play retro games while waiting for your food. The colorful colors, deco & Mario lights make it super cool. The music they play are all oldies so it's good. It's nice but , if I am being honest, the food wasn't all that. My burger was over cooked on the edges , it tasted burnt. Everything that was fried (tots, tenders , wings) all came out looking burnt. Which means the oil in the fryer needs to be changed or they just left it cooking longer than what it needed to be cooked. I was a bit disappointed to be honest. Because I did spend about $100 on food and drinks for 5 of us. I think my fave thing was the milkshake. Service was ok. Not bad. read more

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I took my son to this new location for 8 bit bites in Chelsea. It is a small space with several tables with old school games. I loved the disco floor. For food, we ordered from the kiosk, which had the secret menu. Think cheat codes from different old school games you play, and you will find it. We got churro from the secret menu, which is changed monthly. From the regular menu, my son had a smashburger with bacon and cheese, which he readily ate. I had the Nashville chicken sandwich, which had the perfect coating of sauce covering it. I ordered it with tater tots covered in cheese sauce. Next time, i would forgo the cheese sauce, which makes the excellent crispy tater tots soggy and has little flavor. For games, we played Sonic the hedgehog, and my son learned how to hold a controller. Service is great as the food was served pretty quick and hot. I would go again with my son. Tips: Even though it is small, they do have a bathoom. Ask the front for help starting the game as the qr instructions are not very helpful. read more

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Fine place to grab a quick bite. Gaming themed with some game consoles to keep you entertained.

I work down the block from here and decided to try this place out for lunch. I'm so glad I did! This place is super cool and retro. Food was great & Anneta was awesome! Thanks for the welcoming me & the generous hospitality. I look forward to visiting again. Will definitely visit again for lunch. read more

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Incredible deal for a birthday party! I hosted my kid plus 14 of his friends (plus some parents). We had the whole place, plus food, drinks and games for 2 hours. It was AWESOME! The staff was amazing. They were great with some allergy/food accommodations. I couldn't recommend it highly enough. SO MUCH FUN! read more

Like many of you, I first heard about this place online. I thought it looked cool from what I saw. My friend had eaten at another location and wanted to come here. The store is very stylish but pretty small. It looks exactly as advertised online. There are several tables with games you can play. You have your choice of old school games to choose from. Pretty much anything from before the 3D era. When I first came I got the funnel cake fries with strawberry toppings. They were pretty good but not something I would get again. Maybe if I were here with friends and didn't want a meal. My 2nd trip was a smash burger, fries, and the rainbow road milkshake. I was also able to try the tater tots. The burger was legitimately one of the best burgers I've had in a while. Unfortunately it is small and at $6.50, too expensive. The fries were also really good, although I ordered tots. As for the milkshake, it was a vanilla milkshake mixed with fruity pebbles. That one was very delicious. The food came out about 10mins after I ordered it. I was able to play Super Mario Bros 3 while I waited. They called my name when it was ready. All in all, this is a great spot to come with friends. Only issue I had was pricing but nowadays everything is expensive. read more

8 Bit Bites - Smashburger Rainbow Road MILKSHAKE - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

The place is fun with the old school games at each table, as everybody has already pointed out. You order at the front, just like at a McDonald's. They then deliver to your table. They have a sign saying they charge 3% extra for credit card charges. Not sure if they actually do it. I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich, the tater tots and a soda. The chicken was thin, crispy and a bit spicy (not too spicy). It had a hint of sweetness. The bread was soft. Plenty of sauce. It may have been a bit overcooked. The tater tots were fine. It's not the best chicken sandwich. I did enjoy playing punch-out haha. Anyways, I may go there again next time I want to play punch out again. read more

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I really liked the food, we got a lunch special that was like $10. Burger, fries, and a drink. The games are pretty fun but some of them didn't work lol. We had to get the waiter to take it off a few times. It's a really fun looking shop and have noises for when you come in read more

8 Bit Bites - Smashburger Fries - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

When researching places to eat while visiting NYC I stumbled upon this restaurant via a blog. I have two boys who LOVE video games and this was the perfect spot for them. The food was really good and enjoyed by all. I wish they offered a kids menu, but I understand that maybe this neighborhood isn't very kid centric. My husband enjoyed the video games as it brought him back to his childhood and the games he used to play. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who like video games and burgers. read more

Love the concept! The hamburger, chicken sandwich and fries my husband and I got were so delicious! Highly recommend for good food and a nostalgic experience! read more

This was such a fun spot to visit with the kids in NYC! Perfect spot for some budget eats! They had a great lunch special for only $10. The service was available or you could order on a screen. The space was so nostalgic and fun. It was a tiny spot but the lighted floor and decor was great! The kids loved it. We had the best time playing games and there are an insane amount of choices! read more

It took over 20 minutes to get one order of boneless wings and one order of Fries...only one customer ahead of me. My partner's separate order was one milkshake which they forgot about. He had to go ask what was going on after 20 minutes. Is your staff high? That's the vibe here. read more

Classic smash burger It was good but lacked flavor Unsure will return *might go back to try the Flying Dutchman with the onions as buns but overall the patty needs more seasoning read more

Amazing. And my impossible burger was life changing. All my 90s fans they got our games from back in the day too. read more

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I've had 8 bit bites a few times. It's a really fun restaurant that serves pretty tasty food. I wouldn't recommend the chicken sandwich unless you get the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, which is now one of my favorite chicken sandwiches next to Popeyes. They have great deals on Facebook too where you can get a burger, shake, wings, or chicken sandwich for free if you order $10 worth. The burger is pretty good and I'd recommend the double burger although a bit pricey for the size. What I love the most may be the tator tots. I ask for extra seasoning. It's crispy, spicy, and delicious. The tots are way better than the fries. Although not everything is a hit, I know what I really like from here and from that I'll give it a 5. Also the free games is a nice fun bonus. read more

The food was delicious! The portion size of the loaded fries was perfect for two people. Everything was seasoned really well. Luis (cashier/waiter), was very helpful and accommodating being that it was our first time. The location is new so it very clean & kid friendly. We will definitely be back read more

8 Bit Bites - Location - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

the guy with the spider-Man hoodie gave a1 service an handled my order with care in a timely fashion

This is a nice spot for a cheeseburger special for lunch. The total came to $10.00 for a cheeseburger, tator tots, and soda. The cheeseburger came with lettuce, tomato, pickles and sauce. read more

Came in on a rainy day to grab a quick bite with my family on my way home. The employee had the entire front wide open which made the seating area unbearably wet and cold. We ordered some tenders and a shake. The tenders were over cooked and fried in old oil. The shake had way too much cinnamon. The employee at the front was also incredibly overbearing. Interesting concept but it is not done well here, go elsewhere. read more

I used to get food here frequently but today will be the last day after the most disgusting experience. As I step in to pick up my order, the worker is in the middle of cleaning out the bathroom trash. They are holding the trash can with one hand, bare hand no gloves. I can see the toilet paper and trash in the can that they are holding. my order is ready so they stop, place the bathroom trash can down on the floor and grab my food bag with that SAME hand and give it to me. I was too stunned and disgusted in the moment to say anything. That bag went immediately into the trash for me. That is so unsanitary and disgusting that they would touch my food bag with the same bare hands as the bathroom trash bag, right in front of me. It makes me wonder how sanitary they are while making the food. There was another worker behind the counter that could have given it to me that wasn't in the middle of cleaning the bathroom.... On top of that there were rowdy kids sitting in front of the steps/door smoking weed and spilling juice/soda all over the floor in front of the entrance. read more

I found this place totally by accident looking for somewhere to eat and was absolutely blown away by how easy it was to order and how sweet Bellamy the cashier was to us. They are an absolute gem and I wish we had a location back home! The food is fantastic and cooked fresh to order and the shakes are delicious and thick! The place took me right back to my childhood and added flair and nostalgia in ways I didn't know I was missing read more

8 Bit Bites - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

Very cute and cozy place. Nice staff. Amazing food honestly. I think this location will be my new comfort place read more

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During My Time At Work, I got a free coupon to try one of the selections they had here, and i absolutely love their milkshakes . The burger was delicious, too, and i had so much fun playing some classic fighting games after i finished my meal! The service was very friendly and offered insights on what else to try out next. The ambiance feels like a great checkpoint to relax, eat and have some fun if you have time to wait around! read more

This place is full of great vibes as soon as u step in the doorway. Great music, great food, you could play sega, Nintendo, Atari etc games as u wait for your food or while eating. The service was fast. Didn't wait long for the food. And the workers there are very nice and very attentive! I had chicken strips mild and delicious. Their bbq sauce reminded me of a Korean flavor but delicious. Tartar tots a plus, i had seasoning in mine and there is an option if u don't want seasoning. I was playing Tertris 1988 version while vibing to kriss kross great vibes. read more

This is the coolest restaurant I've been too. The food is good, but the atmosphere is crazy. Light up floors, and games to play while you're waiting for your food. The service was also great, very nice people. Only thing is that the place is small, but the games make up for it. Definitely should check it out if in the area. read more

I have to say for my first time trying a new place. Outside of my regular places are going and eat. 8 bites eat like a kid again in Manhattan off 23th sr the customer service was very nice right when you walk in the door the guy said hello you really find that anywhere. and they was very fast for getting my order ready for me. Very tasty and I gave it five stars but I will give it more than five is that good and the customer service is awesome. I definitely will be going back to that place. read more

burgers were oily, games didn't work, barely any space, chairs are uncomfortable and theres a Mario sound when the door opens. I hate it. would not come back read more

Ambiance is definitely the only reason it's getting 2 stars. It was nostalgic and the games created a fun atmosphere. The food on the other hand, not that great. Burgers were over charred which gave them a funny taste. Chicken tenders and fries were either overcooked or fried in dirty oil (both looked dark brown / burnt). When we arrived, the place was empty. We were a big group that required 2 tables which was not a problem because they were available. We ordered, played while we waited, and got straight to eat once the food came. We spent close to $150, but were asked shortly after getting our food to give up one of our tables so that other guests could sit. They were not rude about it, but we had not hit the 30 min limit, we still had food in front of us at the table (clearly not done eating), and we were still waiting for additional menu items we had ordered. Definitely not the best experience. The milk shakes were great tho! read more