This Classic Arcade Bar In Illinois Will Take You Back To Your Childhood
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published August 18, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
There’s a classic arcade bar in Illinois that is all about the old games that everyone knows and loves. From Pac-Man to skeeball, Level 257 is a paradise for adults who remember the good old days.
Grab your friends or family for an exciting night of fun and games. Scroll on for more details.
This Pac-Man-themed restaurant in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is a little-known classic arcade bar that is full of many attractions and things to do. You can't miss this building due to its chic and edgy design.
Inside, you'll find a rustic bar and dining area full of televisions, music, and colorful decor. The name of the bar is inspired by Pac-Man as level 256 is the final level in any Pac-Man game. This name means the restaurants is "next level."
Guests can enjoy seating by the bar, the bowling lanes, or the arcade games, which are all over the place. This spacious eatery is perfect for parties big and small.
When it comes to games, this restaurant has every version of Pac-Man known to man. You'll also find favorites like skee-ball, Space Invadors, several different themed pinball games, Tekken, and much more.
More modern games are also available here. It's hard to resist the bright colors and flashing lights on these games. There is even an over-sized Pac-Man game you have to try.
Most of the menu items at Level 257 are shareable. Guests enjoy pizza, wings, nachos, and sushi rolls. Everything is made fresh and absolutely delicious.
You can also get a meal for just yourself. Entrees include burgers, wraps, sandwiches, salads, and desserts like cheesecake, ice cream, and creme brulee.
Level 257 is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. It is located at 2 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173, and you can learn more on its website or Facebook page.