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8 On The Break

8 On The Break

Arcade, Snack Place, and Comfort Food Restaurant
Dunellen
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8 On The Break
7.6/10
90
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    Sean G.
    "Break Steak followed by A Wiffle"(5 Tips)
    Aleta E.
    "Break steak, wiffle, ITG, REPEAT."(3 Tips)
    Lorraine L.
    "... 20 bucks amazing!!! BEST arcade ever!"(2 Tips)
    Andrew G.
    "Great philly cheese steaks to go with your games"(4 Tips)
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  • Stewart M.
    Stewart MontrossOctober 3, 2013
    I grew up in Dunellen. My Uncle Ed Montross opened the place back in the 70's Tons of fun and good times were had there in the 70's and 80's. Glad to see it still open and I will have to go there soon
  • Sean G.heart icon on user image
    Sean GAugust 5, 2013
    Check this place out! Have a Break Steak followed by A Wiffle, then play a few rounds of Pump doubles! Chris is awesome! Go on his train too haha! Machines: ITG2 Dedi, PIU Fiesta, GF, Pop'n, DDR....
  • Ernie R.heart icon on user image
    Ernie RosarioJune 17, 2013
    I love this place, one of the few arcades in NJ and even the east coast that regularly updates their cabinets, has ITG, Pump It Up, and DDR, and makes good and cheap cheesesteaks. Recommended.
  • Julianne G.
    Julianne GNovember 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the last remaining meccas for Asian music games on the East Coast. Worth the quick trip from NYC. As of11/25: DDREx, ITG2, 2 Technika 2s, Pop'n Music 14, Keyboardmania, IIDX 19 Lincle. Go!
  • Jeffrey N.
    Jeffrey NaederDecember 26, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    One of the last great arcades left in the US!!! If your traveling to the USA or taking a trip to the east coast, check this place out ^^
  • Ken G.
    Ken GriggsOctober 25, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    They have the real icee machine now... Awesome... And the today's cheesesteak special for 3.98 (for over 24 years) rocks... If u c a hottie bend her over a barrel and show her the fifty states!
  • Will W.
    Will WeaverNovember 5, 2013
    If you like gaming, you must make it your quest to make your way here at least once. There's so much to do.
  • Lorraine L.heart icon on user image
    Lorraine LeierzapfFebruary 10, 2013
    Have the "special" play DDR till you work it off, then play other stuff for hours, spend 20 bucks amazing!!! BEST arcade ever!
  • Maggie M.
    Maggie McGinnisMay 3, 2013
    I suggest you get the cheese steak special. A steakum type sandwich, thin and crispy fries and a soda for $6. Best deal.
  • Robert S.
    Robert SalenderMarch 16, 2011
    The only place in this side of New Jersey with Japanese and Korean games. ... Might I add CaucASIAN couples. Sorry for saying that, but... it is too true!
  • Andrew G.heart icon on user image
    Andrew GargisoFebruary 2, 2015
    Great philly cheese steaks to go with your games
  • Paul R.heart icon on user image
    Paul RichardsonJanuary 21, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    You have to try the Break Steak Special, seriously. Even if you're vegetarian!
  • Michael G.
    Michael GaelaAugust 25, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Breaksteaks are gdlk! They need to fix the mvc2 cab and a few others. probably the best arcade in jersey since fng closed a few years ago. =(
  • Charles L.
    Charles LawrenceApril 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    If you play ITG, play the mudkyp charts. They're the best!!
  • m-punss eat-ss
    m-punss eat-ssMay 6, 2012
    the air hockey table doesn't produce air, thus making it a slow paced game. no wonder it's only 50 cents to play.
  • Slvtr N.
    Slvtr NzzApril 10, 2010
    Go to the break, get "The special" with everything. After a night of playing games, it's obligatory, and only 4 bucks. Read more
  • Aleta E.heart icon on user image
    Aleta EwingAugust 5, 2013
    Break steak, wiffle, ITG, REPEAT. O_O
  • Jessica M.
    Jessica MastersMarch 28, 2011
    Come in on Monday and Tuesday nights, Jay is awesome!!
  • Dave Z.
    Dave ZJanuary 25, 2012
    It's right across the street from the Dunellen train station.
  • Brandon E.
    Brandon E♊September 1, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Tuesday nights are pretty gdlk. Best ssf4 tournament in the EC.
  • Robert S.
    Robert SalenderMarch 16, 2011
    Referring to the website, what deals do we have for checking in?
  • Jeremiah A.
    Jeremiah AnschauApril 20, 2010
    You must get a wiffle. They have peanut butter too now!
  • Robert N.
    Robert NewmanJanuary 27, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Tekken and Street Fighter. Nuff said.
  • Stephen M.
    Stephen MikellApril 6, 2011
    Tuesday nights are the nights to be here, CHAOS
  • Rich B.
    Rich BlackJune 27, 2012
    Hmmmmm warmin up for a beat down
  • Steven S.
    Steven SalernoFebruary 14, 2011
    Pop n music is amazing!
  • Royce タ.
    Royce タニヌオカSeptember 20, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    I get scooped everytime I come here x_x
  • Paul R.heart icon on user image
    Paul RichardsonFebruary 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Now a New Year!
  • Jeremiah A.
    Jeremiah AnschauMarch 24, 2010
    Have a break steak! It's today's special!
  • Kyle
    KyleJune 16, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Food is amazing
  • chris c.
    chris cottyApril 26, 2010
    Quarter night tonight,, also free DDR! Read more
  • Lauren W.
    Lauren WeigleDecember 14, 2010
    Break Steaks!!!!!! =]
  • William S.
    William StechJuly 10, 2010
    Pretty badass arcade.
  • William S.
    William StechJuly 10, 2010
    Badass arcade.
  • Kyle
    KyleJuly 21, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Ima da mayorrrr
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8 On The Break
340 North Ave
Dunellen, NJ 08812
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The longest continually operated arcade in the country, now 40 years old!
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