Tokens Over Tickets: Continues Arcade Marries Real-Deal Retro With Chef-Driven Plates in Old Town North

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Old Town North just got a new way to eat, drink, and button-mash. Continues Arcade has shifted from beta to full service, marrying a chef-driven kitchen with a wall of classic games—and locals across Alexandria are taking notice.

Steps from the Braddock Road Metro, Continues Arcade runs on tokens only: no swipe cards, no prize redemption. Drop a coin, slap a token on the marquee to call next, and play across 50+ original cabinets, pinball, and Skee-Ball. The lone exception is its claw machines, occasionally filled with local art, vintage SNES cartridges, or even free dinners. CRT lounge bays host GoldenEye and Smash sessions on classic consoles…

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