Pete's Cafe is the second major puzzle room in Chapter 1: Dead End of the Roblox experience Terminal [Escape Room], created by CCF Studios. To unlock the door leading to the Sleeping Car, you must obtain two quarters, input the correct four-digit PIN into the coin dispenser machine, and buy the keycard from the vending machine for fifty cents.
The exact steps and codes differ depending on whether you play on Standard Mode or Beginner Mode.
Pete's Cafe Objective and Requirements
Reaching the Sleeping Car requires opening the vending machine lock with two twenty-five cent coins. A poster beside the vending machine advertises a deal offering Item 2C for $0.50.
The room requires completing three tasks in order:
- Locate the loose quarter hidden in the train carriage.
- Enter the correct four-digit PIN at the wall-mounted dispenser to receive the second quarter.
- Insert both quarters into the vending machine, select code 2C, take the keycard, and swipe it at the exit door scanner.
Standard Mode Solution
Standard Mode features multi-step logic that connects posters in Pete's Cafe back to clues in the starting carriage.
Finding the First Quarter
Turn around and walk back toward the starting carriage. Look near the corner by the flower pot to spot the first quarter lying in plain view. Click on it to place it into your inventory.
Solving the PIN Code Riddle
The second quarter is locked behind a four-digit keypad on the dispenser machine. A brunch menu posted in Pete's Cafe highlights the words unscrambled egg. Around the cafe, wall posters contain scrambled words numbered from 0 to 9.
When assembled in numerical order, the posters form a riddle:
- I have eyes but cannot see.
- While I am round, I am not a pizza base.
- I have no legs but I can still run.
- But I have numbers on my face.
- I can't use my hands.
- What am I?
The solution to the riddle is a clock. Return to the first carriage and locate the black-and-white clock poster hanging along the advert rack. The hands on the clock point to 12:35.
Enter 1235 into the dispenser keypad. The machine drops the second quarter into the coin tray.
Purchasing Item 2C
Approach the vending machine with both quarters in your possession:
- Insert the two quarters into the coin slot.
- Press 2, then press C on the selection pad.
- Pick up the keycard that drops into the retrieval compartment.
- Interact with the card reader next to the door to enter the Sleeping Car.
Beginner Mode Solution
Beginner Mode alters the puzzle logic, replacing the unscrambled riddle with menu pricing found directly on the cafe tables.
Finding the First Quarter
In Beginner Mode, the loose quarter sits on one of the dining booth tables inside Pete's Cafe rather than back in the first carriage. Pick it up directly from the tabletop.
Solving the Food Price Code
To get the second quarter, check the food orders placed across the numbered booth tables. Each menu item corresponds to a specific dollar cost that forms the four-digit PIN:
- Table 1 order: Milkshake costs $3.
- Table 2 order: Pizza costs $5.
- Table 3 order: Cheeseburger with fries costs $7.
- Table 4 order: Salad costs $2.
Punch 3572 into the dispenser keypad. Collect the dispensed quarter from the slot.
Clearing the Door
Walk up to the vending machine, insert both quarters, and punch in 2C. Grab the keycard and swipe the scanner to open the door to the Sleeping Car.
Mode Comparison for Chapter 1
The table below breaks down the differences between both versions of the Pete's Cafe puzzle:
| Difficulty Mode | Best Suited For | Pete's Cafe Puzzle Mechanics |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Mode | Players wanting original escape room riddles | Requires unscrambling numbered posters, solving the clock riddle, and reading the 12:35 clock advert |
| Beginner Mode | Solo players or newcomers seeking faster progression | Uses food prices across tables 1 through 4 to produce the 3572 sequence directly on cafe booths |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vending machine selection code in Pete's Cafe?
The vending machine selection code is 2C. A poster beside the machine lists Item 2C on special sale for fifty cents, which dispenses the room keycard after you deposit two quarters.
What is the Standard Mode PIN for the coin dispenser?
The Standard Mode PIN is 1235. This number comes from reading the hands of the clock poster displayed in the first carriage after solving the cafe wall riddle.
Why does clicking on items or seats fail to work?
Unequip the flashlight from your character's active inventory slot. Holding the flashlight prevents your character from interacting with furniture, coins, and keypad buttons.
