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Bowlero Buffalo Grove
350 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, United States
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Po
Review №1

Went here for a birthday party. So much for the kiddos to do (bowling and arcade), place was clean, social distancing and masks required. Service was friendly and fast. We will be returning!

Ma
Review №2

This place is huge. Its nice and clean inside. There is a lot of things to do inside for all ages. The food is very good. Its not cheap but its worth it. They have bar with beers and drinks. I go there often with my wife and two kids and we always have fun. The staff is very friendly.

ga
Review №3

I had a good time with my grandkids.

Be
Review №4

Great place to take children of any age, friendly staff, great games and prizes

Pr
Review №5

If youre looking for a nice place to bowl at (NOT Brunswick) then this is your go to spot. Its clean, new I think, and very modern. Great seats, huge TVs in front of your lanes, a bar, and a big arcade area similar to a Dave n Busters, but smaller. It also has Lazer Tag! Definitely a good place to check out for a family event or even just a date or with friends!

Bu
Review №6

This is a solid spot for some beer and games. The place is huge and they have a lot going on. There was 5 of us and we placed two games with shoes and it cost about $100. Not cheap but it was a good time. I would definitely go back and it looks really nice inside.

Ca
Review №7

Great place for bowling, laser tag and arcade games. Every time we visit the place is clean and well kept. Staff have always been courteous. We havent tried much of the food, but looks like there are a lot of options. My only complaint is that it is a little pricey and it adds up quickly, especially if youre going with the whole family or group.

Ka
Review №8

Came here for my company Christmas party. The staff was welcoming and the service was great. I thoroughly enjoyed the food and drinks. I was surprised how big the space is once I got in. It was very cool and well designed. Definitely coming back here again.

Ga
Review №9

Awesome. Cheap games and prizes.

ke
Review №10

What a great place huge alley,great staff very family friendly HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Se
Review №11

Kids had loads of fun. Birthday party servers did an excellent job with bringing out the food and drinks! Bowling and Arcade combo was fun, however a little bit pricey. The kids cards for arcade had not enough credits. Bowlero should not be cheap for this one issue. Rest of party was five star.

CI
Review №12

Its the greatest place Ive ever seen!!! Service is super (the manager Nicole answered all my questions). We celebrated here our 16th sweet! All teens were very happy! Food was very good (pizza, chicken tenders, etc), size was very large! Thank you very much!

Ga
Review №13

Too expensive for average people with 10 bucks. For 10 bucks, I can get 20 credits in the arcade. Each game is on average 3-4 credits, 50 cents per credit so I was done really quick. Also pool is 15 bucks an hour compared to the one dollar I normally spend per game at Arlington Lanes. Im wondering, where does this place get their prices from? Its way too expensive. This place is big and looks nice, but Id rather have fun than admire the beauty.

Ja
Review №14

Staff is amazing. Super helpful very kind and attentive. We had a blast! Played a couple games of lazer tag. A little bit of the arcade. It was great

Ri
Review №15

Its a typical bowling place with some arcade gaming. You can spend easily 3 hours in this place. Its a neat and clean place. We go there every year with big group for an event.

Hu
Review №16

Nice place to bowl, but somewhat pricey, they were changing like 11 per person per game with shoes included. I will normally expect to charge by the hour of the lane and the shoes not by each game. I will look for some other nicer place.

St
Review №17

Such a cool place! So much to do and so clean! You could spend a whole evening here and still not do it all! Good food and drinks as well. We purchased the Groupon and we will definitely be back!

Ta
Review №18

Whole family can have fun here, and you should definitely try chicken tenders!

Mi
Review №19

Definitely a great place to bring the kids and have some fun. Bowling, laser tag, arcade, and pretty good wings to boot. Will definitely be back.

DA
Review №20

Great place for kids! Just enjoyed a birthday party of a 5 year old. Laser tag was fun. Pizza was great!

Sk
Review №21

Very clean place and modern updates. The bar tender was great and made some good drinks. Pizza was very good too! It’s pricey; but you get what you pay for. Music was really good and overall atmosphere was relaxing. Some bowling alleys are very plain and boring and here it’s a fun place to go with friends for a night out activity. It’s just very easy on the eyes. I wish they had cosmic bowling after like 9-10pm on a Friday but oh well the modern renovations make up for it.Friday’s after 8 they had unlimited bowling and with 2 people we totally got our money’s worth. Employees were very nice as well.

Da
Review №22

Cool bowling alley. More geared towards the cosmic, music, large TV style bowling. I was happy to see the lanes and approches cleaned, buffed, and fresh oil for the league follow open bowling. The food is absolutely AWESOME!!!

Ja
Review №23

It was actually a really nice place. Food was good and service was decent. Much more than bowling available! Full bar to compliment.

Wa
Review №24

I didnt realize the quality of this place, although I have lived in the area for the past few years, and I have gone bowling in Vernon hills, thinking this place isnt all that.When I visited this place tonight, I was shocked, they had pool, foosball, pinball, nice bowling allies, laser tag, arcade, good food, and a nice bar.I highly recommend this place, you will not be disappointed.

Pr
Review №25

Clean...and.loads of space! Food is Ok!

an
Review №26

Very nice place for outing with friends and family. Has lot of option including bowling, table tennis, table pool and laser room. Good place to explore for team outing.

Ek
Review №27

Great place for bowling. I found them through Groupon deal. Helpful staff. We went there on Weekday but still lot of people.

F
Review №28

Nicest bowling alley Ive been to in a while... The graphics they use are some pictures of people? I was expecting like cartoon 3d bowling pins or something.

Aa
Review №29

If you are an actual bowler, avoid this place at all costs. I am a 200 average bowler who is averaging 180 and deeply declining because they do not understand how to put out an oil pattern. This is the worst bowling alley I have bowled in within a 50 mile radius. Never come here if you are an actual bowler.

Ne
Review №30

Great staff and service with a lot of enthusiasm and very enthusiastic with there job. All did a great job keep up the good work. Also very clean inside and outside.

Os
Review №31

This bowling alley is pretty neat. It looks fairly new. The lanes are pretty high tech and they have some projector screens at the end of the lanes for those not so interested in bowling. The bar was nice, a little pricey on the drinks but the bartender knew how to mix them well. The arcade is pretty dope with a decent selection of multiplayer games. I didnt get to try laser tag but they have it available for those interested. I recommend this place for those looking to bowl.

ka
Review №32

Best place for family party. Visited it many times. Adults play bowling and children play arcade games.

Pa
Review №33

Very large place, lots of bowling lanes parking. They treat leagues nice & take care of them. Goid food menu options & drinks. There is a bar. Nice restrooms. Lots of bar games like darts, foosball, cups aka beer pong, etc.

Su
Review №34

Good place for bowling and celebrating events. Their food is good and also the service. I liked the ambience and also the convenient location. We went for the birthday party and liked the atmosphere.

Ze
Review №35

Staff works really hard during these times ans even when busy wait times are not that long!

da
Review №36

Its a great place to play Pool and have some fun time with friends

Ar
Review №37

Great place to have fun, not too expensive, 10/10 would go again. Service and staff are great, kids have lots of fun.

Fa
Review №38

Had our daughters 11th birthday --- very nicely organized & staff was very friendly as usual. Had a great time

Sh
Review №39

Came here for a 10 year olds birthday party. The location of where we wanted to have the party (BG instead of Algonquin) was miscommunicated so we ended up having to cross our fingers and come in with no reservation. Got here around 4:30 and had a lane right away. 6 people played one game of bowling, ordered two pizzas, two pitchers of soda and an appetizer and we paid $100. Afterwards we went to the arcade area to play laser tag. 15 minute missions are $7/person and run 4 times an hour. There was no wait to play. You could definitely drop a lot of $$ at this place but the kids seem to really like it. There is an older crowd here too and a full bar, so we chose to come earlier (before 5) in case things get crazy.

Er
Review №40

Sundays are $3.59 a game. We got charged differently! We got there at 8 and got kickout at 10 only because there was a party! Where is the heads up!? The place closes at 12 since its special hours! Poor customer service too!

Er
Review №41

Great service, clean and very nice atmosphere, prices are fair

Da
Review №42

Very dirty. Unclean. Filthy. But oddly good fun.

Si
Review №43

The place is okay but if you go there for a pool game dont bother to becaue the pool cues are the worst!

Gr
Review №44

So Fancy... its like clubbing and bowling at the same time. Reminds me of pinstripes with an arcade.

CB
Review №45

I have to admit I am not the biggest fan of these places, BUT the kids love this place so we will make it work. Bowlero is better than the average bowling alley with arcade but still is on the higher side when your there for a couple hours. We will be back on a rainy day for sure.

E
Review №46

This place is really fun! The kids loved every bit if it!

An
Review №47

The staff is very friendly and nice. We were there at the party Saturday and my son lost the phone. They let every staff member know and they all look for it. They called me next day they found it. They are super nice. And of course place is fun and kids love it. Very clean. And food they served at the party was delicious.

Ji
Review №48

So funny games.

Ni
Review №49

Lazer tag was more fun than I expected. We ended up playing 3 games in a row. We will go back to play again. Great family activity

Jo
Review №50

Had an outing with some coworkers and it was a blast to be in! Definitely recommend it for an awesome time out!

Sh
Review №51

Had really good food, had fun with co-workers.

Bo
Review №52

First Time here, nice place, great food.

Ro
Review №53

Probably the best bowling alley I have been to. I loved the 1 hour arcade play pass. Very nice place.

Lu
Review №54

It was ok, except the part how you can purchase credits for games. They could come up with better plan.

Mi
Review №55

Good clean fun. Good arcade, plenty of lanes, food menu looked good. 3 people bowling one game with shoes = $27

Go
Review №56

Bowling alley feels upscale with good seating a step up from plastic seats of yesteryear. Good seats music and movies always playing. So theres always something to see hear and watch even for non players. Pool tables and surprisingly big game area. Good looking balls.

Be
Review №57

Fun family center. Have been several times with adults and kids. Will definitely go again.

Ja
Review №58

Exceptional at being fun, not the worst pricing, great service! Managers could be a bit more helpful, but, awesome atmosphere!

ii
Review №59

Good service, cool arcade, nice bowling balls and modernized lanes

St
Review №60

Try out the Lazer tag! So much fun

Da
Review №61

The best thing I liked at Bowlero is the laser tag! And we are coming with camp again today!! I am excited!!

Te
Review №62

This place is wonderful, it doesnt only have bowling lanes it also has a very fun arcade place for you or your children. Also there is a billiard room that is very fun.

Ac
Review №63

Great place to hang out. Reasonable prices for games, drinks, and food. Pool tables are bit beat up though. We always find open bowling lanes without having to wait.

Ro
Review №64

Great place to take your Kids.

Na
Review №65

Lots of fun. Kids love yo play lazer tag

Ka
Review №66

Bowling, arcade, lazer tag- they gave it all. Great place for a party or family get together.

Jo
Review №67

This place is so much fun! Its like Dave and Busters and a Bowling Alley Combined! Went here on a double date with friends and had a blast.

Ya
Review №68

Great place. Lots of games besides bowling. Great staff!

Ni
Review №69

It is really fun for birthdays and i love the assistants they are so nice and kind

Sa
Review №70

Went Friday at 6pm. Good service and friendly. Had a great time (mostly because of the people I was with). Super clean and really cool, though three huge screens each playing different sports games or movies plus music was a bit overwhelming and the lanes were too dark and arrows couldnt be seen. Heres the thing though, Id love to return, but 2 games of bowling for 2 people (single lane), a single pizza and 2 beers cost us $76. Thats utterly outrageous. If this cost wasnt so ridiculously high, Id be back often, but as it is now, I doubt Ill go back.

Br
Review №71

Super clean with a nice arcade and updated lanes, but some of the bowling balls were damaged in the fingerholes. If youre going for just bowling, the pricing isnt too bad, but the food court prices are a little hefty.

Be
Review №72

Unassuming but nice place for family night out.

Ch
Review №73

The staff was very nice.

Na
Review №74

Food was good, bowling pins were indeed bowling pins. Didnt see anything gross so thats good. Although I didnt see any 7 bowling balls

Do
Review №75

Fun place with decent prices and food.

sa
Review №76

I dont bowl at all so when my friends asked me to meet up for drinks and grub at Bowlero I was very hesitant. I am so glad I gave this place a shot! I was beyond impressed by the bartender, Sarah. I asked her to make a classic whiskey sour and she perfected it! My group ordered about $100 worth of food and everything was delicious, hot, and perfectly timed! The cook, Bailey I believe is her name, even came up to us to check on the food because we had some allergies in our group which made some of the food very special request. Everything was perfect! Before leaving, the manager on duty, Eliza, introduced herself to us and thanked us for coming in. Very cool! Awesome service, food, drinks, and management! I will definetly be back with many other friends! This is a great chill spot to get together with friends. Thanks, Bowlero!!

Ma
Review №77

Very nice place to go spend some quality time.

Ma
Review №78

Great fun-filled activities for children and Adults.

Al
Review №79

Its a nice place to go, lots to do besides bowl or you can stay busy while you wait pizza was very good. Just make sure if your bringing the family that you bring the check book it was a little pricey for 2 games and then the food and arcade I will eat before heading there next time.

Kr
Review №80

Prices are kinda high. I bowled 2 games on a Saturday night, brought my own shoes, and still paid nearly $14. There are cheaper places in the area, and this place doesnt really do anything special for that price.

Ed
Review №81

10 dollars all u can play laser tag for the summer was great. Food was good also.

Ro
Review №82

Loved loved it, went as a family 12 of us after sailor graduation

BI
Review №83

Love this place its great for a date

De
Review №84

The location is perfect, the atmosphere was great, there’s lots for all ages to do & eat/drink! Nice family fun atmosphere. Prices are to be expected, but there are different specials for every day.

Ni
Review №85

The place is nice good for fun with friends and family good for birthday parties, but kids run the place the service sucks.

Dr
Review №86

This place is super fun!

zm
Review №87

I have been coming here for laser tag since this first opened as a brunswick, i take advantage of the unlimited laser tag for 10 dollars on wednesdays

Mo
Review №88

I LOVE coming here! They have amazing deals every day. You can easily come here and spend the entire day here. They have everything! Bowling, Bags, Beer Pong, Darts, Pool, Arcade Games, and even Laser Tag! I am a frequent visitor here. Will be coming back over and over here.

Br
Review №89

What an awesome place to hang out. Go bowl a few games, hit the arcade, shoot some pool, or darts. And definitely grab something to eat off the menu. Its not your typical ally grub. They can compete with some of the best burger joints Ive been to. No joke!!! Excelent selection mixed drinks and ICE cold brews. League bowlers always welcome. And dont forget to check out Groupon for discounted game and shoe rental.Note!!! You must make your Groupon purchase 24 hours in advance!!!

Al
Review №90

Fun place we have great time

ch
Review №91

Walked i to dine in area & no one greeted us or came to take our order after 20min. We left

Yu
Review №92

Big and spacious, great for a party. I liked the arcade section, but I didnt really understand how the arcade card works. Many spaces to bowl, with nice couches and tables. The lazer tag place is nice but kind of small, and when I went in something went wrong and we had to wait for about twenty minutes while they fixed the problem.

Mi
Review №93

They have gone through many transformations over the years, but this version is one of the better ones. Yes, bowling by the game can get expensive if you dont have a Groupon or similar deal. The arcade portion of the facility is always fun and Im assuming the bar can get exciting with the number of games offered for the adults. They have an impressive selection of beers and a decent number of food pairings for everyone in the group. The facility is large and well kept...definitely does not feel like a bowling alley.

Ka
Review №94

Played as a kid, had a lot of fun. Happily would repeat and definitely will.

Ka
Review №95

So many fun things to do! Went for a birthday party and the kids not only bowled but they also played laser tag. They keep asking when we can go back.

Mi
Review №96

Nice place for a company party.

As
Review №97

Great service! All the servers are super nice! The food is phenomenal! I always have a great time here with my friends (:

Al
Review №98

Cool and fun for families

Jo
Review №99

One of my favorite places to go bowling. Its always so much fun because this is not your typical bowling alley. Its clean, newly renovated and has a lot of the newer equipment that my friends and I enjoy! The food was fantastic and the drink specials they have are amazing as well. Especially on Tuesdays ! Strongly recommend to anyone looking to have a great times with friends or family!

Ma
Review №100

Very nice bowling alley. Clean and great food for a bowling alley.

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  • Address:350 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, United States
  • Site:https://www.bowlero.com/location/bowlero-buffalo-grove/
  • Phone:+1 847-821-9000
Categories
  • Video arcade
  • Bar & grill
  • Event venue
  • Restaurant
  • Bowling alley
Working hours
  • Monday:5–11pm
  • Tuesday:5–11pm
  • Wednesday:5–11pm
  • Thursday:5pm–12am
  • Friday:12pm–12am
  • Saturday:1–11pm
  • Sunday:5–11pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Food:Yes
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