Avondale Bowl

3118 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
(708) 816-1993

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Gwenna Ehrhart

Came here to celebrate a coworker who is leaving to start his own business. It was super easy to book 2 lanes for our big group, and the staff was friendly and helpful! Make note they have a stocked bar but don’t serve food, so make sure you have something to bring in or order in. (As long as it’s behind the lanes, food is welcome.) Such a cute vintage aesthetic and a good challenge- no bumpers! Fair warning, the slushy White Russian is delicious, but lethal- enjoy at your own risk ;)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jackie

I dig the cool retro vibes. Def a fun place to bowl and have a cocktail while feeling cute.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Annika Kolasa

You can drink here

Miranda Jones

we had our welcome event here for our wedding weekend and it was amazing. All our guests had sooo much fun and it was one of our favorite nights of the whole weekend. The staff is amazing and Luke and Jeff were amazing to work with when planning the event. Truly the best team and we can’t thank them enough! Highly recommend hosting here

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

john beran

Really, Kool vintage feeling bowling alley and bar. It's definitely a great spot to have Birthday Party, Company party, etc.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Gabrielle H

so fun :)

Ajla

Loved the atmosphere of this bowling alley very unique! Staff is friendly as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

M C

Don’t leave your card here! They closed my tab and gave themselves a tip that was worth more than my bill. Also, there is no automatic scoring you have to do it manually. Cheers🍻

Nicholas Steder

Great bar that's never too crowded within the classic bowling alley where you have to at least not drink too much keep score manually.

Larene O'Connell

When they turn away people who are clearly over drinking age because a license expired last week, it’s utterly ridiculous. When there’s a party where they are definitely spending some money and people have driven over an hour and a half. Find a friendly establishment that appreciates your business!

Britney Gaustad

Great place to bowl if you don’t mind keeping your own score! Also such a cute bar with great vibes and friendly service!

Ken Nolan

You'll love this. I bowled at this bowling alley 53 years ago on the Tuley HS league. It was called Milwaukee Bowl back then. I stole a finger tip ball and learned how to throw a hook, whoohoo. Actually threw a 240 game in that alley with a messed up finger. Maybe I'll visit up there I'll bring my own balls and shoes, you use to have a pool table. Yes I still bowl occasionally, Y'all have a great day, enjoyed the memories. I gave the ball back, guilty conscience and all that stuff lol

freddy mota

Terrible customer experience. My friends and I had rented a few lanes for Friendsgiving. I forgot my ID, but they don’t require IDs before 7:30 (if the owner is reading this feel free to check the camera and timestamp - It was 2 Thursdays ago). I showed up before then. They didn’t let me in. Did not follow their own rules. Acted superior for whatever reason. Insane comments they made I won’t go into on here. My friends and I will never go back. People that I tell will never go in the first place.

They don’t care about their customers - it’s a pattern in their reviews.

Hopefully the owner(s) read this, chat, connect with the team and change a few things.

BTW, I’m a high level local guide because I visit many places and this is a first in Chicago for me. I wouldn’t go to this length if it wasn’t terrible, a place to avoid for those searching Google.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

sorin ogrin

You can order your own food it’s great.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Ed Miranda

Nostalgic bowling experience. Must visit if you're in the neighborhood. You need to keep score by hand - difficult after a few pops. Pricey but fun.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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