Avondale Bowl

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

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Ajla

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

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

Sharper Kcozam

Always a great time! Love the vibe

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Michael Magnetta

Always a fun place to bowl. Enjoy going early with the kids are late for drinks

Lukasz Marszalkowski

I remember the moment when they opened , that was really exciting. Always full of people. Love that place and recommend it for everyone 👌

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Forest Shipp

It really is retro. I didn't even think about the bowling scoring machines, but you can imagine the surprise on my face when I was handed a piece of paper and a pencil to record my own score. I had fun here. Very simple bowling place with great vibes and a throwback to the past. Now if only I had bell bottoms to wear.

Parking: I think there's a side street to park on, but there is also a lot of nearby road construction. Rideshare there if you can.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Angela Lorenzo

We love this spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Andrea Besjak

Wonderful bowling alley with the coolest vibe. Our group had several young kids and they were so accommodating. The drinks at the bar were amazing and the service at the bar and the bowling counter was so warm and friendly. Highly recommend for adults or kids, will absolutely be going back.

Kid-friendliness: Provided kids bowling shoes and a ramp for the younger kids to use while bowling.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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