J's Lanes

Northwest Suburbs, 5507 S Division St, Harvard
(815) 943-4545

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ryan sluga

Lots of fun

susy lemus

We recently went to celebrate my husbands birthday, there were about 8 of us with 2 young boys (ages 4 & 3). We called earlier that day and spoke with the owner (female) to reserve an end lane. When we got there the owner (male) he was very short and seemed rude to us, we told him we had reserved an end lane and he said we could not have one because they were already 'taken' yet no one was there. We paid for 2 hours of bowling and he started our time while he was still asking us for our shoe sizes so by the time we actually got to our lane about 20 minutes had passed. We were about 3 lanes from the end lane and we saw a group of about 4 people that bowled one game and left and after that end lane was not being used at all, so he just did not want to let us take that lane. Our entire experience was uncomfortable, about 5 minutes before out time was up, the owner (male) came up to us to let us know our time was expiring, and it wasn't that he came to tell us it was just the rude tone he had when he told us. His staff was very kind but he was just rude. It is ashamed because we live in town and we will not support that business after our recent experience. We had been going there for years when it was McGary's and when the ownership changed so did the vibe. I only gave it one star because there was not an option to give them zero.

Lexus Lemus

Went yesterday and didn’t have the best experience. The guy which I am assuming it “Jay” had an attitude problem and immediately started our time before we were even done paying/getting our shoes we had called ahead and the women told us we were able to get an end lane when we got there he said no there was a party there later so we said okay, just for him to put other bowlers there anyways… (I know it wasn’t the party because i actually knew the people with the party reservation as I was invited to that as well.) my sister and her friends got a separate lane and again he started their time immediately and then switched their lane taking more of their time away from them with no apology just a mean tone to his voice for the teens to move to a different lane, once their time was up he rudely came and told them and us as well, just the entire vibe was off, and well we won’t be back we tried supporting local and it really ruined the over all experience and day for us. Glo bowl it is next time.

Thomas K

Came here with my little brother! We loved it and had lots of fun! Very friendly staff and very clean

Brian Mulder

Great staff, clean and modernized facilities with real wood Lanes and great ball selection . There are also , darts, pool tables, and a bar. Great times to be had for all.

Lisa Gronke

Great bowling alley with a vintage feel, cool decor, clean, and super friendly staff. We had a group of eight, some of us who hadn’t bowled in 30+ years and we all had a fun time and thought the place was great. Awesome separate bar area, too. Would highly recommend and look forward to going back.

Kristen R

We've been coming here for years--- every time we come in we see updates, friendly staff, generous and hospitable owners, very tidy, and clean! We loved the new menu we were able to try! Our town is lucky to have this establishment easily available and committed to community! We always leave feeling better than when we came in! Thank you for all of your effort to make our family feel welcome and taken care of!

Marcia Radja

What a great place for the family! And the Big pretzels are yummy too! Jay and staff are so nice - I forgot my license there and they mailed it back home!

Angela Knight

Staff is super friendly and really nice they know the menu items really well. We will return there

Rich Sherry

Bowling, food, drinks are all very fair in pricing. Good experiences all around. Jason and the rest of the staff have always been really friendly and helpful the few times i've been!

chris v

Owner is rude!

tibzdot 246

It's a nice place , good people, good burgers. Wish there were seats on the lanes

K Bennett

Just a great family bowling alley! Friendly staff, cold beer, good snacks.

andrea seiler

Perfect place for family fun!

Lindsey Nicky

We just had a little bowling party for my eight year old's birthday and it was perfect! Awesome service, friendly, delicious food, and very affordable! Thanks for an awesome time!

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