Laraway Lanes is a nostalgic american classic midwest bowling alley. From funky carpet to original neon house balls, this place has the vibe and feel everyone is looking for in a bowling alley. They have a pretty well stocked bar, the food menu you come to expect, and a small arcade for the kids. It looks to me that they also have bowling leagues for most ages and skill levels. This is my neighborhood bowling alley, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in a good classic bowling experience.
jackson
Owners really rude
J S
Helpful, down to earth, good time.
Chris Riofski
Great place to bowl especially with kids in the afternoon. Friendly and helpful staff
Eric Standish
Wonderful service. Staff was friendly and helpful. Thank you for an awesome bowling experience..
Jenna Steffy
We hadn’t been bowling in years and were excited to go as a family. However, the experience quickly turned frustrating. When reserving a lane, we felt rushed and simply stated that we had six people. When it came time to pay, I clarified that two of those were children under three, and one adult wouldn’t be bowling. Despite this, we were told that everyone—including non-bowlers—had to pay full price, including shoe rental.
It was surprising to learn that just sitting near a lane required payment. My husband, who didn’t bowl, inquired further after we paid, only to be told there were no refunds and was pointed to a sign. At $66 for three adults (and an occasional toddler) to play a single game, the cost felt excessive.
While we understand businesses have policies, better communication upfront and some flexibility for young children and non-bowlers would have made for a much better experience.
Tara Smith
$6.25 for a pitcher of water with a tiny styrofoam cup is absurd
graciela hernandez
Horrible service, the guy at the register had the nastiest attitude and is absolutely racist. We were the only hispanics there and he let others go in front of me while i was already waiting for 15 minutes. Do not go there..
Shelby Root
I do not live in New lenox but they did a great job hosting my daughter's birthday. They were patient and got everyone's order and they were so nice. Love coming here everytime we always have a ball
Andrew and Haley!
I've been coming to Laraway Lanes for 30 years, and it has always been our go-to spot for events, parties, or just a fun night out. Unfortunately, my recent experiences have been disappointing. It's disheartening to see the current management and staff exhibit such a lack of professionalism and courtesy. The man at the counter was incredibly rude and dismissive, and the woman working the bar wasn't much better. I understand that working weekends or nights can be tough, but treating paying customers with disrespect is unacceptable. Bowling has become expensive, and with so many other options available, it’s hard to justify coming back here if the service continues to be this poor. It's a shame, because this place used to be a local favorite. I’ll definitely be looking elsewhere for my future bowling outings.
Being constantly reminded about what time to be done bowling is very annoying especially when we have to wait for lane issues to be resolved. The man at the shoe counter has got to go he is not friendly. Also whats up with 2 chicken tenders per order? Thankfully better alleys are around.
Mark Rehfeld
Staff is always kind
Jim Detloff
Best bowling alley in New Lenox!
Diane Sutor
OMG! Blast from the past! Very nice clean bowling alley. Very nice people working there. If you are in the neighborhood you need to stop by!
Laraway Lanes is a nostalgic american classic midwest bowling alley. From funky carpet to original neon house balls, this place has the vibe and feel everyone is looking for in a bowling alley. They have a pretty well stocked bar, the food menu you come to expect, and a small arcade for the kids. It looks to me that they also have bowling leagues for most ages and skill levels. This is my neighborhood bowling alley, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in a good classic bowling experience.
Owners really rude
Helpful, down to earth, good time.
Great place to bowl especially with kids in the afternoon. Friendly and helpful staff
Wonderful service. Staff was friendly and helpful. Thank you for an awesome bowling experience..
We hadn’t been bowling in years and were excited to go as a family. However, the experience quickly turned frustrating. When reserving a lane, we felt rushed and simply stated that we had six people. When it came time to pay, I clarified that two of those were children under three, and one adult wouldn’t be bowling. Despite this, we were told that everyone—including non-bowlers—had to pay full price, including shoe rental.
It was surprising to learn that just sitting near a lane required payment. My husband, who didn’t bowl, inquired further after we paid, only to be told there were no refunds and was pointed to a sign. At $66 for three adults (and an occasional toddler) to play a single game, the cost felt excessive.
While we understand businesses have policies, better communication upfront and some flexibility for young children and non-bowlers would have made for a much better experience.
$6.25 for a pitcher of water with a tiny styrofoam cup is absurd
Horrible service, the guy at the register had the nastiest attitude and is absolutely racist. We were the only hispanics there and he let others go in front of me while i was already waiting for 15 minutes. Do not go there..
I do not live in New lenox but they did a great job hosting my daughter's birthday. They were patient and got everyone's order and they were so nice. Love coming here everytime we always have a ball
I've been coming to Laraway Lanes for 30 years, and it has always been our go-to spot for events, parties, or just a fun night out. Unfortunately, my recent experiences have been disappointing. It's disheartening to see the current management and staff exhibit such a lack of professionalism and courtesy. The man at the counter was incredibly rude and dismissive, and the woman working the bar wasn't much better. I understand that working weekends or nights can be tough, but treating paying customers with disrespect is unacceptable. Bowling has become expensive, and with so many other options available, it’s hard to justify coming back here if the service continues to be this poor. It's a shame, because this place used to be a local favorite. I’ll definitely be looking elsewhere for my future bowling outings.
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Nice smaller bowling alley
Being constantly reminded about what time to be done bowling is very annoying especially when we have to wait for lane issues to be resolved. The man at the shoe counter has got to go he is not friendly. Also whats up with 2 chicken tenders per order? Thankfully better alleys are around.
Staff is always kind
Best bowling alley in New Lenox!
OMG! Blast from the past! Very nice clean bowling alley. Very nice people working there. If you are in the neighborhood you need to stop by!
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