Flashback Cafe

2520 26th Ave S, Minneapolis
(612) 721-6211

Recent Reviews

Emily S.

We pre paid for 2 games and there were technical difficulties requiring us to contact the staff 5 times to reset our lane in our first game. In our final game, the game abruptly ended and the staff claimed we hadn't paid for enough people. This was confusing and the employee wasn't helpful. Food wise- The server was friendly and did his best relying on a seemingly glitchy app on his phone/device but an entire was forgotten ("kids cheeseburgers don't ring though") and a side of ranch that was requested 3 times never came. All in all this was incredibly overpriced for mediocre service.

Natalie C.

I love this place so much!! My friends and I bowl every week. It is just so much fun. The music is not too loud and you can still laugh with your friends. The service is good too and they have a nice selection of drinks. The southwest wrap is a must have!!

Anna T.

I come to hangout and watch my boyfriend's volleyball league. They have such a casual, chill outdoor area where we like to enjoy some beers, grub, and hangout after the games. The outdoor bar, music, and sand v-ball makes it feel like we're at the beach! There's a great selection of beer and I've been pleasantly surprised by the food! It's fresh and always hits the spot! This time, we tried the Caesar Wrap and El Pastor Tacos (half price taco Tuesday's) and both were yummy! The bartender was nice and attentive. The food comes out fast and the waitstaff is great about clearing off the tables so we can get more beer ;) I always look forward to coming here!

Matt G.

As a league member, I'm absolutely ashamed at the condition of these lanes. The quality is poor, machines dropping pins or getting stuck, ball returns consistently clogging and messing up balls. Management is not putting the effort or money into fixing the equipment. I honestly don't know why our league renewed here. Disappointed. What's even more disappointing is that they won't do anything about it.

Doug Stephan

Good happy hour prices on beer

Leonardo L.

Chill neighborhood alley. Good staff and service, tacos were great! Also punk bowling is sick.

Ethan H.

Had to wait around the front to get a lane and shoes before asking someone at the bar where we should pay for bowling. The woman was very nice and helped us find the guy who was supposed to be up there. I asked if they have the Sun-Thurs 9:30-close unlimited bowling rate (as posted on their website) and he shook his head and said they didn't have it anymore like we were crazy for asking... We decided to leave, and I said they should probably get that fixed on the website and that we had to wait 10+ minutes for him to help us and he said, "that's bulls*** man I was doing something else." Incredible service that I don't think I've ever experienced... All of their normal rates on their website are also incorrect. I told the bartender that they should update their website and she immediately said, "yeah I'll have someone more important than me do that because there's nothing I can do." I responded by saying that I know it's not her fault so I don't blame her, which I also said to the first guy. He then got in my face (followed me to the bar) between myself and the bartender to say he would call his boss and tell him to fix it. I think he was being sarcastic, but impasible to tell. I told him to "get out of my face I'm trying to talk to her," to which she actually yelled and us to not make this about testosterone. I have never gotten in any physical fight and was just frustrated by him walking across my face and breathing his smokey breath at me. Apparently frustration is a toxic masculine thing to her. Everyone else around didn't know what was happening. I told her I was frustrated with his action and that was explaining the situation and she yelled across the bar for me to "get out" and she the says, "see, that's an estrogen thing." Idk if this is a normal thing but I'm 28 and have lived here all my life and have never had a situation like that even when there are miscommunications.

Joshua G.

Your quintessential neighborhood bowling alley with bar food. The lane slickness is rarely consistent. For casual play, it is a good spot. For league play, it needs some improving. With that said, staff are very friendly and helpful. Oh and don't sleep on the Cafe's nachos!

Andy Ziesmer

Bowling & beer, dude

Andy Ziesmer

Bowling and beer, dude

Blake K.

This was one of our favorite bowling alleys, the staff was friendly, the food is pretty good.

David H.

Best smash burger in the entire world I thought smash burgers all over the place and this is the best I've ever had

Joseph Z.

holy chicken sando! gonna let you guess the secret ingredient on your own... also, Kallie is the best bartend on either side of the mississippi!

Natalie K.

Came here because Elsie's was closed for league. Old guy who set up our lane was super rude for no reason (it really hurt his feelings when I asked for bumpers. Heaven forbid apparently). Lanes are in rough condition and our waitress didn't greet us until we were almost done. It's cheap but you get what you pay for. Will not be returning.

Ray Alex Perry

I bowled a 225 game here awhile back.

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