Habetler Bowl

470 reviews

5250 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60630

www.habetlerbowl.com

+17737740500

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Habetler Bowl is a Bowling alley located at 5250 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60630. It has received 470 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

Monday9AM-12AM
Tuesday9AM-12AM
Wednesday10AM-12AM
Thursday10AM-12AM
Friday9AM-12AM
Saturday10AM-12AM
Sunday9AM-12AM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Habetler Bowl: 5250 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60630

  • Habetler Bowl has 4.4 stars from 470 reviews

  • Bowling alley

  • "I wanted to share what happened to my daughter when she when on a field trip to Habetler Bowl"

    "There's a sign that says "no food or drinks inside""

    "Very nice and clean bowling alley but too expensive to bowl"

    ""family owned" they were all very rude, over priced and when a ball got stuck, we got yelled at and threatened to be kicked out if an ACCIDENT happened again"

    "Clean and friendly"

Reviews

  • Anna Salas

I wanted to share what happened to my daughter when she when on a field trip to Habetler Bowl. She went there on Wednesday with her camp and I gave her $20 so she can buy something to eat for herself. When I picked her up from camp I asked her did you get a receipt when you ordered your food? She said yes but they took it when they gave me my food. So I asked her where her change was at and she said they only gave me $1 back and some change. I said what do you mean $1 back and change? I said what did you order and she said I ordered a slice of pizza. I said Izabellah a slice of pizza does not cost 17, 18 dollars....she said mommy they messed up on my order. I asked her how and she said I asked the guy for a slice of cheese pizza and when my order was ready he gave me a 16” pizza and I told him I could not eat all that by myself so he took the pizza back, cut it into 4 slices but only gave my daughter one slice of pizza but charged her for a whole pizza. So you know I went up there....the manager “David” had the nerve to tell me what was I suppose to do with the rest of the pizza?? I said I’m sorry but how is that my daughters fault that you messed up on her order?? Then you are not going to give her the difference for a slice of pizza your going to charge her for a full pizza but only give her a slice?? To sum up the story she got her money back and I just want to make the parents out there aware of what they are doing to our children. He tried to rip my daughter off and I was not going to allow to let that go. It’s a shame that a man took advantage of my daughter like that. He clearly sold pizzas by the slice and could of sold them and gave my daughter her money back but he refused. I would never go back here and give these people my business. Horrible people.

  • Hashim Mir

There's a sign that says "no food or drinks inside". I missed it on the way in, and they were extremely rude as soon as I entered, saying didn't you read the sign? I apologized and told them I'd finish it up before proceeding to the bowling lanes, and they said " too late you're already inside." So I threw it out right away, but they were still extremely unpleasant in their dealings with me. To the bitter, elderly white male employee: buddy, there's no reason to be a jerk about your policies when I clearly didn't mean any harm. Also, I asked for a second large ball to speed things up, but they were extremely rude and said "you already have one ball, why do you need a second" (there were six of us). I'm not unreasonable by any means, but I do expect to be treated with a certain level of humanity when I am a paying customer at your store.

  • Stanley Sapyta

Very nice and clean bowling alley but too expensive to bowl...especially for practice. I get the prices if it was Friday or Saturday night or during peak times, but not at 11am on a Tuesday when there is nobody in there. I bowl in 2 leagues (not at Habetler) and I wanted to get a few practice games in early during the week since it's down the street from me. They have no early bird specials and charged me $5 a game.

  • Matt Starr

"family owned" they were all very rude, over priced and when a ball got stuck, we got yelled at and threatened to be kicked out if an ACCIDENT happened again. they also made us wait to pay and get our balls when they clearly weren't busy" The guy was a complete douche we were waiting for 15 minutes to buy food and he watched us, continued his conversation with another person.

  • Michael Biela

Clean and friendly. Great arrangement of tables. Many bowling alleys feel cramped, but not Habetler. Just be aware that lane balls are kept behind the counter with shoes. No charge for ball use, but different than any other lane I have been to and I have bowled almost coast to coast. It is a bit of a culture shock if you are not aware in advance.

  • Jim Dura

Shared a good time tossing a few games with Katie! She popped over a hundred on her first game in over twenty years! Where does the time go? This bowling alley is in fantastic shape and the staff great! Love music while you play! Definitely need to go back here and try other neighborhood bowls. I still love it( even if my old body doesn't)

  • Dominic S

The family that runs this place is some of the nicest people you will meet. This joint oid one of the greens of the Jeff Park neighborhood. Lanes are well kept and it is packed on Friday evenings. Depending on how fast you bowl I would recommend an hourly lane rental rate ($45) if it is only 2 people. We paid $18 each for only 2 games.

  • Laura S

What a fun place for a wedding. A friend wanted to keep it low key for her reception and chose Habetler Bowl. It was just simple bar food, but they kept the pizza and wings coming. It was hot and tasty. After we ate, many people bowled. What a fun afternoon. Close to the I-94 and free parking. Decent craft beer selection too.

  • Nick Paul

Pricing is confusing. We had three people and asked for three games. We ended up getting one game for three people before realizing we had to pay again for another round. Would have spent more money had it been clearly laid out the first time. Warning: single use bathroom for the entire balling alley and bar area. Hell No

  • Richard Platt

Habetler has improved its stature with the recent addition of Sang Lee to sell and drill balls and offer advice. I’ve sought out his expertise in the past and appreciate his skill in communicating so very clearly. These lanes have now gone from a top-rated five stars to an emphatic eight…or more.

  • Zaiyana

Great casual recreational bowling place. Have a lackluster jukebox and an out of order ATM, but I suspect this is to prevent one party from monopolizing the juke. Over all very friendly and positive atmosphere. Not gonna get any fun animations for your strikes past 7pm at least.

  • E.m 02

Very fun, clean, nice place however food is way to expensive for what your getting pizza isnt good AT ALL and they dont give you a lot for what your paying for there are many other nice restaurants in the area so it would be better to go out to eat before or after going here.

  • celeste Adan

Love local business like this. Love coming here to bowl, great prices, full bar, and clean. Down side is their hours are never available. I’ve walked here 3 separate occasions to find them being closed 10pm on a Wednesday. Wished they would have set hours posted on google.

  • Veronica Castillo

A great place with amazing, humble and friendly staff. Very clean, and food was good for the price as well. The artwork for the lanes are an amazing tribute to our beautiful city landmarks! Overall a great experience and we definitely WILL return. Our new place to Bowl!!

  • Maria Cobaxin

I paid for 3 games for 4 people, and when i went to order some food i was told the kitchen was closed. And when some else from my group went to ask for food, they told her that they could only do deep fried food. We ended up just playing two very pricey games.

  • Jeana Agresto

I was considering this place to celebrate a birthday until I read the reviews. I don't usually judge by a few bad ones but when every bad review is the same complaint about how rude the service is that tells you something! Not gonna even take the chance now.

  • Jim Meyer

Neighborhood bowling alley with a chill atmosphere. Staff is friendly and helpful. Facility is clean, the scoring system and pinsetters are accurate, and I've seen that they have the automatic bumper system. Sometimes they have league or

  • Aaron Brown

Very hot inside and we were the only people there. The lanes were so humid that my shoe was sticking. Very poor experience. Itll be tough for me to want to come back. How can you run an alley where you dont even care about the humidity?

  • Kristina Kalenze

Went there for the first time last night and we had a lot of family fun! We didn't have to wait for a lane and the service was excellent. Wish they had like a moonlight bowling where they had party lights but the music was great. …

  • Karma Isreal

I love this place! Pretty great bowling alley equipped with a full bar room with awesome drinks, good food for a bowling alley, vending machines, jukebox, pool table, plenty of washrooms, bowling shop and bowling ramps for those with

  • Emily Roman

Fun environment! Bowling was great. It was absolutely the cleanest bowling alley I’ve ever been to. Staff was super nice. The food is also really well priced! I only got a Diet Pepsi, but it was great and not watered down at all!

  • Ricky Pica

Very Nice place to take the kids to spend quality time with and nice staff ! The only thing I would like to hear from your staff when we go to the register is the price and the amount of time we get for 1 hour or whatever it is.

  • Kristen DeLap

Great place for family bowling. Went on a Sunday, lots of lanes open. Bumpers can be self-assigned by bowler. Two games for family of four plus shoe rental was ~$75. Super clean. Nice concession stand. Will definitely return.

  • Urawsum

The guys at the register were awesome and really friendly and the customers were very entertaining ~! Went , today, Fri the 30th of June in the morning and I absolutely loved the experience, even though I suck at bowling!!

  • Patricia Harris

Easy access off the Kennedy at Foster Ave. Bowling alley with 32 lanes well maintained. When leagues are here parking can be difficult. Nice sized bar. Pro shop on premises. Snack shop has good food. Party rooms. NO WiFi!

  • Lorraine Coleman Brown

Today was my first time there and I can say I had an awesome time with my children. I will be back. It's nice and clean. The people who work there are very kind. It opens early in the morning We beat the crowds …

  • christina hernandez

Clean very nice people. You grab your shoes and ball from behind the counter. So you always get your correct size.. Not bad on prices. One small bad review they are closed on Sundays, but besides that my new fav place

  • Alfredo Zamudio

First time here(and last one)!! Staff is just rude, don't matter if they screw my game. Despite that the system is so old and failing all the time. Disgusting bathroom, awful food, endless list. NOT coming back ever.

  • Jeannie Brooks

Great place to bowl. Owners and staff are great. Go there just for fun and even had parties in the past there. Their pro shop is also good, man very knowledgeable at my son just bought his first ball there too.

  • Mari Melesio

Terrible customer service. The older Caucasian with white hair and glasses is unbelievably Rude. No manners. Make sure to stay guarded when you have to talk to him. Although it is a Clean bowling alley.

  • Vince

Best lanes in the area. Love the way they maintain their lanes. Your ball will actually hook here. Everywhere else the lanes are way too oily. Been coming here for years. Great bowling alley.

  • Nancy Schmitt

I take my son to bowling with adult special Olympics once a week to this location. They are treated with respect. Nice selection of snacks at good prices. Alleys are in great condition.

  • Lauren Malone

Unbelievably rude. Older guy that works there is the biggest jerk I have ever encountered. It’s time for him to retire. Somebody that unhappy shouldn’t be allowed around people.

  • 5342ceaser

Lived in the neighborhood for 15 years, have had multiple successful parties here for the kids, we all feel extremely fortunate to have this place...keep up the great work guys

  • Alexander Alcantara

Loved it! Such a great place for a family fun night. We had a blast and we will definitely be back. Ample parking, clean facilities, fairly priced food that was very tasty.

  • Cyantwilite Joel

maybe you could fix the a/c the staffs response was it's set to 60 (ok then guess what it's Not working) because it's about 88° in there, might want to fix that tight wads

  • Ramon Gonzalez

Great atmosphere. Went for a daddy-daughter date with my 7 yr old. We had a great time. Clean shoes, they sized you fingers so you got a good ball. Very nice.

  • Joseph Mata

Asked for nachos and salsa and got decent chips and a lousey small cup of diced tomatoes. The diced tomatoes were good for about 3 chips. Just disappointed.

  • Najeeb Zafar

Great to host your friends for an unorthodox celebration. Or even take your work colleagues out for some recreational time out! You'll have an awesome time

  • Ben Piskor

Nice family owned bowling alley with good prices. Usually crowded but rarely full so you can almost always get a lane, even on Friday or Saturday nights

  • Patrick Sundlof

Best bowling alley in the city and the pro shop always treats me like a pro thanks for your expertise on my new cherry ball …

  • Ann Mcmahon

My son's school comes here for bowling practice. He always has a great time here. He recently won his first gold medal for the Special Olympics here.

  • guillermo esparza

This is my league bowling alley and I absolutely love it. Staff...owners.. everyone is awesome at this place. Lanes are always in great shape.

  • Garrett Gilliam

Over×3 priced to bowl I was charged $5.00 a game. I bowl and have my own shoes luckliy. Maybe a way of keep non league bowlers out of there.

  • Leonard Arquilla

Great neighborhood bowling establishment. Amenities food and alcohol prices off the charts.make sure you bring your American express.

  • Brian Folan

Was here with a group from special Olympics and they just knocked it out of the park how they take care of these folks. So impressed

  • Robert Szyka

Crowded seating/viewing area packing people together...generous lane conditions, great competitive league. Will stay on and adapt.

  • Wally Fryzel

Friendly staff, nice lanes, and a good bar. Plus they have this light? fixture that kind of looks like a duck at the right angle!

  • Arshad Ali

Nice bowling alley,very clean. They take very good care of this place. This was my first time here and I had a great experience.

  • Kendall Payne

Awesome 32 lane alley ! Habetler is always clean and the staff friendly and accommodating. There is a pro shop inside as well.

  • Alan Gredell

Very fun experience on Thanksgiving for the Turkey Shoot. They expanded format made it take longer, that was a detriment.

  • Brandon M

Awesome location with great staff. Always a pleasure to be here, although I definitely need to work on the scores …

  • Mini Sanz

Went on a Saturday April 2023 And was surprised to be charged $103.00 per lane, we where told 10 ppl max in a lane.

  • Tina Krajewski

Family owned, extremely friendly and compassionate hosting Special Olympics bowling regularly. Extra accommodating!

  • Cezsar Ramoss

3 games for 2== $50 on a Sunday evening. Food is mediocre, but not too crowded occasionally yes I would come back.

  • Morgan Udvance

Super fun and great for practice & playing. I went with my family one time and it was awesome, we all loved it.

  • Claudia Popovic Meza

Great service and very nice clean place. Family friendly as well as adult leagues and cosmic bowl late at night

  • Steve Mikutis

Great place to bowl and or hang out. Great staff. It's super clean inside. And the equipment is very good too.

  • McM -Muscle Car Madness

Great bowling alley to bring the family. Gets pretty busy during league hours, but nice set up clean and fun.

  • Maria Gomez

I don't know what it is about their pizza but I love it. I have gone their just to eat. Keep it up you guys

  • Jennifer Diaz

Am enjoying my weekly league with family. 2nd year in league bowling. Bowlers are fun, employees are great!

  • Jim Bonessa

Nice place bowling is reasonably priced, drinks are reasonable and so is the food. I had a good time there

  • blue pixel

Been going here for years. This place is for bowlers. Great lanes, clean bathrooms and awesome people.

  • Jaimin Prajapati

Enjoyed the most and all the balls we got that fits us and the staff were also very cooperative..

  • Maricela Rodriguez

The place was cool.. outdated LoL it reminded me of the 90's but overall its all good.. …

  • Roxana Velasco

Nice and clean. Wasn't crowded at time of visit. Closes at 12am. Would definitely return.

  • Michelle Dolan

We Always have a great time when coming here. Love the friendliness of the employees.

  • Dawn Fisher

Great local bowling alley. Fun atmosphere, great service and clean. We will be back!

  • Edin Seferovic

Nice people work there. We had a great time with the kids. Will definitely be back.

  • Stacey Burgess

Took my family/kids..kinda $$$..yet nice and FUN..Great staff and food options

  • Miriam Gonzalez

First time there and had a fantastic time there with my friends …

  • G V

Great local spot. Also cheap drinks. Will definitely be back.

  • Pat G

Great people work here. And the lanes are mostly well oiled.

  • Kevin Patton

Parking can be tough, but nice lanes and good food choices.

  • Dayna Schacke

Had a ton of fun with the family. Prices are reasonable

  • Noel Medina

Good lanes to bowl, must go to the league's .

  • Beth Ann Edwards-Devine

Great place to take a group for an outing!

  • BankoBurgers

Just “Meh” nothing special or bad….

  • Maximilian West

Fun place, good lanes, dope staff.

  • Larry Hochmuth

Nice place to waste some time.

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