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2397 Esplanade
Chico, California 95926
I recently visited Bowlero in and had a really enjoyable time. I stopped in to buy my first bowling ball, and the staff was incredibly friendly and somewhat knowledgeable, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. They helped me pick the right ball for my style, which I appreciated. The gentleman sized my fingers to custom drill my ball. During my visit, I managed to bowl my first game over 190, which was a exciting milestone for me! The lanes were okay?nothing overly fancy, but they were well-maint
I really liked how it was ventilated very good. The air was moving and circulating fans are placed above each bowling lane to keep you cool. Also, the workers there were atentive, polite to me and my wife. She helped us when we got stuck inputting our information for our bowling game.
The summer passes are where it's at! 2 games daily (shoes included), arcade credits & discounts on food - we will be purchasing every year! These are lifesavers when it's too hot or smokey (from the fires) to play outside.
Great place for the whole family! Can't beat the "summer" prices for unlimited bowling -Nightstrike on Sun starting at 6pm-11pm for $16.99 per person, M-Th starting at 7pm-11pm $16.99 per person and the After-party on Fri starting at 8pm -1am $22.99 per person and Sat starting at 10pm-1am for$22.99. The food and drinks are reasonably priced and are pretty tasty. The bar also has drink specials throughout the week. Plenty of arcade games as well as 2 pool tables.
Our team had a fantastic time. Bolero was a strike! The service, food & drinks, and staff were amazing! Would recommend it again! Thanks, Bolero! GHS Cross Country
Was here for a kids party. They had a blast. Very nice employees but not enough of them. The woman who was doing the parties was running around doing her best to make sure everyone was taken care of. Poor woman needs help. Overall it was super easy for the parents and set up well.
This is a great establishment for family and friend hangouts. Sara and Nubia pump it up every time with amazing customer service and provide the sweetest smiles! Will always come back for unlimited specials. This place rocks.
We loved our experience at Bowlero in Chico ca. We had our daughters 12th birthday party here and we had 13 kids and 15 parents and grand parents. Matt and his team of minons did a great job helping the group get lined out with shoes lanes food and drinks. Great experience would and will highly recommend.... satisfied customers we are.
I enjoy this place very much. Prices are very reasonable. The food is really good. The drinks are great wheelchair accessible clean bathrooms and the service is wonderful. You practically have to reserve a place in line for this place. Thank you everyone . now have all kinds of activities for families for seniors great arcade and bowling leagues
Best experience I've had at a bowling alley. All staff were helpful and professional. This is the best option when looking for a night out with family and friends! Food, beer, bowling, and an arcade make for a good night.
The premium summer pass is worth the price to bowl all summer long. My daughter enjoys playing with her friends.
I love bowling here. I'd give them 5 stars if they could resolve the small issues on some of their higher-numbered lanes?ball return, pin spotters, etc. Otherwise, the place is clean, the staff is friendly, the lanes are mostly well-kept, and the clientele is pleasant.
Had an amazing time at Bowlero! The atmosphere was great, and the bowling was so much fun. Big shoutout to Dez and Matt for their awesome service?they were super helpful and made the experience even better. Definitely looking forward to coming back!
My son had a great time bowling with his friends
Fun place for family and friends. I wish there were some healthier food options, but we just eat afterward. Manley fried food and frozen pizzas. We did not make a reservation. They said it would be a 30-minute to hour wait but only tuck 10-20 minutes. We had a wonderful time.
Cool bowling environment. It was clean and orderly.
We planned our daughters birthday party at Bowlero, as soon as we walked in we were greeted by the staff. They addressed everyone in our group, they were very kind. We all had a blast and look forward to our next visit. Staff and management were awesome. Thank you for taking care of us!
It was an ok time. I reserved a party of 8. I had 3 guests not able to make it last min. Unfortunately, I could not get that refunded. We also had tons of issues withbour lane just nobt working. We had to go uo to ask to get it fixed many times. Which then took away from our time bowling. For $300 to bowl for 2 hours, you would think the place would be better and the equipment would be better. The place needs a major upgrade.
Bowlero is a great place for a kids' birthday party. We attended a birthday party here last weekend, and my daughter had a blast! They serve food and beverages, had pre-loaded arcade cards for each guest, bowling, supplied the plates, cups, utensils, etc, and did all the cleanup afterward. We had a 2-hour time window, and it was perfect. I definitely recommend it!
Went for a birthday party was very fun especially the arcade. I was pleasantly surprised how my 3 year old was able to easily play the games. The staff was so very nice.
Went here last week with my family and had a blast. We got some drinks from the bartender Sara and they were delicious! She was very personable and friendly, it totally made our experience!! Will definitely be coming back for another Bloody Mary ??
The new renovations at the bowling alley look great. Same prior structure and layout but with a more modern design. Looks like there will also be a back bar. Looking good!
Always the place to be! Heads up on using Groupon because the rules change depending on the atmosphere. It can be a little stressful situation but it's gets resolved in a variety of ways ?? other than that 5 star place!!!!
I booked a lane on a Friday night to go play with my niece and her mom. It blew my mind how good the customer service was! Even though they were busy, the staff still made it a point to periodically check on us. If you feel like being treated like a guest of honor, book a lane online. It's worth it ??
We had a great time here celebrating my nephew's 4th birthday, and the food was much better than what I was expecting from a bowling alley. I would definitely recommend this place.
Nice place. Amazing staff. Denise runs with a great crew. My favorite bowling alley I've ever been to!
Always a great time! Not too crowded and always friendly and clean inside.
Had such a great time especially thanks to Dez and Matt will come again soon
Had a blast tonight thank you to Matt and Dez for letting us have a great night.
Clean, quick service, and at a great price, plus the employees are really nice. Dez and Matt especially.
This was a fun place to go to with my friends! We went on a Saturday and did have to be put on a waitlist for a lane. We waited about 15 minutes. So I would recommend making a reservation in advance if you can! Other wise, nice and clean place with food and drinks and even an arcade area.
Staff was hella cool at the time I went. We had some complications on our lane, but the manager dude refunded us, no questions asked. He even comped us a couple games for next time we come back. The place is seemingly more spread out now than Orchard Lanes was. If u could suggest something, it would be to give access again to that door all the way down at the end ??
I took my family for a night of fun. From the very first second we walked in and we're greeted by Desi G the vibe was Amazing. Her attitude and personality were so Cheerful and happy. It was absolutely contagious. She told us about current offers and gave us the a few options. After we paid and got out shoes we went to the snack bar. Charlie was the person who helped us and Wow 2 for 2 her attitude and cheerfulness was awesome. She was so awesome and happy to help us.. What a Great experience. The entire s
We had a fun time ! Staff was super friendly too. Thank you
Took our 4 year old son here to go bowling for the 1st time (he's been asking & asking since he's played video bowling & loved it) we had a great time & tried really hard to throw the game so he'd win (we had the bumpers up & even when we TRIED to miss on our turns the bumpers would bump the ball back & get us points, so when we left I said oh I forgot to look at the scoreboard Jason how many points did you get? He said 177 so I was like yeaaa how many did I get? He said 0 & I was like awwwww how many did D
We are league players and here several times a week. Most of the staff are great, but Sara is really exceptional. She's quick, friendly and makes great watermelon margaritas!! I always look forward to seeing her!! She is the BEST bartender in town.
Sara makes the best Shirley Temples and is my favorite person ever!
Shout out to Mindy, the OPs Manager! Our little group of special needs kiddos came to bowl here and she went above and beyond to make us feel welcome! She checked on us frequently and made sure we were taken care of the whole time we were there. We had a great time and we look forward to coming back!
came here recently with a couple friends for a fun night of bowling, and found ourselves at the bar more than at our lane! sara had great service and made delicious drinks. we will definitely be back soon
Sara has made each of my visits such fun. I have found out about opportunities like summer passes and now fall pass by her savings me money which keeps me coming back.
I wanted to recognize the hard work that the lane mechanic, Wyatt is putting into the better of the establishment. He is always extremely helpful and friendly, and does an excellent job keeping on top of the lane conditioning. There has been a remarkable improvement in lane conditions and noticeably less equipment breakdowns since he started and I always see him hustling to make things as smooth as possible whenever there is a breakdown for us league bowlers. He is an incredible asset to the staff, and I ho
Only issue is sometimes the lanes mess up and freeze but they usually fix it pretty quick
Sara is a one of the most attractive and helpful persons I have ever met. She assisted me with the lanes all the way to food, I can only hope the other employees are as attentive and knowledge as her!
This is a really fun place to go with friends and family! It's typically busy, the last time I went we had to wait around 30 minutes for a lane to open up, but it's worth it!
The first time was great and they followed the covid guidelines giving people space from each other with dividers. This time we were on lane 34 and played 3 games. All 3 were innacurate and on the last one it kept resetting. I'm not sure if the innacuracy has to do with the fact that we were under a blacklight either. You can't even see the lines to guide your ball with that on. We also got sandwiched next to a group of 4 people. We had a party of 3 so 7 people all in one tight area. I think it'd be okay
Mindy and the bartender were amazing! It was my friends birthday, and they were so sweet and accommodating! Will be here again!!
Its a really nice place to bowl. I've gone twice now. Both times i had a great time. The snacks are great. Great drinks from the bar, also if you're a designated driver you get a free soda which is really nice. It also has a pool table which is always fun. They have a lot of choices for bowling balls but I noticed they have a lot of the same ones so you always have the right one on each lane for most people.
The bowlero staff are all incredibly nice and friendly people. Desi is always my favorite front desk to see when I first walk in and Julia is a great bartender. It's always a nice time visiting the bowlero :)
Not only a bowling alley. There's a bar for alcoholic beverages and a pool table in the bar area. There is also a decent arcade for those people that don't really enjoy bowling or drinking.
Great service from everyone that works there, Syd and Julia at the desk always get me checked in quickly and without hassle, as well as honouring my requests to play in the lit-up sections as opposed to the blacklight portions of the building.
I walk in filled with excitement ready to bowl with my family the service is great the establishment is clean the food tastes great I met a new cook in the kitchen her name was Jessica I absolutely loved her service she was very friendly and greeted me with a smile she treated me more like a friend than just a customer. Fairly priced I can't complain since inflation costs are going up..... Thank you for providing a fun environment for the family ??
My husband and I had such a great time bowling here! Sara, the bartender, was incredibly friendly and made some of the best cocktails! We can't wait to come back again soon!
Great service at Bowlero. My only complaint is they were bunching everyone together rather than leaving lanes open in between (it wasn't that busy...there were plenty of open lanes). The chicken tenders and fries were tasty.
I'm not like a " bowler" but I do like to have fun and that was freebee at Bowlero in Chico! If you just wanna have a great time plan a night of bowling and leave some time for the " arcade " game section too. They have a GIANT claw machine ( see photo lol) As a matter of fact, leave enough time for some cocktails and snacks before during or after your bowling game cuz they also have a bar, grill and game area! I personally prefer up temp pop music while I'm having fun and they nailed that plus added a bonu
Julia was at the front counter and was very helpful with our entire experience we appreciated her customer service skills as she was very helpful and eager to assist us over all very satisfied with her help
Had a great time and everyone was so nice. Great experience!
Julia was our server helped us out, amazing service, greeted with us with a smile. Overall great experience.
Who knew that Bowlero would have the best bartender of all time ?? Not only were the drinks sooo delicious, but Sorrah (sorry I'm probably butchering her name lol) totally lit up the room with her positivity and kindness. In my experience, all the staff here provide exceptional customer service and go above and beyond to make birthday parties special and fun for the kids ?? We've celebrated special occasions here several times and will definitely be coming back for more! Thank you for being an amazing stapl
Let's just start off by saying THANK YOU , to Nick and Adam for their amazing top notch customer service skills . I mean the best customer service I have received in YEARS . My bestfriend hosted her party here and let me start off by saying that the level of professionalism that they held was amazing . The table was clean and the attention to detail was amazing . Gabe (the birthday boy) really had an amazing time , and let's not forget to mention how great the food tasted! Adam even went to Raleys to get us
After the remodel this place is great! Love the arcade for before and after a few games. The food is awesome, think movie theater but 3 steps above it, perfect for a group of bowlers. The best thing is if you go as a group you pay per game and can leave early if you need to without closing the entire game for everyone. Great place!
Had a last minute gathering for my daughters birthday and the manager Adam did a fantastic job! Helped immediately when it came down to ordering pizzas and had everything done in a timely manner! Never had to ask for refills and what really impressed me is he even took the time to interact with the kids! And it was insanely busy and he still handled everything very smooth! Thanks again Adam, we will book again in the future!!!
One of the worst experiences i've had .. definitely not a family friendly place!!! Prepaid 15 games !! Went with family our kids that are under 2 yrs old started getting fuzzy.. so we only played 5 games.. did NOT ask for a REFUND ! Just for the chance to play the rest of the games i paid for (10 games) another day .. and they weren't understanding at all .. will definitely tell allll my friends and clients about this experience so they can avoid this place !!
The employees are super nice, but they are constantly behind every time I go. Seems like they're understaffed and they put us on the same broken lane twice, without bumpers, even though we have a child with Autism. It's just annoying that it hasn't been fixed yet and that they put us there twice. And it's so busy that we would have had to wait a hour to switch lanes. It's such a fun place, and one of the only family friendly activities in town so just hope they make improvements and maybe tell people ahead
Great experience. Nice lighting, plenty of lanes. Sat at the bar and had a drink with friends. A pretty popular place and everyone seemed to be having a great time. I know me and my friends did! There are TV's at the end of the lanes with different random clips and art like vibes. Great place that I recommend visiting. I'm sure I will go again the next chance I get.
Sara & Nubia light up the Bowlero experience! Love to come and support my Bowlero fam. Would highly recommend Bowlero Chico.
THE Women who works in the food area , Her name is Jessica Guzman is AMAZING!! She is fast and has a great attitude ... The service and food was awsome! She also has a great sense of humor, I will definitely be looking for her everytime I'm at the alley! Thanks for having a great food service employee!
Fun place! Lots of lanes, friendly staff and a cool arcade so there's something for everyone!
At Bowlero Chico, every visit on my regular bowling days ? Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays ? is enhanced by the exceptional front desk crew. Their professionalism and warmth kick off the evening right, echoing the friendly competition that awaits on the lanes. The bartender deserves a special shout-out for elevating the atmosphere with expertly mixed drinks, ensuring that the good times roll as smoothly as the bowling balls. Bowlero Chico stands out in Chico for its combination of superb service and a
Good service and clean facilities. Will be back
We had a great time for bringing in the new year. The food that was provided was delicious. Pizza could have been better but it hit the spot. We didn't indulge in the spirits like we had before. But the two drinks we did get, hit the spot.
Adequate facility. Food is crap. Paid too much money for cold nachos and not friendly service.
The bowling was super fun. The manager was VERY attentive and checked on us several times. Was a lot of fun!
Nice atmosphere, food is alright and arcade is good. The staff is a little hit and miss on service. Overall they have some good deals throughout the week which makes it a fun spot.
This place has the most asinine pricing ever. First of all it's changed prices the 2 times I've went in. Ridiculously expensive the first time and then MORE expensive......because it was the day after thanksgiving? I'm sorry what? If I went to a movie is the movie going to charge me extra because I'm supporting their business the day after Thanksgiving? If I go eat food is the restaurant going to charge me more money because I'm supporting their business after Thanksgiving? What kind of mentality and busin
The staff there tonight 1-4-2024 the lady at the front desk, and the gentlemen and younge lady in the kitchen. Ima really outstanded by there Hospitality! I havnt seen that type of profession in a long time. I know working at the bowling can get busy and highly frustrating. But the staff there. Was extremely patient and friendly. Me and my 5 year old daughter. Were stressed out. And leaving the bowling ally happy and stress free. Thank you again! I will be coming back in there to speak to the manager and g
My son and his friend's had a fantastic time here! My party grew unexpectedly right before our reservation, but Adam (event coordinator) was more than accommodating to us. Was able to add food and drinks last minute! Also added a fun bowling pin that everyone could sign! 5/5 recommend for your next party.
I was pleasantly surprised by this place. They had new flooring. They had an arcade and a free pool table. We had to wait since we showed up on League Night. Customer Service was amazing and it didn't smell like smoke. I will definitely be back!
I visited Chico recently and decided to visit Bowlero with my friends while I was there. It was very fun. The hours could be better, but the bowling was a good time regardless. If I'm ever in the Chico area, you know I'll be back at the Bowlero. ??
love this bowling alley. All the staff are very nice and helpful. Clean business and always a good time with friends and family. Love being in league, all the new people we've met, and new friendships that has come from it.
We had fun. We bowled 2 games, played a few games of pool, ate a pizza and a appetizer sampler platter and drank a pitcher of beer. The food was really good. The pool table was pretty beat up but level and fully functional. No complaints. That costs 77 dollars plus tip.
Fun spot, lots of lanes. Corporate playlist gets old. Arcade is a bit lackluster, but they've got a couple sit-in arcade rides like Space Invaders and TWD. There is an app you can get to earn rewards while bowling, but I always forget to use it. ???????
We had a good time with our kids. Only bowling alley in Butte County, so that's a plus. The thing is, there is no bowling price menu up *at least from what we saw., and we never got a receipt of any sort or a total after giving the lady our card; we were rushed as there was a long line. On a Saturday afternoon, for a party of 4, 1 game, with shoe rentals, and chicken tenders+fries -- The charges showed up the next day on our statement to be a total of $73 and some change, which is almost $6-$8 more than wha
My husband wanted to celebrate his birthday in Bowlero. We were expecting around 24-25 people so we made reservations online the day before to ensure we have enough lanes. We also called ahead of time to let them know what we had 2 separate bookings (they only let you reserve for 12 people at a time) and would appreciate it if all the lanes were together. When we got to the bowling alley, they didn't find one of our reservations. Thankfully Adam took down the reservation confirmation I received and worked e
They don't listen to you well. I asked where the prices were and they would not help me. I found it myself and said u are charging me to much and they said no we're not and I said you're not freaking listening and they said that's cuzzing and u shouldn't say that in front of your kid and you have to leave and tried to kick out my friends just for being with me. So I said no, talk to manager and she is the most sweetest person in the world, I love her. She corrected my point of sale and made me, my kid a
Great place to go bowl, staff are great at customer service and are helpful. The bowling lanes are plenty and the people who bowl there are always having fun and so will you. Only set back is there arent many arcade games, so well, you do spend less money on games. Otherwise a great place for families to go.
Shoes were pretty worn through, other than that we had a pretty great experience. Paid $70 for 2 shoe rentals and 5 games each. The arcade was alright, credits are fairly expensive, credits needed for games was a bit inconsistent.
Had my Daughter's 13th Birthday Party here and we had a fantastic time. The staff is very courtious and friendly and the place was jump'n. The food was on time and plentiful. Oh and let me just tell you. . . that cookie cake! Straight up noms. However, I do have a note to corporate. To make a reservation for a party package is very, very, very expensive. They say "all you can bowl" for two hours but. . . With Teens, they didn't even get through one half of a game and for the money I payed the game ca
Amazing experience with my friends other than the older lady that helped us at the counter was not very friendly. The non-alcoholic strawberry lemonade we got from the bar was fabulous!! Highly recommend!
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Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.
Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.
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Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.
Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.
No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”
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