Bowlero Cranston

Bowlero Cranston

Reviews Summary

The majority of reviews are extremely positive (5-star), praising the friendly, attentive staff—especially servers who remember regulars' orders. Many highlight great service, fun atmosphere, and reasonable prices for food/drinks. Some mention excellent party packages and arcade options. A few critical reviews cite overpricing, worn equipment, or maintenance issues, but these are outliers. Staff professionalism and warmth consistently stand out, making repeat visits enjoyable despite minor facility concerns.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

How Arcade Prize Games Work

Dive into the excitement of arcade prize games! Expect claw machines, skee-ball, whack-a-mole, or basketball challenges where you test your skills or luck to win tickets or prizes directly. Claw games require precise joystick control to grab toys, while redemption games reward accuracy with tickets to trade for plushies, gadgets, or trinkets at prize counters. Modern setups boast colorful displays and smooth mechanics, blending nostalgia with fresh fun. The thrill of winning and the vibrant arcade vibe make prize games a captivating draw in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

1450 Elmwood Ave

Cranston, Rhode Island 02910

Hours

Monday 12-10PM
Tuesday 12-10PM
Wednesday 10AM-10PM
Thursday 12-10PM
Friday 12-11PM
Saturday 12-11PM
Sunday 12-10PM

Customer Reviews

Had such a great time bowling with my friends! The place was super fun, and the atmosphere made it even better. Big shoutout to the waitress Briana.. she was amazing and gave us all the attention we needed. Super friendly and made sure we had everything we wanted the whole time. Definitely coming back soon!

Went with my boyfriend for our anniversary and I loved the fact that you could pay when you were done. Chloe was our server and she was amazing. 10/10 time and would totally come back and ask for Chloe.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Arcade has a fun variety of games with several only needing 1 or 3 points to play. The summer game card is a good option to buy. You can choose to have it with or without the arcade included. The food 'bar' has two sections located in the center. This is great for when it's busy. Bowling lanes are down each side of the building giving easy access. Better signage is needed to know they are open but times are listed on the website.

1. Thanks to Jenna, Jose, and the staff for making our event run smoothly. They were communicative, friendly, prompt, and overall provided a great service. Thank you so much! They have affordable birthday party package deals ?? Very fun bowling alley. 2. This is my second time booking a birthday party here. The renovation is very nice. The party was wonderful, and the party package price was great.

Our server, Cathy, makes Thursday?s league night perfect! Cathy goes above and beyond to ensure that our night out is fun and we have everything we need. We love having Cathy with us as our server.. her timing for food/drinks is always spot on! Cathy?s THE BEST??

incredible service provided by Ivy and Jose (desk managers), Estuardo and Angela (kitchen staff), and Aimie (manager) during our recent visit to Bowlero on New Year?s Eve day. Despite the busy holiday atmosphere, every member of your team was exceptionally friendly, kind to our children, and efficient. It was clear they were managing a lot of responsibilities, but they did so with a smile, making everyone feel welcomed and cared for. We enjoyed specialty drinks that were fantastic, and Aimie went above and

Cute, clean, plenty of space, friendly staff. There's a neat arcade area that's tucked away from the lanes.

Jenna provided exceptional service, as always! She has an incredible sense of humor, consistently sharing the best jokes that brighten everyone?s day. Beyond her outstanding performance in serving and bartending, Jenna?s warm and positive personality makes her an absolute joy to be around. Thank you, Jenna, for always going above and beyond!

Great bowling alley, clean,not to loud,food was delicious and drinks were tasty. The arcade was fun to 10/10

Amie is amazing. She is always there to lend a helping hand & always smiling! She is fabulous. Kathy is the best!! Very personable always a pleasure. Would be better if the lanes & keypads worked. The prices were increased 2 years in a row & the lanes are worse than ever! Very annoying being here late waiting for our lanes to be fixed.

Wish they had a DJ and better options to change the bowling theme but overall it was nice it was fun! Food was good enough!

We love coming every Thursday for our bowling league!! Staff is always friendly and attentive! Cathy really sets the bar high and makes sure her guests are well taken care of!! Food and bev are always enjoyed and a great social vibe makes it a great place to be!! Thanks Cathy for ALWAYS taking care of your bowlers, we LOVE you! :)

I absolutely love this place! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff truly make you feel right at home. Their friendliness and attentiveness are always on point, going above and beyond to ensure you have the best experience. It's clear they genuinely care about their guests, and it keeps me coming back every time. Love the entire staff, specially Bri!!!

Way over priced for the establishment. Service was good and food was ok. The shoes were terrible and torn. The lane we had the computer didn't work so we had to keep asking the woman at the desk to reset our game which she was very nice about. But when you pay $300 you would expect a nice place. Sadly I don't think I will ever step foot in there again. The place gets a 2 star. The staff gets a 5. The owners need to do better if they wanna charge that much.

Cathy is amazing. Always attentive to our needs. She knows just what we need before we even ask for it. She is an absolute pleasure and brings joy to our Tuesday night league. Kudos to you Cathy!!! And, thank you! Sue K

I have bowled here for two years in a league and it's been amazing and fun but what makes it all worth going to Bowlero is Cathy!!!! She's the best server/host. She remembers you only after seeing her a few times, always greets you with a smile, and is attentive to every table! When I come on a day that Cathy isn't here it's like you miss her! She is a staple to this Bowlero location.

Starring with me cking website to having Brooke calk me to help me out and plan it the best then to getting there Jenner was our host she was the sweetest definitely will return the vibes was great food and drinks were fabulous loved it. Appreciate you Bowlero.

Always a great time. Friendly staff that is always willing to help. Great waitresses. Especially Cathy!!! She is always a great waitress and someone who is easy to talk to. Keep up the great work you all do!

Cathy, Is such a great waitress. I bowl league on Monday and Tuesday nights, She always knows what I like and has my drink ready for me to bowl with. She is so friendly with not only me but with EVERYONE else as well. She is the best!

We have been bowling here for years. My husband and friends have started participating in the leagues so we do spend a lot of time here. Great place and great people. Ivy, Amy, Jose, Randy, Will, Jordan and the entire team are amazing and makes our time here even better.

This place doesn't even deserve a one star it should be a zero, they are way to overpriced to roll some bowling balls. I spent 340 dollars to bowl for 3 hours and have a pizza and mozzarella bites. The food was also over priced I'd rather eat school lunch than this place. Don't go here if you make little to no money cause they will loot all your money just to bowl. Instead of this trash place go to Lang?s bowlerama they have better food and better bowling experience for cheaper.

The entire team at Bowlero is awesome! But Cathy one of the waitress during league night is the Best! Cathy is constantly checking with league members through the night making sure that us bowlers are staying hydrated whether that's with water or adult beverages!! Thank you for all that you do Cathy!! ??????

We have been going to Bowlero for years. Cathy has always been a fantastic food and beverage lead. She is friendly, proactive and responsive to the league and it's members. We look forward to seeing her on Friday nights. Definitely a 5 star.

Capone was amazing and super helpful, the lanes are always clean and the vibes are immaculate!!! I've been coming here for almost 3 years and never have a complain, yea there are problems but they always handle it with class

We had a company event. The staff was amazing from the start. They were very helpful and very informative. As soon as we arrived, they had everything Ready for us and had a great attitude. We will definitely come back as the service was amazing.

We named our team after Cathy because of years of stellar service. Too bad she's only on our side every other week. Great service, lanes need major work and please hire a mechanic

Cathy is AMAZING!!! She is attentive to everyone's needs and is super friendly. Always smiling and quick in her service. Can't find a better F & B Lead!! ??

Clean well lit. Birthday party pack is pretty reasonable price for what you get (pizza, tenders, chips/dips,soda, and drink tickets, as well as two hours of play time). Arcade games s spacious and has variety.

If you go to the bowling alley twice a week or more, it's worth the membership fee that membership and it's different levels. I would take it if it's worth it we all know why we go to the bowling alley to meet people.

They did a stand up job on my granddaughters birthday party recently. Recommend

Cathy is always attentive. There when you need her. Knows exactly what you like. Never have to chase her down. How she can cover 32 lanes by herself is amazing.

When you want to bowl in RI & have a great time with unrivaled service? look no further than BOWLERO in Cranston RI. Fun atmosphere with something for everyone of all ages. Hit the arcade!!! Hang at the bar!! Or if you really want to have the best time? Hit the lanes & let Kathy serve your food & drinks while you bowl. Best waitress in RI hands down!!!! You'll be laughing from start to finish. Always get your order right. Drinks are always cold. Food always hot. Service with a smile & style!!!

Our server Cathy is absolutely incredible. From her personality to her fast and efficient service, she is hands down our absolute favorite!!!

Cathy, Jen and Vanessa are awesome! Come here, throw a few balls and forget about your problems while you throw back a few. Riding solo or with your people's, you can't go wrong either way when they're around!

Cathy is my favorite part of the day when attending league night!! She's full of fun energy and always getting the group the laugh. Wonderful woman and clean spot to bowl at. 10/10

Briana is an amazing bartender! Always attentive to her customers or she's busting your chops if you are not having a good time and right aways turns your frown into a laugh! Go bri!

We were here for a corporate team building. Dealt with the corporate office for event planning and catering. Staff at the office and on location was very friendly and professional. Pizzas were fine, not my favorite, but okay. Chips and salsa, veggie platter were good. Good on-site service. Inside is clean and modern. We even bowled in the dark, under black lights. Nice experience.

The staff is the reason we come here. Amy and the desk crew are awesome and the servers are the best!!! Cathy, Jenna, Bryana, and my girl Colleen rocking the bar!!

Cathy is by far the best waitress I've ever had.she has a personality that will light up the world. If I could give 100 stars I would

Cathy is a wonderful person, she is very helpful and always on time with our drink and meals. She is a very Pleasant person

I visited Bolero expecting a premium bowling experience, but what I got was a painfully overpriced night that left me feeling ripped off. Here's a breakdown of why I can't recommend it: The Price: Before you even touch a bowling ball, you're out $200 for the entry fee. Renting shoes? Another $50. The price per game? $100 per person. For those keeping track, that's $350 just for one person to play a single game?and it doesn't include food or drinks. It's hard to enjoy bowling when you're calculating how muc

Cathy has such amazing service and an awesome personality! Always so pleasant when me and my friends go out for our weekly bowling night!

Cathy was amazing to me, Lauren and my boyfriend Billy she took care of us. She remembered our names and gave us a 10 out of 10 experience. I can't thank her enough for the service she provided and she made our visit outstanding. I will come back again and will only ask for Cathy to take care of us because she was so great. She is the reason why we will come back.

Love this place. The wait staff is great especially Cathy, Gianna, and Breezy. Level three and the Pro Shop everybody is great!

I bowl on a league in Cranston RI and have had nothing but great times and good experiences. The staff is great and our waitress Cathy is always there with a smile and quick service

Great Team? Cathy is amazing! Always follows up with additional ordering and does it with a smile and great sense of humor!

We come every week and nothing makes us happier than seeing cathy on our lane as a waitress. She is one of a kind.

Kathy is one the best server I've ever had at bowlero!!! It's a pleasure to have her she's always so bubbly and pleasant to everyone!!

Cathy is amazing. She hustles for everyone on the league. Remembers everyone?s orders and you are never without drinks or food. She is always smiling!

Cathy the server is one of the best servers I have ever dealt with. She is always pleasant and accommodating.Truly an asset to Bowlero ??

We have been bowling at Bowlero since 2015. Kathy has been ever since then and works like a dog. She is always smiling, remembers what we drink and eat and should receive recognition for her above and beyond services !!

Cathy is the absolute best waitress she always brings amazing energy and lots of smiles while being so quick and responsive! Cathy always brightens my day when at Bowlero!

Such a fun time at Bowlero. My server Chloe was fantastic and food was brought to the table super fast.

The best I had such a great time, speacially with the bartender Bryana at the bar she made me feel better by Acknowledging me And having pretty good conversations with me And it made me feel better she is the best they have.

My server Cathy aka 2tall was attentive to our table .we would love more servers like her.

Cathy is the best waitress. She is always hustling and knows the customers well. It is a privilege to have her as our waitress

Absolutely love this place. Great staff, clean environment and fun place to bowl with friends.

The best part of Friday night league is seeing Cathy. She knows everyone's drink orders, and is one of the friendliest people in the bowling center. ??

Cathy is The most efficient kind and overall wonderful person. We are very lucky to have her.

Jenna is amazing. She does everything and makes the experience better. Always checking up and keeping up with orders

Cathy is an amazing server!!! She always greets us with a smile and makes our bowling experience that much better!!

Cathy is the best server and the fastest, this place can't run without her!! Fantastic job great customer services

Been coming here now a couple of days per week. Cathy provides excellent service. Shoutout to management as well!

Come here every Wednesday for merry mixer league Cathy is the best waitress in the game she's very attentive and informative keep up the great work

Cathy and Amy are the best!!!! Hopefully they fix some of the building issues. Outside Lights, hand dryers, and lanes need some upkeep.

Cathy dupuis is fantastic!! Never forgets a drink or order and does everything she can for her customers. Love her!!!

Great place and Cathy is simply the best there is. Excellent service and always a great attitude. Will always do her best to accommodate you.

We come here about two times a week for family night, so much fun every time we come. The staff is so welcoming every time they see us! We love this place and the prices are good as well!

Cathy is the best waitress in the bowling alley she runs both sides of the alley most nights. She is so tentative to everyone and their needs.

Cathy is amazing and always pleasant! Every Tuesday I bowl I order the same food and drink and she always is on top of it!

Cathy was fantastic. She provides us excellent service week after week.

Cathy is a very quick with remembering eveeu9be and what they like to eat or drink and she is always very pleasant

Cathy is always a great server with our group, very accommodating and generous.????

It's the highlight of my week sometimes coming here, bowling with the league, always great food/drinks and top notch service (talking about Cathy, of course!) Always a great time.

Waitress Bryana is amazing. We love having her weekly for league taking care of our orders and drinks

What a great experience to have weekly high spirits great service makes me feel at home. Brianna is a wonderful addition to the team.

IVY & NOT THE POSION was amazing!! Thank you, Ivy for making our first time here an unforgettable experience. Thank you!

Myself and three friends spend every Wednesday night bowling during unlimited bowling. The staff greet us with a smile and make it a point to know us by name. We couldn't ask for a better experience.

Cathy is the best! Incredibly friendly, attentive, personable, and an absolute joy! Bowling wouldn't be the same without Cathy around!

The lady told us to go to are lane, did not give us shoes told us to leave her front desk, also did not inform us we will be paying by the game and not the hour when I asked for 2 hrs of bowling. As we go to pay the total was $130!!! For 2hrs of bowling and shit service I'll never be back here.

Really disrespectful personnel. Poor customer service. Cursing at costumers with a really bad attitude. One of the lines was messed up and an employee didn't try to fix it, instead of addressing the issue the employee start arguing with us for no reason. Very bad experience.

Love this place Amy the manager is amazing the place is clean the staff is so friendly and you always have a great time here.

Cathy is hands down the best worker at bowlero! Always attentive, joyful and putting smiles on everyone?s face!

Kathy is the best!!!! She treats everybody like old friends. Her service is second to none

I recently celebrated my boy's birthday at Bowlero, and I have to give a huge shoutout to Amy, the manager who made it all unforgettable. From start to finish, Amy went above and beyond to ensure my party was a complete success. Amy's attention to detail and dedication were evident in every aspect of the event. She coordinated everything seamlessly, from the bowling lanes to the food and drinks, making sure everything was perfect. Her friendly demeanor and professionalism made the entire experience stress-

I came here a looong time ago in like 2013 and had a mediocre time and everything there was just cheap or mediocre. I just returned tonight (in 2020) and I was entirely surprised by how much I enjoyed it! The nachos were REAL cheese nachos and the beers were nice and icy cold. Everything is a fair price too! No $12 nachos. They were $6 and a large size. The shoes were also fairly clean. The employees were beyond nice. There was a young girl behind the snack counter and she was so sweet! The guy covering the

Bryana always make my family and I feel more than welcome, as well as all the staff, great atmosphere, great bowling , highly reccomend!!!!

Love this place! Great people that work here and accommodate anyone?s needs, especially Amy she's the best!

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

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