Crystal Bowl

4504 E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA

Address:	4504 E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
Phone:	+1 815-459-3636
Rating:	3.2
Working:	4PM–12AM 9AM–12AM 12PM–12AM 4PM–12AM 4PM–12AM 9AM–12AM 10AM–12AM

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Reviews 12

MATTHEW AHMANN

I bowled 10 frames at the rate of $.35 a frame and rented shoes at a rate of $2. It doesnt take a genius to realize the total comes to $5.50. When I went to pay the guy at the desk said I owed $12.50. He became very impatient and told me he didnt care what I thought and that he wanted $12.50. He raised his voice and told me to shut up which was uncalled for because I was trying to explain that I only bowled 10 frames. He couldnt get it through his thick head. He threatened to call the cops, which I welcomed as I did nothing wrong. I offered him the $5.50 and he refused. If i had exact change I would have left it on the counter and left, however I didnt. I didnt leave cause I didnt pay because he wouldnt accept $5.50. My friend paid to end the feud the person behind the counter started. Its not my fault he forgot to mention that when he decides to steal the total comes to $12.50 for 1 game and shoes. When I called to ask how busy it would be he rudely stated, "I dont youll have to come and see for yourself." I guess I shouldve known it wasnt a good idea to go here, however I wanted to save money. In the end its better to deal with Brunswick zones prices because they wont steal from you.

Jennifer Barnes

Been coming here for 16 yrs now. Yes its old but the lanes are maintained well. Score keepers and monitors are in serious need of updating. Bar is closed during the week but bottled beer is available. Video gaming. League pricing is consistent with other places that are in better condition, but for us this place is nice and close. Yes the man behind the counter can be ubrupt at times, from what I can see when he is stressed and the place is busy. My rule is dont ask any stupid questions and you wont have a problem with him. Reading another post about a two year old bowling there, ok I get it, maybe you are better then most and watch your kids but lets be fair 80-90% of the parents dont, accidents happen and guess who has to handle it? Yup the old guy behind the counter. So he trying to save himself the issues, cant blame him. As for pricing, never had an issue. All in all needs updating from the creepy paint work on the exterior to the bathrooms. We will continue to bowl here.

Jessica Cook

Came in with my son and fiancé to bowl, we are new to the area. Let me say I work retail and I dont just complain to complain, you have to really get to me. When I first made it to the counter the older gentleman working gave a concerned look when I said my two year old would be bowling as well. Then he stopped by the lanes to tell us to make sure we watched him (even though we were) and just seemed upset at the fact that we were letting him bowl all together. We were on our fourth frame when we realized it was not keeping score right. At this point I was slightly annoyed and just wanted to leave. So, we went to the counter to pay for what we used and when I told the older gentleman that there was a problem he proceeded to tell me they just had bowlers on that lane and there wasnt a problem. I said I am not trying to be rude, but there is so maybe just look into it, I paid and left and I will never return.

Scott Loyd

No annoying "Cosmic" bowling here. Just good old fashion bowling. Knock em down...ten pins and cold beers.

Ben Zander

Old timey bowling alley with a dimly lit pool hall (complete with jukebox) and in house dive bar.

Jesse Olesen

Cheap bowling but the place hasnt been updated in decades and the bar is always closed.

Fred Lechuga

Whew this place is old. Old looking, old equipment, but friendly places and staff.

Anin clemons

Good staff decent Lanes decor needs a bit of an update overall would recommend

Don Gregory

Classic bowling alley with great prices.