Market Square Lanes

2100 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904, USA

Address:	2100 Elmwood Ave, Lafayette, IN 47904, USA
Phone:	+1 765-447-4106
Site:	marketsquarelanes.com
Rating:	3.9
Working:	2PM–12AM 10AM–11PM 4PM–12AM 5PM–12AM 9AM–1AM 12PM–1AM 9AM–12AM

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jon larew

This place is horrible. Started bowling here about 4-5 yrs ago and though they have done some upgrades, it is not enough. We only bowl here because they do have great prices on bowling, drinks, and food. That is all I can say good about it. The only friendly, knowledgeable, and hard working employee they had, no longer works there. The staff is lazy. Hope you dont need any assistance. If you bring your own equipment, shoes and balls, expect them to get damaged. There isnt a spot on their "new" carpet that isnt sticky. The approaches always have sticky spots that cause you to almost fall into the lanes. The floor length music screens are loud and distracting. And it is extremely hard to get drinks and food. No one is ever working the concession area unless league or cosmic bowl is going on. The ONLY reason I would recommend this place is so that maybe if they generate more revenue, they will fix these problems and hire more help. I would also recommend if you are thinking of doing cosmic that you call ahead and check what type of music is going on in the bar because that is the crowd you will be bowling with.

Ashley Davis

The bartender who is supposedly the owner but his father mainly owns it was very rude. His name is Casey. I was going to market square every other day and every weekend. Spending my money bowling and at the bar. Last night I paid for a drink and gave a tip and once I got to my lane I tasted my drink & it tasted like no alcohol was in the drink, I politely went back to the bar and ask Casey about my drink n for some reason I didnt know why it didnt taste strong. Casey walked away from me, told me if I dont like it then dont buy it. Also walked away from me and said vulgar things to the customers and other bartender at the bar working too. I went back up to buy four more drinks about 20 minutes later and he ask me what I wanted and I told him then he told me he wouldnt serve me because he caused a scene. Casey was very unprofessional and very rude. Every bartender gets criticism and he did not take it very well. He was very rude . I wont be going back until this issue may be resolved...

Alan Johnson

Took the family out for some bowling, What a bad experience !! I had made reservations a few days before. When we got there the guy behind the counter "not very friendly at all" said go to lane 10 so we get our shoes and go over oh wait someone is there already. So I go tell the guy, he says try lane 2 by the time we get over there someone had started there as well. So frustrated we finally got on a lane. These are the worst lanes Ive ever bowled on. Really bad outdated, they kept scoring incorrectly skipping players etc. I know house balls arent the best but these have to be like 40 years old they all have so many nicks on them I find it hard to believe that they actually roll. The place was generally dirty, grimy would be a better word for it. We paid for like 3 hours but we cut it really short because none of us like the place at all it felt great to get out of there. Would definitely not recommend....

A Private User

Since I started bowling here around 2002 it has only gotten worse. I love to bowl, but it seems like the same lanes break down each week. They did put new carpet in a few years ago, but when I show up for league bowling, the carpet is usually filthy. Its not all bad. They have decent beer specials. Food taste pretty good and not super high prices They do have $1.00 games on certain days and I like that to take the kids to. Update 02/2012 It hasnt got any better. Still dirty and the lanes breakdown often. Buckets hanging from the ceiling to catch leaks still there, also.

Arianna Dejoie

This place sucked. I went here for a school event and first I didnt even get to bowl they let people come over and come in my lane, and didnt even stop them. Second the lady working concessions was ticked and said we couldnt get anything else, fine by me cause that money would have gone into her salary. Also the lady and a man were exchanging something behind the register which was not good related. I would not go to this place ever again.

Nicole D

They do a great job with my childrens field trips. The inside is not updated. It is clean, but could really use a makeover. It still sort of smells like the old smoking days. This seems to be the way to keep it affordable.

Kenneth Baker

Midnight league is the best fun ever. The staff has got it going on and the lanes are great. Pinball, pool and much other options than bowling. If you wanna talk Cubs, Casey knows his team. Stop in, you will not regret.

Kennith Watkins

Price is great. Wasnt very busy when we were there. The cosmic bowling was amazing in all of the machines seem to work very well. I recommend this place and I will definitely be going back.

Ben Bir

Older style bowling alley that could use a little updating, but everything works. Staff werent the MOST friendly, but league was about to start and they seemed very busy and preoccupied.

Brian Romesburg

Fun place to bowl with good prices. Just not in the best location. Never felt unsafe there, but some may. It has nothing to do with the alley itself, just the locale around it.

A Private User

My favorite bar in town. The staff are great to work with, and its easy to find assholes when youre the BAND working for them! These guys are winners!!

john Ruiz

Our favorite place to bowl in the city. The black lights are fun for everyone, but the regular lights turn on around 5pm. So plan ahead!

Arianna Dejoie

Hated it the lady there was mad and wouldnt give me or my friends anymore food. I bet he you she couldnt pay rent because of that.

Stinkn Amazing

Decent lanes, but the screens are distracting. They play music videos the whole time. I REALLY appreciate the free wifi though.

Barrett Davis

Just your typical bowling alley with cosmic bowling late at night and music videos playing behind the lanes.

Natasha Rockett

Bartender very rude need to be replace, he act like he hate his job. He wont get another tip from me.

Katherine Effinger

Affordable; paid $21 dollars for 2 people, 2 games with shoe rental. Glow bowling is always a treat!