Texa-Tonka Lanes

8200 Minnetonka Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55426, USA

Address:	8200 Minnetonka Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55426, USA
Phone:	+1 952-935-3427
Site:	texatonkalanes.com
Rating:	3.8
Working:	11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM

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Kevin Anderson

I love this place. Their base bowling prices are great to start with but then their specials like $1 games are awesome. Ive had their patty melt, waffle fries, coconut chicken sandwich, caesar wrap, and other stuff, and it has all been great. As somebody who enjoys improving his bowling game, I really love that their lanes are always in BEAUTIFUL condition and you dont have to worry about them ever doing that cosmic bowling stuff (they dont even HAVE the lights for it! :) ). Its too bad about those cashier errors that others are reporting with the overcharges; I havent had that happen but I understand how bad that could be. I suspect its because they just added another cashier lady and she looked like she had been having a lot of trouble even before I read about those overcharges. The other folks that work there are bowlers and their friends and are just some nice down-to-earth folks. If you look closely you can see all of the other reviews are within the last week and are all referring to the very same "924" incident. I dont know the details of their particular situation, I can only speak about the DOZENS of times Ive come to this place and loved it. If youre looking for a hip, noisy place to go with your friends to get drunk and throw some balls around then I suggest going someplace else. If youre looking for a nice home court to work on your game or chill out with your family then Ill be glad to welcome you here :).

dave -

Hi guys, I would like too say that Texa Tonka use to be a great place. A lot of people use to go there and the place was always packed. But over the years the owners havent kept up with the times much, so places like Park Tavern have taken there business. Also theyve cut back on there business hours which I know has greatly impacted there business, so now people just go to Park Tavern because there open early and open on all Holidays. If the (owners) were smart, theyd open earlier and on holidays. Because when you drive by it always looks closed, thats not good for business. Get your business back, and better than before!

A Private User

This place has the worst service I ever experience my entire life. The owner "Billy" was too busy chatting with his friend and upset that I requested service I was completely ignored and provided the worst customer service. It looks like the owner "Billy" is always crabby, and is a jerk for no reason. The prices are cheap but it appears this place caters to who they want not everyone that walks-in. I will not recommend this place to anyone else...specially if you are a minority. Go to Park Tavern instead.

Don Mink

1/2 mile from my place so have frequented here often. Would typically prefer here over Park Tavern, but after visiting there today with our kids, I wont be back. When leagues came in, we were looked upon and verbally degraded about the "mess" we made (yes, we had 7 kids there), and asked to leave because the "kids would be in the way." Not a family place. I wish I could give my business here, but we wont be back.

Kara Russomanno

Ive been frequenting karaoke on Sunday nights for 12 - 14 yrs. Ive seen the staff change over the yrs in the bar & bowling many times over, from Ty to Kathy, John & Kendell their always so much fun & personable!! Twin City Karaoke hosts Heather, Jerry , Billy & Ms T always keep karaoke equipment up to date, fun & fresh... "I LOVE THIS BAR", & I DONT EVEN DRINK! T.T. WINGS ARE A MUST HAVE! BEST DRY WINGS IN TOWN

A Private User

This place has the worst service I have ever experienced. The waitresses are slow, orders are always taken wrong, and most of the time the workers, including bartenders, are very crabby!! We wanted to try their birgers because we had heard good things about the food, but it ended up being the worst food (even compared to other bar food) i HAVE EVER HAD! Dont waste your time or money going to this dump!!

Kirstie Keller

Overall, unimpressed with cleanliness and staff. Have seen the server drinking while working, the staff at the main counter are rude and when you bring up cleanliness issues they dont seem to care at all on Saturday nights. Told us that they had been down there and it was fine and there was spilled pop, food on the floor, and kids were running around with their street shoes on down by the lanes.

Becky Schneider

Great bowling alley and good food, but the staff was very rude when I went there. One of our group members asked if we could use the bumpers, and were told no because thats only for little kids... suggesting we were older so we shouldnt be so bad at bowling. Maybe its a policy or something, but there was need to be rude about it. Wont be returning here.

Donisha Avery

We love Texas Lanes faithfully come every Friday. Staff is great, food is great and you cant beat the prices. Close to home and everyone that comes and enjoys a good bowl, food, leagues or even if your just relaxing in the bar watching a game. Just has that home feeling. Like a cheers bowling alley. See you Friday.

A Private User

I love the small town charm of Texa Tonka Lanes! They have great happy hour prices and now the summer specials on drinks start at 6 pm!! I have always had great service with all the bartenders or servers, they remember what I drink and always ask how my day is going! Food, especially the burgers are great!!

Ryan Benjamin

I must say, for your entertainment value there may not be a better place! Great Food, Amazing Drink Specials, and the Cheapest Bowling Prices in the Metro Area! I would highly recommend it for all ages, groups, and especially families. Great times.

Jack Fowler

Bowling scoring wasnt working properly, the manager blamed it on us kids and didnt help us fix it, we asked him again and he shut down our lane. Awful, unfriendly service. Plenty of other nicer bowling alleys to go to in the area than this one.

Thomas Westbrook

Loved this bar tell tonight. A new bartender named tonya was very Rude and made me feel unwelcome to the place Iv been coming too since a was a child tell a adult. And liked going to Tonka Sundays too tell now..

Brandon Voges

The pro shop staff was unprofessional the entire time I was there. I was going to get my new ball drilled there but decided to take my business elsewhere due to the lack of professionalism and customer service.

A Private User

Have been to TT many times, good food for an affordable price, got a lot of bowling/drink specials and awesome Bloody Marys! A nice local bar that I always feel welcomed when I walk through the doors.

Todd Leadens

Texa-tonka lanes had surprisingly very good food, especially for a bowling alley. Prices were ok, but not any worse then the area. It wasnt too busy when I went and got on a plane right away.

Nenetoons Gholston

After taking $1800 from a customer you have the audacity to threaten her and not give her back her money??? I have no idea how you are still in business abusing your customers the way you do.

A Private User

I went here on a Friday night, and never had to wait for service. The bartender Shane was very attentive and polite. It was cleaner than I expected it to be from the way it looks outside.