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| - When Dave and Buster's was a bust, we took my sister's party to Frye's Lake Lanes to celebrate her birthday on Saturday, February 11th! Two very different places, but I'd say this one was definitely far better.
A gravel parking lot and dimly lit area, but not because it's ghetto or anything like that -- it's just completely lacking in any pretenses. Across the parking lot is a roller rink for those who have interest in that. We walked in to a really loud place so that had us wary for a second. The guy behind the counter seemed a little ruff around the edges in his black t-shirt with his spikey hair, tattooed neck and arms, gruff voice, but he was just matter of fact business mode.
Shoe rental $2. $3.25 per game for each person. They were short on shoes and my size 8 was not only a little loose, but couldn't lace up all the way. Oh well. After setting my stuff down I made my way to the concessions counter because I was hungry! I ordered a hot dog, fries, and a soda. The hot dog was only $1.95 and was really good although a bummer since they were out of ketchup for the dog and fries. My total for all three things came to $5.05 though! The girl behind the counter was slow to cook, but very sweet and my dog and fries came out tasting gooood. They hit the spot too.
We had a good old time bowling although there was a bit of competiton between us and some of the other locals' honky tonk country music. Everyone was friendly though so it was no biggie even if we out-of-towners seemed a little out of place. The 13 of us had a blast nonetheless!
Pros: Not too crowded thus creating a very personal atmosphere
Pick your own music from the juke box
Super Cheap Bowling AND food
Easygoing
Friendly Service
Cons: No alcohol
No machines to help you with your score
Cash not accepted at concessions
Shortage of shoe selection
Food/drinks selection is limited. On any day they could be out of anything from condiments to burgers
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