Chelsea Lanes Inc - Chelsea, Michigan

Matthew L.

Full disclosure, this is (at the time of this writing), an old bowling alley. If you like the golden age of 1970s and 80s Midwest bowling alley motif, this place is for you.

It’s cheap (4.50 per person per game for open bowling on a weekday). I took myself and three kids there and bowled two games each for 50 bucks which included shoe rental.

The lanes seemed well-maintained for their age and all the equipment worked even though it looked old.

My kids had a blast. The food from the grill was pretty decent and relatively inexpensive.

Will (. R.

A Strike of a Good Time
Embraced a little father-son competition with an afternoon of bowling. While my bowling prowess seems to have mysteriously vanished since my youth (thanks, son, for going easy on me?), we had a blast. Four rounds of bowling and an hour of pool later, we emerged victorious (and slightly sore).
This bowling alley offered great prices and wasn't at all expensive, which is always a win for dads. The ball selection, however, wasn't the most extensive. But hey, maybe that's a good thing – less time picking out the perfect ball, more time for strikes (or gutter balls in my case).
The interior had a classic vibe that I actually enjoyed. It added to the whole nostalgic experience, like stepping into a time capsule of good times and questionable fashion choices (acid wash, anyone?).

Wesley G.

The ball fitter was incredibly insightful and truly dedicated to helping me find the perfect ball for my game—all while staying within my budget. I felt confident and excited about my choice, thanks to their expertise!

Andy

Went here for an impromptu bowling night. Everything was perfect. We had food from their restaurant, ordered from the bar and they brought it to our lane. The chicken strips and tater tots were perfectly cooked. I love that they have tables and not the normal uncomfortable Brunswick bowling seats that every other bowling has. No complaints.

Ashley D.

We absolutely love this place! A hidden gem… Chelsea Lanes is a really chill spot with an old school vibe. It’s exactly what a bowling center should be! The staff is kind, outgoing and helpful. The prices are very reasonable, the food/drinks are decent, and the specials are supurb. It’s our new go-to spot, and we hope nothing changes there!

Ashley S. J.

Sooo happy this place is still around! It's a small town bowling alley, with great customer service. They still do the all the colored lights ( at least on Saturday) not sure about the rest the week. It's a great family place, great for dates, and I believe they offer a few different leagues for more serious bowlers. Hope this place stays around for many many more years! Oh and some would probably like to know there is a bar inside also.

Swag M.

It was a fun time with my kids. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff.

Michael H.

Chelsea Lanes is really good when it's good. The employees are amazing. The food is good. They bring you drinks and food as fast as possible but they seem understaffed. I bowl on a Thursday night league and it's very fun. However, some of the lanes have issues consistently. It's frustrating. Some things need to be fixed. But again, the people are amazing. Eddie, that owns the alley, knows a large amount and has helped me improve my game. I bought a ball from him and would do so again. I had an issue with my ball and he fixed it. He also bowls on leagues but still helped me, so that was awesome