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    Spare Time Bowling Center

    4.1 (29 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Bowling, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    12 lanes set up for Cosmic Bowling on Friday night.
    Michael B.

    We've only lived in Winnemucca a week, and we can already tell this is going to be one of our favorite spots to bring friends and family when they come to visit us. Our first day in town, while unloading the truck, I kept asking everyone "where can I get a good burger?" And I kept getting the same answer. "You gotta go to Spare Time!" This bowling alley features 12 lanes, which seems to be the perfect size for a town of this size. Inside, you'll walk in and see a bar with a few slot machines to your left, and the 12 lanes for bowling to your right. Straight ahead you'll walk up to the counter where you can pay for your lane and shoe rentals. Just behind that counter, is where you can order and pay for food. We went on a Friday, cosmic bowling night. Pricing was $10 per person for 2 hours of bowling. Shoe rentals are $2.50. I was surprised to see that they had my size (14) readily available. We arrived at 6:50 and were in our own lane by 7:04 with a party of 4. Shortly after 8 PM, we got an announcement for "last call" at the kitchen. I went and placed my order a double cheeseburger combo, and a pretzel. I don't remember exactly, but I think my total was around $22. I also don't have a photo of the menu (sorry) but will get one next time. The burger was truly fantastic. Took about 6 minutes to come out. I do wish it had more veggies, maybe another slice of tomato and some more lettuce. The meat, however, was seasoned well and the Pattie's appeared to be hand formed or at least freshly pressed. I will definitely be coming back for more burgers! Here's the good and the bad about the bowling aspect; GOOD: -The lights (at least on cosmic night) really set the mood here. Very upbeat and active atmosphere. -There are plenty of balls to choose from, and the area where balls are stored are labeled and organized by ball size. -They were very accommodating when we told them we had a larger party (8) and were able to get us 2 lanes. BAD: -Seating for the bowling area. We had a handicapped person in our party, and she had a little bit of a tough time getting down the steps into the bowling area (she was just observing). Once down into the area, the only 2 options for sitting were the round tables with high barstool type seats, or these very low 2 seater benches that were positioned in a way that when you sit, your head hits the counter and you can't sit all the way back. -Music (this one didn't bother me at all, but some people might not care for it). The music played on cosmic bowling night was not censored. It didn't bother me in the slightest but some people with children might find an issue with it (I know mine would haha) And that is pretty much it! We can't wait to be back and bowl regular bowling as well as try more of the menu.

    SPARE TIME in Winnemucca, Nevada.
    Rod F.

    We always stop at Winners Inn when passing through Winnemucca. This trip they were closed Mon Tue. Tried the Tap House. They no longer serve food but recommended the bowling alley. Wow. Great service and one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. My daughter had cheese fries. Fantastic. Bathrooms were clean and nicely designed. I look forward to going back to SPARE TIME next time we pass through Winnemucca.

    Conrad G.

    Best burgers in town. Definitely add the Texas toothpicks. Comes with fry sauce & ranch amazing. I always hit this location when in town.

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    1 year ago

    It's a small bowling alley..the food was decent, customer service was friendly. My family enjoyed their time.

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    The wings are incredible! Just enough spice to make you sweat but not enough to make you want to stop.

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    3 years ago

    Good burgers fun place good for the whole family with bowling and a bar and a fun menu

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    5 years ago

    Local pointed us here, said it was a great burger place. They delivered as promised. Strong work.

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    4 years ago

    Such great people and the food is so yummy! We stop here when we are traveling through town for their burgers!!

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    10 years ago

    Wings are amazing!! But the service is ALWAYS lacking in the "friendly"department. No one ever smiles, they always act bothered.

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    13 years ago

    excellent food :) never a bad burger, they are worth every penny....just like home made.

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    You'd never expect to get the perfect burger from a bowling alley - at least the best one in Winnemucca.

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    4.0(37 reviews)
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    Moses was a amazing server, he took great care of us the moment we walked in. This hidden gem…read moreinside the Winnemucca Inn has breakfast served 6am-11am with dinner starting at 4pm. They also have a lunch menu too, but I was focused on trying their chicken fried steak breakfast bc everywhere else has the deep fried hockey puck version. Garden Cafe's version was freshly breaded (I think, the flaky coating reminded me of panko - katsu vibes). I asked for the gravy on the side, so I could the breaded cube steak crunchy. The eggs and potatoes were also delicious. Marble rye toast was also an unexpected treat. Hubby's smash burger was good too.

    We stopped in here at the Garden Cafe in Winnemucca on our way Westbound on the 80 headed from…read moreElko. It's a good stopping point as there's not many other towns out here on the 80 with better food choices. Battle Mountain has great gas prices, but not as much for food. We're seated just fine and just water to drink at this point in the day with a lot of driving ahead. I got the chicken fried steak and my friend got an omelet served with hashbrowns. Two coffees as well, were kept refilled just fine. All the food was good, normal coffee shop quality. Service was friendly as well, I'd stop here again passing thru on the 80.

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    Smashed Burger with Swiss Cheese All the veggies were vey fresh

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    The Pig BBQ & Pub

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    3.8(484 reviews)
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    While retrieving paragliders, that flew from Mount Rose all the way to Winnemucca, I stopped here…read moreto grab some food. While looking on yelp, some pictures caught my eye here. I went in and let them know that I only had a few minutes to get some to go food. They said no problem. The hostess was quite friendly. What I ordered: Cadillac margarita Potato skins Half rack of ribs à la cart It only took about 10 minutes and I can tell you the ribs are really good . The hostess that took my order asked what kind of barbecue sauce I wanted, they had quite a few choices, but I just went with plain barbecue sauce. Potato skins were really just baked potato cut into wedges and covered with cheese and bacon, but they were still good. I would order them again. I sat at the bar and ordered a Cadillac margarita. I let the bartender know that I was in a hurry and she told me that she would get to me as soon as she could ... there is no one else sitting at the bar ...she went over to the hostess stand and started talking to the hostess. The restaurant was empty. I sat in amazement. while I looked on, wondering why she made me wait. No customers, no one at the bar ... I guess as a customer you're not allowed to make any demands or want something quick lol . The bartender did have to look up how to make a Cadillac. She did a great job though. The food was great. The margarita was great just a strange little power-play from the bartender. Other than that I would definitely come back. On a sidenote for the bartender: good tips and return customers happen when you give expedited service happily.

    We were driving through Winnemucca and had multiple recommendations to go to The Pig. Google said…read moreit's closed, but we learned it's just under new management. Overall, the food was great the pricing was very reasonable for bbq, and staff was kind. The wings were by far our favorite. They seemed smoked. Seemed to have a little dry rub and the hot sauce on them. The rubs were unique with a dry rub and a sauce too. The homemade ranch and fry sauce were tasty. They were generous with paper towels and moist towelettes. We sat outside because we had our dog. Outdoor seating is likely available just for this purpose. Lots of people traveling and just needing some fresh air and space for their pup. The road in front is high trafficked The indoor dining decor was pretty fun! Lots of pigs from all different places and times in history. Had a sports bar feel too. Lots of motorcyclists but there also seemed to be a motorcycle event in town this weekend.

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