Wow! I had never been to Plainfield Lanes before, but came for my nephew's birthday party this…read moreweekend. I was very pleasantly surprised! Most bowling alleys (if not part of a chain, ie Brunswick), have a dreary vibe to them - dark, dank and unkempt - but not here. We arrived at 1pm for the birthday party, and all of the lanes were already busy. You can tell that this business books a lot of parties - and I can see why! The price per person for parties is fantastic! They have multiple tiers of both children and adult parties, as well as corporate and fundraising events. We had chicken fingers and pizza, and both were better than you'd expect at a bowling alley. The party even had a coordinator; he kept the time very on track, and was very accommodating. I'd definitely recommend Plainfield Lanes as a local outing or party spot!

This was my first time at Twisted Pin, and I was very impressed. The prices are pretty high but as…read morea non-bowler, I am not sure how they rank compared to other places. On the other hand, this place is also a little more high end compared to your old fashion bowling/dive bar places. The location was very easy to find. We used Google Navigation and it lead us directly to the place. If you miss the entrance, it might be a little annoying to backtrack but no big issues. Parking was no issues and it is very big compared to the size of the building. We showed up on a busy Wednesday where it is penny pins so you only pay a penny per pin you knock down. Essentially...the worst you are, the cheaper your game will be. Inside the building is very nice and clean. There are two entrances..one is a "restaurant" and the other is the decent sized arcade and bowling. There is a self serving beer tap. And they do serve food. They do a little star less due to the prices of the food as well. It is better than your traditional bar/bowling food but it is a little more expensive. Also, I do enjoy the service of the self serving beer tap. They had a lot of selections of beer, 1-2 seltzers, 1 cider and ~5 wine selection. Also, they do have a "limit" of ~32 oz where the bartender can allow you or less depending on how you act. I do appreciate that so while you can drink feely, no one is getting drunk. I think we were paying ~.60 cents an oz and it does tell you how much your drink will cost as you are pouring. Also, they do have a small water station will is greatly appreciated. The arcade is decently sized. They do have a lot of selections of games but it is not a place where I would go just for the arcade. The size is good for after bowling or while you are waiting for your lane. Overall, I am very impressed with this location. Food, self serving beer tap, and arcades... I am fan of Twisted Pins and I would be back in the future.

My son and I visited on Friday, July 10, at roughly 2/3pm, and I believe the person assisting us…read morewas Mike (?). He was the bartender as well as person assisting with the games. He was fantastic and very helpful. My son and I played for just about an hour, and went through a variety of games, including: golf, football, soccer, zombie shooting game and maybe one more. It was a good time and a nice way to have some fun after shopping. We were told on Mondays the games are much cheaper so that would be a nice day to try this if you're in the area.

Really great way to spend an hour. Great staff, reasonable prices, and you can get a small cheval…read moreburger or a drink. Very relaxing even when I'm golfing poorly, which is always.

Nice staff, people here are always polite and ready to help you. Also they don't watch me while I…read moreplay like another places. I like the cafe lounge setting with quiet music as a background. It's my favorite place to play slots in Niles.

This place is in the same line of stores as T-Mobile and Geico at Dempster and Shermer. I was in…read morethe area and not having seen this place before, decided to stop in and have a beer. They have no beers on tap and just a small selection of them. This looks like more of a mixed drinks bar. The front bar area has the feel of a lounge with couch seating and two wall TVs. The bar has a third TV and the liquor bottles are backlit in violet lighting. It's set up to be a place where you can chill with a large group of friends late at night. They are open until 1 or 2 am depending on the night. Although the music volume was set for background, I can picture this place jumpin' when they crank up the music to give it more of a late night club feel. In contrast to this front area, the back area with the video gaming machines is brightly lit and colorful like you'd expect a casino to be. The separation between the two areas is an open partition.

I went in one day to get change for a 20 to wash my clothes and the woman who was in there was…read morereally rude and told me I can't go in there any more to get change because the machine is only for her customers little did she know I was gonna go back in there and gamble while my clothes were washing I didn't appreciate her attitude and I definitely won't give my money to a business who have rude people representing them

I wanna say I was waiting on a pizza from across the street and saw there was a lounge across the…read moreway so I decided to try my luck I must say I won on the machine and the girl that was working was awesome very friendly always smiling I believe her name was Tanya maybe Donya but AWESOME service I will be back

Monday Funday at Punch Bowl was the perfect way to kick off my birthday celebration!…read more It was my first time visiting, and Dee " Bartender " made the experience one to remember. From the moment I sat down, his hospitality was exceptional. He was welcoming, personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about providing great service. If you're an Old Fashioned fan, you have to order one from Dee it was absolutely outstanding! Hands down one of the best I've had. To top it all off, Dee surprised me with a complimentary birthday cheesecake and even sang "Happy Birthday" to me. That thoughtful gesture truly made my night and turned a great experience into a memorable one. Excellent drinks, outstanding customer service, and genuine hospitality. Dee is a true asset to Punch Bowl. "might I add Dee sung happy birthday to me" 10/10. I'll definitely be back--and I highly recommend asking for Dee!

The Punch Bowl Social location is nice. This was my first time here and I loved the set up! I'm a…read morelover of laundromats, skating rinks and nostalgia. This location gives 80s-90s laundromat and arcade. I wish there were some waiters in skates . The menu was fairly expansive but didn't seem appetizing. I tried the sweet and spicy cauliflower and loved them! I'm not a spicy food eater, but these were sooooo good!!! I ordered the chicken and waffles and was a little disappointed. My chicken was old and served warm. Who in the world eats warm chicken?!?! I requested for the chicken to be remade, but by that time the waffle was cold. I didn't have the patience to return anything else, as my waiter should have immediately requested to remake my whole meal....oh well. We plan to go back, but definitely not on a busy night.

I hate to admit it but been there several times and never ever win, not even a small amount. The…read moreplace is clean but doesn't pay out anything AT ALL. I don't mind losing some money if I am entertained for a while with going up and down over some time but to spend let's say 15 mins and it doesn't even tease you is really sad. If can't play and just shove money in is no fun. Won't go back ever unless I hear new manager or people start talking about payouts. Try loosening up the slots for us to have fun.

I would rather take my money, put it in a pile and burn it. At least I will get heat and light out…read moreof it. Seriously I would rather burn my money.

Unique, gambling on slots, light snacks that are "ok". Fantastic TV's and cushy lazy-boy chairs,…read moredecorated very nicely. Friendly staff, relaxed quiet atmosphere. Don't come here to eat a meal you will be disappointed the food is just ok at best and stingy portions, do come here to chill, gamble, snack and watch tv. A lot of thought and care was put into creating a very nice place with classy decoration and fantastic relaxing furniture. This place is like no other, perhaps a trend setter ahead of the curve.

I really, really like Sue that works here. She is always so pleasant and happy. I will be back…read morebecause of her.

Katie the girl in change does a great job, we always feel welcomed and taken care of when we come…read moreto cafe win. The place is very clean and I love the free snacks while you play. Cafe Win is my go to gambling establishment.

Great staff, they are always polite and helpful. Quiet and relaxing cafe atmosphere…read more For me is probably the best place to play slots in Niles.