Kings Bowl America opens in Chicago

With decor befitting a cool cat lounge and facilities impressive enough for even the most serious bowler, Kings Bowl has a heck of a lot that appeals to the younger set. Foosball? Air hockey? Laser bumpers set to show up on your child’s turn to bowl? (Or yours; they won’t judge.)

And if you’re worried about wrangling a larger group for a child’s birthday, fear not; the new Kings Bowl in Lincoln Park has a semi-private (and roped-off!) pair of lanes at the back of the facility. This spot, however, keeps you within a stone’s throw of Kings’ impressive bar.

Its executive-chef designed menu is top notch, too; the buffalo wontons and Southwestern spring rolls were so good that my husband and I didn’t even want to share them with the kids. (Thankfully, their thin crust pepperoni pizza was so off-the-charts the kids couldn’t have cared less what we were eating.)

Everyone—from the doorman to manager to server—was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The attached parking in the NewCity plaza is a major draw as well. (City parents, can I get an amen?)

Lincoln Park’s Kings Bowl is a must-visit (and must-chill, must-play and absolutely must-return).