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4th Street Bowl

📍 North San Jose, CA

★4.2(1,635 Google reviews)

4th Street Bowl in San Jose offers traditional bowling lanes with a full diner serving fries, coffee, and American comfort food. Youth tournaments are hosted on site. A welcoming culture for beginner bowlers is a consistent reviewer theme.

✓ traditional bowling✓ on-site diner✓ youth tournaments✓ beginner-friendly✓ community feel✓ karaoke
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★★★★★Featured review by Paula Woodthorp

Tournament today at 4th street bowl. Everyone is so kind. It's all about the kids and I love it. They also have a fabulous coffee shop! Great fries!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 5 and up who want a traditional bowling experience without a theme-park price tag. The diner makes a full outing easy without needing to leave. Youth tournament programming signals active investment in younger bowlers.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Arrive during afternoon hours for the quietest experience — karaoke in the bar picks up on weekend evenings
⏰The on-site diner serves quick comfort food — plan to eat here rather than before or after
đŸŽŸī¸Youth tournaments are hosted on site — check the schedule if your child is interested in competitive play
🚗Experienced local bowlers are approachable and often willing to offer tips to beginners

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.2
★★★★★

1,635 Google reviews

Friendly welcoming atmosphere45%
Great diner food30%
Authentic bowling experience17%
Karaoke evenings8%
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Paula Woodthorp

★★★★★

“Tournament today at 4th street bowl. Everyone is so kind. It's all about the kids and I love it. They also have a fabulous coffee shop! Great fries!”

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R Draginoff

★★★★★

“One of my husbands and my favorite place for wholesome diner food. The staff are always so kind and the food services speedy.”

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Dawn

★★★★★

“Reasonable prices! Respectful employees! The experience bowlers are courteous to beginners and sometimes give advice. All in all, its an exceptional bowling alley! To all beginners, enjoy and have fun!”

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baldie aguilar jr

★★★★★

“Fun, real bowling lanes. No strings attached!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

4th Street Bowl is a classic bowling alley on North 4th Street in San Jose with a genuine community feel. On-site, the diner draws regulars for its comfort food — fries, coffee, and speedy service. Youth tournaments run at the venue, and experienced bowlers are noted for actively helping beginners. Karaoke operates in the bar area on select evenings. The alley is praised for its no-frills, authentic bowling experience without the gimmicks of entertainment-chain venues.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 00:00
Tuesday09:00 – 00:00
Wednesday09:00 – 00:00
Thursday09:00 – 00:00
Friday09:00 – 00:00
Saturday09:00 – 00:00
Sunday09:00 – 00:00

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