Gladstone Bowl
📍 Kansas City, MO
Gladstone Bowl in Kansas City, MO has operated since 1958 with open bowling, bumper bowling for kids, Galactic Bowling nights, birthday party packages, leagues, and Smitty's Diner serving tacos, burgers, and more on-site.
Great bowling alley with a wonderful staff and dang good food
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with kids ages 3 and up. Bumpers make lanes accessible from preschool age. Galactic Bowling suits tweens and teens looking for a more energetic atmosphere. Smitty's Diner means the whole family can eat well without leaving the building — tacos are the must-order.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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mark zarda
“Great bowling alley with a wonderful staff and dang good food”
Chadrick Taylor
“Was so much fun love kfkf 94.1 bowl for life”
Adam Lindburg
“It's a good place to go bowling or at least double or triple depending on what deal you go with and time. Latest experience bowling balls getting stuck more often scoreboard glitching out a bit but relatively still fun. Hope they bring back penny bowl night.”
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Overview
Gladstone Bowl has been a Northland Kansas City institution for nearly 70 years. The center runs open bowling with bumpers available for young kids, Galactic Bowling sessions for a lively weekend vibe, and a full league calendar. Smitty's Diner is an on-site fixture famous for tacos alongside burgers and standard alley fare — food quality consistently draws positive reviews. Birthday party packages and group events are bookable, and a pro shop handles equipment needs.
