Whitestone Lanes

“Located straight off Highway I-678 coming off of exit 14 both from the East and West sides this bowling place is hard to miss. It is even commutable; like most places in Flushing, you can take a bus. Don’t let the dilapidated exterior fool you, inside is very well kempt. They try their best to update and somewhat modernize the bowling alley while keeping the nostalgic feelings of 50s-80s bowling. They even play classic pop while rotating in some more current music, giving a modern take to the classic bowling, yet not super embellishing the alley or doing what many trendy alleys do when they revamp by making the lighting too dark and neon. There are 48 working lanes and prices are really good. Staff upkeeps the place really well; with someone putting all the bowling balls back on the racks. It’s mostly self-service, just tell them your shoe size and you’re good to go. Most importantly: Cash only, but when we went we were able to utilize our groupon.”

“I took my students bowling here a year ago and I'm super delayed on this post. My students had a great time! The staff was incredibly helpful and sweet. The bowling alley itself was clean and well kept. We will definitely be returning here!”

“A little dated but good if you want to bowl without the frills. Prices seemed high and they only accept cash. Look for off peak specials and maybe the unlimited bowling specials midweek. And shall I say it? .... groupon.”

“Whitestone Lanes is a very old-school bowling alley from yesteryear, and there’s a certain charm to that. The staff were friendly and did their best, though the place does feel understaffed at times. There’s no food service, but you’re allowed to order from outside, which is convenient. That said, this feedback is really for ownership, not the staff. The facility could benefit from a long-overdue renovation — especially the bathrooms and some visible leaks and general upkeep issues. Despite that, it remains a cost-effective option for bowling, especially as many newer places have become much more expensive. With some updates, this could be a great neighborhood bowling spot again. 🎳”