I've now seen a couple of different comedy shows at the Acme Comedy Club. I like how intimate the venue is, but some of the seats/rows are very close together. The lighting and sound has always been decent as well (not too loud or too bright). You don't get to pick your seat. It gets assigned after you pick up your ticket and check in. They will take in your preference on how close you want to be to the stage (remember those in the front couple row may be picked on lol). I haven't eaten at Acme before, but I've always gotten a drink. Servers walk around during the show, so there is no need to get up and go to the bar. Which is good, because you can't get served at the bar window inside of the venue. They have brought in some comedians I've heard of before and seek out to attend and others I've never heard of before, but went to anyways and I've enjoyed both equally. read more

If you're considering the dinner-and-show experience at Acme Comedy Co., I'd suggest looking elsewhere. The only bright spot of the evening was our server at Stix, who was friendly, attentive, and did a good job. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The chicken was overcooked and unseasoned, and the meal was not worth the price. The comedy show was far worse. Tim Slagle's act included offensive jokes about women, LGBTQ+ people, and Somalis that were misogynistic, racist, and homophobic. Instead of being entertaining, the performance was mean-spirited and uncomfortable. We got up and left before the show ended, and we weren't alone. Hearing from staff on the way out that this is how he performs every time was especially concerning. Since Acme continues to book him, it's fair to assume they are comfortable associating their brand with that type of material. This was my first visit, and it will definitely be my last. read more

I have been to ACME Comedy Club many times over the years and it is always a fun time! The latest visit was this past weekend with my best friend and it was a great night of laughs. Carmen Lynch was hilarious and totally not what we expected. It was a pretty light crowd for a Saturday night show probably because of multiple sporting events going on during the same time so we were able to get 2nd row seats, which was great! The Virgin Sex on the Beach drink I ordered was as good as I remembered it to be although at a much higher price (due to inflation over the years?) Highly recommend checking out ACME Comedy Club for some great laughs. Love that we get to have a nice variety of comics that visit Minnesota! read more

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He Said: Acme is a comedy institution, in Minnesota. Just the laughs that you get deserves 5 stars. The night I went, an incident occurred that is hard to properly explain: one person from the audience comes on stage during the headliners show to talk about something. At first, most of the audience thought what was going on, was a bit. Then security came, then the headliner left the stage, then the audience member had to be ushered out. Props to Acme for deescalating the situation so well and props to the headliner, who had to continue her set. What a show! Pros: - Fun atmosphere - High caliber comedians Cons: - Random people coming on the stage read more

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I've been to Acme Comedy Club plenty of times over the years, and I'll be honest: there's always been a bit of a funk to the place. But we usually go in the winter, when Minnesota's dry, frozen air keeps things under control. This time we went on a humid night, and let me tell you, humidity is NOT this building's friend. The second we walked in, we were hit with a smell I'm still struggling to put into words. The closest I can get is this: imagine someone passed away in a chest freezer, the power went out, and nobody checked on it for about a year. That's the vibe. Thick, wet, heavy air that didn't just smell bad but felt like it was sticking to us. What really got me was watching other people sitting there like everything was normal. I don't know if their noses had given up or if they'd just accepted their fate, but we couldn't do it. We left before the show even started. We didn't order a single drink, because frankly, I didn't want anything in that room going into my body. I came to laugh, and instead I spent the evening trying to scrub that smell out of my memory. I've thought about calling to ask for a refund, but honestly, I'm not sure I have the energy to argue about it. To management: the comedians may be funny, but the air quality is no joke. Whatever is going on with the ventilation, the HVAC, or something lurking under the floorboards, please deal with it. Until then, my advice to everyone else: if it's a humid night, save your money and your sense of smell. Come back in January, maybe. Bring nose plugs either way. read more

Acme. Have you been there? It's someplace that brings smiles and is perfect for 1-300. Yes I've had large company get togethers here. I usually bring 6-12 friends along. Good to laugh with friends. Tonight was amongst the best there has ever been here. And I've seen folks here who are regular house hold names today. Today Joe Larson took to the stage and became one of my all time favorites. He worked the audience like a pro. Never offensive. Always gently teasing. Like he already knew every one of us. Catch this guy when you can. I will say he is a master in person. read more

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This is a cool comedy club in a fun part of the North Loop. There is lots of street parking nearby. PRO TIP: you can stop by up to 2 hours before the show to claim your tickets - that is when you get your seat assignment, so the early bird gets the worm! I haven't heard great things about the food, so we went to dinner elsewhere and then came to Acme for comedy and drinks. We had a great time and really enjoyed the two opening acts and the headliner. All together, the show ran about 1.5 hours. Great value as well, so I really recommend Acme to anyone who wants a good laugh! read more

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I've been to 4 comedy shows here that were all super memorable and hilarious. I left the place in a great mood each time! I like the old building and the way the seating is set up for the shows. It's first come first serve, and they seat starting at the front of the stage. You can also get free tickets on your birthday month! read more

Customer service great, drinks weak, food average, atmosphere is okay. Rookie comics were better than headliner.

My best friend invited me to a show for his birthday celebration on Wednesday, 5/21/25. I learned you get 4 free tickets.... Yes, I'll be taking advantage of this moving forward. We arrived at 7:30pm to pickup our tickets at the box office. The gal who helped us was very nice and pleasant. She allowed us to pick where we wanted to sit and carried on a small conversation. This was my first time to Acme Comedy Club, I noticed there was a restaurant to eat prior to the show and a bar area in another section. I laughed SO hard this evening. The comedians lined up were great and I cannot wait to return soon. There's a parking lot across the street and street parking is also offered. Wonderful first experience! read more

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Had a great time last week and laughed SO hard throughout the entire show. One of the best lineups on 5/21/25. I love how they offer 4 free tickets on your birthday month. You'd be silly not to take advantage of that. I believe Monday or Tuesdays are their open mic nights. read more

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We went for the Craig Robinson show last week. He was great as were the other two comedians that night but the sound was terrible. We were seated about 15' from one of the main speakers and the sound was often distorted and very loud. I wished I had brought ear plugs.....to a comedy show? Yes Craig plays a keyboard and sings but this was a mixing problem with the sound engineer. How do I know? Because that's what I do for a living. I don't think I'll be back. read more

Came tonight for the show with Jake Johannsen and he was absolutely hilarious! We parked across the street in the lot and it was $12.50 which I found steep. I would recommend finding street parking if you are able to! We came a bit early and then grabbed dessert and drinks at the restaurant inside. Service was great and the drinks are generous in size too! We will definitely be back. read more

There are nationally known comedians and comediennes . Many of them are raunchy , profane and work "blue ". Thus , i highly recommend checking out the headliners on YouTube to see if you like their brand of comedy ! The servers are usually very attentive and often give free refills. It is a basement with bricks around which makes it very cool and comfortable. The headliners usually preform fo r60 - 90 minutes . The wooden chairs with black and red upholstery by a arm rest for your beverage is very chic . Th neighborhood is rather safe as opposed to nearby Hennepin Ave. There is a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. Just wish there were more non-alcoholic options . The bar has appetizers , finger foods and nachos ! read more

My friend and I recently went to a comedy show and decided to have dinner in their dining area before the show. When we arrived at dinner we were greeted by the host. I noticed that the decor feels the same as 20 years ago. Our waiter arrived at our table and he seemed like he was knew and didn't know the menu very well. We ordered a bottle of wine, dinner and added salads to our meals. When the wine arrived he didn't open it or pour the first glass. I feel like that is a normal practice when you buy a bottle of wine but I could be wrong. Our dinner arrived but our salads didn't. They should have arrived before dinner but the waiter must have forgotten. The dinner was good and overall tasted good. Once we were done with dinner, we were seated in the front row for the comedy show. We had a blast and the comedians were hilarious. The waitress came to check on us many times to see if we wanted more drinks. I will come back for a show but I might try out another dinner location in the area next time. read more

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Sticks at Acme Comedy Club was such a great restaurant with delicious food and a wonderful atmosphere. I had the shrimp linguine and white wine which was so delicious! Our server Neil was super awesome and accommodating and made our experience amazing by giving great recommendations! After dinner the comedy club was so great as the comedians and the entire family were laughing (the headliner was Tommy Ryman) 10/10 would recommend and will be returning! read more

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I love the comedy club- they have a really good open mic night on Tuesdays that is free to give the comics an opportunity to try new material. Sign up for the birthday club and you get to choose a free show on the month of your birthday. They have a large parking lot across the street- allow extra time as you have to pay at a machine and it is slow. The reason why this place doesn't get a higher score is that the food is not good. I now only go to the shows and skip dinners beforehand. read more

Had such a fun time seeing comedian Sahib Singh! Haven't been here in prob over 12 years and it was so fun and intimate I can't wait to come back. It definitely could use some refurbishment and some of the seats etc look a bit old and worn but overall a great time was had. Really good value for money and all 3 comedians(openers) were really funny,audience was great nobody talked or played on their phones during the show. Staff were quirky but nice. They have a decent bar selection and wine was cheaper than most places,only had cheese curds for a quick bite before so can't comment on the food. Parking across the street in a lot ,good price for downtown Friday night read more

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First time back to ACME since 2019. Everything is still the same. As in...exactly the same. :) Our dinner was wonderful and our server was great. Our seats were perfect and the featured comedian tonight was absolutely hilarious. I have not laughed that hard in a long time. Parking right across the street was cheap. Such a fun night, thank you! read more

I'm not sure what to expect as I've never been to a comedy show before but online there wasn't much guidelines on the website besides when to arrive to pick up the tickets. I did that and we had a drink at the main restaurant area, took a long time the server was very busy. Not his fault but we had to also wave him down to pay out so we could get seated. Irritating. Just bring the bill right away we just ordered drinks. The server inside was very nice and upon learning that it was my birthday did accommodate us with a free birthday shot, I requested a lemon drop. She helped us get another round when needed and also brought me a water when I asked. The seating was AWFUL unfortunately this is where things really went wrong. Apparently, they were understaffed, because we were waiting for an usher for about a minute and none came. My friends and I along with others waiting just walked in and we were confused by the seating. Went back out to view the ushers helping two drunk idiots who flailed their arms onto my friend earlier so I was like um hi we need help and they were like no I'm busy and I said "no you are going to help us first we were here first" after being told I did the wrong thing when THEY are understaffed (according to themselves) why wouldn't they have one usher stand at the podium and one usher people in. The chairs were pushed together and tables cramped with white mens arms (mandacity) 2 inches from pushing our drinks off the table. When my friend asked the man to be conscious of our drinks all he said was "do you want me to move my arm?" IDK GENIUS. YOU TELL ME. The ushers also told us to be quiet like this emoji and yet when we called them over to ask what we did wrong (engaging with the comedian when prompted) they ran away from my friend. Ushers were absolutely horse sh*t. Didn't even ask about seating preferences I have an unruly bladder and I would have rather sat somewhere easy to exit. Would literally never come back here the only good part was the comedy and the blonde waitress with big earrings big smile who helped us when we were in our seats. The tickets were free for my birthday but we spent about $100 on drinks including tips $14 carafes x 4, beers x 2, free lemon drops but we tipped $10 and $20 on the comedian's vinyl. Take with that information what you will. Parking for this location is also troublesome if you can't get a street spot. $10 evening rate for the lot across the street. read more

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Great food, tasty drinks, super friendly staff and awesome service in such a cool space! Couldn't think of a better place to enjoy live comedy read more

We came here for a comedy show and had an absolute blast. It's a quaint little spot for a comedy show. We grabbed drinks at the bar ahead of time but they also serve drinks during the show. We all said that our cheeks were so sore from so much smiling & laughter - which is a WONDERFUL problem to have. We definitely plan to come back for more shows in the future. Would highly recommended coming here to see a show read more

Great show. Well worth the charge. I would go back again. The show was almost sold out.

I went to Acme for the first time yesterday and I now know I definitely need to make multiple trips back. The ticket booth workers were very friendly, the ushers were also quick and friendly. We ordered drinks at the bar and got them really quickly but they also come around during the show asking if you would like more drinks. I definitely thought Acme was going to be a bigger place but I loved how it felt small and intimate. I really enjoyed everything about Acme and another plus was very affordable for a 2 hour show! read more

Saw River Butcher perform here a couple nights ago and had a great time with a group of good friends. This isn't a review of River though, but of the club itself. As you'd expect, YMMV quite a lot on how entertained you'll be by who is performing and how well it fits your taste. The seats were comfortable enough for watching a show for a couple hours, and the venue is fairly spacious, but still feels cozy. The location in North Loop is pretty easy to get to and there's a good amount of parking in the area. As you walk in it's a large, expansive area broken into a bar, the Sticks restaurant, the box office, and then the doors leading to the showroom. There's some smooth jazz playing, and it just feels like the kind of place where you could sip a cocktail and listen to smooth jazz. I'm going to review the Sticks restaurant separately. We did the Dinner and Show, which basically is $15 more than the cost of a ticket alone, and I enjoyed the show part a good bit more. If I had to do it over again I'd save the $15 extra for the "dinner" and do something else for food, because with the way Sticks does pricing, you aren't going to get an actual dinner out of the deal without paying a good bit more. read more

One of my favorite venues in the Twincy. Coming from NYC, this one is the closest feel to what a comedy club should be. Reasonable tickets, great space (as long as you're not behind a pillar), and solid talent. Louis CK came last week, Asiz Ansari tried out new material here, and other big names stop by. I've been going for years, since they have away free tickets for one's birthday if you call in advance. Food is meh, lots of better options in the area... but bar is ok, just pricey bc that's how a comedy club makes their $$. I will also plug open mic nights, which is also a free show. 8pm on Tuesday's now, I've done it twice... everyone is welcome. Fun room, comfy seats, check out their website for more info. Acme is a Mpls mainstay, glad they're still here & hope they continue to be here in Minneapolis! read more

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I feel like this might be a hidden hideaway in the north loop. Driving here I was wondering where the heck we were going but once we arrived, it was quite clear we arrived. Walking in it isn't what you'd expect. You have to walk down some stairs and the entrance is a common area with a bar, restaurant and what looked like a lounge area as well. You have to check in and we didn't have assigned seats so I'd recommend showing up early to get good seats. Also, they're not the most comfortable so grab a few drinks so your painful arse doesn't become an issue. The staff were very accommodating, quick and attentive. We were served drinks almost right away. The show started promptly and the comedians on Valentine's Day put on a great show. Glad I got to visit this place and get a few laughs! read more

Place is easy to get to and very affordable, but the workers seem to take their job a little too seriously. If someone is discreetly on their phone for a moment or checking their watch during a show, they don't need to be surrounded by staff members. Average experience with decent offerings and an immersive setup, but won't go back again. read more

Had a great time at Acme comedy club with my parents and my sister! We went to the Sam Jay show at 7, and she was hilarious and appealed to all ages. My parents are 50+ and they loved it! It was a great positive atmosphere and we definitely will be back. I'm excited to come during my birthday month for a few free tickets! The carafe drinks were very sweet and we did wish they were stronger to balance the sweetness out. No photographs inside the comedy club but rest assured all seats have good views. read more

I've been here maybe 6-7 times and every time I've loved it. I'm not there for the food but it's a nice addition. I like the drink service at our seats and with how busy it can get I'd say the service there is quality. I haven't had any issues with them. The venue is super intimate so it allows you to be up close and personal with some big names that show up occasionally, but beware, the comedians will play around with the front row. The seating on the floor is unorthodox as you don't sit with another two people but you both share the same space, not a big deal unless there's a really tall person in front of you. That's annoying if you're shorter and they're immediately blocking the comedian. But that's not exactly the venues fault, it's like that at any concert. Parking is relatively easy for how close you can park. Definitely recommend. read more

I paid around $10~ to attend one of their zoom (video conferencing) shows during quarantine. Love supporting a local business and the comedians were great. Very professional process to obtain and use my ticket. Definitely plan to attend again! Check out their website for info on the next show acmecomedycompany.com read more

This is one of very few comedy clubs in the Twin Cities, and they do bring in some big names. Generally I have a great time there-- the comedians are funny, service inside the venue is good, and ticket prices are reasonable. One of the bummers about this venue are that there are big beams throughout the room, so some people have trouble seeing the comedian unless they stay in the dead center of the stage. The other thing that bugs me is that the bar doesn't seem that clean. I feel like they need to clean their taps more often-- my tap beer has often tasted a bit funky. Probably best to stick to their cocktails, which you should do anyway because they come in a massive carafe! read more

My husband and I are regulars here, for the shows AND the food. We've seen some big names like Tom Segura, Nate Bargatze, and Christina P as well as some great locals like Chad Daniels and Pete Lee... Acme takes their talent seriously; we've never seen a bad or unfunny show here. There's a system to the tickets - they assign seats to the first people to claim them so definitely arrive early for better seats, even if you ordered them online months ago. If you show up 10 minutes before the show, you'll be in the back. Their restaurant, Sticks, is fantastic and you can also get their food in the Acme bar area. They had some iffy yelp reviews but it's bar-food, not gourmet, so skip the salad or the burgers if you want to be wowed and get the apps. Their fries and chips have amazing house seasoning, their Korean ribs are hands-down the BEST ribs I've ever had, my husband said these ones are the best wings he has ever had too! They serve drinks throughout the show which is a nice perk. This last time we were seated under a cold air vent and I didn't have a jacket so the waitress brought me a big hot cocoa which was delicious (and they can make it boozy if you prefer)! The shows here have always been affordable, usually around $35/ticket even for the bigger shows and the venue has great visibility. This is definitely our favorite venue for comedy in the Twin Cities! read more

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We recently enjoyed a night out at the Acme. We started with drinks and sandwiches. BLT - good CILANTRO SHIITAKE CHICKEN BURGER - very good The emcee was Ali Sultan and he was funny. He provided a good intro into Shannan Paul. Shannan is really funny and I would pay to see her headline. I really laughed hard. The headliner was Brian Scolaro and he bombed. Brian was really awful and only 3 drunk people laughed. On the way out, a young couple who had been heckled by Brian, came up to us and said it was great seeing us out enjoying ourselves. They hoped at "our age" they would still be going out. We smiled and then went to the car and had the hardest laugh of the night. read more

Fantastic experience at Al Franken's recent show--delicious meal and great service at restaurant beforehand, and terrific set by Sen. Franken. The layout and decor in the old brick building are so cool...parking affordable and abundant nearby...staff helpful...venue is AMAZING and smallish with terrific views available no matter where you sit, it appears. Comfortable seats, service offered throughout. I read some reviews beforehand that suggested the club staff are sometimes too strict about removing boisterous guests--but I saw no sign of that. The audience is expected to laugh...but not interfere with the performance or disrespect the talent. I applaud that and will return! Have heard open mic night is especially fun. read more

Staff are rude with guests. We had a staff staring at our table with his arms crossed for the entire first part of the show because we were laughing and having fun. Don't bother with this place. Needs new management and staff seem burnt out and not happy with their jobs. Seriously no fun! read more

Had a fun night! Great date spot, make sure you take care of your parking though! Had a great bar area as well!

I had the worst experience ever at a comedy club. My friends and I laughed several times and were promptly told by a worker "you are not allowed to laugh at this show." We refrained for awhile and then let out a laugh later on which we were promptly kicked out by. We took it up with the manager and he said "we don't allow people to laugh at our shows or express enthusiasm" to which we were surprised. Needless to say we will never ever attend a comedy show by this club again. read more

10/26 8pm show. Bought ticket online Note: we had eaten a late late lunch around 4pm because we hadn't eaten all day due to travelling and didn't arrive to our hotel until then. Dinner arrival was between 5:30-6:30pm. We arrived at 6pm thinking we could still get a little something to eat and a dessert since a meal was included. When seated, our server admitted that she (Nicole?) could not explain very well how the dinner and show meals work and said we could spend $70 and would have to pay for anything that went over that price. As we looked at the priced menu we began to choose items to ensure we did not exceed that amount before tax. Items ordered: (from the priced menu) Water: Free Wings (8) from appetizer menu: $17 Chipotle fettuccine: $18 Caesar salad: $8 House salad: $5 (price to add to entree) New York cheesecake: $8 When we received our bill our balance due was $24.24 before tip. I am a finance person and this math stumped me! Looking at the receipt we were charged $35 for the wings and $35 for the chipotle fettuccine. When the server tried to explain the bill she said the they charged the appetizer as an entree and the salads and desserts were not included in the dinner ticket and were separate. Salad not included in dinner ticket? Although I still left a 20% tip, I walked away feeling cheated out of my money. Is this common practice to mislead your customers about the dinner and show tickets? If this is how you do business, I would not endorse anyone to purchase this package without better explanation of what is, and what is not included. The food was good and the comedy show was good. Overall, a good evening out for anyone. My suggestion to guests visiting your city, is to not purchase the dinner/show package! read more

Great club , with very funny comedians. Took the wife here for a night out of drinks and laughs, and we were not disappointed. The drinks were very good and priced fairly. It was not too crowded even though the venue was full. Would definitely recommend to anyone. And I look forward to going back and having another fabulous night out. read more

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