We had a good time at The Comedy Store in La Jolla. Like most comedy clubs, it's a mix, some comedians were really solid and had us laughing, while others clearly thought they were funnier than they were. That's just part of the experience. The atmosphere was good overall. Service came off a little rude at times, but honestly that's kind of expected in these types of venues, so it didn't ruin anything. They do take your phones, which might catch some people off guard, but it wasn't a big deal for us. I'd definitely like to see a bigger-name headliner there at some point, but overall it was a fun night and we'll be back. read more

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I ended up really loving this place. I saw Drew Lynch here on Friday Honestly hes such a great comedian!. Has become one of my favorites. Picked good openers as well. So when you arrive you have to put your phone in a pocket slip its locked. So you can't be on your phone etc during the show. You have to step out if you need to take a call.I do like that policy with the no phones out during the show. I noticed immediately how the entire crowd before the show started chatting amongst one another it was refreshing. Not something you see much of anymore because we are all glued to our phones. So I hope they keep that rule. The drinks were good. Service was good. As soon as they open they give you a complete rundown of the rules. Which is great. They manage the lines well. They don't have a food menu. Some popcorn at most I believe. I only got drinks. FYI: DO NOT PARK AT PAVILIONS THEY WILL TOW YOU!! Take a lyft/uber or find street parking. A little challenging but not impossible promise. Only issue I would say is it was extremely hott inside during the show. Hope it wouldn't be that bad in the future for shows I'd love to attend here. read more

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Every thing was great even parking. Saw ian bagg second time really funny small club but up front and close

The popcorn is great. They have coffee drinks in California wine. They have martinis and bottle of bubbly It's dark and cool in here on a hot summer day. It was $99 for the show but well worth it. We all need to laugh a little. read more

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We have been to this location and to Hollywoods location. We prefer La Jolla. It is small, but in a nice area. We recently saw Chris Porter. He is hilarious! We've never seen a bad comedian at the Comedy Store. The ticket prices are reasonable. My only complaint is they take your phone and lock it up in a baggy. You do get to keep your baggy with you, but you need to have a staff member unlock it . This is not convenient for those of us with littles. They do not serve groom and there is a two drink minimum per person. read more

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It's been a long time since I've been to a comedy club so I'm not the best judge but, this one was pretty fun! All comedy clubs seem to have a pretty bolted-together, theatre troop vibe, and this one was no different. Like most comedy clubs there is a minimum drink purchase required and unlike most comedy clubs the drinks here aren't pure swill. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Going to a comedy show is almost always a great date night. This venue is "first come, first serve" so if you get there early enough, you can potentially get seated around the stage, and most often get picked on by the comedian (some people like that). Ive been to this Comedy Store on 2 occasions - open mic and for Godfrey. 2 completely different occasions. Open mic has more of a hit or miss lineup while Godfrey was literally a house full of laughs. There is a 2 drink minimum but it does not have to be alcohol. They also offer alternative drinks like soda, tea, and coffee. They have limited food selection. Last night, they had $5 popcorn. So just a recommendation to eat somewhere prior. This particular comedy store is unlike the one in LA. Definitely smaller. Depends on how packed the venue is, just be aware you might not have a lot of space. Still a beloved and historical venue, and definitely worth checking out. read more

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This was my first time visiting The Comedy Store. The entire staff we interacted with from front door staff to cocktail servers were wonderful. I was happy to see a large drink selection including non alcohol options for those of us who abstain. Brian Simpson was hilarious and I laughed non-stop. We arrived early and found street parking nearby. I didn't try the popcorn but it looked great. read more

This place is serious awful. Small, with a very odd seating arrangement that forces some couples apart whilst simultaneously having people laugh in your ear from behind. The decor is 1974: black painted wood paneling. Bathrooms are ancient and smelling. Getting in takes a while because they force you to put your phone in a case. Getting out is no better. There is no spotlight on the performer, just small lights and the giant red neon sign behind the performer makes it hard to see them. VERY uncomfortable banquet chairs from the 80's seemingly. Unless you HAVE to go here, avoid this place. read more

Okay, so it's not exactly fair to judge a comedy venue based on the strength of any given comedian. In my specific case, I was gifted tickets to Dustin Nickerson. Dustin was hilarious and I spent the evening laughing, as did my companions. But were I to give Comedy Store five stars based on Dustin's performance ... well, that would be like me giving five starts to an airline because Hawaii has good weather. So how does one rate this place? I'll compare it to other comedy venues. In that respect, it's not great. I appreciate the history of the place. But I don't think that exactly gives them a pass. The interior is pure 70's lounge chaos. Tables are scattered wherever. People had to crawl over each other to move around. Chairs are not comfortable. It's also in La Jolla. Parking is bad. But at least you're in La Jolla. We parked many black away where we dined prior to the show. Which brings me to the next point. Dine before the show. The food is limited to popcorn. Oh ... the popcorn is otherworldly. Wild to say this, but it's better than 95% of all popcorn I've ever tasted. So bravo. Drinks are basic, no frills and served reasonably fast. They are served efficiently by staff that probably has too many people to serve per show. In contrast to the other comedy venues I've attended (Improve and American Comedy Club), this was overall the least comfortable throwback style experience. It's fine for what it is if you want to see a specific act. But don't come here expecting to eat. But you can definitely drink and be merry. read more

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We booked tickets to see one of our favorite comedians. We were seated in the back near the bar and all of the servers were talking amongst themselves very loudly right behind us. It was very difficult to hear the show. Additionally, we were forced to give up our cell phones because talking on the phone can disrupt the show. How does that make sense if the servers are allowed to have full on conversations right next to the people who want to enjoy the show. I hope management will address this issue. read more

Tony Baker is hilarious! Loved this venue, very intimate and small. You really pack in for these shows. Service was friendly and easy, checks came right on time, etc. I had to look for street parking for a little bit, and La Jolla seemed to have had some impatient adults. I found parking pretty quickly tho, just a little disappointed in humanity. read more

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This place is very intimate. Conveniently location near Mission Beach, this comedy club features artists from all over the country. This place is Equip with a bar and popcorn machine. But the only downside id say this place has is there's no food menu items. Not even appetizers or snacks. Only popcorn That's the first comedy club I've been to without food. Wouldn't stop me from coming again though but thought I'd mention it. The servers were great. I went 2 nights in a row and the server the second night was very observant and asked great questions. She did a great job. Hope to visit again one day. read more

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Fun date night with friends. Was surprised when they locked up my phone but appreciated the phone free experience. We had popcorn and a few strong and well made drinks. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. read more

Finally saw a show here last month and was pleasantly surprised at the set up and how it was organized. Glad to see the options for food/drinks (yay White Russian!) and while we got seated at the very back, the view for the headliner (Pete Lee!) was still very good. Staff were very helpful, and things went smoothly with ordering/paying, and getting in/out the venue. Will recommend and hope to see another show again! read more

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This venue has a lot of potential for improvements. Comedian headliners aside, the people from the security guard to servers to the two who seat you in were not friendly and were pushy throughout the show. I was surprised that only popcorn can be ordered for food and the quality was horrendous at that. Absolutely stale with an aftertaste of old oil. Requiring a two drink minimum is absurd to how low quality the comedians are. The chairs were so uncomfortable as well, we ended up getting up and leaving. This place is intimate but I wouldn't go back given the s@&! popcorn served, no appetizers and mandating more than 1 drink. Hard pass for mediocre comedy. read more

Really wanted to check this venue out, and we were in town for one night only, so we were entertained by the performances of Zach Miller and Friends this past Sunday. Got some good laughs in, and thought the place was charming and quite amazing, especially with the history of such great artists who have performed here, and the cool artwork and displays throughout just giving off a great vibe. I loved that the menu offered some of my favorite cocktails, so I got to enjoy a chocolate martini and raspberry lemon drop, which were both tasty, along with some delicious and buttery popcorn for the table. We had a good time. read more

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Went here to see Maz Jobrani. Parking was a bit of a challenge but that's to be expected in LJ. The venue was cozy and service was great. Drinks were well made and delicious. read more

This venue typically has a pretty solid line up of comedians and very friendly staff! We've been to a couple shows and the comedy is always great. The two drink minimum is kind of a bummer since the drinks are a bit expensive and the cocktails aren't exactly "craft", I typically get a bourbon on the rocks because both the espresso martini and the margarita were both a bit disappointing. Parking is pretty tough but if you get there early enough you can typically find a spot nearby within 5-10 minutes of looking. read more

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Minimum 2 drinks. Pop corn free service is good and polite. Ambience is nightclub vibe. A little wait for start of show. It's cold tonight wear a jacket. read more

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We didn't have any food but the drinks were nice and strong and seeing we had to buy two each I didn't feel so bad. The staff were cool and on point. It was a small intimate spot and was perfect if you hate large crowds and want to see an artist. If you have a favorite artist and they are performing here, please go. It's a perfect lil spot. Plus Tony Baker is freakin hilarious read more

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Employee who is answer the phone now Sept 3 at 630pm is in the wrong business. I bought tickets flying down from San Jose to see a show and because of family obligations cannot make it. I am calling well in advance for a refund or credit to another show. The West Hollywood location has never given me issues when I fly down. Whatever the policy is the person answering the phone is a complete asshole, rude and condescending. Rather than being nice or thinking of a solutions he has attitude. Probably hates his life or is a door guy that can't make it on stage. Coward wouldn't give his name either. read more

Heads up..they lock your phone in a case. I own a restaurant and my sister had a new babysitter. It was very stressful to not know if anyone was trying to reach us. I would never be on my phone during a show but being able to glance at it to make sure there isn't an emergency is a necessity! read more

After reading all the ither reviews about the staff i know my experience is not unique. Very sad to say common here at ghis venue honestly wished i had read closer to the reviews customer service treating customers wuth respect is essential.Front door man matt rude humiliated customers .Appalling how we were treated ive lived here my whole life will not be recommending this place I do reco.mend new staff horrible experience how sad at a place to expect such fun happy experience and ve treated this way. read more

lol. Clearly the owners do not care about the door guy reviews. Previous reviews suggest that the rude rounded stereotypical caricature of an ex-tough guy bitterly checking ids for has been there a while. Terrible job from a bafflingly angry guy at a COMEDY club. C-O-M-E-D-Y. His attitude was the opposite of entertaining. Maybe just try to be less unpleasant to customers out on for a night of C-O-M-E-D-Y? Would you want someone treating you & your group so poorly? Inside folk were better, but the damage was done. We live nearby and won't be back and won't recommend until we see a friendlier face at the door as we frequently drive by. Bummer. read more

The best part about the comedy store...TUMUA! Freaking hilarious and an absolute riot. Such a great show. The venue itself is just fine. You can purchase VIP or regular general admission tickets. For the majority of GA tickets, you get placed in seats according to when you line up. So the earlier you're there, the closer to the front you'll be. To be honest, the venue is small and it almost seems better to be closer to the back where there's more space. We got placed in these awkward seats on the side so turning towards the front was tough. It was really tight and I wasn't able to sit close to my party because of the angle. There is a two drink minimum and drink prices aren't terrible. They hustle with the drinks to make sure you got them in to the short time frame of the show. While the venue has its quirks, the comedy is unbeatable and such a great spot to enjoy an evening of laughs. read more

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I love The Comedy Store! It is an iconic venue in San Diego. I used to go pretty regularly but hadn't been in years until this year (2023) when I attended Whitney Cummings, Michael Yo, and Pauly Shores shows. It was great to see that it hadn't changed a bit. The venue is still this neighbourhood hot spot that brings in top talent old and new. If you haven't been know that a queue forms before doors open. Seating is first come first served and based on the size of your party where you are seated. There are no bad seats in the house. There is no food served at The Comedy Store but they do sell fantastic popcorn and have a full bar and make pretty good cocktails. If you're looking for a low key night out or a date night this is a great choice. Keep up the good work, Comedy Store! read more

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Went Tuesday night January 7th for the potluck show to support the open mic and regular comedians. Show was great and all with the service not so much as we didn't get drinks 50 minutes into the show. I saved my receipt as my waiter Christina said they didn't accept discover cc but took it anyways at first. Come January 10th I noticed on my bank statements I was falsely charged a second time from the comedy store - La Jolla for $30.17. Tried calling the comedy store to resolve this but of course no answer ! read more

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Scam artist of a place, bought tickets on the website and told us instantly "we don't except these" and told us to leave. Never going back to this place ever again and won't recommend it to anyone unless they want to get scammed read more

The Comedy Store - Comedy Clubs Near Me - La Jolla, California

Comedy shows are my all time favorite pastime. I've been to American Comedy Co., big venues in LA like the Laugh Factory, Improv, Hollywood Comedy store, Wilshire theater and even small venues like bar lubitsch. Comedy Store in La Jolla is my favorite spot of them all. Service is on par with any other comedy club. Drinks are reasonably priced. I love the size, the vibe and that it's close to great restaurants to go to before shoes. The thai restaurant, AROI, behind the comedy store is a great place to grab a bit before. La Jolla is a pretty sleepy town after 9 so there aren't many places to grab a drink after. Comedy store can get a bit cold, especially if you are sitting under an air vent so even if it's hot outside, I'd definitely always bring a jacket. If you don't want to get made fun of, don't sit up front. read more

I attended the Ryan Davis comedy show tonight. He was amazing and our server did the best she could with all the drink orders. The 1 star is for the "bouncer" they had. I'll just tell the story and let you decide for yourself. Ryan Davis was very engaging and was communicating with the audience. My group shouted out a couple of comments and he asked us follow-up questions. We had a great back-and-forth, which is standard for comedy shows. However, the security guy eventually came up to our table and scolded us, accusing us of heckling the comedian. When I questioned him, he said he was very clear about "the rules" when we came in. I asked him, "So, if the comedian asks us a question, we're not allowed to answer!?" His response, "If he asks you specifically, you may answer the question. But if he asks the audience in general, that's a rhetorical question and you're not allowed to answer." I challenged that and he responded with something like, "Comedy is silent." Ummm...Huh??? I called the manager to clarity their policy. He said some comedians don't like it when people comment and then they get mad at security for not intervening. Come on, folks, this is a comedy club and if you're going to alienate your patrons, why even bother? I will not be going back to this venue anytime soon, especially after reading all the other reviews that mention a "rude employee". This leads me to believe that it's either the same employee my group encountered or this establishment does not hire well. Either way, I would suggest to management to have more extensive training for your security so that they can read the room and understand the nuances of comedy. Additionally, take some time to have an in-depth conversation with your comedians to find out what they are comfortable accepting in terms of audience participation. Then communicate this to your staff so that each show caters to the style and creativity of each comedian. Case in point, I spoke with Ryan Davis after the show and told him that we got in trouble for talking to him. He said he wished they hadn't done that and then he needed to speak with them. That shouldn't be his responsibility. He is the talent and it's up to the Comedy Store management to clarify those details with each performer so they can put on their best show. One final suggestion: for the love of God, train your employees to understand the actual definition of "heckling". read more

Went out May 27 to see comedian Ali Siddiq never been to a comedy club so I didn't know what to expect but this is not for me. My wife and I bought the VIP tickets and I didn't feel VIP at all I really don't know what the VIP got me other then being crammed in like sardines. The show was great but that was about it it was too many people to close the drinks were alright. It's not a place I see myself visiting anytime soon. read more

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Had a party of 6 with tickets but didn't make it past the door because of the horrible staff. This bouncer(in picture) was extremely rude to all of us and he sexually harrased my wife and sister so we decided not to go in. We are making sure everyone knows how horrible their staff is. We will never return if this guy stays employed there. read more

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Great shows! I've never had a bad time here. I'm not a fan of the two drink minimum or that sparkling water costs as much as a cocktail... but it's worth the cost to see some amazing comedians. Don't park in the grocery store parking lot! (They will tow you) read more

They dont have food anymore, watching the stuttering comedian. The drinks are good and strong, the service is awesome. Dont park by vons, possibly you can get towed. The ambiance is nostalgic but organized. read more

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Legendary stage. Great Tuesday bucket mic [just call in and get your name on the list for a chance to earn a 3 minute spot. You're funnier than you think!] read more

Had a great time there twatching the great TONY HINCHCLIFFE tonight at this place which is in my back yard. Tony was a Master of Comedic genius! I've seen him before and not a single solitary joke was recycled! 100% Fresh Grade A+ comedy with local and national fresh takes just conjured up on the spot! Pure comedic brilliance. I recommend all watch Kill Tony regularly, but he brought the HEAT and was absolutely on fire tonight. Now, for the not so good aspects....the fat, rude, doughy front door goon is an absolute a$$hole. Full stop. He's clearly on some kind of a power trip. Unnecessarily rude and unprofessional. Ultimately I was able to get a kind angel to give me a ticket but that guy was such a (clearly) under-endowed a$$hole that when I finally got a ticket, nothing gave me more satisfaction than telling him to go Fu€k himself with my eyes when I finally got graced with kindness to get a ticket to the show I was more than happy and willing to pay for. Best comedy show I've ever seen in San Diego. However from a business owner perspective, the comedy store is doing themselves no favour by having such a small, insecure petty man, unfriendly unnuanced pathetic excuse for a man as their front door guy, their first impression to San Diegans with money to spend. If you want just a few moments of memorable and meaningful joy in your life, go see Tony Hinchcliffe. If you can see him outside of this venue I encourage you to do so. They are not welcoming. They do not value patrons. But beggars can't be choosers, so if you must, suck up the poison attitude and bitterness and make the best of it. I did and I have no regrets, but consumers should know what they are in for. Tony Hinchcliffe Rules the Comedy Universe. Sometimes he is kind enough to bring his genius to our shores. read more

I pride myself in being a popcorn connoisseur, and never would I have guessed that the comedy store would have one of the best popcorns I've ever had. Definitely snag a bag. Drinks weren't bad! They do have a 2 drink minimum (twist my arm). read more

I also saw Jeff Garlin and I thought he was hilarious. I probably laughed for 20 minutes straight. This place is always fun to me, I've been going for 26 years. The bathrooms are newer nicer and other than that it's almost exactly the same. I have seen some now very famous comics before the fame, and some already famous. This is a great place for a date night and always cheers me up. They only serve popcorn so grab dinner before or after. One time I didn't laugh the entire time, once in 26 years. Pretty Funny Women is also hilarious despite being amateurs. don't go to the one downtown, it's not authentic like this and they have food and POLES in the seating area. This is the spot for the best comics and seating. From experience I'd say the Saturday night late show is the best because the comic has worked 3 crowds at that point and starts refining their material. read more

We will definitely come back! Solid service- come early if you want seats up front. Ambiance is great. And great location too read more