My husband and I went to see Headliner Sam Tripoli at The Comedy Vault on Thursday, March 26, 2025, and we had a helluva time! We arrived when the doors opened at 6:30 pm, and had V.I.P. Tickets, which meant we were sitting right in front of the mic. We checked in, were taken to our seats, and ordered our snacks: canned espressos with cream, a tray of delicious spinach-artichoke dip served with fresh veggies and fried pita, and a tray of deep-fried pickles with ranch. YUM! The host got us warmed up, then Chicago's Joe Kilgallon came on and brought us a ton of laughs. I had never heard his stuff before, and was really impressed. Sam Tripoli then came out and knocked it outta the park. Our faces hurt from laughing so much!! The crowd was lively, the jokes and stories were poppin, and it was just an awesome time. After the show, we were able to meet and shake hands with Sam and thank him for a great time, and scored some awesome merch. The whole staff, from check-in to security to our servers, were courteous and professional. It was about an hour from Chicago but well-worth they trip, and we'd definitely go again. Great atmosphere in beautiful, charming Downtown Batavia. All the facilities were well-kept and clean. Thank you, Comedy Vault, for an awesome night out! read more

The Comedy Vault - My husband Joachim , A.K.A. The Tartarian Meltdown, left, with headliner Sam Tripoli, right. - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

Sam Tripoli is the man! Great staff, great service. Every time I've gone it's always been a blast. read more

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Such a great little spot, a true gem. Larger names than you would expect at first glance come here, so don't sell it short! Also, lots of places nearby to grab food & drinks pre or post show, with easy parking options, too! Perhaps my favorite thing about this place is the quick and easy communication - I messed up an order once, picked the wrong day, (my fault), and I emailed them asking if they could fix it - it was an @gmail.com, so I wasn't sure how reliable that was, lol, but they responded quickly, and fixed my error, when they did not really have to. I really appreciated that! When I had questions about our larger group attending a show last weekend, they responded quickly, gave suggestions about good spots to go beforehand, and advice about when to arrive. You can tell its a real place, run by real people, who want to do good business so people return! There is a 2 item minimum for a show, does NOT have to be alcohol, just an FYI. read more

Been here MANY times and will go many more! The staff/venue are wonderful and, the food/drinks are great! Love having a great club like this nearby. ​​​​​​​ I read through the negative comments here and, I'm surprised at the people who leave negative comments simply because they don't understand how a club works. There's always a 2 drink minimum, no you can't interact with the talent (unless spoken too first), and no they're not going to let drunk obnoxious people in to ruin the show for everyone else. This is the case at EVERY comedy club. I've been to many shows who have been ruined by attendees who can't follow rules so, I'm grateful that the Comedy Vault makes an effort to avoid that. read more

First time at the Comedy Vault and it was a success. Similar to other comedy venues, there was a 2 item minimum. We ordered a couple of drinks and snacks. Due to the minimum, we felt that the snacks menu is limited especially for a 7:30 show. The mozzarella sticks should have been warmer so that a modest cheese pull could have been completed. The spinach artichoke dip was average but it was nice to see some fresh veggies included as the side. The drinks were solid and fairly priced as well. The staff were prompt and brought things items out in a reasonable time. Seating is tight. There is minimal room in between tables and chairs. This is a more intimate venue and you may share a table with other patrons. Not a big deal for me as we're all there to have a good time. The openers were great and the main act was no exception. I would easily come back but would choose to dine elsewhere and save my 2 items for the drink menu. read more

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I've been here about 4x and I always have a good time. I just saw Sam Tripoli and he was great! The comedians before Sam were also hilarious, the entire room was cracking up. The service is good. I had some espresso beans with a non alcoholic beverage. You'll definitely have a great time if you're not a stiff and get offended easily. read more

I wanted to reach out and share that we had a great date night at your venue. This was our second time attending, and we thoroughly enjoyed the comedians once again. Your waitstaff is always friendly and remains as efficient as possible, even with the large crowds in attendance. read more

Have been twice. Both times were great. Like any comedy club there is a 2 drink minimum. Service is good. Comedians both times were hilarious. Definitely a great night out. Would like to see more variety in food from the kitchen. read more

This place is cool but $9 for a medium size glass of Diet Coke WITHOUT free refills is just insane.

Great place! Staff is helpful and responsive. Great local place to see comedy! Great way to see local talent but also growing nationally. read more

Venue requires customers to purchase two menu items ($10 fries and $5 bottle of water) to attend a show. Venue requires customers to put a credit card on file despite customer requests to pay in cash. Customers are not allowed to pay for their purchases at the time of service. I asked multiple times to pay my bill but they refused. They held the check until the end of the show and then had the audacity to hint at a tip. I paid in cash as noted on my receipt but my credit card was still charged. I will be contacting the venue on the next business day to discuss these very inappropriate business practices. Will not be doing business with these folks ever again. I would love to hear from their management as soon as possible. read more

Great comedy club. There are a lot of smaller acts you likely won't see at Schaumburg or Rosemont, and some mid-level to big names too. It looks like they're getting better known; there are more big names this year. Service is awesome; staff is friendly. It's a pretty small club; there really aren't any bad seats. Prices are almost always cheaper than Schaumburg or Rosemont too. Parking is nice and close; right behind the building. The only knock is having to wait in line outside in the winter. There's really no choice though; they have no more room. So glad there is a great club out here in west burbs. Much closer (and better) than going to Schaumburg! read more

A great place to see a comedy show. The service was friendly and fast. Went to a late show so wasn't able to try the food. I recommend you to check it out sometime. read more

A very neat place to see a comedy show. We had tickets in advance for the early afternoon show to see Kevin Nealand. There was a two drink minimum which was explained to us upon being seated. We ordered our first drink right away (I think you could also get a food item to count toward the minimum). The waitstaff were really hustling prior to and during the show, it was excellent service. Since we didn't have VIP tickets, we had the choice of sitting along the wall (nope...it was terrible, there were wooden posts in front of some of those seats) or on the left side of the stage which were great seats. We chose the left of the stage and were not disappointed. It has good audio in the place, comfortable yet a bit crammed seating. It was a sold out show so I assume they were packing in as many people as possible. There were some bar food items on the menu which was nice to offer in case you needed a snack. The items were the average mozzarella sticks, fried zucchini, beer nuggets and fried pickle spears. Also noted there were nachos, spinach dip, veggies and hummus, and chicken bites. We already had a meal prior, so we just got drinks. They had a huge selection of drinks, from wine, craft beer, signature cocktails, nonalcoholic drinks, wine, seltzers, mixers, domestics and imports. If you can't find something to drink here you are too picky! The only, onlllllyyyyy thing that completely ruined our show was one very loud and obnoxious woman shouting and laughing like a sick hyena directly behind us. Seems there is one in every crowd... but THIS time was BAD. EVERYone turned around to stare at her repeatedly, and unfortunately the more people turned around to look at her the louder she got. The poor waitstaff really couldn't do anything about this disruptive behavior ... I mean, it IS a comedy show. It's too bad though, couldn't hardly hear the punchlines. This building used to be an old bank years ago. The bar is located inside the old bank vault, hence the name of the bar is "The Vault" -- VERY cool!!! I would come back to see another show for sure. read more

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First time going to a comedy show, love that it's local and we don't have to go super far. Got there before show time because their website does state first come first serve seating. Got a good seat around 630 and staff was welcoming overall. Our waitress took a long time to get to our table while we saw some tables around us getting served, I asked the general manager who seemed a bit annoyed but she shared our waitress was new and all tables get seated at the same time so it can cause some bottlenecks. All good, we waited until she got to us and enjoyed the show. Drinks and food were food, I'd say average bar snacks but don't plan for an actual dinner if you're hungry. The overall feel was chill and they are super serious about hecklers and people acting foolish which is great to see. Someone did actually get kicked out during the show which shows they're not playing games! Will definitely be back! read more

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Enjoyed a show here. The good: Smaller venue so more interaction with the comedians. Service is quick drinks and prices fair for a two drink minimum place. The drawbacks - it is a smaller venue so it feels tight in there because tables are jammed up next to each out. Definitely would go back. read more

My husband and I recently moved to Winfield and was so excited to learn we had a comedy club so close to us! Even more excited to see one of our favorites, Dave Koechner, was going to be there! This place is just amazing! It's small and intimate - love all the colors and lighting. Great artwork all around! Every employee we encountered was so friendly, and the wait staff is just awesome!!! I wish I knew our waiters name, but he was just so nice, good vibes, and great service! Whoever was serving the left side next to the stage, shoutout to him! Honestly most food served at comedy clubs we've been to (improv in Schaumburg and zanies in Rosemont) is just ok. So we ate before the show, but my friend wanted mozzarella sticks. They were so good! They even mixed some Parmesan cheese in the marinara sauce! Yum! We will definitely try more food in the future now. I love that they have a mocktail list and craft sodas! Gives non drinkers some good options. Dave Koechner was HILARIOUS and AMAZING! My husband and I have been to a lot of comedy shows in our time, and Dave easily went into our top 3 favorite shows. He interacted with the crowd, and the joke about how his 4 out of 5 kids were conceived, is one of the best jokes we've ever heard in our life. His opener, Rob Maher, was equally as hilarious! Any comedian who makes jokes about eating ass immediately goes into our favorite list lol. They made such an awesome duo together. I just loved this venue and we can't wait to go back!!! read more

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Here for an event on off hours. This event was amazing It was with two gentleman from Days of Our Lives The place is clean The snacks were delicious I had dough bites desert and mozzarella cheese sticks I drank citrus pool side soda which was yummy I did do the VIP but the show was organized and timed and steady moving with a lot of laughs I am going back in April for another show for sure and maybe sooner Restrooms were clean also Thumbs up read more

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I had the WORST experience of my life at a comedy club at The Comedy Vault. Was with my two friends and a spouse for the Tammy show. These two were so excited, and I'll admit that they were being loud and a little rowdy. Apparently someone came and said something to each of them, but I didn't see that. Somehow, I, who was sitting in between the twins, got kicked out with one of them. They said that "the group" was talked to several times, but nobody EVER said a word to the husband or I. I told them several times that I did nothing and was never "talked to", but they insisted that I was. I would not recommend this place if you want to laugh out loud or have fun. It's a COMEDY place, NOT an opera for crying out loud! read more

Comedy clubs in our area have vanished since covid. So when the Comedy Vault opened, we were thrilled to have a new outlet close to home. The other night we finally made our way in. The inside is a lot bigger that I thought it would be. We were the first people here and got the front and center table, which made for a great experience. It's worth noting that you'll be seated here, and may not get the table/seats that you want, so arrive early! We saw a pair of comics including a local guy that put on great performances. As we were sitting front and center, the headliner comic talked to us and our friends a bit, which made the experience all the more better. Drink-wise..they make just about everything here. Come in thirsty with an appetite for comedy. Cheers. read more

The Comedy Vault - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

Don't sleep on this gem, 5 star acts all the way around. And the staff is by far the most professional . Drinks were good and the acts are to top notch. read more

If you get GA tickets, you should either bring four people and come immediately at doors, or not come at all, because you and three others will be crammed around a small round-top table. It's so tight that the guy behind me made a joke like "don't get any ideas!" and then poked my sides? apparently as a joke? (That's not the venue's fault, obviously, but it was very bizarre. I'd rather go somewhere where you don't feel like you're seated on some rando's lap, close enough to feel entitled to touch someone next to you) They make a big deal about not heckling the comic and making sure everyone is quiet and respectful... so why were people talking so loudly in the back throughout the show that I thought about shushing them? Why didn't any staff ask them to quiet down? No way they missed it. The food and drinks are city prices despite being on the Fox River, which fine, need to make your money somehow... but then why were the chips my friend and I ate totally stale? Why did they charge my friend's card in error, for an amount she didn't recognize, four days after the show? And why, when we had gotten lined up directly opposite the merch table - as the table was being set up, when the only directive was "merch in the back", and where exactly the line was going to begin hadn't been announced yet - why did they tell us to go to the very back of the line, which was now 50 people long? We were literally the first people in line, but we had posted up ACROSS from the merch table instead of NEXT TO the merch table... because we didn't want to crowd the comic setting it up. We drove from the city. It's 1:15 to get back. We didn't feel like waiting an hour when we should have waited two minutes. We left. So yeah. I'll never be back. On the other hand, the comics and host were funny. I'm sure teaching in Naperville would have indeed sucked. read more

I'm reaching out to express my disappointment for your accessibility and for my experience at the Ben Bailey show. My dad had contacted you on 12/26 regarding accessible accommodations for the 1/22 show. The email communication was great, it looked like everything was under control, and yet I still called and left a message 1-2 days before the show with no response. When we arrived at the show, which is in an inaccessible building, we were met with confusion and workers who acted incompetent, leaving a growing line of people behind us, as I was halfway in the entryway with people in front and behind just staring and glaring for the ridiculous amount of time we had to wait for the staff. Their response to us was uncomfortable and awkward. We showed the email proof that we had written previously, and yet we just kept getting the run around. It was like I was the first handciap person they had encountered, which makes sense since your venue is, at worse, not compliant with ADA laws, and at best, not friendly and welcoming to people with disabilities. When the incompetent and unfriendly staff showed us their "solution," I actually laughed. It was in the back corner by the trash cans. My party took matters into their own hands to set ourselves so I could enjoy the show that we paid for with dignity. I'll cite some of the violations below for your convenience: ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010) Entrance & Seating: There must be an accessible entrance, and a reasonable number of wheelchair-accessible seating areas with comparable sightlines. Pathways & Bathrooms: There must be an accessible path of travel throughout the venue, including restrooms and any service areas. I was given instruction to cross the very busy, large Main Street should I need to use the washroom. On a negative 7 degree day in a snowstorm, it was bad enough to not have safe or accessible parking, but I was then expected to completely leave a show I paid for to go across the street? While I understand and appreciate that Comedy Vault resides in an historic building, it doesn't excuse the abhorent treatment inside the venue nor does it completely cover your exterior barriers. Historic buildings are not automatically exempt from providing accessible entry under the Americans with Disabilities Act, but I understand and appreciate that you do have some flexibility. While the exterior entrance wasn't the main issue for me because I had the forsight to bring multiple mobility aids because I can never count on a venue to actually be accommodating, the across the street bathroom option was laughable. The treatment inside the facility was laughable. I deserved to be treated with dignity and respect and instead was met with a venue that operates breaking the law with horrible staff. read more

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My wife and I caught Brian Posehn at the Comedy Vault. It was a Thursday evening show. The staff were very friendly, showed us to our seats, and quickly took our drink order. The drinks were pretty reasonably priced. They have several signature cocktails. There are also several non-alcoholic cocktails, which is nice for designated drivers. The venue itself is somewhat small. I did a quick count before the show are there were roughly 150 seats. But I think this is great because you're close to the stage no matter where you sit. They also have a very strict no heckling policy. A gentleman about six seats over kept making comments during the first few minutes of Brian's set. They quietly took care of the situation rather quickly. We had a great time and will definitely be back to see more great shows! read more

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I recently came to the comedy vault to see a show, and was less than enthused by the policies, and some of the staff. I really wanted to like and support this venue further, but after this visit, I am sure that once was more than enough. To start, there is a requirement of a 2 item per person minimum purchase if you're watching a show. However, they make it feel like it is the most profound inconvenience if you ask for a water, even if you did know it wasn't gonna count towards the minimum. Not to mention, the soft drinks are 6$ and are filled to the brim with ice. We understand & definitely wanted to support by abiding to these policies, but what was going to be a 35$ (cost of the ticket) night, ended up being a 60$ night. We were charged a 20% service fee for asking to split the bill amongst TWO people. and a 3% charge to our cards just for using a card (... and they do not accept cash). We were served by someone who was less than thrilled to be serving us, and only spoke to us when she absolutely had to (and was super snippy when we asked her apple Apple Pay). she also stood directly in front of our table when collecting our beverages at the last five minutes the show, and was they for quite a bit (we had 2 glasses and 1 plate). I genuinely wanted to like this place, but I will say, there is a wonderful amount of comedy venues in the area that definitely could use most support. This one however, I would think twice. read more

I've literally never had a worse customer service interaction with a company in my life. I will never go back. Funny Bone in St. Charles is a much better option or the bar across the street from this dump is great too if you're looking for something to do in Batavia. read more

I wish I could give them a 0, but that's not an option. I came here with friends and they decided to not let us in for being drunk, when we are all sober. Even the owner came up and doubled down on it, after the bouncer admitted that he could see we weren't drunk. Don't come here. They are happy to not let people in, kick them out, or ban people for no reason at all, and then keep their money after. I'm seeing here in other reviews that people get kicked out for laughing too hard?? Unbelievable. read more

For starters.... Site said doors open at 5:00. Standing outside in 90 degree heat at 6:00 still waiting for doors to open

This is what Batavia has needed in the downtown for years! I've been here the first two nights and the comics have been awesome, and the atmosphere is friendly, with a great staff. You won't be disappointed, and if you are, you're probably a prude. It's time to get out, so get down here and see a show, ya prude! read more

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Had a blast at the comedy vault on a Sunday night. We saw 4 comedians and they all had some funny stuff. The place was pretty empty but the staff was great. We will definitely be back. What a great addition to Batavia! read more

Really fun comedy show when I went. One thing that did kind of put a downer on me was that EACH person had a 2 food/drink minimum. that's why I'm taking one star away. As someone who doesn't drink much and likes to eat on the cleaner side, it was a little frustrating for me bc the bill did rack up bc drinks and food are not super cheap. Again, great performers and ambiance! read more

Extremely rude staff & management. Our fun night out was ruined & we will never go back

Had a great time. Laughed a lot. Easy to get to with lots of parking. Tickets were easy to get online.

Horrible management. I saw them refuse a bachelorette party the other night. They told them they were drunk while waiting in line and then refused to give them a refund. They did not look drunk at all. I think it was a scam. Could they have over sold tickets? read more

Terrible Experience Absolute worst customer service and treatment of patrons I have ever witnessed. Our small party included 3 people total. We arrived 15mins prior to start of show and ordered our required 2 drink minimum to help avoid the need once the show started. The host and opening act were funny and engaging but fair warning- you cannot laugh here or engage back with the talent. They will target you for laughing and enjoying yourself and you will be kicked out prior to start of show and the card you put on file will be overcharged by 2 drinks with 20% gratuity. Stay far away from this place- better to spend your time and money elsewhere. Special note to the big-boned bouncer that escorted us 3 ladies out this past Saturday and was not able to give us a reason for the early end to our evening- Completely unprofessional. The surrounding tables of large groups of people yelling at you and questioning why you were kicking us out should have flicked that little light on in your head. I understand the need to keep fellow patrons safe and to be sure the show is not being ran/ruined by audiences and for all eyes to be on the talent, but you targeted us. We were not drunk or tipsy - we were honestly laughing and engaging with the comics. I recommend you do some soul searching and maybe do better next time. I also understand that the establishment was busted that same night for over-capacity. Will never return here, Hope this saves future peeps from wasting their money and time with the Comedy Vault in Batavia. read more

I wish I could give - stars. I received free email tickets to check out tonight's show, it was going well. I was enjoying myself, laughing, and having a decent time. I will be honest when I laugh I tend to clap if pretty funny and say right... similar to someone saying yeah or um as they speak. It wasn't meant to be disrespectful just simply engaging in the show. The show had maybe 15 -20 people at the most and the energy was low, I simply was trying to enjoy the show. As I am watching the show, I received a few pokes in my left side and was asked to be quiet by some guy/staff...I thought I was asked to be quiet but I was actually asked to leave for laughing and saying right. My laugh/reaction/response has been the same for years, been to several comedy shows and have never been asked to leave for laughing too much or too loud. I apologized and said I am really sorry I was just watching the show and I would be quiet, but no we had to leave. If you are looking for a quiet and lifeless place to go to, this is your place. Just crazy that I cant laugh at a comedy show. Np as I am not welcomed there again and was actually band for laughing too loud. I would never never never recommend this place to anyone looking for a good time. read more

I went to the Comedy Vault to see a show and they treated everyone horribly. You go to comedy shows to laugh and have fun, not to be treated badly. I would never recommend this place! read more

This place is so much fun. Great comedians, including starting acts didn't love standing in the cold until they open the doors but I guess that's expected would definitely recommend. read more

This place is the most judgemental, bias place I have ever come across. I love that they band people for NO REASON. Band some for over a year, no letter, not notified, NOTHING. Then the day we purchase tickets get told we are band. Only reason is because a bartender had a personal ventenda against us. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. They go against what their employees say and not what is real. They are a very very shitty establishment. I am sorry to anyone that gets banned from here for no reason. read more

Love the comedians and I support comedy. By $12 service charge when you buy tickets? Gtfoh. I have to pay you to pay you? At least spit on it first before you screw me, hid it in the ticket price or something! read more