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The Comedy Vault

3.3 (59 reviews)
Open • 6:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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Rachana P.

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.

Let's get this show on the road
Rhonda S.

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.

Inside the venue
Teresa M.

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!!!

Sam Tripoli at the comedy vault

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

My husband Joachim , A.K.A. The Tartarian Meltdown, left, with headliner Sam Tripoli, right.
Lindsay A.

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!

Special Event  Days of Our Lives  Meet and Greet and show
Mary R.

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

Mayra M.

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!

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

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Food is alright. I would skip the food - order the drinks and enjoy the show. It's a nice intimate location

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Saw stone cold and the jackel there at the beginning of may- awesome service and venue- only downside was check in was very slow

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Highly recommend this place. Great spot for a date night or a night out with friends. I've been here twice and both times were great.

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CG's Comedy Club

4.1(20 reviews)
16.4 mi

Whyyyyy in the world are there only eight reviews here?! Go go go!…read more A good friend of mine suggested a girls night out and found CG's - admittedly, our hopes weren't high, due to the limited Yelp reviews. For the price point ($20 + 2 drinks at the show), we figured, worth a shot! It FAR exceeded expectations! Glenn is the owner, and is extremely hands on. We had a group of four attending, and wanted to ensure we sat together. We called and gave the names of the girls, and come Friday morning, Glenn realized that one of our party members hadn't purchased her tickets yet. He personally called us back to let us know that tickets were limited, and to get her ticket ASAP. Talk about hospitality. But it didn't stop there! The night of the show, we had another friend become available and want to attend - unfortunately, tickets were sold out. We called and called, but it was 20 minutes to doors open, and we figured we were SOL. Right as doors opened (as we were about to leave), Glenn called us, explaining that it was likely there'd be a cancellation, but explained he couldn't guarantee anything. He was extremely respectful and understanding. Our friend decided to give it a go, and when we arrived, who was at the door - but Glenn! Once he realized who we were, he said he'd make it work regardless, and found us an extra chair. He catered to our party so well, and was so genuinely sweet. Our server was fantastic and attentive, and drinks came out quickly. All their service was great. We ordered mixed drinks and the pours were generous! The shows themselves were also laugh-so-hard-you're-crying funny! There were two opening acts and then the headliner, which was another welcome surprise, as we didn't realize there'd be additional acts. This is a small, intimate venue so you'll be close to your neighbors, but we absolutely loved the show and every employee we dealt with. Can't wait to recommend this to friends and return!

Small place but accommodating…read more Parked up the street. Entered into a small waiting room. The lady behind the window checked us in, then a gentleman came in and explained the rules. We had to silence our phones and make sure to buy 2 drinks each. We were a little late for the opener was performing. They sat us at the middle front table. I liked the way you light up the menu to get a waitress to come. We each had a tropical cocktail then a seltzer. Comedy was great. We were at the later show. At the end, we were talking to one of the comedians and the workers kept pushing us out which was a little rude. That's the reason for minus 1 star. Other than that we had a great experience.

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CG's Comedy Club - Comedian Bryan McCree

Comedian Bryan McCree

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Zanies

Zanies

3.6(160 reviews)
24.2 mi
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Learned that the promotion tickets are not for the shows I want to see. Have enjoyed the shows so…read morefar. Staff are great and I pass the greeter a $5 for a front row seat at the stage. 2 item minimum and validated parking makes for an affordable evening. Easy online ordering with prices showing the total with all fees and tax. Easy check in with your name at the front desk, no tickets issued. Have never had anything but Coke and mixed nuts. They certainly keep everything spotless but they do keep you packed in like sardines.

I'm not sure why people give this place less than 5 stars, You're going for a night of laughs, not…read morea dining experience or some kind of alcoholic gastro experience. It's laughs. And they deliver. We've been here a few times since November of 2025 and I even got to see Kevin Bozeman there (if you haven't caught his act, check him out: https://www.youtube.com/@TheeKevinBozeman). Sure, there's a two ITEM minimum. Get the pretzel and a drink, or two drinks, or whatever, I don't care what you get. You're there to laugh. The servers are attentive and the seating is comfortable (despite being a bit crammed in). The warm ups have been great. They are very interactive with lots of crowd work. They validate your parking and offer you two free passes if you can show them that you follow them on Instagram. So, free parking and free passes. Seems like a great night out to me. And you get to see some awesome comedy. My only detraction is that you're packed in like sardines, so go early and find a place where you won't feel too packed in. And they let you meet the headliners afterward. I love Zanies in Rosemont!

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Improv Playhouse

Improv Playhouse

3.9(19 reviews)
35.0 mi
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The entertainment space provides an intimate and close-up experience for the audience. It is…read moregeneral admission with seating on a first come, first serve basis. There are pre-packaged snacks and beverages available for purchase. The actors for the Dracula radio show gave great performances, especially the actor that played Dracula. There was great sound and visual effects that enhanced the show. There is easy access to free parking in the same lot as the venue. It would be great to see other shows offered in the future. The only critique would be that the folding chairs could be more comfortable.

We visited the Improv Playhouse as a part of Mom's Night Out. Most of us had no clue what to expect…read moreand were surprised to arrive for our showtime and realize we were the only 5 people who would be in the audience. We all had a good laugh about this (both the performers and our group) and our group quietly hoped that the performance would actually be funny as there wasn't a huge crowd to buffer with. All of that to say, we were absolutely delighted by the show. The group of performers that evening were wonderful and truly funny. You could see their connection, adaptability and ability to think on their feet. It truly was an enjoyable experience at the Improv and we were happy to have gone. They have snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available for purchase (cash only) which was a nice offering as well.

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Improv Playhouse - Hipsters getting a kick out of a stand-up routine.

Hipsters getting a kick out of a stand-up routine.

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