Sunday nights can be a downer if you work a soulless, depressing, lackluster, and cringe job with s…read moresoulless, ignorant, demanding, and awful boss. For $20, and a two drink minimum, the 7:30pm Sunday night show can turn your frown upside down with a showcase of 6-10 comedians making you laugh, smile, and forgot the dark day coming up around the corner. Pretty good value! Drinks are the most expensive in the city...$8 for Liquid Death Club Soda, $15+ for draft deer and wells cocktails...It's going to be a $40-50+ night, but that's still probably cheaper than your therapist.

I just happened to be in San Fran and saw that this club was a few blocks away. This place is…read moredifficult to find. You see a stairwell from the street, then walk up and see this building. Keep walking around, then you'll see the signs and the entrance where you enter security and a metal detector. Inside you'll see a typical comedy club, a bar, cocktail tables and a stage. I had the vodka strawberry lemonade served in a cocktail shaker, which I kept. There's a 2 drink minimum, which is standard for almost all comedy clubs. The show was hilarious! I had a great time and I was totally solo.

Looking for a fun and affordable night out in San Francisco? Then look no further than Cheaper Than…read moreTherapy. The bar area has a great vibe and all the comedians were great! Haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Do yourself a favor and check it out. Seriously go do it. The tickets are only $25 and you will be supporting local Bay Area comedians.

First time at this comedy club and it was a a great experience. Comedians were great, easy to find…read morelocation, atmosphere was energetic and service was great. Most definitely recommend to everyone.

Attended a hand full of times now and sat both up and downstairs. What I like about Cobb's is the…read moreprofessionalism and efficiency. The stage can been seen pretty good at every seat. The staff are nice enough and it's clean. They have a decent amount of NA drinks and some bites that come quick. The only dislike I can think of is the bathroom situation for women it's a tiny one, seems odd to me. But it could be worse I suppose. I will be returning to Cobb's as I believe it is one of the only good comedy clubs in SF.

I won't be coming back to Cobb's after this experience…read more Before the show, I was told I couldn't stand on the public sidewalk outside while waiting for my date. Because I had to move, my date had trouble finding me. Once inside, we were told we could be kicked out if we didn't comply with the two-drink minimum. I asked for table water. Instead, the server brought three overpriced bottles of sparkling water. We didn't order sparkling water, didn't drink them, and were still charged for them. What made the experience even worse was how aggressively the drink minimum was enforced during the actual show. Servers repeatedly came back to our table demanding that we order more drinks while the comedians were performing. Rather than being able to focus on the show we had paid to see, we kept having to stop watching, interact with the servers, and deal with pressure to order additional beverages. It was incredibly distracting and took away from the entire point of being there. I understand that a venue can have a two-drink minimum. What I don't understand is why enforcing that policy needs to interfere with the performance or involve repeatedly bothering customers in the middle of the show. The staff and servers we interacted with were also unnecessarily rude and made us feel more like a problem to be managed than paying customers trying to enjoy a night out. I've been to Punch Line many times and have never had an experience like this. Whatever the policies at Cobb's may be, there's a professional and respectful way to communicate and enforce them. This wasn't it. Between the treatment outside, the threat of being removed over the drink minimum, being charged for sparkling water we didn't ask for or drink, the rude treatment, and servers repeatedly interrupting us during the performance to demand more drink orders, this was an incredibly unpleasant experience.

Went to a comedy show here last Friday. Conveniently located by the Muni/Bart!…read moreThe owner, Tony, is hilarious and welcoming. The mix of talent was a range of up-and-coming comics. My partner and I had a great time during each set. Lots of jokes about tech, dating, AI, and homeless folks. You know, the SF standard. With that said, the bar is intimate. Every seat is a good seat so you will likely be part of the show in some way (no hiding here!). If you are easily offended, maybe stop by the bar first to loosen up before you settle in for the show. Our drinks were creative and there is something for everyone. My favorite was the Tropic Thunder (pina colada vibes) and espresso martini. I would definitely recommend to catch a show, bring your sense of humor, and support this club.

They were giving away free labor day weekend comedy fest tickets on eventbrite, so I took this…read moreopportunity to check the place out. To drink I had a lemon drop and pomegranate cosmo. Both cocktails were made well, with great flavor. Service was a bit slow. And the comedians hanging out in the back near the entrance were chatting away during other comics' performances so it was hard to hear while sitting at the bar. It's a small bar and lounge, with an upstairs level, the venue crowded as expected on a holiday weekend. The place could use some improvement, but I appreciated the friendly folks, free entertainment, and decent drinks. UPDATE 9/8/26: I checked the charges on my credit card two days later, and it turns out the bar staff added an extra tip on my card without me signing for this. Charging my card without my approval or knowledge is NOT okay. So, I had to drop my rating. This says a lot about what kind of establishment they are.

Christa, thank you so much! Very attentive, quick and helpful! very Good Friday nightread more

C. One of the Best comedy spot in the bay!! Great mix of old school and new school comedians,…read moredrinks and food is great as well , my go to date spot.

Just had a great Saturday night show laughing at Amir K. jokes…read more Thank you! The club being not large allowed for an intimate atmosphere and for those two hours I felt like we were all one big dysfunctional family. Laughed till I cried. Price of the admission was great, drinks service a bit slow (no matter though, I was busy laughing). And. I did enjoy my two hot chocolate drinks.

We've been here maybe half a dozen times -- we love how cozy and small the venue is, the shows are…read moregenerally good. Last night, the service was 1-star terrible. We got there early -- there were maybe 5 tables occupied. Ordered the mandatory 2 items per person, plus 2 waters. Popcorn and nachos came (no napkins), then drinks (no water). We asked for the water again, plus napkins. Never came. We saw other tables getting water, not us. After waiting about an hour and a half from the first ask, I just went up to the bar myself. Toward the end of the show, the checks are usually handed out a little early, collected early, and people can get outta there as soon as the show ends. Not last night. Handed out too late, so many people waiting around after the show to settle up. They need to fix their operations.

What a nice venue that they flipped from an underutilized parking lot in between buildings during…read moreCovid 2021 summer time into a glowing outdoor patio lounge area! Half of the comedians were legit funny. The other half was probably impromptu winging it while on stage. They serve up drinks at the front before seating. I had an enjoyable outing, glad it was outdoors and laughs were much needed during this pandemic!

It was alright. I like that there was no minimum drink required and the drinks were good (at…read moreleast, those that we had). Comedians were ok, not horrible, not exactly laugh out load. I didn't care for the fact that no where online could I find any comedian names beforehand - therefore, I wasn't expecting much. Bought tickets online ($53 for 2 with svc fee) a few weeks in advance. For entry, a woman checked our names off a list then we walked down the flight of stairs that had prohibition era decor. The venue is intimate. Seating is extremely tight (definitely seats less than 100 people). I would suggest that if you go, do NOT sit up front for obvious reasons (like being the subject matter and/or ridiculed), but also because those in front rows were literally spit on (unintentionally of course) by the headliner that raised his voice/yelled as part of his skit - from the side view where we sat and because of the spotlights, we seriously saw the spit travel through the air, land on people who then retracted a bit in shock - we were disgusted, especially in this post-COVID pandemic climate. One of the other comedians stopped his skit and reprimanded those in the audience that were talking - he was so annoyed and wasn't shy about it. We parked in the parking garage across the street, $20 for less than 2 hours wasn't exactly worth it. I wouldn't be against returning as long as there are funny, well known comedians scheduled and marketed - but we won't sit up front :)

Came for couples date night and left questioning EVERYTHING we thought we knew…read more Seriously, this magician was SO talented, funny, engaging, and incredibly entertaining. He kept the whole audience involved from beginning to end--and there were definitely a few moments of, "WAIT...HOW DID HE DO THAT?!?!" NO WAY!!! Such a fun and different idea for date night. Lots of laughs, lots of amazement, and apparently we are all very easily fooled. 5 stars all the way! Highly recommend for couple date night , friends, or anyone who enjoys a little magic and a lot of fun. Would we go again?! RIGHT?!?! Absolutely!

Jay Alexander's show at the Marrakech theater was amazing from the moment we walked in. Even before…read morewe walked in, when we were greeted by the kindest man welcoming us to the experience. Then we were greeted again once we were inside, this time by Jay Alexander himself! He welcomed us, and found us a seat himself for us to get comfortable and order some drinks before the show started. He did this with everyone who came in, took the time to learn our names, and even performed magic while we were waiting for the stage show. That was amazing enough already, then the stage show started. Not only was the magic and mentalism great, his demeanor and excitement for what he was doing was palpable. My wife and I could tell he loves doing this, and that makes it even more fun than it would have been otherwise. My wife and I were also brought 'on-stage' and that was also a lot of fun. I have been to other shows where the magician does not make the spectator feel comfortable, and this couldn't be further from that. He made us feel like the most important thing was that we had a good time, and we certainly did. I cant wait to see Jay again. Next time we are definitely taking the kids too, then I'll have to bring all the other members of my family as well. I cannot recommend Jay's show enough. Please do yourself the favor of going!

I've been here twice, and it did not disappoint either time. John, the current owner, was actually…read morethe magician who performed when we first visited, so it was great to see how far the place has come. It's a small, intimate space with around 10 tables, and the tables are on the smaller side. The ticket includes a three-course meal: salad, main course, and dessert. The food will definitely fill you up, but the real highlight of this place is the magic. The magicians walk around to each table and perform close-up magic that will have you scratching your head and wondering how they pulled it off. After the meal, you'll be entertained by the featured magician on stage. There's a lot of interaction with the audience, which really gets the crowd involved. It's fun, entertaining, and definitely brings out the child in you. I grew up loving magic and always wanted to learn it, so this place is right up my alley. If you're looking for a fun date night idea, definitely consider this place. They deserve all the traffic and support they can get!

It was our first visit to the California Magic Club and to say we were impressed is an…read moreunderstatement. We felt welcomed and entertained from the moment we walked through the door. The club itself is an intimate and unique space. The performers were top notch and we are still trying to wrap our heads around some of the magic we experienced! Our matinee ticket didn't include food, but did include a non alcoholic drink. They do offer beer/wine for purchase. While all of the performers were fantastic, we were lucky enough to catch a performance headlining Mentalist James Knight. He is amazing (mind boggling actually) and I hope he returns to the club soon! We had a great time and can't wait return with friends!

Incredibly fun and very inexpensive. Beware, outside a sign just says "better than therapy" which…read moreis a comedy club in an adjacent room at the same address. Also it was good that we got there a bit early in time to get drinks (a nice large selection). Small to moderate intimate theater with very talented keyboard player who "improvised the music" with each skit all night long. "Actors" were very personable and talented--so much fun--we will reco to all SF friends and family

We attended this event at the Shelton Theater on a Saturday night and loved it! A lot of small…read morethings added up to an amazing and memorable experience... Free oreos before the show, the light effects during the different acts, having an audience member play the guitar on stage during a few of their bits (especially when that audience member is my bf, and he did such an awesome job :), the cute lounge/waiting area outside the auditorium, unconventional artwork and decor throughout the venue creating the perfect ambience for date night (or any night really!), the delicious cocktails at the bar (especially When Life Gives You Lemons with starburst- infused vodka), and the fact that the bar closes late, so you can get drinks throughout the entire show. By the way, the entrance to Secret Improv Society was on the lower level, door to the left that says "Cabaret Stage". The show was hilarious, and had me laughing all night. The performers were entertaining and know how to work a crowd. And I saw some new skits/acts I haven't seen before with other improv events I've attended. It's definitely worth returning, since with improv, it's a new show every time. And this group made us feel welcome and made sure we had fun. Secret Improv Society, I "soup" you :D