The Improv Comedy Club

Meet and greet with Piff and Mr. Piffles was excellent! Sound system in venue is not the best making it difficult to hear comedians. If you cannot hear you cannot laugh. Lots of seating but some is too far away and at too great an angle to enjoy a comedy magic show like Piff. Drinks were very watered down. Place is really nice in décor as far as comedy clubs go. Parking is crazy as it is located in Woodfield mall. Did not try food but would recommend pre show dinner reservations to get the best seats if you are going to an early show. Not necessary with all shows, just the popular comedians and Piff. We really enjoyed our evening overall with the highlight being the meet and greet!

Great venue, nice atmosphere. Tip: if it’s a crowded show and you’re interested in having a few drinks, order two at a time. Understandably, the servers can get pretty busy.

Went Friday night for my husband’s birthday and we had a lot of fun. I took off one star because of the long wait standing in line, we were supposed to go in at 10:15 but it was closer to 10:30 we were very annoyed watching people from the last show leave, why would’t they have more of a gap between shows?
We ate before the show but did get drinks which to us were watered down.
Anyway we saw Frank Townsend who was absolutely hilarious, we laughed the entire time. I do not remember the names of the two openers but they were funny as well. I would recommend this place but honestly be prepared to wait.

4 stars for the comedy and wait staff, 3 stars for food and 0 stars for the admission process.
My family and I came to the 10:15 show on Friday ¹¹⁄₂₇. We had been told to arrive at 9:45 so that’s what we did. Upon arriving at the door we were made to stand outside for over 20 minutes in very cold weather. The attendants told us we had to wait for the people from the prior show to exit.
Because of the cold, the 20 minute wait was extremely uncomfortable and felt like forever.
I was this close to asking for a refund to leave. This is no way to treat customers in wintery Chicago weather!!!
As we waited for the prior show audience to exit, it dawned on me that we were waiting for the last stragglers to come out, who had been meeting the comedians and asking for autographs after the show. What if these fans had decided to stay and «hang out» for half and hour more? Would they have made us wait?
This was completely unacceptable.
Now I’ll know not to come in the winter months, and not to come for the second show.

The comedians were great but the food was pretty sub-​par. I had the Chicken Floutas. They were not terrible but they were far from great.
I also had an Old Fashioned that was extremely watery. Not really what I am looking for when I order an old fashioned, or any sort of drink for that matter.
This place is definitely worth going to for the comedy. And it is a cool club. But if you are expecting a great meal you will be pretty disappointed!

It’s a comedy club… I guess a lot of famous people cone thru here. So if you like comedy and stuff, check it out. The venue is cool. The two drink minimum per person seems kind of silly… just tack on an extra $ 10 to the ticket price and don’t force people to drink and be done with it. Also not really sure why the line is out the door for an hour before the show starts and they only let people in twenty at a time. It seems like a really slow and strange process. And the parking lot gets kind of nuts too, so be prepares to circle for parking for a bit.

My husband planned a birthday party for me here. We got admitted early and a private section for our group. Service was good and we all laughed a ton. One of my best birthdays.

Went here for my girl’s birthday. It was my first time ever coming & I ABSOLUTELY loved it!!! We came to see Shawn Wayans. Will definitely come back with my guy.

Pros: quality comedians, easy location and parking. Facility is pretty nice. Staff was nice
Cons: food was disappointing. Basil pesto Chicken entrée was tough and chewy as it was most likely pre cooked and just warmed up and not prepared fresh to serve. Mashed potatoes also re– heated. Green beans were actually very good. Beware on what you order. The salad was adequate. Desserts also have the appearance of being made off site and just served. May be better off with just drinks and appetizers.
old carpet at entry stairs needs replacing and is gross
Overall a pretty good experience.

I had NO CLUE this place was here for the past 10 yrs! My husband and I caught a show on a whim a couple weeks ago and it was super fun! Who knew this was hidden in the basement of Woodfield Mall. Two drink minimum (or item, really, if you’d rather eat) but that’s OK for a night out. We saw Loni Love and she was quite hilarious. The first local warm up gal was embarrassingly awkward, but the second warm up guy was pretty good. It’s nice inside and seems like view would be decent from almost everywhere. Just get there a little early to get a closer, better seat. I’ll definitely go back!

We had a great time seeing Gary Owen perform. Great location. We didn’t have dinner before the show and were seated in great seats. We look forward to attending more shows at this location. I was surprised it took a while to be seated while waiting in line to enter the show room. I would recommend going to an early show as we saw a really long line outside for the individuals waiting to see the late show.

Several of our date nights have been comedy night. Dinner, some place nice, and then the comedy show. Always a fun night.
Having lived in Los Angeles for many years and visiting many comedy clubs there, it was much different here in Chicago area. Only a few clubs.
We have attended several shows, Loni Love and Bobby Lee to name a few, and the service has been excellent. Very friendly and constantly checking on you. The only hard part is trying to get the check. I guess they want you to stay longer. We always order our first round drinks once we seat, then the 2^nd round during the 2^nd comedian act before the main event.
There is ample parking since it is located in the Woodfield Mall. Just outside the main entrance you’ll find their ticket booth. I purchase mine online to avoid «sold out» shows. If you’re trying to park close you may have a difficult time depending on your show time. If the mall is still open and there’s a lot of shoppers for what ever reason you may have to park a ways out.
Pricing on tickets will vary depending on the line up. On average, for 2 tickets, including service fee and taxes, it could run from $ 50.00 to $ 80.00.
I haven’t been to a comedy club yet that allows cameras. That part sucks for me.
The service was excellent helped to make the evening a special one that we could remember fondly.
Go out and laugh. It will do you wonders.

I have been to a few comedy shows here and it remains a good venue.
You enter on the ground level but the show is essentially in the basement of the mall. It offers a full service bar, a full menu during the show, pre-​show dinner, and complete wait staff.
The menu offers traditional appetizers and several entrees. The prices are reasonable for both the show and the food. The drinks are on the high end for what is offered but it is not overly pricey.
The seating people process is weird in that you are seated wherever the wait staff decides. You can arrive 40 minutes early and be placed in the back or arrive 15 before the show begins and you are seated in the safest place in the establishment.
Fun, affordable and conveniently located. All the more reason to check it out!

Love this place. very friendly staff and they always have great acts that come in to visit.
Even if you do not order the dinner package they still have the option to get appetizers for all of the shows.
Going to the later show is a hit or miss bc either the comedians will stay on longer or cut it short.
I am not a fan of having to walk down the stairs and struggling to find parking especially with holidays your better off going to pf Chang next door and getting valet service. Downfall that you will have to wait later on.
Always tip your servers because they will take care of you.
I would have given it a better rating if the location was not in a mall. I say move to Addison IL over there they have a bunch of vacant places not in a strip mall with lots of parking.

What da… double packed in at an 11pm show? Not cool Improv. I actually paid full price cuz I love Whitney… and I get the sardine dealio. People unbeknownst to us are blocking our view.
Poor Whitney
3 shows in one night… holding tickets back when I bought them
Spinach Dip was grossly bland. Calamari was good but the sauce was more ketchup than seafood shrimp sauce. Again WTF. Ugh. Sprite tasted good. Yay.

Wow… My cheeks are still hurting… That was 3 hours ago…
Bobby Lee is the BOMB… I was not ready for that show…
OH MY LAWD !!!
Dinner and show is a must… to get good seats…
The actual dinner is just meh…
But this rating is based on the comedy show which was hilarious… I can’t believe that it took us 4 years or so… From the last show…
Oh valet!!! There’s no valet … We were waiting for 10 – 15 mins… We relunctantly just looked for parking…
I freaking hate looking for parking … Grrrrrr
Dinner included a glass of champaign… Salad… Choice of beef medallion or steak or chicken with mashed potatoes and beans… Then slice of cake for dessert … Not memorable at all
Will I do a dinner and show again… Oh heck yeah… To get good seats? Absolutely … It’s $ 60 per person… It’s affordable people…

This place is clean and has good table service. Depending on the comedian it will either be not crowded and pick your seats or it will be very crowded! Also, plenty of choices nearby for dinner before the show.

Attended an event here for our company holiday party.
It was a late lunch affair with drinks in the bar area before sitting in the auditorium for the comedic act. The venue is in the basement located in Woodfield Mall. It is dimly lit with nice carpeting and furniture.
The bar has a good selection of beer, wine and spirits with a knowledgeable bar staff. We were served hors d’oeuvres by polite wait staff that was appetizing. The space was large enough to accommodate the 100+ or so people we had attending. They have a mix of tall boy tables and a few chairs and couches in the bar area.
The dining area that centers to the stage is stadium style rising towards the back. This provides good viewing from every seat. The food here for lunch was good and was served buffet style.
We were entertained by Brian Hicks and Rocky LaPorte. They were certainly funny but at times struggled to gain the audiences approval. I’m not sure if it was us as a company or them. I think it was us. They were professional and talented.
We ended the afternoon in the bar area as people got their checked coats and went on their way.

Really do love this place!!! I’ve been here about 4 or 5 times, mostly for work outings but it has always been a blast. Food is super tasty, drinks are big, and the comedians have always been great.
It can be a pricey night out, but it’s worth it, especially a double date or with a group of friends. Good thing to know is that each person needs to order two items off the menu, so we have had dinner out and then just order drinks there.

I really enjoy this place. I’ve gone twice and both times the people were very funny! This place is snuggled in the mall. The idea is to get there at least 30 minutes early to get in line and wait. The line can get pretty long especially if there is a special event and you do not want to be at the back of the line.
My only compliant is that the process they have with getting people inside and seated seems to be extremely disorganized. We had people jumping the line, cutting etc. The individual up front the second time I was there was not even paying attention and people started walking in. Ugh!
Food & Drinks… I would suggest the cheesecake (YUM!) and pretty much anything on the menu, EXCEPT for the Nachos! What a disappointment, but I guess if I’m not at a Mexican restaurant, I should prepare myself. There’s not meat… NO MEAT? There is a two item minimum, which is standard at most comedy venues. I do not drink a lot and for people who don’t, they do have festive non-​alcoholic drinks!
I will be back soon… I love to laugh and this is a great place to do it! =))