Tempe Improv

The staff was super friendly! Seating was tight, but not as bad as the location in Phoenix. It seemed like anywhere in the house would have good visibility. There is a 2 drink minimum and they aren't really able to customize drinks (for example, there is a pina colada on the menu but you can't get it without alcohol). Two sodas (not on the menu) will run you about $15 plus taxes and tip. Traffic and parking are hectic, but parking is right by the venue and free. We arrived about 30 minutes early and didn't have to wait to be seated. It's really fun to get to see shows in these intimate venues!

Overall the show experience was lovely. Server was nice, and performer was incredible. The venue felt tiny and jam packed. You’re seated shoulder to shoulder and if you get a front row seat, you will not be able to use the bathroom period dot. Drinks were RIDICULOUSLY priced. I got ONE mixed drink, 2 cokes, a water, and some pretzels. The total $75 with 15% tip. I know they make it very clear there is a 2 drink minimum, but non alcoholic drinks being equally as expensive as alcohol at other places is insane. Go to see your favorite performers, but expect to pay a heavy fee on top of your tickets.

Been there twice and I love it. Very organized with seating,drink service and great customer service. Place has great views from the VIP seating. Highly recommend it,see you soon.

I've been going here for so many years. The past year I've been visiting other venues but recently got tickets for a show here. I have always been able to substitute one of the larger meals for my drink but they said they don't do that, even though it was never a problem before. Which is fine, whatever, I'll pay for two waters and be done with it. But my husband wanted to treat me and said to order the nachos anyway since I have always loved them. Tell me why they were half the amount of what it used to be but still the same price? And it wasn't nearly as good as before. My husband also ordered a drink which was smaller but more expensive. I've always loved being able to afford seeing up coming comics but for the price I paid for three waters, one alcoholic drink, and a nacho (not to mention the ticket) I can be seeing an established comic at a theater. I'm really disappointed. I'm gonna give it two stars just because I've loved this place for almost a decade. Sad

The staff was polite, but the 2 drink per person requirement seemed ridiculous when they're charging you $6 for water and $8 for lemonade or soda. I think they forgot that not everyone that goes to a comedy club drinks alcohol. I would have willingly paid more for the comedy than be gouged by high food and drink prices. Plus, the tables and chairs were so close together I could have given the man in front of me a haircut while we watched the show. In fairness, this was a new comedian graduate night that featured what their students had learned through their comedy lessons. We'd come to support a friend who took the classes. After watching over 15 people doing these small bits you could easily see the cookie cutter formula they had taught the students: talk about something you've experienced, walk all over the stage, if it's not going well, just throw in profanity and a shock factor statement. It's like they forgot that the most important staples of comedy are good writing, timing, and reading your audience. Audiences want comedians to succeed in helping them laugh at themselves and things they share in humanity to remind them they are connected to the world and not alone. Comedians don't have to get raunchy or profane to create humor. On this particular night, this comedy club seemed to completely forget these important factor. I wish them well and I hope their comedy gets better because laughter is the best medicine and stress release we crave. 😊

It's been around for decades. It's world-renowned, the best crowds the best shows, you'll have a good time. Two drink minimum, doesn't have to be alcohol

The comedian was great....however there is a two drink minimum as with most places. There were 3 of us and we ordered a bucket of beers...6 total...which should meet the 2 drink minimum for 3 people. The server never told us we needed to order more until later in the night. Apparently the bucket with 6 drinks only counts for 2 people....which is ridiculous to begin with. Don't overcharge people coming out to have a good time and support your place!

Oh my goodness, I have always thought this would have been a small little place in Tempe and didn’t know much about it but me and my man went on a date here to see Greg Fitzsimmons, and the service was INCREDIBLE 🙌🏻🙌🏻 I literally felt so catered to. The staff, the talent, the openers, the headliners, EVERYTHING WAS TOO NOTCH!! I ended up getting a fishbowl(non-alcoholic btw 😂), and it comes with 2 free tickets for next time and covers my 2 drink minimum for next time too! I’d say that’s pretty worth it! Me and my man got 2 orders of steak tacos and they were CHEFS KISS 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 my only complaint would have been how the portions were for them, but I mean you get 3, and they are cute and tasty so that’s works lol. We also got cheesecake which you could tell was super freshly baked! All in all, fantastic place to laugh and dine! I will say, it’s definitely more of a fancy dining experience especially when it comes to pricing. We spent $240 including 2 orders of tacos(3 mini tacos $17.50 each), 4 beers ($12 each) , 1 fishbowl(non-alcoholic $35 each), the cheesecake($13.50 for one slice) and the tickets $63(for 2 tickets) not bad tbh. But if you’re looking for a cheap date, this wouldn’t be what I’d consider that.