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Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club
Category: Nightlife Comedy Clubs Comedy Clubs [Edit]
157 W El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 736-0921
- Hours:
Wed 7 pm - 11 pm
Thu, Sun 7 pm - 10:30 pm
Fri 8 pm - 10:30 pm
Sat 7 pm - 12:30 am
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
150 reviews for Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club
Review Highlights
150 reviews in English
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Review from Lauren S.
Mountain View, CA
2/9/2012
I'm highly confused by the fact people are giving bad ratings to this place based on the comedian they saw (considering this is a place setting for Rooster T Feathers not that specific comedian). *sigh* I wish there weren't so many people in the world so out of touch with....everything?
Anyways, we've went here the past few Fridays and have had a good time. Staff is friendly and nice. Drinks are ok (nothing special that i've tried but nothing horrible). Seating is a little tight. Other than that, fun change of pace than just going out to a bar on a Friday night.
I actually am happy they tell people to be quiet when they are interrupting the show. The first night we were there there was a very large group of loud men that kept interrupting and talking among themselves. Staff kept telling them be quiet which helped because I could barely hear the comedian over their banter.
Only room for improvements I see are better drinks and maybe some more food choices. I assume they don't have the space/permit/etc. for other stuff but I'd like to be able to come for a show and get something a little more related to dinner rather than having to rush home after work, eat dinner, go to show.
Also, I don't like the service charge on their website to buy tickets - it seems a tad bit high. Not sure if you can get around this by buying at the door? -
Review from Matt V.
Sunnyvale, CA
1/28/2012
Rooster rocks! They bring in great talent, and it's always a fun experience every time I go!
The only thing holding it back from a five-star review is that all the food there is terrible. Everything is greasy and just tastes awful; the options are very limited as well. Food is one area where the San Jose Improv is light years ahead of Rooster, even though the San Jose Improv's food isn't great either (but at least they have more options). -
Review from Anjali V.
Updated - 1/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
I visited this venue for the Year Of The Dragon comedy set. In general, I found the comedians to be pretty funny. However, it felt a bit like amateur night. What I mean is that some of the comics lacked fluency in their routine or at times seemed really nervous or froze.
By no means do I think that getting up in front of a bunch of people you don't know is easy. Nor would I ever do it myself willingly. So I commend these guys who tried their best I'm sure at making it a good show. All in all, I had a good time but I didn't pay the $10 admission fee. There is also a mandatory 2 drink minimum for all guests.
Our mixed drinks were blended well and had just the right balance of alcohol/sweeteners and I would definitely order them again if I come back. The nachos however definitely could have been skipped. However, in the three times I've been here I have never been wowed by the small selection of food they sell.
Service was on point and friendly throughout the night. Overall, I had a good time but I really think they should drop the 2 drink min. That's unlikely though because I know that other clubs like The Improv have similar policies. It's too bad though because I'm likely to want to come more often if I didn't feel forced to have to drop upwards of $25+ dollars for just a few hours on some OK comedians (and that's not even guaranteed). This is especially so when I have usually already ate dinner by the time the show has started and am not really a big drinker and stopped drinking soda recently.
Chances are if you see me here again it's because it's FREE College Thursday night, because I'm not paying, or because they have a famous headliner. 3 stars they remain.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/13/2009
I've been here twice and so far and it's been an alright experience both times . The comedians were… Read more »
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Review from Jamal C.
San Jose, CA
2/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Awesome place to see stand up. My first time was about three weeks ago. I saw Darren Carter the party starter. Ooh wee bow wow yippy yo yippy yay. Food absolutely should be avoided at all costs. Eat before you go. Drinks are kool.
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Review from Bill L.
San Jose, CA
2/1/2012
Have been to Rooster T's a few times and should go more often. You cannot walk out without having a smile on your face since most of the comedians are pretty darn funny. I have not gone to other comedy clubs in the area so I don't have a standard to measure against. All I know is you are virtually guaranteed a good time and lots of laughs. Heather puts her heart and soul into making her club one of the best and it shows.
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Review from Annie P.
San Jose, CA
1/9/2012
Had a great time here this past Friday night for my sisters birthday celebration. The comedians were hilarious.. I love it!! Good times...
BUT - the only thing I didn't like was the service.
we ordered drinks and food. which took awhile to get, I understand there were alot of people there, but they had like 3-4 servers. The Chili Nachos came cold. She messed up on one of our drinks but did say it was on the house because of her error. At the end we had 3 tables going, a party of 15+ and 3 split checks. So tell me why she charged gratuity of 18% on each bill for a table of 12, and then a table of 3 had another 18% grat charge and my sisters table had 4 with again a charge of 18% ... ??? Not cool. I thought what a Rip!! ...
2 stars for service but 4 stars for the show! -
Review from Michelle O.
Brentwood, CA
12/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
Comedy wasn't that funny. And be careful - if you laugh too hard you might get thrown out for being too loud.
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Review from Glenn G.
8/10/2011
This place can really be The Bomb if you luck into a good lineup of comedians!
If you are looking for something to do on a Friday or Saturday night, Rooster T. Feathers may not be a guaranteed night of fun, but it beats the heck out of seeing some useless, recycled drivel of a 3D movie at the local Googleplex, which will be available for streaming or DVD viewing in 3 months anyway :-)
Given a good lineup of comedians, if you follow these rules you are sure to have a great time!
1. Don't sit at one of the tables directly in front of the stage if you are going to get all bent out of shape when the comics pick on you. That's their job!
2. Don't heckle - it is distracting for everyone. You are not adding to the show like you seem to think you are.
3. Be courteous, and don't talk to your group about anything, not even about the jokes. You just attract attention to yourself and distract the comic as well as others around you.
4. If the comic notices you, and starts one of those "What's your name, and boy are you in trouble now" dialogs, remember: you're a billionaire ex-Ivy League entrepreneur, your name is Mark Zuckerberg, and you're moving to Antarctica...
Food & Drink: A two-item minimum purchase per person applies. Any food or drink menu option counts as one item, with the exception of full bottles of wine (or corkage) which count as four total items.
Service: The servers are generally pretty friendly. Unlike other comedy clubs I've been to, they are pretty good about leaving you tab open until the end of the evening.
Location & Decor: On El Camino in Sunnyvale. There is not much to the decor - the place could definitely use some updating, but you shouldn't spend a whole lot of time worrying about what a comedy club looks like - you're here to laugh!
Last weekend, a dear friend of mine hosted the tail end of her birthday celebration at Rooster T. Feathers' 10:30pm Saturday show. While the spirit was more then willing, the flesh was weak - I only got 5 hours sleep on Friday night, and was dubious about my ability to stay awake through the end of the show.
No worries! One of my best Yelp buddies, Janice C., told me just what I should do: "if you wanna stay awake for the comedy club, you should just have irish coffee there. LOL"
I ended up having a great time at Rooster T. Feathers, and I wouldn't be surprised if you do too! -
Review from Jennifer B.
Los Angeles, CA
8/18/2011
Come here with the mindset for cheap laughs and you'll have a great time. Don't come here with the mindset of being a theater critic because the comedy is really hit or miss.
They do have a (loosely enforced) two-item minimum for drinks and food, and a one-tab-per-table rule so make sure not to bring the friends who will somehow foot you with the bill.
I've honestly never had a bad time here. Even when being heckled by some not-so-funny comedians. Bring a good group of friends, have an open mind, and enjoy a cheap night out in Sunnyvale. -
Review from Katty K.
San Jose, CA
9/13/2011
When my friend suggested Rooster T. Feathers, I was hesitant because I'd never been to a comedy club before. I was thinking to myself: What goes on in a comedy club? Are they actually funny? What if I don't like the humor? In the end, I decided to go and see what comedy clubs were all about.
Rooster T. Feathers has a two-item minimum purchase per person. Any food or drink counts as one item, so this would be a good time to get your drink on.
Our comedians for the night were Butch Bradley, Andrew Woodhull, and Marty Grimes. There were parts of their acts that didn't go over well with the crowd, but they were funny and entertaining for the most part.
Overall, I had a good time. Beware that if you sit in front, you will most likely get picked on! -
Review from Jean K.
9/27/2011
I've been to this place a couple times, and I've had a pretty good experience each time. It's a small, cozy club, and as long as you're not sitting up front or talking over the comedians, they leave you a lone. :)
The two item minimum is sometimes slightly annoying since I'm usually here after dinner and I'm a complete lightweight so I knock out after one drink. So I get sparkling water. For 3 dollars. I guess that's part of the comedy. But lately I've discovered their hot alcoholic beverages, and they make me happy. -
Review from Charles R.
Los Angeles, CA
8/17/2011
I like the name of this place, it's just silly. It's already off to a good start.
The club itself isn't bad. It's not super small, but feels fairly cozy. The table arrangement seems decent to give everyone a good view...and for some, the tables are practically on the stage.
I wasn't feeling any booze/drinks the night I went so I can't comment on that or even the food. I saw the menu and can't recommend going here for any unusual club food or even anything seemingly healthy, but that's not unexpected.
It's right next to a tire shop so that made me think "this is such a random place for a comedy club", but parking is easy so there's a plus. I wasn't super impressed with the comedy lineup I saw, but I'm down for another visit. -
Review from nina m.
Sunnyvale, CA
8/29/2011
Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club is a hit or miss! I been at the club too many times, alway look at the webpage who is on before you go , it is helpful to see a youtube clip before you go.
It is small cozy place in sunnyvale.
Some time they have good standup comedian and some times really bad and suck!
The people work at Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club mostly very nice people I would give them 4 stars .
The Bartender makes great mix-drinks . -
Review from Vicky L.
7/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Love that they have b1g1 free coupons on their website. We came here last year with some friends and then stopped in again this weekend to have a low key night out.
It seems like the headliners here aren't as funny as the openers.
This past Sunday, Nato Green and Scott Silverman opened with Natasha Muse and the headliner was Tom Rhodes.
Nato was pretty good; got the crowd going. Natasha was up next and she was pretty horrendous. Made sense as to why her name wasn't on the event calendar. Scott Silverman was awesome. We were cackling and hooting. Tom started out strong and tapered off. It seems like a lot of headliners use these small comedy clubs to test out their new jokes.
There's a 2 item minimum per person here; the drink menus are large and varied. Food selections are minimal.
Staff is super friendly! -
Review from M S.
Santa Clara, CA
12/6/2011
I had never seen or heard of the comedy club until a friend suggested heading there to see a show. It's a cozy venue, great please to go with a group of friends. All comedy acts were quite funny which was surprising considering Sunnyvale is a small town. The drinks were really good too. We ordered popcorn and chips/salsa with our drinks, both tasted okay, at least on stale.
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Review from Indie C.
Sunnyvale, CA
12/4/2011
I loved this place! For a small local comedy club this place rocked! The minimum req. of having two items is ridiculous but I suppose thats how they pay for cheap entry tickets. They also have military id days which means that on Wednesdays you can show your military id and get in for free. They have a nice selection of comedians and were quite funny as well. The drinks are amazing! And their popcorn is absolutely delicious!
I will most def. be going here again! -
Review from Dennis H.
Redwood City, CA
7/6/2011
Full disclosure: A few years ago, I had done the open-mic quite a few times, and while I don't know the owner and staff socially, they probably remember my name.
That being said, Rooster T Feathers is a medium-sized dedicated comedy club, of which there are very few in the Bay Area. It's not Comedy Night at the bar. Some of the Yelp reviews don't understand what that means. This club is a good one.
Larger clubs may have more seats (although they are the same design) and more parking, but all clubs will have lines on date nights because all clubs have promotional coupons. Make reservations and get there early, and you'll get a preferred seat. Also, all clubs have a two drink minimum. At least here the drinks are really good. The food is basically snacks, not dinner. I've always found the staff to be friendly and efficient.
What separates the club is the choice of comics, and Roosters does really well at that. If you go to some other clubs in the city, it will either be evil blue or baby blue comedy. Rooster's pretty much keeps it in the middle; expect some vulgarity, but certain boundaries usually aren't crossed. The website is informative and up-to-date.
The MC will usually be a talented local comic, the feature will be a traveling comic that has a solid 25-30 minutes, and the headliner will have about a 45 minute set. Talents (and frankly individual shows) will vary among the comics. Most of the times you'll laugh the whole night, sometimes less. That's comedy. But I always have a great time.
If you go during open mic nights (Wednesdays), it's a treat...you'll see some people that are really embarrassing (like me in my first year) and some that are really funny (like me in my second year). At worst, it's like watching an episode of Curb. -
Review from Monica G.
San Jose, CA
11/8/2011
I just love this place! I have been several times now and am already planning my next time there as soon as the show ends. I receive the email updates, check out the calendar and watch the performer's youtube clips and decide when to go. The ambiance is quaint and unpretentious, the wait staff are congenial and direct, the comics are generally amusing, witty & very entertaining. What more can you ask for? I highly recommend Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club!
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Review from Marcus K.
Palo Alto, CA
8/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
3.5 stars. Cozy (read: small), intimate (read: will rub elbows with people you don't know at the tables next to you), and a good time. Key is that it's just a nice place to chill on a evening and have a few good laughs, while not breaking the bank --that's the only reason for the relative high number of stars).
More about the venue that is less flattering (but won't keep me from going back to enjoy the comedians): Mixed drinks on the menu left much to be desired (unless you like funny colored and slightly funny-tasting). Beer was obvioiusly pretty good since they don't make it. Wish they had more food items (like how about some real food?) Make sure you eat dinner before you visit unless you want to eat the equivalent of a home-made chili dog (seriously, I think I could make one that looked a more appetizing) or nachos (which I think were made entirely from ingredients I could have assembled at my local Safeway) -- ( -1 star for food/drink)
-1 star for tables being a bit overcrowded. Not recommended for those who have personal space issues.
Overall, it was an enjoyable evening as the comedians were pretty funny (headliner was Willie Barcena), so for the price (Groupon deal), would return (+0.5 star) -
Review from Dana L.
San Jose, CA
8/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went on a Sunday night with some of the hubby's coworkers. I was worried that my experience was going to be the scene from "The Nutty Professor"...You know what I am talking about!
When we arrived we were escorted to the front table, we ordered a round of Blue Moons, and some popcorn.
Unfortunately, parking was awful, the entertainment was lame and awkward, the place was small and dingy, and the popcorn was stale.
The only thing that was good was the Blue Moon. -
Review from Crystal L.
Granada Hills, CA
4/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
When I was informed that a friend of mine was performing in a comedy competition, my initial reaction was YES! I find my friends funny. I find this particular friend pretty hilarious. I also find myself to be quite humorous. I am easily amused. I'm wondering if I may have low standards for humor. Possibly. Or impossibly? Impossible.
So anyways, drive two hours from where I was staying to watch my friend be funny? OK! Wait, drive two hours to pig out at a Yelp approved Ethiopian restaurant, and THEN watch my friend be funny? You got it, dude!
Side note: It's really hard to laugh with a food baby. It hurts a little, and not in a good way.
Again, back to the reviewing part. So I asked what this place was called. "Rooster T Feathers?" I pondered this name for a second and realized I would go nowhere with this thought except... "cocka tease," so I put that thought away and attempted to be open-minded about Mr. Feathers. As we passed by it, I thought, "This looks like a place I'd go to to eat mediocre burgers with hairy men." Then we walked to the front and I saw the words "comedy club," and realized this place may be more than I expected.
The lights, the stage, the audience. It's a comedy club. A pretty decent one, though I don't have many comedy clubs to compare it to. I can't speak for every single one of their shows, because that would be LYING. I can say though, that some of it will be funny, some of it will be awkward, and some of it may possibly make you pee a little (don't worry, you can hear the sets from the bathroom too). Just go, laugh, and enjoy the night. -
Review from Alan Y.
Los Angeles, CA
8/13/2011
First and foremost, make sure you know who you're going to go see. I saw Willie Barcena. He was pretty funny, but I actually enjoyed the two opening acts before him more.
There is a two drink per person minimum which is a little annoying. But 'Here name was Lola' is delicious. I wouldn't recommend the $3 margaritas though. True, it's $3. But in it's really just water since they put it on the rocks instead of blending it.
Overall I had a good time. Plus Thursday night is college night, so you get in free with a student ID (must also be over 21). -
Review from CeeLo L.
San Francisco, CA
6/3/2011
What a sad, sad establishment. A friend of mine got free tickets to a comedy festival they were hosting so I decided to buy a ticket for myself and join in. The disclaimer on the free ticket said "arrive 1 hr. before the show to guarantee seating"...o.k. we were there 1 1/2 hours before the scheduled start time and there was a massive line out the door. Apparently, they gave out way to many of these complimentary vouchers and they had no room for the people who had been given tickets.
Slowly but surely, people started mobbing the entrance, I had to push my way to will-call and straighten out whether my friends were going to be admitted. There were 3 women seated in front of a will-call list staring blankly at it, then me, then it, then me. Someone explained that they had my seat reserved over at a table with a bunch of strangers but no seating for my friends. I understand the whole concept of a club doling out free admittance to people to get you in and buy their over-priced drinks, but the management of this place is deplorable.
Instead of getting off of their asses to explain to the mob outside what was going on, staffers just sat inside with vacant expressions on their faces. I walked to the back of the line and told my friends "no dice" ...too bad for those that ended up waiting for much longer -
Review from Andrea S.
San Francisco, CA
7/10/2011
Five stars for a comedy club that's easy to deal with, easy to be at, and about the comedy.
Went last night to see Marc Maron and even though it's close to my house, I never had been here.
Pros:
The door staff was cool and friendly
The wait staff was attentive and friendly -- drinks were better than most comedy clubs
The patrons were real comedy nerds. Not Doug and Debbie having a night away from the kids getting shitfaced with their friends Don and Carol.
The host was funny. Usually they are not.
The club is small and navigable, not this big open air shit show scene like a lot of comedy clubs. The stage is close to all the patrons and it has a good vibe.
Cons:
Not a one that I can think of except it's always going to get a bad rap that it's not SF. But whatever. If you care about comedy and a fun night out then you'll like this place. -
Review from Kristin D.
San Jose, CA
11/13/2011
To start, let me just say, I love this place!
I was in charge of throwing a bachelor party for a good friend, and this was our second stop of the night last night. While we didn't care much for the main comic the two openers (Ron Vigh and Tom Clark) were SUPER funny, and Ron even came over at the end to socialize with us and sign my friend's shirt.
By the end of the show, we all looked at our phones and were shocked that we had been there 2 full hours. We had so much fun, it felt like we just got there! For 20 bucks plus a 2 item minimum, you get 2 full hours of great entertainment. Totally worth it. -
Review from Irene L.
10/18/2011
Comedians are pretty good, I liked the way the seating is arranged and the decor is cool, and the drinks are good. Definitely would come back for another laugh. Saw Mike Pace here last Friday and he was pretty good.
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Review from Ayla D.
Santa Clara, CA
12/18/2011
I have been here many times before and I have never seen a bad show. However, I have seen some not so good performers. Only one time can I recall the headliner was worse than the openers. I love that Rooster's gets comedians that are not huge names. Not-so-Famous entertainers have to work harder for a laugh and they can't rely on famous quotes from their movies. Every once and awhile they will get someone big. I saw Doug Benson here, and since this is such a small venue people were able to meet him out in the parking lot after the show to smoke... Not cigarettes if you know what I mean! The staff is always nice, quick and helpful. My family and I have been here many times for birthdays and special occasions. I love that the venue is small enough that anyone can interact with the comedian. Hecklers are a rarity and are not accepted. Drink and food prices are reasonable. I always purchase the Groupons when they are available. Rooster's is great about their coupons. I've won the free tickets at the end of the show and they send you a coupon for the month of your birthday for free entry of up to 10 people. I definitely prefer Rooster's over the Improv. It's smaller, intimate, and the drink service is much faster. You will not be disappointed.
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Review from john s.
Daly City, CA
10/27/2011
I just performed stand up comedy here last night and the audience laughed at most of my jokes. Great comedy club. Every math teacher that orders a slice of pie at a restaurant should be charged $3.14......Thank You
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Review from J S.
Sunnyvale, CA
10/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
We came here last Friday for Anthony Jeselnik who was pretty funny, the other 2 comedians were alright as well. It was a 2 item minimum per person so my husband and I both ordered an alcoholic drink and he had a chili hot dog and I ordered chicken nachos. Having read the reviews prior, I knew the food was not very good. What can you expect from a small kitchenette with no stove and just a microwave? Yep everything was lukewarm, and from the jar like salsa, sour cream, and little chunks of cooked chicken strips that you can buy from foster farms for salads. We should of had some popcorn instead bc the bill came out to $35 including tip for the 2 of us, and we didn't eat the food
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Review from Jason K.
Sunnyvale, CA
6/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Had a great time at Rooster TF! Highly reccomend the Rooster Juice! Good stuff!
The staff was very nice! The Nice Rooster Lady let me switch my tix from the 8 to the 10:30 show when I told her I couldn't make the early show due to working late. She didn't have to do that, she was awesome! Parking a little small is the only drawback,
But I still got there at the last minute and got seated right away. Cock-A-Doodle! -
Review from Liz N.
Hayward, CA
5/31/2011
MMM...Sharkatini's YUM!! I'm not sure if this was a drink that was offered only during the shark's playoff run, but they sure do need to keep it on the menu!!
The comedians were ok. Not knee slapping funny and I wouldn't recommend any of them to quit their day job, but we got a few good chuckles here and there. We'll definitely be coming back though. Wait staff is super nice and the drinks are good! Just gotta wait until they have a better line up of comedians.
I wish they had beer on tap...esp. sierra neveda. If they do, I didn't see it. But two thumbs up!!Comment from Heather B. of Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club 5/31/2011
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Review from Food T.
Santa Clara, CA
3/23/2011
The perfect valentine's day evening!!
Phil Palsoul and the other performers had us in splits. The place is small and the seating arrangement is close to the stage. They had complimentary champagne and chocolates with the reserved seating.
The food was good, ordered chicken nachos and some cocktails.
Overall, lovely lovely time!!
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Review from Denise L.
8/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
had a groupon here, and ive passed by this comedy club a lot since my grandma lives right around the corner. heard its been there for a long long time. my groupon was about to expire in a couple weeks, so got my friend to come along.
i emailed the club to see how to go about making reservations and added that i had a groupon. they emailed back the next day telling me what information i needed to leave after the message when i called.
listened to a LONG message listing dates and times of various shows, and i had hoped to hear, press X to skip this message, but unless i missed it, there was none, so i listened to the whole thing, and finally left my name, number, had a groupon, date and time of the show i wanted to see. the message i had listened to indicated unless you got a call back, your spot was reserved.
got there about 45 minutes before the show, and there were already people at the door, along with groupons, as another one was just sold a couple days before. we chose to share a table towards the back but that had a direct view of the stage. the day i went, Willie Barcena was performing.
there's a 2 item minimum (like all comedy clubs) but the food menu is very limited. nachos, hot dogs, popcorn, and dessert (not sure what that included). i decided to try the rooster juice, but feared itd be overly sweet. it actually wasnt, although i wish it had a little bit more alcohol. i asked the waitress what the secret recipe was, but even she didn't know. i ordered another one later on (kind of tastes like a strawberry starburst), and started to feel the alcohol kicking in. prices for drinks and food are actually pretty cheap. the rooster juice was about $6. and if you want something cheap, the popcorn is $2 or so.
the space was smaller than i had expected, but large enough and was cozy. i was sitting near the bar and the pathway to the lower area, so it was a little bit annoying since the waitresses were going in and out. my friend ordered the chicken nachos, and i was digging them. but its nothing fancy. the bagged tortilla rounds, nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, jalapenos, salsa, and chicken.
the first comedian (who also played as host) seemed nervous, and you could tell he just needed a little bit to start getting confident and his jokes got funnier. the second comedian was funny as well, and i like how when you go to the restroom, they are playing the jokes through the speakers so you don't miss out on much (missed some funny facial reactions!). Willie wasn't so good in the beginning but then he got funnier.
all in all, a good night, would probably go again but may research the headliner first. -
Review from Regina P.
Morgan Hill, CA
10/2/2011
Great alternative to the SF comedy clubs with many of the same big headliners. Free & plentiful parking, 2 *item* minimum (not just drinks, so you can count a snack or dessert towards your total!), nicely set up for the performers. The sound quality is very good and I never had a hard time hearing the comic. It's also not as crammed as the SF clubs, so you can stretch out a little more and have some privacy from other tables. I wish the chairs were more comfortable, and the service could've been snappier, but I'll definitely return.
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Review from Sean A.
San Jose, CA
7/9/2011
Been here a couple times and never disappointed. Every once in a while one of the comics isn't up to par, but the rest of the lineup will still have you in stitches. Drink service is good and they have a variety of drinks to choose from.
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Review from Liqa M.
Sunnyvale, CA
2/9/2011
This is the hidden gem of Sunnyvale - I love this place and usually the local comedian, opening act is way better than the headliners. It's low key, easy to get in and out, and much closer than Cobbs in SF.
If you want to enjoy yourself more, arrive early and sit in the first row so you can get picked on by the comedian. Last 2 times I went with my friends, we were picked on for several minutes and it was hilarious! -
Review from Anna W.
Santa Clara, CA
12/31/2010 1 Check-in Here
I was a comedy club virgin before stepping into this place and I had such a great experience that I may be a comedy club junkie now.
I must have passed by this place many times but never knew about it until my friend invited me to join him and his coworkers one night. We were able to get a coupon: 2 for the price of 1. It's still affordable even without the coupon. The food and alcohol was also affordable. The place was more crowded than I thought it would be. Pretty diversified crowd.
We were able to get a table right next to the stage and our group got harassed a little bit by the comedians, but all in good fun. The first comedian who I think was a rookie was only OK, so my hopes for the night went down after he came on. But when the next 2 comedians came on stage, they blew me away. I hadn't had a good laugh for awhile before that and I felt like I couldn't stop when they came on stage.
Price: Affordable
Ambiance: Great atmosphere for a comedy club
Worth Another Visit: Most definitely -
Review from Tiffany M.
San Jose, CA
9/2/2011
We ( a party of 11) came here for a birthday celebration on a Thursday night. They stuck us the corner all squished together. When we tried to spread out to a table next to us, the manager was very insistent that they were going to need it. They ended up not using it at all. The customer service was not good at all. The waiter messed up a nacho order twice and finally got it correct the third time. The CHICKEN Nachos were miss the CHICKEN.
Aside from that, the comedians were fantastic! There is a two item purchase per person and only one tab. The food menu was very small, not very good, but there is a long list of alcoholic beverages. Would I come back? Probably... but I'm definitely having dinner FIRST. -
Review from Kelly M.
Emeryville, CA
8/19/2010
Booooo Booooo and again Boooooo! This place sucks. I know, I know comedians need a place to start but this place is a dump! Management is obviously some sort of Slumlord! I went with friends to see a relative perform so we arrived a bit early. We got good seats but suddenly...WTF?!?!!? I wondered if we were sitting outside the bathrooms it freaking reeked of urine and Pine Sol. So...I'm required to buy two drinks?!?!? I don't want anything that they have to mix or add edible décor to so I'm thinking I can't go wrong with a house Chardonnay right? WRONG! How long has this bottle been open? I'm guessing well over three days.
Moving on to the movie theater reject appetizers which consisted of stale chips and mushy jalapenos...if I eat this mess my next dilemma will be not where can I go and purge but will the bathroom stench swirling around in the building make me blow like a freaking time release capsule! I munched on a couple of handfuls for popcorn. Dang...they are so cheap that they used table salt on it. -
Review from Peggy T.
Saratoga, CA
My sister planned a Sister Bonding Night here one Saturday evening because she found free tickets.
Tickets to a comedy show = $0
Fee from the booking website = $5
That alone should've been a red flag that there's something not so right with this place if they're giving tickets away for free. But we went anyway.
We went and I showed them that I checked in at the door and got a coupon for a free popcorn.
There's a 2 item minimum per person at this place, which basically means you need to purchase 2 things. So my sister got hot coco and chips and salsa. I ordered a pear cider and nachos. The cider was good, the nachos were bleh. Tasted like something you get at food stand at the location high school football game. The free popcorn was probably the best thing.
The main comedian was meh. Nothing hilarious, but not horribly boring. There was a a guy who performed before him whose humor was extremely vulgar. I did not enjoy that.
Overall, I've been to better comedy clubs. And mental note to self: if their giving out free tickets, do not go.
