the joke joint

not sure if it was the night we choose, the crowd that was there or if everyone had already had too much to drink by the 10:30 show. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating- the best part! Opening acts were ok.. main act was good- but you could tell he was thrown off by smaller quieter crowd.

A couple of weekends ago we saw a show at this location and at the Lilydale location. The setting here is definitely not as good as the other location. The noise from the bar/restaurant next door frequently overpowered the comics - who all made comments about it mid-routine.Additionally, we had ordered drinks and appetizers from the menu on the table and when the bill came, everything was more expensive than on the menu. I brought it to the attention of our waitress who shrugged and said the kitchen had been charging higer prices for awhile! If she knew why didn't she warn us?When we mentioned it to the manager, he also was unconcerned. His answer - I don't know why they charge more than the menu says, they just do. And then he walked away from us.Lesson learned. We'll never go back to the Bloomington location, and we told friends who cancelled plans for a bachelor party there. It's a shame, because the comics were first class, but the location spoiled it all.

This little comedy club is nestled inside the Ramada hotel across the parking lot from the Mall of America. It is only open on weekends...Friday nights for sure...possibly Saturdays too. The price is right...about $13.00/person. If you have the MOA coupon book, there's a coupon in the back for a 'buy 1, get 1 free' ticket. A cheap and entertaining deal...for sure. The comedians are usually local...but they have had national names as well. The drinks are good, but a little pricey. I didn't sample the food, but my boyfriend had a hamburger and he really liked it. I'll definitely check this place out more regularly...and...you should too. ;]