My experience was unacceptable. I purchased tickets for tonight's comedy show, drove 30 minutes to the venue, and then waited another 20 minutes outside with no response from anyone. Calls to (708-422-5055) went unanswered. There was zero communication, no staff present, and no updates to ticket holders. This is not how any reputable event should operate. My time and money were wasted due to poor management and a complete lack of accountability. Has anyone had to receive a refund for pre-sale tickets? read more

Riddles Comedy Club - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Alsip, Illinois

My family and I bought tickets for a comedy show. We weren't notified that the event was canceled until we walked through the door. The person that greeted us said that we'd be issued a refund, that never came. I've reached out multiple times requesting my money back. SCAM, don't come here looking for a good time read more

I had an amazing time, everyone was hilarious I will most definitely be back, laughing is healing to the soul, thanks Riddles for blessings us with good Comedians... staff is good as well.. read more

I went to a show on the 27th that was really nice. However, it is very disappointing to be told the doors open at 6:00, then 6:30, then 6:45 when we finally got in. The show that was supposed to start at 7 didn't start on time and there was no air or ventilation. The night was not lost because of the company I was with that evening. read more

I am here on Father's Day. The show started late- it was supposed to start at 7, we waited 40 mins. The venue is outdated. There is a 2 drink minimum. Cash only! Ridiculous drink prices... I don't drink but forced to drink with an automatic 20% gratuity. SMDH... Bottle water - $5 Cup of flat pop - $6 Bottle beer - $7 - $9 Glass of Wine - $8- $10 Mixed drinks - $10 - $18 If you are going to charge, put money back into the business. Update the place. It's so dated! The comedians were ok. The acoustics terrible. The reverend was the best followed by the head liner, and the guys who imitate voices. The host was a host, he was pretty funny and ignorant at the same time. read more

Riddles Comedy Club - Old azz stage with the cheapest back splash that's coming off. - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Alsip, Illinois

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A nice hangout for me on a Friday or Saturday evening. I live in the neighborhood, so when I just want to be laid back, I'll go online to purchase ticket(s) and go over for uplifting laughs. It's a two-drink minimum, no food. Sometimes it starts a little late, but that's a minor, you will still get a good show. I think it's a nice place for new and local talents to come to get their feet wet. Always well-known opening hosts and headliners to end the night. I'm here for it and will continue to support the establishment. The service is good and friendly. read more

This place is trash. Went to see Nate Russ perform tonight and at the 23 minute mark the comedian told us he had to cut the show short because another act was about to take the stage. Then the DJ, announcer, promoter, whoever he is, got on the mic and pretty much said whoever came to see Nate Russ get your stuff and get out...then said oh, after you pay your tab. He goes on to say this has never happened before if you want to stay for the other performance you can go to the front and pay half of the ticket price. What? Half of the ticket? What about half of the refund I should get for not even getting the show I paid for. I didn't even see this man perform for 30 minutes before he had to get off stage. The guy on the mic never said I apology for the inconvenience. He was disrespectful and didn't do anything to help rectify the issue for the patrons who paid to see Nate Russ. If that wasn't the owner talking, the owners should have told that man to shut up, because I'm never going to stop talking about this night. Even the staff said he shouldn't said it like that. If it was the owner, shame on you. If you screwed up and double booked, you don't try to fix it on the backs of your patrons. As a business owner, you should have apologized for the mix up and said if you came to see Nate Russ please stick around for the next performance - it's on us because of the inconvenience. And if that was too rich for you to do, you should have said your drinks are on the house for the inconvenience. None of that happened. They were trash. And if you keep that energy up, please believe y'all won't be there much longer. read more

Good times great laughs ! Atmosphere is cozy. Even though it was packed the place is too small to be crowded. I'll go back for more shows.

Comedy show right in Oak Lawn/Alsip. Show was really funny. We did the 8pm show and grabbed dinner right before at Barrel Club. With purchase of tickets here it gets you entry but there is a 2 drink minimum. Prices for wine was $9 but well liquor started at $13 and for premium $18. Show ran on time. Parking lot attached but up front spots go quickly. All in all, I would return. Cash only so bring cash or have to use atm in comedy club. read more

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This was the worst experience ever. My friend wanted to sit up front of this almost empty establishment. Upon entering commented to us and we told him we were teachers this led to special ed jokes that continued for a while. After it became boring to hear I commented he then changed his attention to my 4 pound service animal. He clearly had no content prepared, I can take a joke and even know what its like to be in the eye of the performing comedian but this place was just not it. EVERYTHING about it was just in poor taste. read more

The show didn't start on time almost a hour later. The drinks were expensive and watered down. I paid $6 for a bottle of nestle water. They don't have food and can't bring food in only the comedians allowed to bring food in . read more

My guy and I went to Riddles Saturday. The show was supposed to start at 7:30. The show actually started closer to 830. My guy said this was unacceptable. I knew that this was what was gonna happen. I told him before we came. We did enjoy the show, but they gotta do better with the time I mean no respect for people's time that's not good Black people do better. We will continue to give this venue our business because we like it. The drinks are OK. I remember they were large or taller glasses. The crowd was nice overall I would recommend this venue. Just be prepared for waiting in line outside to get in. Don't worry about trying to be on time because they're not on time. Lol.... read more

Riddles is located in a small strip mall with very limited parking. Upon arrive, we noticed that all of the parking spots were taken. We ended up parking next to the Tile Store across the street, and had to cross the busy street which was pretty unsafe at that time of night. Cars were speeding! That is highly inconvenient. The seating in Riddles was very tight and compacted. I highly disliked sitting that close to other parties. I was kicked by the big lady in front of me several times. The seats were tiny, hard, and uncomfortable. I found it difficult to see the stage from the back. The opening comedians were not funny at all. The main act of T. K. Kirkland, and he was entertaining. Unfortunately, all of his materials were X-rated so please beware. This is not a clean comedy show. There is a 2-drink minimum, and that is fine as long as it is mentioned before the show starts. Unfortunately, the drinks were served in small cups with barely any liquor in it. It was just a cup of ice with a small amount of liquor, which is a waste of money for 10 dollars apiece. I suggest just ordering 1 watered down drink and a bottle of water to meet the 2 drink requirements. The wait staff was absolutely terrible. (Note that this is a cash only bar)! The waitress was uninformed about the beverages and unhelpful. She couldn't answer any questions. At the end of the night, the waitress attempted to run off with the change from several patrons. Many tables waited for their change back, but the waitress stressed that it was too dark and that she couldn't see the money to give the change back. When the lights came on after the show, she tried to run past, but the patrons began arguing with her about returning their change. My party was owed 14 dollars. The party behind us was owe 6 dollars. Another table was owed 20 dollars! Yes, she tried to keep the change as tip money! This tip situation is a major turn off. Don't steal people's money. Plus, the club also includes 20% gratitude on top of your bill! So yes you pay gratuity fees that are included in your bill. If you tip your waitress then you will be tipping 2 times. Patrons need to thoroughly read their receipts before paying! read more

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I suggested to a date that we go to a comedy club and I think he found this one on Groupon and it was close to his house so off we went. We got there about 15 minutes before the show started and there was no one there. The bartender was watching tv. It felt weird. Slowly more people came in. We got seated right up front...so of course I expected to get "picked on" by the comedians. We were informed there was a two drink minimum per guest. So I had to order two drinks and so did my date. The first two drinks I requested, I was told they didn't have. Essentially you can order beer or the drinks on their drink menu...which are premixed. Each drink was about $10 and "ok". So my date probably spent around $50 for drinks. If you don't drink or don't want to spend $20 per person you might want to look elsewhere. The waitress was super sweet. Once seated there was probably about 20-30 people there on a Friday night. Jay Deep was the host and it was quite refreshing as I was a bit worried this was gonna go bad quick. He was very funny and poked fun at the fact there was only 17 people there. He did point jokes out to my date and I as "the only two white people there" however it was funny. After Jay Deep I was excited thinking man this place is great. However, as the night went on the comedians got worse. Some were funny and some made me feel downright uncomfortable. My date and I were consistently pointed out as the white people and at one point I looked over at my date and saw his arms crossed and could tell he was over it. So I dunno. I feel like if you are Jay Deep you could point us out as the white people and it's ok cause he is FUNNY but other comedians weren't and made us feel alienated from the audience rather than a part of it. read more

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I went to this venue on June 27th. The show started almost an hour late, staff arriving right up until show time. I had a bad experience, I slipped on water in the ladies room, ended up in the ER w/concussion. I reported the incident to a bartender, they did not offer to call an ambulance. I had a growing knot on my head and the bartender gave me a bottle of water and a bag of ice. No one from management/security came to check to see what happened as I sat there with a bag of ice on my head. My friend rushed me to Christ hospital. I tried for two days to reach Riddles by phone and/or email. When I got a response on Sunday, the first thing in the message was 'I was told by the entire staff that you said you tripped on your own two feet' vs, I'm sorry that happened and are you ok. This was a flat out lie as I only spoke with one person. They also claimed they had it on camera but have yet to provide the requested footage. They also claimed that they checked the bathroom and it was bone dry. At no point while I was sitting at the bar did I see anyone close the ladies room to check for leaks or clean it. I know they clean between shows but not during...They asked me why I didn't call an ambulance, I was injured in your establishment, that should be protocol for any injury along with an incident report. I am truly disappointed with the management at Riddles, don't be so quick to think someone is going to sue you and make sure they are ok. The show was funny and if I ever return, I will take pictures of everything. The staff is unprofessional, specifically in how they handled my accident in their venue. read more

We had a good time and laughed through the whole night. What more can you ask for? We had at least the 2 drink minimum that were normal prices for a comedy show. Just remember tip is automatically added. Which I don't mind. As long as you know it's already put in there. read more

Online changes on the day of the event. On 2/16/2024 my bday it said online cash only for tix. Upon arrival there was no cash accepted ? read more

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The drinks are watered down and overpriced. The seats are really close. You are literally sitting on top of each other. The backs of the seats touch the seats at the next table. When I went on eventbrite to purchase my tickets. NO WHERE did it mention this was a cash only venue. So unless you have been there before. You will find that out as you walk in the door. The bathroom has only two stalls, and only one of them was working on a night where there were over 50 people there. I brought a cranberry juice and 7up and it was 6 bucks!! First and last time for me and my date. Both of us were disappointed. Thank God half of the comedians were funny!!! read more

I came to an early show with a friend. There is a two drink minimum which is cool in addition to the cover. There was a host and about 3-4 acts which were all good. I enjoy supporting artist so everything was just right. Laughter is for the soul. I would go again. It's a little far for my liking since I stay downtown thank god I wasn't driving the drinks can be a bit strong. I would recommend to come out with some friends and enjoy the laughter. It was a mature crowd too. read more

10/10 WOULD NOT RECOMMEND! The waitress was horrible...didn't get all our of drinks, she was slow with service and couldn't count basic change. The facility was very crowded, crammed and HOT!!! 3 people, 5 drinks-4 nonalcoholic was $60. I'm going to recommend Chuckles Comedy Club in Memphis; please call them to help with 2 drink organization and great customer service. read more

Lots of fun and laughter. A place to come to and not be sad. They have an ATM but they don't take debit. That's the only reason they got 4 stars. Overall I love this place. read more

Staff was rude, poor service. Went to a Kerwin Claiborne show for attending my first comedy show and the show was great but the staff make me not want to return to this locatio. We had a two drink minimum, waitress went to the tables in front of me and never came to my table I got up to go get my own drink and the people at the door told me I have wait on the waitress. My husband got a waitress attention and she told him to go to the bar. I also noticed a staff member telling some man he couldn't record but right after the staff member was recording. read more

The staff was nice enough upon entry to the club, but there are no garnishes provided for the drinks which are more expensive now than ever. There is no food provided whatsoever during the show. The bar is a cash one. I wish they'd realize that they may sell more alcohol if they took credit cards. Tshirts for the talent, Marsha Warfield, were sold 'cash only'. If the lady selling them only knew she could have sold me one if she also took credit cards! The whole scene is very 'bare bones'. We, black people, need to stop missing opportunities to make money and go the extra mile for it. read more

Went for the first time with my girlfriend we had a great time it was funny from start to finish

The staff is terrible. We got our drinks at the end of the show and the waitress Claire is a bold faced liar. No worries I won't be back! Damon is great and funny but they need to get it together. read more

As always Damon delivers. I had an amazing time laughing at the comedians yesterday night! Thanks for making my birthday an enjoyable one!

I went there for Leon Rogers comedy birthday bash - the comedians were hilarious! However, the ambiance is lackluster and the service was awful. The waitress mixed up the drink orders for our table - TWICE! The drinks were watered down and simply not tasty at all, so that was a fail. Otherwise, I love comedy, so I enjoyed the show! read more

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I had a great time with my party of six. The only thing I have to say is the drinks are over priced a shot of tequila supposed to be Don Julio was not but cost us $17 and the Long Island ice tea was $15 over priced. If we have to get 2 drinks you should serve food. I will return because I want to support the Black own business read more

Had a wonderful sister outing at Riddles. The Groupons makes it worth the drive. The comedians were funny and we got a lot of entertainment for the money; a little over 2 hours of laughs. Would go again. Tip; skip the mixed drinks for beer or wine. The mixed drinks are watered down and not worth the $. Cash Only!! read more

The venue is intimate, the show is always great.. Tonight we caught Rudy Rush and he was hilarious.. just wish they had diet Ginger Ale... read more

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Had an amazing night with my 30 deep crew for Jada. I must admit I wasn't expecting to have gut busting laghing but this is definitely a south side gem!! Damon Williams presents is awesome!! read more

Celebrated a friends birthday at Riddles last week and we had a blast. B.Cole was the Headliner and he was good but I gotta say the host Damon was much more funnier. We had a really good crowd too. The website says it's $10.00 but we payed $15 at the door, maybe it was cheaper if you bought the tix in advance. Either way, i would go back again. Don't forget it's a 2 drink minimum at your seat, drinks at the bar do not apply towards the minimum. read more

The show was amazing I live it Jaydeeo is hilarious it was a greet show w all the artist I came from Cali and omg amazing read more

This is what a comedy club should be, talented comedians intimate stage and great servers. Parking is free, they have chicken and tacos next door, and the beer is cold. What else could you ask for. read more

Riddles Comedy Club - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Alsip, Illinois

The show was amazing! Drinks were great! Date night was a success! Can't wait to go back! read more

Omg we had a blast and everybody was super funny my cheeks hurt we will be back soon!

Last night will definitely be my last time going... Despite the waitress giving me and my guest pushback about having brought out a receipt at the end of the show without having brought out every drink I was charged for... The host was a creep... It was my birthday and I sat in front only to be sexually harassed the entire show and groped and felt up on after giving him a hug on request against my own judgement. Bottom line...Worst birthday ever... Won't be back and I've been going since DeRay was hosting in Orland... SMH. If Damon isn't there, don't go... read more

Great entertainment! Friendly staff! I will definitely go again! We got two hours of laughs!

This place was more than I expected! Im so glad I gave it a shot. I thought the drinks were decent. Weren't watered down at all. Pricey though. We had 5 drinks and it was almost 80 bucks. BUT considering the tickets to get in are so cheap it kind of balances itself out I guess. Now, about what I came here for. The comedy. I had never heard of not one comedian that hit that stage but boy were they HILARIOUS! It wasn't many of us in the audience but the outpour of laughter, you would have thought it was a room full of people. I was in tears the ENTIRE night. My small drink napkin was filled with tears. I can't say enough about my experience. It was just overall dope. And the show went on past midnight. Just good, wholesome, fun! It's nice to be able to do something like this in a pandemic and still feel safe. Yes, they follow protocol for Covid. It was very well spaced out. Will definitely recommend. read more

I had a great time at Riddles Comedy Club on May 24, 2018. All of the comedians were hilarious. I laughed so hard that I cried.