Crackers Comedy Club

The purchasing of tickets in a walk in basis is a bit of a Charlie Foxtrot. Wade your way through everyone waiting for the doors to open or drinking at the small bar area to the ticket counter. We were sat somewhat behind a floor to ceiling beam at a super sticky table which obviously had not been tended to between shows. THE ACTS WERE GREAT. WE LAUGHED A LOT! My last drink was so unpalatable I asked to send it back (took two sips). When I paid my bill in cash — regardless of the last drink taken off– I was never brought any change. Someone made a decent tip for so-​so service. This is one of the few places in Indy for comedy so we may go back– just need to lower our standards a bit I guess.

I really do like crackers, this location is lovely too. Very nice and clean. We got 3 comedians at our show all of which was entertaining. Normally the crowd overly participates which I know pisses the comedians off.
I don’t mind the 2 item minimum because the prices are not that bad.
I do hate how close the tables are. It is very uncomfortable especially because I have never been to a full show yet they feel the need to sit everyone as close as possible. We had 7people and were sat at a table probable 4 people would shave been comfortable at. Then they also need room for the server to get through.
Check this place out.

I was excited when the brand new location opened up just 1 block from where I live. As far as interiors go, this is the nicest comedy club I’ve ever been to. Usually, carpets are stained and tables wobbly, but Crackers Downtown is brand spanking new!
PROS
— Brand new location, everything is super clean (never thought I’d say that about a comedy club).
— Convenient location downtown.
— Good lineup and schedule.
— I actually had more fun with a less-​famous headliner, so don’t let unfamiliar names dissuade you.
— Pretzel sticks are fantastic (everything else is about movie-​theater quality).
CONS
— Big headliners mean that they cram as many extra people as the fire code will allow. I had 4 people at a table meant for 2, which was uncomfortable and unexpected, since I bought «premium» seats.
— Buying drinks in the lobby do NOT count towards your 2-​drink minimum.
— There can be long lines when checking in and getting seated.
TIPS
Free tickets for weekdays are pretty easy to come by. Sign up for the mailing list or fill out the comment card to get a decent chance at free tickets. You can also use the water bottle labels for free admission (subject to blackout because of big headliners).

Crackers is a fun little comedy club that we’ve hit up probably 10 times in the past 3 – 4 years. This particular location, in Broad Ripple, is their original location and has been here for many years. It’s conveniently situated right next to the Vogue. You enter there and take the stairs to the right up a couple of flights to get to the club.
The actual club is a little bit dated in décor, but it’s pretty clean. You must have all of your party present/​with you when entering the event room in order to be seated. Seating can be a little tight, but it depends on how full they are for the show.
Servers come to your table to get your order, and there’s a two drink minimum. Meaning, you must order 2 drinks. They can be a bottled water, pop, shake, coffee, mixed drink, shot, etc. I recommend, if you can help it, ordering both at the beginning. Sometimes the servers are excellent and visit your table multiple times. Other times, they only come back to give you your bill. It’s really just dependent on the individual. Most are pretty good.
Most importantly, they get some pretty great comedians! Known names in comedy!
The prices are pretty reasonable, and they hand out vouchers for getting deals on tickets when you leave.
Give it a shot for a good time at a live show!

I’m always a little hit-​or-​miss with Crackers Comedy Club. On one hand, I like many of the acts they bring to town and haven’t been disappointed by the talent. On the other, seating is rough, especially if you get seated in the back row and have to watch the show from behind a post all night.

Excellent night at crackers comedy club. All of the acts were quite entertaining and the service was fast and friendly. The lovely lady I spoke to the phone prior to my visit was very informative and helpful in planning my visit to the comedy club tonight. The drinks were reasonably priced, I can’t wait to go back.

This was my first time going to Crackers, so I wasn’t sure what to think exactly. It was very organized, the staff was very friendly and prepared. The comedy club itself, well it looked like a comedy club, no complaints there. Where they get you is the 2 drink minimum. While it doesn’t seem like that bad of thing, a budlight lime is 3.75. So you end up spending slightly over 10 with tip before you leave. I also decided to get the chips and salsa, and it wasn’t really worth the $ 5. The chips weren’t even salty and the salsa store bought. But I wasn’t there for the food, I was there for the show which held up its end of the bargain! It was a good show, and the evening seemed to be ending pleasantly. That is until the main headline came off the stage, walked past me and awkwardly touched my face and hair. Like what parents do to kids, in a knuckled motion and nuzzle their hand on their kids face saying how cute they are. Yeah, that happened, I sat mortified that someone I didn’t know was touching me and looking across the table the same horrified looks were coming from my friends. I mean I get it, you’re on tv sometimes, but you’re not that famous to be touching random people in the audience. So that kinda ruined the experience for me. If I ever go back I will probably ask to sit as far away from the comedians as possible. They should probably have a sign that reads «Do not Feed or Touch the Audience».

Crackers brings in top notch comedians week after week. Comedians that could easily sell out a theater often do shows at Crackers. The food is well… not good, the booze is way over priced but that’s how they bring in the top comedians. Make a buck however they can so they can pay the talent! The servers are always great. They use tablets now so everything is being made while your server is still taking other tables orders. Keep the laughs coming Crackers… we love ya!

Comedy clubs run the gamut and this one’s about in the middle for quality of seating and how closely you get squashed together.
But the staff were fun and friendly. The comedians were great (Justin William is hilarious and so were the openers).
Drinks flow freely and food is pretty good. Much better and far more variety than at several other venues we’ve been to.
We paid for premium seats but, ironically they were really not that great. On floor and sort of close, but the elevated table next to us was far better for visibility.
I’d go back for sure.

The manager is not helpful. We tried to get in and they would not let us in with our groupon even though they were only 60% at capacity. We came early to use our groupon to get in to see the show. We are very disappointing this comedy club is purely representing our community. Do not use a groupon when coming here. They only allow 1 groupon per night.

Service very slow. Seated first and served last. Asked 2 servers to serve us and was asked to wait. Customer service is non existing. Quicker to get drinks at the bar, but they don’t count as your 2 drink minimum. Very sad to see how they treat their customers. I would of rated no stars, but are required to rate at least one star. Customer Service should be number one!!!

6÷21÷15 Father’s day
My husband and I went to see Michael Blackson, the show was great! However, the customer service was poor, and we encountered incompetent, rude staff. We ordered food that was received when show ended then we had to stay after show (when it was time to leave we had to sit & wait) to pay for poor service, which was very inconvenient. The inconvenience was not thay we had to pay but the fact that we had to wait to handle our bill which should have already been handled. Uncomfortable & cramped seating style, hole-​in-​the-​wall the wall environment.
It was my 1^st time going to crackers and based on this experience, most likely my last. I prefer Morty’s or shows at latitude 360 they have better food, staff, seating and a real stage.
Great show– establishment was not up to par

Went there again this week and loved it. We got there early so we had time to enjoy a drink and the food. The menu was very nice with lots to choose from. Buckets of beer were on special and very much to our liking. Lots of others picked the same items. The talent was varied and we both enjoyed the entire evening— give it a try.

This place is real, it’s good, but it’s not real good.
I’ve been to a few shows here and had free VIP tickets one time. However, you could use the VIP tickets for some of the shows, which I find to knock the purpose of them being called «VIP» tickets.
The drinks were mildly expensive in my opinion, but they weren’t bad.
It’s hard to judge this place, because I think it really depends on the show they you’re attending and the experience you get. If you’re really into stand up comedy, then this could be the perfect place for you, but if you’re not, I would recommend not going.
I actually really can’t stand the set up of the place, because you walk in to nothing and then realize you ned to go up the stairs and what not.
Some convenient factors is that it’s located near the Broad Ripple strip, so there are a lot of places to go to before and after it. Hopcat is right across the street.

I’m from Sydney Australia and attended a show at Crackers in November 2013.
Loved the place and loved Indiana.

I’ve been to a couple shows at Crackers in the past year. I never realized what amazing, broad-​variety of comedians they bring in until I signed up for their emails. Pricing [$ 20 – 30] doesn’t seem that bad for this as well as how close you can be to the act. I’ve sat super close to the stage as well as in the back. I believe it’s the same experience no matter where you sit [unless you fork out a couple extra dollars to be up-​close-​and-​very-​personal to the performer].
I’d suggest buying tickets ahead of time as that will reserve spots. Spots may be a chair seat, or a booth seat. Regardless, you’ll be crammed with people next to you so Cracker’s can get as many people into one showtime. Once the show starts, you’re required to buy 2-​drink min. If you look at their drink prices, it’s really not that bad. If you’re looking for high-​quality acts at an affordable price, Cracker’s is it.

I love that Crackers brings in some really good stand-​up comedians at an affordable price, but there are a few logistical things that hurt the experience brought on by the space that they are in.
First of all, this is the kind of venue you expect to see a stand-​up comedian in. It’s a big open room with a couple tiers of seating at tables. You will be cozy with your neighbor, since they really pack people in to fill the space up. The stage is in a corner with just a microphone and a couple lights. Their sound system is great and you will hear everything from anywhere in the room without any issue.
Just like almost every other comedy place, there is a two drink minimum that does not count any beers you buy at the bar. The good news is that they aren’t too badly priced. The last time I was here they had buckets of bud and bud light on sale for 6/​$ 16. Good luck finding another place in broad ripple that you can get a beer for less than $ 3. They also have a lot of other standard bottle selections, and they do a lot of mixed drinks as well. Tickets for the shows with people who you are used to seeing on TV are in the $ 20-​$ 30 range, and some shows are a bit cheaper than that. They do sell out some shows, but odds are good that they will have tickets available if you get there early enough and don’t buy them ahead of time. If you buy tickets here, it is cash only, so be aware of that. The issue is that the place where you get tickets is at the very top, so you might be stuck standing in a long line going up the stairs for 20 minutes just to be told they don’t’ have any tickets available. It is definitely recommended to call and make a reservation.
The biggest logistics issue is that the actual venue is on an upper level of a building that requires you to take the stairs, so what ends up happening is a long line forms down the entire stairway since they are slow to get everyone seated. They have someone seat each group in order to make sure they fill up seats and get people seated together, but it makes the process very slow. Also, if you are going to be sitting with a group, you must all be there at the same time and get seated at the same time or it won’t happen. They have servers go around taking orders at tables, but at the beginning when everyone is getting seated they get behind. After the initial rush, they do a great job though.
Overall, it is a nice venue with good shows for a cheaper ticket than some of the larger venues in town. They have lots of options for drinks that won’t break the bank, and the service is great once the shows actually get going. It’s hard to find a better show for the money as far as comedy goes in Indy.

Attended Russell Peters show last night. I was so disappointed with the organization.
The box office is upstairs, and people were lined up all the way to downstairs. There wasn’t any elevators we could use, and I had my pregnant wife with me.
Plus, when you book a ticket, they never tell you your seating. So we end up setting beside the exit door, and kitchen door. You can imagine all the traffic we get from the waitresses going back and forth.
Also, they said this show is for Russell Peters, but actually you end up having to put up with two «newbie» comedian at the beginning.
Whats also made the show more devastating, the fact they made up an announcement «No use of cellphone, cameras or else the item will be taken away». I thought they were joking at the begining, but it turned out they are serious. There was an individual walking around and just staring at you! Come on! Is that really necessary. The other than the fact we have the most horrible seats, but this guy pops up in your view every five minutes.
We actually left the show half way, because the seating situation was uncomfortable even though I’ve been waiting for months to attend Russell Peters show.
Oh yeah, when you’re inside the show, and would like to order a drink, even if its a water or pop, then there is a minimum of two drinks each!!! And I’ll be honest, their menus are so expensive!
All I can say, I’m not going there again.

My wife and I came here back on Valentines Day weekend this year to see David Alan Grier and we had a great time! I love this comedy club, they have great seating throughout the club and the prices aren’t bad either! I highly recommend coming here to see some great comedy acts, you’ll have a great time!

Been here twice. Once at both locations. The B. Rip location is certainly bigger, but they are both the same to me. I haven’t been to the downtown location for a few years, but nothing stood out for me then; things may or may not have changed.
I would of given it 4 stars if the prices for drinks were actually reasonable. A little over $ 17 for a bucket of 6 budlights is a little outrageous. The service wasn’t so bad as everyone has been saying. Although the crowd when I was there recently only filled up half of the venue. It was a Wednesday night, which means it was ladies night and my girlfriend got in free. I checked in on Unilocal and they honored their 2 dollar off ticket price so that was cool too.
Some key points to know when visiting either location.
1. Call in to reserve your party ahead of time (if not ordering online).
2. If buying tickets at the counter before the show you will have to pay in CASH only. TICKETS CAN ONLY BE BOUGHT WITH CASH ONLY AT THE COUNTER. They have an ATM, but you’ll get stuck with bank charges. Their ATM charges 2.50, and then whatever else your bank charges on top of that.
3. Two drink minimum when inside, and no it doesn’t have to be alcohol.
The first time I saw the guy that writes for sponge bob square pants, and Bob Saget.
This time at the B. Rip location I saw Owen Benjamin, and another hilarious guy Mike Paramore that opened for him.
Both times I enjoyed myself and had many laughs. Would go back again when I’m in town.