Reading Comedy Outlet

We were looking for something different to do for a date night. This was the first time at the comedy outlet here, though we’d been to Hiester’s before. We were met by the host of the night, Nate, who was very nice, friendly and funny, made sure our table was clean, asked where we preferred to sit, etc.
They had 5 comedians, a couple were obviously newer, but overall everyone was good, a couple were great. (Sorry I forget who the non-​headliners were) but the 2 headliners were Shane Gillis and Rubi Nicholas who were both very good.
It was $ 5 cover charge and totally worth it for only $ 5 each! We each had a couple drinks so I think total we spent less than $ 30. They did offer food, but we didn’t order anything. I think there were two waitresses working that night and they both came to our table often to check on us. One recommended a drink to me after I told her what I generally like… I think it was Aruba Sunset, which was good and I always appreciate a waitress who can help out with recommendations.
The only couple of negatives were minor. The décor inside was definitely not upscale. I’m sure it has to do with budget, but it certainly looks like it’s «budget décor»…didn’t take away really, just something I did notice. Also, it was so empty! There was a group of 3 people next to us and another 2 people behind us, who I think were friends with one of the comics and that was it aside from maybe staff or other comedians that were working that night. We still had fun, and I know things like that are out of their control to an extent. The energy in the room was still good, it just might have been more energized with more people.
We will definitely go again!