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Micon Downtown Budget Cinema
315 S Barstow St, Eau Claire, WI 54701, United States
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Sh
Review №1

Its all you could ask for in a theater. They have great deals on Tuesdays. The prices arent too steep on normal priced days. They serve alcohol. Have all the snacks and popcorn you need. They have pizza and other food to order that gets delivered to you in your seats. No complaints at all any if the times weve visited here.

Sh
Review №2

Yum! The theatre is cozy and the management is gracious. :)

Ja
Review №3

Best movie spot if they’re playing what you like.

Kr
Review №4

Wonderful theatre. Great alcohol offerings and lots of tasty food too! Terrific way for a guy like me who doesnt have a lot of money to be able to take my wife out on a date. Comfy seats and very nice screens.

Ti
Review №5

How can you beat a $4 movie? Especially in a nice and clean atmosphere. Plenty of room with the tables and the food is both inexpensive and tasty. Overall, the staff is friendly and takes care of each individual by delivering food to their seats. Best budget theater I have been to.

Mi
Review №6

Adults only 4 children 3 very nice theatre

Mi
Review №7

Great time. Date night with my husband.

Br
Review №8

This is first time I have been to this theater since Micon purchased it. I was here a few times when it was cameo budget. Price have always been good at this location.I absolutely love the tables in front of the seats. Envision any theater you been to with stadium style seating. Now take the seats out of the odd numbered rows and add tables. They offer a dinner theater experience as well as some adult beverage choice.Cant beat the flat $4 rate, states $3 for kid but was advised flat rate of $4/seat. One couple was there with two kids but only paid for 3 seats, other kid sat between parent laps.15 for king size snack (large bucket popcorn, two large drinks and 1 candy item). Free refills on the large popcorn and drink.For a budget theater, out-weighed my expectations. Micon did amazing things for the downtown theater. I felt the experience had trumped some I have had at some of the non-budget theaters, including some of their own locations. Great value, will come again. Next time we are definitely going to go for the dinner experience.Great Job Micon!

Ca
Review №9

Comfortable seating, cheap films, and food and beverages! They host my favorite film festival, Midwest Weirdfest, every year.

To
Review №10

Cute theater that has a modest selection of snacks and extremely affordable prices for tickets! Great place if youre willing to wait a few months for new movies after their original release dates

Br
Review №11

Great local cinema and very affordable. Just watch Spider-Man:Far From Home and I had a few good laughs with my buddy Joe. Definitely will visit again soon.

Jo
Review №12

The Budget theater is exactly what it should be. Simple and cheap! Having food options and beer is great and while the upstairs theater can be a bit tight for me both theaters are well kept.

an
Review №13

Great place to see a movie. Lots of good snacks and drinks, and seating.

Ma
Review №14

A nice atmosphere tables at the seats and good food plus the people are very friendly

Ke
Review №15

Great food. Great price. Great seats

La
Review №16

Love the feel of a downtown theater...it still has some old school style

Da
Review №17

Loved that they brought back a classic- Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure. The family loved enjoying it on the big screen.

To
Review №18

Very cute. I love the bathrooms, for downtown and a plave with history it is well kept and very clean. There was a bit of a line but that is understandable and doesnt effect my rating. Cute and cheap. Parking was confusing but we figured it out. Its a nice walk. Very nice, will be back again

Da
Review №19

Cutest theater I have ever been to. Only 2 movies to choose from keeps it simple. Even better, tickets and food are extremely cheap. Best deals are on Tuesdays where tickets are only $3!

ch
Review №20

Prices are great and the staff is very friendly. The theatre is clean and well kept with comfortable seating. They offer pizza and other items that are not normally found at most theatres. The only challenge is finding parking. We had to park a block away because the street is packed. Overall an exceptional experience and I will be returning for other movies down the road.

Li
Review №21

This movie theater downtown offers nostalgia mixed with some modern amenities at a price that nearly anyone can afford. Concessions are good, alcohol is served, and food is served right to your movie seat. There are little tables in front of your seat for setting food on. We sat near an aisle and only had thing is one of the runner lights shined up into our eyes the whole time. We wish they would have dimmed those lights. Cant beat the price at $4, and $3 on Tuesdays.

Da
Review №22

Amazing,comfortable and clean ....and affordable in a time when every penny counts.thanks

da
Review №23

Sadly, Nothing was updated on the website............... to say the Heater was down and the theater was closed.Our whole family met there for the movie Ford vs Ferrari...

sa
Review №24

Great inexpensive place to go out to see an older movie. The food and beverages are expensive, imo.

D
Review №25

First time enjoying the remodel, they have tables in front of your seat now, and a large menu, takes dinner and a move to a one stop shop

Ta
Review №26

Cheap tickets. Fewer movie-goers. Dinner & adult beverages make it a decent place for date night.

Sh
Review №27

I havent been to this theater in years. But it was an extra special treat to watch an old fam like Die Hard on the big screen again. Enjoyed my visit to the theater tonight. :-)

Me
Review №28

We love the downtown cinema! Not only is it cheaper, but the popcorn is the best in town w/real butter!! Tabled seating if you want to eat, and those who choose to, can even have an alcoholic beverage. Nostalgic fun for all!!

Ma
Review №29

Newly remodeled, but still has the old theater charm. They show second run movies for $4. The projector and sound equipment are new and look and sound great. Its usually not crowded, and you can get good seats fairly easily. Much better than the first run theater, and they serve food too! Pizza is pretty good, and they have wine and beer. The seats in the back have counter-tops to hold you food. Seats are roomy and comfortable. Cant beat the price or convenient location.

Jo
Review №30

Terrific experience as with all Micon Theaters

Ke
Review №31

Excellent theater. Very clean, friendly staff. Why pay more to go anywhere else?

je
Review №32

Good place to see a movie on the cheap ticket prices are about 4 dollars service is great you can order food it cost a lot less to see a movie there then most places

Ca
Review №33

Friendly staff fun place to bring friends and family great food

Je
Review №34

Clean newly remodeled and a great price for a dinner and a movie. I would definitely recommend. Only suggestion would be to have a better variety of food/ dinner selection.

Co
Review №35

Great time, love the upstairs the most. The upgrades to this theater really make it an enjoyable time.

Do
Review №36

The downtown cinema in Eau Claire is a great place to kick back and get comfortable for a long movie and a quick bite. Great sound, clean...great place.

Co
Review №37

Affordable theater that has been updated to have modern amenities, but still has the nostalgic feel.

St
Review №38

The owners of this theater have really been sprucing up and making it a destination. Cheap movies ($4, or $3 on Tuesdays) and a nice selection of food and drinks. The pizza is actually quite good, and the other food looks fine, and much much better than the normal run of theater food. Real popcorn with real butter, and some nice beer and wine selections (nope, not the most exciting in town, but youll find a few nice craft beers in there). Altogether a really nice place for an inexpensive date.

La
Review №39

Excellent service. Been here many times over the years since 2005.

co
Review №40

My experience with Micon has always been good ones! I only ever had one issue with them and that was few years ago. And they rectified the situation immediately. I was very thankful and impressed on how they handled the situation. I also love the improvements they made to Budget theatre. But, I wish they would have kept the funky orange seating that they had near the bathrooms. Other than that, I love the new Budget Theatre!

Je
Review №41

Budget friendly and great place to take the kids. 100x cheaper than the other theaters around town.

Er
Review №42

The downtown theater lives up to the Micon name. This place is great for people on a budget who still want to catch a movie. The upper theater is definitely smaller and provides more of an intimate experience. Clean place, friendly staff, and nostalgic atmosphere make for a fun time.

Ch
Review №43

Love that there are tables in front of your seats. Lots of room and comfortable chairs!!

S
Review №44

Always a great place to watch a movie. Low price, good food options, and table space to eat.

Al
Review №45

Great movies for a great price. The service is pretty slow and cumbersome. They will not serve you if there is less than an hour left of your movie...

Li
Review №46

We went today for a matinee here because its the only place it was showing what I wanted to see. The two men working were carrying on a conversation. I waited for them to finish. I ordered my tickets (he gave me no tickets - forshadowing), I ordered my popcorn. I had enough points to get a free popcorn and soda. He didnt offer and acted like it was a nuisance so I just paid for it. I requested to butter and salt half way through. He did not listen. I was irritated so I requested he please do as I asked. He was irritated and walked over to the garbage and dumped it all out and started over....while he helped other ppl and I had to wait each time on the side. We ended up going to our seats...then I realized I had the wrong seats! I sent my kids down for the food order and soda. The young man w dark hair helped my kids & was very nice and accommodating. He needed our tickets to change our seats. Poor kid. I left him a tip I felt so bad. I didnt think I was asking too much of the original service provider. He simply was not listening - at all. I was there wrecking his day. Lol. Ill gladly pay extra for being able to butter and salt my popcorn halfway through. Ill go to Micon by Festival from now on if youd prefer too. The service is far better. I pay more and Im ok w that. Idk what was up they kids hind end today.

Un
Review №47

I have been going to this theater since I was a kid. I remember seeing Aladdin here it always makes me feel warm and fuzzy when Im here. New improvements like bar tables in front of the super comfortable seats and pleny of leg room make this place a five star winner by all means.

Sh
Review №48

First time going since the remodel and new dine while you watch service they started a few years ago. It was fun. The food was decent and fair priced. Would definitely do it again.

Ma
Review №49

We love this theater! The staff here is always friendly and courteous and really makes us feel at home. Food service is timely and delicious!

Ba
Review №50

An old theatre but lots of fun!

Za
Review №51

Take the extra mile to take are snacks away. Are you going to search everyone in the whole theatre to make sure they aren’t on their phone or having snacks. This place sucks and I’m not coming here again.

Na
Review №52

Great place to watch a movie for cheap. They also have food and beer and wine so you could do dinner and a movie right here. The only downside is downtown parking can sometimes be a challenge.

Ma
Review №53

Amazing pizza, root beer floats, smiling service that looks you in the eye (thanks Jesse). The low price more than makes up for the little bit of a wait on a packed-cinema-Friday. Considering how small of a workspace and staff they have, Im impressed with the quality of service.

Er
Review №54

Theater shows movies that have been out a little longer at a deep discount. Serve snack bar type food and bring it to you at your seat. The seats feature a table for you to place you food on. We had pizza and it was pretty good.

Ky
Review №55

One of the best date night spots in town. The tickets are cheap as are the concessions. The addition of a kitchen makes the experience so much better. Things have changed since the remodel, but the atmosphere has stayed the same. This is definitely a staple in the Eau Claire experience.

Gi
Review №56

This place is a gem. It is a small cinema downtown Eau Claire. We were pleasantly surprised how well maintained it is. Prices are great - they serve food and adult beverages too.

Ja
Review №57

Great prices. Get food and alcohol served to a table as you watch your movie.

Jo
Review №58

Old dowtown theater fixed up with some art deco details. Affordable food and snacks including beer. Some rows have tables to set your food.

Al
Review №59

Pulled out my phone to read an important text, that I had just recieved, screen was on the dimmest setting. I even hid it so that people wouldnt be interrupted. Minute later I get yelled at to get off my phone and I mean like really yelled at, apparently these people dont understand politeness, Im pretty sure that the worker that yelled at me was more of a disturbance to the other movie goers than my phone was. I mean I understand but the only reason you came in and yelled at me was because you thought I was recording. Also for the record I wasnt on the end so I could not have just slipped out of the theatre to read the text. I work costumer service so I know how to treat people and I think that they treated me that way mostly because Im a male young adult. Im not a movie fan and I as sure wont be after this encounter. I get it, my review wont matter because I only paid $7. But maybe it will help your company. I definitely wont go on my phone during a movie now, which is fine. There were a couple more things that rubbed me the wrong way, but thats a different story. Otherwise comfortable seats.

Jo
Review №60

$4.00 a person (about half the price of a normal theatre) and $3.00 on Tuesdays. Normally not packed because they only have four movies at once and theyre all played out at the regular theatres, but its nice because its almost never packed. The seats are okay (they are not the tall seats), and make sure you sit up close on the bottom level theatre (the room is HUGE). The place is kept pretty clean, and the employees are friendly.

S.
Review №61

Excellent ticket prices! Lots of menu options. Only down side is when youre seated in the the middle of the row, and the people sitting in front of you order food, when the staff delivers their food they interrupt the movie by blocking the screen.

wi
Review №62

Went to see wizard of Oz sold out it was amazing

D.
Review №63

Love this place and have mostly got great service and enjoyed date nite here. Last visit there is a new guy whom doesnt seem to like his job

Sc
Review №64

Remodeled with tables for food delivery to your seat.

Da
Review №65

Loved our experience!! Awesome staff, excellent value, delicious concessions and comfortable theatre

ma
Review №66

Good food and drinks. Awesome sound and comfy seats. Prices can’t be beat.

Ge
Review №67

I love this place. Cheap admission, you can drink a beer while you watch your movie, and their pizza is one of the best in town.

Wa
Review №68

Awesome, just watched bohemien rhapsody down there, very nice since the remodel.

Ka
Review №69

Best Theatre experience in a really long time.Great rates, comfortable seats, clean, AND good food.

Sa
Review №70

Wonderful renovation on an old quaint theater

Li
Review №71

Nice clean theatre, tables to set popcorn, etc. on as well as serves food and booze! Great prices for tickets, typical/decent prices for concessions. Will be back!

Da
Review №72

The remode looks nice lots of room seats were nice

Br
Review №73

The budget theatre has been around for years and recently started serving beer and food. I was there a few months ago and will never go back. I ordered chicken strips and they brought them to me the chicken was raw. I brought it to the counter and showed them and the only thing they did was make me new chicken. I asked for a soda to wash down the taste of raw chicken and they made me pay for it. The least toy could do for serving raw chicken to someone and potentially getting them sick is give them a free soda

Gr
Review №74

Love this place. Good beer and pizza. Reasonable prices, locally owned.

Er
Review №75

Lots of biased nostalgia here( I saw return of the jedi,karate kid, and back to the future in this theater), but still a great theater to take your kids for an affordable night out.Seating is very comfortable and some of the seats have tables for food and drinks. Tuesdays are a bit cheaper, but obviously busier. Modest menu(including beer and wine) if you want more than popcorn.This offers modern comforts along with the charms of yesteryear.

Ad
Review №76

Cant beat the price! great food too.

Mo
Review №77

Great place to see movies that are just out of the theaters. They server a small, but good selection of food with a bench area at your seat. Cheap food, popcorn, soda and beer! Great for a date night or a fun way to watch a movie with the kids.

Ni
Review №78

Non table rows are so close together that your knees are touching the chair in front of you.

he
Review №79

Love this budget friendly option for a family night out. Glad that Micon put some money into the downtown theater.

jo
Review №80

Good place to watch a new movie cheaper with comfy seats

An
Review №81

Affordable dinner & a movie for the whole family

Ja
Review №82

4 dollar movies. Perfect for a good downtown date. Thanks for updating and keeping good movies rollung through.

La
Review №83

Price low for a good movie

Jo
Review №84

Greatest prices for movies that are still new!! My wife and I are seldom movie goers and this kind of place is perfect because they have movies that did well in the box office and show them for cheap after the big cinemas are done with them. I would recommend this place to anyone!

S
Review №85

I enjoy the recent renovations. Love the tables added in so people can have dinner. Weve had the pizza there -love it. And the popcorn is good too. Plesant climate too. I would appreciate more comminicative and directing staff when us movie goers are piled in for a sold out show. All together I think its a novel place as it is in one of the older/vintage locations in town, which theyve successfully brought back to life. Good for families on a budget as well. And will be looking forward to sampling from the beer/wine collection.

Qu
Review №86

Best way to watch movies.

Je
Review №87

Great food amazingly cheap prices. Very clean theater

Ry
Review №88

It has a good selection of food, great seats, and cheap tickets. The only problem is that it was cold inside.

Ro
Review №89

Great little cinema. On Tuesdays, there is a $1 discount so admission is only $3. Bring the family for dinner and a movie here.

Je
Review №90

Really cheap prices, beer is about what youll pay at a local bar. Food is pretty good. Theyve made this into a great place.

Th
Review №91

Seeing the movie Bohemian Rhapsody great movie great little theater

De
Review №92

I found it to be very nice. Lots of people there. Very nice & clean

Ch
Review №93

Great value for a theatre experience! Concessions are great.

Ma
Review №94

Whats better for new media absorption besides home streaming? Nothing.

Ez
Review №95

Economical night out!

Ch
Review №96

Great place for some family fun and the employees are always friendly!

Jo
Review №97

Casual with authentic flavor. Come as you are and enjoy. If the technology was improved a little I would say 5 stars all the way.

Ma
Review №98

Good prices, searing is excellent with a small selection of food items. Good for a family movie night.

J
Review №99

I love the cheap movies with very adequate seating and good concessions. I will be back!

Ch
Review №100

Great place to watch a movie!!! Love it. Always wait for a movie I want to watch again and go for food and a couple beers!

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  • Address:315 S Barstow St, Eau Claire, WI 54701, United States
  • Site:https://miconcinemas.com/theatres/DowntownBudget
  • Phone:+1 715-832-3355
Categories
  • Movie theater
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Food:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Stadium seating:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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