Micon Downtown Budget Cinema

315 S Barstow St, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA

Related:	kerrville movie theater
Related:	the edge movie theater
Address:	315 S Barstow St, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
Phone:	+1 715-832-3355
Site:	miconcinemas.com
Rating:	4.7

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Michael Griffith

UPDATE: The theater went under a major renovation last year and its now even better. It now has new screens, digital projection (which I view as a con, but I understand why they and everyone else had to), better sound, new seats, and food and drinks (alcoholic too!) that are served right to your seat in the theater. Pretty cool and gives you lots more leg room as the rows are further apart. Best thing is they still retained the charm of the original building and the same cheap prices. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Old school, vintage theater. For the price of admission I really cant complain. If you are looking for a modern, cutting-edge movie theater experience I would suggest going elsewhere. For $2-3 you get to see a movie on a big screen, but that comes with pretty dramatic cuts in quality. For example: the screens are much smaller than modern theaters, the seats are very old and cramped together, and the sound is lacking. My biggest complaint is that there seems to be no sound proofing between the different screening rooms because I could clearly hear movies being played next door during my movie - more than a little distracting. However, the place has some real charm what with the outdoor ticketing, the antiquated fixtures and architecture, and the overall feeling you are seeing movies the way you may have in an earlier era. Again, for the price I cant complain, and I definitely suggest catching flicks down there. However, for movies I really want to see in the theater for that big, modern theater experience I will go somewhere else (in the Chippewa Valley that means either Micon Chippewa Falls, or Eau Claire).

Alex Brandt

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.

S C

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.

Brandon Johnson

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

Steve Hanson

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.

Matt Hoy

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.

Jordon Kunya

$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.

corey jevne

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!

Kyle Van Wyhe

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.

John Cusick

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!

Maria D.G.

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.

Matt Meierstein

Serves homemade pizza and pork sliders (at decent prices) among there standard theater fare. Also has beer and wine available for purchase. Kids movies will sell out, get there early. Only about half of the seats have tables for all your food, get there early.

Monty Peterson

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.