Why KiKi

What amazing atmosphere! I went here the day before my birthday while on a 20 state road trip. Voodoo was very amazing! I had made contact with them on the phone so when I got there it was like I was meeting up with all of my nephew, as well as other neices and nephews! I happened to get there on the night of the lip sync battle finals. The Queens were amazing! The atmosphere was great! Everybody called me Auntie and they taught me how to flip my fan, then they gave me a fan!

Went to the drag show for the first time for my birthday and had a blast! It was so much fun and it was my first “big bar” experience. Food was great, drink was great (I’m not a big drinker, fishbowl drink was so good), the “queens?” were so much fun and came up to my family to talk for a bit. Highly recommend going here and will definitely want to come back! 10/10!

We were welcomed with open arms pretty early in the evening after struggling to find a place to go on a Saturday evening- I havent been out in years. My friend ordered a fishbowl and its so adorable I had to snap a picture. Great music, beautiful people (inside and out), and a safe space. Food was fun and entertaining. The entertainers we on point and amazing. Thanks for making my night out fun and enjoyable.

Love this place! Amazing gay bar, fantastic and fun shows like comedy shows and drag shows, beautiful outdoor patio in the bar, plenty of seating, 2-3 bars, and the silent disco downstairs is one of my FAVORITE things to do in Salt Lake City, hands down. The bartenders and fun and they have a crazy and fun drink menu. Cannot recommend this place enough.

We frequently go to Sunday brunch and decided to try something new! We’ll definitely be back for another drag show. The chicken fried steak was so good. The gravy was even better. The drink menu is massive and the service was great!

Milo was the best bartender ever! He was so sweet and friendly and he did such a great job mixing our drinks for us!And the waffles are amazing! This has now been the second time we came and it was wonderful!So much fun! The first time we did a girls night and had to bring our hubbys back! We all enjoyed it!

This was so fun! I wish I lived here so I could do this more often!Everyone was really cool and made sure everyone knew what the rules were and what was up. I only had one drink, but it was really good. My gf had a couple and they both tasted really good. We ordered food and it came out so fast! The food was good, I had the chicken fried steak, which also came with eggs and a biscuit. I was definitely full enough that I didnt want to ask my gf if she was gonna finish her waffle.The show was AWESOME. Everyone was such an amazing entertainer, it made for a great time! I was kind of nervous because Ive never really been to something like this before, so I felt rather out of my element, but once it got started I had a blast.The venue is small, but that means no bad seats! And all the performers were great, a few talked with us before the show started so that we had kind of a one on one on how things worked. If you want more to eat or drink, you can raise your hand to alert staff and theyll take care of you. They have 2 bathrooms, which were all gender bathrooms. The one I went to had one stall and 2 or 3 urinals. Theres also a patio for smoke/vape breaks. They also have a cash exchange so you can get ones to tip performers, including bundles of 20. You can get up and exchange for more during the show or at intermission.I would 1000% do this again, I wish I could see the lip synch battles and other events!

Holly was our bartender downstairs for silent disco and she was so funny and awesome and friendly. Fast service with flair and she made me want to come back whenever I can!! Also, HUGE shout out to Cora because she also absolutely killed it as a bartender and also was just so skilled and kind. This is THE place to be on a weekend.

Went there for the first time. Had a blast. We did the Sunday Brunch. Well worth it. We had so much fun. Food was delicious. Drinks were exceptional. Service was the best we have had in a long time. The show was out of this world. The preformers acts were hilarious and so well done. If your looking for something exciting to do. Please give it a try and have fun.

Since WHYKIKI opened I have attended dozens of Drag Shows and special events. The atmosphere, food and service have always been amazing. I have been to Drag Shows in multiple countries and cities around the world and can honestly say I have seen the best shows here in SLC, Utah at WhyKiki.There have been a couple of times I made errors on reservations for Sunday Drag Shows and the management has been more than accommodating.The bar and wait staff do a great job even on their busiest days! During Pride Week I have gone to WhyKiki the last two years, even though I had to wait in line longer than usual I was still able to get drinks pretty quickly!💚💛🧡❤️💙

I love coming here to dance and party! I’ve been coming since 2021 and all my friends and I love coming back. The music is good, has options, and it’s spacious to move around! The guys at the front and all staff are nice, my favorite is Ashley! She’s so sweet handing headphones and super fun to chat with :) I love her ! This is somewhere my friends and I loving coming to every weekend🫶🏼

Been here a few times and it’s amazing every time! Holly was my server the first time I went, and now I hope she’s there when I go. The service is great and she goes above and beyond. The queens are AMAZING performers and they kill it every time.

Holly is the best bartender ever! She gave us wonderful drinks but also ensured that we were safe and not driving. She does cool bar tricks, is welcoming and fun, and has a great way of talking with customers. Give her a raise Randy!!!! Please!!! Also Sally Cone Slopes is the most amazing queen who hosts a wonderful show. Thanks for all of the great, inclusive, gorgeous nights Why Kiki!!!!

$20 cover charge is insanely high, and not worth what is offered besides the drag queens. The DJ downstairs can be REALLY hit and miss. Last night’s was so rough we left after being there only 45 minutes. I wish the cover fee were a max of $10 and I would feel better about coming here. All love to the queens performing!! They bring in the crowd.

Wow! This place was fun. the comedy show and drag show were not full at the beginning, but the underground silent disco was INSANE. It was my first time doing something like that but I had such a blast. Food was also decent for a bar venue.

Love it ❣️ the drag shows are so fun. The silent disco is the best

I’ve never felt so welcomed and loved at a bar! The silent disco is a blast but the drag queens and kings are the stars of the show. Not to mention our amazing server, Holly— she hooked it up!!

Amazing place to go! Drag Shows? amazing!! service? the best with the friendliest staff! Food is amazing and the drinks are my favorite. and I love going and feeling safe and relaxed~

We had Holly as our server and she was the best! The staff were all very friendly and the drag show and silent disco were super fun. If I’m ever in SLC again I’ll definitely be back!

This was my first time going to a drag show. It was AMAZING!! sold out show! People of all walks of life enjoying each other and having a great time. Queens AND Kings were on point and so much fun to watch and talk to. If youve been thinking of going, do it!

I have been hearing about this place for awhile now and finally got to go with some of my girlfriends. Atmosphere was great, drinks were great (a little pricey but so is every cocktail in slc) the bartender was awesome too (unfortunately I don’t remember her name) everything was going great until this random guy would NOT leave us alone… then he and a few of his guy friends proceeded to sit by us, not leave us alone and then got vaguely aggressive when we tried politely to let them know we weren’t interested. Why do I bring this up? Because without asking, this man named Sam I believe, who worked for the bar quietly pulled me aside and asked me if me and my friends were ok, and if we knew these guy(s). He was the same man who checked us at the door and was so observant even inside the bar and took the initiative to covertly, without a scene take care of this uncomfortable situation by asking my table if we were ready to “head to our reserved seating” separating my group from these men without any problems. So professional, and appreciated. All in all, big fan of this place!

Love this place so much- the drag queens are always FABULOUS and make it such a good time!! Plus, the servers are next-level impressive - our girl Holly was fantastic and didn’t let us go a minute without having what we needed.

The drag show was amazing Id go back just to see that but the chicken and waffles was not the best!!! Over air fried chicken strips and really dense pound cake like waffles was not what I ex pected.....and the food runner brought our food before we even got our bucket o mimosas!!! And when we did get our food.....cold wet scrambled eggs. Fan of the show not of the food or service

Food is typical bar food, except the amazing puns included in the names and their waffles and pound cakes. Ah-mazing. Also love all the different events hosted here, but mostly the incredible support and inclusion this places offers. I love the shows and the representation. Can’t wait for more!

I was rudely shoved by an employee who said I was mean to bartender when I was extremely nice and tipped 18% after already spending $60 on three drinks. Which is a steep price already. My id was taking picture of and I am no longer welcome back. I am always nice to the bartenders because they have a hard job. Next time you think of going out try a different bar, this one obviously does not respect their paying customers.

This is the worst “gay” bar in Utah. It’s unsafe, the staff are incredibly rude and they doubled the cover charge for pride. The new headphone system is not productive and extremely chaotic. We’re never coming back here again. I’m so happy suntrapp got their liquor license back because this place is absolutely horrible.

Drag Lunch was amazing! We had so much fun and the entertainment is fantastic. I highly recommend to go here for an amazing time. The food and drinks could use improvement, my mojito was not good. Id recommend getting a bottle of champagne. Id go back for the entertainment over and over and over again. Very cute interior and super instagram worthy. After the show we chilled outside jamming to an amazing DJ.

$30 cover at 1 am is so out of touch. We had a whole wedding party we brought here and none of us ever entered. The silent disco can be fun but the insane door fees and general rude demeanor of the door people is a real put off.

Super friendly staff, the drag show was AMAZING, and there were other fun areas to explore! We checked out the DJ on the patio, and the silent disco in the basement after the drag show, and had a fabulous time!!

Well it was my first time there tonight there was a drag show we got there and I dont know if we missed it or they only had one at 930, but as far as I know they were showing multiple. Maybe I got the time wrong anyway I had a good time its a nice place.

It was $64 for the table for 4 for the drag and dinner. We ordered food, which there was a good amount, and I love the P3nis themed items, makes it fun, but the chicken fingers had no seasoning and slightly tasted like cardboard, then the waffles in the fun shape were just basic, slightly tasted like pancake mix to me, which I know is basically the same thing. The show was good, it was the almost famous, It was funny as our buddy kept trying to dance with each of them and they gave him NO time of day hahaha, apparently these drag girls dont like men haha. It was a good different experience, not sure Id go back, not really our crowd or scene, and there is no sugar free redbull or non sugary drinks, which we know were all on a diet so that dont work...haha

With the Closure of Bottoms Up, the city lost a truly unique venue. However, clearly Randy Oveson was not to be DENIED!!! Randy opened up Why KiKi on 1st South just off of Main on May 1, 2021. The bar has some cool island based decor items including a tribute to One-Eye’d Willy in the back patio. Speaking of the patio, what a cool spot, gravel lined, the patio continues the island motif outside for folks to relax and connect. Inside there is your (anything but) normal bar areas. One of these contains a stage that supports a variety of events and acts hosted at Why KiKi. There are also several small private areas for small groups to enjoy. On Sundays KiKi serves up a delicious brunch and one of a kind Drag Show. Our group descended upon the servers Claudia, and Eli like a bunch of vultures. They did a great job pouring Pink Starfish, fishbowls and a full array of local beers and keeping up with the demand. We want to thankRandy again for being such a great host.

Love the silent disco, but some of the staff is straight up rude. Maybe y’all tell people when they call asking about the place, tell them there is a cash only cover so they don’t show up unprepared? And when someone doesn’t have cash or their debit card, instead of rudely telling them to leave, politely tell them y’all except Venmo? Really blown away by the level of customer disservice.

Went to the (halloween version) drag show and it was fantastic and so lovely and fun. The vibes at the place were fantastic and I would definitely go again. However, they don’t tell you that you are charged auto gratuity until after you check your phone (for the itemized receipt) so I tipped $40 on my card for the auto gratuity and then another $40 in cash due to the machine/our server not letting us know. Ended up tipping $80 on a $200 tab. So I wish there had been some indication of that but yk.

Amazing, engaging performances. GOOD food. A billion delicious drinks. CLEAN BATHROOMS. Bring a stack of cash and be prepared to have fun!

It had a great atmosphere and tasty drinks but with a $10 cover fee that I didnt know about until I was in the door and then a $17 cocktail I felt nickel and dimed.The onstage performance was spectacular and with 2 areas separated from the main tables and stage I was pretty impressed.I found it strange that the smoking patio is covered but that would likely be due to rugs and upholstered furniture.The staff feel a bit like salespeople with their recommendations being on the pricey side, Id say new bar-goers beware and to people with the extra cash, Id easily raise this to 5 starsFor those without the cash, you can find drinks 1/3rd of the price at other bars without cover fees.

Dressed up in drag and went on Wednesday night at 11pm. They were completely closed and had to buy an Uber to another club. What a waste of my time and money. Their answering machine is full and mentions Halloween party, not updated, their Instagram is not updated and there was no notices about their closer. Unprofessional

My friends and i went to why kiki for the first time tonight. Being the only one in my group with cash, i paid the regular guy at the front my cover while my friends went to a separate lady who took venmo. the venmo lady turned my friends away saying they “looked too drunk” and wouldn’t let them in. i asked the venmo lady that since my friends couldn’t get in and we’re leaving, can i get my cover back because i’m not staying at the bar alone (buddy systems are essential to keep girls safe on nights like these!) she said that it shouldn’t be an issue and to talk to the cash man. when i tried to tell him the situation, he responded with “this is just like a concert, once you pay you don’t get it back.” i’m sorry but i wasn’t even in why kiki for 5 minutes because they turned the rest of my group away, you’d think i could at the very least get my cover back since i hadn’t even left the front entrance way. i would understand if it was just a regular $10 cover like normal bars, but $30 to get into a bar is ridiculous if you didn’t get to experience the bar at all. unfortunately our first impression of why kiki was not great.

Fun fun place! The food is not that special, but decent. The D!ck shaped waffles were hilarious haha, we had a great experience at the Drag Brunch show.

Not only is there fantastic drag to see but the service is incredible! Holly is the absolute best and will make you a phenomenal drink! Thank you Holly!

Gracious, welcoming, and a very good mimosa, to boot.We wanted a place to hang out before hopping the tram back to the airport. While this place pretends to be a dive, I suspect that is just their vibe. Gen Z-ers were lined up at 11:30 a.m. for the Sunday morning drag show . Our mimosas were surprisingly rich. Great spot across from the Marriott City Creek.

Went for the silent disco amd stayed for the drag show. Had so much fun!

I went here for the first time this past Sunday. I had never been to a drag show and I had so much fun. Probably the most fun I have had in a while. Thank you to everyone there for a great time!!

Such a fun place! Love the queer space. The only complaints are some safety hazards, especially for drunk people. The stairs to the silent disco have a smaller than the rest step at the end of the staircase that caused me to roll my ankle. And the rugs outside on top of the gravel post some risk when people are moving their chairs around for the rug to get caught and cause a fall.Overall besides those two small things, it’s such a fun, good vibe place! Just be mindful of your feet!!

This place was so fun!!! It was my first-ever drag KING show. They took coats at the door during ID checks and cover fee. There were three bartenders and for a Friday night, it was QUICK service!! The shows were an absolute plus, and having the silent disco downstairs was great!

Everyone is SO kind and accepting of all. Very inclusive environment with insanely high energy, I could live there if life allowed it!

I only ever want Holly as my bartender! Love her. Adore her. She deserves the world.

Phenomenal bar. Amazing patio and trendy indoor space. Super inclusive and welcoming. The staff is great!

WhyKiki is such a fun and welcoming bar! Going to their drag shows and silent disco are 2 of my favorite things to do on the weekend!

We had a great time! The ambience was fun, loud and entertaining. The food was good for the price, pretty satisfying. The performers were so fun and beautiful!We had a great time, we’ll be definitely coming back!

Holly is unquestionably the best bartender I’ve ever seen. If I could give 6 stars I would. Changed the trajectory of my life!!!

You don’t go to this place for the food but my buddy and I were really hungry. The food was sub par at best. But the entertainment was amazing and the atmosphere and service was exceptional

Brunch box is awesome! I absolutely loved it! I would give 5 stars but I think the food can be improved. Fresh bacon instead of thin pre-cooked, fresh chicken strips instead of frozen, etc. I think this place has a ton of great events and I know theyre working to elevate the food so I will be back.Lets keep Why Kiki around!

Raphael AKA pumpkin is probably the best bartender I’ve ever had. He is so sweet and SO FUN!!! And his drinks are excellent. 10/10 would recommend coming here just to say hi to him!!!

This is a gay bar!!!! I have frequented many many many gay bars so no biggie for me. But I should have done more digging into this place BEFORE taking people who do have issues with it. Again just a heads up somewhere on the front page of their web page would be nice. So you know what you are walking into.

Love this place fell in love with the shows are everything especially that beautiful host lexis Monroig she is pure perfection the definition of drag is her face wow I am always having fun when. She hosting she include the audience and makes feel good love her and the other to. Love the food and the drinks. Do not miss out.

I have always wanted to go to a show like this. After seeing an ad on Instagram I immediately booked a table. The girls were absolutely fabulous, and made everyone feel special. Every performance made the whole night worth going. The food and drinks were just a bonus. If your looking for a night away from the kids or to let loose. This is definitely the place for you.

So much fun! The bartenders work with you to customize drinks to your liking and the food was honestly not bad at all. A few friends went back a different night and they had a silent disco too!

This place is AMAZING!! Holly was the most fabulous bartender and was very attentive, our experience was 10/10 thanks to the one and only holly!

Amazing service!!! Holly specifically behind bar was so helpful and fun! Will come back for her! 💓

Very unique place. The drag show upstairs was too packed to be able to see. The patio was pretty dead. The silent disco part could have been better if it wasnt in a stuffy, poorly ventilated basement. The music was good for most of the night.

I FREAKING LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I go to SLC for work mths at a time and I finally went here. I had a blast and was only there for the comedy show and ended up closing the place down 😂 then went back Sunday for the Drag show. I will be back for more fun.

I really don’t mean to be a Karen, the place is nice and all but not worth a 20 dollar entrance fee, and not worth going there so you can have security be an A-hole to you because you accidentally bumped into them.

Very fun and entertaining drag brunch! The performers and staff were friendly and talented and the food was good. Definitely worth a visit if youre into drag shows or just enjoy offbeat entertainment and/or hilariously shaped waffles ;)

My friend was coherent and very polite and the bouncer kicked her out for no reason. Can only guess they wanted to push people through the line. Very very rude.

I never leave bad reviews. But after last night I have to. First, drag bingo was awesome! BUT — the bartenders. Ugh. Have they ever bartended before? Like, ever? I asked what kind of wine they had. The gal rattled off some options, but some of them were not even wine. She then follows it up with “we have other white and BLACK wines.” What is she even talking about? I then order a glass. Already a very small glass, and she only fills it half way. Just a bit more than a shot! Does she know the difference between liquor, beer and wine?? Who is hiring these folks, let alone training? And don’t ask for a neat whiskey. You will have it shaken with ice (witnessed that while ordering my wine). For the amount they charge for drinks ($12 for Makers!) they should at least hire people that know what they are doing. This was my 2nd time here, and I just can’t go back. Love watching (and tipping very well) at the drag shows. Amazing! But I work too hard for my money. The bar situation is awful. Please. Hire people that know what they are doing. Or TRAIN them. They are just kids that have no idea what they are doing. Black wine? Please, tell me. What is that? And getting a possible pour of 2-3 ounces?!?! I know we are in Utah. But that is 2-3 ounces less than a legal pour. I will stick to my local neighborhood pubs where they actually care if I come back. So disappointing.UPDATE; Just noticed the owner or management reply. First, I was not part of a “group”. There were 2 of us. Except when we ordered our drinks we did not talk to anyone in the establishment and certainly not about our experience. But I will say it again - the show was awesome. Your bartenders, not so much. If you are going to be rude to people that leave you an honest review, lying on top of that does not do you any favors. But, looking at your other comments, it’s not surprising. I’ll gladly take my money and see shows at Verse.

Cool little place, the silent disco/dance was pretty neat, 3 different channels of music from different genres. Everyone is pretty respectful on the dance floor. The drag show was really awesome, best part of this place. Only thing i feel that hinders it, is that the drinks are really weak. I had an aloha mf, 3 cosmo shots, and another mixed drink and was barely buzzed (seriously). Same with my friends who had other stronger drinks. Pre-game elsewhere and probably dont get drinks here and youll be happier. Otherwise chill spot.

Food is not good here. Its dry, tasteless small portions that are over priced. Even the drinks are priced high. The drag shows are the only good thing here. The performers are always friendly. Go here to support your local drag queen/king. Take cash to tip them

This bar is one of the best in SLC as it feels incredibly welcoming and has so much to offer. From silent discos downstairs to drag shows upstairs, the night is always fun.There are two bars (one upstairs and one downstairs) so you can always get a drink. The patio out back is a great place to relax and have a smoke or just chill.

Ive only been for drag brunch on Sundays, most recently on Easter. Great performers, friendly staff. The food is sometimes a bit plain, but never bad. The drinks are good. The atmosphere of fun cannot be beat.

What a fun and unique experience. Im sure I was the oldest person there but it was a blast. Seems strange to dance at a club with headphones on but it was a blast.

My friends and I had an absolutely amazing time at the Drag Show Brunch today. It couldn’t have gone better. The Ladies were Fabulous, Talented, Fun and Super Nice. Food & Drinks were Delicious. The Guy at the door was extremely kind and helpful. The whole atmosphere was really friendly and there was a camaraderie that extended and spread throughout the whole establishment. I was a First Timer, but definitely not a Last Timer. I absolutely Loved it.

Straight old man went to the drag show and had a great time. Felt welcome. Will come again.

Holly took such good care of our party and made our friends birthday extra special

Bouncer lady (dark hair, with glasses and blonde streaks) was very discriminating towards me because I’m straight… would not allow me into the bar when she let everyone else. I don’t even drink!!! She was saying I was going to be disrespectful to the other workers in the bar. That is not me!! I do apologize for asking her if she could do 10 push ups maybe get a gym pass for 2024! New Year’s resolution

It was super fun and we loved the show that my daughter picked for her birthday. Staff was super kind and VERY helpful! It was a lot of fun. I did really dislike that they bring you an electronic thing to sign for your tab... Love technology but the tip options were weird. It was 3%, 5% or 7%...or custom. Obviously, 20% is standard so I tipped well on a custom amount. It is super loud so communication was tough.... They failed to mention that they already had added 20% tip to the bill. Just be transparent :/ overall it was a fun experience.

I love why kiki! This place is a hidden gem in salt lake. The owner is constantly making improvements for the customers. The 2 bar tenders on tuesdays are Amazing! They added a giant party tent covering the entire patio area with 2 patio heaters.Thanks why kiki for creating an Awesome atmosphere for dancing and socializing!

Just went for the first time to kill 30 minutes before another event. My girlfriend had been once before and dealt with subpar service, bland food, and cocktail sauce served with mozzarella sticks lmao.Well two years later as she is going in again they scanned her ID and called her out for the 2 star review and said she was banned. The management here is clearly suffering from pick me girl syndrome and bans anyone who points out valid critiques. I thought it was super awkward, 1 outta 10 won’t do it again.

Went for my birthday brunch. Everyone is very sweet and I had a wonderful time. The queens and king went around talking to everyone before the show, which made the experience even more memorable. My group had a fantastic time.

Told us they close at 12 but they actually close at 1. Bartender didn’t seem like she wanted to serve us at all (Group of 5 for a bridal party). We came on a Sunday night when it was relatively slow. Sounded like they wanted to close up early. Sucks because we were doing this for a bridal party and wanted to make sure the bride had a good time, but it felt like they were trying to rush us out.

I mean they dont give a lot of clear heads up the comedy is LGBT. But it was funny drinks were reasonable.

Drinks are great, the staff is great. Silent disco is a lot of fun. Coat check is concerning because coats are hung on hooks in the open on the way down the stairs and I was told “nobody steals them”. That’s not really reassuring. I also wish they wouldn’t do a $10 cover. I’d rather tip the drag queens/bar staff with that money. Overall it was a fun experience.

Drag shows are super fun, theme nights are also good. The silent disco is a solid night out choice. Can get super crowded which makes it really hard to get a drink/table, but thats because its a good spot. Bathroom situation is not great, overall cleanliness could be improved but at the end of the day it is totally worth the visit!

My issue is not with the serving staff or the offerings, but with management of the establishment.Two years ago my friend left a two star review and the management of Why Kiki put her on a banned list to not allow her into the business anymore.So, instead of recognizing that as management they hadn’t properly staffed the business the last time we were there. They took it as an affront and banned her. This sounds like review suppression to me. Especially for a business that is supposed to promote inclusivity.

Great vibes, and friendly staff! Check out the $5 comedy show on Sunday night, it’s hilarious!

An amazing vibe of love and light exists here. It was my first time at Why KiKi last night and I wish I would have come sooner!! Oliver Clothesoff, the bartender, and the rest of their staff is AMAZING! Super friendly and attentive from the moment I walked in the door. & The queens are BEAUTIFUL! Diana Loan was the first to introduce herself to me and quickly became my favorite. Thank you Why KiKi for creating such a great experience!! 10/10. Top notch.

Fabulous drag brunch! Went with my coworkers and loved it so much I brought my sisters and friends two weeks later. Comfortably inclusive space with delicious drinks and really tasty waffles. They are accommodating to needs and accept Venmo for tip exchange, which is extremely convenient. I look forward to trying out their other events.

Went on the day of the pride parade. Tried to order food prior to the drag brunch and was told food service opened at 1pm and I could order at the bar. Came back and was told I needed to be seated for the drag brunch to order food and had to purchase a ticket to attend the drag brunch. Communication was just a little confusing.Patio seating area is a little rough but nice to have. Got the pineapple mai tai and it was very fresh and delicious. Drink menu is huge and the drinks have very fun names. Everyone working there, staff and queens, were very fun.

Absolutely adore this spot for a fun night out. Their drag shows are incredible and went to their first burlesque show tonight. Fingers crossed burlesque becomes a monthly norm! Cheers!

I had a fun time attending a silent party the other day. Service was great overall and the party was well organized. What I didnt like is the coat check experience, terrible.

Had the best experience! The drinks were awesome! The drag show was amazing! Loved silent disco. I can’t tell you enough good things about this place. Definitely would recommend.

Drag brunch was awesome, our whole group had so much fun! Youve gotta come and see these Queens!

Came for improv show. Food was incredible given that its a bar. Service was also on point. Super sweet bar Tenders.

Went here for a crowdsource comedy show which was pretty terrible. The bartender was nice but our server tried to rip us off $15 until I called her on it at the end of the show. The decor and ambiance is pretty awesome and it looks like the silent disco would be a lot of fun so Ill probably go back at some point. I am however pretty disappointed that before I went I messaged the company twice asking if they had any vegan menu items and they never responded. In case anyone else is wondering, they have chips and salsa, fries and a beyond burger but Im not sure if the bun is vegan. The drinks are in fun glasses with fun names but they are overpriced and watered down

Great food, vibes, drinks, drag, and shows! Inside downstairs headphone music party (like silent disco), stage fpr performances, and an outdoor patio area. Cover charge, cash only, they do have an atm.

Cutest place. Love the vibe, the tropical stuff everywhere, cute girls and cute boys work there. Loved the glitter drinks. Seriously couldnt ask for more.

This is a great spot. Inclusive, fun, and safe. The staff is friendly and the customers always have smiles on. Good vibes and a good time. One of the best bars in the city. Get here early as it can fill up quickly, especially on drag night.

This place was surprising. My girlfriend took me here as a surprise. The food was really good (if you can get past the shape).

The best show I’ve ever seen!! So fun!! Thank you all!

10/10 EVERYONE should go to this bar. The bartenders are hilarious and so sweet, the drag queens and kings are PHENOMENAL. It is an extremely safe place whether you are LGBTQ+ or straight. For most of my life I have struggled to find a safe place to express my identity without being shunned, especially as someone who is in a hetero relationship. My fiance came with me multiple times and has had SO MUCH FUN! Thank you Why Kiki for not only being an amazing bar, but also a safe place for many. 💚

Really fun vibe, with cute bartenders and good service. I love that there are so many different little spaces: the dance floor/stage if youre feeling bouncy, the tables around the corner if youre feeling chatty, the patio out back. It all had a really organic feel to it, and the crowd was good. Drew a really diverse mix of people, and I think everyone felt welcome there. Average age was probably 30-35, so it was also a little bit of a chiller vibe, which I really enjoyed. Drinks were pretty average in terms of cost (maybe slightly above?) but service was really good. Will definitely go back!

I had some time after picking my bags up from the UPS store around the corner and thought to search to see if there was any queer sanctuary around... Boy was I in luck. Everyone I came into contact with here (from the doorman who helped me with my bags to the Emcee hosting) was lovely. There was Drag karaoke, which I could not resist, and the crowd was so welcoming and supportive. I found myself wishing I didnt have to leave for my flight. Highly suggest checking this place out, the vibes were A++. Thank you!!!

We love this place, and the staff is wonderful! Holly always has the best vibes 🌟

Such a fun place!! Held a live drag show with amazing performers, a silent disco with a huge basement room, delicious themed drinks, and their food was actually pretty tasty!! I highly recommend this place. I’d seen it from the outside but never knew how fun it was! 100% will return here 💜 shout out to Dud for encouraging us to come in!!

This is such a fun bar! Ive only been a few times, but its always great. The drag show we went to here was a good time.I will say though, dont buy tickets online without calling them first to confirm. We ended up paying for a table a few days in advance for my friends birthday and found out when we got there that it was a free show (with cover charge at the door) with no reservations on tables. I guess they had a glitch or something on their website where we bought the tickets. However, the manager and security guy made it right and found us a table.I recommend parking at the West City Creek parking garage. Also, inside they have a coat check room for $2 where you can Venmo if you dont have cash.

Have enjoyed going to this bar over the years. It’s such a fun vibe, and you have multiple areas for different vibes. From an outdoor patio, to watching drag to the iconic silent disco downstairs - it’s amazing. Highly recommend visiting this bar and asking yourself why not kiki?

Love this bar! The drag shows are absolutely amazing and so much fun! Theyre on Thurs-Sun ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Our other cocktails were a little lackluster, but if you come here you should definitely try the fish bowl!

Holly was so sweet and helped me out when the system was having payment issues!

I love the space and the vibe. Very large inside. Well-decorated. The back porch is great. Friendly staff. Havent tried the food yet but I hear its fine. Super glad they do karaoke.One *huge* downside though: The drinks are crazy expensive. $12-$16 for signature cocktails, Steins are $8+. I suppose that because their space is as large as it is and being so centrally-located their rent requires prices that high. Still, the drink prices are definitely high enough that I doubt I can make this place a regular hang-out; more of a special occasion location.Also, I feel like I see six-plus staff members bopping around but most of the time I need a drink there is one bartender and half the time it takes ten-plus minutes. Not every time, but it certainly happens. I know its a new bar but it feels weird to have this happen. Id be happy to amend my review if these things improve, but it seems there are some growing pains for this cool new bar.

This has to be one of the best bars in Salt Lake City honestly!!!! It’s all about the atmosphere and people… It’s a place for everyone and they show this all of the performers and the bar tender’s will be so kind and amazing the owner is also amazing and has done a wonderful job at staffing and running this bar.. I say that this is a must visit bar in Salt Lake City if you haven’t been at least come and check it out I don’t feel you would be disappointed!!!

Fun drinks and food, I like the atmosphere created by the people and events - BUT seems a bit run down, benches and tables are wobbly, some lobby areas are cluttered with random equipment, looks messy and unprofessional.

Coming from atlanta, absolutely blown away by slc’s queer scene. special shout out to holly, they know why ;-)

Always a fabulous time! We went for the All Womens Comedy lineup and it was so fun and we were happily and gratefully given rounds of non-stop laughs, good food, and good drinks! The staff is always the sweetest and the crowd super chill.

A group of 12 of my friends went here last night. Paid $10 a person to enter. We were in there about 5 min- As we are in line to go to downstairs, a very rude employee kicks us out of the line and told us to leave because it’s too packed. We tell him sure we will leave but give us our money back. He got even more rude and said they didn’t do refunds. We were all so upset about it and he began insulting us and calling us names. Never have I had such a poor customer service in my life. I do not recommend this place. Literally stole $120 from us.

I have to say I am impressed! They did such an amazing job, considering they just opened. This place was surprisingly busy on a Thursday night and they handled it very well. Their drinks are amazing, and the staff is super friendly. You can definitely tell they are still getting a hang of there drink menu(there are sooooo many choices all of which taste amazing). This place definitely has loads of potential, and I will definitely be coming back. The quirky drink names and food are perfect for a fun night out! Keep it up guys!

Why Kiki is the BEST! They have fair prices on their drag shows, the food is AMAZING and the staff is SO friendly! Ive been back so many times because the staff members are so kind and take the time to get to know me. The owner of the bar is awesome as well. He does a great job of making sure everyone feels comfortable (thermostat is at a good level, inclusive bathrooms, bar slogan a place for everyone). If youre looking for a fun night, you cant go wrong at Why Kiki!

First of, I love it here. The drags are amazing (Im a former drag). Buut my review is particularly for their Halloween costume contest on October 29, 2022.They charged a fee at the door, $30 a person. I didnt complain even though it was advertised as free before 10:30pm (seriously). I paid because their costume contest was a price of $2,500. They probably needed money for it.The MC said welp itll be for $1,000 actually and there would be other prices for second to fifth place.Guess who won the contest? Their own employees. This place lost its entire integrity with me.Shame. Now, for the rest:I ordered one drink here and thought it was the most virgin drink ever, even though I ordered a classic Long-Island Tea. I never ordered another drink again. They not only served it in the wrong cup, I tasted more tea then liquor. This drink has 5 liquors. It shouldnt taste like a virgin drink. I was raised by a bartender, he would have went to the back of the bar and showed them the proper way to make it. Hell, I wouldve been happy to show they how to make it.The food, please dont buy it. Come here on a full stomach. Not worth it at all.Silent disco is meh. Not new to me. Where they have it is so uneven its a lawsuit waiting to happen.The owner is really rude. Even one of his employees casually said that while we were smoking at the back patio.The drags are the only thing remaining I love about this place. Theyre amazing, theyre entertaining, and the MC always makes me laugh. I feel bad giving this place 1 star, but that star alone belongs to these amazing folks dragging to save this place.Shame. Shame. Shame.

Just had the worst experience with the head of security Whitney she is entitled on a massive ego trip, denied entry to my great aunt fron mexico even tho she is over 55 because of her mexican ID we had already paid for 4 very overpriced tables to the show and she promised are money back but wouldnt give it back, save ur money and go to acme barHelp others with another

It was 80s night when I went and it was fun. Good amount of food for the price. Drink could have been a little stronger. Don’t forget to check out the silent disco in the basement :)

The security guy at the entrance yesterday was so unprofessional and rude, though I realized that I couldnt get it in with a friend past 1am as he mentioned to us being tourist, he literally let another girl and his friend enter in front of me past 1am and when I am asking him, he mentioned she works here and gave her a smirk! But I could tell certainly that was a lie, even that girls guy friend doesnt work there either, and he still let him enter too.As a club, if you are breaking the rules, at least keep it the same for everyone and stop the discrimination!!

My favorite thing about Why Kiki is the drinks the bartenders make. Do yourself a favor and ask them to make a drink for you instead of asking for something specific. Tell them what you are into and theyll make some new unique delicious mixed drink. I love it!

The best gay bar in slc! The drag shows are incredible my fav

Rafael (pumpkin) is just... There is no other way to describe than... Just pure AMAZING!!!!!! This was my first time at this bar and because of Pumpkin, it is officially my new FAVORITE place to go to drink!!! I am so glad I came here for the improv show (which almost had me puking laughing), but also Pumpkins perfect service!!! 1000/10, would recommend!!!

Bar was PACKED and disorganized, drag queen working the door didnt give us our meet and greet passes, so we almost missed it.We arrived before a majority of the crowd, and it still took an HOUR for the food to get made, and the chicken and waffles we ordered were just bad.Bar line was slow as hell because bartenders were not working quickly at all. Apparently all new staff not familiar with the job, or they just didnt care. After waiting in line for way too long, we were served flat and stale beer we couldnt even finish it was so bad.The drag entertainment was spectacular, which is the only reason I would ever return.Place needs to get more organized and staff need more training or direction.

Bouncers were on a power trip. Let people they thought were hot in for free

Why kiki has been my fave club since it opened, even tho cover is more than other similar places and the drinks are expensive. The atmosphere has always been a vibe. Drag brunch is fun and i would recommend going, but on a full stomach like others have said.The reason for my poor review hangs solely on the security. Mike told my party we couldnt get in because of how we were walking, it was 20 degrees out and my sister and I were sharing a scarf for warmth thus walking hip to hip. As my sister who has tracheal cancer and finally got outside for the first time in years, began to speak, mike remarked that her voice parallels that of someone who is intoxicated she showed him a pic of her diagnosis and he still made rude remarks about her voice. Then stated they are only doing this because the DABC was out and patrolling bars that night. Anyway thats the last time ill ever go there. And im sad about that.

I loved the experience. I went during pride weekend.. The servers were so friendly even though you can see they’re so stressed but they were killing it! Chicken and waffles and my mimosas were bomb. I would definitely come back. And the vibe to this place is amazing. A definite must. If you’re judging this place on wait times and price.. go to any other bar and they are the same way.

Such a fun place. Bartender/waiter was super sexy and kind. Fun atmosphere upstairs with a chill downstairs with another bar and a silent disco. Drinks are delicious and some are decently priced. Definitely coming back!

Excellent cocktails and the silent disco is a blast! You have three different stations to choose from on the headphones so you can change the station to the music that fits the vibe you’re lookin for.Staff were all very helpful and kind. And they have an outdoor patio with music as well

Very expensive drinks, rude staff, and messy floors.

When I first heard about this place I knew I had to check it out. Some of the reviews on here were pretty negative so I was hesitant, but for anyone wondering if they should go: you definitely should. The bartenders, waiters/waitresses, kings, and queens were all absolutely amazing and so nice. Everyone was so welcoming and the food and drinks were lots of fun and very tasty. The brunch box was a great experience and I look forward to finding out what Why Kiki will have to offer in the future.

I went to brunch with a group of 15 and not only did they accommodate us but they put on a wonderful show and served great drinks. All the queens n kings were gorgeous and entertaining. I would recommend drag brunch to any one.

Not impressed. Service feels like something youd get from inexperience workers out of high school. If this is a brand new up and coming place, I could understand the chaos. The show was mostly lip syncing and less action. Couldnt get hype.Edit: this review was for 3wks ago. And I paid a cover charge at that timeThis is my 3rd time attending. End of April and beginning of May. I try to give it a chance to even out or elevate my experience before leaving a medium to low review

There is a huge rideable phallic object kept in the front of the bar. The comedy improv had me laughing so hard. The drag show was great!

Appreciate the bar owners professionalism and dedication to his place.

Best place for a fun time! People here are so nice and fun! The atmosphere and decor is always great! And when you want to wind down, you should definitely check the patio in the back. And have you seen the waffles??

Such a fun place!! Everyone was friendly and in a good mood -- great vibes overall! The drag show was SUPER; the performers were fantastic and made great use of both the stage and the floor area

This place is so amazing! There are so many different areas with different cool vibes. The staff is so personable and despite how busy it gets, they keep their cool and get it done! The drinks are super creative and I love the potential this environment has. 11/10 would recommend and come again!

Bartender Rafael is one of a kind and is amazing beyond words. This is from the girl who kept promising she wouldnt return to the bar for another drink and then 100% totally did 😂😂 Rafael was nothing but sweet, charming, and fun as hell (and made a damn good drink!), so I wanted to leave a review and give him special thanks. Also a big thanks to all the staff at Why Kiki for being awesome!

I WANT to rate Why Kiki 5 stars. I love this place so much! Best cocktail drink menu in SLC that I have found. Rivals Water Witch IMO. Fun Silent disco. BEST DRAG SHOWS. My one critique is their organization, both on the website and Instagram. Events are not well advertised until the week of, if you’re lucky.

Super cute island 🏝 vibey lounge. Everyone was really friendly and having a great time. The drinks were delicious! And the bartender Chris was a peach!We wanted fk get food but couldnt figure out how to and didnt see anyone else eating?? They said they were serving food till midnight on the phone so I was really confused.Loved the different music styles going on in different areas and the outside was super cute and beachy.Downstairs was an AWESOME silent Disco! Sooo much fun and so peaceful shutting everything out but the music.Highly recommend!

It is a very fun and energetic place. The performers are great! The food, not so much.

Fun place and excellent drag show. Get a table early as it gets busy after 10 pm.

If you’re looking for a friendly place to exist. I strongly suggest Why Kiki! A fun fresh atmosphere to Salt Lake Cities places to go. The drag shows always bring joy and plenty of sass. I’ve performed on their stage a few times, and definitely recommend other drag entertainers to get penciled in for their upcoming shows.

Very fun and welcoming atmosphere with good drinks. Flatbread was great. Only complaint would be they seem to be understaffed so I kept going to the bar for drinks instead of waiting on the patio for our server, however this is an industry-wide issue not unique to them.

Super expensive cash only cover with over way over priced drinks..

I loved the silent disco, it was a blast and I was able to get drinks fast considering how many people were there!

Ive been to many a drag show and maybe too many bars, but Why Kiki was like visiting old friends. There was definitely a lot of love and a lot of funky fun beverages.

One of our favorite local places to go down and spend a Saturday at! The drinks are great, the silent disco is amazing, the drags are so fun to watch. Love everything about this place.

Had a wonderful time here when I went out the other night. I felt safe at this establishment and so should anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA2S+. One of the female bartenders in particular, Taylor, is exceptional at her job and a wonderful employee; she treated me and others with respect.

Why KiKi is an incredibly fun, laid back, inclusive bar that doesnt tend to get too busy until later in the night. They have an extensive drink menu with options for every palate, however some can be overly sweet. The seating for shows fills up quick so get there before it starts if you want to see anything.

So disappointed 😞 Everyone really hyped this place up and I’m not sure why . Definitely not upscale . Everything from the outside decor to the inside looks cheap. Service was slow, drinks are expensive and have way too much sugar it almost made me sick. We sat in the outside lounge and the chairs were so uncomfortable plus the table was so uneven we couldn’t even play the Jenga they provided. Wasn’t even tipsy but the gravel they used had me falling all over the place in my heels. Won’t come back ...Inresponse to the immature owner1. I actually have several reviews that are 3 stars and above. I rate to my experience which is what a customer is supposed to do2. Looking at other reviews left, you seem to only want to rudely respond to customers who have given you a low rating and rarely respond to those who surprisingly like your established.3. The definition of upscale - relatively expensive and designed to appeal to affluent consumers which your bar is not4. It was not my choice to sit outside but rather the only option given to us because several tables were “reserved” so there was not “ample” seating the night my friends and I came.5. We did ask your staff for suggestions and she didn’t seem to know your menu very well so it was left to us to make a decision. Every drink on the menu is full of sugar and has weird combined ingredients. I apologize if I wanted to come to a new bar and try a new drink . Definitely my mistake6. I would have been willing to give your place another try. However, being a business owner there are better ways to approach your customers negative experiences and you did not handle this well . Wishing you all the best !

I normally really like it here, but today as we were standing in front of the doors, my friend pulled out a personal item and the bouncer who was on a smoke break ripped it out of her hands and claimed she stole it. He took it into the bar and wouldn’t give it back. He was incredibly rude (husky, long beard, glasses, wearing a dark hoodie). I think it’s valuable to mention that I’m a licensed security guard for the state of Utah, and I know for a fact that security services are NOT allowed to search or seize anyone’s property against any patron’s will (especially when that person isn’t even in the company’s building…). I understand that it might have looked like something she could have stolen from the bar, but I 100% know for a fact that she didn’t steal it from Why Kiki. (I also don’t know why she brought it with her tonight, but that’s not my business.) Also, the oh so popular phallic waffles are dry, most of their drinks taste terrible, and today someone even lit a firework in the disco downstairs for some reason and the staff didn’t do anything about it. I’ve had both good and bad experiences here, but this last experience really upset me. This is supposed to be “the place for everyone”, but today I didn’t feel like it was a place I could feel welcome or safe at.

I really enjoyed going out here, really friendly staff and a nice environment to hang out. I was waiting for food by myself for a moment and another group invited me to drink with them.The only thing that bugged me was, while the bathrooms are not gender assigned (great stuff, not the problem), it was really uncomfy using a urinal because the doors provide essentially no privacy from anyone walking by the bathrooms, and the material choice for the urinal dividers is, for some reason, completely transparent. If you want privacy, its the stalls or nothing.

Incredible thought out space that brings in bubbly and fun vibes, while the food was delicious with lots of little unique twists to the dishes as well. They have so many different private rooms so you definitely will want to come back and try them all! Staff is great and very helpful, Owner is thoughtful and very attentive to both the staff and guests, best new place to visit in slc!

An LGBTQIA+ gem. Drag Brunch will always be one of the best ways to start your Sunday morning. We have some great local talent in the scene. Shout out to Tamara Knight for being an amazing queen.

Its pretty sad that I can sit in front of two bartenders, a door man, and a server only to be ignored for 25 minutes. Not one person greeted me. We sat in the front area where a group of 5 people were also sitting. The 3 of us watched them help the people who were sitting by us. They were done eating and ordered more drinks. While we sit and watch. Not even a reassurance that service is coming. Unfortunately we left without service. Ill never try this place again, I dont care how good the drinks and food are.

Had so much fun with friends here! The silent disco totally exceeded my expectations. Didnt get a chance to try their signature drinks but I will be back to do so! I think the only thing I would complain about is the line for the bathrooms but it kept me dancing!

The performers were amazing and they put on one hell of a show! The reason I’m giving three stars is because the food and service. We sat half way through the show before someone came to our table to get our order. It took forever to even get our drinks and when we finally got our food it was awful and inedible. Everyone’s food was cold and reminded us of a bad continental breakfast. Definitely go and see the show but many stay away from the food.

If you need a stiff drink and a world class drag show, this bar is a haven in a fairly sterile part of downtown Salt Lake City. The staff are all delightful

Went here with a couple of my girlfriends for a girls weekend we had planned for months and Why Kiki was the biggest cherry on top of the whole trip. The staff and performers were absolutely amazing, the food was delicious, and we felt very safe. I highly recommend checking Why Kiki out

Drag Brunch is an absolute bash! The staff are super kind and welcoming. The Queens & King put on a fabulous show!

If you want a great tasting drink and some delicious food, check this place out! I really love the vegan jackfruit tacos and sweet potato fries. By boyfriend really likes the waffles and chicken here. The atmosphere is really fun for a tiki bar! Also they always seem to have great entertainment happening all the time.

Came in for my birthday weekend. The show was great but I was a little upset that I ordered multiple drinks that all tasted like soda water. Was pretty disappointed when I left sober after what I had to pay :( ended up going to a different bar

Definitely a place of entertainment filled with so much fun divas giving their best performance.. food was tasty.. my fave was the D waffle n chicken... Fish bowl is definitely a must drink👀🥰 definitely going again

This is a great bar. The just the tip lip sing performance was very entertaining. Everyone is very welcoming and has a great atmosphere.

I absolutely am in love with this place and the entire staff! This is the most loving, inclusive, judgement-free places Ive been in Utah. The women are amazing and gorgeous! Will definitely visit every time in in the area!

This place is a lot of fun. Weekends they have a silent disco in the basement. Small area, but lots of fun. Decor is fun and whimsical. Great patio space. Drinks are definitely spendy and a bit weak, but again this is Utah. 🙄 All in all, lots of fun.

So much fun! The drag show was great! The environment was great! I went with my family and everybody had fun!

Stopped in after Chinese Classical dancing for drunk, only to stumble into lipsync battles😳😂

Tony was very rude after I told him the flatbread had raw bacon on it and was not willing to refund or partially refund. It was inedible. It had a massive amount of ranch as well and came soggy. He mentioned he made it and would be willing to make another but the way he said it was very degrading and obviously annoyed at me for coming up. He mentioned he was the manager and wasn’t understanding whatsoever.

Ive been here 4 times and the last visit was horrible. Drinks are overwatered, food tastes like plastic, some of the employees are horrible. The drag show is the best part but not enough to save it from disgrace.

Food was really fun, probably 3 stars. But the enertertainment was 4 star! We went for brunch and had a great time. Definitely check this place out!

Horrible customer service.I booked a table for Drag Brunch. Unfortunately, we are unable to attend due to getting COVID. I have been trying to contact the bar for a week to see if I could move my reservation but no one will get back to me. I have emailed the bar, called and left a voicemail, messaged them on Instagram, and sent a direct message through the ticket vendor Ticket Leap yet no one will contact me back. Ive had to resort to filing a dispute with my card carrier.DO BETTER WHY KIKI!Edit: editing to respond.Yes, I did message on Instagram early today on Thursday. Thats after emailing on Tuesday, contacting the bar through the app on Wednesday, and calling the bar at 5:15pm during business hours on Wednesday. The reason for my urgency was that my reservation was in 2 days and no one was responding.If you read my original requests, I was not looking for a refund. All I wanted to do is move my reservation so I dont bring covid into the establishment. Guess I should have come anyway and infected the staff. The only way I was able to get a response was to leave a 1 star review.You call me entitled but look at how you reply to customers. I dont think Im the problem here. Have a great day.

Very disappointed with how they handled this whole situation, my mother was trying to get in contact with this establishment as we had a reservation for this coming Saturday July 16th drag brunch, but we got covid and wanted to see if we were able to move our reservation to the following weekend if possible. After a week of not getting a response my mom finally decided to write a review and filed a dispute on her card, hoping that this could get a response from them, however their response was to call my mother entitled and say she didnt call during business hours and that they dont give refunds (we didnt want a refund, just wanted to see if we could move our reservation to the next week) when her phone records show she called at 5:15 PM during the day they were open and left a voicemail, she also had left messages through their Instagram and even emailed them to possibly get a response in time and had gone through every form of contacting them possible with there now being one day left until the brunch.We did receive a refund but with a message saying to never come back (weve never even been there before) it was just very unprofessional and upsetting. I was really looking forward to going as it was a gift for my 21st. Even if they had said no to being able to reschedule, we would have been understanding and okay with that outcome as its understandable if they had it fully booked by now. It was simply due the lack of communication on their part until the last minute and instead of trying to fix the problem, they insult us and pettily gave us a refund. Please do better.

I think Why Kiki missed the mark. The space is HUGE and yet there was no dance floor (too many tables). The outside space had a DJ and the inside didnt. IMO they could put a DJ inside, create a dance floor, and have outside be more chill. While I did enjoy the vibes outside as well as the many offerings of fruity drinks, service took FOREVER (about 20-30 mins to get a drink from our server). Staff was friendly just not overly responsive. I would give this place a second chance if it made some necessary changes, otherwise, I dont recommend it.

Lots of potential here. Great location and fills a niche in SLC. The bar has a lot of fun spaces (stage, private rooms, back patio, downstairs dance room). Its also nice to see a bar thats progressive and LGBTQIA friendly. Im looking forward to coming back to see how the place develops, because there are still a few kinks that need to be worked out.For starters, the menu is overwhelming and filled with a lot of subpar drinks. They need to downselect or at least organize the drink menu better.Running a Tiki Bar (which traditionally have very strong drinks) in Utah is hard with the liquor laws. But some of the drinks could be stronger. Yes, you can only have 2.5 oz of liquor, but you dont need an entire can of Sierra Mist in each drink.Upgrading the ice to some Tiki ice (smaller ice cubes) would also give a more authentic feel, but thats a minor critique.Lastly, I would strongly encourage the owner to get a PR / reputation management service to go through their reviews on Google and Yelp. I read the reviews before coming here and was shocked to see the owner so aggressively attacking negative reviews. There are responses from the owner calling guests liars, calling out their public profile, and giving play-by-plays of their night from camera footage. The owner is right: most of these negative reviews are BS. But a progressive and inclusive bar should be inclusive to everyone and lead by example. The professional response is: Sorry for your subpar experience, we hope you will come back and we can change your opinion.

Amazing service and such a fun time! Bar tenders are fantastic and friendly, the waffles don’t disappoint, overall a great atmosphere complimented by wonderful people.

I came with a big group from a Union convention and the Gals were great and surprised at the thrusday night crowd but they gave us an amazing show. Thank you for our last night in town,it was awesome.

Crowd sourced comedy 10/10 this is why I go to why kiki! I bought 1 AMF tonight! It was 17 flipping dollars! It costs less at a freaking ski resort. Fricking dumb! I will be going to see crowd sourced again but will not be spending a dime on their drinks!

Utterly tragic. Here right now. Awful service. Hollow atmosphere. People sitting around waiting for drinks and looking sad. Bar tender had massive attitude. Got another round from a table and waiter forgot our order. AND they had a $10 cover charge. For what? Very much wanted this place to be a success but this is third strike. Never again. Sad.

Let me TELL YOU the wings are worth it. Cheaper then other places and super food especially with the ranch. Love coming to kiki

I enjoy this place because of the inclusive mission it has to be open to anyone and everyone. Every time there is a mixed demographic of people coming together to have a good time. This is something our community needs.

Very fun vibes, they do events a lot, get there earlier if you want seating. Good food, good drinks!

This bar was great. Food was good. Service was excellent, the bartenders and servers were very attentive and helped me pick out drinks. And the patio was almost second to none in astetics and comfortability. I wish drinks were a little cheaper but other than that I will definitely be coming back here.

Haven’t even been to Why Kiki, but was browsing the reviews and was astonished at the attitude of the owner. If a customer leaves a 1 star review- it’s the owners job to make it up to them. Not bully them through responses. Would never feel the need to support a company like that. Lost a potential customer just based on the owners responses. Big yikes. I’ll be looking to go elsewhere.

I had so much fun at the drag show brunch! Everyone was super nice and the food was amazing!!! Shout out to my girl Tamara knight from Vegas ❤️. Awesome place to go to in SLC

I wish I could give this place 10 stars. They made my bachelorette party amazing. Maria and Christion (with an O 😉) we’re top notch and such sweet souls! I love this place and will definitely be back!

10$ cover for pop up drag shows I was there an hour and didntvsee a queen. 38.50 for 2 beers and a cocktail. If tou have money to waste and are ok with wall to wall rudeness I say go for it

Dont usually order food but what I have had was good. Go for the queens and awesome entertainment! Definitely going back!

Good crowd...but not TOO crowded. Fun vibe. Awesome music...the DJs hit my G-spot last night. Worth the $10 cover (but DONT charge more than $10).

I was violently assaulted by their bouncer on the public sidewalk.

Just visited why kiki last weekend for the first time. the drinks are so yummy, and the drag show + silent disco were so much fun!🕸️🍸🍒

Amazingly fun and definitely worth a visit. Stay for a show and have a blast.

I dont think good tiki drinks are legally possible in Utah. The food and service was great though.

Honestly my third time here and just as bad as the last two times . I been trying to give this place a chance cause they have potential but they’re just half adding everything they do . The service is so awful the food juat as bad and terrible drinks . The only thing they have going for them are the shows and they know that . But Colin if you wanna say your bar/ restaurant put so more work into that too . Literally middle school cafeteria food . It’s sad because almost everyone around us complained it too and I see the same thing on here and the owner just comments petty stuff . Like maybe actually get together and listen to the people that are spending money there and no returning cause of how bad it was . If they didn’t have drag shoes this place would have been closed a long time ago . I look forward to you sweet comment you’ll leave this 😂

Neat little spot. Didnt care for the music and the drinks were weak, but I expect that in Utah. Wish the atmosphere was a little more inviting.

Such a fun bar! Always events going on and definitely doesn’t feel like a typical Utah bar.