Why KiKi

We had so much fun coming here. The drag show was so much fun and honestly one of the best I have seen in Utah. I wasn't too thrilled with my drink but that was probably me ordering poorly. I had their Halloween fishbowl and it wasn't a good balance of flavor. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their drink though. The food was good and so cute. Overall I cant wait to be back but this time try a different drink.

we came with a party of 15 for a birthday party, and let me tell you IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!! the queens were absolutely beautiful and amazing and funny. it was such an enjoyable experience. the food wasn’t the best but not the worst, and the penis shaped waffles are so fun! my only complaint would be that our server was very unkind — but the rest of the staff was incredible. it was a packed full house and everyone killed it! if you’re thinking of coming, just do it!

My friends through had my birthday party here over the holidays and it was one for the books. Randy and his staff were Amazing! The taco bar was hit and so was the silent disco. Can't say enough about the service we received and all the staff we interacted with. All the guests after were raving about how fun it was and how clean it was for a bar..lol. 10/10 would celebrate here againm thanks for a great birthday

The silent disco downstairs is definitely a fun spot to check out, and overall my first visit here was super enjoyable. The queens and kings put on an amazing show, the drinks are great, and the bartenders are awesome. The food is okay, but the performers absolutely make the night worth it. My second visit, for my birthday, was unfortunately affected by the manager’s attitude. I had reserved four tables, fully aware they were non-refundable. When we checked in, the manager immediately made a big deal about how my entire party had to show up so unused tables could be flipped for more income. Some of my guests were stuck in traffic and a few canceled last minute, so I gave up one table without asking for a refund— I understood the policy. When I did, the manager rolled his eyes, sighed, and threw his hands up as if he had "called it," which felt really dismissive and unprofessional. They flipped the table just fine, but the way it was handled left a bad taste in my mouth. I understand wanting to maximize revenue and keep the show running smoothly, but the attitude felt unnecessary. The performers and bar staff are fantastic, though, and the show itself is definitely worth seeing. I just hope the customer experience at check-in improves going forward.

My best friend and I are visiting Salt Lake City for the Sundance Film Festival (this is our second year here) and overall, we truly love the city. We’ve found the community to be warm, welcoming, and inclusive, and we’ve really enjoyed exploring the neighborhoods, coffee shops, restaurants, and culture. Because we’re gay, we intentionally looked for LGBTQ+-identified bars and clubs and decided to visit Why Kiki. I want to be very clear upfront: this review is *not* a criticism of straight patrons being present in the space. LGBTQ+ venues can and should be welcoming to everyone. The issue is about how a space is branded and whether it actually feels safe and affirming for the community it claims to center. The $25 per person cover charge felt quite high, especially for Salt Lake City. I live in San Francisco, and we don’t typically pay that much. Once inside, the crowd was predominantly straight and college-aged, and as a result, the space did not feel like an LGBTQ+-centered environment. What made this more uncomfortable was an interaction with staff regarding coat check. When we asked where we could store our jackets, we were told there was no more room. A few minutes later, when we returned to the same area, we saw other guests having their jackets and scarves hung on the racks. When I asked again, I was given the same response. Given the context, this inconsistency felt unsettling. Overall, this experience echoes what many other reviewers have shared. A venue can host drag performers and still fall short of being a genuinely safe or affirming space for LGBTQ+ people. If a business markets itself as a gay bar or LGBTQ+ space, it carries a responsibility to ensure that LGBTQ+ patrons actually feel welcome, safe, and treated equitably. I truly hope the staff receive additional training around consistency, inclusion, and hospitality. Unfortunately, this experience was disappointing, and I won’t be returning.

We hosted a big birthday party at Why KiKi and it was fantastic! All the staff were super nice, we got a taco bar and the food was super fresh and clean with plenty of quality protein and toppings. They were so flexible with us and let us use the whole downstairs area with the silent disco and we even had our own DJ to request songs. We wanted to set up a bar tab limit and they kept us updated the whole night so we didn't go over. Bonus for us, we all got to go upstairs and see a fun drag show at the end of the night, too! I definitely recommend this place for a party, they have tons of areas to choose from and the food was really good!!

Be prepared to spend around a hundred dollars. The show was so fun though and I will never regret suporting my local queens. Definitely recommend a seat in the middle as you can see the queens vogue and duck walk n such. Also pregame and eat beforehand if you want to save money. Edit: recently just wanted to come into the bar to get a drink because I find the vibes of this place very nice and have been here twice for the drag show. Plus my friend is a bartender here. But the cover charge just to get in was $20 dollars, and $25 for venmo?? I'm not paying $50 dollars for my partner and I just to get into a bar. Maybe the security person outside was confused and thought I wanted to see the midnight show or something. Cause I'll gladly pay that for a show, but not to just get in. No ma'am.