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    Ko-Li Bar

    4.5 (447 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed

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    Esmeralda R.

    We had such a fine time here! We came to grab some shaved ice and loved the ambiance and the dessert. I didn't particularly enjoy the service because I hate ordering on a screen instead of with a human.

    Strawberry
    Marissa M.

    This is my third time here, and I love it! I'm not sure how my last two 5 star reviews got deleted but I came here a year ago, one month ago and then again today. The staff is always so nice, helpful and talented! I've had the strawberry and chocolate kakigori and I loved both! Perfect for a summer day or any day! So yummy! :)

    Chanel Y.

    I stopped in here a little while ago, and it perfectly satisfied my sweet tooth! The texture is similar to a raspado or shaved ice. It's fun to bite into, and there are really good flavor options. Oh, and the portions are huge!! I'll definitely be back!

    Jack M.

    I stopped in Ko-Li Bar to not only try their iced coffees with the coffee jello, but to pay homage to a great place. I think it is called the "Coffee Jello Milk." The coffee flavor was very good in the beverage. It was a little sweet for my taste, since I never put sweetener in my coffee beverages, but it was a nice treat in a long time. I really dug the coffee jello pieces in the beverage. Those really made the drink special, given the added texture and flavor. You can have the coffee with dairy or non dairy cream on top. I think they also placed a coffee syrup right on top as a garnish. It was tasty. I am not a huge fan of ordering on a kiosk, but this one was quite functional and easy to use. The hospitality was super nice and very welcoming and thankful. The place offers inside and outside seating with decent parking.

    Lisa C.

    Brought my family here after having a wonderful Yelp Elite experience and I'm happy to say the desserts and service is consistent and did not disappoint! We ordered the peach, matcha and coffee jello coffee and each item was solid! Glad we were able to get parking and a table because they were quite busy on a Sunday afternoon! And contrary to the other reviews, we actually didn't have to wait too long for our desserts to be served, under 10 minutes probably, thankfully! Don't let that deter you guys from trying them out, they're a solid choice for a post dinner date dessert or on a hot summer day!

    Lisa M.

    Ko-Li Bar is such a cute little spot. The moment you walk in, it feels like you're in Japan. It's tucked away in a corner on Convoy, so parking can be a little hard. I've been here a couple of times and their shaved ice desserts are so good. I've tried the mango and strawberry, and both were yummy. The presentation is adorable, the portions are huge, and they aren't too sweet. The ice is super light and fluffy, and the fruit flavors taste fresh. If you're looking for a fun dessert spot, Ko-Li Bar is worth going to.

    Kawaii Cups: the no faced cup was non-dairy
    lisa j.

    Ko-Li Bar is a cute, Japanese shaved ice bar if you want something for dessert. It is next to Yakyudori off Convoy and Clairemont Mesa Blvd. I think same owner since Ko-Li Bar shares the restaurant's bathroom, one gender neutral so there was a two-person wait at 10pm on a Friday night. Parking lot is small but there is some street parking nearby. The smaller shaved ice options were about $10 and larger creations for $18. Small selection of coffee and tea drinks as well were available. There is almost no service interaction, self-clearing tables and kiosk to order. The humans were in back making desserts and calling out numbers. The seating area is cute but only has about 8 tables inside and 2 outside. We order Hawaii cups, one serving size, matcha, matcha non-dairy and peach. Matcha with dairy was the best flavor. It had whipped cream, a large serving of matcha flavored shaved ice, extra sprinkle of matcha, scoop of ice cream and jellies on the bottom. All cups are cutely decorated with deformed bear faces.

    Kianna J.

    Recently stopped by for a yelp event and was surprised by the ice! It was super thin and fluffy, much better than what I was expecting! I got a cute strawberry bear that wasn't too sweet and the perfect texture! Staff and service was very friendly and helpful too!

    Aiko C.

    Great variety of shaved ice. I liked it a lot, but unfortunately it took 25 minutes just for our order :(

    Banana strawberry chocolate parfait
    Nick P.

    We decided on a whim to check this place out. Parking sucks. We parked on the street and made sure there were no signs indicating not to park there. I think it would be great if they had their own dedicated parking lot. Inside is small and cozy. You can order from the kiosk or from the counter. We ordered a strawberry bear shaved ice and banana strawberry chocolate parfait. Both desserts were refreshing and delectable. I liked that they had ice cream and strawberry syrup within the shaved ice. They also provide you with an extra cup of syrup to add on. I liked the parfait although it could use more bananas. It wasn't overly rich or sweet. The staff was helpful and kind.

    Sally L.

    We were here on a weekday. It was pretty busy. The place is very cute with a Japanese vibe, like you are in Japan. There is a kiosk for you to order. You can also order at the counter. I ordered the strawberry bear shaved ice, and my boyfriend ordered a banana strawberry chocolate parfait. Both of the desserts were very cute! They give you extra strawberry sauce on the side to add to the shaved ice. The shaved ice is so creamy. The inside has vanilla ice cream and some strawberry sauce. My bf likes his parfait. The staff was nice and friendly. The parking outside sucks; we had to park on a side street. If you are in the area, it is definitely worth trying.

    Pauline S.

    I've been Ko-Li Bar a couple times, each time after dinner and this place gets pretty busy. Very small parking lot but thankfully I've gotten lucky with snagging the last spot available so make sure to account time for this. Vibes: Japanese style decorations and set up. It really feels like going to a shave ice place in Japan. There are maybe about 8 tables inside that can fit between 2-4 people. There are also a couple of seats by the register. Each table has a unique decoration. Service: There's both a digital and paper menu and then you order up front. Both times, I have waited about 20-30 minutes. It's quite a long wait for 1 shave ice but when you get your order, you can see why it takes that long since they put some detail in it. Food: I believe they change their menu, not sure how often. Both times I ordered from their specials menu and they were so delicious, the ice was soft, and their toppings complemented each other well. One shave ice is enough for 2 people, especially after dinner. Highly recommend Ko-Li for a different kind of sweet treat!

    Chocolate Go To cup - sooo delicious, perfect for one
    Wendy G.

    Absolutely scrumptious first time kakigori experience at Ko-Li bar. Parking was easy on a weekday late afternoon, and the atmosphere inside definitely reminded me of places I visited in Tokyo. Since I was dining solo, I didn't want to order one of the cute but large kakigori bowl options, so I chose the Go To chocolate shaved ice parfait. The kakigori was so fluffy yet still cold with a sweet but not overwhelming chocolate flavor that paired impeccably with the creamy whip topping. Half way through the dessert, my spoon stumbled upon the corn flake and vanilla ice cream layer, which was a delightful textural and flavor boost surprise. The final act is at the bottom where tart raspberry bits and macerated blueberry add another delicious component that left me ever so satisfied. Can't wait to come back with a group and try some of the larger, super kawaii creations.

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