Melbourne get ready to indulge in tropical flavours at the newly launched Joli dessert shop in Hawthorn, Melbourne, unlike anything you’ve had before. Joli offers a range of coconut-flavoured jelly desserts with a unique twist boasting a smooth, silky and creamy consistency. Inspired by Southeast Asian desserts, its flavours are created to satisfy the diverse taste preferences of Melbournians and promise to transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. After hosting its grand opening in mid-June, Joli is ready to delight with its innovative and healthy dessert offering not to mention, the only kind available in Melbourne.
Founded by two coconut-loving foodie sisters, the pair have introduced exciting and delicious flavours that capture the multi-cultural essence of Melbourne. Inspired by its vibrant location, Joli blends Southeast Asian influences with local tastes to create the ultimate ‘Melbourne’ dessert experience. The duo also plan to introduce more flavours from various cultures, showcasing the diversity of the local community and the innovative quality of their desserts.
Joli is not just a dessert but a lifestyle choice, one that embodies natural and fresh ingredients. The desserts have been designed to suit health-conscious consumers with Joli prioritising natural, quality ingredients. Made from natural ingredients and prepared fresh onsite, Joli offers a refreshing and guilt-free dessert with relatively low sugar and calories compared to other sweet treats. The entire range is vegetarian and Joli also offers vegan options with a larger selection to come in the future. The desserts use plant-based konjac, a vegan alternative to gelatin which possesses its own set of health benefits. The hero ingredient of Joli’s desserts, coconut, is imported fresh from Thailand. Enjoy the Joli Classic bursting with coconuts, or explore the adventurous flavours of the Joli Kyoto, which combines Japanese-inspired elements including Red Bean Paste, Mochi and Matcha within its coconut jelly. Customers, however, are encouraged to get creative in creating unique flavours with Joli’s topping bar.
Joli has made a conscious effort to ensure their desserts are not only healthy but also more sustainable. Each dessert is packaged inside cheerful glass jars which not only enhance the experience of their visitors but also encourage them to participate in Joli’s commitment to environmental responsibility. They have introduced a recycling program where customers can return ten glass jars to receive a free 280ml original Joli, making it a rewarding experience for those who indulge in their treats.
The desserts have already made a splash after offering free samples to locals, with many eager to experience the unforgettable flavours of Joli’s desserts. “Witnessing people who are willing to try and enjoy Joli is the most rewarding experience for us.” The pair intend to introduce online ordering and delivery services to select suburbs in the near future expanding the reach of their delectable delights. In the meantime, savour Joli’s coconut jellies at their Hawthorn store located at 645 Glenfarrie Road.
Address: 645 Glenfarrie Road, Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Opening Hours: SUN-THU 12-10pm, FRI 12-11pm, SAT 11-11pm
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