Menchie’s Eagle Rock No Longer Allows Sampling

 

Fro-yo girl here. I visited Menchie’s Eagle Rock and saw several signs saying that they do not offer samples. In the past, they left sample cups on a tray near the machines. I was told that the amount of sampling abuse (people visiting to get samples without any intention of making a purchase) led to the change in sampling policy.

It’s a shame. They should have the employees dispense the samples and maybe limit the number of samples you can get.

Yogurtland Eagle Rock also does not allow sampling. Sad times. 

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Free Froyo at Menchie’s AGT Event

Fro-yo girl here. NBC’s America’s Got Talent sponsored a free froyo event at Menchie’s today. The first 50 guests at Menchie’s at 3 PM received their first 5 oz of froyo free. I arrived at 3:02 PM and was told that the event started early, so the first 50 people had already gotten their froyo. Pretty lame, Menchie’s Eagle Rock.

FYI, there’s still time to enter the NBC America’s Got Talent sweepstakes. The prize is an all-expense trip to Los Angeles to attend a live taping of AGT. To enter, scan your Menchie’s app in-store from now until August 31. AGT tapings occur at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. I’ve seen the banners many times.

AGT is on NBC on Tuesday nights. When you order Menchie’s delivery from DoorDash on Tuesdays in August, you’ll get $3 off your order of $20 or more.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

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Froyo Prices Continue to Rise, Pinkberry Monrovia No Longer Part of Rewards Program

Fro-yo girl here. It seems like every year, froyo prices go up (at least once). Menchie’s Eagle Rock (Los Angeles) has increased the price from $0.59/oz to $0.64/oz. It’s still cheaper than Yogurtland Eagle Rock, which charges $0.67/oz. Menchie’s Eagle Rock was the cheapest self-serve place in the area. They charged $0.59/oz all of 2022.

Meanwhile, Pinkberry in Monrovia, CA is charging a $7 for a small froyo with toppings. Ouch. But Pinkberry Northridge and Studio City are even more expensive. Three years ago, a small without toppings was under $4, with $1.50 for unlimited toppings. The unlimited toppings became up to 4 toppings about two years ago, with an extra charge for the pizzelle cookie. The pizzelle cookie wasn’t extra before.

Also, Pinkberry Monrovia no longer participates in the PinkCard rewards program. Sad. They didn’t tell me about it when I mentioned wanting points.

Even the Pinkberry vending machine at The Shops at Santa Anita increased the price of a cup of froyo from $5 to $6 recently.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

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Many Local Froyo Shops Have Reopened

Fro-yo girl here. The good news is that froyo shops around the world have started to reopen. In the US, it started in late April, since the stay at home order was set to expire on 4/30 in many parts of the country. In Los Angeles, which is still under the safer at home order, as some retail businesses, parks, and recreational facilities have reopened. The reopening of those businesses and facilities started around May 13. The safer at home order is expected to stay in effect until at least July for Los Angeles.

I’ve been venturing out for froyo and I haven’t encountered any shops that still allow self-serve. Self-service of unpackaged food is not allowed as of March 21 in California. It’s unclear when self-service will be allowed again. Signs must be posted by the entrance of each shop telling those with symptoms not to enter. Samples are not allowed. Everyone’s supposed to wear masks now when they are in public.

With the warmer weather, aka froyo weather, and the loosening of restrictions, I’ve noticed that many froyo shops have started to reopen. I’ve also noticed that the most popular day of the week to reopen is Friday with some shops are only open on weekends.

Menchie’s Eagle Rock and Yogurtland Alhambra reopened on Friday, May 15, the day the original safer at home order expired. 21 Choices in Pasadena remains closed and hasn’t provided any updates since closing on March 18. Their Claremont location is open and now offers online ordering. Yogurtland Downey reopened on Monday, May 11. Yogurtland Pasadena has reopened. At Yoga-urt, customers aren’t allowed inside the store. They place orders online or by phone. At Marcel's in South Africa, they take your temperature before you're allowed inside the shop.

In other states, some froyo shops have been allowed to open the dining area but at reduced capacity. These next few months are prime froyo season, so my fingers are crossed for a good one. I’m hoping that there’s a lot of pent up froyo demand out there. It seems pretty safe to get froyo these days.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

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Menchie’s May Feature Flavors & New Cups: Chips Ahoy! Original Cookie, Pomegranate Razz Sorbet

Fro-yo girl here. Happy May! Menchie’s has one new and one reformulated flavor for May, Chips Ahoy! Original Cookie frozen yogurt (brand new) and Pomegranate Razz sorbet (reformulated). Both are available for a limited time.

It’s a challenge to find the latest flavors at the Menchie’s in my area. I like the Menchie’s Eagle Rock but they usually put the newest flavors several weeks late. Menchie’s South Pasadena usually has at least one of the new feature flavors at the beginning of each month. Right now, Menchie’s South Pasadena has Chips Ahoy! Original Cookie froyo but not Pomegranate Razz sorbet or the Detective Pikachu cups.

Chips Ahoy! Original Cookie frozen yogurt, made with Chips Ahoy! cookies, is lowfat and 130 calories per serving (4 fl oz). It’s been a long time since I’ve had Chips Ahoy! but it’s a taste that I haven’t forgotten. The Original Cookie froyo is mild and tastes more like cookie than chocolate – it has an extra sweet aftertaste with a baked cookie flavor reminiscent of Chips Ahoy! The texture was smooth. I didn't see any chocolate chips. Recommended toppings: chocolate chips, chocolate shell, Heath, mini M&Ms. I looked for Chips Ahoy! cookies at the toppings bar, but I didn't see any.

Pomegranate Razz sorbet has been reformulated and contains no artificial colors or flavors and no high fructose corn syrup. I’ll have to try it later.

There’s a new limited edition collectible cup design. The Detective Pikachu cup is for a new movie coming out on May 10. I’ll have to pick up my cups later as well. 

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

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Yogurt Haven Celebrates 8 Years in Eagle Rock

Fro-yo girl here. Happy 8th anniversary to Yogurt Haven Eagle Rock. The anniversary celebration this weekend included 50% off all purchases, raffles, prizes, live music and the introduction of their new offering, Dole Whip Floats.

I went when the live band was there and the place was packed. I didn’t see or hear anything about raffles or prizes but I did see Dole Whip floats.

Yogurt Haven was the first froyo shop in Eagle Rock. It’s Boba Time opened across the street in 2014. While it’s primarily a drink shop, it does have froyo. Yogurt Haven added boba drinks even before It’s Boba Time opened, froninis (frozen yogurt pressed donut sandwiches), crepes, and floats.

Yogurtland opened in the next plaza in 2015 and then Menchie’s opened not far away this year. It’s a very competitive area for froyo. Yogurt Haven currently charges 50 cents an ounce compared to Yogurtland’s 47 cents/oz and Menchie’s 51 cents/oz.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl

* YOGURT HAVEN: 2256 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles (Eagle Rock), CA 90041

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Menchie’s in Ventura, Asleep at the Wheel, Shout Out for Menchie’s Eagle Rock

Fro-yo girl here. What’s going on with Menchie’s Victoria Plaza in Ventura, CA? First, they didn’t get the Num Noms makeover in early July. Second, they also didn’t have the posters for the new flavors on display.

I tried to find out more information on their FB page. The page used to exist but it’s been removed. What??? Their IG account was last updated in March 2015. They don’t have a social media presence. I know that they still open their doors and serve froyo, but I’m not seeing much effort. The ownership changed and the new owner doesn’t seem to be promoting the business.

Speaking of making an effort, I did want to commend the new Menchie’s in Eagle Rock (Los Angeles, CA). It first opened in May 2017 and have been active on FB, @mymenchieseaglerock, and Instagram, @menchieseaglerock. They even post flavor updates on both, something many Menchie’s locations don’t do. I also see that they’ve been at numerous community events and they’ll be at Concerts in the Park all summer long. They had the new flavors and the Num Noms makeover. Keep it up! I know I’ve been going there more often because of the flavor updates.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

* MENCHIE’S VICTORIA PLAZA: 5944 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003

* MENCHIE’S EAGLE ROCK: 4929 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041

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Menchie’s and Yogurtland at Local Summer Events in Los Angeles and Pasadena

Fro-yo girl here. Froyo will be present at numerous events this summer, so be on the look out. Menchie’s Eagle Rock (Los Angeles, CA) will be at the Concerts in the Park on Sunday evenings from 6 PM – 8:30 PM at 1100 Eagle Vista Dr. They’re selling mini cups of froyo.

Concerts in the Park:

July 16: Soul Sacrifice, Santana tribute band

July 30: Dean Colley, a tribute to Neil Diamond

August 6: A tribute to Frankie Valli & Jersey Boys

August 13: Sgt. Peppers, Beatles tribute band

August 20: Ronny & the Classics, classic rock

August 27: Jack Lanntz Big Band, swing music

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Yogurtland Old Town Pasadena sponsored the Bob Baker Marionettes performance on June 29th. There are lots of free concerts from now until September 3. The concerts are held at Levitt Pavilion in Memorial Park. The Thursday concerts are part of the Kids Concert Series.

Yogurtland will be at the following concerts:

July 6: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, 7 PM

July 7: Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry, 8 PM

July 13: Rhythm Child, 7 PM

July 15: Mariachi Divas, 8 PM

July 20: Steve Songs, 7 PM

July 22: Jimmy Webb, 8 PM

July 27: The Party Animals, 7 PM

July 29: Perla Batalla, 8 PM

August 3: Justin Roberts, 7 PM

August 5: Joel Rafael, 8 PM

August 10: Lucky Diaz & the Family Jam Band, 7 PM

August 12: Dustbowl Revival, 8 PM

August 17: Lythgoe Family Productions Panto, 7 PM

August 19: Katey Sagal, 8 PM

August 26: Rocky Dawuni, 7 PM

I’m not interested in the music, but I am interested in the froyo.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

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Menchie’s Eagle Rock Grand Opening

Fro-yo girl here. The grand opening week celebration at Menchie’s Eagle Rock kicked off today. The doors opened at 11 AM with free kids t-shirts for the first 25 kids in line (12 and under) and free froyo (8 oz cup) from 11 AM – 1 PM. A little before 11 AM Menchie’s cut the ribbon. There was a good turnout for the free froyo and they added some new flavors, like Nutella.

Guests received an 8 ounce cup that they could fill up (there was no weight limit). This location has 12 self-serve froyo flavors a day and the typical Menchie’s toppings for 51 cents an ounce. They make waffle bowls on site and also offer froyo cakes, with custom cake designs availabble. You can also buy Menchie’s merchandise like lip gloss, pencils, etc. Earn free froyo by joining My Smileage.

The store opened last Tuesday, May 23.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

* MENCHIE’S EAGLE ROCK: 4929 N Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041

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Menchie’s Eagle Rock (Los Angeles, CA) Opens on May 23

Fro-yo girl here. Menchie’s Eagle Rock is now swirling in the plaza anchored by Sprouts. Today was the first day. They’re still in soft opening mode, with a grand opening celebration scheduled to begin this Saturday, May 27. The festivities will last for a week with free froyo from 11 AM – 1 PM on May 27. Menchie made an appearance today and he will return this Saturday for the ribbon cutting.

There are 12 self-serve froyo flavors a day for 51 cents an ounce. They make waffle bowls on site and also offer froyo cakes, with custom cake designs availabble. You can also buy Menchie’s merchandise like lip gloss, pencils, etc.

Earn free froyo by joining My Smileage. They didn’t have Nut Job 2 cups or this month’s featured flavors (Oreo) but that’s because they just opened. They did have Nut Job 2 sticker sheets though.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

* MENCHIE’S EAGLE ROCK: 4929 N Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041

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Menchie’s Eagle Rock Grand Opening Week

Fro-yo girl here. The Menchie’s Eagle Rock grand opening details have been revealed. The week long celebration begins on Saturday, May 27 with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Menchie, free froyo from 11 AM – 1 PM, free kids t-shirts and a balloon artist.

See the picture for the schedule of events. The bottom of the flyer isn't shown.

• Wednesday: 11 AM - 1 PM, half off lunchtime yum
• Thursday: 3 PM: free dodge balls while supplies last
• Friday: 8 PM - close, buy one get one free

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

* MENCHIE’S EAGLE ROCK: 4929 N Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Menchie’s Eagle Rock to Open on May 23

Fro-yo girl here. Back in March, I shared some pictures of the future Menchie’s in Eagle Rock, CA, a neighborhood in Northeast Los Angeles.

Employee training commenced on April 29. This week they announced that the shop would be open for swirling on May 23. The date of the grand opening celebration has yet to be announced but I’ll update this blog once I learn that date. Fingers crossed for free froyo.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

* MENCHIE’S EAGLE ROCK: 4929 N Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Future Froyo Shop Pictures: Menchie’s Eagle Rock

Fro-yo girl here. Eagle Rock, a neighborhood in Northeast Los Angeles, is home to Occidental College and the famous Eagle Rock (the rock with the image of an eagle with outstretched wings). It will soon have its first Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.

The new Menchie’s will be located in the recently remodeled shopping center anchored by Sprouts. It’s a few blocks from Yogurtland’s Eagle Rock location. There will be 12 self-serve flavors a day. They’re hiring. Email your resume to menchieseaglerock@gmail.com 

Yogurt Haven was the first froyo shop in town. It's Boba Time also serves frozen yogurt.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

* MENCHIE’S EAGLE ROCK: 4929 N Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.