A Notable Passing: Tuttimelon Closes Its Irving Location

Fro-yo girl here. A new ice cream sandwich shop called Swich just opened at 2045 Irving St. in San Francisco, CA…the former Tuttimelon location. While many frozen yogurt shops close, this particular Tuttimelon location and the original location at 2150 Irving St. were special to me as a frozen yogurt fan. 

February 2, 2008 – the first day at Tuttimelon’s first location at 2150 Irving St. (Outer Sunset) and I was there. I had a cup of original tart with red beans as a topping. It was my favorite frozen yogurt shop back then and it was open late every day, even on Christmas. I could have delicious extra tart froyo whenever I wanted it. When it started out, Tuttimelon only had one flavor, original tart, but oh, what a delightful flavor. I couldn’t get enough of it, especially when sprinkled with green tea powder.

February 2 later became known as Tuttimelon Day. Two two, tutti, get it?

The original location was the size of a closet, so they moved up the street and let customers serve themselves. The new location at 2045 Irving St. opened on October 24, 2009. I was there with Tracy T. and Danny (now engaged) and I met Matt G. (Fro-Yo Boy) and Wilhelm Y. I got a ride in the Tuttimobile and a Tuttimelon umbrella. Tuttimelon Bear and Joe Cool met for the first time and became friends.

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I remember going to Tuttimelon to meet Jonathan W., to collect Tuttispoons, feeding Tuttimelon Bear, and to stock up on the 99 cents/cup special.

The original Tuttimelon location became a Teaway (same ownership), the first self-serve bubble tea bar. It’s still a Teaway.

The Tuttimelon on Chestnut St. closed around the same time as the Irving location. They still have a San Francisco location: Teaway/Tuttimelon on Broadway in Chinatown…but it’s not the same as the Irving location. I will always have the fondest memories of Tuttimelon Irving. How I loved their almond, pomegranate, original, mango and Japanese yogurt froyo.

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

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Tuttimelon Mercado Grand Opening Coverage

Fro-yo girl here. Tuttimelon Bear and I were behind the scenes at today's Tuttimelon grand opening. He has a new Tuttimelon pillow that he loves (thanks Tuttimelon!). I helped out with typing up the toppings labels again and got to view the festivities from behind the counter. We saw the Tuttimobile parked out front (exciting).



The first 25 people in line received Tuttimelon their choice of black or brown t-shirts designed by Mr. Tuttimelon. Guests received free fro-yo (a small cup that they could fill to their heart's content with fro-yo and toppings) from 12 - 2 PM. The prize wheel wasn't there but they had the drawing at 2:15 PM. Prizes included Tuttimelon gift cards, Guitar Hero (the guitar + games - won by a little boy), and the grand prize, a Tiffany heart necklace (the winner was a guy, he seemed embarrassed).

There was a steady line for the fro-yo. In terms of decor, there's plenty of seating and tons of white and green pillows. The place is comfy and would be a perfect place to hang out before or after a movie (and they have restrooms). The fro-yo wall has a different look, a red mosaic. I like how the different locations all look slightly different yet still share some elements, like the orange & white chairs and those pretty lacy hanging globes. The flatscreen LCD monitors weren't there but I'm guessing that they're on the way.



The new location has 10 fro-yo flavors and toppings (38 cents an ounce), 24 gelato and sorbet flavors and pastries (scones, cookies, etc.). I didn't see black sesame gelato (otherwise I would have tried some).

Fro-yo flavors of the day:
* Vanilla
* Chocolate
* Coconut tart
* Strawberry tart
* Pineapple tart
* Original tart
* Peach tart
* Mango tart
* Taro tart
* Pomegranate tart

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

Grand Opening Coverage of Tuttimelon Cupertino Village

Fro-yo girl here. Congratulations to Tuttimelon (especially Annie and Roy. L) on the new Tuttimelon location at Cupertino Village! The doors opened at noon and the line didn’t let up. The first 50 people received movie passes and the first 500 received raffle tickets (I’m not sure who won the three prizes).

I’ve been to the grand opening of every Tuttimelon thus far, except for the San Rafael one. I think that makes me a super Tutti fan. (Looks like Vancouver will be the site of the next Tuttimelon grand opening!) Roy and Annie let me in early, so I started looking around the beautiful new shop where I spotted their fancy new flatscreen menus, the curvy new spoons (so fun!), the signature wavy white wall, gelato, 6 flavors of fro-yo, and unusual toppings like strawberry coconut jelly cubes and jackfruit. I finally noticed that they had a Tuttimelon bear and Tuttimelon mug made just for me and I didn’t know what to say!!!! I have to show you a picture of the fro-yo creation Roy presented me with – three fro-yo flavors (notice the perfectly symmetrical peaks) with mango, pastel mochi, kiwi, lychee, blueberries and granola. What a work of art!

Later, I spotted the Tuttimobile in the parking lot!

Flavors of the day:
* Original
* Pomegranate
* Mango
* Chocolate
* Lychee
* Taro

If you missed today’s grand opening, be sure to drop by soon. I recommend getting the small original fro-yo for just 99 cents special. They’ve really perfected that flavor and it’s absolutely addictive.

John L., Tracy T., Christina, and Linda W. – thanks for being there for this most special of occasions.

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

* TUTTIMELON CUPERTINO: 10919 N. Wolfe Road, Cupertino, CA

Tuttimelon Union City Friends & Family Night Coverage

Fro-yo girl here. I thought my Tuttimelon obsession was scary but I met someone who is even more Tuttimelon obsessed than I am, Roy L’s partner and store manager of the Union City location, Patrick Wong. His enthusiasm for Tuttimelon can truly be characterized as extremely passionate (and yes, scary). Patrick was Roy’s fro-yo apprentice for six months and he’s committed to making Tuttimelon a household name (Tuttimelon world domination). Roy and Patrick live, eat, and breathe fro-yo (and they barely sleep).

The Union City location is the jewel in the Tuttimelon crown, the largest Tuttimelon shop and their first self-serve location. They want to raise the quality level of self-serve fro-yo, emphasize customer service and create a fun environment for hanging out. The space feels like a cross between a lounge/night club. During the friends and family private event, they had a DJ on hand, unlimited fro-yo and lots of picture taking.

Expect to be greeted by a friendly face upon entry. The Tuttimelon greeter will assist you with samples. Then you’re free to pick up a cup and start swirling (there are 10 flavors to choose from, 38 cents an ounce). They’ll even help you pick out toppings if want. They may even come by and offer you a beverage.

I had the privilege of seeing the prep/storage area and the Tuttimobile. What’s a Tuttimobile?? It’s a car plastered with the Tuttimelon logo. Patrick hopes to install a fro-yo machine inside and take it to special events. He also promised me a ride in the Tuttimobile.

For the grand opening event on Saturday, April 11th, be sure to arrive early. I’m told that the first 50 customers will receive a special Tuttimelon branded gift and the first 500 customers will be entered into a raffle for various prizes. Also be on the lookout for 25% off coupons. It should be the biggest Tuttimelon grand opening event thus far.

Congrats to Patrick, Roy and the entire Tuttimelon family!

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

* TUTTIMELON UNION CITY: 33280 Dyer St., Union City, CA