History of Yogurtland in Irvine

first Yogurtland in Irvine

Fro-yo girl here. With Yogurtland turning 20 this year, I was inspired to look at the history of Yogurtland in Irvine. While the first Yogurtland opened in 2006 in Fullerton, CA, Irvine became Yogurtland’s stronghold. It’s been the home of Yogurtland's HQ since 2012.

Currently, there are four Yogurtland branches in Irvine. Three branches have closed. At its peak, Yogurtland had six branches in Irvine.

Irvine's population is estimated to be around 320,000, so it's large enough to support multiple Yogurtland branches.

Yogurtland Branches in Irvine

Yogurtland, 14775 Jeffrey Rd., Ste. J, Irvine, CA 92618

• Opened 2007
• Closed 2022

This was the first Yogurtland in Irvine. It opened in 2007, the year after Yogurtland was founded. I visited several times, because it was also a test location. They tested breakfast items and fancy cones here. They had 16 self-serve flavors a day.

Yogurtland, 4970 Irvine Blvd #110, Irvine, CA 92620

The Yogurtland on Irvine Blvd is known as Northwood since it is in the Northwood Town Center. This branch offered 16 self-serve flavors a day. The location closed because the landlord did not want to renew the lease.

• Opened 2008
• Closed March 2023

Yogurtland, 4187 Campus Dr #M-172, Irvine, CA 92612

This Yogurtland location at University Center opened in 2008 across the street from UCI. It’s a smaller location with just 10 self-serve froyo flavors a day and toppings.

• Opened 2008
• Still open

Yogurtland - Jamboree Road (Market Place): 13260 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92602

Known as The Market Place, this Yogurtland branch on Jamboree Rd. It features 16 self-serve flavors a day and was also remodeled (the faux wood replaced the square green tiles). I still have to visit this location.

• Opened in 2009
• Still open

Yogurtland, 2738 Alton Pkwy Ste 113, Irvine, CA 92614

Yogurtland on Alton holds the distinction of being the shortest-lived Yogurtland in Irvine. I did not visit it.

• Opened 2010
• Closed in 2014

Yogurtland, 733 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

Yogurtland opened at the Irvine Spectrum, an outdoor shopping mall, in 2015. The location is narrow, but they did squeeze in 8 machines (16 self-serve flavors a day) and the usual Yogurtland toppings. There is no indoor seating, but they have a few small tables outside.

• Opened in 2015
• Still open

Yogurtland, 4616 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604

This is the newest Yogurtland location in Irvine; it opened in 2018 at Woodbridge Village Center. There are 16 self-serve flavors a day.

• Open 2018
• Still open

I’ve visited five Yogurtland branches in Irvine, as well as the headquarters.

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Yogurtland Closes First Irvine Shop

Fro-yo girl here. Remember how shocked I was when the original Yogurtland location in Fullerton, CA closed last October? I was also surprised to learn that Yogurtland’s first location in Irvine, CA closed for good. While the Fullerton location was the first, Yogurtland Irvine on Jeffrey Road opened in 2007, only a year after Yogurtland Fullerton. Since then, Irvine became Yogurtland’s town. It’s where you’ll find Yogurtand headquarters and the highest density of Yogurtland locations.

It was hard to track permanent vs. temporary closures during the coronavirus pandemic. When Yogurtland Irvine/Jeffrey Rd. closed last September, it seemed like a temporary closure. The closure was never announced on their social media accounts. Their last Facebok post was made in August 2020.

The last time I visited the location, in 2019, they were testing fancy froyo cones. I was excited to try the cones but I never saw them offered at other Yogurtland locations. Yogurtland Irvine – Jeffrey Rd. was a location where Yogurtland tested new products. Back in 2015, they served breakfast.

There are still multiple Yogurtland locations open in Irvine but there’s something special about the first one.

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

* YOGURTLAND: 14775 Jeffrey Rd, Ste J, Irvine, CA 92618

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.

Now Testing at Yogurtland: Cone Creations

Fro-yo girl here. I was recently driving around in the OC (Orange County, CA) and I drove by a few Yogurtland locations. The Jeffrey location in Irvine, CA had quite a few test products – all variations of fancy cones that they’re calling Cone Creations. I’ve seen these fancy cones at some soft serve shops and a few froyo shops. They include:

* Cereal cones: These are cake cones. The tops are covered in a marshmallow and cereal mixture like Rice Krispie treats. Different types of cereal are used.

* Taiyaki: These fish shaped waffle cones are filled with froyo.

* Bubble waffles: Hong Kong style egg puffs look like bubble wrap. They are shaped into a cone shape. The frozen yogurt goes in the middle. Like the taiyaki, they require a special waffle iron. 

Meanwhile, the blendable shake that Yogurtland offers has been renamed Blendable Creations. It used to be called Custom Shakes. I spotted it at the Yogurtland in Fullerton, CA, their first location. I first tried it at the Yogurtland in Lakewood, CA.

* YOGURTLAND: 14775 Jeffrey Rd J, Irvine, CA 92618

* YOGURTLAND: 501 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831

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

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.