Menchie’s Glendale Space Has Been Leased

Fro-yo girl here. That was quick. Menchie’s closed in Glendale, California in early October after 4.5 years. They removed the soft serve machines. The sign in the window says the space has been leased. You can still see the Menchie’s chalkboard and counters inside. Wonder what it will become?

MENCHIE’S GLENDALE: 251 N Brand Blvd Glendale, CA 91203

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

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Pinkberry Burbank Is Under New Ownership

Fro-yo girl here. Pinkberry Burbank was the only self-serve Pinkberry still open in Southern California but during COVID, they switched to full service. That wasn’t surprising since just about every self-serve froyo shop switched to full service. Most have returned to self-serve but Pinkberry Burbank has not. It turns out that the ownership changed during COVID-19 and it’s unclear when or if self-serve will return.

Prices went up. They charged 49 cents an ounce for many years. It’s now 65 cents an ounce. Yes, they still charge by the ounce even though you can’t serve your own froyo. The original tart had great texture, but the associate put big scoops of toppings in my cup. I have to say all my trips to Pinkberry Burbank this year have been positive but I got a very icy cup of froyo last year. Things seem to have improved!

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

* PINKBERRY BURBANK: 120 E Palm Ave, Burbank, CA 91502

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New Menchie’s Featured Flavors: Chocolate Hazelnut Pie & Cinnamon Graham Cracker

Fro-yo girl here. Menchie’s locations in the Los Angeles area took forever to put in this month’s featured flavors. I finally found both at Menchie’s in Encino. And they’re allowing samples again (yay)!

Chocolate Hazelnut Pie froyo is described as, “Our rich Hershey’s Hazelnut Pie froyo flavor is decadent, delicious, and the perfect dessert to start celebrating Thanksgiving early!” This lowfat flavor is made with no artificial colors and no artificial flavors. Also, it’s made with Hershey’s Milk Chocolate. It was creamy and smooth. I think the flavor is less intense/less rich than Nutella but I liked that it was more mellow. Recommended toppings: Chocolate shell, Oreos, almonds.

Cinnamon Graham Cracker froyo is made with Honey Maid graham crackers. Menchie’s describes it as, “Is there a better combo than cinnamon and graham crackers? Yes! Cinnamon and graham crackers swirled together as Menchie’s froyo! Order our featured Cinnamon Graham Cracker froyo flavor this month and enjoy the yumm!” It’s lowfat and made with no artificial flavors. I was a big fan of Menchie’s Golden Graham Cracker froyo, so I was excited to see a new Cinnamon Graham Cracker flavor. However, I didn’t like the new flavor. The cinnamon graham cracker flavor was too strong and the texture seemed almost a little grainy. Recommended toppings: Nilla wafers, Cool Whip, and almonds.

These featured flavors are in stores for a limited time only.

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

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2021 Veterans Day Froyo Offers

 

Fro-yo girl here. Thank you, vets and active military, for your service to this country. I’ve compiled a list of froyo shops that are honoring veterans with a froyo discount or free froyo for Veterans Day. Here’s the alphabetical list:

• 3 Spoons (Waco, TX): Enjoy 50% off your froyo on 11/11 with military ID or proof of service
• CherryBerry (MN): Military get 20% off everyday with a military ID
• Chills Froyo (Kennewick, WA): Vets get $5 off your order on 11/11
• Counter Culture (LA): Free regular size Humphrey to all who served at participating locations on 11/11
• Dessert Queen (Queen Creek, AZ): Vets enjoy 15% off any in-store purchase on 11/11
• Ella’s Frozen Yogurt (Greenwood, IN): Military service members enjoy free froyo on 11/11
• Kiwi Yogurt (PA & NJ): Active duty and veterans enjoy 50% off on 11/11 
• Menchie’s (US locations): Menchie’s continues to its tradition of celebrating vets and active military personnel with 6 oz of free froyo with proof of service (military ID) on Veterans Day, November 11 (at participating locations).
• Orange Leaf (Alliance, OH): Vets and active duty military get a free cup of froyo when you show your military ID on 11/11
• Orange Leaf Bulverde (San Antonio, TX): Present your military ID on 11/11 and enjoy 50% off a cup of froyo
• Orange Leaf Firestone Farms (Columbiana, OH): Vets and active duty military get a free cup of froyo when you show your military ID on 11/11
• Orange Leaf (Lake Worth, TX): Present your military ID on 11/11 and enjoy 50% off a cup of froyo
• Orange Leaf (Lufkin, TX): Vets get a free 5 oz cup of froyo on 11/11 with military ID
• Orange Leaf (Mustang, OK): Present your military ID on 11/11 and enjoy 50% off a cup of froyo
• Orange Leaf Council Bluff (Omaha, NE): Present your military ID on 11/11 and enjoy 50% off a cup of froyo
• Orange Leaf (Owensboro, KY): Vets receive 50% off a cup of froyo on 11/11
• Orange Leaf (New Braunfels, TX): Present your military ID on 11/11 and enjoy 50% off a cup of froyo
• Orange Leaf (Saugus, MA): Present your military ID on 11/11 and enjoy 50% off a cup of froyo
• Orange Leaf Southpark (Austin, TX): Present your military ID on 11/11 and enjoy 50% off a cup of froyo
• Orange Leaf (Washington, MO): Show your military ID on 11/11 and enjoy a free small cup
• Spoon Café (Williamstown, MA): Vets & active military get a free small froyo with two toppings all day on November 11
• Sweet Cheeks (Sioux Falls, SD): Vets and active military get 50% off on 11/11, must show military ID
• sweetFrog (Findlay, OH) Vets get a free cup of froyo ($5 value) all day on 11/11
• sweetFrog Garrisonville (Stafford, VA): Show your military ID on 11/11 and get 25% off your entire purchase
• sweetFrog (Hickory, NC): Vets and active military get a free 8 oz cup on 11/11
• TCBY (US locations): Vets and active military enjoy 6 oz of free froyo on November 11 at participating locations with military ID or proof of service
• Yogi Castle (Ellicott City, MD): 50% off for vets and active duty military on 11/11 with valid military ID
• Yogurt Breeze (Lake Nona, FL): 20% off for all who have served on 11/11
• Yogurtini Shoal Creek (Kansas City, MO): Vets eat free on 11/11
• Yum Frozen Yogurt (Hornell, NY): For all who served, enjoy a special BOGO 50% off offer on 11/11

I will update the list as I come across new offers.

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

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Alhambra, California Froyo Guide

Menchie's Alhambra

Fro-yo girl here. Alhambra, California has had its share of froyo shops, more so than most places. Both Yogurtland and Menchie’s opened locations in Alhambra. The Yogurtland location was the last froyo shop open in Alhambra.

Closed Froyo Shops & Other Places that Served Froyo

• A Tea Yogurt, 137 W Main St., took over the Bluecherry space. I remember getting a froyo taco there. It was open from 2013-2014.
• Bluecherry Yogurt Bar, 137 W Main St, opened as a counter-serve froyo shop in 2007. They also served yogurt drinks and non-frozen Beijing-style refrigerated yogurt. It closed in 2013.
• CrèmeBee, 137 W Main St., took over the Splash Yogurt space in 2015. At the time, milk soft serve with fresh honeycomb, was trendy and they were the first soft serve with honeycomb shop in the area. CrèmeBee closed in 2015.
• LOHAS Fresh Mart, 300 W Main St., Ste 120, was an upscale Asian grocery store with an in-store deli. The deli offered bento boxes, fresh juice, soy milk, smoothies, and salads. In 2016, they started offering organic froyo. They had one flavor and no toppings. LOHAS opened in 2015 and closed in 2019.
• Menchie’s, 9 E Main St, opened in 2011 and closed quietly in 2020, during the pandemic. It was near the movie theater. This location was usually very late at putting out the new froyo flavors.
• PinGo Yogurt, 358 W Valley Blvd, was an early counter-serve froyo shop that opened in 2007 and closed in 2009. It had a similar concept to Pinkberry. PinGo also had a shop in Arcadia.
• Silver Spoon Yogurt Obsession, 401 W Main St., was a self-serve froyo shop. I’m not sure when it opened or closed. It may have opened in 2008.
• Splash Tea & Yogurt, 137 W Main St., took over the A Tea Yogurt space in late 2014. It couldn’t have lasted long because Crème Bee took over in 2015.
• Yogomo, 19 S Garfield Ave., Ste C, was a froyo shop located across the street from Alhambra High School. The shop opened in 2008 and was probably open for just a year.
• Yogurtland, 1 E Valley Blvd, had the typical 16 self-serve froyo flavors and toppings that you’ll find at most Yogurtland locations. It was also cheaper than most YL locations in this area. The Alhambra branch opened in April 2009 and closed in October 2021.

And there you have it – the history of froyo in Alhambra, CA. The earliest froyo shops opened in 2007.

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

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Yogurtland Alhambra Has Closed

Fro-yo girl here. I didn’t see this one coming; Yogurtland has permanently closed the Alhambra, CA location. The last day was 10/25/21. I went earlier in October. I dropped by and the Yogurtland sign behind the shop was gone. The soft serve machines had also been removed.

They posted a message on Facebook: “Thanks for all the love and support at our Alhambra store throughout the years! Unfortunately, we have permanently closed our doors as of 10/25/21. It was a pleasure to serve you.”

Sadly, Yogurtland Alhambra was the last froyo shop in Alhambra. It opened in 2009 and was my regular Yogurtland location. I’ll have to find a new Yogurtland to make my regular spot.

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

YOGURTLAND ALHAMBRA: 1 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801

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Menchie’s Burbank is Moving

Fro-yo girl here. I noticed awhile ago that Menchie’s in Burbank, California was closed. I wasn’t sure what was going on. It turns out that Menchie’s Burbank is moving. They’re staying in the same shopping center and taking over the old Kumon space. That space is right next to their old space. It’s supposed to reopen in the spring of 2022.

The last day at the old space was September 6. They’ve already demolished the inside and reduced it to rubble.

The Menchie’s Burbank shop was just finished with a remodel this year and that remodel took two years (during which time, the shop was open).

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

* MENCHIE’S: 3800 W Verdugo Ave, Burbank, CA 91505

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