Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Miami Froyo Rankings

Fro-yo girl here. I visited Miami to check out all the new froyo shops and rank them. I had the tart froyo at six shops. Four were dedicated froyo shops and two were not. Here’s my ranking from my most to least liked:


#1) MELI Frozen Yogurt, 210 NE 98th St, Miami (Miami Shores), FL 33138

MELI was my favorite froyo in Miami. They make their own Greek-style froyo with clean ingredients. It’s sweetened with allulose, a naturally occurring sugar found in foods like maple syrup and dried figs. It tastes like sugar but has 90% fewer calories than sugar and doesn’t raise your blood sugar.

During my visit, there were two froyo flavors: tart and cinnamon. Ask for samples. For toppings, they had honey, condensed milk, sauces, nut butters, fresh fruit, jams, toasted coconut, chocolate chips, housemade crunches (baklava, pavlova), housemade granola, crushed pistachios, pistachio kataifi, etc. The toppings labels had information on allergens.

Prices: Small, $6/ Medium $9/ Large parfait with 3 toppings, $12. Regular toppings are $0.75 each. Premium toppings are $1 each.

Small tart froyo with housemade baklava crumble: At 6 oz of froyo, this was the right size – not overwhelming but a good amount of super creamy, super smooth, very thick yogurt that did not melt quickly. I loved that there was a hint of sourness and a good amount of tang. The baklava topping was crunchy but not that sweet. This felt and tasted like premium froyo with a premium topping.

The cinnamon froyo flavor had the same tart yogurt base, I think. It was good and similar to the tart. The cinnamon wasn’t overpowering.

The place is very small but cute with a blue and white theme. There was only one table and three chairs outside, and an upholstered bench near the window.

MELI opened on November 19, 2025.




#2) MYKA Greek Frozen Yogurt, 551 Lincoln Rd #5, Miami Beach, FL 33139

MYKA, founded in Madrid, Spain, opened its first US shop in Miami Beach on December 8, 2025. It had the longest lines and possibly the best toppings (tied with MELI). The froyo is counter-serve. It’s made with imported Greek yogurt, pasteurized milk, and goat kefir.

Available flavors: Natural Greek yogurt, yuzu yogurt, blood peach sorbet

Toppings were kept in blue and white bowls with wood spoons. I spotted coconut flakes, chocolate chips, granola, baklava, crumbles, pistachio kataifi, cacao nibs, honey, olive oil, compote, fresh fruit, etc. It was a bit hard to see all the toppings because of the crowd of people waiting to order.

Prices: Kids with 1 topping, $7.90/ Regular with 2 toppings, $9.90/ Large with 3 toppings, $11.90. A regular takeaway tray with 3 toppings was $20 or $25 for a large takeaway tray. Extra toppings were $1.25 each.

Regular Natural Greek yogurt with berry crumble and baklava: Both the texture and taste were superior. The texture was very creamy and thick. It did not melt quickly. The flavor was a little less sweet than usual, with a distinctive flavor that was like yogurt plus something extra (from the goat kefir?) and a slight sour note. The baklava was crispy but not very sweet. The berry crumbles tasted like a cookie crumble, only berry-flavored and not that sweet.

The interior was white with a woven white fabric above and blue accents. There was no seating inside and no seating set up outside either.





#3) Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, 900 S Miami Ave, Suite 172, Miami (Brickell), FL 33130

VL’s downtown Miami Brickell location opened on March 19, 2026. It was the first VL outside of NY to offer VL froyo. The froyo is made with A2 Bulgarian yogurt and cane sugar.

There were four froyo flavors available:
  • Tart
  • Matcha (non-tart), the best-seller
  • Strawberry (tart)
  • Chocolate (non-tart)
The toppings were displayed on the counter in white bowls. They included fresh fruit, toasted coconut, sprinkles, mochi, nuts, granola, gummy bears, sauces, crumbles, strawberries in syrup, cherries, honey, whipped cream, sauces, etc. They had more toppings than the other shops that I visited.

Prices: Small with 1 topping, $7.95/ Medium with 2 toppings, $9.25/ Large with 3 toppings, $10.25

Tart and Strawberry froyo with fresh strawberries (small): The texture was creamy and smooth, though I found it wasn’t firm enough. Both the tart and strawberry flavors tasted like real yogurt with natural tang. The strawberry flavor had little strawberry flavor, though.

This location is also an ice cream scoop shop with over two dozen flavors, including vegan options. They had basic flavors like vanilla bean, chocolate, and strawberry, but also interesting flavors like Earl Grey tea, key lime pie, and strawberry matcha latte. You could also add a cookie. One scoop was $7.95. I’d much rather have a small froyo with toppings than a scoop of ice cream. You can also pick up a pre-packed pint of ice cream from the freezer.

The shop was spacious with a long yellow tiled counter and yellow wall tiles. They also sell froyo hats and t-shirts.




#4) Tata’s Yogurt Bar, 2992 McFarlane Rd, Miami (Coconut Grove), FL 33133

Tata’s Yogurt Bar is an upscale, stylish Greek froyo shop in Coconut Grove with a European vibe. It’s just steps from the beach. The Greek froyo was developed in-house. It is made with no refined sugar and lightly sweetened with local raw honey. I was told that it was made with four ingredients.

The idea is that you can customize the yogurt, including the sweetness level, to your liking. Add more honey if you prefer a sweeter froyo. The toppings were kept on the counter in white bowls. They carry healthier toppings, including honey, olive oil, fresh fruit, housemade granola, housemade nut butters, toasted coconut, honeycomb, fig preserves, cacao nibs, etc. The pistachio butter is the most popular topping.

In addition to froyo, Tata’s also offers baked goods (made for them) and smoothies.

During my visit, there was one froyo flavor available. They are working on adding new flavors.

Prices: Small, includes one topping, $10; Medium, includes 2 toppings, $12; Large, includes three toppings, $15. Additional toppings are $1 each.

Tart Greek froyo (small) with almond butter on the side: The cup was small but the 6 oz portion felt satisfying. The froyo was smooth and clean-tasting. It was less sweet and mild in tartness. I could taste the honey. It was pleasant but not as flavorful (possibly because it was lightly sweetened). It wasn’t as rich and creamy, but it was thick, firm, and smooth. I liked that it did not melt quickly, and it tasted lighter and healthier. The almond butter was rich and creamy; it might have been sugar-free (I’m not sure). Pharos was more flavorful, but Tata's had better toppings, was cleaner in flavor, and had better texture (firm).

Tata’s opened on February 3, 2026, and is named after the founder’s grandfather. The interior is serene with soft, neutral colors, lots of curves, light wood, and plants. The interior smelled fabulous.



#5) Pharos Greek Frozen Yogurt, 110 Washington Ave CU9, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Pharos is a bit hard to spot as it shares a space with Sandwich Qbano. Look for the counter to the left of the entrance.

There were two froyo flavors available: plain Greek Yogurt and hazelnut.

The toppings were displayed in white and blue ceramic bowls on the counter. The toppings are healthier and include fresh fruit, nuts, granola, coconut, cacao nibs, crumbles, zero sugar spreads, kataifi pistachio crunch, honey, olive oil, matcha powder, etc.

Prices: Small, one topping, $7.99/ Medium, two toppings, $9.99/ Large, 3 toppings, $11.99

Plain Greek Yogurt with chopped pistachios, small: The froyo was smooth, creamy, and had more air than average. It also tasted sweeter than Tata’s, Meli, Plants & Bowls, and Myka. There was a bit of an icy edge. It tasted like yogurt but also had a distinctive taste. It was moderately tangy. The texture was softer, and it melted more quickly.

The hazelnut froyo had a mild hazelnut flavor and was also creamy and sweet.

The décor is Greek-inspired with lots of white and blue. There is limited seating inside (two small tables). Pharos opened in November 2025. It is counter-serve.



#6) Plants & Bowls, 140 NE 39th St #241, Miami, Florida 33137

Located inside MIA Market, an upscale food hall in the Miami Design District, Plants & Bowls is a clean-eating concept offering fresh juices, shots, superfood bowls, salads, smoothies, and wraps. They added Yōva Greek yogurt ice cream, made with 2% milk and no sugar, in March 2026.

One scoop is $6, and toppings are $1. While the menu says one scoop, it’s served as a swirl out of a soft serve machine. Toppings include fresh fruit, granola, nuts, coconut, chocolate chips, chia seeds, nut butters, agave, honey, maple syrup, and sugar-free syrups. There was one flavor, plain.

Greek froyo: The texture was thick but not as creamy as some of the other Greek froyo places in Miami. The main issue is that it did not taste like yogurt. The flavor was faint in general. It tasted more like cream. It was not tangy. On the other hand, I appreciated that it was less sweet. In terms of flavor, it was on the bottom of my list of Miami froyo shops.

The toppings didn’t look as appealing as the other Miami froyo shops. However, in terms of value, the portion was larger than average and the price was reasonable.

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

I skipped Go Greek Yogurt because I’ve been to the California locations many times. I prefer MELI and MYKA to Go Greek. Go Greek's texture is creamy but too soft. The froyo is also too sweet.

It's so interesting that all of these new shops are counter-serve. I also spotted a lot of sugar-free and no sugar added yogurt and toppings. The toppings are better and healthier as well. And most places charge based on cup size, bundling the cost of a topping or two in that price. 

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.



Monday, May 18, 2026

Yogurtland’s New Signature Sauces

 


Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland just introduced new signature sauces. The sauces are caramel, chocolate, and marshmallow. The sauces are kept in bottles with pump dispensers. I was told that the new sauces were replacing the squeeze bottle sauces like peanut butter, Nutella, and condensed milk. Those squeeze bottles were there, so I’m not sure if that’s true.

I thought Yogurtland already had chocolate, caramel, and marshmallow sauce. I’m sure that some did.

It would be nice to have interesting sauces like matcha, cookie butter, lemon, tahini, etc. I tend to ignore the boring classic sauces.

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.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Go Greek Yogurt Opens in Larchmont Village






Fro-yo girl here. Go Greek quietly opened yesterday in Larchmont Village. I expect they’ll have a grand opening at a later date.

It’s an attractive shop in the heart of Larchmont Village. You’ll find six self-serve froyo flavors and toppings for $1.35/oz, classic (non-frozen) Greek yogurt, sweet and savory Greek yogurt bowls, and smoothies made with froyo ($13.25 each). The yogurt is kept in big terracotta bowls, like you’d see in a yogurteria in Greece. The yogurt is imported from Greece.

The toppings are healthy, for the most part. Some of the toppings cost extra, including the Greek spoon sweets, honey, shaved chocolate, and even peanut butter. It seems stingy to me when the yogurt is already expensive.

Before entering the shop, I saw a sign that said sorry, we do not offer samples. I think that’s just bad practice. Have employees dispense the samples to avoid sampling abuse.

I decided to try a savory bowl, the Greek salad ($14.99). Mr. Froyo pointed out that the sign did not specify that the Greek salad came with yogurt. The Greek salad wound up being 50% plain Greek yogurt and 50% sliced Persian cucumbers, grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and olive oil. I did not see or taste the oregano, salt, or pepper. The salad was fine though it didn’t feel like a salad. It was fresh but very plain. The yogurt was silky, rich, and smooth. It wasn’t sour. It was good yogurt. I wanted more salt and pepper at least and would have also loved some onions and fresh herbs.

This location is owned by a franchisee.

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

* GO GREEK YOGURT, 148 N Larchmont Blvd Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90004

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.


Friday, May 15, 2026

Purely Elizabeth Protein Froyo Stop Event




 
Fro-yo girl here. I’ve always thought that Abbot Kinney Blvd, needed froyo (yes, it did have Pinkberry briefly in 2007), and today, Purely Elizabeth brought the froyo for the launch of their new line of protein granola. The PE protein froyo stop featured a menu of free treats. 

The choices:

  • Berry Obsessed: PE almond butter & berries protein granola, Go Greek Greek honey froyo, strawberries, raspberries, Greek honey drizzle, wafer
  • Cinnamon Toast: PE cinnamon toast protein granola, Go Greek Greek honey froyo, Greek honey drizzle, wafer
  • Chocolate Fix: PE dark chocolate blueberry protein granola, Go Greek Greek honey froyo, blueberries, shaved chocolate, wafer

The granola was the best part. The granola had crunchy clusters. It was sweet but balanced by a bit of salt. The honey and the frozen yogurt were very sweet. I chose the Chocolate Fix because the honey drizzle wasn’t listed on the menu, but my froyo still had a honey drizzle. 
The frozen yogurt was too soft and melted quickly as well. 

Purely Elizabeth Protein Granola is available in three flavors: Almond Butter & Berries; Cinnamon Toast; Dark Chocolate Blueberry

They were also giving away PE protein granola samples and offering a chance to win cute merch. I won a PE keychain with a strawberry, French toast, and a froyo cone.

The PE Protein Shop will be open tomorrow from 11 AM – 4 PM at 1525 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA. The first 50 guests will receive a Purely Elizabeth gift.

Everyone is invited to enter the contest to win a free year of Purely Elizabeth granola by entering online.

You can find Purely Elizabeth granola at Target and purchase it online at purelyelizabeth.com.

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.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Seoju Peach Yogurt Gummy Review





Fro-yo girl here. Kneighbor, the Korean convenience store in Koreatown LA, had several flavors of Seoju yogurt gummies, imported from South Korea. I spotted sweet yogurt and peach yogurt gummies. The gummies are sold in resealable pouches. One pouch is 50g. A pouch is $1.99.

Peach yogurt gummies: The gummy looks like a mini yogurt bottle. It was tangier than I expected with a juicy peach flavor. The interior had a peach gelee. The gummy was firm and chewy. It didn’t taste just like Yakult, but there was a Yakult yogurt flavor present. The gummies are really good! They’d be even better rolled in a sour powder.

You can buy the gummies on Weee! For $2.50

4 out of 5 stars.

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.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

New Handmade Chinese Yogurt Shop Opens in Alhambra

Strained pull yogurt

Dry swallowing yogurt

Milk skin yogurt


Fro-yo girl here. I’ve been seeing more Chinese restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley offering handmade yogurt on their menus. Recently, a new Chinese yogurt shop opened in Alhambra, CA.

Lingyun Milk Fun makes a variety of types of yogurt (stretchy, milk-infused, strained, dry), fruit yogurt smoothies, yogurt purple rice drinks, fruit stuffed with yogurt, yogurt bricks, yogurt bowls, etc. I haven’t seen another yogurt shop that offers that many types of yogurt.

Naipizi yogurt (milk-infused yogurt, $3.99): milk skin yogurt features a rich layer on top like cream and a creamy, velvety, lightly sweetened yogurt underneath. It’s a pleasant sweet treat. This was my favorite item. It’s like a milk custard.

Dry swallowing yogurt ($6.99, called plain dry yogurt on the menu): crazy thick due to straining. It was almost too dry. I’m sure it’s sweetened. The taste was almost cheesy. It wasn’t sour but had a little tang. I would spread this on toast and top it with fruit and nuts.

Strained pull yogurt ($4.50): bottled and not as thick as the dry yogurt, it’s like the yogurt you’d expect in a drink. It’s thick, sticky, and lightly sweetened. I think strained pull yogurt is like sticky or stretchy yogurt.

The plain yogurt is lightly sweetened. It also has live and active cultures. Of the forms that I tried, the Naipizi milk skin yogurt was my favorite.

The shop is sparse with no seating, so it’s set up for takeout.

* Lingyun Milk Fun, 1308 Garfield Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801

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.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Yogurtland’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Continues With a New Butter Yellow Giant Spoon Drop


Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland is keeping the 20th anniversary fun going with another giant spoon release today, May 12. Yogurtland is giving away a free butter yellow giant 20th anniversary spoon with every minimum $15 in‑store purchase (limit two spoons per transaction). As always, supplies are limited, so plan accordingly.

This is a brand‑new giant spoon design created just for the anniversary year. The spoon is about a foot long and topped with a bold “20”, with a Yogurtland froyo cup nestled inside the zero. Under the number, it reads “years”, and the handle features the Yogurtland logo. Flip it over, and you’ll find the message: “20 Years of Love, Joy & Hope.”

These spoons will go fast.

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.