Yogurtland Giant Pistachio Froyo Spoon Event

 

Fro-yo girl here. Today was the Yogurtland Pistachio Giant Spoon giveaway. It’s Yogurtland’s first giant spoon of 2025, as well as the first new Yogurtland spoon of 2025. The brand new pistachio giant spoon complements the current middle handle exclusive swirl, Chocolate Pistachio.

The spoon was a gift with a minimum $12 purchase. Like the other giant spoons, it’s a foot long. It says Yogurtland on the handle, and is blank on the back.

Once again, I ran into other froyo spoon collectors.

I’m glad that one person can get more than one spoon now. It used to be one spoon per person.

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

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Madhu Mango Lassi White Chocolate Bar Review

 

Fro-yo girl here. Getting fancy! Echo Park has a new chocolate shop called The Chocolate Dispensary. I found the Madhu Mango Lassi White chocolate bar there for $12. The bar is 2.6 oz. It's made with yogurt!

Madhu Chocolate is a craft chocolatier based in Austin, Texas, that combines Indian flavors with chocolate. The cacao is sourced from Colombia and the bean-to-bar chocolate bars are made by hand in small batches. Other chocolate bars include Masala Chai, Saffron Milk, and Cardamom. They describe Mango Lassi White chocolate bar as follows, “Experience the joy of India’s favorite beverage in our Mango Lassi White Chocolate Bar. We blend Indian Alphonso mangoes with velvety white chocolate, infusing it with aromatic cardamom, golden saffron, and a hint of tangy yogurt. This pioneering creation, our debut white chocolate, represents countless hours of flavor exploration. Each bite offers a harmonious dance of sweetness and spice, transporting you to sun-drenched mango groves and bustling Indian markets.”

Mango Lassi White chocolate bar: Interesting and complex – it’s not straight up mango as you can taste the richness of the cocoa butter and the hint of spices, even some tang from the yogurt. I liked it though I would prefer a real mango lassi.

Ingredients: Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Whole Milk Powder, Freeze Dried Indian Mango, Yogurt Powder (nonfat dry milk, live culture), Organic Butter Powder (organic butter [cream, water, salt], organic nonfat milk, vitamin E and vitamin C), Salt, Madagascar Vanilla, Cardamom, Saffron

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

* CHOCOLATE DISPENSARY: The Chocolate Dispensary, 1605 Grafton St Ste 102-A Los Angeles, CA 90026

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Seoju Mango Lassi Jelly Review

 

Fro-yo girl here. During a recent visit to Mega Mart, a Korean grocery store in Fremont, CA, I spotted a new yogurt flavored candy. It didn’t say yogurt on the front (in English), but it did say India style and the picture looked like an unblended mango lassi.

Seoju Mango Lassi Jelly comes in a 40g resealable pouch. It was reasonably priced at $1.79. There were other flavors, but those were not yogurt flavored. The candy is imported from South Korea. The ingredients include mango juice and natural lassi (yogurt) flavor.

Mango Lassi Jelly: The jellies smell really good (like mango). The small cube is firm yet not too hard. It’s chewy like a gummy bear. The orange half is mango flavored, and the white half is yogurt flavored. It doesn’t have a strong yogurt flavor, but it is very pleasant, sweet, and chewy. I’m grateful that it doesn’t taste like Yakult. I would buy these again.

One 40g bag of mango jellies is 145 kcals, 0g total fat, 36g total carbs, and 11g total sugar.

Asian Grocer Online describes it as follows, “Seoju Mango Lassi Jelly combines the creamy richness of mango lassi with a fun, chewy jelly texture. Bursting with the sweet and tangy flavour of ripe mangoes, this delightful treat offers a unique, refreshing twist on a classic drink. Perfect for a fun snack or a sweet indulgence, it’s a delicious way to enjoy the flavours of mango lassi anytime!” You can buy the candy online from Asian Grocer Online.

* MEGA MART: 3900 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94538

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

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Menchie’s April Featured Flavors & New Froyo Novelties

 

Fro-yo girl here. Menchie's has two featured flavors this month, Chocolate Cake Batter froyo and Dole Pomegranate soft serve.

Chocolate Cake Batter froyo is made with Hershey’s chocolate. It’s made with no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, and no high fructose corn syrup. First introduced in June 2022, it’s back by popular demand. I tried a bit and it is richer and has a cake mix taste. I don’t personally like cake batter flavors. Recommended toppings: Chocolate shell, Hershey’s kisses, whipped cream.

Dole Pomegranate soft serve is new to Menchie’s. Menchie’s has had a few Dole flavors in the past, but this is the first time they’ve offered Dole pomegranate. The color was intense and the flavor was tangy but more sweet than tangy. It tasted too candy-like. Dole Pomegranate is lowfat, gluten free, dairy free, and contains no high fructose corn syrup. Recommended toppings: fresh berries, mochi

I also spotted a sign for Menchie’s take home treats: Vanilla Snow froyo mini wafer sandwiches and Vanilla Snow froyo mini cones. The sign was up, but they didn’t have the treats in stock.

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

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Spring Arrives at Yogurtland: Featured Flavors, Giant Spoon Alert, New Stickers, New Toppings, Earth Day Special

Fro-yo girl here. It’s spring at Yogurtland, and there’s an abundance of froyo news. First, Peach Tart is back for the season. It’s described as “a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, this flavor blends the juicy flavor of peaches with a delightful tartness.” I haven’t had peach tart froyo at Yogurtland for a long time. I remember liking it. However, it was just okay – either my tastes changed, the flavor changed, or both. It is made with real peaches, but it reminded me of the heavy syrup that you might find in a can of peaches. The flavor is tangy, but less so than Plain Tart.

And that brings me to two seasonal middle handle exclusives. The first is Plain Tart and Peach Tart (aka Plain Peach Swirl). The two flavors are complementary as both are tangy. The second is Chocolate Pistachio Swirl.

There are two new seasonal toppings: Bunny Bunch Gummies and Peach Burst Gummies. I like the Peach Burst Gummies better. They’re big, firm, and chewy. They’re also shiny and look like 4D peaches. I also like the peach flavor. The Bunny Bunch gummies come in a variety of shapes (bunnies and carrots). I’m not sure if they all taste the same. I tried the carrot, which was fruity, firm, and chewy.

The new Pistachio Giant Spoon will be available on April 14, while supplies last. The Pistachio Giant Spoon is a complimentary gift for purchases of $12 or more in-store. There is a limit of four spoons per transaction (the offer excludes catering, third-party delivery, merchandise, and online orders).

Also, look for the new spring peach-themed sticker sheets. They’re complimentary. Each sheet has eleven stickers, including the Yogurtland spoon, Yogurtland cup, and more.

For Earth Day, there’s an online exclusive deal: Buy One Dirt Cup, Get One Free deal. The Dirt Cup is made with a base of chocolate frozen yogurt, topped with cookies and cream crumble and sour gummy worms. Orders can be placed online at yogurtland.com or through the Yogurtland mobile app using the code EARTHDAY at checkout, available exclusively on April 22.

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

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Mogu Mogu Lychee Yogurt Flavored Ice Cream Ice Bar Review

Fro-yo girl here. I found a new froyo popsicle during a recent trip to H Mart in Arcadia, CA. It’s called Mogu Mogu (Gotta Chew) lychee yogurt ice cream. The bar was $1.79, sold as a single, and is imported from Korea. I didn’t see the bars sold as a box.

Mogu Mogu, which literally means Gotta Chew, is a line of fruit flavored drinks with nata de coco. The nata de coco is like a firm, chewy coconut jelly. Mogu Mogu drinks have become popular on Tik Tok and Instagram. People like to freeze Mogu Mogu to enjoy it as a slushie. Yogurt is one of the drink flavors.

Lychee yogurt ice bar: The bar was a pretty pink color. The texture was firm and hard. I liked the bar at first. The lychee flavor was pleasant and not super strong. It was slightly tangy. But the bar had a soft white filling that was sweeter and had bits of nata de coco. I didn’t like the white filling. It did taste like lychee but in an artificial, candy-like way.

The lychee yogurt flavored ice bar is 2.7 fl oz. One bar is 140 calories, 3.5g total fat, 23g total sugars, and 26.9g total carbs. The main ingredients are water, syrup mix, and yogurt.

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

3 out of 5 stars.

* H MART: 1101 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007

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Matcha Yogurt Buns at Simply Splendid Bakery

Fro-yo girl here. Simply Splendid Bakery is a Hong Kong style bakery in Alhambra, CA. I was a fan of their yogurt buns when I found them in 2023. On a recent visit, I spotted matcha yogurt buns.

The matcha yogurt bun ($3.25) was huge and green. The bun was soft, chewy, and not very sweet. It was green but the matcha flavor was quite faint. It’s filled with a cream that has a slight tang. Must be the yogurt filling. I liked the bun but it did need more matcha flavor and/or more yogurt flavor.

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

* SIMPLY SPLENDID BAKERY: 1273 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801

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Froyo Scene in Newport Beach, CA

CDM Yogurt

Fro-yo girl here. Newport Beach in Orange County includes Corona Del Mar, Newport Coast, and Balboa Island. It’s known for Balboa Pier, Corona Del Mar State Beach, the harbor, and sandy beaches. It is the home of 82,637 residents and is also a popular tourist destination. The median household income is $149,471 per year and the median age is 46.7 years. And yes, they enjoy froyo there.

There are currently five places to get froyo and two aren’t technically froyo shops. I found ten closed froyo shops and one closed froyo truck.

Places To Get Froyo

• Bloomingdale’s 59th & Lex Café, 701 Newport Center Dr, offers Forty Carrots frozen yogurt.
• Golden Spoon, 21109 Newport Coast Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92657, is a counter-serve branch that opened in 2023, taking over the Menchie’s location
• Golden Spoon, 2445 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, not sure when it first opened, probably before 2008.
• Nick the Greek, 1320 Bison Ave, opened at The Bluff in 2020. The Greek fast-casual chain offers Greek froyo for dessert.
• Tutti Frutti, 302 Marine Ave, is the only froyo shop in Balboa Island. It’s self-serve and first opened in 2008.

Closed Froyo Shops

• CDM Yogurt, 3333 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar was a self-serve froyo shop that opened in 2008-2020. The ownership changed in 2017.
• CDM Yogurt also had a froyo truck in 2013. I’m not sure when it closed.
• Cefiore, 3305 Newport Blvd Ste B, was open from 2007 – 2010. It was counter-serve and part of a chain started by Todai. It was similar to Pinkberry.
• Fannie’s, 1644 San Miguel Dr was an old school froyo shop that closed a long time ago
• Go Greek Yogurt, 3109 Newport Blvd, offered self-serve Greek froyo and Greek yogurt in Corona Del Mar. This branch opened and closed in 2016.
• Icicles, 545 Eastbluff Dr #2545, was a self-serve shop that opened in 2010 in Corona Del Mar and closed in 2016
• Menchie’s, 21109 Newport Coast Dr, was open at Newport Coast Shopping Center from 2013- 2023.
• Pinkberry, 941 Newport Center Dr, opened at Newport Fashion Island in April 2008 and closed in 2019. It was the 50th Pinkberry branch when it opened.
• Red Mango, 7972 East Coast Hwy, opened in 2008. It was counter-serve, and I don’t think it lasted for long.
• TCBY, 20341 SW Birch St Ste 310. I’m not sure when it opened and closed but probably a long time ago.
• Tutti Frutti, 2233 W Balboa Blvd, Ste 101, opened in 2010 and may have closed in 2014.

Did I miss any froyo shops in Newport Beach? Let me know.

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

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NEW Labna Honeycomb (Yogurt) Flavor at Kinrose Creamery

Fro-yo girl here. I’ve been waiting over a year for Kinrose Creamery to introduce their frozen yogurt/yogurt ice cream and it finally happened. You see, when I first visited the shop on opening day, January 3, 2024, I asked if they were going to create a frozen yogurt flavor. They said they were working on it…but I wasn’t sure if they were just being polite?

Kinrose specializes in Persian/Egyptian ice cream. Persians love yogurt, so it seemed like a natural fit. The new flavor is called Labna Honeycomb and it is described as “a beloved creamy and tart strained yogurt often enjoyed with honey.” They made their own honeycomb to fold into the yogurt ice cream. The scoop of Labna was topped with more honeycomb and black nigella seeds (black cumin) for more flavor and texture.

Everything they make is made from scratch with love. The Labna Honeycomb was no exception. It was rich, dense, and creamy. It did have some mild tang. It’s not very tart but is very rich. The bits of honeycomb folded in are tiny but they added flavor and texture.

I love how their ice cream comes with paired toppings that add texture and flavor. And the ice cream always looks pretty. A single scoop is $7.50 and totally worth it.

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

* KINROSE CREAMERY, 140 Mills Pl, Pasadena, CA 91105

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Frozen Yogurt Food Show from SR Food Group on March 20 in Sacramento, CA

 

Fro-yo girl here. There’s a new frozen yogurt show happening this Thursday, March 20, at the Electro Freeze showroom in Sacramento, CA.

By attending the show, you’ll be able to try the new flavors from SR Food Group and learn how to make your own unique flavors with frozen yogurt toppings and ingredients you can find at your local grocery store.

SR Food Group is a well-known manufacturer of premium soft serve mix, spanning from the creamiest frozen yogurt to the velvety richness of gelato and the delectable world of non-dairy delights. The non-dairy mixes are made with almond milk, coconut milk, and cashew milk.

Show Details

• Date and Time: March 20, 10 AM – 3 PM. Flavor demos at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
• Location: Electro Freeze of Norcal, 4330 Pinell St, Sacramento, CA 95838
• Show Special: Raffle for 10 free cases of soft serve
• New Flavors: Vanilla oat milk, acai soft serve, custard, and more

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

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Pinkberry Introduces Spring Froyo Flavor, Blueberry Lavender

Fro-yo girl here. Spring’s new Pinkberry froyo flavor is Blueberry Lavender. The official recommended combination is Blueberry Lavender froyo with fresh blueberries and lemon wafer cookies. There is also a new blueberry lavender smoothie. 

Blueberry Lavender froyo: The froyo was smooth and light with a refreshing tang. I couldn’t taste the lavender though. It’s been a long time since I’ve had Pinkberry’s blueberry flavor. I’ve always liked that flavor. Blueberry Lavender seemed tarter than the blueberry that I remember and it does taste like real yogurt. Recommended toppings: fresh blueberries, mochi, Belgian butter waffle cookie, dark chocolate crisps. I didn’t see the lemon wafer cookies during my visit, so I can't recommend them. 

Blueberry Lavender is available for a limited time at participating stores nationwide. It will be around till May 29.

Yogurtland had a blueberry lavender light ice cream back in 2019.

Pinkberry recently turned twenty quietly. I wonder if they have anything planned?

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

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Menchie’s March Featured Flavors

Fro-yo girl here. Menchie’s has two featured flavors this month and the new Two Thumbs Up Kiwi spoon.

Orange Cream Bar froyo is a new flavor that’s described as a blend of “vibrant citrus with smooth, creamy vanilla.” The froyo is gluten-free, and contains no artificial colors, artificial flavors, or high fructose corn syrup. The texture was extra rich, thick, and creamy. The cream flavor was strong, and the orange flavor quite muted. I was expecting more orange flavor. It was pleasant and rich. Recommended toppings: strawberries, Sour Patch Kids.

It’s hard to believe that Menchie’s hasn’t had orange creamsicle before? The previous Menchie’s orange flavors were Freshly Squeezed Orange Sorbet, Orange Pineapple Sorbet, Blood Orange Sorbet, and Carrot Orange Boost Sorbet.

Cotton Candy froyo is back. I didn’t think that I would like the flavor because I don’t like cotton candy. Cotton candy tastes just like sugar. Cotton Candy froyo is better than cotton candy because the yogurt mutes the cloying sweetness of cotton candy. And this flavor is nonfat, gluten-free, and contains no artificial colors or flavors and no high fructose corn syrup. Recommended toppings: Sprinkles, Circus Animal Cookies, white chocolate chips

These flavors are available at participating locations for a limited time, while supplies last.

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

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Q-gurt Functional Yogurt Gummies Review

 

Fro-yo girl here. Functional gummies are enjoying increased popularity in the US and also in Taiwan. I recently found Q-gurt functional yogurt gummies at the new iTaiwan Foods store in Temple City, CA. The gummies are sold in 63g bags with 18 individually wrapped gummies per bag. The gummy is a small cube and contains live and active cultures, as well as collagen. One bag was $4.

According to the importer, iTaiwan Foods, “Fruity peach yogurt gummies with added probiotics. A tasty and health-conscious snack for all ages. Light and fluffy with a chewy texture, providing a dual sensation. Enhanced with collagen, the addition of white peach ensures a snack that not only delights the taste buds but also contributes to your skincare and beauty.” Q-gurt is a product of Taiwan’s Bifido Foods.

Peach and yogurt gummies: Soft, chewy but gelatinous, the texture was like a marshmallow-gummy hybrid. The juicy white peach flavor was surprisingly strong. It is sweet like a candy and pretty in appearance (white and pink). It’s made with peach juice concentrate.

Tangerine and yogurt gummies: these gummies had more of a powdery taste, like a drink mix, even though it is made with orange juice concentrate. The cube was orange and white.

One gummy is 10 calories, 0g fat, 0g cholesterol, 2g total carbs, 2g total sugars and 0g protein.

Since it’s functional, I assume that you’re not supposed to eat a couple at once? Anyway, the peach and yogurt ones are much better than the tangerine and yogurt ones. Neither tastes like yogurt.

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

* ITAIWAN FOODS, 5781 Rosemead Blvd, Temple City, CA

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Active Culture Long Beach Turns Three

Fro-yo girl here. Active Culture just turned three in Long Beach. To celebrate, there was a special 50% off menu items on March 5. The discount included froyo, bowls, salads, acai bowls, burritos, burgers, soups, smoothies, shakes, and more. The Long Beach branch is the fifth. Not Your Mama’s Nachos Tortilla chips, organic black and red beans, melted cheddar cheese, tomato, red onion, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, seasoning, OG sauce | GF

During my first visit three years ago, I was impressed with how tasty the Not Your Mama’s Nachos dish was. This time, I took home some Wholesome Bowls (organic brown rice, organic black and red beans, cheddar cheese, green cabbage, salsa, avocado, cilantro, seasoning, OG sauce) and those were also very wholesome, satisfying, fresh, and delicious. That OG sauce is seriously good. It tastes like curry, turmeric, lemon, and more.

The froyo machines are still in the back, out of sight. There are four flavors a day. During my visit, these were organic chocolate, organic vanilla, POG, and NY cheesecake. There is always a vegan option.

Prices: Jumbo ($8.99), Regular ($6.99), Cone ($4.99), Mini ($4.99). The mini is pretty big. The froyo toppings were on the main counter, so they seem to be self-serve. There were four toppings: Oreo crumbs, sprinkles, Fruity Pebbles, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch crumbs.

I’m hoping to visit the other locations. The Orange County locations have more froyo machines.

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

* ACTIVE CULTURE: 6420 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 170, Long Beach, CA 90803

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New Two Thumbs Up Kiwi Spoon at Menchie’s

 

Fro-yo girl here. Menchie’s just dropped its first new spoon of 2025, continuing the tradition of having a new spring spoon. The green Kiwi spoon (green for St. Patrick’s Day?) features Kiwi making a two thumbs up gesture. I think he’s expressing his approval of froyo. The spoon says “two thumbs up!” The back of the spoon shows the back of Kiwi. Cute.

The spoons are available for a limited time, while supplies last.

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

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Los Angeles Froyo Shops That I’m Avoiding

 

Go Greek, Studio City

Fro-yo girl here. Now that I’ve told you about my favorite froyo chain locations in Los Angeles, it seems right to also warn you about some locations that I’m avoiding. I hate to be critical of froyo shops, but the feedback could also be helpful.

Go Greek, 12930 Ventura Blvd # 114, Studio City, CA 91604

The froyo is good but this location does not have the same rewards program as the Santa Monica and Beverly Hills locations. I’ve also tried to sign up for rewards twice, unsuccessfully.

Menchie’s, 10619 Valley Blvd Unit D, El Monte, CA 91731

The scanner has been broken for over a year at this location. I found out the hard way when I was participating in the Menchie’s app game challenge. Since they did not have a working scanner, I could not get credit for my visit there.

Pinkberry, 612 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

The main reason that I no longer frequent Pinkberry in Monrovia is that they chose not to participate in the Pinkcard program. Who does that? I’ve also had icy froyo there but that could have been a temporary issue. Also, the Bible materials that they have there bother me.

Pinkberry, 120 E Palm Ave, Burbank, CA 91502

Sadly, so many of the soft serve machines are out of order. During one visit, they only had two flavors available. Also, it’s self-serve but you still can’t get your own toppings.

Yogurtland, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd #1260, Los Angeles, CA 90067

At $1.35/oz, the Yogurtland at Westfield Century City is too expensive. It also doesn’t have as many flavors as the typical Yogurtland location.

Yogurtland, 1321 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401

The Santa Monica Yogurtland is also crazy expensive.

I’m hoping things change for the better.

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

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Favorite Los Angeles Locations of Froyo Chains, 2025 Edition

 

Menchie's Burbank

Fro-yo girl here. It’s time for another list update. It’s been over four years since my last post about my favorite locations of the froyo chains of Los Angeles. Most of my favorite locations have changed.

Menchie's

2024 favorite: Menchie’s Burbank

2020 favorite: Menchie’s Valley Village

2016 favorite: Menchie’s Monrovia

Menchie’s Valley Village is still very good. It’s the original (first) location of Menchie's. However, it is smaller (fewer flavors) and usually crowded. Menchie’s Burbank is clean, less crowded, and has 16 froyo flavors a day. They’re very organized during the free froyo events. The froyo texture is better too. Menchie’s Burbank wasn’t always as good as it is now. The new ownership made the difference. 

Pinkberry

2024 favorite: Pinkberry Los Feliz

2020 favorite: Pinkberry Los Feliz

2016 favorite: Pinkberry Glendale

There isn’t much choice because the next closest Pinkberry in Burbank has a lot of issues with their soft serve machines and the one in Monrovia doesn’t participate in the Pinkcard rewards program. Pinkberry Los Feliz is fairly reliable though the yogurt is a bit icy.

Yogurtland

2024 favorite: Yogurtland Eagle Rock

2020 favorite: Yogurtland San Gabriel

2016 favorite: Yogurtland Pasadena on Lake

I believe the ownership of Yogurtland San Gabriel has changed since 2020. They’re no longer keeping up with promotions, and they don’t post their flavors on the Yogurtland app/website. My new favorite Yogurtland location is…Eagle Rock. The Yogurtland Eagle Rock had a funky smell for years and that’s finally gone. They’re good about keeping up with promotions and they also remodeled in 2024. And they post their flavors usually.

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

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General Mills YoBark Review

 

Fro-yo girl here. General Mills launched YoBark late last year to offer a healthy snack that appealed to moms and tweens (ages 12 – 13). You can find YoBark in the refrigerated section at Albertson’s, Walmart, Vons, etc. A 5 oz package is about $4.99. There are two flavors available, Strawberry and Honey Vanilla.

I found Honey Vanilla YoBark for $0.99 at Grocery Outlet in Highland Park (Los Angeles).

Honey Vanilla YoBark: The thin bark came in different shapes and sizes, but all the pieces were small (i.e., about 1 – 2 inches). The bark was surprisingly tangy and creamy, but the granola bits were still crunchy. It wasn’t bad, but I think it would taste better if it were chocolate bark. The yogurt is too sweet.

YoBark is made with dried nonfat Greek yogurt, granola, milk powder, palm kernel oil, sugar, etc. The bag is resealable and contains five servings. A one ounce serving is 150 calories, 9g total fat, 12g total carbs, 5g protein, and 8g total sugars.

I don’t think I’d get it again, because it’s too sweet. However, it does taste better than Enlightened’s Frozen Yogurt Bark.

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

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Yogurtland News: Lucky Irish Mint Returns, New SPD Stickers, and New SMS/Text Communications

 

Fro-yo girl here. I just picked up the new St. Patrick’s Day Yogurtland sticker sheets. The stickers include a shamrock, leprechaun hat, pot of gold, rainbow, froyo cup, froyo spoon, gummy bear, and more. Ask for your complimentary sticker sheet at the register.

Several seasonal exclusives have returned, including Lucky Irish Mint froyo, and the Mint Cookies & Cream Swirl. Seasonal toppings include gummy rainbow clusters and mini rainbow marshmallows. I always get a cup of Lucky Irish Mint froyo in late February or early March.

Yogurtland Eagle Rock had the seasonal froyo flavor, seasonal swirl, seasonal toppings, and seasonal sticker sheets.

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Go Greek Beverly Hills Changes to Gel Matic Soft Serve Machines

 

Fro-yo girl here. During my recent visit to Go Greek in Beverly Hills, I noticed something was different…they have new soft serve machines. The Taylor soft serve machines have been replaced by shiny new Gel Matic soft serve machines. It was my first time seeing Gel Matic machines in a frozen yogurt shop. The texture seemed less dense and lighter compared to Taylor’s machines. But the settings could have been changed, so I’m not sure if the difference is really due to the difference between the machines vs. the settings.

Gel Matic machines are made in Italy. The company has been in business for over 50 years and specializes in express blending technology. The machines looked fancy and said Made in Italy across the top.

Gel Matic soft serve machines are more common in Australia and Europe.

Go Greek in Studio City still uses Taylor soft serve machines.

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UHA Mikakuto Puchao Yogurt Drink & Peach Gummy n’ Soft Candy Review

Fro-yo girl here. I found another yogurt-flavored candy while shopping at Tokyo Central in Gardena. UHA Mikakuto Puchao Yogurt Drink & Peach Gummy n’ Soft candy is made in Japan. A 3.53 oz pouch contains two flavors of individually wrapped candies and was $2.59, regular price. The square candies are about the size of Starburst but firmer.

Yogurt drink candies: They’re quite tangy and sweet, and they taste like Yakult. The texture is very firm but softens while chewing. They also contain softer flavor balls.

Peach candies: These were also tangy and sweet but not as tangy as the yogurt drink flavor.

These are flavorful, tangy, chewy candies. They’re both pretty good.

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Froyo Scene in Brentwood, CA

Fro-yo girl here. Since I discovered that Antioch, CA, had no froyo shops, I also discovered that the froyo shops are in neighboring Brentwood. Brentwood is also in Contra Costa County, and it has a population of 65,126. The city is known for its agricultural products and farming. The median household income is $144,484, higher than Antioch’s, and the mean age is 39.6 years.

Brentwood has two froyo shops, one eatery that serves froyo, and one froyo truck. I found six closed froyo shops and many of those were open for over ten years.

Current Froyo Shops

• Menchie’s, 2530 Sand Creek Rd Unit B-2, opened in 2011 at Sand Creek Crossing.
• Cool Spot Frozen Yogurt, 390 W Country Club Dr, Suite B, opened in 2016. It’s a locally-owned, non-franchise, self-serve froyo shop that also sells cookies, nachos, stuffed pretzels, churros, milkshakes, coffee, slushes, dog froyo, etc. They have another location in Brentwood that serves hand-scooped ice cream and doesn’t have froyo.
• Cool Spot launched a froyo truck in 2022.
• Nick the Greek, 5601 Lone Tree Way, opened in 2021. It is a fast casual Greek franchise that offers Greek froyo.

Closed Froyo Shops

• iYogurt, 6560 Lone Tree Wy, opened in 2010 and closed in 2024. It was a self-serve froyo shop that also offered gelato and boba drinks.
• TCBY, 4431 Balfour Rd, was open a long time ago, but I’m not sure when.
• Yogurt Jungle, 761 2nd St, was a froyo shop that opened in 2010 and closed in 2012.
• Yogurt Pizazz, 3860 Balfour Rd, was a self-serve froyo shop that opened in 2009 and closed in 2023. This was their first location.
• Yogurt Pizazz, 2455 Sand Creek Rd, was the second location. It opened in 2010 and closed in 2020.
• Yogurtland, 5411 Lone Tree Way Ste 130, opened in 2017 and closed in September 2022. It changed ownership before closing.

Did I miss any froyo shops? If so, let me know.

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Walls Mango & Yogurt Mini Ice Cones Review

 

Fro-yo girl here. 99 Ranch Market in Arcadia and Alhambra just started carrying Walls Mini Ice (Cream) Cones imported from China. A box of 10 individually wrapped cones is $10.99. One box is 200g. I only saw one yogurt flavor, but I later realized that only half the cones in the box are yogurt-flavored. The other five cones are mango-flavored.

The cones look like Walls' (a Unilever brand) iconic Cornetto ice cream cone, but these are mini-sized versions. The mini ice cream cone is about 4 inches long. A box of 10 cones (5 of each flavor) is 200g. One cone is 54 calories, 2.5g fat, and 0.5g protein.

Yogurt flavored with mango gelee cone: The mango gelee is way too sweet but there isn’t too much of it. The frozen yogurt is creamy, airy, and smooth. It was less sweet than the typical ice cream but bland and not tangy. Thankfully, it doesn’t taste like Yakult. The sugar cone was soft and filled with chocolate. Because the cone is so small, it wasn’t too bad. I wouldn’t want to eat a full-sized version though.

Mango flavored ice cream with mango gelee cone: The mango ice cream was sweet and the mango gelee made it even sweeter. It tasted like mango candy, so it was pleasant but very sweet. The sugar cone was also soft and filled with chocolate.

I spotted other flavors: vanilla and chocolate, rose and white peach, blueberry and strawberry. Each box comes with two ice cream flavors.

3 out of 5 stars.

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Atrion Yogurt Fruit Gummy – Strawberry Review

Fro-yo girl here. I found Atrion yogurt fruit gummies at Konbiniya Japan Centre in Vancouver, Canada. They had a few flavors. The candy was $3.19 for 1.66 oz resealable pouch. It’s imported from Japan.

Yogurt Fruit Strawberry: The gummy is circular and about the size of a nickel. It’s firm and chewy. The strawberry flavor is strong and the yogurt makes the candy tangy. It’s good but it does taste a bit like Yakult (I’m not a fan of Yakult) rather than yogurt. I do appreciate the strong strawberry flavor and tang. I would buy these again. I should have bought the pear flavor too.

You can buy this candy online from Japan Candy Store for $4.90 a pouch.

4 out of 5 stars.

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