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Fro-yo girl here. It’s always sad when a froyo shop closes, but some closures are more painful than others. These are the shops that I’ll miss most in alphabetical order. I’ve visited all the shops on this list.
Active Culture, 6240 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 170, Long Beach, opened at the attractive 2nd & PCH shopping center in 2022. Active Culture is a natural foods health café that started in Orange County. The Long Beach branch was their first and only branch in Los Angeles County. While the original location in Laguna Beach has self-serve froyo, the one in Long Beach had counter-serve froyo. The grain bowls and nachos were very tasty.
Cantaloop, 7095 Hollywood Blvd, Ste 106, Los Angeles, was one of the older froyo shops in Los Angeles. This was the first location; it opened in April 2007 and was similar to Pinkberry (i.e., counter-serve, tart froyo specialist). In 2008, the owners decided to add coffee, oatmeal, and waffles and convert to self-serve. The menu continued to expand over the years. Additions included shaved ice, smoothies, slushies, ice blended drinks, and boba drinks. In 2022, Cantaloop began offering Ethiopian food, first out of a mobile van parked in the parking lot and later in the actual storefront. Ownership changed a few times. I wasn’t a fan, but it reminded me of the early days of froyo, and it managed to survive for 18 years.
Frog Frozen Yogurt Bar, 1550 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, opened in 2012. The self-serve froyo shop had a nightclub feel with original artwork from Plasticgod and rainbow-colored lights. It was open late. The froyo had great texture. The shop is shown in The Kominsky Method, Season 2, Episodes 4 and 6.
Toppings Frozen Yogurt, 872 Via De La Paz, Pacific Palisades, and The Yogurt Shoppe, 873 N Swarthmore Ave, Pacific Palisades, were both lost in the Palisades Fire in January 2025. They had the same ownership. The Yogurt Shoppe first opened in 2011. Toppings Frozen Yogurt opened in 2012. The owners are hoping to rebuild.
Farewell, old friends. You are missed.
You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.
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The Yogurt Shoppe
Toppings
Fro-yo girl here. The ongoing Palisades Fire, the largest of the recent fires in Los Angeles County, burned through 23,000 acres as of late January 11. Over 5,300 structures were destroyed, including two frozen yogurt shops.
The Yogurt Shoppe owners lost two shops in Pacific Palisades: the original location at 873 N Swarthmore Ave and Toppings Frozen Yogurt a block away at 872 Via De La Paz.
The Shoppe first opened in 2011. Toppings Frozen Yogurt opened in 2012.
There is a Go Fund Me fundraiser to help the employees of both shops and to help with rebuilding the shops.
The Eaton Fire did not destroy any frozen yogurt shops because there is no frozen yogurt shop in Altadena. I don’t think Altadena has ever had a frozen yogurt shop. It doesn’t even have an ice cream or boba shop.
Yoga-urt in Glendale lost product due to the power outage during the fire. Bloomfield Creamery in Pasadena was a mile from the fire. They were closed until January 14, lost product, and three employees lost their residences. Yogurtland in East Pasadena is near the Eaton Fire. The shop has not been damaged by the fire but reduced its hours because of the unhealthy air quality.
Go Greek, Menchie's Encino, and Yoga-urt are offering free meals to first responders. The Yogurt Shoppe and Menchie’s in Sherman Oaks are collecting donations of essentials for fire victims.
You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.
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Fro-yo girl here. The Menchie’s in Santa Monica at 2091 Ocean Park Blvd. was listed for sale for over a year. It was closed for a long time during the pandemic (I thought it had closed for good) but it finally reopened with a new owner. And now The Yogurt Shoppe has moved in. This is the third location for The Yogurt Shoppe; the first opened in Pacific Palisades and the second in Brentwood.
I was surprised to see that the place not only still looked like Menchie’s but still served mostly Menchie’s froyo. The Yogurt Shoppe just opened yesterday and still has Menchie's machines, cups, spoons, froyo, toppings, signs, etc. They will remodel/renovate but it hasn't happened yet.
It's self-serve and $0.79/oz. There are 14 flavors a day, sauces, and toppings (e.g., fruit, popping boba, candy, nuts, marshmallows, sprinkles, cookies, cheesecake, etc.). I imagine they'll offer prepacks in the freezer that they have on site. I found sample cups by the froyo machines. They had some of their own flavors including a creative one, Gatorade.
I think things will get even better once they bring in more of their own flavors and give the place a makeover.
Menchie’s Ocean Park first opened in 2011. Menchie’s still has a location in Santa Monica at 732 Montana Ave, though it's been for sale for months.
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.
Fro-yo girl here. National Frozen Yogurt Month (June) may be over, but July is still prime froyo consumption time and Independence Day (4th of July) is a big day for frozen yogurt. It’s easy to get in the spirit of Independence Day by creating a patriotic red, white, and blue swirl like the new Rocket Pop swirl from Orange Leaf.
Note, some shops are closed or have special hours on the 4th. Some have froyo specials and here they are, in alphabetical order:
- Arctic Ape (San Antonio, TX): 4 oz free and 4th of July spoons on 7/4/20
- Brain Freeze (New Albany, MS): $1 off any size cup from 7/1-7/4/20
- CherryBerry: BOGO 50% off froyo, show offer post on IG or Twitter @CherryBerry_MN
- Cool King Frozen Yogurt (Huntington Beach, CA): 10% off for VIPs July 3-5, 2020
- Creations Frozen Yogurt (Lodi, NJ): Buy 2 cups of froyo (min $5 cup), get a free 6 oz cup on July 3 & 4, 2020
- Cup N Spoon (Morganton, NC): $5 flat rate 16 oz cups, $3.50 16 oz pre-packs on July 4
- Frugos (Yucaipa, CA): All you can fill 8 oz cup for $4 for kids, pre-teens and seniors, 10% off for everyone else, vets get 20% off
- Kiwi Loco (Rexburg, ID): $4 cups on Independence Day, up to 24 oz
- Menchie’s San Tan Village (Gilbert, AZ): IG contest to win a 4th of July froyo cake
- Menchie's Rancho Cordova, CA: BOGO free on pre-pack froyo on 7/4
- Menchie’s Redstone, SC: IG contest to win a 4th of July froyo cake
- Menchie’s Highbury Centre (West Valley City, UT): 4th of July special – get 4 medium cups with 2 toppings each for $17.76
- Orange Leaf: New dairy-free flavors: Cherry, Lime & Blue Raspberry, swirl together and you have Rocket Pop
- Orange Leaf Firestone Farms (Columbiana, OH): BOGO free on 7/4
- Paradise Yogurt (San Diego, CA): 20% off any soft serve on July 4
- The Patio (Coldwater, MI): Wear red, white & blue on July 4 to get $1 off a bowl or shake
- Peachwave (Holland, MI): Wear red, white & blue and enjoy 20% off your beverage on July 4
- Sweet Lics (DeLand, FL): Buy a hot dog on the 4th, get a free small cup of froyo
- sweetFrog (South Bend, IN): $4.44 flat rate small cups from July 3-5
- sweetFrog (Bear, DE): BOGO 1/2 off on July 4 when you mention the offer
- sweetFrog (Bangor, ME): Small cups just $4.44 on July 4, mention offer
- sweetFrog (Cromwell, CT): Small cups just $4.44 on July 4-5
- sweetFrog (Fleming Island, FL): Rewards Members get BOGO 50% off (coupon can only be applied once) on July 4
- TCBY: Double dollar day on July 3 & 5, $2 off on July 4 ($10 minimum purchase)
- Yagoot: Buy 3 pints, get 1 free on 7/4/20
- Yogart (Edgewater, NJ): On July 4, get a complimentary slice of classic vanilla/chocolate froyo cake with any purchase of $30 or more
- Yogurt Beach (Naperville, IL): $5 froyo cups on July 4
- Yogurt Beach (Kennewick, WA): BOGO 50% off on pre-packed quarts on July 4
- Yogurt Breeze (Lake Nona, FL): 10% off on July 4
- Yogurt on the Rocks (San Diego, CA): Get 5 cups of froyo for $25 July 3-5, 2020
- The Yogurt Shoppe (Pacific Palisades, CA): Decorate your bike for the 4th, bring it to the shop on July 3 or 4 to be entered into the contest to win TYS gift cards
- Yogurtini (Plaza & Shoal Creek, Kansas City, MO): Buy one, get one 50% off on July 4
- Yogurtland (St. George, UT): Text USA to 91011 to get free froyo on July 4
- Yoville (Oroville, CA): BOGO free on July 4 & 5
And I’ve collected July the 4th inspired froyo images on my July 4th/Independence Day Froyo Pinterest board.
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.
Fro-yo girl here. I’ve compiled a list of froyo shops that are offering an election day froyo discount today.
Here's the alphabetical list:
- 16 Handles (Stamford, CT): Mention IG discount for 10% off Election Day discount
- 16 Handles Glenmont (NY): Show your "I Voted" sticker on Nov. 6 for 16% off your froyo till 8 PM
- 20 Degrees Frozen Yogurt (Cookeville, TN): Show your “I Voted” sticker at the register for the 15% off on Election Day
- Abby's Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt (Ellijay, GA): Show your "I Voted" sticker on Nov. 6 for 50% off your froyo
- Bellas Frozen Yogurt (St. Louis, MO): Show your "I Voted" sticker on Nov. 6 for 50% off your froyo
- Blitzer's Frozen Yogurt (Menifee, CA): Show your “I Voted” sticker at the register for 4 free oz on Election Day
- Cool Spot (Brentwood, CA): Show your “I Voted” sticker at the register for 10% off on Election Day
- Dexter Creamery (Dexter, MI): Show your "I Voted" sticker for 25% off your favorite treat on Election Day
- Di'lishi Asheboro, Athens, Freeport, Greensboro, Hickory (NC): Show your “I Voted” sticker at the register for the 10% Election Day discount
- Fresko Kitchen (Phoenix, AZ): Show your "I Voted" sticker to get 20% off on Election Day
- Heavenly Yogurt (San Diego, CA): Show your "I Voted" sticker to get 3 oz free on Nov. 6
- House of Yogurt (Costa Mesa, CA): Show your "I Voted" sticker to get 15% off on Election Day
- Jeni's Ice Creams scoop shops: Show you voted and get an extra scoop for free on Election Day (choose froyo)
- Juicy Sweet (Aptos, CA): Come in with your "I Voted" sticker or ballot stub and receive 10% off on Election Day
- Just Chill (Clinton, NJ): Show your "I Voted" sticker to get 10% off on Election Day
- Jeni's Ice Creams scoop shops: Show your "I Voted" sticker to get a free extra scoop (choose froyo)
- Kelani Yogurt (Boerne, TX): Show your "I Voted" sticker on an Election Day for 25% off
- Menchie's Acworth & Windward (GA): Wear your "I Voted" sticker on an Election Day for $1 off, 1 offer per guest
- Menchie's Chatsworth (CA): Show your "I Voted" sticker on an Election Day for $1 off your cup of $5 or more
- Menchie's Glendale & South Pasadena (CA): Four oz free when you show your "I Voted" sticker on Election Day
- Menchie's Hesperia (CA): Get $1 off your froyo when you show your "I Voted" sticker and the offer post on IG @menchieshesperia on Election Day
- Menchie's Hidden Valley Plaza (Corona, CA): Show your "I Voted" sticker on an Election Day for 10% off
- Menchie's Lee Vista Promenade (Orlando, FL): Show your "I Voted" sticker on an Election Day for 20% off
- Menchie's Rivertowns Square (Dobbs Ferry, NY): Show your "I Voted" sticker on an Election Day for 20% off
- Menchie's San Tan Village (Gilbert, AZ): Show your "I Voted" sticker on an Election Day for 10% off
- Menchie's Van Nuys (CA): Show your "I Voted" sticker on an Election Day for 20% off
- Menchie's Victor Valley Mall (CA): Get $1 off your froyo when you show your "I Voted" sticker and the offer post on IG @menchiesvictorvalleymall on Election Day
- Menchie's Wekiva Riverwalk (Apopka, FL): Show your "I Voted" sticker on an Election Day for 20% off
- Ojai Bliss (Ojai, CA): 10% off your purchase when you show your "I Voted" sticker on November 6
- Orange Leaf (El Paso, TX): 25% off your purchase when you show your "I Voted" sticker on November 6
- Oregon Froyo (Oregon, WI): Show your "I Voted" sticker on an Election Day for free toppings
- Papsy's Place (Wilmington, OH): Wear or show your "I Voted" sticker on Election Day from 3 PM - 9 PM and get $1 off a regular or large bowl of froyo
- Peachwave Calabasas (CA): Show your "I Voted" sticker on an Election Day for a discount
- Peachy King (Fresno, CA): Show your "I Voted" sticker on an Election Day for 10% off
- Red Mango LA Live (CA): Show your "I Voted" sticker on an Election Day for 10% off
- Stakz (Bowling Green, KY): Show your "I Voted" sticker on Election Day for 10% off your purchase
- Summit Swirl (Truckee, CA): Show your "I Voted" sticker on an Election Day for a discount
- Suzy's Swirl (Lake Bluff, IL): Show your "I Voted" sticker on Election Day for 2 free oz
- Sweet Luna's (Old Saybrook, CT): Wear your "I Voted" sticker into Sweet Luna’s and get 20% off any treat on Election Day
- sweetFrog Colchester (CT): Come in with your “I VOTED” sticker for $1 off on Election Day
- sweetFrog Guilford (CT): Come in with your “I VOTED” sticker for $1 off on Election Day
- sweetFrog Sebring (FL): Come in with your “I VOTED” sticker for 15% off on Election Day
- sweetFrog Spotsylvania (VA): Show your “I Voted” sticker for 25% off your entire purchase on Election Day. *Valid at Spotsylvania Cosner’s Corner, Virginia location 11/6/18 only. Please mention this offer. Not to be combined with other discounts or coupons.
- TCBY Auburn (AL): Get 20% off with your "I Voted" sticker on Nov. 6
- TCBY Azalea Square (Summerville, SC): On Nov. 6, show your “I voted” sticker, you’ll receive $1 off your treat. Cannot be combined with another discount.
- The Igloo (Philadelphia, PA): Free doughnut cones on Election Day with your "I Voted" sticker
- The Patio (Coldwater, MI): Get 50% off any bowl or shake on Nov. 6 with your "I Voted" sticker
- The Yogurt Shoppe (Pacific Palisades & Brentwood, CA): Show your "I Voted" sticker on Nov. 6 for 3 free oz
- Yoga-urt (Glendale, CA): 20% off (1 item per customer) on November 6 when you wear your "I Voted" sticker or can prove that you voted.
- YogoLaada (Pikesville, MD): Show your "I Voted" sticker on Nov. 6 for a 10% froyo discount
- Yogurt Beach (Reno & Sparks, NV): Show your "I Voted" sticker on Nov. 6, grab a green cup and fill it up as much as you want for $5
- Yogurt Shack (Carlsbad, CA): Show your “I voted” I sticker & receive 5 ounces free on Nov. 6 from 12pm- 8pm.
- Yogurtini Bell Towne
- Yogurtini Surprise (AZ): Show your “I voted” sticker for 10% off your purchase on Election Day
- Yumberries (Hermitage, PA): Get 10% off if you are wearing your “I Voted” sticker on Election Day
- Zoyo Yogurt (AZ): 20% off your treat on Election Day with your "I Voted" sticker
I'll update it if I find new offers. I've never seen so many election day froyo offers before!
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.
Fro-yo girl here. This post is dedicated to my father, who enjoys frozen yogurt. He doesn’t love it as much as I do, but who does? His favorite flavor is pistachio.
Here’s the list of places with Father’s Day froyo specials, in alphabetical order. Unless noted, all these specials are good on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, 2018.
- 32 Degrees a Yogurt Bar: Buy a cup of froyo on Father's Day, get dad's cup for free, must use blue 16 oz cup
- Abby's Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt (Ellijay, GA): Free $7 cup for dads on Father's Day
- Alpine Chill (Alpine, CA): Free 16 oz cup for dads on Father's Day
- Emerson's By the Bay (New Baltimore, MI): Free froyo for fathers on Father's Day from 1 PM - 10 PM
- Feeney's (Greensboro, NC): Fathers get 4 oz free on Father's Day
- Happy Cow (FL): Buy a $20 gift card before Father's Day and get 6 oz of free froyo
- Menchie's India: Take a quick quiz - if your answers match your dad's, he gets his froyo free
- Menchie's Tsawwassen Commons: Buy one, get one 50% off on Father's Day
- Orange Leaf Council Bluff (Omaha, NE): Buy a froyo for yourself, get dad's froyo free
- Orange Leaf: Go to orangeleafyogurt.com to get a coupon for a free froyo for dad
- Smile Yogurt (Hong Kong): Special chocolate Earl grey chiffon cake and a Father’s Day parfait
- Suzy’s Swirl (Lake Bluff, IL): Dads get a free cup ($5) on Father’s Day from 11 AM – 7 PM
- Swirl It Froyo (Gilbert, AZ): Dads receive up to 6 oz of free froyo on Father's Day
- TCBY: the annual free froyo (6 oz) for dads promotion is back at participating locations
- UU Yogurt (Lake Oswego, OR): Dads get a free 10 oz on Father's Day
- Yogurt Breeze (Lake Nona, FL): Dads get 3 oz free all week with purchase
- (The) Yogurt Shoppe (CA): Buy a $25 gift card, get a $5 bonus gift card for free
- Yumz Yogurt: Special butter pecan flavor during Father’s Day week
- Zoyo Yogurt (AZ): Dads get 6 oz free on Sunday, June 17
I’ll keep updating this list as I learn about more Father’s Day froyo specials. Many shops announce these specials on or the day before Father’s Day, so check back. Also, ask your local shop if they have a Father’s Day froyo specials.
If you plan ahead, it’s the perfect occasion to purchase or make a froyo cake.
Happy Father’s Day to all froyo loving dads!
P.S. I'm collecting Father's Day froyo images on the IFYA Pinterest board, Father's Day Froyo.
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.
