Summer at Pinkberry: New Flavor, New Topping, & Summer Crush Sweepstakes

Fro-yo girl here. Summer froyo time is here. Pinkberry just released its summer froyo flavor, Summer Melon Crush. They recommend pairing it with honeydew, watermelon, lime zest, and spiced nuts. The spiced nuts are a creative new topping.

Summer Melon Crush froyo: The froyo is light green and tastes like honeydew, only tarter. Honeydew isn’t usually tart, so it surprised me a bit. The texture was smooth and light. I thought it was interesting but didn’t love it. Recommended toppings: mochi and watermelon.

The spiced nuts are basically a spiced trail mix. The flavor is sweet and savory. It reminded me a bit of a BBQ flavor. I spotted almonds, peanuts, pepitas, corn nuts, and crackers. The spiced nuts (aka trail mix) added a nice crunch to the froyo.

Pinkberry also announced the Summer Crush Sweeps. Two winners will be chosen. The grand prize winner gets an Emily Henry book bundle, Pinkberry swag, and a $50 Pinkberry gift card. The second prize winner will get an Emily Henry curated book bundle, Pinkberry swag, and a $50 Pinkberry gift card. No purchase is necessary to enter the sweepstakes.

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Exciting Changes at Bon Bon Berry in West LA

 

Fro-yo girl here. New ownership took over Bon Bon Berry in West LA about nine months ago. The menu has been streamlined to feature better-quality products with a renewed focus on customer service. The space has been redesigned to be cozier and more inviting, making it perfect for families, students, and anyone looking to unwind. There’s free Wi-Fi, plenty of outlets, and spacious indoor and outdoor patio seating. Parking is convenient in the shared lot, and prices are wallet-friendly. And you can earn free acai bowls and free froyo with the frequent buyer card.

The menu includes four daily froyo flavors—tart, vanilla, chocolate, and one rotating sorbet—as well as refreshing smoothies and their best-selling acai bowls, which are vegan, customizable, and packed with delicious toppings. For those who prefer to enjoy their treats at home, delivery is available within a 10-mile radius, including delivery by robot!

Looking ahead, Bon Bon Berry has exciting plans in store. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting event will be held in collaboration with the local chamber of commerce. Pop-up events on the UCLA campus, street teams, and influencer collaborations will help spread the word. They’re also preparing to unveil a brand-new menu item soon—stay tuned for the big reveal! Additionally, the space is available for rental, and they offer catering for events of all kinds.

Stay up to date with the latest news by following their new Instagram account: @bonbonberryla_

* BON BON BERRY: 1848 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

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Froyo Scene in Temple City, CA

 

Fro-yo girl here. Temple City is a small city located in west San Gabriel Valley, about 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The population is about 33,834 with an average household income of $130,578 and a median age of 43 years. Predominately Asian (64%), many of the businesses in the area cater to that population. 

Sadly, there is no froyo shop left in Temple City, but they did have three places that once served froyo. Two are still open but no longer offer froyo. The last time you could get froyo in Temple City was back in 2012 or 2013. Yes, twelve or thirteen years ago.

Closed Froyo Shops

C Cup, 9566 Las Tunas Dr, opened in 2008 and closed in 2012. It was counter-serve and offered tart froyo, shaved ice, and smoothies. It was inspired by Pinkberry.

Still Open But No Longer Offers Froyo

Tutti Frutti, 9566 Las Tunas Dr, was a branch of the multi-national self-serve franchise. It was inside of Cloverleaf Bakery. Cloverleaf Bakery opened in 2009 with Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt inside. It was self-serve with four machines. Froyo was discontinued in 2011. Cloverleaf is still open.

Rose Donut & Sandwiches, 6276 Rosemead Blvd, added self-serve froyo in 2010 and kept it till 2013 (?). There were 8 flavors day.

Did I miss any froyo shops in Temple City? Let me know.

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Kri Kri Greek Frozen Yogurt Review

 

Fro-yo girl here. Kri Kri, a Greek dairy company established in 1954, introduced its Greek frozen yogurt products to the United States in late 2024. The products come from Kri Kri’s production plant in Northern Greece and are made with 100% Greek dairy. Kri Kri starts with farm-fresh dairy to make its yogurt. The yogurt is strained and made into frozen yogurt. It contains live yogurt cultures.

I found Kri Kri’s Greek yogurt products at Bristol Farms in South Pasadena. The 15.2 fl oz tubs were $6.49 each ($7.99 regular price), and the bars (one box contains four bars) were $8.99, (regular price $10.99).

Plain Greek frozen yogurt: The froyo looked and smelled good, i.e., it smelled like yogurt. The texture was airy, making it easily scoopable. The texture was awful because of the grittiness. It was more than just a little gritty. It was the grittiest frozen yogurt that I’ve ever had. Flavor-wise, it tasted like yogurt but had too much sugar. There was some tang though.

One serving is 2/3 cup, 170 calories, 4.5g total fat, 29g total carbs, 26g total sugars, and 4g protein. The main ingredients are skim milk, Greek yogurt, sugar, and cream.

Kri Kri's fruit-flavored frozen yogurt is made with sour cherry, salted caramel, or honey syrup. The Greek frozen yogurt sticks (e.g., bars, popsicles) have a fruit coating and fruit ripple. The other flavors have even more sugar than the Plain Greek frozen yogurt.

Available pint flavors: Plain, Hazelnut, Peach, Sour Cherry

Available bar flavors: Strawberry, Peach, Cherry

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SweetKiwi Smurf Berry Frozen Whipped Greek Yogurt Review

Fro-yo girl here. Sweetkiwi announced the Smurfs Greek froyo line last June. I never saw the Smurfs Sweetkiwi Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars or single serve cups, but I’ve spotted the 14 oz tubs recently at Vons, Gelson’s, and Ralph’s in the Los Angeles area. Vons was selling Sweetkiwi for $7.99 (regular price). The Smurfs packaging is adorable.

Smurf Berry flavor: Loved it! Before you take a scoop, I suggest you smell it first. The froyo smells so heavenly, like tangy yogurt and berries. Be sure to also admire the pretty smurf blue color of the froyo (thanks, butterfly pea flower powder). The froyo tasted like it smelled – like tangy yogurt and (rasp)berries. The yogurt melted in my mouth. It was easy to scoop. I liked the lightness of the whipped yogurt and the clean aftertaste. It’s not as creamy as a high fat ice cream, but the yogurt gives it a milkiness and tang. One serving is 2/3 cup, 110 calories, 0g fat, 12g total sugars, 17g total carbs, and 9g protein. The whole container is 280 calories and 22g of protein. The yogurt also has probiotics and superfoods too. Papa Smurf approved. I would buy it again.

Available flavors: Blue Cookie Crunch, Smurf Berry

Did you know that a new Smurfs movie is in the works?

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Yogurtland Still Has Partial Serve At Multiple Locations

 

Fro-yo girl here. Last February, I wrote about how some froyo shops in Los Angeles still had partial serve – that is, you could get your own froyo, but an employee would add your toppings. Yogurtland Eagle Rock and Yogurtland Burbank were partial serve locations. Both brought back full self-serve in mid-2024.

I was surprised to see that Yogurtland East Hollywood still has partial serve. Apparently, Yogurtland in Koreatown is also partial serve.

I’m still annoyed. The employee usually puts on too many toppings and taps the cup on the counter, messing up your nice swirl. If it’s a safety or theft issue, then make the entire store counter-serve.

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* YOGURTLAND: 1132 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

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Edible Closes in Pasadena, CA, What Happened to the Frozen Yogurt

Fro-yo girl here. I visited Edible (formerly known as Edible Arrangements) in 2016 to try the new froyo fruit blends, which blended soft serve vanilla froyo with fresh fruit puree. It was truly terrible. It was the only time I visited the now closed Edible in Pasadena.

Interestingly, I found an article about Edible Arrangements where a former Edible franchisee said, “The worst product rollout he could recall was the launch of frozen yogurt treats, which he said came in 2016, along with a mandate that franchisees spend thousands of dollars on a specialized machine. “I think they rolled it out for maybe two months, and then they said, ‘We’re going to discontinue this. And so we’re like, ‘OK, well, is the manufacturer going to buy it back?’ They’re like, ‘No, but you could just sell it.’”

The company was sued by its franchisees in 2020. Accusations included “price-gouging franchisees, in part by requiring them to buy supplies from a series of companies that are all owned by Farid (the founder and CEO from 2018 - 2025).

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* EDIBLE: 452 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101

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