Erewhon Fall In Love (Pumpkin Spice) Smoothie

Fro-yo girl here. I missed out on Erewhon’s Fall In Love Smoothie when it was introduced last October, but it’s back again and available only in October.

The Fall In Love smoothie is made with Lifeway Organic Lowfat Plain Kefir, smooth cold brew, organic pumpkin purée, dates, banana, and warm pumpkin spice seasoning, topped with a dairy cold foam and cinnamon.” I had it without banana.

The smoothie had very strong spice levels (cinnamon, nutmeg) and was slightly tangy. The cream top was lightly sweetened. It was icier than I expected (probably because I didn’t want any banana). I could not taste the cold brew. A small smoothie was $11. I wish the cold brew coffee flavor were stronger. Also, the spices were a bit too strong.

The Fall In Love smoothie is available at all Erewhon locations until the end of June. It’s free for members till October 14.

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Menchie’s October Promotions

 

Fro-yo girl here. Menchie’s is celebrating spooky season with a Ghostbusters promotion, featuring two limited-time froyo flavors, Stay Puft Toasted Marshmallow froyo and Ghostbusters Sugar Cookie froyo. There’s also a special topping, Ghostbusters Marshmallow Sauce. Look for the special Ghostbusters signs around Menchie’s.

And of course, Harvest Pumpkin froyo is a featured flavor again. After all, October is National Pumpkin Month.

Be sure to make your Ghostbusters Mix and watch Ghostbusters at Ghostbusters.com!.

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

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Coconut Cult Froyo Tour Just Started

Fro-yo girl here. This is big news. The Coconut Cult Froyo Tour is bringing probiotic vegan froyo across the country. The first dates and locations dropped yesterday.

The first stop of the tour was in Westwood Village today, NEAR but not at UCLA (the tour said the truck would be at UCLA). If you’re doing a froyo tour, please provide exact addresses. UCLA is a huge campus, and the truck was not parked on campus. Westwood Village is south of UCLA.

The froyo van had three soft serve machines (Electro Freeze) but one machine wasn’t being used. There were four froyo flavors, though they ran out of Banana Cream Pie. Each flavor had a specially designed cup. Complimentary froyo mini cups were provided from 12 PM – 4 PM.

Flavors:

• Key lime pie: the texture was looser and gritty/grainy, but the flavor was tangy and strong. It did taste like key lime but also coconut. The coconut flavor is very strong too.
• Banana cream pie: not available
• Wild passion fruit: the texture was much smoother and creamier than the key lime pie; I just prefer key lime pie to passion fruit, but it did taste like passion fruit and coconut and it was plenty tangy.
• Chocolate mousse: didn't try

I learned that they do tone down their regular yogurt in order to create the soft serve. The regular yogurt has very strong flavors and is extremely rich. I was also told that they wanted to collect feedback on their flavors and see how people respond to the froyo. The froyo is not available at any national retailer.

Guests also received Coconut Cult coupons. Check Coconut Cult’s IG @thecoconutcult for future tour stops. Arizona State is next.

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Nudes Soft Opening in Beverly Grove

Fro yo girl here. Nudes Yogurt officially opened yesterday, October 1, so of course I had to stop by during their soft opening. They started with three froyo flavors, but vegan coconut was already gone when I arrived—just 20 minutes after opening—so the choices were original tart Greek yogurt and chocolate yogurt (not tart). Ask for samples before you commit. They were friendly and generous with samples.

Prices: 

• Small (really a mini) + 2 toppings: $9 
• Medium (felt like a small) + 2 toppings: $11 
• Large + 3 toppings: $13 
• Extra toppings: $1.50 each

The toppings weren’t labeled, but they looked beautiful and leaned healthier: olive oil, honey, Tajin, zaatar, fresh fruit, sauces, baklava, dried fruit, halva, pistachio kataifi, dates, coconut, and more.

As for the froyo, it’s good but not great. I liked the sour note and appreciated that it wasn’t overly sweet. The texture, though, needs work. It was smooth but not thick, melted quickly, and didn’t have the creamy richness you expect from Greek yogurt froyo. Honestly, it tasted more like a regular plain tart froyo than a true Greek yogurt version.

Toppings were fine overall. The pistachio was more like dust—I prefer bigger pieces—but the fresh peaches were lovely.

The minimalist cups and store design are lovely. They’re open 4 PM – 9 PM during the soft opening, and the grand opening is expected on October 8. Follow them on IG @nudesyogurt for updates.

Good luck finding parking in the area. The residential areas are permit only parking. 

* NUDES YOGURT 165 S Crescent Heights Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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The National Frozen Yogurt Consumer Survey Is Back — Time to Share Your Thoughts

Fro-yo girl here. The National (US) Frozen Yogurt Consumer Survey has returned, and once more the froyo world needs to hear from you. This is your chance to tell the industry what really matters to you.

Your responses help froyo shops understand what people are loving, what they’re missing, and what keeps us all swirling back for more. This year’s results will be compared to last year’s, so we can see what’s changing and what’s staying the same.

And yes, there are prizes. Complete the short 6-minute survey and you’ll be entered to win ONE OF TEN $25 froyo gift cards to any U.S. shop that offers online gift cards. Think of it as a little thank you for sharing your froyo thoughts. The winners will be selected in a random drawing and notified by email by October 21, 2026.

Survey details:

• Open from September 30 – October 14, 2026
• Who’s eligible: Ages 13+ in the U.S., one response per person
• Take the survey: https://tinyurl.com/2026froyosurvey
• The full results will be shared publicly — so everyone can see what’s trending.
• Full sweepstakes rules: https://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/2026-national-frozen-yogurt-consumer-survey-sweepstakes-rules/

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Froyo Scene in Glendora, CA

Fro-yo girl here. Glendora is a smaller city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County. The population was 50,101 in 2024. The median household income is $118,008. Route 66 runs through the city. It is also the home of Donut Man, Rubel Castle, and Big Tree Park.

Sadly, while Glendora used to have four froyo shops, there is currently no froyo shop in town. Golden Spoon was the oldest froyo shop and the last to close. It actually closed, remodeled, and reopened. The froyo shops represented different styles of froyo: counter-serve/traditional, mix-in style, and self-serve.

CLOSED FROYO SHOPS

• Coolberry, 153 W Rt 66, opened in 2015 and closed in 2017. It was a self-serve froyo shop.
• Berries…A Mix Gallery… Frozen Yogurt, 1820 E Rte 66, was a froyo shop that opened in the Lone Hill Shopping Center in 2012 and closed in 2017. The froyo was mixed to order on a cold marble slab like 21 Choices and Cold Stone Creamery. The first location was in Rancho Cucamonga.
• Golden Spoon, 1365 E Gladstone St., Ste. 100, opened in 2008 and closed in 2017.
• Golden Spoon, 1365 E Gladstone St., Ste. 100, reopened under new ownership in 2018 and closed in 2019
• Kool n’ Frooti, 1311 S Grand Ave #170, was a self-serve froyo shop that opened in 2012 and closed in 2014.

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

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New Final Boss Sour Punch Out Peach Topping, Happy Hour, Seasonal Flavors at Yogurtland

Fro-yo girl here. Today was the first day of Yogurtland’s first national happy hour, which continues through October 1. From 3 PM – 7 PM, Yogurtland guests can enjoy $3 off a minimum $6 purchase (the offer is good in-store, online, and with delivery orders).

They also launched a new topping with Final Boss Sour, a sour candy brand. The new topping, Punch Out Peach is made with real dried peaches, no artificial colors, and no artificial fruit flavors. The peach strips are firm, chewy, and very sour. They were great with plain tart.

Punch Out Peach is available at Yogurtland locations nationwide for a limited time. I’ve never heard of Final Boss Sour, but I enjoyed trying a new chewy, sour topping.

I also spotted a few seasonal flavors, including Raspberry Pomegranate Tart and Butter Pecan Gelato.

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

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