How To Navigate LA's Frozen Yogurt Landscape
With its body conscious actor types and its scorching summer temperatures, it's no wonder that Los Angeles is the frozen yogurt mecca that it is. And thanks to the Pinkberry craze, imitation Pinkberrys have popped up everywhere, peddling "tart" or "plain" yogurt with healthy (fruit) and not so healthy toppings (chocolate chips and sugar cereals). Since you probably live within 5 miles of a Pinkberry, this list is Pinkberry free (although there are several places that rival the Pinkberry aesthetic). And just in case you're tired of green tea, there are a few places where you can indulge your peanut butter-craving sweet tooth.
There’s a Pinkberry song?! Oh yes…
If you’re spending the day in the ‘Bu or are lucky enough to live close by, Malibu Yogurt is an excellent place for an afternoon pick-me-up. But don’t think you’ll get that new-aged tart flavoring here. This place is all about the old-fashioned stuff. Get some chocolate yogurt, smother it in cookie crumbs, and pretend that you don’t know that green tea-flavored yogurt exists.
If you’re spending the day in the ‘Bu or are lucky enough to live close by, Malibu Yogurt is an excellent place for an afternoon pick-me-up. But don’t think you’ll get that new-aged tart flavoring here. This place is all about the old-fashioned stuff. Get some chocolate yogurt, smother it in cookie crumbs, and pretend that you don’t know that green tea-flavored yogurt exists.
Menchie's
4849 LAUREL CANYON BLVD VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607
What makes Menchie’s different from the rest is that this fro-yo place is self-serve! So you can pile on as much gummi bears, cookie pieces, fruit, and nuts as you like without being embarrassed.
This yogurt and gelato shop isn’t just another run-of-the-mill Pinkberry wannabe. The yogurt is creamy and tasty, and their non-plain flavors are excellent—the peach mango flavor is so good it doesn’t need any toppings.
This yogurt and gelato shop isn’t just another run-of-the-mill Pinkberry wannabe. The yogurt is creamy and tasty, and their non-plain flavors are excellent—the peach mango flavor is so good it doesn’t need any toppings.
There’s pretty much always a line at Studio Yogurt, which offers pretty much every low cal, low fat, and low carb option you could ever want—be forewarned that the low cal versions aren’t as creamy or flavorful as their fattier brethren. But the prices are cheap and the portions are GENEROUS.
There’s pretty much always a line at Studio Yogurt, which offers pretty much every low cal, low fat, and low carb option you could ever want—be forewarned that the low cal versions aren’t as creamy or flavorful as their fattier brethren. But the prices are cheap and the portions are GENEROUS.
Yogurtland
5541 W SUNSET BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
Yogotango
1300 N HIGHLAND AVE LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
sno:la
244 N BEVERLY DR BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210
Tutto Tutti
6803 MELROSE AVE LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
For those that live in the city, the moon might seem closer than Calabasas. But Golden Spoon is worth the gas money. The yogurt is one of the creamiest and most delicious out there—the cookies and cream actually tastes like cookies and cream! There’s always a huge selection to choose from, so don’t be surprised when you can’t seem to make a decision.
For those that live in the city, the moon might seem closer than Calabasas. But Golden Spoon is worth the gas money. The yogurt is one of the creamiest and most delicious out there—the cookies and cream actually tastes like cookies and cream! There’s always a huge selection to choose from, so don’t be surprised when you can’t seem to make a decision.
Barenaked Yogurt
10250 SANTA MONICA BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA 90067
Barenaked yogurt is pretty much restricted to mall locations, but that doesn’t mean it’s not quality yogurt. In fact, given the option, we’d probably go for Barenaked over Pinkberry. It’s cheaper, and the plain flavor is on the sweeter side.
The Bigg Chill
10850 W OLYMPIC BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
While this Westside staple now offers tart Pinkberry-like options, you’re better off pretending that’s it’s pre-Pinkberry times (the very ’80s decor will make that pretty easy), and getting chocolate, peanut butter, mint, Heath Bar, etc…
Red Mango
10942 WEYBURN AVE LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
While the Pinkberry-Red Mango debate will most likely continue for the next hundred years, it serves to say that Red Mango’s yogurt is creamier and more flavorful than its counterpart. Whether or not that makes it better is a personal decision…
Cefiore
6922 HOLLYWOOD BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA 90028
This cutesy yogurt chain has accumulated a loyal fan base who rave about the acaiberry and raspberry -pomegranate flavors (both are jammed packed with antioxidant goodness). Plus, you can forgo the standard yogurt cup and get your yogurt on a waffle. Can anyone say breakfast?
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