Frozen Yogurt Faceoff
An example of the frozen yogurt that Pinkberry offers.
January 22, 2010
Filed under Top Stories
Our staff recently made a visit to four different frozen yogurt chains located within close proximity of Ursuline. Here are our final results:
Orange Cup
Flavor Variety: 2.4
Four: Original, acai berry, green apple, zum-citrus
Taste: 3.7
It tastes healthy, very light, a bit tart, though with a good consistency
Topping Variety: 3.9
Nineteen toppings, including fruity pebbles and dark chocolate covered sunflower seeds
Atmosphere: 4.5
The tables in the back of the store had ipod hookup for a personalized music experience; Recycle disposal prominently located; most spacious store, but very white
Price:
A small was $3.50, a regular $4.50.
Overall: 3.62
Red Mango
Flavor Variety: 3.6
Six rotating flavors: original, coco, pomegranate, tangomonium, blueberry, peach
Taste: 3.9
Unique, tart, milky, hit or miss
Topping Variety: 3.8
Twenty-one toppings including graham cracker, cinnamon toast crunch
Atmosphere: 3.6
The staff was very accommodating, even offering us reward cards, but the store itself was very small with little seating. Some reviewers found the photos on the wall unappealing.
Price:
A small was $2.95, a regular $3.95. One topping was 50 cents, or multiple toppings were $1.
Overall: 3.72
Pinkberry
Flavor Variety: 4.1
Six: original, passion fruit, coconut, green tea, chocolate, pomegranate
Taste: 4.4
Rich (considering it’s frozen yogurt), thick consistency, fresh, tart without being sour
Topping Variety: 4.9
Twenty-eight toppings including craisins, macaroons, peppermint shavings, organic fruity bears, and mangos
Atmosphere: 4.4
On the smaller side, but with ample seating; décor is modern, including the pebble floor. Staff was friendly, but store was by far the most crowded
Price:
A small was $2.75 and a medium $3.75. For unlimited toppings (variety and quantity), a small was $3.95 and a medium $4.95.
Overall: 4.5
Gooey’s
Flavor Variety: 5
18 Flavors: easily the best variety; include chocolate, coffee, mint, strawberry, and vanilla
Taste: 4.8
Good overall, closer towards ice-cream, though some flavors tasted a bit processed. The only place that offered cones and sundaes
Topping Variety: 4
Lots of choices, however, there was not fruit included
Atmosphere: 4.3
Reminiscent of a classic ice-cream shop, with casual decor and a family-friendly vibe
Price:
Five ounces (a small) was $2.40, and seven ounces was $2.90. Toppings were 50 cents.
Overall: 4.5
*Our staff attempted to review a store whose name involves a personal pronoun, a symbol of love, and yogurt, but we were bluntly informed that we would have to obtain corporate permission before we could publish anything. In other words, it’s not student friendly.
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Thanks for the look into the various frozen yogurt shops near Ursuline. I really enjoyed the pictures!
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I’m going to agree with all here: Gooey’s is more like ice cream rather than frozen yogurt, but it’s still very good. I’d never been to Red Mango, so thanks for the review.
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Oh my goodess! These all look so good! Thanks a bunch for the reviews and the pictures!
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Even though pinkberry seems a little expensive, its a great deal to get limitless toppings for one low price and the fresh fruit is a real treat!! It’s hard to find fresh fruit for that inexpensive at the store!
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