Since Buffalo Eats started in February , we have tried to remain (for the most part) a “no chains allowed” website. However there are instances were we can justify a visit; in December of 08′ we visited (and enjoyed) a trip to the Melting Pot and today Alli and I visited Yogen Fruz. Ever since a trip to NYC in the summer of 2008, I’ve been awaiting the day for someone to bring a Pinkberry franchise to Buffalo, NY. For those who haven’t experienced it, they serve soft service frozen yogurt (usually in a few different flavors) and then you choose your toppings. They may be healthy chunks of fruit or sugary cereal treats.
Yogen Fruz is another chain that offers basically the exact same thing, but they’ve been around for over 20 years (the first Pinkberry was opened in 2005). I picked out the tart frozen yogurt (basically the “plain” flavor) along with slices of strawberries, raspberries, Fruit Loops and Captain Crunch.
While Yogen Fruz satisfied that rare “I want frozen yogurt with cereal toppings” urge I get every now and then, it didn’t quite live up to my Pinkberry established expectations. I can’t put my finger on what exactly was lacking in the yogurt, either it was too watery or maybe nothing will compare to my first taste back in 2008…either way, since I don’t have a Pinkberry within driving distance, I would probably go back for more at Yogen Fruz for a second try if they had locations that were closer to my house. For those who live in the southtowns or in the city, you are out of luck for a short/convenient trip. As of right now there are only two locations, in the Boulevard Mall and in the Eastern Hills Mall.
This really is a great substitute for a hot judge sundae or a piece of pie that you would get at any other dessert/sweet shop. Frozen yogurt is generally lower in fat then ice cream due to the use of Milk instead of Cream when being made, and covering it in fruit instead of hot sauce/whip cream would also be a healthy upgrade.
