Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

thank you for making self serve yogurt a trend. menchies is a perfect quick snack or meeting with a friend kinda place. i like to stop off after grocery shopping for a quick cold sweet treat. love that you can choose how much or little you want of the flavors and the wall of mixin’s is sooo tempting. what i like about menchie’s over other frogurt places is that hot fudge and other hot syrup options! they also change their flavors up more often then other places so there is always something new. love it!
my favorite? thin mint yogurt with brownie pieces and hot fudge.

Have you ever written off a business and made a pact with yourself that you would never waste your money there again? No? Well, I have, with Menchie’s. However, I failed and went back by mistake when my shopping trip to Central Market left me feeling parched, hungry, and most deserving of some fro-​yo. Shopping is hard work!
I walked in and was ignored by the guy at the counter. No bigs, I know where the sample cups are. To my dismay, the flavors that were there were atrocious. What happened to your Pistachio and Vanilla? Instead, the only flavors I did try were Country Vanilla (Blech) and Tart (tasted like frozen lemon/​sprite with a little tingly sensation like soda). Clearly, this place is going nowhere fast.
If you are in the area, take the extra two minutes to go to Yogurt Planet or someplace more acceptable. To a place that doesn’t serve stuff that tastes like «Sodagurt».

I am a self confessed froyo addict and have made my way to almost all the yogurt shops in greater Austin.
This is my favorite. Best flavors and highest quality. They seem to have the best topping selection and freshest fruit.
My new favorite flavor? Watermelon.

If this were a review on the Thin Mint itself, it would be 5 stars no questions asked, but the lack of consistent texture in all the flavors is where this cute little self serve shop fell short.
Creamy, thick, and smooth to icy, grainy, and gloppy. That about sums up my cup full of yogurt.
Flavor #1 — Thin Mint — Smooth and creamy, delish
Flavor #2 — Taro — Kind of Icy texture, tasted kind of like grape flintstone chewable vitamins, not a bad thing, but not quite good when you are expecting Taro
Flavor #3 — Tart — Indeed tart, but again, not creamy
Flavor #4 — Country Vanilla — the iciest texture of them all, and not very vanilla like
I ate all of #1, some cheesecake bits, and fruit. The remainder became a purply brown and white blob of melted goop.
One can only do so much to set yourself apart from the others ya know?
Perhaps this review is a bit harsh, but as my trainer* always says:
«Consistency is key to producing great results»
The results for my visit? Leftover goop in my cup.
* Hopefully said trainer is not reading my review about indulging in cheesecake bits and chocolate mint froyo. Hey I never said I was perfect.

This place is pretty much like every other cutesy fro-​yo joint popping up all over town: same décor, same flavors, same toppings, same routine … I got a good deal though through a Groupon purchase. That’s the only reason I went to this particular location which is nice because it’s by Central Market. I noticed this place has additional perks for kids that I haven’t noticed at other places. They also have cute souvenirs like towels and t-​shirts.

Soooooooooooooo… I’m addicted to froyo. Once I saw all of these little shops popping up in the 60 mile radius of Austin I thought, «Self, what the hell is this? And when are you getting some?»
I’ve never looked back.
Menchie’s is a cookie cutter of all the other froyo places: flavors, toppings, hipster kids working behind the counter (blah blah blah).
Groupon (ah yes, let’s all give a collective sigh for the Charlie Foxtrot that is Groupon) was running a special for two 12 oz. cups that came in a bundle of three for $ 15. Boyfriend and I decided to hit up the joint on a retartedly hot Texas summer day, and we froyo’d it up.
When we got up to pay the kid at the counter hadn’t been trained in the «ways of the almighty Groupon» and royally frelled with everything.
How little did he understand? Oh let me count the ways.
–What the Groupon was saying (two 12. oz froyo cups)
–What the price for these would be (NOTHING since I’d already paid for the froyo on Groupon)
–Why I was so happy (Dude, it’s FROYO and I’m just generally a joy to be around, duh.)
–The Groupon app on the iphone in front of him that Menchie’s apparently uses to collect Groupon purchases.
I could continue ranting, BUT there is one good thing I want to say about this location: The way they have their toppings bar laid out is extremely efficient. Most places just put their toppings in a cooler self-​serve area with a «too small» serving spoon so the toppings are littered everywhere. Menchie’s has their toppings laid out in stackable plastic containers with the spoon in its own little hole so when you want a topping you flip open the lid, grab the spoon, toss some topping in the cup, put the spoon back in its cubby, then close the condiment lid. Bam, done, yeehaw.
The flavors here are pretty standard (vanilla, chocolate, tart, cake batter, etc., but they have pomegranate tarts that are pretty slammin’. Try the blueberry pomegranate with some fresh fruit and whipped cream and your summer just got a lot cooler: literally.
The service blows so, Menchie’s, you only get 3 stars. Pull yourself together, man.

Used a groupon here and the girl running the place was very helpful. Much like others like this get your flavor add toppings and eat. The fruit tart was their best and was the one I would recommend to get if you stop by.

Another WOW PLACE!
This place is SO good. I tried ALL the flavors and loved them all except coffee. (But I think it was because it was sugar free)
The counter dude was SO nice and was totally cool with us. This place it super clean, has a ton of delicious things to put in your cup like fresh fruit, mochi, oreos, cookie dough, sprinkles, mini cute pretzels, cereals, and a ton more.
Love the environment, the cleanliness, the counter dude, the little cute cartoon characters everywhere; aka everything. I would def recommend this place if you are visiting austin and want some yummers yogurt. I think I was super excited that they have CAKE BATTER and boy was this the best tasting cake batter frozen yogurt I have ever had. The apple pie, vanilla, and chocolate hazelnut were insanely wonderful too.
Kind of pricey for yogurt (for two we spent $ 13 eeek!) but if it happens a couple times out of month, meh it’s worth it.
Such a yummy place!

Tried this place with a Groupon. Staff was really friendly, place was cute, and they had a lot of choices for toppings. They also had a lot of choices for yogurt and I was pleased with all the flavors I tried. Our Groupon covered 24 ounces and we went a little over and she didn’t charge us for the extra, which I thought was really cool. I would definitely go back here the next time I am in the area.

We went today with a Groupon and were surprised at how nice the staff was. I got a sugar free raspberry cone with fruit and walnuts and it was as good as any other yogurt place. However, the staff was just so darn nice and even refused our tip! He just wanted us to come back and even gave us extra punch cards. Awww.
The only things I’d change: having some free water there (I always like to drink water with yogurt or ice cream) and maybe one more fruit option.
I’ll be back!

This establishment is fantastic. It’s not the best ice cream shop I’ve ever seen but as far as DIY yogurt /​sorbet /​ice cream shops go, this is about as good as you’ll find. The workers are generally very friendly and eager to help or make suggestions and I enjoy that aspect. A nice variety of selection and if you’re vegan they have delicious, delicious sorbets to choose from! Stand alone ingredient /​topping /​fruit stands are next to the ice cream dispensers and you can make ANY combination of flavors, ingredients, toppings and sauces your heart desires. Pay by weigh is how they do it, so the more you want the more you pay for! That simple. Great on a hot summer day.
*Must try* — Irish mint ice cream or Kiwistrawberry sorbet with coconut topping. Best by itself or with a waffle cone.

YUMMY YUMMY I got frozen yogurt in my tummy!
SO many choices, I dig it!
It’s a nice quiet place that lets you create your own delicious concoction. However sweet or chocolaty or fruity or crunchy or creamy you want it. They weigh it so you pay for what you pile on. it’s a clean little shop right near Whole Foods, Central Market.

Pistachio, pink lemonade, boysenberry and some other fruity sherbet, two different twists. Topped with nuts and some grasshopper mint cookies. My favorite was probably the tart pink lemonade. It’s charged by the ounce and all I really need is 3 oz, so it was pretty cheap for me. The flavors are really subtle, not too sweet. The ones I had were dairy free, fat free. It was okay. A nice treat in the texas sun.

Their frozen yogurt is just okay. It is a bit bland and lackluster. The double chocolate is decent mixed with coconut. I like that there are a lot of flavors and plenty of toppings. The place is also very cute.

After hearing about Menchie’s through several friends and reading about it as a «hot spot» for young celebs I decided to try it here in Austin to see what all the fuss was about. Let me tell you that i have had much better.
The place is very modern, cute, and fun with a chalkboard to play with and surrounded by nice shops but the yogurt itself — not impressed. I think most frozen yogurt eaters enjoy the tart and fruity flavors because it makes you think you are eating something else other than ice cream. Otherwise, why not just grab some Ben and Jerry’s right? Well Menchie’s has NO FRUIT FLAVORS. They are limited to only 8 flavors and of these only one is tart, the original flavor.
Yes the topping bar is amazing with tons of things to add to your frozen delight, but at the end of the day its not the toppings you are going for it is the yogurt. So unless you are looking to have a frozen yogurt that tastes just like ice cream and is packed with sugar I would stay away from Menchie’s. So far the best place I have been to and has been worthwhile is Yogurt Spot on Guadalupe.

We went on during their grand opening weekend when they were doing a charity event for the ACS.
The place was new and clean. I was actually a little confused when we first walked in. I have been to several other shops and the set up was a little off compared to the others.
The had some unusual flavors but I stuck to the fruits and tart like I always do. I don’t get toppings so all the options were lost on me.
We got our yogurt it was sort of loud because people had their kids in their. Go figure, kids in a yogurt shop. haha So we sat outside even though it was pretty hot.
The yogurt was just sort of blah. Neither my bf or I cared for it.
I am giving them 2 stars just because of their topping selection and creativity with the yogurt flavors but I won’t be back there unless we just happen to be in the area. And even then probably will skip it.

I’ve decided to sample as many yogurt /​ice cream /​gelato /​custard places I can find to determine what the best places in Austin are.
I like the cleanliness of this store but feel having the registers in the middle takes up a lot of space. They have a ton of toppings though.
The yogurt was mixed, some were not as creamy textured as other places, the red velvet had a red food coloring bitter aftertaste but i liked the cake batter and chocolate. They had a lot of flavors I liked so it was hard to pick and easy to load up.
I think i will return in a month or two and check them out again.

Menchie’s just opened in a great location next to Central. They have a good selection of yogurt and toppings.
The location is a strange mix of overly sanitized and attempted kitsch. It’s hard to walk the line between clean and professional and seeming local and unfortunately Menchie’s doesn’t achieve the correct balance.
As I mentioned, their selection of yogurt is definitely above average and the flavor and texture are average. The toppings are well kept (they just opened) and they have a pretty large selection.
Now this puppy gets a paragraph of its own — PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE TOPPING. I’ve been to about 10 different do-​it-​yourself froyo places but I have never seen the PB topping. Unfortunately for my waistline I went a little crazy when I saw this sitting at the end of the line for me and piled it on top of my cup. It was good, but probably added about 500 calories on top of my yogurt.
They are one of the more expensive DIY yogurt places and the quality and flavor just doesn’t live up to the price unfortunately.

My one-​star rating is soley based on the yogurt.
i will say they do have a neat set up, and an array of toppings, but maybe all this is to cover up the cheap artificial taste of the yogurt.
After tasting most of the flavors, i couldn’t decide which one i DISLIKED the LEAST. I normally would have left, but decided to suck it up and just get the lemon.
it wasnt very good at all.
and i think the last thing austin needs is another nation-​wide chain.
come on, lets keep it local, and better. go eat at juicytart or fro-​yo-​yo or fruiti fro-​yo, or better yet, go get some gelato from central market, its a way better bang for your buck… trust me

Ok so I have been a devout Yogurt Spot fan since it first opened Freshmen year by UT but this place is also very legit! I feel like I’m cheating on The Yogurt Spot though =/​Yeah it’s a huge regional chain and that’s what prevents me from giving it 5 stars just because Yogurt Spot is a chain from Houston so the money stays in the state.
Nonetheless I do appreciate the competition and the cheap prices after 9PM! If you go on a weekday except Fridays after 9PM the yogurt is 20% off!!! Making it heaps cheaper then Yogurt Spot and the fail that is Swirl. All they need is some condensed milk so I can have a real good time with my yogurt. Ahhh and I am in love with the Chocolate Silk flavour seriously Menchies did you go through my Randalls card and notice how many times a month I buy Chocolate Silk o. O
All in all a great place and I love the chalk board =]