Yogurt Park

We came here because people said its Delicious and really cool! I don’t know if they pulling a prank or something because it really wasn’t that good. There very limited flavors and limited toppings. The service was good though. Over all… Meh.

A Berkeley institution that I wish I had in college: cheap yogurt (the small is HUGE) that is substantial and delicious!
I ordered a brown sugar-​maple base with cookie dough (apparently their signature topping) and it was sooo good. Althought the cup is only 4 – 6 oz, they load extra yogurt on top so it’s like eating half a pound of yogurt. The yogurt was really good too– creamy, nice and thick, but excellent flavor. They pack some of the topping you order inside, and to my surprise (and delight) there was literally a fistful of cookie dough. Like more than I could handle. I usually finish my desserts really fast but this one was a struggle because there was so much sugar. Definitely a good value if you want froyo and you’re around Telegraph!

Really liked this little place and the great yogurt.
Yogurt here is so delicious, generous, and cheap. Not much more to say than that. Service was super friendly even though I tried want to try all the flavors (first time here). The sizes are pretty large, great after walking around o a hot day.
I would definitely come here if I was in Berkeley but I don’t think this is a place to go out of my way to go to.

Maybe I came to Yogurt Park on an off night, but the yogurt tasted SO bad that I threw away my small yogurt after three bites… and it wasn’t just me, but two other people who came here with me.
I got a combination of Strawberry Shortcake, Butter Pecan (sugar free), and Pumpkin Pie. The names of these flavors were so enticing and I was really excited about them. Unfortunately, the yogurt tasted like… dirt? I don’t know how to describe, but it just stuck to your tongue and had an awful aftertaste.

Yum. Convenient, quick, and generous helpings!
Pros:
–Yogurt is definitely on the creamier side. It has more of an ice cream-​like consistency, if anything
–Free samples of flavors!
–A large variety of yogurt flavors. Chocolate and vanilla are standard, and there are usually other fruit-​based and desert-​based flavors, like mango or red velvet
–To echo previous reviewers, the mini is an extremely large portion, usually enough for two servings!
–Lots of toppings to choose from, ranging from cheesecake chunks to peanuts to graham crackers
Cons:
–A little too sweet

This place is awesome and the toppings are legit. The cookie dough topping is like it’s right out of the tube, no gross freeze-​dried stuff like at other places. And they put toppings on top AND in the middle. Genius.
The sizes are BIG though. I couldn’t even finish a small. So don’t overdo it. You might regret it (but probably won’t, let’s be honest).

As a college student, you’ve probably experienced going through… stages…in life. And Yogurt Park’s Irish Mint would always be my cure. I would check their Facebook page daily for whenever they have this flavor out and make it an occasion with my friends/​roommates to celebrate post-​midterms by eating our hearts out with froyo (lots and lots of it with just a mini size).
Irish Mint is literally so cool that the refreshing aftertaste overpowers the other flavors. It’s better than mint ice cream (because it’s so minty), so I usually combine it with Oreo toppings for my chocolate component (super great when they stuff some toppings in the middle of the froyo so you don’t eat everything at the top).
My second favorite flavor is Vanilla Bean (sweet, vanilla-​y, not too milky), which seems to be a rare species because Vanilla Classic (too plain) is always out there.

Always delicious! Totally affordable and worth it. The mini appears to be deceivingly small but you wouldn’t be able to tell how filling it really is until you get one. The small is waay too much if you are just looking for a snack or a dessert to share with a friend. The mini is filling enough for two! The toppings are really cheap as well and they load em up — the perfect dessert after a meal/​date.

I would give Yogurt Park 5 stars purely on the yogurt, but the service knocks it down to a 4 (they workers in there are pretty impersonal and are not friendly, but maybe they were just having a bad day). If you love thick and creamy froyo (non-​fat) that is basically soft serve ice cream, then look no further. This place definitely fulfills a sweet tooth. They change out their flavors consistently, so be prepared to try a new flavor when you visit. For 80 cents, you can add a topping to your yogurt. My personal favorite is their cookie dough. It is legitimate cookie dough that is plopped in the middle and on top of your yogurt. SO GOOD.
Also, this is NOT A SELF SERVE yogurt place.
P. S. BRING CASH! you get a discount when you pay with cash.

Seriously. Blown away.
This place is literally the haven for froyo/​ice cream lovers! Such a hidden gem, but such a good find! I came here on a Sunday evening around 9 PM with 3 others. No wait, so that was great!
They have a variety of sizes-​mini, small to large. Basically what happens is that you pick your cup size, choose as many flavors as you want, and have up to 4 toppings for only 80 cents!
I ordered:
–Small size,
–with Irish Mint and Ghirardelli Chocolate
Toppings: NY cheesecake bits, cookie dough bits, carob chips, almond pieces
Pros:
–HUGE serving! Kids were eating minis, and I was eating a small. A SMALL?! Insane, I know. And I was bursting after.
–Amazing service. It was late, and I was asking a lot of questions (not sure why I have so many questions) but the girls were SUPER nice! AND they give HUGE scoops of toppings!
–DELICIOUS froyo/​ice cream?! My SO loved it so much… he said it’s probably just as good (I think even better!) than Pinkberry! SO CREAMY. SO MUCH FLAVOR. ANDDDD my friend who is not an ice-​cream person, gave this a shot and was thoroughly enjoying it!
–Great pricing! Cash payment is a «discount», but even if you pay with credit card, it’s worth it– trust me!
Cons:
–Small signs that keeps an odd line running if others are ordering. BUT if you are ready to order, just catch one of the girls if they are free to help!
Tips/​Observations:
–Parking is all street parking. I would suggest walking here!
–Sample first if you would like!
–Plan to head elsewhere to sit and eat, since there are limited benches inside the place.
Overall, LOVE IT. Even after stuffing myself with KBBQ right before, I was still able to eat a good portion of this! COME COME COME if you are in the area!

I was in the neighborhood for a conference at UCBerkeley and decided to give this place «the old college try» (lol). This place is a Berkeley institution and it definitely shows from the outdated décor and furniture. They have a limited selection of flavors daily and a small toppings bar. This is not like YogurtLand where you serve yourself. They actually pour the FroYo and the toppings for you and charge you a flat rate for your FroYo. I ordered a mini Pistachio Crème FroYo with almond and sprinkles toppings which was around $ 3 – 4. The mini is actually pretty filling and can be split with two people. The service was nice, two college students helped me with my order. However, they didn’t mention toppings were extra! If I would have known, I wouldn’t have gotten any!
Anyways, I glad I got a chance to check this place out before I left Berkeley!

This was my first time. Yogurt was very good. However the customer service was exceptionally bad.
The girl working didn’t offer us to try any flavors knowing it was our first time and when asked which flavor does she recommend, she said any of them… Lol what?
It seemed like she gave no shits and hated her job which is unfortunate.

Who needs 12 different flavors when you can have 6 good ones? Traditional frozen yogurt shops with select flavors which they serve from the back are being phased out, but self serve yogurt shops will never be as good. You really can’t have it all. Except for with Yogurt Park, because they rotate their flavors almost every day!
Chocolate and vanilla are the classics that always stay around. The 4 other flavors can range from anything like red velvet cake and irish mint to cherry and hazelnut amaretto. I’ve never had a bad flavor here except for this weird plum one that I’m pretty sure no one liked so I never saw it again. The «mini» is probably a «small» compared to other places, but it’s tempting to size up because you get double the amount for just 40 cents more! A great deal if you’re trying to get the best bang for your buck, but not so great of a temptation if you’re trying not to eat a million grams of sugar in one serving.
Just kidding. Get the small, or the large, or the pint. I’m not judging.

A disappointment and I’ll pass next time. The pictures and reviews on Unilocal definitely over sells this place. My yogurt was ehh, at best. I had their thin mint and vanilla and it just wasn’t anything special.

Pros: Their yogurt truly tastes like ice cream. Very creamy and the toppings are awesome. They also let you try the flavors out!
Here we go with the cons… one of the biggest issues I have with the place is that the first few bites will be awesome and then I’ll reach a point a few bites down when everything starts to taste super artificial. It’s hard to explain that taste but it makes me a bit nauseous and makes me want to stop eating. This has never happened at any other froyo place before so I’m not sure why it happens every time I’ve been here. I was really hoping to like it because it really tastes like ice cream for the first few bites but then it starts tasting super artificial. That’s why even a mini I can’t finish :/​
As much as I’d like to be back. don’t think my tongue/​stomach wants to :(but hey, at least it’s worth a try if you’ve never been!

What a surprising treat! It was pretty cold outside so I couldn’t indulge as much as I liked. But seriously their yogurt is legit, and I love how they mix in the toppings versus just placing them on top of the yogurt. They’re super nice and if you pay with cash there’s a discount. I’ll have to try this place again when it’s not as cold outside!

Some good ol’ fashioned frozen yogurt! As much as I love self-​serve froyo spots, I still appreciate establishments who serve it for you. I’ve been eyeing Yogurt Park every since I read that article «Best places to try in Berkeley» –or something along those lines. And I’m so happy to have finally tasted this creamy, dreamy goodness.
I ordered a mini with Ghirardelli chocolate and I’ve already forgotten the second flavor (it was the no added sugar option) but it was just what I needed after a nice hike around Tilden! Definitely hit the spot.
*Prices are cheaper if you pay with cash by like 40 cents ~correct me if I’m wrong*

Hard to add anything that hasn’t already been said about this place. Awesome little place. Good choice of flavors, tons of toppings, friendly service. what else do you need?
The servings are huge, as everyone has said the small is enough for anyone! Usually I prefer self serve froyo but the quality is so good here that I don’t mind. They also are very generous with the toppings so it’s all good in my book!

Yogurt Park, you have a special place in my heart.
You’ve seen me through the triumphs, travails, cravings and nothings of college and young adult life. For this, I will be forever grateful of our acquaintance.
On a more cereal — *ehem* I mean — serious note, flavors change regularly, yogurt’s consistency is creamy and thicker than your average fro-​yo chain’s (not watery status).
You can sample and get a combo of flavors in one cup. I usually get 2 – 3 flavors with brownies and gummy bears mixed-​in. Mmm. Oh, and their «small» is actually a medium. But hey, why not live… a lot? :B
P. S. No longer cash only. They now accept credit/​debit cards.

I consider myself an avid froyo-​er. The most extreme of them all if I don’t say so myself. Like I eat froyo everyday, literally everyday and sometimes I only eat froyo for days on end. Come on guys, you get so much nutrition, almost all your food groups can be accounted for! Really!
Anyways so I’ve been hearing a lot about yogurt park so had to check it out! Its not bad but in my opinion a bit too sweet, the tarts are great though! Also those toppings though are so insane! And there’s a lot of yogurt so be sure to save room for dessert if you do eat beforehand!