I Love Yogurt

im SO SAD they closed! at first it said renovations & then a month later drove by & place was up for lease… this was my FAVORITE frozen yogurt place & better than all the other froyo places. its the only one i went to. so sad :(

A regular fro-​yo place in the University area. The flavors, toppings, and price are comparable to other fro-​yo joints.

The trendy people who used to come here all went to Frost City… which is fine.
Flavors here much more intense and you can top off with sizable chunks of fruit as well as the little bubbles snow ice places are using, and a whole host of others.
Being able to decide the amount you want and how to craft your dessert is also more interesting.

I came to I Love Yogurt the other night for some frozen yogurt. The frozen yogurt was comparable to popular frozen yogurt chain Yogurtland.
Matter of fact, they probably could not afford the franchise name!

This place reeks of desperation and unprofessionalism. I used to love coming here when it was Yogurtland, and even after it changed to I Love Yogurt, but it’s been a while. I went in a couple nights ago, and I saw that this place has really gone to the dumps, both in appearance, and (after talking to some of the employees, the management). Here are several examples why.
First of all, it was ridiculously hot when I went inside, and when I asked a worker about it, he told me his bosses said they have to keep the AC off to save money. I asked him what is the point of having all those ugly neon lights strung up if they are trying to save money and he didn’t have an answer for that.
Second, their yogurt signs are pathetic. Some of them were HAND WRITTEN. I mean, come on, if you’re trying to run a business, at least try to make things look professional.
Third, Styrofoam cups? Really? It seems like this place is the ONLY store, (aside from Paradise Blends next door) that doesn’t seem to care about the environment. I’m sure they are well aware of the negative impacts styrofoam has on the environment, as I heard the customer in front of me complaining. The worker told them that the employees have written several notes to their management regarding this issue, but nothing. He said that to the employees it seems like their managers don’t even care.
Fourth, they have this «if your yogurt is exactly $ 5 or $ 6 it’s free» sign up. Once again, it’s HANDWRITTEN. I asked a worker if anyone ever got it and she said no it’s impossible, the bosses just put that up because they are desperate since it’s been so slow. Clearly, the workers aren’t very happy with management.
The workers themselves are nice, and although my cashier didn’t say hello when I got my yogurt weighed, she was very polite and smiled and said thank you and have a nice evening when I was leaving.
I do like the fact that you can choose your own spoon color, from pink, blue, yellow, green, and purple, but the spoons themselves are too flimsy, and tend to break.
I give this place one star, just because I have to. Otherwise, this place would have gotten zero. Whoever the owners are, please read this. You’re in the perfect location with the perfect sort of business. And at least try to care about your store.

I was surprised at the location of this place. Directly across the street from UH on University Avenue. There aren’t many eating places in the area so I wasn’t expecting a yogurt place however, I imagine that the location is ideal being so close to a few different schools.
Parking is directly behind the building but pay attention to the signs which indicate which stall numbers are for «I Love Yogurt». Stalls are limited and tight.
There are plenty of tables both outside (which are covered with umbrellas) and in. There are MANY flavors to choose from and they offer sample cups for you to get a taste before you commit. I appreciated the fact that the yogurt was thick, and didn’t come flying out of the dispenser. When that happens I tend to over dispense and end up with much more yogurt than my stomach can handle.
(Thank you Unilocal for saving my draft as I type because computers aren’t intelligent enough to know that I didn’t mean to strike the «back» button.)
Anyhoo, the topping area was neat, filled to the brim and offered a great selection. From Granola with sunflower seeds, slices of red velvet cake, cubes of cheesecake, whole pieces of various gummy candies to those ball shaped gel things… there’s something for everyone.
We were the only ones in line on a Saturday afternoon so the ring up time was nominal and the price seems on point with just about every other venue of the same type.
The seating area and tables inside were clean and the temperature of the room was just right. It’s not cool to be freezing while eating frozen yogurt. The flavors were right on. I tend not to like yogurt or food in general which tastes very «fake». Obviously there are artificial sweeteners in the stuff but I just don’t like to be reminded of them with every bite. The yogurt stayed frozen for the entire time we were eating it; it’s nice not to have half melted yogurt by the time you get to the bottom.
Overall the experience was pleasant and I do recommend this place for anyone who is in the mood for something sweet.

To be specific, 3 ½ stars ;) This was a former Yogurtland and is now I love Yogurt. No big difference.
I am a huge fan of frozen yogurt and every flavor is onolicious but I am also a fan of a great service. I have to say that the service was okay and there wasn’t a great vibe whenever I would be in a happy mood just to grab a frozen yogurt with anything I like and getting to the cashier, I felt a little disappointed. I said a little :-P Can I at least please leave the place with a smiling face on your face? It would cheer me up! Especially for women who would need a a positive vibe with yummy yogurt after their broken heart or anything!
Just saying :-P

A few things I’ve noticed since the changeover from Yogurtland. The prices seem to be about the same. I’ve seen reviewers complain about the generic cup holders & utensils. Doesn’t bother me cause I’m here for the yogurt not what they come in. Now some flavors are obviously gone & what remains is more or less the same with slight variation in flavor.
Parking is limited but it’s across from UH so it’s gonna be mostly foot traffic anyway.
When it’s nice & warm outside, I come here to get a nice cool refreshing snack.

I think I love yogurt was ok. They had a few decent flavors.
They had all of the toppings I wanted and also had good service. Some of the flavors needed to be changed… If I had to pick between Yogurtland and I Love yogurt I would defiantly choose Yougurtland. Overall I might comeback again…

Third time here. First was when it was yogurtland and then the second time was about a month ago.

The place always looks run down and not clean… when they are slow, which is almost everytime I come by, they should clean, clean, clean… they should also do this after they close… you can tell they don’t do this and the place shows it.
I definitely don’t want for them to close down but this location is haunted for businesses surviving. Don’t know why… I thought Burger King was the best thing there years ago.
The yogurt is good and I especially like the option of DOLE WHIP. Eating pineapple DOLE WHIP reminds me of 1. lanai, 2. dole maze on the west side, and 3. the tiki room in Disneyland.

MANAGEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The synthetic and paper signs that you have taped and hung ALL OVER your store, both outside and inside, really make your place look SUPER ghetto, cheap, and something that I would be more likely to see in a 3^rd world country.
Your product is good. Yogurtland set you up pretty well with the infrastructure to have a good business. Please take care of your store. It seems like you don’t care about investing in anything that would be pleasing to the eye. The paper signs that you printed off your computer too, are so brown from people touching the area and leaving their dirty hand marks all over them are very disgusting. Everywhere you turn, there’s either some paper sign about something or the other.
Perhaps additionally, you could go ahead and clean up the outside, put plants, throw away the trash, sweep up, power wash the concrete, do something to show you care.
When this place was Yogurtland it looked much cleaner and less like a crackseed store or liquor store.
Please take care of these things so I can update this review with a more positive note.

Now that Yogurtland has become the generic and uncreatively titled «I Love Yogurt,» I’m less convinced that I need yogurt every day after school. Not only is their yogurt sweeter (and much less justifiably «healthy» for you), it just seems so GMO-​y, like I’m eating imitation froyo or something. I’m not sure who bought the space and the equipment after Yogurtland left, but it’s a lot less fun. I do enjoy I Love Yogurt for those days when I feel super skinny and I swear I’m going to the gym afterwards.

Dozens of delicious toppings to choose from here! I always grab the flavored Mochi ! This is the only frozen yogurt location I have gone to that has so many options for the Mochi selection. It can be very reasonably priced depending on how hungry you are! I got a smaller portion and it was almost $ 3. Great stuff!

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Isn’t it kind of funny how after two visits to someplace Unilocal considers you a «regular»? Haha
So, I might be a little biased with this review because to be honest, I was really sad when I found out that «I Love Yogurt» replaced Yogurtland! Bye bye Yogurtland x Sanrio collabs (i.e. collectible cups & spoons; Waikiki & Hawaii Kai is a little too far away for this Unilocaler)…
For a UHM student, Yogurtland was a great place to go for a treat before or after class since the campus wireless is still accessible from the tables outside and near the windows inside :) I guess I can’t really complain since another yogurt place has just taken over, but I have to say the change leaves me a little disappointed.
The yogurt is ok. There is still an ever-​changing variety of unique flavors and there is a great selection of toppings… I went with the Very Strawberry and a Cookies & Cream/​Chocolate swirl with red velvet cake bites and mochi – YUM! But plain cups and spoons – boring! (I know, I know, cups and spoons, I must be ridiculous but I loved Yogurtland, just check out my profile pic! haha) Also, beware! There’s a grouchy cashier man, no smile, nothing. Although during my visit today it looked like he was mostly just supervising; it seems like he’s hired a few students to take care of the register.
I know I will be coming here again just because it’s so convenient and sometimes it’s a nice treat before a bus ride or just a great place to talk story with some of my classmates. I am still sad that Yogurtland is no more, but I guess I Love Yogurt will have to do and it will still fulfill the yogurt cravings. Just call me an «I Love Yogurt» regular! hahaha
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I came here thinking it was still Yogurtland! I loved Yogurtland, but this place still appears to be the same. The interior along with the flavors and toppings seems to be the same as before.
The only thing I think that changed was the Pistachio flavor! I loved Yogurtlands pistachio, but I’m not sure if it is just my mind playing tricks on me, but the pistachio didn’t taste too appealing this time at «I love Yogurt» :’(
Other than that, the cheesecake, chocolate, and oreo flavors are my favorite! I love how close to the UH Manoa campus it is. Since it’s so convenient, I’ll probably still continue to make frequent visits for something sweet.

Since when did the yogurtland across from UH become «I love Yogurt»?? so weird! It seems exactly the same… same-​ish flavors, toppings, ridic high prices etc.
I like the variety of flavors (including flavored tarts). I would have liked to see more selection of fruit in the topping bar, but there is a large selection of non-​fruit toppings, including mochi (which has become pretty standard at hawaii fro-​yo places).
I always eat inside because the seating area outside always seems to be dirty.
Parking can be pretty hectic if you go during a busy time, but if there is no parking in the back lot, you can pay for metered parking.

Meh, I’ve experienced better. Lots of yogurt flavor selections and the add-​ons bar seemed pretty fresh and clean to me.
However I did not think I was filling up my cup THAT much and was kind of shocked when they told me it was $ 7.50! I seriously looked to see if the guy had his finger on the scale (he did not).
Fantastic business model!!! Give them a huge empty cup, lots of temptations, and don’t whisper a word about how much it’s going to cost until it’s too late to back out, LOL.
The outdoor seating area was littered with old garbage, like nobody ventures out there to pick up the courtyard.
At least they offered complimentary water in tiny cups. I had about 6.

The name has changed, but not much else. I didn’t see or taste any real differences from the Yogurtland that we knew so well.
The yogurt is tasty (depending on the flavor– I still like the chocolate and the vanilla so far), and of course the toppings are the best part (cheesecake bites and the actual bites of red velvet cake remain my favorites).

Nothing special, no major changes. in fact you can hardly tell that they changed. just the same ol yogurt with bland cups.
How can you get excited to eat yogurt if there is no design on it? Hello Kitty was better than nothing