Where do you get yo fro yo on?
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The fro yo wars have officially hit the streets of San Francisco! The Pinkberry phenomenon, dubbed "crackberry" by heavy users, has spawned the opening of fro yo joints throughout the city (and the nation at large). Yelpers are falling prey to the craze, looking for a fresh and healthy alternative to curb their sundae-lovin' ways.
For those who like "freestyle swirling," and by that we mean self-service, Icebee is currently the clear choice. Stephanie P is a believer in paying by the pound and loading on the toppings, and is relieved she's found a spot where "filling up means never having to panic in line when trying to decide on a mere 3-topping dessert." Still, self-proclaimed "fro-yo girl" Lolia S swears that Tuttimelon has the best toppings in town, with "chestnuts, red beans, fresh fruit and some of the softest and chewiest mochi balls in the city." Take no prisoners!
For those new to ice cold delight, the frozen yogurt of late is not the sweet TCBY from the '80s. The servings at Jubili taste like real yogurt and have pro-biotics, but not to worry -- Lynn G reports they do have Cap'n Crunch and Lucky Charms as toppings, lest you need that sugary fix. Matt G has found his own personal trifecta at SoGreen in the form of tangy green tea-flavored yogurt, fresh mangoes and waffle crisps. And it was love-at-first-bite for Mimi L at YoCup, where the staff are young and cute, the music is Justin Timberlake and the fro yo is that perfect blend of tart and sweet.
The competition is fierce enough that some places are looking for that unique twist, literally and figuratively speaking. Heather C loves Canadian-bred Yogen Fruz, where her own personal choice of fresh or frozen fruit can be magically blended into the yogurt itself. Cafe Ambrosia's yogurt is so ice-creamy sweet Jill K is considering sending it to a lab to make sure it's fat-free. Meanwhile, Kathleen N's wildest frozen yogurt dreams came true at Yogurt Bar, where a melange of tart yogurts with exotic toppings are always tempting you on the menu.
Whether it's McCain or Obama, once thing is certain: the Fro Yo Wars are only just getting started..! Have a revolutionary Fourth of July weekend!
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Not on the fro yo tip yet? Have your own ice cold favorite we missed? Talk it up before it melts!
