Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt

The fruit flavors here are better than the chocolatey ones. If you are going for chocolatey, you should go to Yogurtland. However, in general, I like this store better than Yogurtland. They have wifi, places to sit inside, and their store is decorated brightly. Strangely enough, it is also a good place to study even though it is a frozen yogurt place.

Another froyo review but this is one of my favorite spot mainly because they have soy yogurt. You can actually taste it. So vegans, this is your spot in Berkeley!
I can’t write anything more than that, its a regular froyo place with all the same toppings and other flavors buttt Soy Yoghurt Soy Yoghurt allll the way!!!

As of this review, the price per ounce is $ 0.37 at both Tutti Frutti and Yogurtland. Oh how I miss the early days when they were both $ 0.30/oz.
As much as I like the nearby Yogurtland, they hardly ever have the taro flavor. Really there’s nothing wrong with the yogurt here, and if there was I couldn’t detect the difference in texture or taste.
But this place beats the Yogurtland on Bancroft and Telegraph because Tutti Frutti doesn’t actually WATCH you sample their yogurt flavors like Yogurtland does. The fact that the owner trusts us to not «over-​sample» is good enough for me to come have my dessert here.

Vegan reivew! — Their new offering of soy yogurt attracted me. I was tired of just getting sorbet everywhere!
The soy yogurt has a nice taste — you can definitely taste the soy but the texture is great and it makes for a great sweet treat. I want to go to Tutti Frutti just for this yogurt, all day every day!
I’d give them more stars if their toppings weren’t so dry and few in options. Other than that, the soy yogurt is worth a try if you’re vegan like me or lactose intolerant.

While this relatively new froyo joint never intrigued me before, Tutti Frutti suddenly leapt onto my radar when I noticed a sticker on their window announcing their new soy-​based and thus lactose-​free concoction. It was only a matter of days before I came in to get a taste of the stuff!
Admittedly, if you aren’t lactose-​intolerant, there’s no reason why you would choose soy over regular unless you randomly really like the bean flavor, because it is very strong. I myself am used to soy undertones in my food because I get a lot of dairy-​free goods, so I enjoyed the treat. I’d like to see them come out with more soy flavors in addition to plain, such as chocolate, though I’m sure they do not want to devote too many dispensers to flavors catering to a smaller consumer population.
Again, Tutti Frutti has now caught my attention. I found out they are cheaper than the bigger froyo brands around, have tables and seats to chat with friends, and also serve boba, though you would probably go to one of the many asian cafes nearby for the last. In any case, they seem to have something for everyone here.

I really wanted to give this place a good review. The employee there that day was helpful, they do have lots of froyo varieties and toppings, etc…
But, the taste sucks. I mean everyone does have different preferences for froyo and stuff, and I prefer tart-​y taste
ex: for me, a place like Yogurt Park is waaay too sweet…
Froyo here tasted 1) off, 2) was so tart-​y that the aftertaste clung onto my tongue…
I guess if I am in a very indulgent mood, then I’ll go to CREAM, or if I am in mood for froyo — GBC or Yogurtland… (that’s right — the GBC froyo is much better)

I made two mistakes tonight.
1) I didn’t go to Yogurt Park to satisfy my froyo craving.
2) I didn’t go to Yogurtland as an alternative/​back-​up to YoPo to satisfy my froyo craving.
Instead, I decided to try something new and opted for Tutti Frutti.
I was stoked upon seeing my favorite flavor (red velvet) and quickly filled my cup with red velvet and taro. Although there was a lot of toppings, I only got the almond slivers since none of others seemed that tantalizing.
I found all the flavors that I sampled (red velvet, taro, green tea, lychee) to be too much on the tart side. The lychee, I understand, but not the other traditionally «creamier» flavors.
As an avid froyo consumer, I ALWAYS finish my cup, down to the last morsel, usually in the form of an almond sliver BUT tutti frutti’s red velvet and taro were just too inappropriately tart for my liking and I had to toss the last bites out.
The cashier was nice, though! More than those at yogurtland, at least.

What I ate: Death by chocolate and guava froyo with almonds and crushed ‘Oreos’
Visit date: January 2, 2012
First time? Yes.
Self serve froyo and toppings. Can’t go wrong here. It was a cold night, but I wanted a cold treat and *insert heavenly sounds* appeared Tutti Frutti. I usually get a chocolate and a fruit froyo. Today I tried the death by chocolate (pretty good) and guava. I love guavas, but the guava froyo is a somewhat ‘acquired’ taste. My first bite was weird, but I had another taste and it started to grow on me. Definitely ask for taster cups if you’re unsure about a flavor… Lucky for me I ended up liking the guava.

In short, Tutti Frutti over Yogurtland.
It took a little while for the boyfriend & I to get ourselves to this fine establishment but we were so glad when we finally did. There were more flavors & they were much better & more yogurt’esque than other places like Yogurtland (read my review). Here is the list of flavors that we’ve tried & liked: Lychee, Mango, TF tart, Green apple, Peach, French vanilla, Cappuccino, death by chocolate, Find apple, & Blue berrilicious.
While I enjoy the additional tartness here, I have yet to find a place where the tartness matches that of Pinkberry’s (read my reviews). Another down side is that the texture of the frozen yogurt was too soft & so it melted too fast.
All in all, if I were still living in Berkeley & right above Yogurtland, I would choose to walk the 1.5 blocks in order to get some decent fro’yo.

Likes:
* Flavor selection: stuff you can’t always get at places like Yogurtland… taro, blueberry, lychee, mango…
* Service: the girl that was working this past Sunday afternoon/​evening was actually friendly and had a personality! A RARE find in the froyo world!
* Toppings bar: organized and CLEAN! fruit was fresh and they even had boba!
Dislikes:
* Consistency: a bit too icy for my likes, but I’d still return here over Yogurtland.

TIP: 7÷20÷11 to 7÷22÷11 is when they’re having a grand opening event. $ 1 for 12 ounces! They give out the smaller cups, so don’t be afraid to go over the top edge of the cup and add toppings! I was conservative and only got 6.5 oz.
TIP #2: Ask for a lid. The lid is domed, so you can pop it over your mountain of frozen yogurt and toppings!
TIP #3: There is no air conditioning inside! One of the people working there said that the building doesn’t have it, so the store doesn’t have it. There are fans, but on a warm day or night it can be unbearable. Skip the small tables inside and eat outside.
Flavor and texture are spot on. Cookies and cream was an odd color, but tasted like cookies and cream. Cappuccino tasted like cappuccino. Chocolate tasted like chocolate. It’s good when a flavor tastes like it should!
No sample cups, but that might have been because of the grand opening promo.
Give it a try, especially if you’re on Telegraph and you don’t want to walk up Bancroft to get to Yogurtland.

After being separated from Tutti Frutti when I moved away from San Diego, we are reunited once again now that this new location on Telegraph has taken over the spot of Ryno’s.
I come here because I love green tea frozen yogurt and its pretty good here (and apparently only seasonally-​existent or non-​existent at other yogurt shops in town). The topping selection is comparable to Yogurtland’s, although last time I checked they did not have chocolate chip cookie dough bites :(Otherwise, the fruit is fresh, they have tables inside that you can sit at, and their yogurt is pretty delicious.
Be warned: Tutti Frutti claims to have lower prices per ounce than other establishments, however they do not tare their scales and so you also pay for the price of the cup. I typically spend about $ 2 – 3 at yogurtland, while I spend $ 3 – 4 at Tutti Frutti for a similar amount of yogurt.

Tutti frutti over Yogurtland!
The consistency and texture of the yogurt here is great: smooth, thick, and icy! It’s so cold my teeth usually start hurting: p but I like that so much more than mushy, melting yogurt. Their array of toppings is also presented really nicely and I love the french vanilla + mango flavors. The only downside about this place is I think it’s more expensive than your typical yogurt shops.

We are frozen yogurt connoisseurs, so when we walked out of Fat Slice and saw this new froyo place right across the street, we… walked across the street and tried it, haha.
Before we even stepped foot into the establishment we thought, «This is crazy. Yogurtland is right around the corner. This place is going to get shut down.» But we now bite our tongues.
YOGURTLAND HAS MET ITS MATCH. (& that is hard for us to say being that we have been die-​hard loyal customers forever.)
The froyo here is immensely better than yogurtland. Even their original tart tasted better, and I didn’t even know that was possible. Their toppings are similar but they have more jellies and popping boba! Oh, and I (Johann) am a mochi enthusiast so when I saw they had the colorful AND plain mochi, I eeked. I (Melvin) enjoy the cheesecake bites and at first, I was disappointed because I thought they did not have it, but it turns out that they kept it in a fridge at the back to preserve its taste and texture. Good call, in my opinion. Just request it and it’s fresh for you.
OH, and it’s 1 cent cheaper than Yogurtland: 29 cents. We talked to the manager and he said that’s an initial price and it will be rising after the introductory period, BUT they should be starting a punch card program which is well-​worth the rise of a few cents. You see, Yogurtland carries no such punch card.
**** And for those of you who are being iffy about their lack of yogurt flavors, incompleteness, and whatnot. CHILL. This place has not even held its grand opening yet, so you can’t blame them. It’s more of an. ‘try us out and give us some feedback’ period. Wait to give your snarky reviews after the grand opening, just to be fair.
Am I missing anything else?
Ahh yes, one MAJOR advantage this place has over the Yogurtland around the corner is that it has INDOOR SEATING & seating for your little ones too! It’s so adorable!
We have always been annoyed that we had to walk around or stand in the cold eating our Yogurtland to the point where the froyo melts, but here: we can enjoy it in a sitting.
A++++++++++++++++ Rating. I wish I could give it 6 stars. And yes, Yogurtland has been knocked off its pedestal in our eyes. A new standard has been established!

Personally, I like Tutti Frutti the best among all the froyo places in Berkeley. I think Yogurtland is over-​hyped and tastes mass produced. I find the froyo at Tutti Frutti to have a smoother, richer consistency. Although they do not offer as many flavors as yogurtland I think their quality is a lot better. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they are a little bit cheaper than Yogurtland. 29cents/​oz instead of Yogurtland’s 30cents/​oz.
Also, I like their toppings bar a lot more interesting. You can find jellies, tapioca-​like balls that literally burst in your mouth. I love them! They have just as many topping items as yogurt land and everything seems more sanitary… maybe because there’s not always a large crowd hustling for froyo. I will definitely come here for my future yogurt cravings!

Often times when it comes to Froyo, the product drizzling down when you pull the handle is slightly soupy. I suppose if you like mixing in your toppings, like I do, this is not such a calamity. I was, however, tremendously impressed when the Death by Chocolate dropped down in thick ringlets. When I mixed in my M&Ms, chocolate chips, and Ghiradelli’s chocolate sauce, I could still taste the difference between this thicker froyo and some of the thinner ones I have had recently (cough, cough Yogurtland). And best part was that my concoction of wonder was just under $ 3. What a steal!
My only compliant is that they do not have Red Velvet (though I was told this might appear in the future) and that they have the mini M&Ms as a topping and not the full-​sized ones. It would actually be in their best interest to get the bigger ones because they weigh more and thus, people will pay more. Take note, Tutti Frutti.

tutti is where ryno was. nice setup. setup typical of tutti froyo places. some plastic seats inside. flatscreen with pics of patrons froyoing around.
froyo availability:
–original tart
–splenda strawberry: not too sweet, strawberry essence
–tarobly delicious: very sweet and tarolicious
–mango delight
–french vanilla
–pomegrante: sweet
–cappucino: coffee flavoring
–death by chocolate
–6 pours not available
pricing: .29 cents froyo & toppings. 7 fruit toppings, 9 yogurt poppers, jellies, and crumbeled coookies. 15 mochi, marshmellos, :rock, candies, chocolates, and nuts. ghiradelli syrups also available.
frodrips:
–wellspring froyo machine, customized laminated poly cup
–froyo frim, mostly oversweet, and a bit icy.
–service with a sweet smile. thought only japanese did that.
–wacky wabbit wating: 5 stars. mikey can afford the froyo here, likes to check out the toppings and the smiles. smiling chinese girls are a rarity to him.

I think Berkeley officially has a new winner when it comes to frozen yogurt. Yogurtland used to be my #1 choice, but all of their flavors have become too bland lately. Any fruit flavor just tastes the same. Papamingo has been crap from the start. Haven’t really heard of anything else. Now that Tutti Frutti is open, there’s finally another option.
Although the flavor selection was relatively sparse here, it was all the right stuff. I decided to try out chocolate, strawberry, mango, and pomegranate. The chocolate had a strange texture and not as flavorful as Yogurtland’s, so that was kind of a downer. The pomegranate, however, was pretty sour, just how I like it. The mango actually tasted like legit mango, and so did the strawberry. Great job with the flavors!
The toppings are all pretty typical, and they maintain their fresh fruit selection a lot better than Yogurtland, where all the fruit is either smushed or half rotten. They don’t have as much variety, but it’s all quality products. They also have these balls filled with mango and lychee juice, which are a great addition to yogurt.
Also, this doesn’t make that much of a difference, but $ 0.29/an ounce is the cheapest yogurt I’ve seen so far. A penny cheaper than Yogurtland goes a long way.

DATE WITH TORY L.
This place is one of the newer yogurt places near campus. It’s pretty cheap — 29 cents per ounce.
They’re got quite a few flavors and multiple fruits. They even have the jelly that you get at the bottom of boba if you want to and these things that look like boba but are filled with lychee or mango juice. It was quite delicious!
I am sad that they use plastic spoons there, but they’re all different colors!
There are three TVs in the store. One describing the process. one with a slideshow of pictures, and another one blank. The slideshow has some weird pictures of the place before it was open. I think that the owners should look through the pictures and see if there are nonappealing ones and delete those.
The fruit falling in water is cool some of the parts, but ALL over the store is a bit too much. The back wall has the benefits of yogurt, but it’s a bit weird to be honest.
OKAY AVERAGE PLACE. MAYBE WILL BE BACK AGAIN.

Cheapest self serve frozen yogurt rates in the area at 29 cents per ounce. They’ve got all the usual suspects in terms of flavors and toppings. One plus is that there is multi-​flavored mochi and one minus is that they don’t have condensed milk. I hope they also switch to compostable spoons sometime soon.