Yolato

location closed!!!

Nummies! The regular is sweet and tangy! Sure to please that sugar rush.

Maybe I’m a Pinkberry snob, but I thought this froyo was just OK. I mean, if you’re going to spend this much money on froyo, why not just go get Pinkberry or Red Mango? Plus, the atmosphere at the other places are a lot more fun and inviting.
Overall, this place isn’t bad if you need a froyo fix and there’s no Pinkberry in sight.

pinkbery with a Y. in case you’re wondering, that is not a good thing.
the dessert you could have had instead of this, well, that one is now lost forever.

ferrero rocher gelado! enough said!

Pretty good fro-​yo. I liked the taste and the creamy consistency. But! The fruits were thawed frozen, semi-​, mushy, semi-​icy miserable excuses for fresh fruit. Pretty gross. It sort of ruined the whole fro-​yo experience. The counter is also in a little pizza joint, so it’s got a little greasy feeling. Not the best experience. Probably won’t come back.

I really want to give this place 5 stars. If I were not an anal ingredient-​obsessed person, I absolutely would. I must reveal, with great horror, that yolato gelato (but not the sorbetto!) contains HYDROGENATED OIL. Yes, that vile, vile substance single-​handedly responsible for all diet related health problems in the Western world. And I’m only exaggerating a little about its evilness.
Beyond the nasty trans fat (and it’s less than 2% according to their website, which is better than more than 2%, but still TERRIBLE), their products also contain a bunch of not so pleasant stabilizers and such.
I’d walked 15 blocks or so in the hot sun and despite having had some frozen dessert earlier (Tuesday was the day of 3 frozen desserts, as I attempt to try all frozen things in all flavours in the entire city), their yolato/​sorbetto looked too good to resist.
I got a grande which was $ 4.99 after tax (I spend more money on dessert these days than nearly anything else…), and was allotted 3 flavours. I chose coconut yolato, mango sorbetto, and pineapple sorbetto. I adore anything with coconut, and the yolato didn’t disappoint. It did not taste yogurt-​y at all, and was true to the gelato style (dense, smooth, and rich, but not super-​creamy like custard or american ice cream).
The sorbettos were INCREDIBLE. The mango was packed with flavour. The pineapple was fresh and juicy. Neither tasted like sorbet — they were rich and creamy. I couldn’t believe they were water based. I tasted the peach sorbetto as well and it was like the mango — bursting with extreme fruitiness. Overall, my assortment was filling but not heavy. Perfect for the day.
The ladies behind the counter were most helpful, the store was clean and bright (though the pizza opposite looked dreadful), and the actual yolato display was delectable. My serving was also very generous, to make up for the price.
I’m tempted to boycott on principle of the yucky ingredients, but I know I’ll go back some time at least for the sorbetto.

Apples and oranges. Yolato is creamy. Pinkberry is kinda icy… ish. I never executed a head-​to-​head taste test, but both seem to have the same flavor in my mind. The two are equally satisfying in their own ways, but if I had to choose one, it’d definitely be Pinkberry. Can’t exactly put my finger on why.
Pros:
1) ||Texture||. Deliciously Creamy
2) ||Taste||. decent
3) ||Short Lines||.
Cons: ||Toppings didn’t seem as fresh.||, ||Not pinkberry.||, ||Bloating.||

I’m officially torn between Pinkberry and Yolato. (In my mind, they fall under the same category.) The Yolato’s plain soft serve is creamier than Pinkberry’s soft serve… as sweet and possibly more satisfying. They also have mochi balls as one of the toppings and came out with green tea flavor, too… and on days when I want something other than yogurt, they have sorbets, gelato and yolatte/coffee…and they have the yogurt flavor gelato that I absolutely love…
Okay, Yolato wins!
Update: I’m deducting a star upon realizing that their toppings aren’t really up to par… not as fresh and very limited despite what’s on the menu. AND after my first visit to FLURT, I now know who the real winner is!

Well, for my first review ever i shall Unilocal!ever so loudly about the tasty goodness that is, «Yolato.» First off, upon your inaugural visit to any Yolato you are able to taste test as many of these yummy concoctions to your heart’s content. I tried Coconut, Peanut Butter, Nutella (the famed Italian chocolate treat), Rocher (yes the little goodies of goodness) and hazelnut! WOW. The mix is creamy, delicious and healthier than good old Ice Cream, without losing the flavor. Yolato flavors also contain pieces of it’s respective flavor within it, making it a dastardly little piece of heaven.
After my samplings, I opted for a Peanut Butter and Nutella mixture — YUMMY. Went very well together. There were about 6 of us and we all had our own favorites — they also have toppings to sprinkle…
In the end, i want to buy a franchise, i kid you not! We will be seeing these pop-​up like Starbuck’s.
this particular location is very interesting however as it is across from F.I.T. — so plenty of eye candy as well, and shares space with a Cuban Diner and a Pizzeria… quite odd. but they also have WiFi access and computers.
I love New York.

After hearing about the Yolato hype, I decided to try it myself. I had the chocolate (hell, if an ice cream shop can’t do standards like chocolate or vanilla well, they shouldn’t be in the business). The chocolate was creamy and not too sweet at all. It was airy and fresh, perfect for a hot day.
If you are looking for some dense, thick and chocolatey ice cream, then don’t come to Yolato. Come if you want light and refreshing goodness. :)

hazelnut + nutella = induces horniness
DELICIOUS! The cute server gave us an extra large «small» serving, while Tali discussed her disappointment in realizing he is gay. Great «yolato», especially since there is the illusion of healthiness… We chowed it down in less than 5 minutes, and none of it fell either considering the cup was totally overflowing. I am totally going here again.

Hazelnut + chocolate + «frozenness» = delicious.
The shop:
I saw this store pop up a few weeks ago near the office. Being a creature of indulgence, I simply had to try it. I found out there were other locations of the store, but this is the first I’ve ever seen. Yolato shares a dining space with a pizza place. It’s a bit cramped, but seemed clean (although this could be due to it still being new).
The goods:
The frozen yogurt/​gelato/​whatever they call it is delicious. I tried a few flavors before settling on a mix of Ferrero Rocher and Nutella. Bonus points for allowing you to mix flavors, even with a small cup, for no extra charge (My one criticism of Rice to Riches).
Overall 4 stars. It wasn’t the best I’ve ever had, but it was delicious. It’s a little pricier than I care for, though not ridiculously priced. I’d definitely go back, even if it was just to get another taste of the birthday cake flavor. Also, I need to try the crepes.