Orange Leaf Yogurt

This place is now out of business/​closed. The yogurt did not taste as good as it did when they first opened, maybe that had something to do with it.

I’m usually not a big fan of yogurt that you weigh. I would rather get a large cup for a flat rate and not have shopper’s anxiety over how much I am going to spend. My husband and I ate dinner across the street from Orange Leaf and I really wanted yogurt, so it fit the bill. I had eaten here before I started doing gluten free and I have to say the confetti cake yogurt is «the bomb» gosh that makes me feel so 1990’s by saying that. Since I had to avoid gluten, all other flavors of yogurt are gluten free and I was able to top off with a little white chocolate fudge and sprinkles. For $ 4.50 my big bowl of yogurt was still a good deal and way cheaper than a restaurant dessert which would have been smaller.

I’m frozen yogurt obsessed and orange leaf fit the bill. Thankfully too, because I drove about 20 minutes for some frosty goodness.
From what I’ve had, this is the best frozen yogurt in town, the perfect balance between icy and creamy. My only complaint is that the topping selection is limiting. Where are my cheesecake bites? and the mochi was hardened with a stale taste.
This isn’t going to be a regular stop due to the distance from where I live, but I’m sure I’ll be back eventually. Tip: If you have to drive as far as I do, get a large and work your way through it in a few sittings.

My wife and I used to visit Orange Leaf all the time, but three recent experiences have left us considering other frozen yogurt options. Here’s what pushed us past the point of no return:
1. On a recent weeknight, we arrived at 9:30 PM for some dessert. From outside, we could see that the employees had already sealed up all the toppings, and they were sitting on a push cart ready to be put away. I asked one of the employees what time they closed at, and he said 9:30, but that they started getting everything ready at 9:15. The website says 10:00, and I’m sure the door says the same, but I couldn’t tell because it was propped open.
2. We took some friends to Orange Leaf about a week ago. One of them got chocolate yogurt, but when she started eating it, she said that something tasted funny about it. Sure enough, we all tried it, and it definitely had an «off» taste to it. When we brought it to the attention of an employee, she went and tasted some for herself and agree with us. She closed the machine down, but she didn’t offer to let our friend get a replacement. When we pushed the issue, she reluctantly agreed.
3. About two months ago, my wife and I brought some family members to Orange Leaf at around 9 PM. When we were putting our toppings on, my wife wanted something that had already been covered with plastic wrap (see #1 above). My wife asked an employee if she could access the covered container, and the employee huffed and puffed and acted all put out by it. That experience alone left a bad taste in our mouth (and I’m not talking about #2 above!).
So, we might decide to give Orange Leaf one more chance, but just because the yogurt is good. It certainly wouldn’t be for the service.

Very tasty frozen yogurt. LOVE the concept — even better that it’s «eco-​friendly». Reasonably priced with lots of choices. The staff was friendly & explained how everything worked. They even allowed us to taste EVERY flavor before we decided which ones to make our yogurt creation from. They switch out the flavors periodically change it up a bit. If we lived closer would treat myself everyday. Hope they expand into other areas of Arizona to have one closer to where we live.

I went here after purchasing a Groupon, it was first time going to one of the self-​serve yogurt places but we quickly figured it out. For our first visit with our groupon, my husband and I loaded up two of the 16 oz cups (they also have a larger 24 oz size). I stuck with basic vanilla, topped with strawberries, blueberries, and white chocolate chips. Hubs had a mix of cheesecake and chocolate covered in just about every topping. It was a great treat and we’ve since been back to try other flavors and combos! I tried the dairy free strawberry combined with vanilla on my last visit — the dairy free isn’t as creamy (to be expected) but tastes good — like a frozen fruit smoothie. I think this place will get more popular as it gets hotter here in Southern AZ.

The best! It tastes too good to be healthy! Yet it is. Every flavor I have tried is absolutely delicious. They all taste like they have real ingredients. The staff is wonderful and friendly. This beats out all other serve yourself yogurt places, hands down!

Yep, Orange Leaf is bright orange and green on the inside. The cups are huge — 16 ounces and 24 ounces. I tried six different flavors and usually a couple bite-​sized squirts leads to a $ 3.50 bill at other places. Here at Orange Leaf, my total was around $ 2!
Here are my takes on the flavors:
— no sugar added cinnamon and vanilla — mmmm, wow, this is amazing and not artificial tasting
— blueberry and banana — reminds me of a smoothie
— chocolate raspberry — gross, fake and chalky
— chocolate cheesecake — wow, this is great, two flavors in one for real
— tart — not very tart, not vanilla-​y, tastes almost like plain refrigerated yogurt — i guess i can see how this would be a good base for fruit
— coffee — very strong, reminds me of a rich mocha
Toppings are normal, but there was one unique one — popping boba. Yep, they are little goldenrod tapioca pearls that you pop like balloons in your mouth and it tastes like a mild lychee flavor coming out. Try it!
I am a fan and would like to try more flavors so I know the best kinds. I was a little nervous at first because the yogurt was very drippy when first coming out, but their machines are digital to assure the right temperature. There are a lot of kids usually here so sometimes you want to douse yourself in the big bottles of hand sanitizer they have there.

We went right before Christmas and enjoyed many of the holiday flavors on «tap». The plain tart yogurt is still my fave, but the red velvet is pretty yummy too. Can’t say that it tastes anything like the real thing, but who cares. I have been won over by its artificially colored and unidentified flavor.
I learned my lesson last time and didn’t load up with toppings which seem to be what tips the scale in the price department, especially the fruit which makes sense. My husband being the «frugal» person he is likes to load up on the plain tart and take it to go… once at home he adds his own toppings.
As an added bonus we took my mother-​in-​law on a Monday and she got a $ 1 off her order. They have other great specials for teachers and active duty military, police, etc. You gotta respect local businesses who take care of their locals!

We found this place when we were looking for an ice cream place because our normal place was closed for the holidays. What a find, the place was great. The staff was very helpful. Since I have never been to a self serve Yogurt place, I was a little unsure what to do. The staff explained everything and it turned out to be pretty easy. The Yogurt was good and there was plenty of toppings. The store was clean and there was ample seating. I will definitely go here again.

Super friendly and helpful staff. 14 flavors. Lots of toppings. Very affordable. Will definatly return.