Snowberry

Even though this place is closed and I have never been here, I wanted to give it 1 star for poor business planning. If you open a yogurt store that no one can see, people aren’t going to go there. And who would want to eat snow (especially if it were of the yellow variety)?

This is the one of what will be a continuing series of reviews of Pinkberry knock-​offs:
First off, I guess it’s a little unfair to label this a knock-​off, as I read their pamphlet at the store and saw that Iceberry has been a chain in South Korea since 1999. I guess it’s just that Pinkberry hit it big first, so all other seem to be bandwagon jumpers.
Initial reaction is positive.
The yogurt is very cold and hard, so it doesn’t get all melty & watery 5 minutes into eating. I like that. The flavor is a good tart, and the dark chocolate chips & marshmallows were a splendid toppings duo.
The toppings selection is quite extensive. Lots of fruit & dry toppings to choose from.
The girl working the counter was either really shy, or bored, or something, but she wasn’t very friendly. Friendly always makes for a better experience. Oh well.
on edit: Have been back since, with different staff working, and attitude and friendliness factor was way up. Much better, now.
All in all, I’d rate Snowberry near the top of the pack.
Oh, also, they have a nice selection of teas. Green tea, white tea, decaf, herbal. Probably 25 different varieties. Did not try, but the menu looked appealing.

I have tried so many yogurt places (unbiasedly), and none satisfy my craving like this one. I don’t understand the bad reviews — It’s delicious. I love their peach and mango and the people there are always so friendly! They remember us every time we visit and they’ve never skimped on our toppings. Just the other day, I was craving me some fro-​yogurt but didn’t want to make the drive. So we settled on another local place. And while it was cute, I was disappointed. Yup. Nothing can compare to these guys in my eyes. So I’ll make the drive next time.

This was very icy. VERY icy. and expensive. The yogurt kind of just solidified in a way and reminded me too much of ice cream instead of frozen yogurt. Moreover, it had a very powdery feel/​taste to it and nasty aftertaste.

This is some of the best yogurt around! Why does everything have to be considered a wanna-​be or Pinkberry knockoff? Perhaps they just happened to enter the booming yogurt market slightly later… at least their yogurt is really yogurt and not some mystery powder. And their generosity was noted too. The local Pinkberry is so stingy with their servings you’d think you were being punished for not ordering toppings.
The Snowberry in Westwood pleased the palate more than my local Kiwiberri and was sweeter both on the tongue and in the store. That is, the service was fast and friendly and I got a frequent visitor card to keep me going back.
I am pleased to announce that my plain small yogurt was a mere $ 3 and it was a hearty serving, filling up the little cup. I’m just sad that I don’t live closer, otherwise this Snowberry WOULD INDEED be my local yogo shop.

okay place for frozen yogurt. the lack of customers make me wonder about the freshness of the fruits though…
taste-​wise, the yogurt was okay… the good thing was that there were no lines!

Two friends and I tried various (read: very many) frozen yogurt with toppings/​Pinkberry knockoffs around town the other day and Snowberry was one of the more awful ones. We took notes (seriously) because we were going to get mixed up with which was which but this is one of the two places that I distinctly remember as being one of the worst for the regular yogurt flavor.
It is cheaper than Pinkberry but the only reason I can think of anyone going here instead is that it just happens to be closer to wherever you are. But good news! Red Mango is tastier and not as far of a walk as Pinkberry.

Tucked away in a little corner next to EXPO, Snowberry is one of my favorite froyo shops. Why? Because it’s so close to campus and the employees are super nice!
Prices: For a small with three toppings you’ll pay $ 3.95. This is what I usually get since they actually give you quite a bit of yogurt.
Choices: The yogurt comes in three flavors: green tea, peach, and mango. The peach is pretty good whereas the mango has almost no flavor. Snowberry has pretty typical toppings plus a few that customers have requested.
Décor: Since Snowberry isn’t in a hugely populated location, you can usually find seats in here. The place looks like a cheap imitation of Pinkberry, but it doesn’t detract from enjoying your yogurt.

I’m a frozen yogurt fanatic and let me tell you this: Snowberry doesn’t cut it at all. It is like a replica of Pinkberry; a watered down Pinkberry. Yeah yeah it is cheaper than Pinkberry or Fiore, probably by a buck or two, but hey add another buck or two and treat yourself some real frozen yogurt.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but what’s with their selections of toppings? It seems to me that Snowberry has a less healthy version of toppings than Pinkberry. Well, it is good that they try to distinct themselves from Pinkberry or other similar stores, but some of their toppings are just whack.
I was the most disappointed by the slushy watered down texture of their green tea flavored frozen yogurt. There is just no «tanginess», «fluffiness» or the «melt-​in-​your-​mouth» feeling I get from Pinkberry or Fiore.
Also, it’s amazing how they can make a normal fruit topping taste watered down. I guess the «watered down» thing is their thaaang.
Maybe it was a hot day; maybe something was wrong with their machine that day; maybe I’m too picky, but I’m not spending another buck at Snowberry.

Basically it’s a knock-​off of Pink Berry, but it’s slightly cheaper. It’s actually less flavorful than the real Pink Berry though. I probably would never come back. I’d just rather go to the real deal.

I don’t get what’s with all the Snowberry animosity. This place is way more awesome than its more popular spiritual brethren, and the staff was nothing but nice to me. They know they are fighting an uphill battle, but I think their customer service proves they are willing to put up a good fight.
It is never crowded here, and you get a punch card so that you can obtain a freebie after you have patronized this establishment enough times. What’s not sweet about that?
Plus, Mr. Snowberry is quite the looker. And his mango yogurt is top notch. And let’s face it; everyone loves the underdog. Except for jerks.

This place is just okay. Sure, for $ 3.95, you can get a small frozen yogurt and three toppings and, other than green tea and plain flavored yogurt, you can also peach and mango flavored fro-​yo too. The small size is bigger than the Pinkberry small, which is definitely a plus but, I still prefer Pinkberry, which is a short walk away from this place, because I like my frozen yogurt more tart.
The good things about this place are that there are no lines (probably because everyone else and their mommas are at Pinkberry) and the space of the store is much larger than the Pinkberry’s here in Westwood. There’s also tons of toppings and the ever-​so-​sought mochi available as well as tea, just in case you feel like buying something to drink.

UPDATE: 5÷1÷08 I think they have closed or are temporarily closed for remodeling.
It is a tad bit sweeter than other «berry’s»
a few more topping options
a few more flavor options
a few less people in line in front of you
and a little cheaper than it’s more famous competitor
but when it’s all said and done, my taste buds are just about as happy with this as many other yogurt places I’ve tried.
Red Mango is tastier, a much creamier, though.
This hidden yogurt spot in westwood is going to have to step it up a notch to compete. Can anybody see their small signage behind that tree on the road not-​so-​traveled in westwood?
There isn’t really any place to sit outside, so I end up strolling the streets of westwood with my cup holder, aka the owner.
Try it with marshmallows!