I have a sweet tooth, so don't be surprised if every other post on something to do in Hamden will involve a sweet treat some way or another. You would be surprised how many ice cream shops, bakeries, cafes, cake shops we have in town.
I love ice cream and when Frozen Yogurt places started popping up again about a year an half ago, I wasn't quick to try it, I admit I liked my old-fashion ice cream served to me by a person, tell them my favorite toppings and wait in delight as they created my personal treat.
But, eventually, I was convinced that I just had to try the new self-serve frozen yogurt craze. I have had frozen yogurt before, TCBY was the ultimate frozen yogurt place when I was growing up.
I was a bit intimidated to go into Froyo World, I guess I thought it was just for the younger folk, the pastel colors, music, and bright lights, I almost ran out of there. But the half-hearted smile and the "Welcome to Froyo World" that is yelled at everyone that walks in pulled me back in, surprisingly.
I picked up my pink cup, there are two sizes: large and x-large (yellow cup) and looked through all the options, and there are quite a few flavors and types, you have the traditional frozen yogurt and tart, and then many flavors to choose from. I am a chocolate and vanilla type of gal, so that's what I went for. I pulled the lever down and out poured my treat.You decide how much you put in, and it is hard not serve yourself a lot.
Next, my favorite part, toppings, there are a variety of toppings, you have cut up fruit like strawberries, mango, kiwi, or blueberries, the traditional sprinkles, nuts, and then candy toppings like m&ms, snickers, peanut butter cups, oreos, and the list goes on.
After you finish putting the toppings on, its time to pay. Place the cup on the scale and you pay by the weight, about $.49 an ounce. I paid for two very full cups and it was about $9.50, so about 4.75 each, so compared to most places, that's about right, or even less expensive. It all depends on how much yogurt and toppings you serve yourself.
So, why the craze? Now that I am part of the craze, I know, I am disappointed in myself too, but it's hard not to stop, I go about once a week and I thought about why I went, the obvious reason is that it tastes good, the light taste of frozen yogurt mixed with my personally selected treats.
But there are other reasons too:
1. I like that I don't have to scream across a long line my toppings and flavors. When I go to the traditional places, I find myself rushed to choose a flavor, and I don't feel like giving them a list of all the toppings I desire, so I end up always choosing one, but with the self-serve craze, I get to indulge in any flavor and any topping I want, because no one is watching me or asking me any questions.
2. Self-Serve, you see it in the market, I used to see it at the post-office (I miss that Kiosk so much), there is a small sense of accomplishment knowing you did it all by yourself. I think it's a part of who we are, we don't need someone to serve it to us, we can do it ourselves, it's faster and we know how we like it.
3. Lastly, aren't we all just tired of the lack of customer service. I don't know about you, but when I go into places I feel like I am burden to them, that I shouldn't be there, not with self-serve, I am on my own, and I treat myself the very best.
If you haven't tried it yet, do it, it's fun and different! It can get a little crowded depending on the time and day you go, but there are seats outside, or go for a walk around the shops.
See you there!
Next, my favorite part, toppings, there are a variety of toppings, you have cut up fruit like strawberries, mango, kiwi, or blueberries, the traditional sprinkles, nuts, and then candy toppings like m&ms, snickers, peanut butter cups, oreos, and the list goes on.After you finish putting the toppings on, its time to pay. Place the cup on the scale and you pay by the weight, about $.49 an ounce. I paid for two very full cups and it was about $9.50, so about 4.75 each, so compared to most places, that's about right, or even less expensive. It all depends on how much yogurt and toppings you serve yourself.
So, why the craze? Now that I am part of the craze, I know, I am disappointed in myself too, but it's hard not to stop, I go about once a week and I thought about why I went, the obvious reason is that it tastes good, the light taste of frozen yogurt mixed with my personally selected treats.
But there are other reasons too:
1. I like that I don't have to scream across a long line my toppings and flavors. When I go to the traditional places, I find myself rushed to choose a flavor, and I don't feel like giving them a list of all the toppings I desire, so I end up always choosing one, but with the self-serve craze, I get to indulge in any flavor and any topping I want, because no one is watching me or asking me any questions.
2. Self-Serve, you see it in the market, I used to see it at the post-office (I miss that Kiosk so much), there is a small sense of accomplishment knowing you did it all by yourself. I think it's a part of who we are, we don't need someone to serve it to us, we can do it ourselves, it's faster and we know how we like it.
3. Lastly, aren't we all just tired of the lack of customer service. I don't know about you, but when I go into places I feel like I am burden to them, that I shouldn't be there, not with self-serve, I am on my own, and I treat myself the very best.
If you haven't tried it yet, do it, it's fun and different! It can get a little crowded depending on the time and day you go, but there are seats outside, or go for a walk around the shops.
See you there!
Froyo World
2100 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
1-203-891-5560
Mon-Sun: 11am-11pm
2100 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
1-203-891-5560
Mon-Sun: 11am-11pm
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