Yogurt World is a cool tasty treat

June 12, 10:27 AMSan Diego Dessert Restaurants ExaminerCassandra Altmann

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It sounds a bit trendy–going to one of many self-serve yogurt places with fruitastic names or Utopian titles and believing that 34 cents an ounce for fro-yo is completely acceptable, but there are many reasons one could reach out for the chilly treat. In comparison to its denser and decadent counterpart (ice cream), one can convince his or her self that it is a nearly guilt-free delight and if one chooses the fruit flavors it actually goes toward your daily required fruits and vegetables.

There’s also the simple reason of it sounded good, or because it lends its-self to the kind of communal gratification that bucking the star does. There are various reasons for the craving, but whatever the reason be sure that you will be completely satisfied by your very own epicurean masterpiece.

Yogurt World located on Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa is a favorite possibly because of the near-death experience everyone who tries parking in the strip-mall parking lot is guaranteed to have–it just makes you feel as though you’ve earned a soothing sorbet as a reward. Not really-but if you don't manage to come during the quiet times and skip the crowd, don't let the line out the door deter you. The worst part of a crowded experience is watching the constant grazing. I completely understand the tenacity behind a perfect developed cup of yogurt and that straying away from those dependable flavors is a difficult thing to do. However, be mindful and don't let the excitement  cause you to lose all sense of propriety and manners as you go from one fountain to the next with an itty bitty paper-cup to ensure you pick the very best flavors from the lot.  Tip: Don't forget to try the swirl options (the center lever between two flavors).

After cautiously ignoring the larger cup and the family size bucket, I usually opt for a single-portioned cup to begin. My selections are always the same three tried and true flavors and a wild card, always coming out as a new and improved Neapolitan. Strawberry Tart at the bottom, followed by Vanilla Custard, and finished by Chocolate Custard.  However, there are also the popular flavors: Green Tea Tart, Plain Tart, Mango Tart, California Strawberry, Peanut Butter, and a good five other wild cards that change periodically. As for toppings, I chose mini dark chocolate chips. A fantastic textural addition!  You can choose from a variety of cereals, toffee, fresh fruit, syrups, lychee, even mini mochi.

Of course saying that creating it is only half the fun is an understatement. Eating my frozen yogurt carries the majority of the fun responsibility.  Between the ever changing range of flavors and stable mini-bins of toppings, there are an astounding ways to assort, build, create, and concoct your frozen treat to your liking.  I'd love to see pics of your curious and delicious creations! 

Stop by at any three of the following locations:

Yogurt World – Kearny Mesa
4646 Convoy St
Ste 113
San Diego, CA 92111

Yogurt World – Mira Mesa
8995 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92126

And for the UCSD Students and Faculty, Yogurt World is also on the UCSD campus in La Jolla. If you do not have a parking pass I would suggest visiting the other two locations.