As a sweet tooth at heart, stepping into Cherry Berry felt like I'd walked into a dream, a fro-yo heaven! They hooked me immediately with their wide range of dessert-style frozen yogurts topped with an array of toppings. The best part was that I had the freedom to create my own unique flavor combination. The feeling of personalizing my own dessert was oddly satisfying!
Cherry Berry is more than just a yogurt bar, it's a place that lets you indulge without guilt. Serving a variety of frozen yogurts, gelatos, custards, sorbets, everything offered on their menu was a reinvention of my beloved dairy ice-cream but healthier. With over 50 flavors to choose from and 50 different toppings - wow! The choice felt limitless. I could shuffle different flavors and toppings in every visit, how exciting! From my observation, they do run some wonderful promotions like buy 4, get 1 free which could make the deal even sweeter on my future visits.
Keen to know more about Cherry Berry? Check out their website, accessible here.
Where can you find a Cherry Berry yogurt bar?
If you live in North America like I do, you're in luck. Cherry Berry currently operates around 30 stores in the US, and there's also one in Vancouver, Canada. Cherry Berry's vision to branch out and spread their deliciousness globally is quite exciting. I can't wait to see more of Cherry Berry when I'm on the move!
The high concentration of Cherry Berry stores in the Midwest, particularly in Minneapolis, makes it a delight for locals and visitors alike. But hey, those of us from the East and West coasts are still waiting for our share of this delightful experience!
What sets Cherry Berry apart?
Cherry Berry had me become a kid all over again, making my own sundae! The freedom to create my fro-yo from scratch with no limit to toppings or flavor combinations - I couldn't ask for a more personalized dessert experience. To top it all, the price was determined by the weight in ounces, so I had complete control over not just my flavor, but also the cost and portion size. No wonder Cherry Berry enjoys such popularity!
There's no kids' menu per se, but ironically, it's the perfect place for kids. After all, who wouldn't love to create their own portion-controlled dessert?
What's cooking at Cherry Berry?
While frozen yogurt takes up a big part of Cherry Berry's menu, they are categorized into low-fat, fat-free, and no added sugar. The abundance of flavors kept me spoilt for choice! From classics to seasonals like pumpkin pie and candy cane, to surprisingly delightful flavors like rocky road and toffee popcorn, they've got it all.
Besides their signature frozen yogurts, Cherry Berry took my culinary journey to a whole new level with their introduction of fruit sorbets, plant-based frozen yogurts and, wait for it, edible cookie dough! The budding foodie within me fluttered with excitement at the sight of such versatile options. And then there were chocolates, candies, sprinkles, fresh fruits, nuts, sauces galore to choose from for the toppings. Needless to say, my sweet tooth was on cloud nine!
How to order from Cherry Berry?
The DIY principle of Cherry Berry lets you serve yourself. Just pick up a cup, fill it with your favorite fro-yo, garnish it with the toppings of your choice, and voila! Your dessert is ready to be devoured. Needless to say, the satisfaction of creating your own dessert is a unique joy. As everything here revolves around 'creating your own mixture', there's no delivery option. They do offer click-and-collect service at some stores though. For someone like me who craves the experience of hand-crafting my dessert, the option of eating in or taking away was perfect!
Does Cherry Berry cater to dietary restrictions?
I was very impressed by Cherry Berry's thoughtful approach to cater to special dietary needs. Their range of vegetarian-friendly (except for candies containing gelatin), dairy-free, and vegan desserts is commendable. If you have allergies or intolerances, their website has a detailed list of all the flavors and associated allergen products, which is super helpful!
When can you visit Cherry Berry?
While the opening hours vary, most Cherry Berry stores I spotted open around 2pm and close at 8pm. However, I was delighted to find that city-based Cherry Berry yogurt bars are open from 11am to 9pm. It's always recommended to check their official store pages for specific details.
I found Cherry Berry tune well with my health goals! The fro-yo served is a healthier alternative to traditional ice-cream, with most being either low-fat or completely fat-free. And the best part? You hold the reins of your dessert composition. So you can choose how healthy (or decadent) you want it to be!
Can you enjoy Cherry Berry at home?
Due to their unique serving style and proprietary recipes, you won't be able to scoop up Cherry Berry from supermarket shelves. While they haven't shared any official recipes as yet, you can find similar 'copycat' recipes on the internet. A real delight for the DIY-enthusiast in me!
My Cherry Berry Experience
Pros:
- Wide range of flavors and toppings.
- Healthy, low-fat and dairy-free options.
- Desserts are made to order, so you control the size and cost.
- Very accommodating to dietary restrictions.
Cons:
- Store locations are limited, mostly in the Midwest.
- No home delivery option available currently.
- Lack of a dedicated kids' menu can be a downside for some parents.
- Flavors and toppings vary by location, may lack consistency for some people.