Yogen Fruz

This is one of my all time favorite froyo joints. You get to choose the fruit (s) you’d like for the yogurt flavor and up to 3 toppings. I’m all for the mango fro yo with yogurt chips, fruity pebbles, and strawberries. YUM! =D

I went here because Chill had a really long line. Not exactly 1 to 1 comparison but it is what it is.
So it’s pretty expensive here, and they portions of toppings is a little sparse. Overall, the concept is good and the flavors are fun. But I was a little miffed at the cost. Maybe I am too used to these new pay for weight getups that are popping up all over. Because 7 bucks would get me a lot more at some of those places… But, back on topic.
Nothing special about this place. If you are really lookin for some froyo, check it out, but there are better places for this treat. Obviously if you are in the mall, your options are limited.

Froyo in the mall.
It’s not the best vendor of froyo — it’s just average.

Stopped in here for a quick treat during our Saturday shop-​a-​thon. There were plenty of flavors, but we opted for the mint chocolate chip. The froyo had an interesting flavor, but the best part were the little chocolate shavings they put on top. I just want to dive in a big pool of chocolate shavings, attempt to swim around, drown a little, swallow my way to the top, and then ask for a glass of water to wash it all down.
I will for sure go to Yogen Fruz for something sweet when I’m at Woodfield again.

Well HELLO mint chocolate chip FRO YO! DELISH! It had just the right amount of mint and chocolate and they put these little shavings of chocolate all around the yogurt, AMAZING. Only down side was sharing it with my boyfriend…

I told my +1 that I was seriously craving some chocolate, and suggested we find some ice cream before our 7:30 movie. Not knowing that the Ben + Jerry’s that used to be across from Marshall’s is long gone (and I probably aged myself just now…), we pulled up his handy-​dandy Unilocal app and found a few options: Yogen Fruz and «the other place» by The Icing that had a line of unwelcoming self-​serve machines. Hmm. Yogen Fruz it is!
We’re both Yogen Fruz noobs, so we kind of stood around and gaped at the menu and machinery for a few minutes before we decided. I, of course, got the chocolate, and he opted for mango. We were warned that «There may be a few chocolate chips in the mango, because (I) made a mint chocolate chip before you guys came.»
Hmm. Ooo-​k. Is it typical that remnants of previous orders would be in your order? Minty + chocolate-​y mango didn’t sound too appealing, but my +1 responded with good humor and said it was fine.
It was interesting to watch the process, though it looks menacing. All I know is that some frozen bits of mango were scooped out and went underneath a giant drill, the girl pumped the drill, and a short time later some frozen yogurt appeared. I DO like that you actually saw the product that went into the machine. You know, actual pieces of fruit. Kinda makes you want to pat yourself on the back for the health factor. Or something.
Yes, there were chocolate chips in the mango, but I guess we were forewarned. We each opted for a «medium» size ($ 5+), but I was disappointed that the cups were only filled about ²⁄₃ of the way. Is that also standard?
The chocolate was good, but not very chocolate-​y. It didn’t get as much of a show, since it came from some package that I think had «pudding» on the label. No back-​patting for me.
The Yogen Fruz itself was just alright — not too mind-​blowing. I had a better time with my +1 (especially after he began mixing HIS mango + MY chocolate for himself like a mad scientist, the weirdo). I think next time we’ll try a different place.

So i love frozen yogurt so eversince this place opened up a few years ago. of course had to try it! love the mango topping the best! Its perfect treat in summer time!

Not a fan, they use frozen fruit for their mix-​ins. Also the people behind the counter gave me absolutely no guidance on what was what even though I made it clear I had no idea what was going on. With other fro yo/​ice cream alternatives around I won’t be back.

I’m a huge fan. Although now I like Red Mango better, but Yogen Fruz was my first «fro-​yo crush.» I have tried every flavor and combination. I also like Yogli Mogli that has opened up in Wheaton. In short, no matter what, Yogun Fruz will always have a soft spot in my heart.

The problem? I left my heart in San Francisco.
I was on the west coast a couple of weeks ago and was introduced to some amazing fro-​yo joints: Tuttimelon, Pinkberry, Yo Cup … loved them all. Since returning home, I’ve been craving some of that west coast tart frozen yogurt, so I drove out to Woodfield (I hate Woodfield … strike one for a most annoying location) to give Yogen Fruz a try.
Big disappointment. I likes me some tart fro-​yo and they do not deliver in that respect. I would almost describe the taste as savory, with kind of cheese/​seaweed-​y notes. (really, seaweed? yes, really.)
I did not finish the cup, which is a big deal for me.
I give them one star for the nice lady behind the counter.

I like this place because the yogurt IS healthy and low in fat and calories but it really is a hit or miss. Most of the time its good but you could defnitly tell when they dont clean their machines and that bothers me. Its a good place to go to if youre at the mall but nothing else. If you wasnt incredible frozen yogurt go to Red Mango! :}

One of my favorite places for a treat on the go! And I don’t feel too guilty afterwards. They offer low sugar options, but the taste isn’t as good as the regular frozen yogurt. A lot of candy, cookies & other mix-​ins to choose from and the prices are about right. A really good alternative to your typical ice cream shop. I’ve also had frozen yogurt at Berry Chill in the Ogilvie Metra Station, but it doesn’t even compare to Yogen Fruz.

Restaurant review
FROYO ’11, prior to the groupon I have never tried Yogen Fruz and I did not even know it was tucked around the corner in Woodfield Mall. At first glance the menu is overly complicated. There is base yogurt with mixings that can be integrated into the yogurt and others where you can add toppings. The perfect mix is foryo base with fruit toppings including mochi, pineapple, strawberries. Delicious, but pricey! The froyo is not too tarty so if that is not your cup of tea Yogen Fruz might be the place to go. Once you navigate this confusing menu, you can sit down and enjoy your delicious sweet treat :)
Pro: delicious froyo customized with fruit and other toppings
Cons: service staff is not helpful, very expensive
Hidden gem:
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Amazingly good!!! Frozen yogurt is my guilty pleasure… And you top that with various fruits… heaven in my mouth!!!
Much healthier snack than a pretzel!!!
The girls working here are awesome.

I was all alone killing time at the mall and just so happened to have a Groupon for Yogen Fruz with me. I am so obsessed with frozen yogurt I buy Groupon’s for fro-​yo in states I don’t even live in!
What would I like? I explained to the guy working that I had never been to a Yogen Fruz before and he went on to tell me how I can select my ingredients (fruit, syrups, graham crackers, etc) and he would blend them together with the frozen yogurt… or I could pick from a few season suggestions they had posted on the wall. I went with option 2 because I was overwhelmed by the potentially endless flavor combinations.
A small is 4oz, and each size up is 4oz more. I had to spend at least $ 6. So I threw caution to the wind and got two smalls just so I could try more than one flavor, Key Lime and Chai Latte. The next question, low-​fat or non-​fat frozen yogurt? Whichever tastes better? That would be the low-​fat. It takes a little bit for them to mix up the fro-yo…but it was worth it and I was the only one there so I didn’t care.
The total came to just over $ 8…WHOA, that’s a $ 1 an ounce! While both flavors were awesome, I think my habit would get expensive fast.

I went to yogen fruz yesterday to use one of my groupons and used my smart phone to pull it up. I gave my phone to the cashier and the first groupon I gave her was used (I purchased 7 and have only used 2).
I took back my phone and was going to pull up the next groupon when the lady told me that she couldn’t check all my groupons and if she did she would charge me a penny each one.
I told her that I had 7 and I accidently pulled up a used one. She responded, «I do not have time to check all your groupons.» I told her, if you do not have time then I am not paying. She responded, «I dont have time, we always get long lines. I looked behind me and the only person in line was my boyfriend who was still undecided on what he wanted. I responded, «there is no line, what are you talking about.»
I quickly pressed next button on my phone and the groupon worked. It took me all of 10 seconds to pull up the other groupon.
I told her that she was very rude and didn’t have good customer service skills. She responded back with an attitude that they do not have time to wait on me. My boyfriend was going to order and I quickly told him not to.
I will use the rest of my groupons at the STATE street location and after that I an taking my business to Starfruit!
Lastly, why were there 4 people working and 3 of them had no uniforms on. There was only one Hispanic girl serving the yogurt.
Next to the blonde rude cashier there were two guys just chilling. One had a red hoody on. Why was she complaining they are so busy when 2 two guys were just watching me and her banter at each other.
Whoever owns this location– Please train your employees in customer service. Also, your employees look pretty unprofessional in hoodies behind the counter.

Eh. I don’t know if its because I’ve gotten used to the taste of other froyos, but for whatever reason, this froyo did not adhere well to my palette. At all.
Service was great, there were many people wanting to try the froyo. However for me, I did not enjoy my froyo at all. It just did not taste very good to me.
Sorry Yogen Fruz. Better luck next time.

Not too tart — I like their fro-​yo for being a little creamier and more like soft serve!

Overall, I prefer this place over Red Mango. I’ll take tartness over slightly creamier texture any day.
Not that it matters, I usually eat it too fast to notice either way.

I don’t get it. It’s frozen yogurt with some fruit toppings … what’s the hype? It tasted like … frozen yogurt with some fruit toppings! I’m not saying it’s a bad product — it tasted just fine, I just don’t see what the fuss is about.
It might have been that the place just opened up, but my sister and I waited 10 minutes for my yogurt, and another 5 or so for her smoothie. Our total came out to be over 10 dollars! Also the credit card machine was not working, and we didn’t realize this until the order was made, so we had to go to the nearby ATM and pay the ATM fee on top of our 10 dollar tab.
We each took a sip of that smoothie, and had no choice but to throw it out. And trust me, I have some tolerance. but it tasted like a tropical mess. It was the worst 4 dollars ever spent. She and I ended up sharing the yogurt instead.
Just going by taste I would say it (the yogurt, not the smoothie) is a good product, but the price and patience needed will probably keep me at bay next time.
EDIT * My coworker says that her order came out faster than what I wrote — so I’m guessing it really was because they had just opened. Apart from the wait, I think the yogurt was tasty. One more star for that!