Tasti D Lite

The worst of the many fro-​yo places in Dupont. It’s too creamy and not at all refreshing — it left me thirsty. Maybe some people’s thing, but not mine. The Tangy Sweet it replaced was way better.

Friendly ladies with tasty treats. Be sure to get a cone or a cup of this lite faire and stroll up to DuPont Circle and just enjoy life.

Wow. I went last week and was treated to a) no air conditioning, b) rude service, and c) idiotic service. I really do try to be patient with people, but when I ask for a simple cup of twist from one of the machines, it shouldn’t require three separate people to confer, and me to be shushed when asking a question.
It’s not bad, but I’m avoiding this location until the upgrade the staff…

I was wavering between 3 or 4 stars but think it’s closer to 3. I used to frequent Tasti D Lite all the time when I lived in NYC. The workers at just about every location (and were talking at least 20 or 30) were efficient. The ones at this location are in a whole different world, like space cadets.
On to the «frozen dessert.» For those of you who used to watch Seinfeld, I believe Tasti D Lite inspired the episode when Jerry and gang began to eat a frozen yogurt every day that claimed to be fat free, and everyone started to gain weight, Kramer had it tested and it ended up not being fat free (remember the fat free craze of the ‘90s?). Well, a number of years ago the NYT discovered that Tasti D Lite did not actually have 38 calories for ½ a cup as advertised all over NYC. This created a frenzy and the company began to redo their nutritional information to accurately state what was in this stuff. Fun little story I guess for you non-​NYCers.
Anyway, back to rating this location. Some of the workers are in their own world, but tend to be pretty nice, but not always fast when there is a line. I love how you can pick any of the 100 flavors (this is a new thing) or have one of the four in their machines. I don’t get why they always have tart in the machine. Their version sucks. I think the prices are a little steep, and would prefer for this location to get self serve like their Columbia Heights location. The fro yo is very yummy, though, and part of me doesn’t believe the lowish cal claims. However, for those who are very calorie conscious, be aware of the flavors that have add in like nutella or cookie mixture can vary depending on who makes it. One of the employees mentioned whenever he makes the nutella mix, for example, he puts in extra nutella to make it richer. They use the real deal, so that means the frozen yogurt will be more calories. Note: The owner should really speak to all of the employees about consistency.

Its 3pm and you are falling asleep at your desk. Your chipotle burrito bowl was filling and makes you sleepy, but now you want a sweet snack. Also, you want to get out of the office before your head hits the keyboard, and your boss realizes that you have been staring at your computer screen for the last 57 minutes (not working on the presentation due at the end of the week).
And now its HOT! UGH! Where can you go where you won’t sweat all the way through your shirt before you come to your dessert destination? The place is Tasti D Lite.
Tasti is conveniently located in the circle, providing a perfect break between lunch and closing time. Tasti has over 100 flavors of frozen yogurt (or froyo like substance) which will satisfy any craving you may have. Tasti is fast! There is never a long line, and the workers are quick. You will probably spend more time mulling over your choices than them actually making your snack.
Oh and did I mention, its low-​fat? Yeah. Amazing.

The Dutch Chocolate was delicious. Not sure what it is as it’s not ice cream or yogurt… I’ll be looking for one in California where I live. The service was excellent.

Had my first tasti today. It was good. The serving size was generous.
It wasn’t as flavorful as other frozen yogurts in the neighborhood. Bit pricey too.
Service was friendly and prompt. Only request– please use the gloved hand for food, ungloved for money.

Tasted pretty good for only 80 calories. It is a little frightening though that it is not ice cream and it is not real yogurt. However, that being said, it is tasty. The 80 calories do come at a high price though. To create your own flavor, you will be paying over $ 5 for a small. A little ridiculous if you ask me. Choose one of the four flavors that is in the machines and your small yogurt will be $ 0.70 cheaper. You can sample the 4 flavors they have available but custom made flavors cannot be tested (lame).
I ordered the cake batter flavor and to tell you the truth, it was pretty lame. It basically tasted like vanilla yogurt (and as vanilla it was tasty). My recommendation is to stick with one of the flavors that you can try, that way you will know what you are getting.
Location-​wise, this place is average. Pink pillows placed on the white booths, in a pretty white store. The pillows look as if they have not been washed in ages (maybe this was because it was the end of the day when I visited). Not an inviting place to sit down, but also, not uninviting either. Pretty average, but if you are paying over $ 5 for a small yogurt the place should be better maintained.

Tasti D-​Lite. Where have you been all my life?
Finally, a place where I can have a delicious, ice cream-​like dessert without guilt. Tons of flavors (my faves are cake batter, Nutella, mud pie, toasted coconut … okay, pretty much everything I try there becomes my favorite). And it really, really tastes good.
If there was only one bad thing I could say about it, it’s that it melts a lot faster than real ice cream. I strongly recommend getting a small, and if you feel like you need more, just order another small. Otherwise, it turns pretty soupy in less than 10 minutes. (A small, by the way, is the perfect size. If you need more, you need to cut down on the portion size of all your food. Just sayin.)

Tasti D Lite, infamous among dieting women everywhere, keeps up its tasti reputation. With practically hundreds of flavor options (all with minimal calories), it’s not a bad deal for those with a sweet tooth trying to fit into that bikini for spring break.
Having recently converted to froyo, I thought I would try the Tart N’ Tasti, which is not too sweet and not too tart. I was satisfied. Plus, while it seems a bit pricey, portions are pretty large (I got by just fine with a small topped off with some colorful gummi bears)!

lovely, light and refreshing!

As a self-​proclaimed frozen yogurt junkie, I was excited to try this place for the first time today — and I am most definitely a fan! Great service — I only deduct 1 star for the price. Frozen yogurt is in high demand these days, so I’m not surprised, but I still wish I could get more for nearly six dollars. That’s how much the regular was, and while it was quite tasty and pretty guilt-​free, it’s not something I’m going to do regularly. The pumpkin pie flavor really was delicious.

I’ve known about this place for less than 24 hours, and I’ve already been there twice. This addiction is going to be dangerous.
They claim that servings start at a mere 70 calories, because they use skim milk and less butterfat than their competitors. It does taste lighter than your average ice cream, but just 70 calories? I’m not sure I believe them, as these things just taste too rich to be healthy.
You can choose from about 100 flavors, ranging from acai to egg nog. They’ll make your flavor to order, but it’s very fast, just a minute or two. So far I’ve had the butterscotch (which tasted buttery and sweet), pumpkin pie (with a more subtle flavor and color), and «birthday cake,» a delicious custom-​made flavor invented by one of the staff: vanilla cream and cake batter topped with rainbow sprinkles.
You can get them in various sizes, in pints to take home, in shakes, and they even sell ice cream sandwiches!

Tasti, but I was not delighted. The staff was friendly and they really will make you any of the 100+ flavors listed. The cinnamon crunch had pieces of ground cinnamon toast crunch cereal in it but I found that the tang from the yogurt clashed a little bit with it. I also sampled my friend’s pumpkin cheesecake and sadly couldn’t really taste the cheesecake flavor. The yogurt is creamy and tastes good for something that is low calorie (it’s even better than some high calorie things I’ve had), but I have a problem with paying $ 5 for a small cone. I realize that you’re paying for the novelty and convenience of having a treat that is low calorie so it might be worth it for some people. However, I’m a fat kid who would rather splurge on full fat treats so I probably won’t be a regular here. If you’re a fan of frozen yogurt or just watching your calorie intake, you’ll probably love this place.

Although I purposefully avoided lunch hour to circumvent a crowd, I was a bit disappointed to find that there was barely anyone else at the new Tasti D Lite. Could it be that not everyone is as excited as I am about this new development in the Dupont Circle area?
I was surprised to find that they actually have all of the 100+ flavors in the store! I tried today’s special, the Apple Pie, with blueberries and a bit of granola. I generally prefer froyo to ice cream because I tend to find ice cream too heavy and sweet. Tasti D Lite felt light, but creamy enough that ice cream lovers won’t feel like they’re being gypped. They also have a tart n’ tasti, which I’m excited to try/​compare with froyo.
Aside from ice cream, they also have blended drinks and you can build parfaits. The staff was also very friendly and knowledgeable, and I was almost full on samples before I actually placed my order.
With over 100 flavors and plentiful toppings, it seems almost impossible not to go back.
A plus: They have wireless internet!

So, I had never had a Tasti Dlite, but I have heard of them. So I was excited for one to open near my office. Today was a soft opening — they gave free samples. Tomorrow is the grand opening.
The staff was super friendly and really excited about the product, which always a plus. The owner talked to us about Tasti Dlite and their menu offerings. The store is bright and modern.
I chose the Burnt Sugar flavor, with a graham cracker topping. It was really light and tasty. It is more like a frozen custard, not a soft serve. There are a ton of toppings to choose from — lots of fruit, plus fun candy choices. I can’t wait to try other flavors.