Menchies

Super yummy, and they offer sample cups… Friendly service, and they change flavors, so there’s a great selection. Can’t lose :)

It was a nice treat to have after dinner. They were super friendly when we walked in and helpful. They had so many frozen yogurt flavors it was hard to decide on just one so i got half and half of the strawberry cheesecake and the cake batter. They had many options of extra toppings as well. I decided on fresh fruit which they had a lot more choices than at other frozen yogurt places I have been to. (strawberries, pineapple, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, and raspberry) They had many different candies and things to mix in that my boyfriend added. They have the cutest green spoons there with the mascot Menchie on it! I took it home as a souvenir The price was cheap I thought for how much we both got. Would definitely recommend this if you are in the mood for a sweet treat!

Went there over the weekend. Not sure I agree with all the hype. I guess I don’t like self serve toppings. You can’t keep it clean enough, if the guy in front of you didn’t wash his hands, then you get a bonus with your ice cream. Doesn’t work for me. Too many small kids germing up everything

What fun! The service was terrific. You get to pick your flavors, swirl them if you want… Add your toppings. Everything is labeled gluten free, dairy free, high fructose corn syrup, active cultures, etc. It was fun. And I got a spoon that changes colors!

I am not the hugest fro-​yo fan, and Menchie’s is doing nothing to change that. The flavors here are nothing special in terms of variety. And unfortunately they taste very artificial to me, and some of them are overly sweetened for my palate. The texture of the fro-​yo is not very creamy, and even a bit icy. They have standard spread of toppings, and nothing is of very good quality.
If you like fro-​yo, maybe these complaints won’t bother you. But if you are like me and need some more convincing about the fro-​yo fad, definitely skip this place.

Pretty good for Ohio .now we are still trying to figure out frozen yogurt… I need to feel a tad better about myself when I eat this bc it’s in place of eating ice cream or gelato. Maybe on the light side but I’m feeling a tad pre diabetic when I leave sometimes

So this is the taste sensation. Anytime a new fro yo spot crosses my path I must try it one spoonful at a time. My BFF and I have a minor fetish with these places. Comparing flavored and toppings. I stopped in and went for the cheesecake. It was to artificial but decent. Topping choices were good from candies and cookies to a wide array of fresh fruit. good for a fix til I get home! Staff didn’t acknowledge me at all for that 3 stars instead of 4.

After checking out a couple other froyo places, I have to update my review of Menchie’s. Compared to other places and even other Menchie’s locations, it’s small, cramped, messy, and their fruit toppings tend to be not so fresh.
Overall their froyo is still good and they do have a nice rotation of flavors, but if I’m in the area, I’d still hop on 271N and go to Yogurt Vi in Legacy Village instead.

These Froyo type places seem to be all the rage these days. For those who don’t know, it’s basically a self-​service frozen yogurt shop where you can choose your type of frozen yogurt as well as various toppings ranging from candy to fruits. Yogurt varieties are extensive and include your typical chocolate, vanilla and strawberry and your exotic varieties including red velvet, peanut butter and other crazy combinations.
The yogurt itself tastes good, but is of course largely dependent on which ones you choose and the topics you put on top. The toppings though are fresh and the entire place is squeaky clean. It’s also pretty cool that you can sample different yogurt flavors before making your choice.
I’m giving this place 3 stars because while frozen yogurt with topings is nice and all, it’s nothing that special, especially given the bloated price you end up paying. One can drop a pretty penny here depending on the the toppings you choose. You are ultimately billed based on the weight of the cup, which is bad news if you like fresh fruit on your frozen yogurt. Try it out for yourself and see what you think though. I’d rather stick with regular ice cream.

Not bad, but not great. It’s frozen yogurt, self-​serve style.
I got a simple swirl of chocolate and vanilla, with some fruit and hot chocolate. Nothing too exciting, but it’s what I like! Again, good but not blown away.
I was careful not to fill the giant cup you start with since they charge by weight. I may stop back to try a more adventurous flavor. Although it may be a while since I’d likely choose a few ice cream joints over Menchie’s.

Menchie’s is a cute little chain that sells forbidden objects from places that men fear to tread; they also sell frozen yogurt, or as I call it, frogurt! I give it 4 stars on the strength of its neat create-​your-​own-​froyo-​sundae business model. I’m not gonna lie: it’s pretty fucking fun. The frozen yogurt itself is okay. There’s usually about a dozen or so rotating flavors. It took me a few trips to really get the hang of creating something that didn’t taste like the noble citizens of Candyland died a thousand deaths in my mouth, but I’ve now mastered the temptation to make frogurt tornadoes, mixing flavors and toppings willy-​nilly without any plan in a feverish attempt to satisfy my sugar-​addled inner child. Now, I think it out. Last time I went, they had apple pie frogurt which I mixed with French vanilla, and then added caramel sauce, caramel turtles and Nilla Wafers for a nice apple pie à la mode vibe.
Because of this self-​serve business model, I don’t think it’s fair to compare it directly to one of the other great frozen treat places Cleveland has to offer. Though it’s never going to best Honey Hut or Mitchell’s or Jeni’s in a blind taste test (nor should it, as the others are ice cream places), Menchie’s traverses the line between eating and activity, consequently creating its own niche.
When you get there, feel free to ask for sample cups before you start. When you’re ready, just grab a cup (or for a little extra, a cone) and choose whichever frogurt flavor (s) you want. The cups are pretty big so be careful when dispensing your yogurt as you can easily fill it up with more than you actually want. The toppings bar is loaded with a wide variety of cookies, candies, nuts, fruit, sauces, and even friggin’ Golden Grahams. When you’re done, the cashier charges you by the ounce. If you break it down against other ice cream/​frogurt places, it’s a little on the pricey side, but I think it’s still pretty fair. Generally, I pay about 3 bucks, and I feel like I get a good amount for what I pay.

Here in Cleveland we’re really spoiled for ice cream, and when we finally got the trendy build-​your-​own froyo things i really just thought «oh, cute mascot»
Its not bad, but it gets really pricey quickly for what you get. Most of the flavors are pretty good, and the topping selection is good, but its just that weird blah upscale chain vibe that turns me off of a lot of places.
I wish i could rate it 2 ½ stars because its not THAT bad, but if given the choice between Menchies or Mitchells, Mitchells wins hands down

I guess I just don’t get the fro-​yo craze.
This is the first time I’ve been to one of these newly established frozen yogurt places that seem to be popping up all over town. Menchie’s has a unique exterior compared to the rest of the brick façade laden storefronts in the Eton shopping plaza in Woodmere. The exterior is lined with flashy, glittery, purple mosaic tiles. Inside, it’s like stepping into a Hello Kitty lunch box. Cramped, way too happy, too much pink and an animé-​esque logo stamped throughout.
The ordering process is unique in that it’s completely self-​serve. Choose from a variety of flavors, pull a lever and fill your cup. Next is an assortment of toppings available buffet style. They have everything from traditional condiments to captain crunch and apple jack cereal to spoon onto your frozen yogurt. In the end, you pay based on weight.
I wasn’t too happy with my creation. It looked and tasted like a complete mess. The whole process was just too overwhelming for me. Since it was so crowded, I didn’t really have time to figure a proper mix of yogurt flavors to complimentary toppings. At the time, I just felt rushed. Kids all over the place, fairly crowded and it was loud. There were no recipe cards to follow which would’ve been helpful. I like more structure and order and this place just didn’t do it for me. Perhaps the whole, «here’s a cup, now go have at it!» approach works for some. I’d imagine kids love it here. But it’s just not for me.
And besides, good frozen deserts don’t need condiments to mask itself. Frozen yogurt, I’m told, is supposed to be a healthier alternative, but for me, it’ll never replace custard or ice cream in my preference of tasty treats. It’s just too bland and watery in my opinion.

Went here with my sisters after hearing many good reviews and my ultimate favorite dessert — frozen yogurt! They didn’t have much flavors like places I’ve been to in California bit it’s more than enough to get people interested. My favorites are red velvet/​cookies & cream. I also liked the very raspberry flavor as well. They have the typical toppings: candy bits/​cookie bits/​fruit. The only thing I wish they have is mochi! That would give it five stars. The place inside is very cute and looks similar to a Yogurtland. White chairs on high tables in and out. Self-​serve and you can sample it before you get it. Price is based on weight and the customer service is fairly pleasant. I’d come again but would be surprised to how they perform during the cold months.

Growing up and living on the west coast for most of my life, Frozen Yogurt is not anything new to me. Did I miss it? A little. In steps Menchies.
They are a self serve frozen yogurt place with unique and a good variety of flavors. Lots of toppings so you can create your own concoction.
There are little sample cups on the counter on the far end of all the machines. Try a few different flavors. Otherwise, grab a cup and start filling, you want to mix flavors? Go for it! Throw some toppings on (don’t spill) and head to the cashier where they charge you by the weight.
This place is nice during the summer time, you can sit outside and enjoy some cool treats. I’ll be interested to see what happens when the white stuff starts falling.
It can be a tight space if there are a lot of people, and especially if kids are running around.

Not much to say about this fro-​yo chain location at Eton. If you are in the plaza for other reasons it may be worth a stop if you are having serious cravings. The yogurt itself tastes good and there is a wide selection of flavors, but the place is extraordinary cramped (considering the draw of the location, a bigger space would have been necessary), the yogurt dispensers are often dirty, and the toppings are more than likely to be messed up. Worse even, there are a lot of little kids running around and an improperly trained staff. Last time I was there, some mom dropped off three little kids under the age of seven who had all gotten yogurt, but she had somehow neglected to give them any means to pay it with. The staff was all looking around at each other unsure of what to do and a manager was nowhere to be found.
For those of you reviewers and readers out there thinking «this is the only fro yo place in Cleveland, so it’ll have to do», think again. Try Lemonberry in Strongsville –more well put-​together of a shop, better topping selection, and less unattended spawn.

Before this place and Yogurt vi opened up, you couldn’t say Cleveland really had froyo. Now you can’t say it doesn’t.
Menchie’s has a pretty standard self-​serve setup. The flavor selection is good (at least 10 different flavors) and rotates regularly, so even if you’re a frequent visitor there’s always variety. You can also taste-​test the flavors as much as you want before filling up. The selection of dry toppings is great. However the fruit bar is more limited than at some places nearby (ie. Yogurt Vi — which has mochi pieces, a favorite of my friends).
Price-​wise, Menchie’s seems about the same as – or possibly a little cheaper than – other self-​serve froyo places I’ve been (this includes places on the West coast, where the froyo craze has been around for a while). I never really kept track of exact pricing.
Overall, Menchie’s is pretty standard among self-​serve froyo places. The additional perks that put it above average include the free membership deal for repeat offenders ($ 5 on every $ 50 you save), and the fact that most of their flavors are kosher, if you have those dietary concerns.
Yay for froyo near Cleveland!

It took a while for fro-​yo to finally catch on in Cleveland. 8 years later, Menchie’s is here! This place was pretty popular — there was a line out the door on a Monday night at 9:30pm. Lots of people are loving this place.
However, my night took an unfortunate turn of events when I asked one of the girls there if they had any mochi included in their toppings. She looked at me with a confused, blank stare, and at that point internally I yelled «Nooo!»
Perhaps I feel that froyo has been adapted to fit majority culture Midwestern tastebuds, but I’m really disappointed that Menchie’s hasn’t stayed true to its roots. Apparently they have all sorts of rainbow mochi in their locations on the West coast.
I ended up getting the original tart flavor & wildberry with lots of fruit. The froyo itself is just ok – not necessarily «creamy» enough, and it tasted a little too icy.
I would love a froyo place with mochi!

Cleve has finally caught up with the fro-​yo craze! Yay for Cleveland!
You can find me here after TJoes. The place is self serve, and super tight inside– poor floor planning. Per usu fruit, candy, cereal tops– typically in disarray because it’s mayhem there. You pay by the ounce.

So, yeah — I’m kind of obsessed with this place.
Although, must admit that I couldn’t help to be overwhelmed by all the choices.. .
First — so many frozen yogurt flavors and swirl combos (cake batter and snickerdoodle swirl, CHECK)
Second — crazy amounts of indulgent candy toppings (mini m&ms, reese peanut butter cups, and crushed oreos, CHECK)
They saved the best for last — you name it, all kinds of fresh fruit (strawberries, CHECK)
The experience is fun and all DIY. You basically create your masterpiece and proudly display at the cash register for them to weigh and cross your fingers that the price isn’t super high ;)
The only complaint I would have is that it’s fairly small inside and gets crowded easily — although, fortunately there is a spacious patio to enjoy your deliciously, refreshing treat.