{"id":7728,"date":"2026-05-18T11:47:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gracegazette.org\/wordpress1\/?p=7728"},"modified":"2026-05-18T11:47:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:47:56","slug":"viral-frozen-yogurt-worth-the-wait","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gracegazette.org\/wordpress1\/viral-frozen-yogurt-worth-the-wait\/","title":{"rendered":"Viral Frozen Yogurt: Worth the Wait?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If  2026 is the new 2016<\/a>, then it\u2019s no surprise that Frozen Yogurt is making a citywide comeback. And Grace just happens to be in the epicenter of the most viral fro-yo spots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of these shops are lower-Manhattan institutions. Others have recently opened, hopping onto the frozen yogurt bandwagon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We tried seven of the best-rated frozen yogurt spots so you don\u2019t have to. We graded each spot based on taste, toppings, proximity to school, and price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go Greek (683 Broadway)\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our first stop on our frozen yogurt extravaganza was Go Greek. The Greek yogurt-inspired Fro-Yo is a TikTok viral chain based in Los Angeles. This branch opened recently on April 12. Go Greek is around an eight-minute walk from the high school campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We tried their signature flavors: Plain Tarte, Greek Honey, and Chocolate, as well as Wildberry and Banana. For each flavor, customers can enjoy complimentary taste tests. Unfortunately, their self-serve topping bar lacked staples: crushed Oreos, cookie dough, and Nutella. But they did have M\u2019n\u2019Ms, white and dark chocolate chips, and gummy bears.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lila W. \u201927, a lover of fruit toppings, got the plain tart with granola, strawberries, and Nilla wafers. After taking one bite, Lila remarked, \u201cIt’s the best frozen yogurt I\u2019ve ever had,\u201d and that \u201cfruit is way fresher than Mimi\u2019s or 16 Handles.\u201d Although adding a drizzle costs an additional dollar, we will definitely be back!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best time to go is during our lunch or right after school when the line isn\u2019t too long. Even on a gloomy Sunday, the line at Go Greek went all the way down the block. But don\u2019t fret, the line moves very quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ranking: 9.9 (points off for topping bar). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best flavors: 1. Original 2. Wild Berry 3. Honey <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awarded: Actually lived up to the TikTok hype!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Mimi\u2019s (84 University Pl & 231 Lafayette St)\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mimi\u2019s is also a production of large TikTok virality, opening their first location in NOHO in August of last year and their second in the Greenwich Village in March. They are famous for their fresh flavors and nutritious toppings. Even though Mimi\u2019s heavily leans into the healthy vibe, they still have plenty of sweet toppings, such as a Nutella fountain, crushed Oreos, and brownies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The founders of Mimi\u2019s wanted to create a self-serve yogurt shop catered to an adult demographic. They lean heavily into their shop’s aesthetics, sometimes even having a DJ during peak hours. The hype has caused their lines to reach down the block. Most people do not believe that it is worth waiting upwards of five minutes for frozen yogurt, especially since there are many other options available in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the lines, Mimi\u2019s is heavily supported and loved by the Grace community. Even Ms. Pan has noticed the influx of students going to the viral frozen yogurt spots. We love their classic tart and mango; however, the chocolate tasted less like a Valentine’s Day treat and more like hand sanitizer. The tart was comparable to Culture\u2019s and Go Greek, which both lean towards more traditional yogurt. The other flavors, Cookies & Cream and Vanilla Bean, were more reminiscent of traditional, ice cream truck, soft serve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

June E. \u201826 believes that Mimi\u2019s \u201cfeels a lot healthier than other froyo spots\u201d and \u201cit’s just so so good.\u201d June loves the self-serve aspect that a lot of other new froyo establishments are lacking. Hannah S. \u201827 thinks that Mimi\u2019s is \u201cso yummy but so expensive.\u201d When she goes, she gets the tart, the famously loved cookie dough, and the fresh strawberries. Gabriel O. \u201826 thinks that \u201cMimi\u2019s is a thousand times better than 16 Handles.\u201d His preferred flavours, coffee and chocolate, topped with brownies and Nutella, are \u201cmuch fresher at Mimi\u2019s.\u201d Gabriel did wait in line for the treat, and he believed it was \u201ctotally worth it.\u201d   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-proclaimed froyo aficionado, Julianna W. \u201827, raved about the raspberry sauce. Like Hannah, Julianna agrees that \u201cit’s overpriced for what it is,\u201d but would obviously get it again. She went right after school on a Wednesday with no line; however, last Friday she walked by, and there was a huge line down the block, causing her to abort mission. When Julianna does go to the self-serve, which she appreciates, froyo spot, she gets tart, cookie dough, and raspberry sauce. She believes that the freshness makes Mimi\u2019s worth the high price tag of $1.20 per ounce. My order came out to around $8.50 with two different flavors and a bunch of different toppings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ranking: 9.8 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flavors: 1. Original Tart 2. Mango 3. Raspberry\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awarded: most loved by the Grace community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madison Fare (1 W 8th St)
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Although probably an underwhelming option on this list compared to the others, Madison Fare yogurt is solid. They only offer a tart flavor, however, with a plethora of different toppings. Madison Fare has solidified itself among the froyo shops that have a healthier array of toppings, although it became famous for their Dubai chocolate flavours. Their fruit looked delicious and fresh. Their sweeter toppings were tasty, but definitely leaned towards \u201chealthier\u201d toppings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabe Z. \u201827 noted that the raspberry sauce was okay, but for someone with a nut allergy, he noted that they did not have a lot of nut-free topping options. On the other hand, Elena C. \u201827 was a big fan of their viral Dubai chocolate flavors. And their chocolate sauce was solid, but Mimi\u2019s was better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have another location on the Upper East Side. Madison Fare is a great option that has not been witnessed to have as monstrous lines as their counterparts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ranking: 7.9 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awarded: best for simple toppings! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Culture: An American Yogurt Company (60 W 8th St)\u00a0<\/a>
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Culture has gone viral on social media, mainly because its frozen yogurt is homemade.  Similar to Go Greek, Culture has a wide variety of fruits and granola to choose from. They also offer cookie dough, brownie bites, and crushed Oreos. Their plain tart and chocolate flavours are delicious, as well as their other rotating flavors, such as Kit-Kat, which was not outstanding, Nutella, and guava. At Culture, we recommend going for a combination of tart and fruit. They also sell their frozen yogurt in tubs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even in the dead of winter, Culture has a line winding down the block. After 4 P.M. on any spring or summer day, the wait will be extremely long, so we recommend going right after school or during a lunch period. The walk is around 13 minutes, and they have another location in Brooklyn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are definitely better spots with a shorter line. If it is not a long wait time, we definitely recommend checking it out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ranking: 9.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best flavors: 1. Tart 2. Fresh Guava 3. Nutella <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awarded: Best classic tart! <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Birdie\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Birdie\u2019s opened in the single-digit weather of January 2026, located at 152 7th Ave S, in the West Village. This fro-yo spot is located in the West Village and is around a 20-minute walk from school. This frozen yogurt is not self-serve; they put their toppings on the bottom of the cup, as well as on the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their cookie dough was not comparable to their competitors; however, their Oreo crumble, fruit, and Nutella-crunch sauce were top-notch. Small is $8, medium is $10, and large is $12. Their toppings are $1.50 for a regular and $2.50 for premium toppings, which lean towards the more expensive side.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tart was very good, the vanilla was bad, and their chocolate was immensely average. Birdie\u2019s is great when there is no line, it is totally not worth waiting for 15+ minutes. Fair warning for tart lovers, it leaned towards the sweeter side compared to the other shops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ranking: 8.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Flavors: Original Tart, Vanilla, Chocolate <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awarded: most frozen yogurt given! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Lewen NOHO (640 Broadway, New York, NY 10012)<\/a>
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Van Leeuwen is a popular chain ice cream shop all over NYC. Most recently, they opened frozen yogurt at their NOHO location. At around 7 minutes walk from school, it’s very convenient for our lunch. They offer tart, chocolate, matcha, and strawberry, and an array of healthy-leaning toppings, but sweeter classics as well.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their tart is solid, but Culture\u2019s is better, and their cookie dough is OK, but Mimi\u2019s is definitely better. They are also not self-serve, which could impact the ratio of toppings and yogurt, leaving room for a lack of filling within the cup. The treat was relatively expensive, priced at $10 for a small with one free topping. If you want another, it’s an additional dollar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Leeuwen was not very memorable; however, still a solid option with no line. However, there are better quality froyo spots just steps away (Go Greek).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ranking: 8.9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Flavors: Tart, Matcha<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awarded: Best fro-yo spot with no line! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kith Treats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kith Treats is located on Lafayette and Bleecker. The servers were extremely nice and very cooperative with our questions about the wide variety of topping choices. Kith Treats was a quick 6-minute walk from school, so a great option during your lunch break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We liked that the treat was mixed in before we received it. We started with a base of vanilla and added Oreos and cookie dough. The Oreo flavor was definitely prevalent but the cookie dough was super underwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This treat leaned more towards the ice cream side, however, it was so delicious. It is priced at $8.50 with one free mix-in and any additional toppings being 75 cents. They also added a free piece of chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The size of the cup was solid and it was great to share between two people. The vanilla was also very delicious, leaning more towards a vanilla bean taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ranking: 9.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, Mix in flavors <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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