I visited Happy Yogurt on a weekend evening and appreciated the good service! The staff was super friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The yogurt selection itself is a bit limited, but they made up for it with a solid variety of toppings. There were many options to customize the cup. The yogurt was not of the highest quality in my opinion, but the price is quite cheap, and the dessert satisfied my cravings. I will definitely come back! read more

Happy Yogurt - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid place overall. If you have a frozen yogurt craving this place will scratch the itch. When we went they were having a little issues with their card reader so it took a minute to actually pay. We will probably come back since there aren't too many frozen yogurt places in the neighborhood, but some other places come to mind for me when I think of really great frozen yogurt. read more

Happy Yogurt - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

503 33rd Ave San Francisco, CA 94121 ( near Geary Blvd) Happy Yogurt is a full service frozen yogurt (fro-yo) place in San Francisco's Richmond District. I discovered this place thru Yelp, and I wanted to go check it out. I was there on a Sunday evening at 7pm. The front entrance was blocked off with a table. The fro-yo flavors were posted on the door, and pictures of the toppings were on the table. I asked the lady why they run the shop like this, and she said "Covid." Well, there's nothing wrong with being careful. The problem with fro-yo places is people come in and touch everything. Here, they serve it for you. June 2024: Price per ounce= 69 cts/oz Happy Yogurt serves your fro-yo and toppings for you, and then you pay by the ounce. I can guess you lose alot of business this way. Some fro-yo fans have alot of fun building their own fro-yo creations. I asked for Mango and Vanilla, 50/50 mix, half full, with Lychee Balls. My fro-yo was very good. Super icy and with a thick texture. Very slight chalky taste, and a little tart. The Mango flavor was good. The Vanilla was rich and creamy. Service/ Value: 69 cents/oz is cheap. I have reviewed 20+ fro-yo places around the SF Bay Area, and the current avg price is 70-79 cts/oz. Plus, it's full service. My half full cup was $8.14. I didn't ask about the tare (cup) weight deduction. Atmosphere/Parking: Decor is old and outdated. Can't go inside to look at toppings up close. Hard to find parking. I parked a block away at the high school. The curb in front is a bus stop. It's good frozen yogurt. I don't mind the full service style. If I'm in the area, I might come back. read more

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I am so happy this place exists because it is so hard to find self serve froyo in the city!!! Reasonably priced and great selection of toppings. The lady who works here is also such a sweetheart. The vibes are great and I will most definitely keep coming back. read more

Delicious frozen yogurt. I usually get the chocolate with almonds on top. The prices are also very fair.

It's a very unassuming place tucked away off Geary, but quite good. It's serves a refreshing froyo with plenty of options for toppings and 4 flavors of frozen yogurt. Everything is reasonably priced and because it's located in the less sunny part of the city, there are practically no lines. read more

Yogurt place is amazing the first time I went there is so good!!! And I love the service too!

I love this local frozen yogurt shop! If you want a smaller portion you just need to mention it when you choose your flavors. The flavors today were tart, vanilla, chocolate, and the vegan pomegranate raspberry. The non-dairy fruity soft serve was perfect with the tart yogurt and topped with mochi bits, strawberries, and crunchy almonds. 10/10! read more

Not self serve but you still have to pay by the ounce... four flavor options and toppings you can only look at photos of. Super weird, don't know how this place gets business. read more

They pull your yogurt for you, you aren't allowed in store. I asked for a very small amount for my young child and she gives us a large amount. Then the price was $8, price is high, servings are large. Ugh. Locals seem to like the proprietor but I haven't been charmed in my few visits. I won't be back. read more

I'm was having a rotten day and came in to get chocolate yogurt w jelly beans. I feel instantly better. Thank you!!!!

small selection but the froyo doesn't disappoint and they have all of the classics. if you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth and just want a no-frills experience, this spot is perfect. read more

Cute little yogurt shop with 4 dispensers. Today the flavors were tart, strawberry, cake batter, and salted caramel popcorn. It looks like a family owned business and the owner was very nice. It was quiet because it was a windy typical sf day. Toppings were plentiful, and they had fresh fruit even though that's pretty expensive these days. My favorite toppings were 7 kinds nuts, marshmallow sauce, and cheesecake. They had the usuals like almonds, popping boba and graham cracker crumbs. There aren't a lot of yogurt places near my place on 11th and this was worth the trek! read more

Happy Yogurt - $8 for both - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

We got a flyer on our car for 10% off so I decided to try it. I got the original tart with logan, peach, lychee, kiwi, strawberry and fruit jelly on it. With the 10% off it was a little less than $3. Not a bad deal. The cashier was really nice and it's close to my house. I hope they'll get more fruit toppings, but I'll definitely swing by next time a fro yo cravings hits! read more

Happy Yogurt - Original tart with logan, peaches, lychee, kiwi, strawberries and fruit jelly - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

We love this place, Aida is always so nice and friendly!!!! We love their yogurt flavors and their toppings I recommend .

I always enjoy this place. I use to come here in middle school when their use to be many more workers.Nowadays when I stop by I only see one middle aged asian women working. She's very sweet and always smiling! :] The yogurt selection is small, but the topping selection is as large as any other yogurt house around SF. Personally the flavors I enjoy center around cake here: Red velvet Cheese cake Cake batter Since I live nearby, it's always a convenient stop for me when my sweet tooth kicks in. :] read more

Happy Yogurt - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not much to write in terms of this place. It seems like it's run by a family and they don't care much about their customers. The lady behind the cash register is not very friendly. When I came in with a friend, we asked to try some samples of the yogurt flavors and she was not having it. There were only 4 flavors to choose from and before we decided what we wanted to get, we wanted to make sure we knew how each of the flavors tasted. Each time she would let us try a different flavor, she would go back to her seat and give us a dirty look... I really didn't like this attitude. Once we decided what yogurt to get, we took our time with toppings and once again the lady seemed irritated. I really felt as if she just wanted to be left alone and our presence was very bothersome to her. In terms of yogurt flavors, they were really quite strange. There wasn't anything really appealing. The toppings, such as the fruits were very fresh and all the dry candies/cereals/nuts were well-kept and organized. Originally I thought that parking was the main issue around this place, but in reality it is the combination of parking and the horrible customer service. I definitely won't be coming back here. read more

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Short story. Yogurt good, parking bad. I always get original tart. Four different flavors to choose from at a time. They have rotation of other flavors. Lack of parking is not their fault. Can't ding em for that. Bad parking is better than no store at all. Pick your yogurt, add topping and they charge you by weight. Very small store, never noticed it was there. Small counter with four seats if you plan on eating there. Otherwise best take it to go. read more

I walked into this place and walked out without buying anything. It smells HORRIBLE! Like a dirty diaper? And it just looked dingy. Every surface. I gave them 2 stars because I'm sure at least some of the froyo is tasty but i didn't stick around long enough to find out. Lost my appetite immediately upon entering. read more

Mom and pop fro-yo shop right in the middle of the Outer Richmond! If you live in the area, you know there aren't very many frozen yogurt places around. I've been to happy yogurt maybe 10+ and will continue to go! Ada, who runs the shop, is the sweetest and always lets me sample all the flavors before I commit. There's only 4 flavors at a time and she switches them every week (but always has plain tart present). I like this system better because it forces me to venture out of having a go-to flavor! It's a self-serve froyo and toppings bar. There's tons of options--everything from fresh fruit to your typical candy toppings, AND THERE'S MOCHI (obviously this is my favorite part). Other froyo places in the city can get expensive, but happy yogurt is the cheapest I've been to and has friendliest service. Def recommend visiting this neighborhood shop. read more

This little spot is amazing. The owner is so friendly and the service was exceptional. The froyo was light, sweet, and refreshing. Couldn't have asked for a better afternoon treat in the outer Richmond district. read more

Called to ask what the flavors are but showed up a few minutes later and they weren't ready. Also smelled bad and I didn't want to eat there - just didn't seem clean. Also is pretty annoying that every other establishment has gone back to their pre-Covid approach but this place still makes you wait outside while they get your yogurt and there are no chairs read more

For such a small place, this frozen yogurt shop evoked big feelings. Due to COVID, they are take out only and the store employee serves the yogurt to you. There was definitely a language barrier and when I asked to sample the yogurt, I got a large serving of it instead. Luckily, it was the flavor I liked. She gave me all of my desired toppings, however, when I asked for strawberries which are on their topping menu, the store employee groaned on her way to get and slice them. I already wasn't feeling great about the situation and then she put the 2 yogurts that we got on the scale and BAM $17. First of all, if I was serving myself, I would've gotten a fraction of the yogurt. At no point did the store employee ask me how much yogurt or toppings I wanted, which made me fill like she filled up our yogurts to the brim to get the most money. I could've gotten some better tasting and more unique gelato/ice cream/frozen yogurt for half the price somewhere else or at the grocery store. Definitely specify how much yogurt you want if you don't want to spend way too much money and hopefully the store employees will listen. I have leftovers now with no toppings left. read more

Froyo Dude here and say, "Meh. I've experienced better." My son was visiting from NY. He asked me to take a walk in Saturday morning so we did. He told me hows school going and he is thinking changing his major....... I have to be a father sometimes. But I still have to be careful when I talking English because my joke doesn't sounds so funny in English. I make joke for anything about race including Gay, Jew and Asian. But I make a fun of anything moves. But when I said any joke in Japanese, it doesn't sound that bad at all. For example, I didn't know that "China-man" is insult word. I didn't know that. My GF always said, "Nobu! you don't say that!!!" I was like,"?". I have been thinking that China man means that man from China. How about Mexican? How about Mexico man? How about Japan man? Is it insult? Buta man is Pork bun in Japanese. But, when I hear "Oh, because he is Korean." or "he is Chinese." in Japan, that's something, something not too good. I think it it maybe same as in Korea and China when they talk about Japanese. But this Froyo place named Happy Yogurt is a nothing but a walk in vending machine. There were 4 chairs, so we sat there having Froyo but it was really uncomfortable, it was like.... I was in a P.O. Box place to pick up mail, something like that. I think we need basic communication. I think that whole concept of self service is that cut the middle man. If you cut the middle man, you'll get cheaper but you may loose communication between people because it's not necessary to have any conversation to anyone! Cut the middle men and get a cheap labor is something I can't make a joke about. like i can't make a joke about global warming. This FXXXin' pathetic self service Froyo place is clean like a P.O. box place but it didn't give me any comfort. So, I'll say this. I had better. I don't go back, period. read more

Happy Yogurt is about a 5-7 min walk from my house and I usually come here out of convenience to fill a self serve froyo craving. I wouldn't say they have the best froyo but its decent and the people that work there are fairly nice. There is only one size and its 35 cents an ounce. They also have frequent buyer cards, however you need to at least get 3 dollars worth of froyo and toppings in order to get a sticker. Probably one of the big issues here is space, they don't have much of a selection of flavors. They have: -Original: which to me tastes like they added a bit of lemon in it to make it more tart. meh - Their second flavor they change every 8-10 days So far I they have had: -Cake batter: sweet and not reallie anything special -Boysenberry: which i am sad I missed since I love Boysenberry :( -Bubble Gum: has only a mild taste of bubble gum flavor to it I hear that this Friday it will be changed to either pineapple or Green Tea. I am hoping for GREEN TEA :D. They have a decent selection of toppings which consists of fruits, dry toppings (ie granola, different cereals, different candies) I am wondering how fresh the fruits are since it seems like they put it out in the morning and when they run out, they are out. Some toppings tat are a plus for me is they have mochi!, and they also have rainbow mochi. I am reallie starting to like putting organic granola in my froyo too to make it much healthier. In Summary: I would say 3.5 stars is my overall rating of Happy Yogurt. 2.5 stars for the froyo, and 1 star for good toppings, keeping the place very clean and good customer service. read more

People, this is what entrepreneurship is all about: A cute, tiny little walk-in closet that sells self-serve froyos at 35 cents an ounce. They carry only one froyo machine and two flavors, tart and vanilla with tart being the only fat free item available. After a good swirl of both flavors, my toppings included juicy logans, lychee jello, and powdery mochi ($3.50). I must say, that the tart yogurt is the equivalent of Pinkberry and the idea of having logans as topping is original and worthwhile. My froyo did not melt easily and the overall quality is quite good. Serving is very friendly and down to earth. If I were to judge this place against the big three: Pinkberry, Red Mango, and Yogurtland, this place would likely to earn a paltry two stars. However, judging from the two flavors they carry and the variety of colorful toppings, I believe the entrepreneur spirit of this place has earned them a three star endorsement. To increase its level of success, all they need to do is to keep the tart flavor and then add or rotate with another, like taro or mango, to further the intrigue for the locals in the area. Better yet, they should consider creating other flavors that nobody else has, like red beans or pink guava to the repertoire to gain a competitive edge. I'm definitely going back for another visit. read more

happy yogurt is a true hole in the wall. the yellow interior is covered with hand written signs on explaining how to draw a froyo and what they serve...only one machine and 2 flavors available informed 7/21/14, they have 2 machines and 4 flavors now. yippee! -tart : tasted very sour, couldn't/didn't eat this. smooth & creamy -"coolies & cream" looked like and tasted like chocolate, smooth & creamy pricing: self serve, 35 cents/ ounce, froyo & toppings. all toppings covered and labeled. 18 dry toppings, 7 fruit toppings, 1 mochi and 2 jellies. drippings: -taylor machine, poured slow -only large size container available -friendly service, samples available -sourness could have damaged my taste buds rendering my reviews as bland as many others. -got empty garage in frisco? area commercially zoned? be the first in your hood to open a froyo shop! read more

Happy Yogurt was one of those places for me where I just had to go back a second time to test out the waters thoroughly. Sometimes, when I enter into certain restaurants/shops, it's hard for me to gauge a good opinion/review the first time around. I'd hate to give a place a low rating if I didn't thoroughly examine everything about it (price, atmosphere, service, etc.). The first time I went to Happy Yogurt was pretty much a flyby moment. It was on that unusually warm weekend; I figured a cup of froyo would be nice on my walk to Walgreen's. Even though I had read lukewarm/less-than-stellar reviews from Nobu K. and Lolia S., I decided I would test out Happy Yogurt for myself. Yesterday, I went back again, despite the gloomy fog in the air. The first time I went, there wasn't anybody present, not even the cashier. When the cashier did come out of the hiding area, he wasn't too friendly towards me when I tried to make conversation. Minus one point on that aspect. However, yesterday, I was greeted with a friendlier cashier, and she at least made conversation with me and helped me with the clumsy covers for the toppings. Plus one point for that. Service, therefore, is uneven; I know it's a self-serve place, but the least the cashiers could do is be a little friendlier and helpful. The decor is cutesy, like all the other froyo places; I like how clean Happy Yogurt is (see my review update on Icebee), but I'm wondering if it's so clean because it's not really frequented as much by others as, say, the more central froyo shops. Still, it seems like a place that's meant to cater to a younger crowd, perhaps the local high school and elementary school. The directions on the wall are a little redundant (I would assume most people know how to get their own froyo), but it's helpful nonetheless. For a self-serve place, Happy Yogurt only offers two flavors. I'm not sure if they switch up the flavors, but both times I went, they only had plain tart and nonfat chocolate. Since I still have an unfortunate aversion to chocolate, I went for the plain tart both times. The machine works very quickly, so be careful not to let the froyo cup runneth over. Now, about the toppings buffet: there's no need to have both the germ guard/shield AND individual covers for the toppings. Have one or the other, not both. Their germ guard "window" (I'm still not sure how to call them) is placed low enough to where, if someone coughs, the germs won't go directly onto the toppings. However, with the germ guard AND the covers over each toppings...well, I felt clumsy with the covers, and it wasted a bit of time just trying to take off each cover and then putting it back on. At least the cashier helped with the cover the second time I went, but the first time, the guy just watched me be clumsy with the covers. Hmm. As for the actual froyo and toppings: the tart flavor is okay, not as great as other locations, but not completely horrible in my opinion. It was firmer than Icebee's, but still seemed to melt a little quickly, even on a gloomy mild day like yesterday. The fruit toppings were fresh for the most part; the topping bins were pretty full, which can be read as either a good or bad sign (good = they keep it well stocked to be prepared for any rushes; bad = they don't get too much business so the toppings are sitting out for awhile untouched). Pricing is still $0.35/ounce. Since this is the only place in the area that sells froyo (aside from Quickly next door), I'd settle for it if I had a horrible craving that simply couldn't wait. However, next time I'll make sure to scout out other froyo shops (I need to get to the Sunset soon...) when another craving hits. read more

Dropped by yesterday before taking a scenic drive down the 1 to Half Moon Bay. Two flavors of yogurt: tart and coffee. Naturally I mixed it. Two dozen or so toppings, but I only picked two: kiwi and mochi. Both are grand. Yogurt by weight, $5.60/lb. Very clean (for now), and quiet on a Sunday afternoon. Though I probably shouldn't make this a regular stop, I just may become a regular. read more

Nice basic flavors and good toppings. Friendly service and reasonable price for frozen yogurt.

This is number five in my series on Fro-Yo in San Francisco The Fro-Down: How can I possibly be the A-Hole who says something UN-happy about a cute little yello-happy walk-in closetlike shop in a world of giant concrete block megaliths like something out of a soviet lego factory? But I am that A-hole. Dammit... mother... why? Anyhoo-- the problem is: two flavors. not that there are two flavors I don't like, no... let me make myself clear- there are only two flavors. the whole store has...only.....two flavors. a whole storefront. two flavors. and the day I went.... one of them was broken. and it's self-serve. and the only flavor left... was tart. and you know, if you've read five reviews, that I don't.... enjoy..... tart...... yogurt. Here's the thing-- the people that work at Happy Yogurt? They are SO happy... seriously... they were so sweet and nice and friendly, and not in a fake way, they were just nice-- a guy and a girl-- both times I went... a month apart.... and both times... only one flavor was working... and it was the tart one. So Happy Yogurt, you didn't make me happy. But you didn't make me unhappy either. Just sort of ha. read more

I enjoy this place. Hey I gotta admit I'm not any frozen yogurt expert, but I think I'm old enough to tell if I like something or not. I'm not a big fan of speaking to the cashier or employees unless necessary, but don't worry I'm not introverted. They score on the self-serve machines and stuff. YEAH. I like their flavors and especially tart, they have this section where you can test try the flavors before you get the full-on size. Score! I like tart and occasionally when I'm indecisive, I get 'em ALL. The toppings are quite fresh from my POV just remember they just calculate the final price on how much it weighs, so toppings do count into the price. Inexpensive, approved by a cheapo like moi! Awesome place, check it out, it's not half bad! read more

I came here &tried it again, it was better than the last time I tried it. This time when I went, there was tart &strawberry. I liked the strawberry better than the lemon I have tried last time &the tart actually tasted like something instead of tasting like nothing. +stars (= ! read more

This place is pretty good, but I wish they were bigger! Only 2 flavours?! The tart flavour is pretty good compared to a lot of other places, and usually there's one fruit flavour and the tart. I wish there were flavours that would help during times of the month...like CHOCOLATE. I wish they had hot fudge, and cookie dough...and dinosaur sprinkles. But there's a plus...it is right around the corner. And I will support local froyo places. Woo! read more

I believe this is one of the only froyo places in the richmond district. And I have a soft spot for it in my tummy. Granted, they only have two flavors and one of them always being the original tart... I'm ok with it. I'm so indecisive that this helps. It's a surprise every time to see what flavor is there. The first time I came here it was pistachio and that was surprisingly delish! The staff is super helpful. There was one worker who recognized us everytime and was just very friendly. Now I just call them to see what flavors they have before I venture out. Sometimes I think everyone is just spoiled by the selection of flavors. I'm ok with being limited. Sometimes it forces you to try something that you've never tried before and end up discovering that you love it. They have a frequent buyer card too. Buy 10 ($3 min) and get one free (up to $5 bucks). read more

I am only giving a poor review because the hours of this shop are really inconsistent. We walked about 20 blocks to go here on Saturday. The shop opens at 1pm. We arrived at 12:55 and waited till almost 1:30pm. After a nice walk and the expectation of some froyo, it was super frustrating that the staff did not care to open their shop on time. There was no sign stating they would be late, and we also called their number listed online. We ended up leaving because we had no idea when they would even show up, and we were starting to get hungry. This is the second time we've come when the shop is closed, so we probably will not be making the trek again. read more

UPDATE: You know, I may not be a frozen yogurt connoisseur but I have to admit that Happy Yogurt is my favorite all time frozen yogurt place. I go there about 2-3 times a week, and they truly have everything i need: (1)Tart frozen yogurt that tastes great (2) Blueberries. They have both of these things, and that's what makes happy yogurt great. Tips and pointers: -Extremely clean -Staff is always friendly to me -No parking unfortunately, unless you score one on the street -Great amount of toppings -You can't beat the price, i got a whole cup tonight for less than $3. [I APPROVE BIG TIME] read more

Very small froyo operation. Only four flavors and on the soft side. The toppings selection is solid. Easy breezy in Inner Sunset is much better. There is a huge gap in the Richmond froyo market. read more

The lady in the cashier is so nice and friendly. They have four flavor selections for their froyo and a large array for the toppings. I love their original tart frozen yogurt. read more

Happy Yogurt - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Contrary to the slightly dated reviews on Yelp, Happy Yogurt now has two froyo machines! I discovered this little place on a bus adventure yesterday, and, despite its somewhat modest exterior, Happy Yogurt made a great impression. The owner is so sweet, the store so neat, the toppings so varied (Happy Yogurt has chocolate rocks! Chocolate rocks! And lychee bubbles!), the pistachio flavor so delicious, and the price so good (35 cents per ounce, I think?) If I lived closer to Happy Yogurt I swear I'd grow fat on ice cream's supposedly healthier cousin. However, as it is, I'll only be able to binge on the light, airy froyo when I make the occasional journey to Fresh & Easy, another mindblowing discovery in that neighborhood. read more