Yogurt Express

Got the Oreo shake. Expected a little bit more flavor, more Oreo but felt more like a vanilla shake…read morethan an Oreo shake. There was 1 guy working but it was doing work! Very impressed with his service. He gets them to a 4 star review. Place is inside Grossmont center but decently convenient as it's next to Panera on the "outside".

Until a few weeks ago, I'd have said that it's impossible for a trip to an ice cream scoop shop to…read morebe bad. Then I visited Cold Stone Creamery at Grossmont Shopping Center. It shouldn't be possible for ice cream to taste stale, but Cold Stone's did. It shouldn't be possible for the impudent children operating this shop to have kept their jobs past the first few days, but they did. And it shouldn't be possible for such a business to be as dark, dank and cluttered as was the Grossmont Shopping Center outlet of Cold Stone Creamery. The internet tells me that this corporation has been in business for 38 years. Impossible.

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Baskin Robbins

3.1(93 reviews)

1.6 mi

Food-: Best quality & taste in Ice-Cream Products…read moreever! Choc-Chip & Mint Choc-Chip are my favs. The size, shape & texture of BR's choc-chips reign over all others. Samples are generously offered; tried the Dubai Choc. Inspired was yummm! Service: This is where BR excels-Tyfani (sp?) consistently delivers; packing my fresh pack frozen delights, always helpful& efficient (with a genuine smile). Value: BR remains worth the price of fresh, flavorful & sweetness-balanced frozen treats. Ambience: Nostalgic vibe, exquisitely spotless shop with sm tables inside for patrons to enjoy their tasty frozen selections. ***Highly recommend this well managed La Mesa Store where Tyfani represents the best of Baskin Robins.

Stopped in for my birthday scoop of Rocky Road. Young ladies were so nice even though they were…read morebusy. Their Rocky Road is sooo good!

Rocky Road

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Non dairy cookies and cream (single scoop)

Yogurtland

Food: Frozen Yogurt with plentiful variety, highest quality fruit toppings, blueberries,…read morestrawberries, brownie bites & musca more! Service: Employees consistently polite, efficient & willingly helpful. They even thank the tippers! Each cashier dresses impeccably. Ambience: High energy customers of all ages love this well managed Yogurtland. Definitely recommend this location!

Had a really chaotic visit. Lots of trash and spills on…read moretables and around the self-serve area. A few of the machines didn't seem to be working very well with the froyo coming out mostly melted. And the topping section was a total mess. Some containers had mixed toppings, others were missing serving spoons, and many were nearly empty while there was a steady line of customers. The employees were friendly enough but seemed overwhelmed for sure. Hope things can improve at this location.

A festive swirl of cool peppermint and rich mocha creates a refreshing, creamy frozen yogurt that's pure holiday magic.

Peppermint Mocha Frozen Yogurt topped with Mini Gingerbread Men Cookies, Mini M&M’s, and Cookies & Cream Crumbles

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The Yogurt Mill of La Mesa

4.1(195 reviews)

1.8 mi

You can't beat Yogurt Mill of La Mesa. They offer…read more... - Tasty fro-yo at 1990's prices (or maybe early 2000's-- whenever--it just seems really affordable compared to other places) - Random assortment of Sanrio items for purchase. (I never knew I wanted a Hello Kitty purse until I saw one at Yogurt Mill) - Friendly and creative staff!! (The last time we went in, the woman working was so sweet and suggested all these cool yogurt combos we could try).

If you're looking for a cool, refreshing tasty treat, Yogurt Mill might be just what you are…read morelooking for. I had a mix of strawberry tart and vanilla, and the small size . It was just enough for me. The girl working behind the counter was friendly, and the shop smelled and looked really clean when we entered.

A small and a child's

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The Cravory - SDSU

4.5(202 reviews)

2.8 mi•Rolando

Cookie company currently closed!…read more Constantly craving carefully crafted cookies can cause crazy calorie consumption creating chubby characteristics.. Come closer cookie come...

I've ordered via GrubHub a couple times now. I'm going to have to visit the store at some point…read more These cookies are phenomenal! Just a note, I'm not sure about the in store prices, but via GrubHub it is a tad cheaper to order cookies individually than to get the six pack box. The twelve is a great deal but the six is cheaper to buy them individually. Anyway, the cookies.... These things are so good. I'm not going to list a bunch that I had because honestly they're all amazing. But the Cookie Monster. The Cookie Monster is maybe the best cookie ever made. Nom nom nom nom nom.... (My Cookie Monster impression)

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Dilly’s Ice Cream Truck

5.0(32 reviews)

2.9 mi•Cajon Heights

What a treat! My company brought Dilly's Ice Cream Truck to our office to celebrate the World Cup…read moreand it was delicious! Much better than the other trucks that have bars and bagged ice cream desserts. I got the OG Sunday and it was delicious and the portions were large. The service was so fast and they were so friendly. They also played fun music that made hanging out near the truck feel like a celebration!

Got to try Dilly's for the first time a few weeks ago and it was absolutely delicious! I ordered…read moretheir Mud Slide ice cream and it was exactly what I wanted. My co-worker got the strawberry sundae and she said she really enjoyed it too! The ice cream is super creamy and smooth. The oreos are crumbly. It's good ice cream, what more can I say? The folks working the van were super nice and fast. I didn't get to talk to them long because they had the ice cream ready in a flash! If you see them in your area, stop by for some ice cream!

Festival

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Yummy Yummy Juice Bar

4.8(113 reviews)

2.4 mi

All I've had so far is the Tropical Smoothie but I had to come give this place 5 stars because it…read morewas soo good. The girls taking orders and making the smoothies were sweet & incredibly fast. I think my smoothie was ready in 2-3 minutes. I'll definitely be back to try some more of their menu items. The space has a few tables & a large parking lot.

We came here and purchased green juices and another with papaya and other tropical fruits. The…read morejuice shop also has sandwiches and other Latinx food. The shop was very clean and spacious and even had a sofa and tv. I don't think the sign is the best, since even when we were in the parking lot we couldn't find it easily. But we know it was here due to Yelp. There is a private parking lot that seems pretty spacious and plenty of options for juices and bowls. Prices were also reasonable and the staff friendly.

Bar area

Turkey Sandwich THE BEST. 10/10

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Cold Stone Creamery

3.5(77 reviews)

3.4 mi•Rolando

Melanie was so sweet and accommodating when I came in like a tornado changing my mind a bunch of…read moretimes. Pros! Thank you for returning my sanity with cold stone.

Damn, it's good. Remove the thinking and pick one of their premium little mixes for flavors. I…read morerecommend tasting the base ice cream and then going from there. I got the banana something or other and added yellow cake. I messed up by getting a middle size. It is a LOT of ice cream. Overdid it with the waffle bowl. Was it delicious? YES! Did I need the calories? Absolutely not. The girl was quick with the order and kind. Cool spot in a shopping strip so definitely a nice treat after lunch nearby.

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Golden Spoon La Mesa

4.0(218 reviews)

0.9 mi

The flavor options and topping options are great but the hidden gem is the açaí bowls and the…read morepre-made desserts. They have $10 rotating pre packaged desserts that are amazing. Try the tiramisu, trust me. I can walk in after work at 5 pm and maybe have 1 person ahead of me in line which shows quick service.

Came here for the first time and split a sundae with my wife. The flavor and portions were on…read morepoint, my only bummer was that there weren't enough toppings. I feel like a good sundae should have either chocolate sauce, nuts, or something else with each bite. There were sadly more than a couple masked bites with just the frozen yogurt (which admittedly was very tasty). The server was very friendly and served people quickly, so all told it was a positive experience.

I had the chocolate and the caramel yogurt very good

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Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

3.3(105 reviews)

1.8 mi

Great place on a hot summers day! Sorbet is delicious and the toppings really help get my sugar…read morefix. Ms. Riley behind the counter is excellent, incredibly polite and socially apt, will be returning!

If I had to be honest, I would rate this location three out of five stars. Their hours are really…read morebad. They close at 8 PM which is nowhere near when you should stop serving frozen yogurt. It makes me have to drive all the way across town just to get froyo at 8:30pm. Also, I really don't like how you have to select a tip or skip it before you can finish your payment. We are already paying a premium for self serve frozen yogurt. Guilty someone into leaving even more money on top of the high price is not a great feeling. The owner seems nice and the employees are always super friendly. I just wish they would update their hours to be more aligned with other local shoppes and didn't force a tipping option prior to paying.

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Gina R.

15 years ago

First off I couldn't believe how inexpensive your yogurt is. This is even with the candy bar crunches that weigh your yogurt down another %. I love the fact that students receive an additional 25%. Now on to your flavours, I was watching my waistline recently and noticed that your Wow-Cow has about 40 calories/serving. I would have never known it was sugar free if it hadn't been for the posting above the flavour. Now that I am back in business and eating big I love the Angel Food Cake as well as Snickers and Ghiardelli chocolate. The thing here is all your flavours are better than frozen yogurt. I just wish I knew the extra additive that is mixed in to make it so good. I also love the fact that Yogurt Express is also no-nonsense. I downloaded my own yogurt so easily so I didn't have to worry about someone doing it for me. This also worked well for sampling because I could go at my own pace and try all eight. Oh, by the way sorry Yogurt Express for looking like such a pig, however, I did end up buying 7 mediums with topping. Yogurt Express you added a little kick to my walk as I exited your place. Thank you for being so nice, clean and welcoming and I will always be returning. read more

Nick D.

6 years ago

My dad owns the place which is pretty cool and all, but I'm on a diet and I can only get yogurt once a week :( I've gotten the same yogurt flavor with the same toppings all my life, and I've never gotten bored! And that smooth criminal that is my father ran 2 businesses backed up by corporate companies out of business! Take that, yogurtland (not to brag, but we also got awarded best dessert in La Mesa TWICE!) we're practically invincible! Try it for yourself, ladies and gentlemen, and let the yogurt do the talking! read more

Trisha S.

12 years ago

Yogourt Express is good for having a lot of flavour selection they have like 8 of them. They even change it regularly which works well with me. I want different taste every time i go there. And i like that it is cheaper than yogurt land and the quality and consistency is so much better. It is only a small shop but they offer good quality of product and service. It is always nice and clean and the employees are always nice and accommodating. I love yogurt express! read more

Nick D.

18 years ago

Dear valued customers Yogurt Express has recently been the victim of a slanderous personal attack. After receiving possible misinformation from an employee, this individual posted unwarranted reviews on multiple locations before verifying any information. As the owner I would be glad to answer any questions about the brands and nutritional facts of our products, Mon-Fri. 8am-10 am. @ (619) 462-4248 Thank you for your patronage, Nick DeYoung......Yogurt Express read more

Lisa K.

3 years ago

best yogurt in san diego creamy, smooth and delish. extended hours to accommodate your cravings. very clean store. family owned and staffed. always friendly and always a delicious experience. the peanut butter tastes like the real deal! aways a delicious sugar free option on the menu. everyday vanilla, choc, peanut butter. while other flavors rotate, you will always find something to tickle your tastebuds. See ya soon, Lisa read more

Terry K.

12 years ago

Great Yogurt for a great price. They've got a ll kinds of crazy flavors and then the standard flavors. They've also got pretty much every topping you can imagine. I usually the special for like 6.00 I think, where you can fill up a big tub with as much sugary junk as you want for the same price. Pretty sweet deal. My go to shop for yogurt so def. check it out. read more

Robin V.

18 years ago

I love Yougurt Express. I have been a customer for many years and have gone to other yogurt shops but always end up back here.....ITS THE BEST! The have a great group of employees. I never have a hard time trying to decide what flavor because they have so many to choose from. Thanks YE for making my after dinner treat yummy and not too bad for me! read more

Dawn S.

13 years ago

HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE! The tattooed neck, dark haired girl was a witch! And her side kick, look alike, must be related, relative sitting next to her, NO BETTER! If you're the owner and read this, save yourself, hire new people who like people. The yogurt is good , prices good but the service lost my business. read more

Keith J.

14 years ago

Best Yogurt I've had in awhile! You walk in and it's all self service. Prices are reasonable I mean they weigh the ice cream and it is a bit pricey but it's worth it! The store was clean and tidy. It is family friendly and very tasty. read more

Zaire C.

15 years ago

Yummy yogurt, great prices, friendly staff, self serve free samples to help you pick what you want. Lots of topping options! All that, and it's SUPER CHEAP. What more could you ask for, seriously? read more

Frank A.

17 years ago

VERY affordable, lots of toppings. If you eat too much, it will give you a stomach ache which is easy to do because you can vet a huge serving for just $4. Parking can be a bit of a pain. read more

Heather L.

4 years ago

I bring my niece and nephew here all the time and they love it! Great flavors and they switch every other day. Lots of topping options to pick from as well. read more

Adriana R.

12 years ago

Best frozen yogurt in San Diego. Their raspberry pomegranate flavor is my favorite. I honestly can't go two weeks with out their yogurt. Love this place read more

erica b.

17 years ago

disgusting chemical nastiness, cheap becasue of such bad quality. stale toppings, no fresh fruit. barely any selection. blah flavors. i think not read more

Fahad B.

9 months ago

The employees there are great and always generous and they have the best yogurt in town highly recommend!!!!

Richard R.

9 years ago

Some of the best yogurt, toppings, and price around. This place is a must try if you are in the area.

Ariana R.

14 years ago

Great yogurt at a good price! I visit yogurt express often and I'm never dissapointed!

RNLola L.

15 years ago

Still is the best self serve yogurt place in my book. Been going here since 2001!

KAT A.

18 years ago

Yay I like this place you can create your own yogurt , very reasonable price.

Sandra B.

14 years ago

This place is one of my addictions...I have to limit myself on how often I go.

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