So happy we found this little gem in our neighborhood!! I think it was the owner who helped us , she was so sweet and welcoming. All toppings are pre cupped for convenience. Just tell what you want. With a punch card , after 8 yogurts you get $2 off ! SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES ! SUPPORT WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES! Can't wait to go back for new flavors read more

Standard yogurt shop, but the price per ounce is lower than others (.38). Staff is just staff, there is nothing special there. There are different sized cups, and about 10 different flavors. I tried about half of them, and I liked all of them, but a few were a little sweet. My favorite was probably the pomegranate one...it's slightly icy and not as creamy as the other flavors. Toppings are standard as you would find somewhere else. read more

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The best frozen yogurt ever!! All the flavors are unique, the staff is always friendly, and the surrounding areas are always clean. I love that my frozen yogurt stays cold, and does not melt quickly in the cup. I will always drive out of my way to come here because it truly is the best!! read more

their flavors are online! But.. get the pineapple yogurt it taste like Dole Whip from Disneyland. Customer service is great, super friendly people. Offered deals for cash and bring your own container (Pre-COVID19). read more

Minimal options and the aesthetics alone is really depressing and uneventful. I believe rebranding and an interior refresh to update store to being instagram worthy pic status would bring in more families in the area. read more

We have been going to this place for awhile. Always super friendly and great options plus you get a big container of the toppings which of course my daughter loves. Highly recommended. read more

We love Yogurt Express! There's always a variety of tasty flavors. Something for everyone to be happy with. They have a nice variety of toppings as well. The young men working behind the counter are always friendly and helpful. My only complaint is how often I have to hear my kids say "can we get fro-yo tonight?" But honestly...it's not like I'm not usually thinking the same thing! Ha! read more

Worst customer service! Don't bother going not worth it! The staff was not helpful, and extremely rude!

By far the best frozen yogurt place in La Mesa. Yogurt Express has a variety of flavors throughout the week not to mention friendly service. Highly recommended. read more

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

I love this frozen yogurt spot, I've been here three times so far! It has great rotating flavors and a lot of toppings to choose from. I use to frequent Golden Spoon but they're customer service was slipping so I found another location close by! I love the mint flavors (that's my favorite) and I love the fact that you are able to bring in your own containers to fill, I haven't tried that yet but will soon. The woman who works the front is very sweet and was welcoming when I came in, she set me up with a stamp card and made sure I knew how this place worked (rotating flavors that you can check out on IG or Facebook, and that we are able to bring in our own containers if we wanted). The parking is a bit small but I haven't had a problem yet. Will take pictures the next time I'm in to share read more

I've been going here since I was a child. I love their yogurt, always offer great flavors. They change it up daily and it is nice to have different options. read more

This place used to be really good but now it's soo expensive for the portions you get- toppings are all pre-packaged so you don't get to choose how much you want and they weighed each topping container too. So you end up getting too much of one topping for a high price since they charge per ounce, which is already steep. I gave 2 stars because they are the only yogurt place open late. Yogurt mill instead is a great option and bang for your buck with the large portions and loong list of toppings! I always leave satisfied there. read more

The yogurt is okay. But I noticed two things that are completely related to one another, and signs of a vicious cycle. 1.) The workers here don't work. There was a middle age lady with a bunch of tattoos that was just looking at her phone when she could've been cleaning. 2.) Once you get close up, this place is dirty. Yogurt splashes dried onto the trash can. Built up residue in the drip trays under where the fro-yo comes out. The "fresh" fruit toppings? The strawberries looked like the last time they were fresh was when Will Smith was the Fresh Prince. In your downtime, sweep. Mop. Wipe windows. Wipe down trash cans. Clean counters. It's not that hard. Offer fruit that was cut this century. I can imagine customers getting sick from the lack of cleanliness, which stems from the lack of work ethic. read more

The cleanliness of the place is superb! The to go cups that fall in line with the cleanliness standards are perfect sizes! The flavors of the yogurt are absolutely delicious! So happy this place is back! read more

"That yogurt place" is our family name for Yogurt Express. We go pretty often and I recommend you give it a try. The parking lot has only about 10 spaces with each about 12 inches too narrow. Two excellent parking spots are behind near the dumpster. The self serve yogurt machines are on the back wall with three sizes of styrofoam cups on the wall to the right. Price at checkout is determined by the weight of your cup. You don't need permission to get started. Walk right on back to the cup dispenser, pull one out and start making your own yogurt. The machines dispense about eight flavors, some fat free, with labels showing flavors. You are free to fill the cup with any or all flavors, mix & blend to your hearts content. Fill it about half full then pack the yogurt by holding it about two inches above the counter and dropping the cup on it's bottom. Repeat a couple of times. This technique allows the yogurt to settle into the cup. About 20 toppings are available for self serve on the right of the store. Pick one or more to sprinkle or go back and forth between the yogurt and toppings during the fill process to get a fully mixed blend. Now go to the register and put a clear plastic dome top onto the cup. Place the cup on the scale. If you are a repeat customer show the man behind the counter your Yogurt Express 20% off card and give him your "buy 10, get one free" to punch. If you don't have these cards and they don't offer them you should ask. Pay the man. There are a couple of tables and chairs both inside and out front. Enjoy. read more

This is a pretty basic frozen yogurt shop. Don't come in here looking for mochi, tart flavors, or fresh fruit toppings. There's no seating inside or outside. If you're looking for super friendly and courteous service, there's a competitor down the street, I'm sure you know the one I'm talking about. Now all of that said, this is the place to come if you want good yogurt for a reasonable price. It's self serve here. It looks the same since they opened, but they keep the prices lower than other shops so get over the lack of frills. The toppings here are mostly candy and cookie related, but this doesn't phase me because I'm not really into them anyway. My kid, of course, is a fan! They have a website you can check to see in advance what the daily/weekly flavors will be. They always have peanut butter, chocolate, and vanilla everyday. They also have a flavor board in the store that lists the weekly flavors. There is always one no sugar added flavor available. While this is not my go-to spot for yogurt, it is a nice option for inexpensive yogurt to go. It's a good choice for families. It's kid friendly. I definitely crave a more tart yogurt, but this is a nice option for my my son. read more

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I would give five stars if they didn't make it so complicated to give you information, etc. They used to give daily flavors but now all I can find is sizes and prices. I do like the yogurt, have been going there for years and had some delivered the other day with good and timely results. Just wish they had more of a variety, especially the fruit flavors. The only one they had when I ordered mine was Orange Creme Sickle which would have been great but it was sugar free, no other fruit flavor. Boo! read more

I've come here several times since I've been living around this area. They always have a great selection of flavors and list them on their website so you don't have to call in and ask what they have for the day. They have a wide array of toppings to add to your self serve yogurt and leave the sample cups out for people so they can sample as much as they please. That might be a bad thing though, as I see people getting two samples of the same thing, kinda weird. None the less, at 32 cents per ounce, it seems to be a solid price for great yogurt. read more

Yogurt Express - Captain crunch and butterfinger yogurt - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - La Mesa, California

I just found out about Yogurt Express on Yelp, and OMG i've been missing out. The yogurts were all so yummy. I loved the strawberry and the cake mix. and i loved that they have the diet friendly Wow Cow flavors, with 40 calories for 4 ounces. I will definitely be back for those. I cannot believe the yogurt was only 24 cents an ounce, that's the cheapest I've ever seen. I will be back ASAP (probably tomorrow) *the only reason i gave 4 stars instead of 5 was that they don't carry and tart flavors :( or fresh fruit :( read more

This is by far the best establishment for self service frozen yogurt. I am a die hard yogurt express gal. Not only is the price point stellar. They have a frequent buyer card so I'm always getting free yogurts. But my most enjoyable aspect of it is the topping bar; from Carbo chips to captain crunch there is almost every topping imaginable avaliable. Not to mention the service is always pretty average but never horrible. The place can be a little packed depending on the night but it is totally worth the crowd even on the busiest night. read more

Yogurt Express - Hot night - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Everything here is self-serve. You don't even have to ask for sample cups! Their yogurt flavors can be checked out on their website since some of their flavors change daily. I felt that some of their yogurts were too melty though. It's always a process of eliminations for me when it comes to yogurt lol. I ended up with their peanut butter, chocolate, and a bit of their Butterfinger yogurt. My bf chose the pineapple one, but they didn't have any fruit toppings for him. :( It would be nice if they had a place to enjoy your yogurt though. The yogurt is super cheap and they also have stamp cards. We paid $5 for 2! read more

Yogurt Express - yogurt - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - La Mesa, California

Not gonna lie, looks a little sketchy but definitely worth it!! The flavors are SO good and the toppings are fresh. Not to mention, it's fairly cheap. Will continue to come back! read more

Frozen yogurt is something that is exclusively delicious and abundant on the West Coast. When I moved to San Diego a few years back, a chummy friend took me to my first fro-yo experience here at Yogurt Express. I experienced what many call a "foodgasm" and vowed to return to fill up my yogurt card with adorable little stamps that would later yield a free cup of sugary goodness. What I didn't know when I was eating my very first helping of Yogurt Express fro-yo is that this was the very best of San Diego. And ever since then, I have yet to find a place that is as delicious/wonderful. So alas, I am forced to trek out here whenever I am near SDSU and craving the yummiest fro-yo in town. read more

Great self-serve yogurt at REALLY great prices. This is the least expensive yogurt shop I have seen at only 29 cents an ounce. They don't have as many flavor selections as others, but the flavors they do have are great (especially the peanut butter). The "yogurt" itself is more like soft serve ice-cream. I'm pretty sure it is not as low-calorie as other yogurt shops. The chocolate chip cookie dough and peanut butter cup had actual chocolate pieces in them, I've never seen that at a self-serve yogurt shop. Super yummy and super cheap! read more

Nice little post Cowles hike treat. There are a few pros and cons about the place though (I've never really listed it this way in a review, but it's the best way to describe it here). PROS: - It's FroYo! - They have every chocolate topping you could ever want. - Butterfinger is a flavor here! - .34 per oz - They accept credit cards. - Nice people. Okay nothing is really too yogurt related, but I'm trying my best here because I really want to like this place, but seriously.. I have to agree with Dulce R. and say that their flavors are way too sweet. They don't have a plain tart option which I think is a staple at any frozen yogurt shop. They also don't have many fresh fruit options. I think the two fruits they did have were in a bath of sugar. Yes, a bath of sugar. I would definitely like it more if there were those two things. Also, they don't have any seating which is a bummer if you're coming with a family. read more

Was craving some frozen yogurt and stumbled upon this place on Yelp. I got a mixture of banana, chocolate, and vanilla. All of the flavors were very good but I wish the banana flavor was a bit stronger. There's a decent selection of toppings available. If you're looking for fresh fruit toppings this place is not it. I didn't recall seeing any fruit, except for shredded coconut. But it didn't matter to me because I wasn't looking to be healthy tonight lol. The prices are VERY reasonable and the employee that rang me up was nice enough. read more

I used to frequent this shop for years when I lived a few blocks away, and it was great. Now that I am back in San Diego for the summer I wanted to take my Seattle-raised daughter to some of the places I used to love, but I was very disappointed by the fact that the employees were not aware of ingredients and allergens in the yogurts they were serving. I asked the employee which yogurts are gluten free and the first employee sharply responded "I don't know" seeming annoyed that I even asked. The second employee said "I think you would be safe with these ones, but I don't know exactly what he adds to them." It's the first time I have ever experienced employees at a froyo shop not being able to confidently answer this question, and unfortunately the lack of knowledge means I will never be returning again. read more

First and most importantly, in my opinion, regarding frozen yogurt shops, is the FRO YO itself and this fro yo here is a knocked out the park Home Run! It is like homemade ice cream but in fro yo form. They don't get 5 stars from me because sometimes the website is not updated and I need to know, without taking a drive over there, when my favorite flavor, SALTED CARAMEL is flowing. They don't have fresh fruit. That would make the experience five star but this is more of a hole in the wall spot with excellent fro yo. Chocolate, PB & Vanilla are daily flavors and they are good but the SALTED CARAMEL, the cake batters, yellow and angel food and original white are super stars imo. The flavors are made daily and always taste fresh. I like the staffers too. read more

Very cheap, very good, very accessible. And the yogurt is top-notch. Fro yo is a very dicey proposition from store to store, I've found, but this place lives up to the Yelp hype. It was a great capper to the heavy and sauced beyond belief barbecue dinner from the Western BBQ place across the street from this place. I learned from the last time I got fro yo in Upland that it's better to go smaller than the large cup and went with the medium one, put in a chocolate swirl and Butterfinger yogurt with peanuts and coconut. The Butterfinger yogurt was interesting, but very good. I'll have to get more of that another time. I really love the prices of this place. The one thing I'd demerit is the fact that there are no chairs or tables for anyone to enjoy the yogurt there at the place. Khann and I had to eat the yogurt in his car, then get rid of it right there. The fro yo place I went to before this one in Upland had music blaring, tables and chairs with a variety of games to play besides the consumption of yogurt. I guess this was just too simple a place for that. read more

This place is meh.. They don't a great variety of flavors. Personally, they are all way to sweet. It's like sugar overload. They don't offer any tart flavors and only one sugar free. Toppings are ok. Mainly cookies and cereal type stuff. No fresh fruit at all- sad face. They have strawberries covered in syrup, huge disappointment. No seating is available. Prices are super cheap but I guess there's a reason. I use to come to this place when I was younger before discovering other shops but now going back I have realized its not good. Ill stick to my yogurtland. read more

Good yogurt, Snickers, with no sugar, but sorbitol instead. Inconsiderate staff, and an extra fifty cents if you want to pay with your card.

so wholesome i love this place. different flavors throughout the week and proportioned sides are super convenient.

Amazing yogurt. Silky, smooth, melts in your mouth! They have different flavors everyday but they have 3 staple flavors that they have every day: chocolate, peanut butter and vanilla! I got the cinnamon roll and cookies & creme FroYo -- absolutely amazing. Right when I walked in I was greeted with a smile, and was told to sample some flavors. The topping bar is endless, but I got the mochi pieces (which were super soft compared to Tutti Frutti's) and the Oreo cookie dust. All this for only about $3! I can't complain! Will definitely be coming back more frequently in the future. read more

Yogurt Express - Cinnamon roll x Cookies n Creme topped with Mochi pieces and Oreo cookie dust - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - La Mesa, California

Genius of a strategy. Choose your own yogurt, put whatever you want on it. Then they weigh it for price. I think its like $0.24 per ounce for non students and 25% off for students. Brilliant. Food: 5 Service: 5 (you do it yourself) Price: 5 Overall 5! read more

I LOVE this place. I have been going here since I was about 10 years old. The flavors are always very good and changed out often. The inside of the location is always very clean. Since covid had started, they fill your yogurt and toppings for you which has made my bill slightly higher. But I don't even mind! Great family owned environment. read more

AmazIng. Even during this crazy pandemic they had someone serving everything and they prepackaged all toppings. Absolutely wonderful.

Two things: the place actually smells. Not in a good way. There is not a table for you to sit and enjoy the yogurt. I walked in and I walked out. That's all I have to say. read more

Our go-to yogurt shop. I love the small business feel and that it isn't part of a chain. The yogurt is good and the flavors are often unique to this shop, in addition to having the usual top flavors. She also remembers us each time and is always friendly. read more

The yogurt was good, but that is where it ends. The staff were apathetic, on phones, no greeting. The price was very high at $0.52 per ounce and we were charged for the weight of every bowl, lid, and portion cup. That might not be a big deal in general, but we purchased 7 bowls and the employee put them all on the scale together and put the lids on before weighing them. The toppings must be purchased in full portion cups, so you must pay for more than you might have wanted, 2-3 ounces each for the dozen or so toppings we selected. Finally, there is no longer any seating. I almost laughed out loud when the register system asked about a tip. read more