Restaurant Review: Yogurtland vs.Yogo Bowl

I had initially heard about Yogurtland in my weekly Sanrio e-mail newsletter.  I blew the e-mail off because it said it was yogurt chain in California and Mexico.  I remember scoffing and saying, "Why does California get all the cool stuff?"

Of course I was raging with jealousy.  A yogurt place AND partnered with Sanrio to produce cute Hello Kitty bowls and free spoons?!

Last Friday, while at work, something stirred within my soul.  It whispered to me, "La Shell...go to the Yogurtland website and revel in its glory..."

So I did...and found out they had a location in AUSTIN!  I immediately sent Casey a text message demanding that he take me out to Yogurtland.  Of course, Casey loves me and knows my love of Hello Kitty knows no bounds.  Immediately, he responded, "Okay."

When we drove up, I was filled with excitement.  All the patrons were eating of out SANRIO bowls!  HOT DOG!  And, they had a flavor near and dear to my heart.  Say it with me...RED VELVET CUPCAKE BATTER.  According to the sign, RVCB is a favorite of My Melody.  And I was okay with that.  Casey had RVCB with their Dragon Passion.  Both were equally as tasty.  We loaded up our yogurt with our favorite toppings.  For me, I had brownie bites and chocolate cookie dough.  Casey had piled what seemed like every topping they had.  He goes crazy.  I keep it simple.

The verdict:  My favorite yogurt place.  Hands down.  Not because of the melding of Yogurtland and Sanrio.  Oh no.  Their toppings were properly thawed and not rock hard.  Their yogurt was to die for.  It was creamy and full of flavor.  The 35 calories per ounce was nice, too.

The comparison: We have a frozen yogurt place in town called the Yogobowl.  It's the only place without going into Round Rock.  They don't give sample cups AND they never change their flavors, which sucks.  Their yogurt is also more icy than Yogurtland.  I noticed that it won't dispense into a swirl without breaking.  I am not sure what this means, but I know that Yogurtland's yogurt was creamy, the way it should be.  Not to mention, Yogurtland came out to half the price!  Casey and I spent $11 for two bowls that were only about half full.  At Yogurtland, we filled up and managed to only spend $6.  There is no comparison.  When we go to "the towns", we're going to Yogurtland.  I don't really care for the other place that is just around the corner, but it will do in a pinch.


**I was not compensated or solicited to write this review.  All products are purchased by me.  All opinions contained and expressed in this review are my own.**