With 4 metro locations including a newly opened store in Overland Park, Yogurtini’s topping bar features more than 65 choices-from hot sauce to bites of bananas foster. The myriad flavors-like “Kiss Me I’m Irish Mint”-are just as creative as their appetizing accompaniments. Posted nutrition information and “Flavortini” recipe ideas provide fro yo newbies with cues for delicious concoctions.
Though the frozen yogurt is self-serve at Red Mango, where flavors are tangy and toppings include fresh fruit, crunchy cereals and more, customers can opt for made-to-order smoothies, parfaits or Ghiradelli hot chocolate chillers. The store has two locations: one on the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus and one in the Northland.
Options are simpler at Leawood’s Mochi Yo, where you’ll find just four flavors of Korean-style tart yogurt-including green tea and two rotating flavors. The store is not self-serve, but employees still dish up generous portions of both yogurt and toppings, which range from traditional candies to fresh fruits.
With nearly one quarter of its 25-plus franchises located in the Kansas City area, Peachwave is most likely just a few minutes’ drive from any spot in the metro. Flavors like tiramisu and fudge brownie put a decadent twist on the healthy treat, especially when topped with assorted fruits, candies and syrups: We splurged for the chocolate Magic Shell, which freezes into a delicious candy coat within seconds.
With similar decor and matching signage, we had to wonder if Orange Leaf could be Peachwave’s estranged sibling. Nonetheless, with six locations from Lawrence to Lee’s Summit, Orange Leaf’s yogurt menu covers everything from classic cookies ‘n cream to refreshing raspberry lemonade.
Any way you serve it, Kansas City is a hot spot for one of summer’s coolest treats.
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Lemontree is one of the Northland’s self-serve store recently opened a second location just north of Des Moines, Iowa. Visit the website for a list of flavors and toppings.
Green Apple: With two recently opened locations in Lenexa off College Blvd. and Mission off Johnson Drive, Green Apple offers free Wi-Fi. Visit their website for the full menu.
The country’s best frozen yogurt chain celebrates its 30th birthday this year, and while many of TCBY’s stores have been remodeled to reflect the self-serve trend, local stores in Prairie Village and Leawood maintain the classic atmosphere and service model that put TCBY on the map.
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