Menchie’s

Menchie’s. Menchie’s. Menchie’s.
You are Edmonton’s froyo queen.
Menchie’s is one of my favourite froyos joints in Edmonton. First of all — FREE UNLIMITED SAMPLES. Well I shouldn’t really say unlimited as you will need to pay for your froyo at some point.
There are sample cups that are accessible to customers so that you can try the froyo flavours before you make your ultimate decision. There’s always so many different flavours to choose from such as red velvet cupcake, cake batter, salted caramel, grape soda, cotton candy, chocolate, malt chocolate, and many more. The flavours are always changing so you never know what they might be serving.
Now the best thing about having the ability to have a sample of any flavour is that you discover that some flavours are really not as good as they sound. But it is all a part of the fun. Other froyo places do not let you have samples or they require the staff to dispense the samples. However, having the freedom to be responsible for your own samples is a fabulous thrill.
After making the big decision, you can choose from a large assortment of toppings! Nanaimo bars, M&Ms, maraschino cherries, and Skor bits caught my eye. No samples of these though unfortunately.
At the end of the adventure the froyo is weighed to determine the price. Oddly enough, last time my friend and mine both cost $ 4.41 each. How is that possible? Well I must have been too distracted by the which colour of spoon to choose (which are great to reuse in your lunch!) and the assortment of free stickers and tattoos. So great.

I go here way too often. I know this because I frequently show up when it is completely empty of people and clearly I’m the only weirdo who is craving froyo when it is –5 out or a rainy day. I like the fact that they have sample cups out all the time and cycle their flavours pretty frequently so there’s always something new to try. Currently my favourite froyo vendor by far!

Best frozen yogurt place in town, has the most selection of topping of any place I’ve been to. Will definitely be going back.

We attempted to have a menchies treat today though when we pulled in the parking lot a very angry Asian man in a safety vest was yelling and screaming at us. We advised him we were going into the menchies that we parked in front of. This guy was rude and crazy. We left without gracing your door. He claims he works for the businesses in that strip.

Conveniently located in the parking lot next to my house, this is my treat place. When it first opened, I’m pretty sure I was in here once a week. The flavors of frozen yogurt are generally good, and I love how you can taste test them yourself at your leisure. I make sure to check out the toppings first, due to sometimes my favorites not being in stock for that time.
The Smileage Club is a great idea, as I have racked up many many points.
The concept is simple. Pick up a bowl. Fill it with frozen yogurt. Add toppings if you wish. Pay. Eat. Enjoy!

Free samples? Don’t mind if I do. You have to try every flavour. It’s a must. You’ll be back for more once you leave the doors.

BEST FROZEN YOGURT OF ALL TIME!
I hit Menchies every single week and I seriously think I need Menchies rehab!
The flavours they have are phenomenal and there are SO MANY to choose from. Every flavour they have tastes exactly like the realt hing and it is mind blowing.
The best part is they give you sample cups and let you try each flavour before you fill your cup — which is perfect for an indecisive person such as myself.
AND THE TOPPINGS! Seriously what don’t they have! Any type of candy, fruit, chocolate you can imagine. Also brownies, cheesecake, naniamo bars like is this real life!!!
If you’re in or around the whyte ave area get your butts down to menchies ASAP. You won’t regret it

Every time I’ve been to Menchies the Froyo is watery. It’s terrible, it’s basically already melting when you squeeze it out of the machine. The taste also leaves a bad after taste in my mouth, like I’ve ate something sugary.
I’ll stick to Tuti Frutti thanks. Never going back.

Parking is kind of a nightmare, but they always have at least 2 dairy-​free options and lots of yummy toppings.

I’m a fan of frozen yogurt in general. It’s a great little treat that you don’t have to feel too guilty about eating (unless you go overboard on the cheesecake topping. No judging. We all go there once and a while.). We were there on a spring night on a Tuesday, so it wasn’t too busy. The system is pretty easy to deduce: grab a bowl, choose your froyo flavour (s) — I went for a swirl of papaya and black cherry, a great combo it turns out! — add your toppings, then weigh & pay! Easy enough! Lots of flavour and fresh toppings made this a great stop with the girls! We will definitely be back!

Omg! Best frozen yogurt ever! Beautiful, clean building, lovely staff and owners! So very, highly recommended!!!

I’m a fan of Menchie’s. They have a good selection of frozen yogurt and toppings. I usually go to Tutti Frutti, but Menchie’s definitely has more topping selection, which is nice. But this Menchie’s is kind of a pain to get to. It’s in Garneau by Remedy and if you’re driving south on 109 Street you can’t turn left to the building you have to go up the block and around and then down the back alley. The parking lot here is usually full, and it’s quite busy. I find it kind of funny that there are only two Menchie’s in Edmonton and they’re both within a few blocks of each other (the other location is on Whyte Ave). As good as the froyo is here, and it is good it’s also pricier than other froyo places. If I’m on the right (literally the right side) of the road (109) and in the area then stopping at Menchie’s is possible. For the most part I’m content to get my froyo at other places. If you’re in the area it’s a solid place to check out.

I started off the wrong foot. After a co-​worker raved about her daughter’s yogurt flavour (green apple tart, I believe) from several nights before, I went to the Menchie’s website and was teased by all the flavours they *might* have at any given location on any given day. Several caught my eye. I’ve been in a fruity mood lately, and I was dying to try the blueberry cheesecake or lemon.
I finally made it down several days later and wound my way to the wall of yogurt. I searched frantically for the flavours that had made my sweet tooth tingle … and not a one was there. I must be the silliest, whiniest Menchie’s customer ever – a bajillion flavours to choose from, and I didn’t want a single one. I should have gone for plain old vanilla or chocolate and enhanced it with some of the offerings from their generous toppings bar, but for some reason still unknown to me, I chose the cookies and cream. Don’t get me wrong – it was good and I slurped down the entire 245 grams within minutes – but I was left unfulfilled. I’m not giving up on Menchie’s, and I will return soon.

I love Menchie’s! I finally jumped on the Menchie’s train late this summer and have been obsessed ever since!
I find it so exciting to walk and see a wall full of different frozen yogurts and sorbets to try! Then you can have your choice of the many toppings such as fruit, candy, cookie dough bits, chocolate sauces or my personal favourite skor pieces!
I was excited to see if they would have any holiday flavours. In which they did! Gingerbread, egg nog and candy cane. They weren’t my personal favourites but I am sure they would be to many out there!
I love going to the Garneau location but would love to see a Menchie’s downtown as well!

This has to be one of my favorite nightly getaways. While living in downtown edmonton I loved walking across the high level to enjoy this glorious treat! I’d come here with friends or my fiancé truthfully it’s good for any occasion. I love the flavours available and all the treats you can put on top of your frozen yogurt. It’s really a fun evening out on a warm summer might. While you’re enjoying your treat you can walk back across the high level and enjoy the sunset. It’s bliss.

I love this place! The only thing I can harp on is that the vanilla flavoured frozen yogurt dispenser seems to be shot and the staff don’t seem to be willing to fix it. You really have to work for your yogurt.

I’m a late acceptor of the self frozen yogurt craze, which isn’t so much a craze these days as it is more of the norm. The fact is I trust myself very little to create a decent froyo concoction worthy of consumption. It seems most places I try exacerbates the underdeveloped nature of my froyo mixology skills.
The exception to this is Menchie’s. Maybe it’s the happily smiling yogurt cup character sending dangerously positive vibes my way, maybe it’s the helpful staff, maybe it’s the celebrities photos on the walls that makes me think I’m cool, maybe everything has just the right amount of whatever chemical that makes everything taste just right. I’m not sure. But it seems like no matter what I put together here it’s very good. Salted pretzel yogurt with blue whales and rain forest frogs … So good! Blue raspberry and fruit punch yogurt with cantaloupe, papaya and kiwi … So good and fools myself into thinking I’m going healthy. Load up on everything chocolate … So wrong, but so good!
Everything here just makes me happy. The atmosphere positive and Garneau! I can’t think of a better place to spend 30 mins satisfying that sweet tooth.

I love this place from the décor to the location to the oh so yummy Purely Tart frozen yogurt. I never bother with the toppings, as I am a purist at heart. But there are certainly no shortage of them, for those who do indulge.
I love the Smileage club which gives points on each purchase and even gives you free froyo for your Birthday.
Best of all, the hours are awesome. I live right next door and usually get a craving at 1045pm which allows me just enough time to whip down there and fill up. They also have really cute free stickers and tattoos. I admit, I have a collection of the brightly colored spoons which I refuse to throw out. I must be coming up on 100…

Tasty frozen yoghurt & sorbets; about a dozen parking spots; fun flavors with new ones popping up unexpectedly from time to time; engaging staff*; good documentation about calories, glutens, etc.
*Hi there, Iverson!

As the first Menchie’s to open in Edmonton, the Garneau location is an eye-​popping, colourful and fun café that serves delicious frozen yogurt to suit any preference and all tastes. «Mench» is traditionally a Yiddish word and means «a person of integrity or honour» — the froyo chain has adapted this to mean «someone you’d be happy to befriend.» I think it serves the café well; with a frozen yogurt mascot and the tagline «We make you smile,» Menchie’s channels all the charm and sweetness of its playful build-​your-​own yogurt brand.
During the Grand Opening, the owners of Menchie’s Garneau provided us with a history of the franchise before convincing us all to participate in a build-​your-​own froyo competition. We were given a chance to taste the different varieties of frozen yogurt, and I was surprised to learn that Menchie’s not only offers traditional froyo, but gluten free, nonfat, low carb, non-​dairy, vegan, and kosher options, as well. The dairy options, when possible, are made using milk from Alberta cows, giving Menchie’s a local YEG touch.
I’ve always been a fan of froyo, but the frozen yogurt at Menchie’s is on a different level. Creamy, tart, fruity, chocolatey, and minty, the combination possibilities are endless. The café also offers a wide variety of topping selections, from skor pieces, to cookie dough, to kiwis and popping lychee balls (boba).
We didn’t win the make-​your-​own-​froyo competition, but it was still fantastic! I’m also a fan of Tutti Frutti, but Menchie’s definitely has more options, especially for those with particular dietary concerns. So good!