Cups Frozen Yogurt

First time at Cups Frozen Yogurt. Had seen this place few times before while going to Qdoba. Decided to check it out today. Turned out to be good. I as well as my 4 year old daughter enjoyed. Lot of toppings. Lot of young teens and kids hangout place. Like others I also found the music to be too loud. I had vanilla custard with 6 – 7 different toppings of chocolates, blueberries etc. Daughter had chocolate with sprinkles and lot of other kid toppings. No minimum how many toppings you put as price is by weight. Overall a good experience.

My daughter find Cups a month a go. The first time was good. Yogurt was tasty and well frozen, but music was way to loud. Yesterday –Thursday, May 4, 2015 around 12 pm was my second time at Cups. I invited my husband for delicious treat. First, the music was so loud, that the girl working at the counter did not hear me at all. We POUR yogurts to our cups. All of them were partially frozen with unpleasant texture. The one they call chocolate cake had VERY strange bright red and dip grey color. Middle distributors had mixed yogurts that did not matched information what it supposed to be. There was not taste at all in any of them, just over sweet, test less mess. And over priced too. I will never visit Cups again. It could be a good place to visit during shopping time. I am very sorry, I can’t give them any star. I try to post this post, but I have to give a star.

I hate this freaking place. Barely has any options and idk compared to sixteen handles, the yogurt sucks here. The only good thing about this place is that me and my boyfriend had our first date here so this is the only reason we go to this place every so often.

Although I see this place every time I go to Bayonne Crossing — and I always say Im going to stop in — I never really have. I always just drive by and think. dang — i want some frozen yogurt.
Well the other day the Wife and I stopped on by. Immediately I felt excited. Well who wouldn’t… It is frozen yogurt and endless toppings.
I felt pleased with my options to begin — I decided to go for the vanilla cake, yellow cake and red velvet frozen options. because of course I Love Cake.
this was a masterful blend… one of my best and the flavors really balanced and gave me this soft creamy slightly choc-​lately goodness.
I was a little disappointed when I did not find any teddy grahams or graham crackers toppings to choose from — but I found my way with candied walnuts, those lil pink balls and strawberries…
Indeed — My wife was happy too. with a traditional swirls, nuts and fluff.
I think the soft plastic-​y seats were cute too… and I am sure we will enjoy this again and again.

Trashy. It’s like People of Walmart, Jr. division.
Dirty. Wipe the countertops instead of playing on your phone.
Loud, and I like loud, but this was awful.
Obnoxious «help.»
A very Walmart crowd.
Expensive.
Not worth it.

Cups is a pretty good fro-​yo spot that’s nice to have in Bayonne. The flavor selection is always changing, but most of the flavors lean towards the dessert-​type over the fruity kind. If you want a decadent dessert flavor, Cups is for you. I do like 16 Handles a bit better for this type, but hey it’s something I like in Bayonne. The only major problem I’ve noticed with the Cups chain is the yogurt’s excessive runny-​ness. With this said, I have to rush to eat it regardless of how hot or cold it is outside because it will turn into a pool of liquid given 5 minutes.

Purell, pick up a cup (one large size available — it’s a business trick — using large containers would make it seem it’s a small portion), squirt the yogurt, choose the accessories, pay. Great for warm days. If you don’t like screaming rugrats, don’t go during the end of the school day or weekends. Plenty of parking. Longhorn and Mexican place next doors. Great views of the Bayonne superfund chromium contaminated site.

LOL at the bad reviews of Cups.
Vanilla & strawberry are my favs. They go best with the little gummy bears.
But this is a Cups. Their brand is loud obnoxious techno music and frozen treats delivered to you by teenagers. In New Jersey.
Do you want a nice, quiet place to eat your fro-​yo? Fill your cup and go to your car. Or your apartment. Sit on 440. Basically anyplace but inside cups. Cups is the Abercrombie & Fitch of fro yo, it’s what they do.
I cannot speak to them closing early as I am elderly and in bed by 10PM sharply.
EDIT: Cups is not $$$. It is less than $ 5 per person. I mean maybe if you really fill your cup to the brim you’ll hit $ 8. Fix this Unilocal

Had a craving for fro-​yo and this was the closest one in the area. I’ve had Cups before and for some reason, this location wasn’t up to par. I got the Euro Tart and the consistency wasn’t right. It was already melting when it came out of the machine. It wasn’t just mine. My boyfriend got the caramel fro-​yo and it was the same.
Topping selections were the usual. They were serving rainbow mochi and that was a frist for me. It was meh. I personally like the original white one.
For the price we paid, I expected it to be a lot better.

Went there again, I sent a email to their corporate offices and actually got a reply, saying that they would look into my concerns. They seemed to think that the closing of the store early was an isolated incident but after I advised them to read the reviews on Unilocal I think they understood what was really going on.
So as I said I went back to give it one last shot and with an hour and half left in «business hours» I found that most of the toppings had been put away, the general appearance of the store was less then clean and of the two girls working there, the one seemed more concerned with flirting with her boyfriend then even acknowledging me and the other girl left into the back never to return. I ended up walking out because it wasn’t worth my money or time. I would tell anyone if you are looking for a good ice cream experience to just go a few blocks to the magic fountain on broadway. Avoid this place.

I agree. Too loud. Too sweet, as in, not very froyo-​ish enough. Too skimpy. Too s’pensive.

I have read all the comments below and I guess they have improved just a little because I absolutely didn’t see any fruit flies. The place is still fun to go and the music is way too loud but it doesn’t bother me. My favorite is the Candy apple and red velvet cake frozen yogurt. I finished it off with some reeses pieces topping. I like the setting of Cups with their sofas and is nice to sit down and enjoy your dessert with your family & friends. The cashier was friendly and gave me a card to use each time I go back so I can get my next cup free. The only thing is when you hook up your cup with the frozen yogurt and toppings you have to put your cup on a scale. Pricey!!! I tell you! They should distribute smaller cup sizes. Place is always with customers and people pull in there every 10 minutes. I give it 3 stars because is ok to me. Going this Saturday to get me some frozen Mango.

Agree with the other reviews. I’ve stopped by while in the shopping center. Here’s a rundown.
1) This place is sooo cheesy. It’s the Hooter’s of frozen yogurt. Cups, really? Again, really? My 1970s feminist mom would definitely not approve.
2) The slogan is «that’s hot». It’s frozen yogurt you nit-​wit, it’s cold.
3) Look I like loud music. I used bump Mob Deep back in the day. It’s not really appropriate when I’m eating frozen yogurt. I don’t know why, it just isn’t.
4) I agree that the prices are ridiculous. Someone said the scale is off. I think they are right. Either that or they put lead in them there cups.
5) That open topping bar is just nasty. People are all sloppy with it, touching things with bare hands and getting their germs all over the place. It’s just gross.
6) The teenage girls don’t really bother me like some of the other reviewers stated. Um, they’re teenage girls in 2012. What else do you expect? They’re gonna act like brats cuz a lot of parents don’t discipline their kids nowadays. I blame the parents, not the kids.
Listen, trust me, take your behind over to Magic Fountain if you are in the area and need a ice cream fix. It may be a few more calories but you’ll definitely be a lot less aggravated.

Went there for the first time last week with my brother and sister. It was pretty nice inside and I really like how everything was set up. I do have to agree though with the other comment that the ice cream was a little too loose. It should have been firmer. The girls working in there are a bunch of snobby twits who aren’t even nice and act like they work at Gucci or something. relax kiddies it’s just an ice cream spot, no reason to be so full of yourself. try to be nicer to the customers, we are the reason you get a paycheck sheesh! The music played in there was pretty loud but I guess it was meant to lure the younger crowd in. A bit too pricey but it’s ok to go here once in a while for a treat. I’d pick magic fountain over cups any day: p

The main reason I came here is because it had 1 star… now it has like 1 ½ stars.
Still glad I went I guess… I’m really attracted to things people give extremely low ratings to… while I stumble upon 5 star places without the aid of anything instead.
Before I write my review, I want you to know… I am 24 years old… maybe that’s young, maybe that’s old… I skateboard, I’d say I’m pretty youthful… animated…lively…with that being said… maybe that’s why this place doesn’t bother me so much?
Honestly, I went one time and dealt with one employee. I will come back at 10:45 PM and see if they close before 11 PM… but for now, I liked this place.
And I’m not trying to say everyone who rated it low is old and ‘get off my porchy’, but damn people… the motto of the place is pretty much a Paris Hilton catchphrase… I didn’t expect Betty White to be behind the counter when I walked in.
And even then she’s practically a teenager at heart and would probably rate this place at least a 3.
Not sure if she likes frozen yogurt.
The one employee I dealt with was fast and extremely helpful… she probably noticed I was a rookie right off the bat and was having my Cups Frozen Yogurt cherry popped right then and there.
Speaking of which, I should have put a cherry on my strawberry/​chocolate/​blueberry/​oreo crumb thingy.
Dammit.
The environment is pretty chill and modern (Modern as in 22^nd Century)…this establishment only serves to make Bayonne a better place for people looking for a place to chill other than Houlihans.
I’m from Linden and I know people in Bayonne only chill at Houlihans.
That’s bad.
I don’t eat fast food, so I can’t do Sonic… but I can do this… I didn’t really notice the music either.
I have to go back at night… maybe then I can relate to the other reviews?
For now, I’ll stick with this brain freeze.

I agree with all the other reviews before me. This place is horrible!
1. Extremely loud music (and not even good songs). I guess they do this to try to lure young people, but it seems like the only people who enjoyed the music were the employees there.
2. The main reason I will not go back is the number of fruit flies in there. The first time I went, I thought maybe it was because the door was open. I gave it a second chance a few months later, being that this was the only yogurt place in town. This time, it seemed like the fruit flies have multiplied even though the door was kept closed. I couldn’t get the yogurt into the cup without a fly being caught in the process. When I told the girls at the front, they couldn’t care less; just shrugged and said «get another cup». I was disgusted when I saw at least twenty or more fruit flies/​insects crawling all over the toppings. No one bothered to tidy up the topping station. Needless to say, I just walked out of there.
3. The girls «working» at this place do not do a thing. They just stand there in front of the register all day. I don’t see anyone cleaning ever.
4. I think the scale is not accurate when weighing the yogurt. I have been to other yogurt places and have gotten more than what I would here. These other places charge the same amount per ounce, but ends up costing less than what Cups always charged.
I don’t think there are many yogurt places in NJ, but I would rather not have any than to ever go to this place. If you don’t mind the drive, there is Yogurtland in Denville that I highly recommend. They have plenty of unique flavors, an assortment of toppings, and a friendly staff that meticulously keeps the place clean even though there is a steady flow of customers. I am positive you will see a world of difference between Cups and Yogurtland (or try Pinkberry and Red Mango in NYC)

Ugh.
Went yesterday with my husband. We had the dog, so he sat outside. I told him I’d call him and read him the flavors, so that I could pick what he wanted. However, the music was so incredibly loud I couldn’t possibly hear him. I asked the young woman if the music had to be so loud and was told that the owner insisted on it, that it’s part of the franchise’s image.
I walked outside with my semi-​memorized list of flavors, and when I opened the door my husband said «could that be any louder???» It really is that bad.
He said he wanted cappuccino, and I had red velvet. The soft serve was too soft, as if the machines weren’t cold enough. It wasn’t like they had just opened, this was around 4PM. I put on a few toppings, couldn’t find whipped cream, and didn’t bother asking since the young woman couldn’t hear me anyway.
Within a minute of stepping outside our yogurts turned to soup. The husband said «I’m not coming back here.» I have to agree with him. I usually like frozen yogurt places because the offerings aren’t as sweet as ice cream, but this was too sweet for me. Between the incredibly loud music (I feel old saying that, but everyone was complaining) and the runny yogurt, I wasn’t impressed.
For better ice cream in Bayonne I’ll head up to Magic Fountain.

0 stars, actually.
The place is run by a bunch of clueless little high school dropout chicks who think that «being open till 11» means they can close at 10:00 to clean and turn customers away at the door. Hope they go out of business soon.
If you want a cool treat in this area, there’s a Sonic at the other end of the shopping center. That’s where we took OUR money.

Advertised as open until 11, both online and on their door. We arrived at 10:05 and were told «we’re closed». Nasty attitudes and lame excuses about having to clean up ensued. A whole hour before closing? I think not. Terrible service, terrible attitudes, this location needs to clean house, or close. This would be a 0 star review if that were possible.

Frozen yogurt is healthy, right? Well, sort of. I think the quality of ingredients at Red Mango are better than Cups because Red Mango’s yogurt is more tart, less sweet where as Cups is very sweet and probably a lot more sugar added. They have a lot of toppings you can add on, most of which are sugar related, which I avoid. And like most other places, you pay for the weight of your creation.
My main beef with this place is that it seems to be a franchise run by a fist-​pumping guido! There are teenage girls working this place with small, tight shorts and rolled up shirts (to expose the belly). The club music BLASTING out of this place is SO LOUD!!! I am NOT joking here people. I went in with my 5-​year-​old daughter and wife and my little girl jumped when the track switched to a new mix of booty shaking dub step. The volume can be heard a block away. Inside, I looked at the girl working there and I yelled, «IT’S SO LOUD IN HERE!» She looked at me, shrugged her shoulders and walked away. I heard every single customer complain (young and old) about the volume. What’s the point of that? I know you want to portray yourself to be a young, hip hangout for cool kids, but DAMN!