Yogurt Vi

I’ve been to Yogurt Vi a few times and always enjoyed the yogurt. They have good flavors and I usually go for fruity ones, I got Mango Sorbet on my last trip and loved it. There are about 10 flavors so I’m sure everyone can find something to love and the topping bar has plenty of choices from fresh fruit to chocolatey goodies. It’s easy to put together a great dessert.
The downsides of Yogurt Vi are the prices and the atmosphere. While the store is clean and has tables to sit and enjoy, this place is always empty when I go in. I feel weird sitting in there when it’s so quiet. Also there are sample cups but they aren’t as front and center and inviting as they are at other self serve yogurt places.
Every time I go I try to be conservative with my self serve bowl but it is easy to go over board and end up spending a lot more than you intend. Yogurt Vi definitely charges more per ounce than other yogurt places. Maybe it is better quality and it is really close to campus but I prefer other yogurt places with a more friendly and fun vibe.

This place gets an extra star for being self-​serve, having original tart flavored yogurt, and a decent selection of toppings, but #$%^# $ 0.50 per ounce?! They’re basically robbing us. For those of you (i.e. Yogurt Vi owners) who are not familiar with froyo served in the rest of the country, self-​serve yogurt usually costs anywhere from $ 0.30-$ 0.40. I know, it doesn’t sound like a huge difference, but believe me, it all adds up at the end. I’m a poor student and if I’m going to have to pay the same price for froyo as I am for a meal, I think I’ll buy myself a meal, thank you very much. Poor students beware.
PARKING: There is metered parking on the streets and I believe there is a parking garage across the street. Parking is usually not too bad unless it’s Fri-​Sun evening when there are many more college students roaming about.
AMBIANCE: I went there on a hot Sunday afternoon and it was empty. There are approximately 6 – 7 tables inside and seats outside as well. I’m not really sure if it ever gets packed.
FLAVORS: There was a decent variety of flavors (~10 or so) including peanut butter, watermelon, original tart, peach, and some others that I don’t remember. I’m sure they change the flavors every so often, so don’t be deceived by their website’s list of available flavors. They’re not always available. They have sampling cups at the front, so make sure you ask them for some if it’s your first time there and have no idea what you want. I would highly suggest against mixing everything you want to try in your cup. Flavor-​wise, it is NOT a good idea… plus you’ll have to paying an arm and a leg for flavors you end up not liking. I only got the original tart which was only slightly tart. My friend really enjoyed her watermelon froyo.
TOPPINGS: The variety of toppings was more to my liking. They have the usual fruits (including lychee), candies and mochi, cereals, chocolate syrup (I don’t really understand that, but whatever floats your boat), nuts, and even flavor bubbles. They also don’t offer everything that they have listed on their website. I understand the seasonality of fruits but they don’t have all of the other non-​seasonal stuff listed either. Not sure how that works. Overall, their toppings selection was decent.
I’m a bit ambivalent about coming back, but maybe I’ll come back one day when I can afford shelling out $ 8 – 10 for froyo.

Came here after dinner with my best friend. I was in the mood for some deliciousness and this hit the spot. I had taro flavor on the bottom of my bowl and it was some of the best I have ever had. I couldn’t get enough of that flavor!!! I then had cake batter on top. I also went a bit topping crazy but they totally get points for having three peanut butter and chocolate options: buckeyes, peanut butter cups, and reese’s pieces. They also had a huge range of other goodness. My bowl ended up being a bit pricey but I honestly always run on the pricier side of things. I know that and I’m okay with it when I go out for froyo but so you know, it is weighed and paid by the ounce ($ 0.47 per). Lastly, the reason I knocked off one star is because I thought the yogurt, while it tasted good, melted a bit too quickly for my liking. It’s a first world problem, I know.

Yogurt Vi is like the latest version of the iPhone: Intuitive, user-​friendly, and a cool design. Unlike the iPhone, it is also delicious and nutritious.
A great way to get your ice-​cream fix without all of the calories, this frozen yogurt shop offers exquisite flavor options such as blueberry acai, malted chocolate, and cheesecake. I personally gravitate toward the more tart flavors and can be satisfied with just the plain-​old plain. That’s because the toppings make it happen. They have such a huge selection, you’re sure to find something you want. Pay by the weight so don’t get too overzealous!

I’m tempted to knock off a star because of their name. Haha, jk, but seriously, WHAT DOES IT MEAN!!!
Ok, time for the review. I went here a couple of times when it first opened and was doing an awesome promotions deal where there was a certain percent discount that decreased as time passed. I think I hit it before it got below 50% off both times, so the deal there is wonderful.
The yogurt is very smooth and has some very interesting flavors, with lots of good toppings. Like most other froyo places, they do the brilliant marketing ploy of allowing you to pay by weight, giving you the control. But from my experience, this is them tapping into our inability to control ourselves around delicious sweets. They’re hacking human life!
But that’s not their fault for us being weak, and it’s hard not to with their flavors. Now that the deals have passed, make sure you grab one of the wonderful BearCash books you find around Clifton for a BOGO deal.

OK Cincinnati, we get it! You’re getting all trendy on us and that requires yogurt joints.
This place isn’t half bad for a needlessly expensive trendy locale though.
It’s quick, clean and OMFG has amazing options.
Having almost as many flavors as some ice cream places, Yogurt Vi takes it to the next level by having dozens of mixers/​toppings. Of this I highly approve.
My only complaint is the price. But it’s just something I have to accept for being Scottish. I’m sure they could charge much, much more for this delectable treat.
Be sure to add this to your list of frosty treat shops for summer.

Yogurt Vi may just be the crème de la crème of frozen yogurt places. As a woman who likes to try before I buy, a sample cup was tasted from each of the dozen flavors of fro yo in the self-​serve machines. Like both? Pull the middle handle to swirl two flavors together.
Cake batter and red velvet cake topped my tasty flavors, followed by coconut and mango tart. Pouring all of these into one cup led to an interesting mix of flavors — next time, I’ll stick with two flavors per cup.
Yogurt Vi has not one, but TWO topping bars filled with delights from miniature Reese’s and brownies, to raspberries and kiwi, to granola and coconut shavings. Healthy or Heath Bar-​y, you can have fro yo any way you desire. Since I went overboard with the flavors, I focused one topping… the best topping: cheesecake bites. Yum!
At the end of the sundae trail, your cup gets weighed and you pay. Unfortunately my four flavors ended up being a whopping 16 ounces, creating an $ 8.00 ice cream. Eh, it was worth every bite. Just remember, one of the smaller, pint cups when filled to the top will be $ 8.00. Fill it half way for $ 4.00.

Remember when frozen yogurt was trendy back in the TCBY days? Everything comes back around and I feel like there are frozen yogurt places popping up everywhere again.
I haven’t been to all of them but I like what I see in this trend, overall. I feel like Yagoot is the most differentiated option in this arena but they do have some limitations. Yogurt Vi has a lot more flavors, toppings and they are priced by weight. This offers a lot more flexibility for how much you want to eat and exact what you want to eat.
The shop has a good location and nice, clean appearance! I will definitely be going back there again.

Love this place! They always have so many different options: at least 10 different flavors of frozen yogurt, full fruit topping bar, 20+ toppings[like sprinkles, cheesecake bites, Andes mints, gummy worms, etc]). Perfect place for all ages!
Price is determined by weight of your bowl.
Be weary of putting too many topping on. The first time I went here I put one of everything I liked into my bowl and the result was a bit strange (so many competing flavors). Just know that you’ll have to come back again to get the other toppings!
samples available too.

I love froyo! It’s delicious and not even that bad for you… until you pile on the toppings. Anyways, this place is self-​serve, and even when you think you’re taking it easy, you end up with $ 5 worth of frozen goodness. But that’s ok cuz it’s super yummy. As compared to Yagoot, it’s more self-​serve, has more flavors & toppings, is pricier and perhaps not as froyo-​y.
Bottom Line: I’ll be back if I’m channeling gluttony or unwilling to hit Yagoot.

It’s a nice thing that the UC campus has a decent yogurt place around it. And I don’t mean the soft-​serve yogurt at McDonalds or any other place. This is a self-​serve yogurt place that has many flavors and toppings for you to sample and try before you buy a bowl of it.
I’ll say that it really is a nice tasty treat when you’re looking for something that’s not too unhealthy and yet has that sweetness that you’re craving. As a yogurt place, it’s pretty typical with the different yogurt types varying between fruit flavors and more creamier varieties. Some of their flavors seem to be pretty consistent but it seems like they change around some of the flavors weekly, which is a nice change. I personally sample a couple flavors then get a bowl of two different fruit/​tarty flavors. Then it’s on to the toppings. They have all the typical ice-​cream flavors for those who like those, but it’s the fruit toppings that make yogurt places great. Plus they have mocchi as well. Again, good taste without the guilt of eating unhealthy food.
Price-​wise it’s a little more expensive than the ones I’ve been to before and I’ll say that I generally stick to the same general flavors and fruit toppings but otherwise this is a nice place for a snack on an afternoon day.

Let me tell you about the gluttony fest that is Yogurt Vi.
First, this place sits on a throne of lies because it totally deceives you into thinking this is the «healthy option.» You think, «Hmm…I just ate half my weight in Indian food from Krishna. Better go with the ‘fro yo’ (as the kids call it these days).» That’s reasonable, right?
But oh, how you are mistaken.
You see, Yogurt Vi is definitely the healthy choice… if you have self control. Which I have none.
Let me explain: Yogurt Vi’s business model is genius because it’s priced by weight. From what I gather, the concept is to walk in with a sense of pride because you think you’ve chosen a tasty yet nutritious dessert, and walk out with 15 oz. of yogurt, candy and shame.
Step 1: Grab your empty 16-​oz yogurt cup. Head toward your destiny.
Step 2: Choose your yogurt flavor (s). N00bs, resist the urge to choose a single flavor. You’re, like, an adult, bro! No sense in restricting yourself. You’ve got your choice of something like six rotating flavors of frozen yogurt (including a non-​dairy/​sorbet option! Vegans rejoice!). Does coconut yogurt taste good with chocolate peanut butter yogurt? Only one way to find out.
Step 3: Let gravity pull you toward the gluttony buffet, in which you take your reasonable 2 – 3 oz of yogurt and pile on another 2 – 12 oz of shame. I suppose there are people out there who opt for the healthy options like fresh fruit (pineapple, cherries, berries) and nuts (toasted pecans, crushed peanuts). But how can they do that when just mere inches away are bins brimming with crumbled Kit Kats, Snickers bars, cookie dough, chocolate chips and gummy bears?! Tell me, who are those freaks and can they teach me their Zen master ways?
Step 4: Approach the register and let the nice attendant weigh your bucket o’ yogurt as you weigh your life decisions.
Now go forth, and fill that bucket with your dreams!

Oh Yogurt Vi, why are you so awesomely horrible. So glutinous. I love you so.
I had no idea what to expect when trying this place. I’d heard about it — I knew it was some kind of yogurt shop in Clifton, but that’s about it. Still, after an Indian-​eats adventure in the area, it seemed like the perfect place to stop.
You can’t miss Yogurt Vi. Besides the fact that there are tons of happy people outside eating frozen treats, there’s a giant sign outside of the building. And inside, you know you’re in the right spot in the walls are bright green and there’s a strange Asian-​influence to the decorations. I’m not sure what all the bamboo was about, but I was rolling with it.
In we went, and were immediately stopped by a girl in a bright green shirt. «Hi, have you been here before?» she asked, with all the perkiness a greeter should have. No, we have not. She then explained what you do: You get a cup. You can get a big cup or a giant cup or a giant waffle bowl cup — those are your options. (Seriously, the smallest cup could hold a softball.)
You then take your cup and go over to the yogurt machines at the end of the row. They have 12 different flavors for you to mix and match (or just get one). They also will give you a little white sample cup to try them before you buy.
After picking your flavors, there are over 40 toppings to go in — some healthy like fruit, some not to healthy like chocolate. Ah, so much chocolate. Dammit, I wanted to go healthy, but … chocolate.
You then pay by the weight, so the more you put in, the more it costs you.
Here’s what I learned from the whole thing:
— The yogurt comes out of the machine with a vengeance! I was trying to capture it all with my little tiny sample cup but it filled it up so quick that it almost overwhelmed the paper cup. Then I had to eat it before I could try more samples. Ah, it’s such a hard life.
— Go with no more than two flavors! There seem like a lot of good options, so I got a bunch, and it ended up mixing into this blob of flavor that didn’t really taste like any of them. Boo… Next time, only one flavor (…maybe two.)
— There are two different sections of toppings. The first in a salad bar like area and the next in candy plastic containers. Don’t fill up on the salad bar section as I did, not knowing that more was to come. For godsake man, don’t do it!
At the end of my treat, I was happy and full and vowed to come back again someday. I mean, they really had to twist my arm to do so, but I guess I will…

Though I could really do without the loud techno music and the florescent colored walls, self-​serve yogurt is a great idea and Yogurt Vi carries out the concept well.
Get a little, get a lot – pay by the ounce. Their flavors rotate, and every time I’ve been there I’ve seen a new flavor or two. Most of the choices are rich flavors like chocolate, country vanilla, or cake batter. But there are always a few tart and fruity flavors to choose from, which are my favorite.
Top it off with a variety of fresh fruits, cookie/​brownie/​cake crumbles, sprinkles, nuts, hot sauce… there are a ton of toppers to choose from.
It’s delicious, but resist the urge to eat it too fast. I’ve had some of the worst ice cream headaches of my life here. Totally worth it.

YUM is the only way to describe this place! I have never liked yogurt, and because of that, don’t like most of the other local frozen yogurt sports.
The frozen yogurt here is delicious, and doesn’t taste like real yogurt at all! Best of all, it’s relatively healthy, and includes all of the probiotics that keep you healthy. They offer 12 different flavors and tons of toppings, and since you pay by weight, you determine how much you eat and spend.
Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in the Clifton area!

When I first heard about Yogurt Vi I had some reservations. Partly because as a native Cincinnatian its hard to get me away from Graeters, Aglemesis and UDF, and partly because I’m not sure how I felt about the new froyo craze (e.g. not a huge fan of Yagoot). However after visiting Yogurt Vi I now have a new place to visit when I am craving a cool desert.
Yogurt Vi has 12 different yogurt flavors to choose from. I went with a combination of Vanilla and Chocolate since I always go with the swirl when I get soft serve. After you get the yogurt is when the fun starts. There is a plethora of toppings to choose from. You can go healthy and go with fruits and nuts or sweeten up your froyo with candy toppings. I of course went candy and chose sprinkles and andes mints pieces and also pumped in some hot fudge. Everything I had was very tasty.
Yogurt Vi does have the traps of typical trendy eateries: not a lot of décor but everything is very bright, furniture is Ikea inspired and techno remixes of pop songs played loudly. While this atmosphere isn’t my favorite, it isn’t so bad that I wouldn’t go back.
I’m not sure if the price is good or bad. My cup came out to over $ 6 but it was my first time there and I tend to go overboard when it comes to ice cream/​froyo.
Overall I was very satisfied with Yogurt Vi and plan on returning.

I’ve always have a love for ice cream and yogurt; I never did realize the difference, until my last trip out to California. It was explained to me that yogurt has live and active culture (good bacteria) that helps the digestive system, bones, and other benefits that I really don’t care, but I know it’s good for you.
So now Yogurt Vi has arrived on Calhoun Street (by the University of Cincinnati). I never thought that Cincinnati would get something like this for another few years.
Yogurt Vi has 12 flavors to choose and whole bunch of fruit toppings, then the sweet toppings. I go for the Original Tart and Peach Mango with fresh strawberry, kiwi and a touch of nut toppings. My fiancé has a sweet tooth so she went for the Cheesecake and Red Velvet with brownie pieces. The yogurt tastes a lot better than the one I had in California or the one in Kenwood Mall (Yagot). Both of our cups end up to be about $ 7.50, which I thought was reasonable.
As with my other reviews, I always include service and décor. Being an architect, I was amazed by the amount of arches and columns they put in this yogurt place; I thought I was in some casino in Vegas or traveling through Europe. From the marble floor and walls up to the curved ceiling, maybe a little over built for a yogurt place, but hey I love it.
The service was great, from the moment we walked in, we were greeted with smiles to the time we left they were very attentive and kept the place superbly clean. I think because they are new.
Since I live in the north end of town, I would not drive all the way there to get yogurt, but boy, next time I am in the area, I’ll definitely stop in again.

I’ll come right out and say it: textbook definition of a kid in a candy store.
What does this mean? You WILL get too much. Bring a friend. If you want it, they have it. It’s like that, for real.
At something like $ 0.40 per ounce, a lot of dessert isn’t going to break the bank. I walked in and balked at the size of the tubs they had to choose from, but was informed you could put as little as you wanted into the tub. I went with the smaller size, and to be quite honest, despite my best attempts, ended up nearly filling the thing. Did I mention you get to help yourself?
They have 12 different yogurt flavors to choose from and you are free to mix and match. For my first time out I went for a combination of strawberry and raspberry. I added in fresh strawberries (not in syrup!), black berries, cheesecake crumbles and coconut. Yum! I’ll admit the cookies and cream caught my eye…
It’s like Charlie and the chocolate factory (the Depp/​Burton one) meets Asian IKEA. (If that existed) The floors and walls are covered in stone as are the tables. They have columns and arches and odd colors and ‘lucky bamboo.’ Everything is clean, simple and sparkling. It’s all backed up with a techno beat.
Über friendly. Like cold stone employees on energy drinks. But surprisingly not annoying. Go figure. First time? 10% off! How about them apples? It took me a second to regain my footing from the greeting I received when walking through the door. I think he saw the look of confusion and amazement on my face. I got a personal guided tour including the low-​down on all the finer points. He definitely made me feel right at home.
The best part? You get to weigh out all the fat pounds you are putting on before you pay. Then you can walk over to the rec center and calculate the calories necessary to shed them.: /​
Duke, maybe not, but I’ll have to eventually become a regular… if a candy shop like this can’t make you a kid, I don’t know what can, and who can’t use a kid break now and again?

As my other review for a chain fro-​yo place states, I lived in CA for shy of a year which was how and when I fell in love with frozen yogurt shops. I was thrilled to find out about Yagoot and other chain shops, but Yogurt Vi is better than the others in so many ways!
Firstly, my favorite yogurt shop of all time was about a mile from my old apartment in the Bay Area in California. What made it sublime was how there are spouts/“taps” sticking out of the wall for a variety of flavors (which change occasionally), making it a self-​serve establishment. This is what Yogurt Vi does, and it does it well!
There are a variety of standard frozen yogurt and tart frozen yogurt. You walk in, grab a cup, and mix-​and-​match however you please. There were the usual flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, and plain tart fro-​yo… but I got red velvet and peanut butter, both of which were excellent!
Next, you go to the toppings «bar» and top it off with whatever you want (which is another thing the CA shops have). There are the usual fro-​yo toppings like fruit, cereal, and mochi (my favorite) as well as normal ice cream toppings that are better suited for the not-​tart fro-​yo (sprinkles, fudge, etc.). There are some unique toppings like brownie bits and cheesecake, too.
You pay by the weight, so be careful not to get too excited like I did and over-​fill your cup! Even so, I got about 2 cups of froyo with toppings for just over $ 5 (though that included a 20% grand opening discount).
The establishment itself is very clean, white, and bright… almost *too* bright, like walking into an Apple Store or IKEA. But, there’s plenty of seating and I believe I saw a sign for free wi-​fi. Also, I think they chose a great spot for this place: right at UC. The closest fro-​yo place that I’m aware of other than Yogurt Vi is Yagoot downtown, so I definitely expect this place to maintain its popularity very very well.
I think my excitement got the best of me because it was far too much for me to eat without feeling like death afterwards. Next time I will try their tart yogurt, close my eyes, and imagine I’m back in California again. But the point is that I *will* be back (hell, I can walk there!) and so should you!

This is newest, hippest, zanny, mind blowingly simple concept that is taking the nation by storm. Self-​serve frozen yogurt is to frozen treats what Chipotle is to burritos. Some have a lot of character, but most are just bland places gussied up with bright colors that make us think we are in a cool, hip place. In short a lot of these places remind me of the Mondo Burger from the Keenan and Kel Klassic Good Burger.
Enough generalizations, this place is a ok. The staff is very friendly and show rookies how its done. Again, once you have been to one of these places you have been to them all. You go to the six or so yogurt machines and get as much as you want, and feel free to mix and match. Then you move on to the toppings bar and then you place the creation on the scale and pay by the pound.
The frozen yogurt didn’t knock me off my feet, but at least there was a large variety of fresh fruits. What I didn’t care for was the layout of the candy and other toppings. In short, I thought there could have been more options and the layout was too compact, which can be problematic if you can’t make up your mind.
Frozen Yogurt always reminds me of Seinfeld. So relive this 90’s fad that’s cheap enough that you could leave your George Kastanza wallet at home. And just like Seinfeld, these things will be all over the place and will be something to talk about at the water-​color, if those still exist. Just be leery if it says non-​fat.