Menchie’s

Goodbye Yogurtland… hello Menchie’s.
Hooked on Dole soft serve pineapple, island mango sorbet and Art of peach Mango tart.
Oh boy! Can’t wait to try their other flavors. Enjoy their natural fruit flavors, and they are not outrageously sweet.

This location was very clean and organized. The counters were shiny and toppings well stocked. Service was friendly. They had some unique flavors as well as the standards too.

I had to update my review after recently visiting again. This time I visited about an hour before closing early in the week and there were a lot of customers at that time of night. What I witnessed got my cleanliness meter going haywire. Here goes… Customers can sample the frozen yogurt with these little paper cups and there was obvious abuse to the free sampling going on. That wasn’t the part that got me to write an update. Despite flavors already being «out» and the selection limited (it was close to closing after all), customers were using the same paper cups with each flavor, sticking the cups under the nozzle touching cup to nozzle and/​or froyo left for the next customer. My Virgo sensitivities screamed as a little boy put his cup freshly from his mouth right under the nozzle touching the tip with his cup. That was the flavor I wanted… I skipped that flavor. Kid germs don’t really gross me out but this did. Please know that I believe the employees did their best to keep things neat and clean. One employee that I remember from a previous visit appeared to be concerned about it, too, as she took care of the store and customers. I wonder if Menchie’s has a sample policy. If they don’t, they should. I did end up getting my froyo fix with flavors & toppings less touched. :) I’ll chat with the employees next time to get their take and possibly send a message to Menchie’s, too. It’s a health safety thing. I’ll definitely visit again but not for a while and I’ll update my review pending changes and any more info I can get.
P. S. I have an idea, save your spoons to reuse at home or bring one with you next time (with special attention to health codes). They make great plant stakes, spoons for the kiddos, art projects, etc. Reduce, reuse, recycle, hey! :)

This was my first visit to Menchies. Aside from the terrifying chocolate hand prints that were dried on the glass wall at the entry, it was a pleasant experience. Other reviewers commented accurately on the cleanliness of the store, so I’ll comment on the product.
After several samples, I decided on a Nutella and cake batter combination topped with mochi. For less than 200 calories a serving and a mere $ 2.50 bill, I will be eating here regularly. There is a Redbox at the Bartell’s in the Plaza, consider Menchies for a movie night.

After I learned they had dairy-​free options, I thought it would be a nice option for those times when we are too lazy to hit up Ballard’s Full Tilt. My assumption was incorrect though. Three of us visited recently on a rainy night and I don’t know if I would return after my overall experience.
First the description: yes, there is something for everyone with a product line that has vegan, gluten-​free, and no HFCS options. Their entire line of yogurt is certified Kosher and received the live and active culture seal by the National Yogurt Association. And if it’s important to you, the dairy used in their yoghurt is rBST-​free.
How does it work? It’s fairly easy to maneuver: grab a cup, fill it to your heart’s content, get it weighed at the counter, and realise that you just spent WAY too much on yoghurt like me. I was surprised at my price tag of $ 6+ for a small amount of two of sorbet flavours (strawberry kiwi twist with pomegranate raspberry) plus toppings (mochi, cookie bits, and several maraschino cherries). Maybe I forgot how weighty mochi could be?
One of the most disappointing things was the lack of customer service. A couple reviewers have mentioned the teenaged employees and I don’t want to sound like a curmudgeon when I agree with them. After I sat down, I saw how filthy the white table surfaces were. Our table was sticky with dried yoghurt and streaked with grime. When I finally got the attention of one of the employees, I asked her to clean the table. She was confused at first at my request but did apologise profusely once she noticed the dirty tables. Downside was that she just used a wet rag and it just wiped it down with no actual cleaning. If that’s the cleaning standard for the dining area, I’m a little concerned with the cleaning standards of the shared spoons in the toppings area and how they wipe down the nozzles for the yoghurt dispensers.

I come to menchies everyday since the first time i come here. I love the flavor so much. They have more flavor than the other froyo I know. And i love they have free wifi here

Mmm. Nuff said. Or is it? Clean, friendly, tasty fro yo. Try to avoid family hours or getting stuck behind a clueless tourist.
Oh… And they don have water. For sale or for free. Really? That’s just weird

My daughter loves this place so my husband took us here. Its a cute place with a few tables outside and plenty of tables inside.
I got German chocolate cake fro yo with brownies, almonds and hot fudge. The first few bites were good but all of a sudden it tasted like burnt plastic and made my tongue feel kind of tingley. I don’t know how to describe the taste but it was gross. I didn’t get sick or anything so that’s a plus.
My daughter and husband basically piled everything they could in a cup and had no complaints. So I really have no idea what happened with mine.

The teenagers who work there are way more interested in socializing with each other than they are in helping people. A couple of them are particularly snotty when you’ve interrupted their conversation to give them your money.
The yogurt is meh. Not worth the effort or the money.

I’ve been hearing about Menchies for years, but had resisted the froyo craze. That was pretty stupid of me, since froyo is totally delicious and it doesn’t make me want to vomit like traditional ice cream does.
Menchies has a lot of options to choose from in terms of toppings and flavors. The german chocolate cake one was the best, in my opinion. I was glad to see they had enough chocolate/​peanut butter crushed candies and peanut butter sauce. They rotate out their flavors, which will make me want to come in all the time… Damnit. Oh well!
It was definitely a creamier taste compared to the other place I went to (revelations). Definitely a chain/​corporate feel to it, which is what it is. Not very cozy.
I will be back when I get punched in the face with another froyo craving!

Living in the North End of Seattle means we don’t have a whole lot of frozen yogurt options available, so when I saw that Menchie’s was in the big strip mall across from Fred Meyer, I was thrilled. I love me some Yogurtland, and in a North End pinch, Menchie’s will do.
Like Yogurtland, it tells you the calorie content and the _​_​-​free perks of it before you make it ridiculously unhealthy with mochi and cheesecake chunks. The store is super clean, the young girls working there are nice, and when I forgot my phone there one night (clearly in a blissed out state of frozen yogurt induced dreaminess) they kept it for me and did not throw it away, look at my dirty pictures, or sell it to the black market.
I do like how Menchie’s has DOLE WHIP. Anyone that has the pleasure of Disney world knows the delightful combination of pineapple and vanilla soft serve, and Menchie’s carries it often. Yum.

I loved the FroYo here. I went in seeking dairy-​free and gluten-​free flavors and was directed to three: pom raspberry, kiwi, and pineapple (I think). They all tasted great. I added some sour patch kids and jelly belly candies as they were completely separated from other toppings. This was a perfect afternoon snack. I was initially very impressed that all the toppings had their own containers to prevent cross-​contamination with the gluten and/​or nuts. However, I did end up getting cross-​contaminated somehow and suffered physical pain because of it. I guess the best thing to do for people like me with Celiac and/​or severe gluten-​allergies would be to get the FroYo as take it out, then buy candies from a nearby store that has their own packaging. The girl working was very friendly and helpful.

Yay for yogurt buffet!
5 star for cleanliness and price.

This Menchie’s looks a lot like others. I love the product line and the concept and have eaten at my share of locations in the area.
I like that they have a good selection of flavors here. Compared to other locations, the fresh fruit is not that fresh. I love to get mangoes, blueberries and strawberries when I get yogurt. The last time I looked at the fruit I did not have any. When fruit doesn’t look fresh, it’s hard to imagine what it will taste like.
On this particular day, they were promoting the new Smurfs movie. The yogurt was very good.
We decided to sit inside. I appreciated that the store seemed to be busy. I prefer busy stores because their product gets turned more. The downside of that is the staff didn’t appear to have time to wipe the sticky tables. I have noticed at all other locations, the tables are pretty clean (even if they have a few crumbs, they are not sticky).
In sum — good yogurt, okay staff, fruit that appears less than fresh, and sticky tables.

Oh Menchie’s, how do I love thee… let me count the ways.
«I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.
I love thee to the level of everyday’s
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-​light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints! — I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life! — and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.»
Yep. That about sums it up.
Oh, and your vast array of snack-​a-​doodle toppings are great, too!

I know exactly where we’re going when the fiancé takes the frontage road to go to Menchie’s instead of heading straight up Aurora to go home!
I had heard of this place back home, but never made my way to it. Now that I’m not in a place where there’s a Yogurtland everywhere and that there happens to be one of these down the street from where I live, I am hooked, once again, on fro-​yo.
The chocolate thin mint is epic. The cake batter is pretty awesome, too, if you like sweet (I think one time is enough for me). I’m pretty good with getting the plain tart flavor and dumping strawberries and mochi balls on top of it.
To me it’s comparable to Y-​land, except, the cute spoons make the yogurt eating that much more of a pleasant experience!

Clean, Friendly staff, and FROYO!
I have been here a couple of times now and I crave it almost once a week!
If you have ever been to Disneyland and paid $ 5 for a dole whip. you know AND understand that this place is heaven and Dland can go screw themselves! PINEAPPLE FROYO FTW~!
The best part isn’t just eating it. the best part is, if you feel like a kid and you ask the staff if you can have those wet-​on tattoos. they would totally give you one. Twenty thumbs up for Menchie’s and zero for Pinkberry!

Alas, froyo in shoreline. I’ve had Menchie’s before at other locations and have tried many chains like Yogurtland, Red Mango, and Pinkberry. Menchie’s is probably not the best or healthiest quality but you gotta give them credit for variety. Sixteen flavors. Two of which were «no sugar added» and a few sorbets. lots of great dry toppings, fresh waffle conethings (!!!), and even take home packs.
Overall, Service and atmosphere are great! It’s sure to be a fun neighborhood joint and will be sure to please the taste buds of all ages.

Now is a great time to check out this Menchie’s on Aurora. I don’t think a lot of people know about this location yet. If you’ve been to a Menchie’s before, you know the drill. This location is a lot like other locations, it is clean, brightly lit, with friendly staff. I enjoy the occasional cup of frozen yogurt, usually sans toppings. But if you’re into toppings, Menchie’s offers more variety than a Red Mango for instance. My daughter is a big fan so we come here for a special treat.

I went to this location for the first time last night. It was surprisingly empty, but I suppose it was a Monday night after recently opening, so that makes sense.
This location was clean, bright, and welcoming. The staff was friendly and helpful (my free birthday froyo was not popping up on my Smilage card, so they granted the discount anyway!). I think they had more choices of yogurt than other Menchies locations I have been to as well.
They had tons of toppings, which was great! They didn’t have my standard — Reese’s Pieces — but they said they are taking topping recommendations, so I may have to suggest that.
I will be back here because, well… we all know how much I love self serve froyo and I have found Menchies to be the best option out there for both yogurt and toppings.