Pinkberry

368 Santana Row

San Jose, CA

95128

(408)557-8333

There are multitudes of frozen yogurt places popping up all the time.

In fact there are two frozen yogurt being built within 1/2 mile of my house as we speak. Frozen yogurt has the advantage of being less filling, less calorie, and less fat than ice cream. No wonder in health conscious california that this dessert is so popular

One of most popular and best in my opinion is Pinkberry.

The local branch around here is located in the Santana Row outside shopping mall in San Jose.

What makes Pinkberry so special? It is extremely popular especially on weekends and hot summer days. The line can get quite long, but because it is located right in the middle of Santana Row, there is often street musicians playing and a crowd outside. It makes for passing the time quicker while waiting in line. You can not ask for a better atmosphere than that.

Well, most of the time frozen yogurt places has multiple flavors, and toppings. Lots of frozen yogurt places weigh the final weight then charge you. This is actually quite a rip off, since the fruit is quite heavy. Often times you end up paying way more than you intend to for simple frozen yogurt. That's why I recommend only going to yogurt places where it's a set price for the frozen yogurt and a set price for the topping.

Pinkberry has great choices of toppings, ranging from yogurt pieces to exotic fruits. I often just enjoy the the simple combination of mango and blackberries. Though feel free to mix and try other flavors. You do not put the toppings or the frozen yogurt yourself, a staff does it for you. Do not worry, they are often pretty generous and you never feel you did not get enough fruit.

They only have three flavors of frozen yogurt, but I find that is enough. They have original, green tea and pomegranate. The original is the most popular and if it is a really busy day, I find that the yogurt can be kinda soft due to the fact it does not have enough time to set. The green tea is pretty good. It is sweet with just a hint of green tea flavoring. The pomegranate is a bit more sour that the original, but mixes well with the fresh fruit. The original is a perfect combination of sweet and sour that you are looking for. It is creamy and not overly sweet. It is the most popular for a reason.

Final Words: Brave the lines and try out Pinkberry and see how frozen yogurt should be done.

Food: 4 stars

Service: N/A

Price: Average. Good bargain if you consider that they do not weigh their product.

Overall: 4 stars