Review: Fruity Yogurt in Hillsborough, New Jersey

I was very disappointed when TCBY folded up and closed in Hillsborough, NJ several years ago. So when Fruity Yogurt emerged this summer less than a mile from where TCBY once stood I had to jump on the chance to try it out. Fruity Yogurt is much different than TCBY in that it is self-serve and besides the option of vanilla, chocolate, or swirled soft serve ice cream, it truly is all frozen yogurt. There are eight different flavors of yogurt, which periodically are replaced, but the main stay is the standard vanilla yogurt. There are four size options of cups ranging from large to enormous, but you chose how much frozen yogurt and other toppings make it in there.

On each yogurt machine there are two different flavors with the option in the middle of swirling both flavors. Since I have been there the flavors I have sampled included: plain, mango, taro, green tea, mocha, NY cheesecake, green apple and blueberry. You may choose to sample flavors before buying for free. After you chose your flavor(s) there is a "salad bar" of toppings. The toppings include all types of fresh fruit such as kiwi, raspberries, mango, and banana as well as non-traditional toppings such as goldfish crackers. Of course they have the standard toppings like sprinkles, chocolate chips, etc... After the options of toppings you may also chose to use syrups like honey, chocolate syrup and caramel. The first time I visited the store I was hoping that they would mix the toppings in for you similar to a McDonald's McFlurry, but they do not have this available yet.

You pay for the yogurt based on its weight and it cost 43 cents per ounce. On average my cup tended to cost approximately 5-7 dollars so it is a bit pricier than TCBY, but you can make it cheaper by adding less. All of the yogurts are fat free (the soft serve ice cream is full fat) and you may also purchase shaved ice at the counter (which is very popular if you have ever been to Waikiki). The store is located at 424 Route 206 South in Central New Jersey (Hillsborough Township) in between Ultimate tan and Boro Nails. Since the opening of the store, the few times I have visited it has been packed with children and families. It surely has more customers than TCBY ever has. As a healthy alternative for dessert it is no surprise that people are bringing their children in droves. The phone number to the store is 908-874-4388, or alternatively you may email at dynastyjc@yahoo.com.