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Qoola Frozen Yogurt + Fruit - CLOSED
Category: Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt [Edit]
1116 Denman StVancouver, BC V6G 2M8
Neighbourhood: West End
(604) 801-6338
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49 reviews for Qoola Frozen Yogurt + Fruit
Review Highlights
49 reviews in English
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Review from Brittney C.
Vancouver, BC
1/13/2012
WHY!?!?
Tried to go here the other day and pretty much cried because they closed.
There needs to be more fro yo downtown Van -
Review from Lolia S.
10/4/2011 5 photos
Fro-yo girl here. Qoola was the main destination of my trip to Vancouver. They're a Vancouver based chain and fro-yo pioneer in the area. I managed to go to Qoola's original, 3 year old location a day before it closed for good (they have plans to reopen at another location in the neighborhood and to open 4 other locations this year).
The location was white, modern, clean and sleek. Toppings included fresh fruit, mochi, cereal, sprinkles, nuts, candy, chips, cookies, fruit purees and maple syrup. In addition to fro-yo the menu included smoothies, organic waffles, Q*cake, Q*pocket, tea, and coffee.
Fro-yo flavors of the day:
* Strawberry banana (no sugar added)
* Cookies n' cream
* Original tart: creamy, quite sweet, milky flavor, nice smooth texture, tangy, fruit toppings were fresh: http://s3-media2.ak.ye...
* Mountain blackberry: sweet, creamy, didn't have a clean finish
I was surprised (and disappointed) that they only had one tart fro-yo flavor and plain cups.
Fro-yo prices: Mini ($1.99)/ Small ($2.99)/ Medium ($3.99)/ Large ($5.99)
You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.Listed in: Fro-yo Girl Speaks Reviews,…, Canada, I love you
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Review from Dan C.
8/19/2011
I had walked around for the better part of 2 days (unplugged and without any local being able to point me towards my froyo fix) before spotting Qoola coming back from English Bay. This was every bit as good of yogurt quality (had Cookies and Cream and Original) and toppings variety relative to anywhere I've been in the States. Loved that they had tapioca toppings; hard to find at most places.
Was such a fan that I walked 3-4 miles roundtrip the next morning from our hotel at Canada Place for Round 2 before leaving town. -
Review from Amanda F.
7/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
I absolutely love Qoola. Low-fat delicious fro-yo with a plethora of fresh fruit & candy toppings!
If you're feeling in the mood for something really refreshing on a (rare) scorcher in Vancity, get the pineapple yogurt with a ton of fresh fruit.
Delicious!
(And the cute cashier with an aussie accent didn't hurt either!) -
Review from Robin M.
5/24/2011
I'm pretty much always in the mood for frozen yogurt, so when I discovered Qoola on Denman (how could I have missed it?), I knew I'd found a new love. Tons of toppings to choose from, each flavour becomes something unique when these little guys are added.
Not only delicious, it's good for me -- natural and fresh, this creamy goodness is irresistible enough to make me want it all the time. Hmm, but it's nutritious, right? That means I probably can? -
Review from Brittany G.
Vancouver, BC
8/18/2011
I'm glad I finally got around to trying this place out as it is indeed a 'healthier' alternative to summer ice-cream cravings. I've tried pineapple and original, and both are yummy with my topping choice of strawberries and yogurt chips.
Service was good, and I appreciated the patience while I sampled a bunch of flavors and toppings. I'll be back! -
Review from Dee B.
7/23/2011
Qoola gets 3 stars and here is why:
- The yogurt and the toppings are awesome. I'd recommend this low calorie snack to anyone. 5 stars here.
3 stars:
- It always appears to be a DISASTER in Qoola. You have to wait in a short line for like 15 minutes to place your order... what the hell is up with that anyway? A 3 minute endeavour always turns into 15 minutes of waiting for no good reason. Honestly, Qoola, you need to redesign your layout and train your staff because both sort of suck.
- The people. My god the people that are in there. Not Qoola's fault, it's the West End's fault, but seriously, stop bumping in to me, breathing into my ear and bringing your dog in a bag to a food establishment. -
Review from Megan M.
Vancouver, BC
6/13/2011
Nothing is more refreshing on a warm summer night than a big cup of froyo loaded with fresh fruit. Since trying Qoola, I've stopped going to DQ or McDonalds for an ice cream fix because I've realized that frozen yogurt does so much more to refresh you than a bowl of overtly sweet, sugary ice cream loaded with equally sweet toppings (that is, besides the offerings at Bella Gelateria).
Of course, sweet toppings are available if you want-but the big draw is their fresh fruit selection. The froyo flavours rotate-plain is always available. I like that they just recently changed their topping policy, so now you can get as many toppings as fit rather than paying per topping. It works out to about the same, but it's great if you want just a *tiny* bit of something squeezed in to try. My personal favorite: strawberries and oreo, so I get the best of both worlds!
Just remember, even though it's much healthier than ice cream it's certainly not calorie-free! Eating too much of this, as addictive as it is, won't help your waistline at all. -
Review from Alice A.
5/8/2011
The peach mango yoghurt was creamy and quite tasty, and it's a nice touch when you get to try the flavours before ordering.
Waffle in my opinion was a little too dry for my liking. I didn't think very much of the different toppings too. Either the batter had been sitting all day or they should consider a different recipe.
My mates seem to dig this joint though, I guess different strokes for different folks. -
Review from Dru C.
2/25/2011
A small FroYo store in the middle of downtown. I wish this places a bit bigger due to the traffic of the store. But I can see that in the summer, people come her to grab a nice FroYo and head down to the beach or either just walk and eat.
Comparing this branch to the one in Metrotown, I just don't like how it is not self serve. It might seem more easier that the people work there of course sell it to you, but isn't having a little flexibility more fun and being creative is way better.
I love the location of this branch as it is so close to Davie Street and sunset beach! I can see myself coming here this summer with a bunch of friends again to just grab a desert for summer! (Fire works season)
The decorations of the place seems so much more creative than most places, as their washroom stairs are crooked for a reason. Creative edge to it, and it sparks my interest of design.
Will go back this summer of 2011 to enjoy another FroYo.Listed in: Post Dinner Sweets
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Review from Jasmine T.
Burnaby, BC
3/28/2011
I swear this place made me fat.
Okay, wait, i was plump before I found this place, but it only added... I would drive from North Van at 9:00pm to come and get this. A couple times a week. I always get a medium original, plain with nothing else. I love the tangy taste of the original. On this particular night, I heard this one woman who was convinced she was about twenty years younger than she was (from the way she was dressed) say never to get the original because it was too sour. Umm, it's yogurt. If you want something less tangy, get ice cream down the street. My friend tried to order chocolate, but they said it would be a few minutes until it was the right texture...
I've been here once when they ran out of the yogurt mix. They asked me if I wanted a waffle. Umm, no. So they gave me a coupon for a BOGO, but then when I came back to use it, they gave me the third degree about where I got the coupon from. Umm, you? -
Review from Richelle O.
Vancouver, BC
5/15/2011
Delicious! However, I went in with 2 Groupons and the remainder to be paid was $2.50. I only brought my debit card, and the girl said the internet must be down because it wasn't going through. She asked if I had anything else and I said no. She said "Well, OK, can you take money out or something from an ATM?" I said , "look, it's not really my fault your debit machine is down, and you didn't tell me this before I ordered". She stood there and stared at me saying "well ok then"... until she said OK you don't have to pay for it.
Like wow, thanks...
The frozen yogurt is great and the topping are fresh and good but they don't have a very large topping selection, compared to other frozen yogurt joints I've seen. Very cool interior, very modern, but extremely HOT!
If it weren't for the service, this would have been 4 star. -
Review from Kaeleigh E.
Calgary, AB
12/9/2010
Mmmm.
I know everyone's said it but this place is in the style of Pinkberry really. From the product to the style of the shop. But hey is that a bad thing?? I think not.
I have to state again when Emma said about the fruit, it looked like it was past its prime. It did not look good AT all. But I ordered a raspberry yogurt and topped it with some dark chocolate chips and called that a win and avoided the fruit all together.
The woman working there made our experience I think. She was so friendly and warm, and really took customer service to another level.
It wasn't a hot day when I went and I STILL couldn't get enough of this delicious frozen yogurt. So go try it, there's a combo to make everyone happy!! Maybe in the summer and spring their fresh fruit will look better too. -
Review from Irena L.
3/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Sweetlicious! Mother Earth and I salute you!
It is a nice, bright and open place. Service is always nice and polite, and aside their delicios yogurt (read chocolate with coconut; co co for coconut), their crepes are awesome (read nutella rasberry).
I haven't been there for sometime now. I guess I am waiting for sunshine again to get me going to the 2nd beach!
I still have to try their waffles! -
Review from Mika M.
Vancouver, BC
1/13/2011
Super duper expensive for frozen yogurt, but man are we hooked on this stuff!!! My usual is the original frozen yogurt with chunks of reeses pieces and kiwi fruit. Odd mix but it tastes soooo good! It's especially addicting in the summer months but it's definitely great anytime of the year!! Even now! Great location, only blocks away from English Bay and all the shops around are pretty sweet as well. Tourists love this place too because of the location.
TRY THE FROZEN YOGURT AT QOOLA!!! -
Review from Bronwyn G.
North Vancouver, BC
This is a good, less rich alternative to Denman's Marble Slab and Dairy Queen. I really recommend it for takeout before a stroll to the English Bay beach or for eat-in on a rainy night.
My favourite combination is the Green Tea frozen yogurt with fruit toppings and Marion Berry sauce. -
Review from Emma G.
11/5/2010
I fell in love with Pinkberry when I was in the States and came home pouting that there was nothing like that in Calgary...well, I still haven't found one, but Qoola in Vancouver definitely satisfied the craving!
Firstly, the girl working there was SO friendly! She explained everything (the sizes, toppings, etc.) and offered us samples. My friend and I both got raspberry yogurt with toppings.
We came in pretty early so maybe they hadn't filled the fruit or something, but it looked very sparse and not fresh. Kind of the bottom of the bin stuff, so we avoided it.
The yogurt was delicious! Super flavourful and light and smooth! Yum, I've been craving it ever since.
As we were eating, the girl working brought us a plate of tiny crepes, which was super sweet of her and they were delicious!
Will definitely be going back when I'm in town.Listed in: Ice Cream
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Review from kristin e.
7/5/2010
Because it's World Cup season, there were frozen yogurt desserts named after different countries such as Team Canada (of course), Team Italy and Team Japan. I chose Team China because it was made with thick, smooth and tart raspberry-pomegranate yogurt, pineapple chunks, mango and mango sauce. It was pretty good!
I sampled their original tart and green tea. They were good, tasted like basically any other original tart or green tea I've ever tasted.
It's not a self serve shop but prices were average, service was friendly and they offered a lot more than frozen yogurt. There is also free wifi and if you have US dollars, you can use that too (that's what I ended up doing). -
Review from Heidi H.
Vancouver, BC
2/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Yummers!! I was in the mood for frozen yogurt with a selection of toppings and we hit the motherload. Clean, over the top friendly service. Delicious yogurt (usually 4 flavors to choose from) and toppings ranging from fresh fruit to cinnamon toast crunch.
The lovely ladies and their accents were an added bonus. Plus they try to have people recycle as much as possible. -
Review from Weldon F.
Richmond, BC
8/22/2010
Frozen Yogurt is the new trend.
This place is pretty solid as a Frozen Yogurt chain.
Lots of toppings, lots of yogurt flavors and lots of other goodies like pancakes?
The fruits are fresh and the toppings are wide in variety. THey had everything from Pistachios to Captain Crunch.
Great for a nice summer day by the beach! -
Review from vanessa G.
Vancouver, BC
7/11/2010 3 Check-ins Here
Qoola has jumped on the frozen yogurt fame of Pink Berry and Red Mango in USA. Everyone is trying to watch there waist line and here you can do it very easily. I have tried every flavor or yogurt, green tea, original, raspberry, strawberry. My topping faves changes from mochi and raspberry sauce to a Smores variation, to just plane fruit.
The also serve up Brazilian style Acai, Belgium style Waffles.
All packaging is compostable as well. Talk about guilt free everything! -
Review from Diesel Y.
Vancouver, BC
5/17/2009
After seeing the line-up at Marble Slab Creamery moving slower than a tired snail...I decided to try out Qoola Frozen Yogurt... and the good thing...nobody was gonna beat my ice cream with a hammer! No gummy bears or Oreos would be killed in the process!!
I had Frozen Yogurt (Orange Creamsicle) with FRESH raspberries and strawberries for $5 including tax. It was refreshing and a not Super Sweet - which was nice.
The store appearance was clean and FRESH, staff were friendly (and quick) and they use all Biodegradable Spoons, Napkins, Cups, etc.
Give it a shot! I thought it was good! -
Review from Quddous B.
Vancouver, BC
11/13/2010
Great snack on a warm day before you go for a walk on the beach.
I like blackberries with plain yogurt. -
Review from Marc D.
Vancouver, BC
Updated - 2/10/2009
Updated: I sampled the yogurt yesterday. It was delicious! The original flavour actually tastes like yogurt, and not nasty overly sweet or powdery soft serve. The fresh raspberries and blueberries were the perfect compliment.
They run a special from 11 to 7 of $5 for a small with 2 toppings tax included....
Oh, and apparently from their website if you say, "livecultures" you get an additional 15% off. (It worked yesterday!)
I'll definitely be returning!Listed in: Dentists' Dreams in Vancouver, Brrr.......
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2/8/2009 First to Review
Excited that there is a "healthy" dessert option being added to diabetic alley.
Yes - I call it… Read more »
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Review from Raymond O.
Vancouver, BC
6/1/2009 3 Check-ins Here
Dear Qoola,
It doesn't matter if you're not the original (Red Mango) or the first successful (Pink Berry). You're providing a healthier option of REAL (not powdered) frozen yogurt and fresh fruit toppings. Gelato and ice cream need not apply here.
More importantly, you bring with you my all-time favourite little pieces of mochi topping!
When I left LA I thought I would never experience an authentic live culture delight any longer. But here you are with that familiar setup of bright interior, colourful pastel accents, and glass-encased topping station.
Yes, you are more expensive but you go one step further by offering freshly cut fruits, organic waffles and signature crepes from scratch. Like a true Canadian company, you are environmentally conscious and you support Canadian producers and vendors.
Because of these reasons, I promise to support your company and for as long as you support the call of my tummy.
As your website states, "Hello Vancouver. We're so happy to be here!"
So am I!Listed in: I Scream for Ice Cream!
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Review from Andrea L.
Vancouver, BC
7/12/2011
toppings or no toppings, I still love Yogen Fruz better. Its real fruit blended with yogurt and the best part, it doesn't melt nearly as fast as Qoola does! For an arm and a leg you can get a med-large size one for the price of theirs. Its only fun to throw random unhealthy things on top of it, but the flavors aren't so yummy as I thought they would be. (I've tried the original, cookies & cream, wild blackberry and strawberry)
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Review from Amy C.
Vancouver, BC
9/17/2009
Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a Qoola addict. There, I've said it! Well at 90 calories for some yummy frozen yogurt heaven, who wouldn't be?
What makes Qoola different from the various frozen yogurt shops popping up around town? Their fresh yogurt contains no powder and contains over 300 million cultures per gram of live and active cultures. In other words, there is tons of "good bacteria" that have many health benefits, from boosting the immune system to helping people overcome lactose intolerance.
Proudly Canadian, the brand is fun, modern and lively. Not to mention green friendly - every cup, utensil and napkin is biodegradable. They serve green tea, original and chocolate flavors with a new feature flavor for each month - you can top your yogurt creation with fruit that is cut on premise daily and of course, my favorite, mochi balls! Check it out. -
Review from Crystal H.
Vancouver, BC
7/16/2009
Saying "live cultures" will get you 15% off...unless you're already ordering a special - but then, you're already getting a deal!
Mango was on the menu last night, and dang, it was tarty and de-lish. So much in fact, that I could've-shoud've-would've ordered a larger size! Or gone back for seconds! I wonder if they give out refills? With raspberries and blackberries, I was in more-healthy-for-you-than-gelato-heaven!
Oh, and make sure you ask for a taster too - you get to eat it like a jello shot! -
Review from Reena M.
4/6/2009
Mmmmmm this place was soooo yummy! And yes the fro yo DOES taste like yo(gurt)! They do have all the things mentioned in the other reviews, so I won't expand there.
I went for the chocolate froyo with cinnamon flakes and oreo and it was delicious! I wish I had known or remembered the "livecultures" things. But oh well, I got the $5 deal. Maybe i'll have an opportunity to return one day.
Nothing more I can say that hasn't been said previously by Marc, Sunny, or Rachael, so I'll leave you here. -
Review from Sunny S.
Vancouver, BC
4/5/2009
This full service shop has expanded the realm of frozen yogurt into my morning routine with Herbal teas, free-trade coffee, organic whole grain waffles, crepes and yogurt bowls.
Choose from Regular, Green Tea, Chocolate or the yogurt of the month, then pick from their buffet of fruits, nuts and cereals; or if you're in a rush, get it all blended into a smoothie. For the ultimate 'fro-gurt' breakfast, go for the Qool-Açaí Energy Bowl, a tangy blend of açaí and soymilk, sweetened with guarana and topped with sliced bananas and granola. Breakfast has never tasted so good!
If you are just looking for something yummy and sweet, you must try "The W"...green tea frogurt with fruit! -
Review from Emily L.
Vancouver, BC
7/6/2009
What is the perfect way to end an afternoon/night of browsing through Robson, dinner downtown, a stroll by the beach? QOOLA!!
I first saw/knew of this place when I saw the new Qoola store in Aberdeen Mall but I was always too busy or full (dimsum from Fisherman's Terrance!) to try it...and yesterday, the opportunity finally came.
For $5, you can order a small sized frozen yogurt with two toppings. The toppings range from syrups (chocolate, caramel...) to nuts to fruits to cookies and even mochi?! They have different flavors of frozen yogurt as well- chocolate, original and greentea. I ordered a chocolate and greentea (you can mix two yogurt flavors, apparently) with mango fruit pieces and it was DELISH! It was refreshing and a great alternative as a dessert. The green tea flavor was not as strong as I had hoped for but the chocolate was definitely to die for! It did not even taste like yogurt at all- it tasted like ice cream! I also liked how customers are able to choose how healthy or decadent they want their dessert to be- fruits for the healthnut or cookies and chocolate chips for the sweet tooth! And for the calorie conscious- a small sized yogurt is only 140 calories....!
The store is not too big but there are a couple of tables inside and outside! The decor is clean, bright and inviting.
...and Qoola cares about the environment which is an added bonus! i love how they sort their trash (biodegradable vs. recyclable)
I will definitely be coming back! -
Review from Steve L.
Victoria, BC
6/13/2010 8 Check-ins Here
"We sell forbidden objects from places men fear to tread. We also sell frozen yogurt, which I call Frogurt!"
- Treehouse of Horrors III
Okay, Qoola doesn't sell the forbidden objects, but they do sell some of the best Frogurt, or "froyo" as some of you refer to it as, in Vancouver.
You can't really go wrong with a small original and your choice of two toppings for $5, my personal favourite: blueberries & strawberries.
Healthy and delicious, Qoola is a great alternative to all the gelato, cupcake, and cookie shops on Denman. -
Review from Rachael T.
Toronto, ON
2/11/2009
I was already on Denman street and having read heard about this place (not only from Yelp).. I really wanted to find it.. plus I was hungry!
I walked in and the ladies at the counter were extremely friendly. They told me about their business and how it was healthy and nutritious. You can sample their different toppings. I had to try MOCHI, not knowing what it was: it's a rice flower pancake, kind of jelly like.
They have the four following options for yogourt: vanilla, chocolate, green tea (I was convinced!), and raspberry. I got the $5 special with blueberry and mango toppings. When I was paying, I mentioned live cultures and lady at the counter wasn't sure whether the discount applied to the daily special, but she gave it to me anyway.
While I was eating, one of them came over and asked if I needed a glass of water and how everything was; what service :)
I want to go back tomorrow. -
Review from Angela L.
5/6/2009
I was already stuffed from a very heavy dinner when my friends insisted that we hit up Qoola, but I had no regrets after finishing a cup all to myself. I tried the regular yogurt topped with granola and orange. Delicious! My friends really enjoyed the mochi and coconut flake toppings.
The staff were friendly and gave us a handful of carob chips to try when we asked what they were - they're chocolate chip-like, but less sweet toppings made from carob trees. 89 cents for each topping is kind of steep though, especially when you're just feeling like a drizzle of honey.
I did however love the sorting of waste into trash and biodegradable products (including cups, spoons, and most other essentials of the Qoola experience). -
Review from Mike G.
Vancouver, BC
10/26/2009
OMG this place is unbelievable!
It was a totally random find the other night - a friend and I were wandering down Denman and felt the need for a late night snack, happened to be beside Qoola so figured we'd give it a try. Great choice!
We had never been before, and the girl working the counter spent about 15 minutes explaining all the different toppings, giving us tons of samples of different stuff, and basically just being really friendly. We ended up ording medium cups of yogurt with a few different toppings, and wow. I'll be back often.
Personally, I really recommend the original with raspberries, almonds, and marlonberry (sp?) syrup, but my friend got green tea with... a bunch of fruit I can't remember and she said it was amazing.
Plus I'm a HUGE fan of the fact that everything is biodegradable/compostable/etc - great plus to this place! -
Review from geraldine g.
Toronto, ON
4/13/2009 1 photo
Qoola 0n Denman
A busy new yogurt place. Choose from the basic yogurt from the basic yogurt flavours like vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. or try the green tea. It's $4.85 for a small and for each topping .89 cents on top of that.
I say, extremely overpriced for what is they offer. However, from 11-7 they have a $5 special. A small yogurt with 2 toppings. Your best bet considering the times we lie in in nowadays.
It's a clean and modern establishment staffed with some very helpful and pleasant employees.
It is worth a try just to compare it to others you may have tried. -
Review from Brendan M.
8/19/2009
I almost walked right by this place, but I glanced inside, liked what I saw, and went in. I ordered a small serving of the green tea flavour with mochi on top. They accept major credit cards, which is convenient for me. I was impressed by the serving size; it wasn't huge, but more than I'm used to for a small. The green tea frozen yoghurt tasted great: not too sweet, not too tart, with a fairly strong matcha flavour. The mochi topping was good but unremarkable. Other flavors of yoghurt include chocolate and plain (I probably missed a couple).
The space is pretty small, typical for businesses in this area, but the area is put to good use. There are several small glass-topped tables (sightly cracked, but clean) with bright white chairs and a comfy padded bench seat along one wall. There are also a few stools facing the window.
I would definitely come here again. -
Review from Beau K.
Vancouver, BC
3/19/2010
I tried this place out. Honestly, it's too creamy for me and the fruit toppings were just okay.
Meh.
I really miss the froyo places that are self serve, tart and refreshing like Yogurtland and Menchies.
Sorry Qoola. -
Review from Sandra G.
Vancouver, BC
5/13/2009
Qoola has a great name and is a delicious, well presented and creative frozen yogurt dessert. I had the pleasure of sampling a custom-made yogurt dish at Modern Mix Vancouver's one-year anniversary party and I got to meet one of the owners, Aaron.
The owners stand by the strength of the brand and enjoy benefiting charitable organizations as a form of marketing their brand. They are also on Facebook and Twitter and tailor their products according to what the customers want. With a great downtown location by English Bay, Qoola is sure to take over the cool dessert realm by summertime. The upcoming Richmond location will be a great addition too. -
Review from Pete C.
8/26/2009
I was visiting Vancouver and the warm weather had me craving some froyo. Back in the bay area I knew where to go but I was surprised at the lack of froyo offerings while playing tourist in Vancouver. This was one of the few places I came across.
Luckily, Qoola has some decent frozen yogurt. Of course I had to try their original flavor as this was my first time. I found it slightly creamier and a tad bit sweeter than I was used to but still quite good. I think it could give Red Mango (my fave back home) a run for it's money. I also had mochi and the texture was slightly off. But, overall, it was a great experience and it's within steps of English Bay beach.
