A brand new business is showing signs that entrepreneurs are getting creative in the current economy. Check out the latest spot for hungry Antelopians: Yogurt Time in the Bel Air shopping center.
The staff let me know that the owner, Doug Yund who works in the construction industry, decided that while work was pretty slow he would try a new venture -- frozen yogurt!
The inside is pretty simple there are some tables and stools and the now-familiar-machinery found in chain stores that pumps out a myriad of flavors ranging from vanilla to peanut butter. I went for the pistachio and was pleased as a peach. Flavors change by the week so get ready for pomegranate, dark chocolate and cake batter!
They weigh everything per ounce (39 cents per) and have a number of fresh toppings like mango, blue and blackberries, as well as the less-healthy-but-oh-so-tasty options like various cereals, chocolate and candy bits. Add cheesecake nibbles, cookie crumbles and mochi (the most delightful, delectable deliciousness ever) and it's a full bar! They have something on the national chains like Pinkberry and Big Spoon: PIE. There are other baked goods, including mini cinnamon rolls, that you can add to your yogurt for an additional charge. I guess that is how they justify that it's not just Yogurt, but an actual cafe :)
Any way you slice it, having a yogurt spot in this neighborhood is something that has been needed and desired. It's a local hang out for the high school crowd, but it's fun for anyone who has a sweet tooth - especially after the unfortunate closure of the Coldstone next door to Wingstop and Little Ceasar's. (More on the business that filled that spot next month)
Yogurt Time Cafe has only been open for a number of weeks, so go in and catch some of the fresh, local flavor while supporting the neighborhood. You can also check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/YogurtTimeCafe. Online deals are available!