my husband and our 2 boys went there for the first time. we were greeted as soon as we walked in, the employee was really nice and told us step by step how everything worked, mentioning the hundreds of toppings we can get for our frozen yogurt. it was nice, our boys got to play a board game and do puzzles while there since they have a bunch on a shelf near the cool ape display! we plan on going back soon, especially since it's around the corner from us! read more

The variety of the toppings here is insane! Never been to a place that had pickles and bacon bits as froyo topping options. There were also a ton of froyo flavors, but also nonfroyo options like Italian ice. The restaurant itself is also so well decorated and cozy! However, i found that the froyo itself was quite underwhelming. I tried the vanilla froyo, the cookies and cream froyo, and the orange creamsicle froyo. The orange creamsicle was good, but i found that the vanilla and cookies and cream froyo flavors were a little muted and had a bitter aftertaste. I wish that the froyo itself was more flavorful. read more

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I've been coming here for months, usually a great experience with the employees and the overall atmosphere but today an employee was just downright disrespectful towards my group of friends, myself and his coworker. As I was being cashed out, He grimaced at me and then proceeded to talk badly about his coworker, saying how she's annoying and all she does is complain when she's a nice employee. After we went to go sit outside, someone from my group had gone inside to get water and when she asked if she could get some water bottles, he proceeded to say "I don't know, can you?" I found this utterly disrespectful towards paying customers and would like to see consequences being put in place for this disrespect and unprofessional behavior. The employee's name is Tristan. read more

Went for the $5 bowl wednesdays and it was really good! I liked all the fruit flavors but I wished they also had tart flavor. I also enjoyed all the toppings that they had and they had a really large selection of drizzles! I would definitely come here again even though it is a long drive for me. read more

Arctic Ape Wild Desserts - Froyo - Desserts Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We love this place! We try to go once a week and treat the kids (and treat ourselves too if we're being honest) ;) I love that they always have custard, and I usually mix one of their other flavors with it. I also love how it's a relatively affordable in a world where everything is expensive. And lastly, I appreciate that it's a local spot, I much rather spend my money directly into the community. read more

Arctic Ape Wild Desserts - Desserts Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My family and I stumbled upon arctic ape on our way home from new braunfels just searching ice cream near me off i35. So glad we stopped. Right out front some guys were selling hot wheels and my son immediately had a huge smile on his face. They were so excited for ice cream though they couldn't wait to get inside. Arctic ape is designed so neat for kids , everything caught their eye! There's so much to talk about while eating there between the ambiance and the fun trivia cards on each table. There's plenty of delicious froyo and Italian ice flavors to choose from... but the toppings !!! Omg the toppings are endless. Anything your heart desires, they deliver. They even have the dividers for those of us who don't want to mix their flavors. They weigh by the ounce here. Also, the size pictured is the smallest they have (which isn't very small) and I do think they'd benefit from offering smaller kid size bowls for those of us that don't want to encourage our kids to have 12 oz of froyo , lol. Great experience. I'd go back and I don't even live anywhere nearby. read more

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First time in here! Always drove by. Something pulled me in today! Maybe it was the frequency I heard of the donkey Kong ape sounds... or could've just been I was hungry. Didn't know what I was getting into. Apparently it's wild boy cup ape madness wednsdays and it was $5. The staff was very friendly cheerful delightful and helped a nub bot newbie Shoobie chimp place an ape sized order! I'll be back in soon! The cake batter with pickles is a must try! Decor is Go Ape! ASNKA! Planet of the bapes with some DK Barrels scattered in! They should really have an ape sound when you close and open the door! Like old DK sound from N64 Mario Kart. Before He got Botox read more

Arctic Ape Wild Desserts - $5 wild boy ape cup Wednesday! Cake batter base extra pickles - Desserts Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I love small mom & pop places that have charm and authenticity. This really cool (but small) desert shop is a breath of fresh air for a Walzem Rd dining scene that is high on function and low on form. A wide array of frozen yogurt delights with an equally large selection of toppings is almost overwhelming but the friendly staff helps you through the gauntlet with ease. They've got it covered...literally. I'll return here over and over. read more

Five stars isn't enough. Arctic Ape isn't just frozen yogurt, it's a full cinematic Arctic experience. The decor alone deserves an award. Icebergs, apes, pure frozen magic. The yogurt? Absolutely life altering. We left questioning every other dessert decision we've ever made. Can't believe it took us this long to discover the Everest of froyo. We will absolutely be back!! read more

I went here on a Wednesday and on Wednesdays they have a special where a blue cup (16 oz) is charged by weight but only up to $5...so you can fill it up and add all the toppings and it'll only be $5. I tried coconut and cake batter. The coconut is non dairy so the consistency is a little watery but both were still yummy. Staff was extra friendly. They even have dividers for people who want multiple flavors without mixing them. I 100% recommend this place. read more

Arctic Ape Wild Desserts - Cake batter with sprinkles, cake batter with cheesecake and sprinkles, and coconut with sprinkles - Desserts Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We loved it here me and my wife it was our first time trying this location employees were very helpful the atmosphere was great you can tell we weren't the only ones that loved it here I recommend you to come try this place definitely must try. read more

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This place has truly fallen off. I've visited this place a few times before writing this review and realized that this place is not what it used to be. My child wanted strawberry ice cream. They didn't have it so the worker offered to make it. The worker grossly filled the cup up without considering the amount of ice cream or my budget. The ice cream was slop! I used to come here very often. I believe the older guy sold this place and it's been downhill ever since. read more

Fun place to go! Super friendly staff and Amazing ice cream! We will definitely be back!

Love the flavors and the options for toppings! They have more options for non dairy which I really appreciate. I wish they had some more fruit options but otherwise the customer service was great and the inside was clean. The girl at the front told us how it works and was very detailed and helpful. read more

We had dinner about 10 minutes away. For dessert, we decided to try @arctic_ape. They had gelato, Italian ices and frozen yogurt. So many toppings to choose from! Had to have ice cream for #nationalicecreamday! Glad we stopped by to check it out! read more

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As soon as you walk in your eyes will be delighted with the colorful Knick knacks all around! It looks like an Arctic cave that is super cool. Even on the ceiling you can see Icicles. We were greeted right away by a staff member that asked if we had been there before. When we replied no, she instantly went into explaining all the different topics and selections available. She told us there was Italian ice, gelato and regular ice cream. She explained the price is by weight rather than size of cup. And then showed us the cups we could use to make drinks out of our creations. The only two things I didn't like. Was that there were no samples available for the ice creams. They said it was due to Covid but I've been to other ice cream shops here in San Antonio and both had samples available. The second thing I didn't like was the cashier rushed our group to pay and I wasn't ready making my selection so I ended up very plain. Other than that the quality of ice cream is good. I had the gelato and it wasn't the most authentic but definitely edible and a nice snack. read more

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I'm here to reassure you that yes this place is 5/5: The reviews are true!! Why is this place 5/5 stars? First and foremost: the hospitality. This isn't even customer service. This is a family owned business that treats you as if you entered their home and are willing to do whatever it is to make you feel comfortable. Options: Holy cannoli there are SO many options. It literally looks like a liquor cabinet behind the bar and it's a whole bunch of store bought AND homemade flavors. By the amount of options it would seem overwhelming, but it really isn't. Self-Serve: you really get to create whatever you want. From taco cones to shakes to cups to waffle cones - seriously this place has it all! Private lot out front with plenty of parking. Prices are ridiculously fair. They have $5 taco Tuesday...so anything that can fit in a taco waffle cone is $5! Insane! I highly recommend this place. They were offering games to play prior to COVID. They want it to be a place you can hang out, not simply grab your ice cream and go. They want you to feel comfortable and have a good time. Highly highly recommend. read more

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What an awesome fro-yo place! When we entered the shop, we were greeted almost immediately by a man who spoke with the same eager kindness as Kenneth from 30 Rock. If we had questions, he was ready for them! If you're new to independent fro-yo shops, the selections could feel overwhelming, and you could mix things that clash. I'm a pro, and I'm comfortable with my classic choices. If you're unsure, pick safe options so you can enjoy your desserts. The good news is, you can't go too wrong with selections - just don't let your cereal get soggy. Otherwise, sit back, say hi to the ape, and if you have the time, enjoy a round of Trivial Pursuit. read more

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experience was exquisite! staff was very friendly and the desserts were even better! will be definitely be coming again!

We love this place!! There are 10 different yogurt flavors that are rotated and so many delicious toppings from cereals, candies and fruit! I've been to frozen yogurt shops, but this beats them all! read more

People are great. Yogurt is yummy! Great family run business! Love the decor. Have lots of games to play while enjoying your frozen yogurt!!!! read more

A fun frozen yogurt/Italian Ice shop with so many options for toppings! SERVICE: it seems like so many of the other reviews mentioned getting personally greeted at the door but I didn't experience this when I visited. The staff was very friendly. DESSERT: there are quite a few options of frozen yogurt and Italian ice. It seems like since they have both there are less options of each one. I choose the coconut, vanilla, and strawberry frozen yogurt. The coconut was my favorite flavor and very light. However, some of the frozen yogurt seemed pretty icy and not as smooth as expected. TOPPINGS: Soooo many toppings to choose from and this is where I think this shop does it right, there is basically anything you'd want on your dessert, from fresh berries, cereal, and all variety of gummies. Great place to take a family with kids or with your friends looking for a fun dessert! read more

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The food was great! Great atmosphere and I loved the service but I was in today and these two older employees were yelling at a younger employee at the register. I doubt this happens often but if so I don't think this is right to treat employees this way. read more

This place was AWESOME! we've never even heard of it but went out of no where and wow I'm so impressed. The amount of stuff they can make it crazy. A lady helped us right when we walked in and showed us the whole store and explained everything. Then helped the guy behind us because he had a huge order for a bunch of people. She was great! The froyo was very tasty too! Tonnnnssss of toppings and different ways to make it. We will absolutely be back. It was $25 for the two of us to have the 16 oz cups! read more

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This place is AWESOME!!! When we showed up we were immediately greeted and felt very invited, staff did not hesitate to make us feel comfortable and show us around the establishment. The prices are really cheap compared to other shops that have "quality" yogurt/ice cream/gelato/sherbet/ custard. It has over 150 toppings which makes everything superb! We only paid $9 for two bowls and were really satisfied with what we had! Over all don't not try it, it's super good and tasty! read more

Arctic Ape Wild Desserts - Bottom bowl- Vanilla Custard w/Cocoa Puffs, Oreos, caramel, hot fudge. Top bowl- waffle cone, vanilla yogurt, strawberry's, hot fudge. - Desserts Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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It feels gimmicky but I still like it anyways enough to give it four stars. This place is super ideal for families and people looking for a cold treat.They have a lot of interesting flavors but by far the best one I had was cookie butter. I recommend that everyone try it. They accept credit card and cash and the service is really nice. There's plenty of parking and be sure to load up on the toppings. Prices are reasonable given all they have to offer. read more

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Wow. Wow. Wow. This place is amazing! So many endless flavors, toppings to choose from and different bases to choose from and they change you by the weight. They have a lot of "Money off" days. First timers can a nice run down in the very beginning which is very helpful. Place is super clean, small and everybody was friendly and helpful. I holy recommend this place. read more

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This place is way.....chill .....love $5 dollar Wednesday's ....Staff is sweet and friendly...love the mgr T read more

Arctic Ape Wild Desserts - $5 dollars Wednesday you feel - it - Desserts Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We were greeted as we came in and they explained how things work since it was our first time there. Very friendly service and lots of options to choose from! They even have board games. There are tons of seats outside but it's just too hot right now to do that lol. The pricing is great! read more

Definitely an unique place. I've been to other places that offer the same serve yourself but this took it to a different level. The amount of different toppings is incredible. There are also trivia games on the table. read more

Arctic Ape Wild Desserts - Desserts Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Tried this new place with the family. The kids loved it. Lots of options but would suggest offering more sugar-free ice cream flavors as well as toppings. We had fun and the place is cute. read more

Pros - very organized and unique interior - we were greeted right away with an explanation of how things work, and she also explained their special for the day ($5 to fill a cup)! - ample and easy parking - they have a point system that's super easy to sign up with - they use color changing spoons!! So fun! - their toppings are organized by cereals and fresh toppings. They also have different syrups at the end! - they have games at each table for people to relax and hang out - they also make fresh smoothies! Cons - I wasn't a huge fan of their froyo flavors, felt like they were either too creamy or tarty read more

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If you have never been here it needs to be added to your must visit list. The staff is always very friendly and the flavors change regularly. Tons and I mean TONS of different toppings for a great price. read more

The best place ever!! It's so cool inside, the decorations are so fun! The FRO YO is good too! And so many toppings! Definitely recommend.

"But wait, there's more!" -- I could write that over and over again. Every treat at Arctic Ape starts with frozen yogurt, but from there it goes wild. You can choose a paper cup, a waffle bowl (or taco shaped waffle), or a clear cup for a smoothie or blended concoction. The froyo freezers have lots of flavors and blends that change every few weeks. There is an island with room-temperature toppings like cereal and cookies. There is a cold bar with fruit, chocolate, candy, tapioca balls, etc., and a section dedicated to gummies. There are pumps with syrups and canisters of powders and sprinkles. When your cup is ready, you put it on a scale and pay for it by weight. The Arctic Ape store just has so much MORE. Merch. Games to play. Digital jukebox. Monkey and ape decor and memorabilia. Faux icicles handing from the ceiling with a multicolored light show. No matter what kind of day you are having, Arctic Ape will put you in s good mood. Put your phone down (after you Instagram your cup from the light box) and spend time playing and talking with your friends, or enjoying a recurring event. Arctic Ape is a great escape. read more

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5$ any size on Wednesday!!!!! Don't walk , run!!!! They are super nice to as well!!!!!! read more

Friendly staff with a fun atmosphere. Oh and Wednesdays are $5 bowling days, meaning they don't charge you by the weight.

This place has the most amazing fro yo! They have every topping you can imagine and the price is right. They are huge supporters of the community. When I was a local PTA fundraising chairperson they gave us 20% of their income for a 4 hour period, not just people who mentioned our school. read more

I can see why this place gets such great reviews. Excellent frozen yogurt place with plenty of toppings to choose from. The frozen yogurt itself is true to flavor and creamy. They have a variety of sauces to choose from as well. Customer service is great and there's indoor and outdoor seating. It's a good place for young kids to enjoy & have a great time. Support this business if you're in the area! read more

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Our first visit was GREAT. Three Dairy free flavor options. With the coconut, they can make pretty much any fruit milkshake AND they have multiple dairy free chocolate sauces. The literal cherry on top was the dairy free whipped cream. If you can imagine a topping for your fro-yo or ice cream, they have it. Very clean and color changing spoons, happy mom, happy kid. Such a fun vibe with the apes. Lots games for all ages available if you're looking to hang out. Trivia on every table. You can tell these people really love their customers and community. It was refreshing to have a chat with them and have options that other places just don't offer! We will be back very soon! read more