Black Bear Frozen Yogurt is located in the Tacoma Place Plaza in the south end area of Tacoma. There are other items sold at Black Bear Frozen Yogurt, which I didn't know until I came in, like coffee, tea, and sandwiches. This was my first time ever stepping foot and eating in Black Bear Frozen Yogurt. This is quite shocking as from what I know, Black Bear Frozen Yogurt has been around for a long time. There were 12 flavors to choose from, as well as sample! We decided to swirl the Ube/Taro Coconut with one other flavor that I can't recall right now. We added a couple of animal crackers and strawberry popping boba. It's about 70¢ per ounce per cup of frozen yogurt. The total was around $14. It seems quite cozy and welcoming inside. There are board games inside for customers to play with their friends and family. read more

Black Bear Frozen Yogurt - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

So, the good? They are super friendly, it's a relaxing environment with a fireplace, and they have several frozen yogurt selections, including vegan sorbet. The not so great? It's so expensive! My daughter Is the only one who ordered something and it came to over $12. I think it's 70 cents an ounce or so. I don't know how this compares to the competitors, but I just can't spend $12 a person on dessert regularly. Bummer because it was really good. read more

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Ohmigosh! This place is great! The server, possibly the owner, behind the counter is so nice and helpful! He gave us boba on the side to put on our frozen yogurt! The pistachio was my favorite flavor! The best part is they don't charge for syrups as toppings! And they have board games and such to play with your family and friends as you eat your yogurt! read more

Amazing service and amazing items. I went back for seconds in less than 2 hours. 10/10!

The vibe upon walking in was a real chill. From the music to the decor. I love the way everything was situated. I even seen a couple sitting alone enjoying yogurt together. Honestly, the establishment is so beautiful I was tempted to take more pictures I love the flavors that offer and the toppings are awesome. You can seriously satisfy a sweet tooth. D'yhana was so inviting and informative. I had explained to her that I seen a review that complained that they were allowed to place the toppings on their yogurt and that they had to ask for assistance. She stated that during the pandemic that was the case and the setup worked so they just decided to keep it that way. There's plenty of self served toppings but there is another area called the "toppings bar" that has lids on each slot and those are the ones that are served by the employees. I think it's a very nice set up. The yogurt taste awesome and so did the toppings. Perfect spot to chill and have yogurt!!! read more

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I have tried out this place twice already and both times I felt regretful afterwards wishing I went somewhere else instead. The good: a good amount of seating and games to enjoy while eating your frozen yogurt. The frozen yogurt flavors are amazing also. The not so great: half of the toppings the staff has to put on for you if you want those toppings and it's hard to see what they even are because of the covers on top. I don't mind asking what's available also, but both times I have been here the staff hasn't been very friendly and it just feels like you're bothering them by even being there.. let alone asking a question. I rather put my own toppings on my frozen yogurt and I wish all of the toppings were self serve. Overall: you can get more bang for your buck at other frozen yogurt shops and you can put all of your toppings on yourself so I don't think I will be returning back. read more

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Positive customer service! Cute atmosphere! Yummy flavors! They also have a ten percent military discount! read more

Black Bear Frozen Yogurt - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

This spot has good customer service, and friendly employee. The lady who checked me out with my yogurt, was supper friendly, and she has a wonderful smile towards me. The lady even ask if it was okay to put the spoon into my cup, instead of giving it to me. Wonderful spot. read more

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We decided to go to this place one night because we were craving some frozen yogurt and was recommended to try this place. The parking here was actually not bad, but it could be very busy. The different variety of flavors were amazing and the different toppings was cool! My favorite is combining the pineapple froyo with the lihing mui powder, try it out! The service was okay and the music was great. Very clean as well. read more

This is a great froyo place! I been wanting to try this place out for a while now. I finally have the chance to recently. Great service and ice cream! They also have snacks and coffee as well. You can sit down and enjoy your treat and play some game at the table. They have plenty of game on the shelf that people can grab. read more

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Black Bear FroYo never disappoints and is always a crowd pleaser with the kids. So many options to choose from including non dairy which is important for one of my crew. There are a lot of toppings to choose from candy, to fruit, cereal, popping bubble things, brownie, cheesecake etc! They keep the cold items behind the counter and the employee has to serve you. Which is fine because then you know not everyone is touching the utensils and having access to those items. Personally, I appreciate it. You don't get your toppings yourself at subway or chipotle so this should be no different or matter that much. Service has always been warm, welcoming and friendly as well as the whole vibe of the place. It's really chill and spacious for being a froyo place. Theres music on, games, plenty of seating and it's always clean. I'm here now and there's not even dust on any of the ceiling or light fixtures. read more

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I had Georgia peach/banana strawberry mixture my husband chocolate/peanut butter mixture topping where not stale and had a good crunch and my strawberry's where fresh even tho I ordered around 7:45pm! Customer service was amazing offered me a tester cup and checkout was easy. Clean space and well lit I enjoyed the bear decorations as well it was on point for what I would expect from a black bear themed shop. read more

By far our new favorite place to stop for dessert! We stumbled upon this gem after dinner for our anniversary last night. It looked super cute from the outside and decided to give it a shot! Such good frozen yogurt! I have gallbladder issues and there were so many fat free and dairy free options. I was amazed! Staff was super welcoming, helpful and friendly. A very cozy little joint with open seating and very kid friendly. We will be going back next date night! read more

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Super good frozen yogurt! My husband and I have gone a few times and we love it. Highly recommended

Great vibe! Nice staff, clean and organized and variety of flavors and toppings. Will visit again.

If you are craving froyo (frozen yogurt), this is the spot to be! Just like Menchie's not too far from here, it's self serve so you can customize it however you want! It tastes a lot better here tho, and you can't beat their coziness. They have black bear decorations everywhere with log tables and a fireplace, gives you the feeling lol you're hanging out in a cabin. Now you can eat your frozen desserts even in the winter and not have to worry about your body temperature dropping too low. They have sandwiches and other menu items too for those without much of a sweet tooth, but you'll be missing out on this awesomeness! You don't have to worry about getting bored of their flavors either because they always switch it up. I swear there's something new every time I come here, from cotton candy to strawberry cheesecake to cake batter! Simply amazing. I definitely recommend this place to everyone, adults and kids alike! Good spot to go to for dessert even if there are restaurants all around, just eat your meal there and save room for Black Bear! read more

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Loved this place , took my children after dinner and they loved being able to choose from all of the many options here . The cashier was very nice and informative about different flavors and add ons . read more

Very clean, cute and well organized. The staff was friendly, informative and super respectful. Q Was my server today and absolutely nailed it. They had a great selection of both smoothies and frozen yogurt flavors as well as toppings to go along with it. The self serve area was stocked, neat and clean. I decided to go with the strawberry banana frozen yogurt with strawberry, captain crunch berry and a little cookie dough as toppings and It surely hit the spot. Wether you're looking to take the family out, date night or just to cool off after a long day, I would absolutely recommend! read more

I wish I could give them zero stars because this is the worst establishment in Tacoma that I have found. Rude, condescending, narcissistic personnel. I would not recommend this over priced place to anyone. Plus I'm not sure how sanitary it is but the last two times I went there it gave me the runs. read more

10/10 would recommend, promote the workers, warm and welcoming, nice and tidy and a nice hangout spot. also great music

Kiwi pineapple protein smoothie I usually make my smoothies but this place makes the price worth. read more

WOW!!!! By far one of the best frozen yogurt places I have ever been to. The gentleman who rang us up was so friendly and 100% genuinely nice. His name was Abdul and his son was there helping. They had a cute little video game table, a great selection of yogurt and just a overall great vibe. We are new to the area coming from out of state and we love to support small business and I will definitely be support this small business. From the moment we walked in Abdul greeted us, asked if it was our first time and offered to answer any questions if he had some. This place was just one of those places you walk in and get a good feeling that that person who owns it takes pride in what they do. What he is creating here is a place where family's can come get a cold sweet treat and enjoy some arcade games and family bonding. I have already referred a few friends to try it and will be bring them with us on our next visit to get Black Bear Frozen Yogurt. read more

Amazing staff! Friendly and fun environment the music is great the decor is beautiful ! Awesome experience they even put a candle on someone's yogurt for their birthday !!! Made this a very great experience !! The yogurt is also amazing lots of different options !! read more

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closed early! very inconsiderate, my child was looking forward to this as a sweet treat before bed... very disappointed

This is my first experience with this kind of ice cream . They got really nice staff and a great choice ! This is my first visit at Black Bear but definitely not the last one ! Thanks for making America Great ! read more

Black Bear Frozen Yogurt - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Amazing customer service! The owners are so kind, friendly and they love what they do! I love going to Black Bear Frozen Yogurt with their variety of yogurt, toppings/syrups, smoothies and coffee. They also have games if your planning to stay & hang out. A great place to bring your family for frozen yogurt! read more

This is the best place I've ever been in my life They have ALL the flavors and the service is SUPER friendly the person who was ringing me up look and awful like Will Smith. I HAVE to come back! read more

This is my favorite place being Summer! Its got wonderful flavors and changes them out often. They often freeze some so that if you are not dining in, you can keep it frozen until you get home. Great prices and its a family owned store w freat owners. They dont even judge me for the fact that I have been there 3 times this week. They always wear the mask, and are very conscious during covid to make it safe, clean, and fun! read more

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Awesome place delicious frozen yogurt and great service. My kids and I loved the experience read more

Pretty convenient location. They have a good selection of toppings. They could benefit from having a bigger selection of yogurt flavors. Overall it was a good experience. The country vanilla yogurt was really good. It's in a small shopping mall that has other dining options and a grocery store, so overall it's in a fairly convenient location. Lots of parking. read more

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Amazing place toys and games for the kids froyo is delicious and takes recommendations for flavors Wich I haven't seen at other places management is super friendly read more

There were some HUGE problems with this store. I walked in to see a lady with her FEET ON THE COUNTER where people eat. She was decorating the windows, so she was either an employee or contractor. Either way, that's gross and not what I want to see in a place where I eat. Then I look up to see a sign that says yogurt is "one tasty price" so I fill up a cup. I get to the front and the woman wants to weigh my cup. I pointed to the sign and she, with so much patience, explained that it was by weight. Here's where they earned their five stars. BRITTANY. I was NOT happy with the store. I was down right upset and it showed. Brittany, with a smile, explained the system, heard my complaint about the feet on the eating surface ( the girl was still putting her feet on everything as I complained), then signed me up for the club so my $11 (yes, $11!!) yogurt would earn me some points. Thank you Brittany for your kind and graceful manner when dealing with my concerns. read more

Black Bear Frozen Yogurt - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

For being in a strip mall right off the freeway, this self-serve froyo shop/cafe is cute, clean, and super cozy. There is an array of options on the menu, not just the typical .48/oz froyo and coffee. Our cashier (the barista running the show) was friendly, real, and informative. My husband chose to try a panino, not sure which one, but I snuck a bite and it was delicious. Crisp grilled bread and evenly warm filling. They have fat free/no sugar added froyo varieties, vegan and gluten free. I'm sure the (flavor) options change daily. I ended up with fat free/no sugar added coffee froyo. To me that combo sounds nasty! But I tried it and WOW, taste like high end regular coffee ice cream. Not sour or tart, it was creamy and rich. We purchased an amazon local coupon and it was honored no problem :) Needless to say, we'll be back! read more

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Awesome place for self-serve frozen yogurt! They also offer coffee and tea. This location is the first Black Bear shop to offer self-serve yogurt, which is a real treat. They have six machines and offer twelve flavors of YoCream yogurt. Some of the flavors on today's visit included Peanut Butter, Country Vanilla, Huckleberry, Irish Mint, Pomegranate Raspberry Sorbet, Strawberry Cheesecake, Candy Bar, Euro Tart, and Chocolate. There are over 75 toppings to choose from. Some of the toppings include fresh fruit, candy, cookie dough bites, and various sauces. The yogurt is competitively priced at $0.45 per ounce and a military discount is offered. They also offer a loyalty program where a customer can accumulate points on each purchase to use towards future purchases. Are you in the mood for a smoothie? You can pick whatever yogurt flavors and toppings you want, and they'll blend it into a smoothie for a flate rate of $4.99. Another option is their version of a DQ Blizzard, which is called the Bear Storm. It's still done by weight, but the end result is a lot thicker than a normal cup of fro yo. In addition to frozen yogurt, there serve various types of coffee and tea. They also sell muffins and bottled beverages. The atmosphere is very cozy, and there are various types of seats. You can sit in a comfy chair by the fire, or at the counter top on one of the bar stools. If you prefer a traditional table and chairs, they have that as well. Tacoma Place is a busy shopping center, so this location is sure to be thriving. I look forward to visiting this shop on many occasions to come. Check it out! read more

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What makes this place different than other FroYo places, probably the atmosphere. It has a feeling of a lodge that creates a home-like feel. Another difference is the menu of food items in addition to fro-yo. On this trip, no food for me, but I would definitely try especially if that includes fro-yo for dessert! Standard options of rotating fro-yo with a bar of dressings. read more

Yogurt good. Service good. Dispensers for large toppings quite messy. I felt guilty when I spilled cereal everywhere.

Love love love love. Highly recommend coming here, best fro-yo place I've ever been to. Good prices and such sweet and caring staff. Good flavors and variety of topping options. read more

since all the other Black Bears closed during early pandemic, we tried the only one left in WA on 72nd in Tacoma. The store is not like the others were, open, bright and clean. This one is so small, dark and dingy. The staff/ help were very nice and pleasant but the presentation of the topping bar and the lack of yogurt selection was dismal. The topping bar area was not well kept. Sorry, we won't be back. read more

It's aiight. I imagined this place to be like Menchies. JUST froyo. But not really, what really caught my attention was the ENORMOUS muffins/cupcakes?! Only if I hadn't eaten dinner next door at the Thai restaurant, I would have saved some room for dessert! I definitely liked the different toppings they had! Especially, the assortment of flavoring! At Menchies, they usually only have one flavor of the pink balls that *pop* in your mouth but I found a couple things marked "lychee" at Black Bear! Anything lychee, I shall eat! (: I had some fresh blueberries and pineapples added to my froyo! Another bonus was the different sizes! I think the cup for "storm" ? is meant for a blended froyo but... decided to keep my proportions smaller and put my froyo into that! I love it (: There is a closer Black Bear where I live, so I will check that place out too someday. Can't wait to try their other paninis and such! read more

I've been to many self serve fro yo places and this one didn't impress me. The yogurt is runny and I can't even get most of the toppings out of the dispenser. The place is very cramped and it's quite difficult to get your yogurt. The place looks great but how it's set up could've used a bit more thought. I only go here because it's the most convenient location for me. This place doesn't completely suck, it's just nothing special. read more