You know how all those townies fly up to Halifax to check out shopping that they can't find at home? Well, I'm about to become the same thing in reverse - flying to St. John's to get my sweet fro-yo on at Menchie's. Without a fro-yo bar in Halifax, getting to pile on toppings sky-high at Menchie's was a hella treat. I don't love many desserts but a nice cup of vanilla with chunks of all my favourite chocolate bars and peanut butter sauce was just about perfect. Staff were friendly and helpful and the process of loading up was pretty easy to follow. I've heard there's sometimes a wait as they keep the number of customers controlled so that it's never too crowded inside. We walked right in though, just keep it in mind. read more

The store is immaculate, the service was very helpful and cheery to a Menchie's newbie such at myself, even at 11 AM! She walked me through the process of self serve froyo and backed off so I didn't feel crowded at all. Would give 5 stars if based on cleanliness and service. Sample cups were provided, which was nice. The frozen yogurt really isn't top notch or maybe I've been spoiled with real frozen yogurt over the years. The selection is okay, just not what I was expecting for frozen yogurt (I just wanted peach- no flavor or topping). The first 5 spoonfuls or so was great, even moreish. But gradually I found that the rich yogurt taste wasn't really there. As it melted into a mostly clear liquid later on my coffee table, it was plain to see that it's not REAL frozen yogurt as the real stuff would've melted similar to an ice cream rather than see-through. Bit of a let down really. And they only have one size cup to fill, which is brilliant marketing. It's a humongous cup, and you -will- take more than you actually want. The setup of the store is quite refreshing though, I've never seen a place quite like it. Atmosphere was alright. The place looks great and lively but maybe there's a bit too much going on. Definitely geared towards the younger crowd. But the music they were playing was classical/opera. I jokingly told the cashier that she must've brought her own CD in today, and that I'd want a raise based on the audio torture alone if I were in her position. 2 stars may be harsh on the back of such excellent customer service and the store itself, but it's mostly because of the fake stuff. I'm sure it's good on a hot summer's day though. (Cups are bigger than the picture attached below) read more

Ok, answer me this? What's better then going to a frozen yogurt store and getting your own choice in flavours and whatever amount of toppings they have available? The answer is nothing, and that's what Menchies provides. Down there they provide you with good quality frozen yogurt, and there is many flavours you can choose from depending on the month. There is also a LARGE variety of toppings and you can have as many of each topping as you want. They also charge you in a clever way, by weighing your ice cream which is very smart and unless you get a very large amount of frozen yogurt + toppings it will not cost a whole lot. Lastly, the look of the building is great. The choice in bright fun colours, and the inside looks so present day, not many places have a look like Menchies. (They also have a celebrity wall showing celebrities who have eaten there, I hope I'll be there soon). read more

After hearing about this place from a few coworkers and friends, my wife and I decided to go check it out. We went on a Wednesday night, and showed up around 9:30. We were greeted with a line going out the door. We decided to stick around, and were surprised with how quickly the line moved. While standing in line, a staff member came around to explain the setup and prices ($0.55/oz). It would have been good if they offered samples of various flavours to people in the line, so that it would be quicker when you get to the actual yogurt stations, but getting the yogurt went quickly, even with grabbing samples. There are (if I remember correctly) 7 flavour stations, each offering two flavours (14 flavours are offered at a time) either seperately, or swirled together. There are close to 100 total flavours, so they rotate them out fairly often. After you get the yogurt, it's on to the toppings. I didn't count the toppings, but there were a lot. They have various cereals (Reese Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cap'n Crunch), gummy candies, brownies, fresh fruit, and a couple of sauces (chocolate, caramel) Again, I think the topping rotate fairly frequently. Overall, I was impressed with the selection and service, and the yogurt was good (even if I was a little eclectic with my flavours and toppings). However, what set the store apart was the service that came after my purchase. After I got home, I realized I had been given the wrong change (I gave a $20, and was given change for a $10). I called just before the store closed, and Brad (not sure if it was the owner or a manager that happened to have the same name) told me that he'd look into it, and to give him a call back on Friday. I called Friday, and he hadn't had a chance to look at the security tapes, but did so while I was on the phone with him. Once he realized that I hadn't been given back the correct change, he offered me either a free yogurt coupon or my $10 back. I opted for my money back, and he had it waiting for me when I showed up later that night. My wife and I will most definitely be back, and have been telling everyone we know to try it out. read more

The service here is good, and the choice of toppings excellent, but I just really don't like their frozen yogurt. It doesn't taste like realy frozen yogurt, but rather overly sweet, fake stuff (I don't know if it's not real froyo, but it doesn't taste like it). read more