SoYo, like GoBerry, has three flavors on deck: The standard-bearer, Original, plus Creamsicle and Nutella, which has just the slightest tinge of chocolate. A kaleidoscope of toppings — from various berries, nuts and sprinkles to dark chocolate chips and even Fruity Pebbles — round out the offerings.
The owners point out on Facebook that more than two dozen toppings, three flavors and four sizes makes for over 30,000 combinations. Most people have their grooves, though, and mine is Original topped with blueberries and walnuts.
The first bite felt like déjà vu: The yogurt was pillow-soft and ethereally white, with the tang that fresh, unadulterated Greek yogurt might have straight from the freezer. Sweet and tart flavors jangled on my tongue, which was refreshing, but it would probably be unfamiliar to those not used to (mostly) unsweetened frozen yogurt.
The only difference between GoBerry's and SoYo's frozen treats might be that SoYo's yogurt has a sort of grassy creaminess that I've noticed in some Vermont ice cream; it's so rich you don't notice the lack of fat or calories.
The prices are a bit jarring: $2 for a kids-size portion, for instance, and $3 for a small cup. Toppings cost $1 each ($1.75 for two), so my small cup of yogurt with two toppings rang up to $5.27. It's not an everyday pleasure, but the blueberries were plump and juicy, the heap of walnuts was generous — and many dog days lie ahead.