As summer temperatures climb, Denver’s frozen yogurt competition heats up. Here’s a look at three new players on the fro-yo scene.
Sweet Rush Yogurt
2275 S. Peoria St., Aurora, 720-226-7694, .
Hours: Open seven days, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Signature flavors: Try the popular cake batter, non-fat original tart or the eight calorie-an- ounce triple chocolate fudge for starters. But every five to 10 days, old flavors are traded for new, so get ready to be adventurous.
Number of flavors: 8, plus swirls.
Toppings: More than 40, including Snickers, mochi, Cap’n Crunch and Raisinets.
The yogurt: Soft-serve, self- serve and pastel-colored. Options available for diabetics, lactose-intolerants and the diet-obsessed.
The vibe: Trendy meets traditional. Walk inside this locally owned shop, and its green and cream-colored tile floor will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a mid-century ice cream parlor. Only this one serves frozen yogurt. Sit down and watch the Rockies’ game or listen to the soft rock music playing in the background while you finish your yogurt.
Best for: An after summer- camp snack, family-bonding time or cooling off from a hot Colorado day. Some summer customers even go there to replace dinner.
Price: Fill a disposable cup with as much frozen yogurt as you want, all for 34 cents an ounce.
Cherry on Top
Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 E. First Ave., Suite 106, 303-780-0007,
Hours: Open seven days, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Signature flavors: Original tart, peanut butter cup, cake batter and cookies and cream. Look for peach tart, pecan praline or oatmeal once the menu changes.
Number of flavors: 12
Toppings: More than 50, including mochi, Pop Rocks candy clusters and brownie bites.
The yogurt: Soft-serve, self-serve. Bright and pastel-colored flavors. No-sugar added and non-dairy options available.
The vibe: Loud, crowded and open. Nestled in between Renzios Greek Food and Cinnabon, this shop is laid out to face shoppers as they pass by. Enjoy the mall’s 1990s throwback music while you’re serving yourself an unlimited amount of frozen yogurt and toppings.
Best for: Shoppers in need of fuel.
Price: 44 cents an ounce.
Yogurt Guru
2636 E. Third Ave., 303-862-4863, .
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight.
Signature flavors: Try the popular Rocky Mountain Tart, non-fat cake batter or peanut butter. Come in on the right day and you’ll find cookies and cream, red velvet cake and espresso. Coming soon…a non-dairy soy-based vanilla.
Number of flavors: 10, plus swirls of the week’s flavors.
Toppings: More than 30. This shop prides itself on its fresh-cup fruit, including strawberries, bananas and kiwi.
The yogurt: Locally made, soft- serve, self-serve, pastel-colored. No artificial coloring used. Lactose-free, sugar-free and low-fat options are available.
The vibe: Barbie’s Dream Garage. The hot pink and white decor and the silver-painted garage door give customers the same feeling as a classic bubblegum pop song. Take in the warm summer breeze when you sit on one of the high, white, futuristic-looking stools by the patio or relax on one of the couches inside. The shop features Wi-Fi — perfect for the workaholic with a sweet tooth.
Best for: Moms waiting for their kids to finish summer camp, coworkers who want a sweet treat after work, kids who want to play board games and older couples who are looking for a date spot.
Price: 42 cents an ounce.
Lynette Zilio: 303-954-1211 or lzilio@denverpost.com
Even more frozen yogurt
Pinkberry
1000 S. Colorado Blvd., Glendale, 303-756-7465,
Chill-In 2727 E. Second Ave., 303-388-1855,
Spooners Frozen Yogurt 2720 Council Tree Ave., Fort Collins, 970-797-2105, .
Kuulture 1512 Larimer St., 303-573-7200, .
Maiberry 1433 Pearl St., Boulder, 303 444-0483, . — Lynette Zilio
