Penguin Yogurt Factory

Reviews

• Alexcia G.

  star star star star star 13 July 2026

  This place literally has everything I crave, which is a good thing and a bad thing. Good because I only have to go to one place to satisfy my sweet tooth and bad because I live like 5 minutes away and have no self control.
  
  At first I thought it was weird and random that they sell froyo AND boba in the same place but now I don't think its that weird. There are a lot of froyo options to choose from and some flavors change with the seasons. I don't mean to sound basic and trendy but the pumpkin pie froyo was great. There is a ridiculous amount of different toppings to choose from which is amazing and the best part, if your froyo weighs in at a specific number you get it for FREE.

• Natalie R.

  star star star star star 4 July 2026

  I've been coming here for years and I'm still coming here even though I live out near sdsu.
  
  There is plenty of parking because its in a shopping strip but I'm usually able to grab a front row spot to penguins.
  
  They have a few tables out front and a lot of couples and small families usually come here. They also have bar like seating facing the windows inside but other than that its a pretty small place.
  
  They have a nice selection and always one dairy free option which is what I'm always after because I'm lactose intolerant.
  
  They also have a very generous amount of toppings to add to the yogurt and I'm a big fan of the lychee they have.
  
  Not only do they serve the yogurt but also a nice varieties of drinks like teas and slushy type drinks and also ones with popping boba.
  
  Overall, I love this place and they never fail me with a good dairy free flavor. They also do punch cards to get a free yogurt!!!

• Jennifer R.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 2 July 2026

  I should have written this a long time ago. We came here tonight and AGAIN had a horrible experience with the older Asian guy with glasses. The last horrid experience was last year some time when he hit my kid with a rolling cart as he zoomed through the seating area with a rolling cart full of trash. My 8yr old kid literally screamed "Ouch!" but quickly recovered after seeing the frozen yogurt and treats. The guy didn't even acknowledge us, no sorry, or even "oops, are you ok?" He just kept rolling to the back, and he was fully aware of what he did, the cart was stopped full-speed by my kid's leg! So he definitely noticed!  
  We kept coming back because we love this yogurt place. Tonight, there was a couple ahead of us getting their yogurt and here he comes with rags in hand, huffing and puffing that the handlebars were left slightly down. He didn't even wait until we were done, he literally snapped the handlebars back up inches from our faces! Then, he removes one of the bottom trays and came back to find some yogurt dripped into the catcher without the drip tray. He stomped his foot and put his hand on his hip and huffed and puffed. I looked at him waiting for him to blame me or my kids. He didn't say anything. I didn't get mad until he picked up my son's cup and aggressively wiped the counter under it, as if trying to send a message that we were responsible for the mess.
  The last straw was when he snapped at my child at the toppings bar. "If you're not going to get it, dont play with it!" He wasn't playing with it! He is 9, not 5, he knows how to serve himself. The topping containers are always RIDICULOUSLY overfilled and it's impossible to use the wide-mouthed spoons in the narrow bins without looking like you're playing with it. He should not be working with the general public in any capacity. If you walk into this place and see him, turn around immediately or be prepared for the WORST SERVICE EVER POSSIBLE in a yogurt shop, that's a guarantee!!!

• Mandy B.

  star star star star star 14 June 2026

  This place is pleasantly surprising. It's a smaller shop next to the new hipster gastropub 52 East. This place has a wide variety of flavors for you to fill to your heart's content. There are toppings of all sorts-definitely something for everyone. There were chocolates, caramels, brownies, cheesecake bites, assorted fruits, gummies, sprinkles, and the list goes on. My kids were in heaven. It was a nice little treat on a warm day. There is seating inside and out. The staff keep the place clean and all of the toppings fresh! The prices are reasonable. If you aren't in the mood for froyo, there are multiple drink options, as well. This place is definitely worth a stop.

• Xavier P.

  star star star star star 14 June 2026

  Only enjoyed the soft serve and not the drinks. My favorite flavors were strawberry, caramel, vanilla, pomegranate. They also featured chocolate,creme brûlée, tart, dole, and a few others I can't recall. I'm usually not a fan of milk based and sweet treats but they were all pleasant and delicious. I topped it all off with coconut and it was that extra layer of texture that made it yummy. Will definitely go back to try their other delights