Pure Yogurt Culture

Great local yogurt place. Just as good as pink berry. The WhoDat flavor is weird and amazing.

Not a big selection (froyo flavors and toppings) and the flavors don’t really do it for me. But I have to say that the original yogurt flavor froyo they have is really delicious, and I think more yogurty than YogurtLand. I would come back for a cold treat if I’m around the area

Hey guys!!!
It’s me, Rikles.
Yo yo yo yogurt is good. The toppings were amaze-​balls… However, if you haven’t been here before, DON’T ask Henry the high school hypocrite to show you how to make them work. We dropped a skittle and the kid acted like we threw up in his backpack. Really? Skittles? We picked it up and took the trash out for them. I mean labor for a yogurt splash bro? Love the food!!!

Way better and less expensive than pinkberry. Definitely recommend this to fro-​yo lovers!

Great flavors and texture. The vanilla and «WhoDat» flavors were especially great. There is a wide selection of toppings as well, including COOKIE DOUGH!

Been here once and have to say that I wasn’t impressed with the amount of flavors that they have, however the flavors that they did have were de dang licious! The Who Dat Mystery Flavor definitely has Taro (which is one of my favorite flavors) and a few other things that I can’t mention… because if I told you, I’d have to kill you… lol jk but I do like the «mystery» aspect of it all. I dealt with a guy and he was pretty nice, don’t remember his name however. I usually don’t tip at yogurt places but he was so fun that I had to lol. I hope next time I come they switch out some of the flavors.

I love the arrangement of flavors and the topping bar has an incredible variety. The people here are very nice and have a great attitude. I love how they change out the flavors according to the season. The watermelon during summer, pumpkin during autumn. You won’t be disappointed! Give them a try

So today as I was on the way to work I went to stop at «Pinkberry» well it was 12 pm and they were closed. Thankfully I remembered Pure was around the corner from my work. I’ve never tried it and I wish I would of before. This place is the best. I will never go to Pinkberry again! The Whodat flavor is indescribable, it’s like a tart flavor but I can’t put my finger in the specific flavor. It’s amazing!!!

The tart and taro yogurts are especially fucking magical. Don’t forget the mochi on top. (It’s gluten free!)
Gotta say… This place could have another star or two if…
— the dude that has been there ⁴⁄₅ times wasn’t such a douche. (Seriously this guy seems to be in the throes of some gritty battle with his demons. Anger management anyone?) However the girl that was working the other time was nice.
— the lighting and décor were sexier.

Nice local place. I especially like the salted caramel flavor with the mini cinnamon chips. Very reasonably priced! Great healthy dessert choice. I just wish they had a website. If they do, I can’t find it.

I love this place for a variety of reasons.
1. The «WhoDat» flavor = TARO. I struggle to find my favorite taro yogurt anywhere here. Lo and behold — PURE has it!
2. It is UBER cheap. I loaded up the small cup w/​my taro yogurt, some toasted and regular coconut, and some strawberries. The total of my indulgence? $ 2.89. WHOA!
3. The girl working there was a gem. She was super sweet and talking about different things w/​the yogurts as well as our shared love for taro.
I will return. GO. It’s THAT yummy.

I love this place.
My sister and I always get the tart with lots of fruit and some mochi. I’m just mad that I haven’t been giving my number at checkout all this time, because they have a reward system where you get some free fro-​yo after so many purchases. So if you plan on going to this place multiple times, don’t forget to give them your phone number at checkout!

Their «who dat» mystery flavor is absolutely amazing! Mango and Chocolate are pretty good too. And if Herbert is behind the counter, you’re sure to have some good conversation to go with your delicious yogurt!

Ok, I’m torn. I have frequent buyer thingy at Pure and would go there habitually after working out and call it my dinner. This is all because of that damned Who Dat flavor which btw I know what it is but don’t want to anger the owner bc he has my only supply for it! Augh! I hate feeling helplessly chained to a fro yo place since I’m a fro yo addict but no place in the GNO area has Who Dat flavor. It’s a «mysterious flavor» but hey, Asian people know what it is, hint, it’s purple ya’ll!
Anywho, I don’t even care how much it is but I have to have it. Nuff said. Anywho, on to the review. I usually mix Who Dat with the vanilla flavor, then proceed to put everything from the second and third sections (closest to the register) into my cup. Like the fro yo addict that I am, I fill the fro yo to the top, then I tap the cup so I could squeeze as many toppings as possible. Yup, I’m an addict and I own it.
Parking is on the street but the Walgreens lot is right there. It’s a tiny store with one bench and two little silver benches outside.
So I took a star off because the selection is small (it is a tiny store) and there aren’t as many toppings (it’s small) as Yogurtland. It’s self-​serve and cheaper than Pinkberry (which I’m glad there is a PInkberry opening in Mid-​City next year but why do they have to be so expensive and I don’t want anyone telling me how many toppings I can fit into that stupid little cup, AUGH!). The closest froyo place to me is like Tutti Fruitti on Robert E. Lee (open late bc the one in Lakeview closes early).
Yes, I have a fro yo problem, and it started with Pure. *sigh* They also accept Tulane and Loyola cards and mix up the flavors too.

Yeah, it’s a little pricey. Seriously… when did yogurt become expensive?
But it is right near Audubon, well placed after a hot day in the park or on the levee. But the Yogoot is top notch. Probably tastiest in NOLA although Pink Berry is a close second, and the atmosphere in Pink Berry is probably better. The toppings are good. No place to sit here. Two outdoor tables in front of a parking lot. So get it… and go! Simultaneous operation of a moving vehicle and a spoon might prove hazardous to your health. So lick and swerve. Watch out for trees.

This is one of the four-​gagillian healthy frozen yogurt stores like it that have popped up all over the city (and one can only hope, all over the world). And it just so happens to be my favorite of the ones that I have tried in New Orleans (which include Tutti Frutti, Yogurtland, Pink Berry (a national chain), and Frostbite (Freret St.).
If you have somehow managed not to visit a store like this, I think you should consider changing your ways. Here’s the deal: they provide delicious frozen yogurt, which does not appear to be the chemical-​filled TCBY-​type (not that I have any problems with TCBY). They have a variety of flavors, all of which are sort of based around the «tart» flavor, which is not tart in the green apple sense of the word, but tart in the sense of, «This is actually made from YOGURT, as in, plain yogurt I could buy from the grocery store.»
The coolest part about these stores is that YOU are the one to fill your yogurt cup and to apply any amount of toppings from the exciting, and usually extensive toppings bar that you would like. Then, you are charged for your yogurt based on how much it weighs. (At Pure, I fill my yogurt cup quite liberally, and I would say my purchases have ranged from $ 4-​$ 7, averaging at a bit over $ 5. For yogurt this good, I would pay $ 10.)
So that’s the basic rundown of these establishments. Here is why Pure is, hands-​down, without any question, my favorite. (I eat there an average of twice a week.)
It’s very simple: their yogurt tastes the best.
I think some people might be a little frustrated by their small number of flavors (around six), and they would be correct. All of the places that I mentioned in the first paragraph have more (and some have a lot more) flavors than Pure has.
However, I would argue that Pure doesn’t have to have a lot of flavors because their yogurt is considerably more delicious than the other places’ yogurt. The gigantic collection of flavors at some of the other places can only be seen, in my opinion, as a method of compensating for something (similar to renting a Porsche convertible in time for your 20^th high school reunion).
In fact, I would be perfectly satisfied if Pure only had two flavors: Pure Tart and WhoDat, the light bluish-​purple flavor which was formerly a «mystery» flavor. (Apparently you can look it up on their website to find the key to the mystery, but I would continue to eat it even if I found out that it was made from raw swamp grass.)
The other thing that Pure does not expend its money on is the massive variety of toppings that some of the other places do. However, the toppings that it does have are fresh, well-​presented, and delicious. Their fresh fruit is always fresh.
In short, I would say that Pure’s philosophy is quality over quantity. They make the best yogurt (the friendly and enthusiastic owner takes great pride in this), but they only make a few flavors. They have fresh and appealing toppings, though fewer than some of the other places.
But quality over quantity works for me, in this case. Pure has spoiled me to the point where I don’t even like going to the other places (though I always get excited by their toppings). Because I can’t even enjoy my chocolate caramel cups and mango slices on account of the taste of the chemicals that have gone into making my yogurt taste just like peanut butter birthday cake icing.

The yogurt is good however the flavors are always the same. The only decent thing about the consistency of the flavors is that they are way more stable than the personalities and policies of the people that work there. The owner was mean but has gotten mildly better.
There is a RIDICULOUS system that almost resembles a «punchcard» system but actually is a giant rip off. You only get your «punch» if you spend more than 4 dollars PER yogurt. Essentially I could come, spend 50 dollars on yogurt at 3.65 each and not get 1 single punch. Pinkberry provides you with a punch every time. even if you get a mini. I assume that they have obviously weighed out how much the average customer spends, and marked their punch system just above that so they can RIP YOU off.
PS THE SECRET FLAVOR resembles TARO … which also can be found at yogurtland and tutti frutti where service comes with a smile.

Interesting. I’m not usually a huge frozen yogurt fan. I mean, I live in a city where there are awesome places like Sucre and Brocato’s, so why do I want yogurt? Because yogurt is better for me, you say? Well, who asked?!
Ooh, sorry.
So, I went to this place after passing by it a few times, looking in, and getting weirded out by the chrome everything and the spaceship feel. The first thing they tell you when you go in is that you can basically have as much yogurt and toppings as you want, but they weigh by the pound. Did I ask how much it would cost if I were to fill the entire bowl they give you, with yogurt? Uh yes, I am here to help… 9 bucks!
Anyway, they offer your basic flavors: chocolate, banana, watermelon and a few others. They also have a «mystery» flavor called «Who Dat», which is the one I got. Spoiler alert: the mystery flavor is kind of a sherbety flavor.
You can mix and match whatever flavors you want, and then add toppings, like chocolate chips, fruity pebbles (yeah, I don’t know either), gummy bears, and a bunch of other choices. I chose chocolate chips, because I like to keep it pretty simple. The yogurt was really good and they say that it’s actually good for you, which is always a plus. It’s a nice light treat for a hot day.
And just for the record, no, I didn’t fill my ENTIRE bowl with yogurt. My order only cost about $ 4. :)

Definitely a better idea than pinkberry…
why?
1. No line or wait
2. Supporting a local business
3. Better Value and prices!
The interior is very cool. I feel like i am shopping for yogurt inside of a big tub of yogurt. I was pleased with the topping selection. The owner was very nice, informative, and helpful
I can’t wait to go back!

The inside of PURE Yogurt Culture feels like the future. Stark white, frosted glass, a bubbly looking ceiling, and techno music playing in the background. If PURE is in fact what the future is like, then I am quite excited for the years to come.
The setup inside is self-​serve frozen yogurt with a toppings bar. Unlike the now closed Yougurt, the yogurt machines are behind a wall with just the business end visible to the customer. I hate all the noise and hot air those things make, so this is a great touch to make for a more enjoyable experience. There are about 6 flavors available including tart, green apple, mocha, «who dat,» and others. I went with tart. The toppings bar was well-​kept, clean, and fresh looking. The usual assortment of fresh fruit, MOCHI (yay!), and candy were all there. The price is $ 0.45 /​ounce. I kept running back to the scale to see how much I was up to since I have no concept of what an ounce feels like — I think this confused the cashier, but I stand by my craziness.
The tart yogurt was pretty darn good, but lacked some of the creaminess that Pinkberry has. It was slightly icier than most frozen yogurt. I don’t think this is a problem, just a difference. I found it very delicious and considerably cheaper than Pinkberry. I filled up their largest size with yogurt, then piled on fresh fruit, and paid about $ 7 for the most massive creation allowable. It was HUGE and well worth the price.
There is practically no place to sit, which is unfortunate, but they are limited by the size of their space. There’s a table outside and one inside, but the inside one would be awkward to eat at because its kinda in the way.
The name sounds more like something you might order from a laboratory than a cool snack stop, but I’m willing to let that slide.
I wish these people well! PURE lacks the polish of Pinkberry, but also is missing the pretension and pomp that surrounds Pinkberry and makes it an awkward experience. And that is a very good thing.