Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

Usually this place is fine for when I have a sweet tooth but today they were listening to Joy FM over the radio and it felt very imposing. I’d rather a business not impose their religious beliefs on me– no matter the religion.

BAD experience with the supposed «manager» on Tuesday afternoon, Oct 6, 2015. Very, rude and unaccommodating. Awaiting response from formal complaint to OLFY National Headquarters. I like certain of their yogurts, but the attitude of this woman will keep me away from the Richmond Heights location unless Corporate resolves the issue.

Orange Leaf is my favorite frozen yogurt. My favorite flavor is the Wedding Cake or the Birthday Cake. I always get rainbow sprinkles. In general I prefer ice cream to frozen yogurt but I make an exception for Orange Leaf because it doesn’t have that «fake flavor» taste some of the other brands have.

This is my favorite go to place for frozen yogurt, but it certainly isn’t the best frozen yogurt in the world. It’s quite creamy, more like soft serve, and the flavor seems balanced between the flavoring and the yogurt, unlike some other shops. Most of their flavors are the perfect balance of sweetness, and I’ve never had an issue with their toppings bar. One of the biggest cons for me is that their ‘tart’ flavor is definitely different from the standard tart flavor. It tends to be more mild and has more vanilla. I do like that they offer partitions for your cups, so you can effectively separate flavors.
It’s usually not very crowded and you can easily find a seat inside. The décor is colorful (lots of orange), and they don’t have the most comfortable seating, but in my experience, that’s quite normal for a frozen yogurt shop. All in all, I will definitely return, but will continue looking for a better frozen yogurt shop.

This place has several low-​fat and non-​fat flavors which is a plus for me. Their website even has nutritional values for all their flavors. Unfortunately, not all flavors on their website are available in this location but they have enough to keep people very happy and satisfied.
During my visit, I tried the low-​fat chocolate flavor and topped it off with some fresh strawberries, coconut flakes, slivers of almonds, and a couple of cherries on top. The chocolate was pretty rich and flavorful and the toppings gave the yogurt some extra excitement.
It was absolutely dead when I came in on a Wednesday afternoon and there was no one by the counter. A friendly associate did come out from the back just when I was about ready to check out. This was my first time trying out a place where you purchase food by the weight (not counting my work cafeteria where they sell salads by the weight) so I wasn’t as concerned with how much my container weighed but perhaps next time, I will be a little bit more conservative. The containers are huge so it’s very easy to get carried away, especially with the toppings. Luckily, I am not a fan of the chocolatey/​doughy/​candy bits so I didn’t get any of those. I would imagine they would weigh quite a bit more than fresh fruits and your purchase could easily get out of hand fast!
They do have some tables and chairs if you wanted to linger but I took mine home and enjoyed it while watching some Stanley cup semi-​finals! I will definitely be back when the mood strikes but I think I’ll most likely get the same thing.

I still go to Orange Leaf for fro-​yo. They are still easy to get to and you still have to ask for samples. But they no longer carry mochi– this is almost a deal breaker. I’ll still be back as frequently as I need fro-​yo, but I’m not gonna be happy about it.

I used to love this place, but it’s definitely gone downhill over the past year. The employees used to always be friendly and helpful, but tonight we had a cashier who literally told us he screwed up our transaction (didn’t take my ounce back card) because he was too busy talking to his friend who was hanging out behind the counter with him. The last time I tried to go there I called to see what time they closed and the woman who answered the phone said ten, but when we arrived half an hour later at 9:10 everyone was gone. The counters are messy and one of the flavors tasted odd and off as well. There are plenty of better options in the area…

Until recently, I was completely unaware of the existence of this Orange Leaf. It’s tucked away in the small strip mall on the west side of the Richmond Heights Schnucks parking lot.
Inside you’ll find eight yogurt machines, each containing two flavors as well as the option to swirl those two flavors together. Flavors you might see include Brownie Batter, Wedding Cake, Pistachio, Cinnamon Roll, Pineapple, Cheesecake, Red Velvet, and White Chocolate Strawberry.
Orange Leaf offers two cup sizes: huge and really frickin’ huge. Pick your cup, and start filling it. Just keep in mind you’ll be paying by the total weight of your cup.
If you aren’t careful, the topping bar is where you can easily lose control of the calorie content (and cost) of your cup. Choose your toppings wisely. Or don’t. I’m not your mother, and I certainly don’t plan to lead by example.
My latest obsession has been Wedding Cake with rainbow sprinkles. I currently don’t have a dentist, but if I insist on continuing to eat a sugary concoction loaded with crunchy, sugary bits that get stuck in my teeth, I suppose I ought to get serious about finding one.
I recently broke down and asked for the free Ounce Back card. I had initially avoided it because, with as much frozen yogurt as I eat, I really do not need an incentive to eat even more yogurt. Without the card, however, I was cheating myself out of savings. You get one point for every dollar you spend, and when you reach ten points, $ 1 is added to your card. I can easily reach ten points in two or three visits.
I’m not really sure why it’s called an «Ounce Back» card because $ 1 currently will give you a tad more than two free ounces. I guess «Ounces Back» doesn’t flow as well. Maybe it’s a play on «bounce back,» but if it is, I don’t get it.
This Orange Leaf looks like all of the other locations I’ve visited. I hadn’t really thought about it until I took my husband here for the first time, but most of the seating is close to the ground. They have low couches as well as tables and chairs that look like they were designed for kids, but I have seen adults sitting at those tables. My husband said we must be either too old or too tall to be customers. :p
In regard to being too old, I responded with «Then, explain the music they play at this location.» Seriously, it’s a weird mix of older music and soft pop. On one visit, I ate my yogurt to the tune of «We’ve Only Just Begun» by The Carpenters. I guess that’s supposed to be a beautiful song about new beginnings, but it is oddly depressing as you sit on one those low couches in solitude, shoveling yogurt into your mouth.

It wasn’t good. Something definitely wrong with the original tart. Smelled and tasted like rotten eggs. Sorry… But it’s too expensive to taste like that. Beware and taste before you buy.

Definitely one of the best fro-​to places in St Louis, hands down. It’s also dangerously next door to Schnucks, so be warned. It’s very very tempting during a hot summer day. Also, extra points for giving us students a Discount. (It’s two ounces off with a bear discounts card!)
One thing I love about this place is that there’s always a parking spot, since it’s right next to Schnucks. Sure, you might have to circle the lot and walk across Africa to get here, but at least it’s much more easily accessible than the other fro-​yo places in town.
Now, actually about the fro-​yo. I didn’t notice much of a difference between the toppings here and any of the other fro-​to places in STL. Don’t get me wrong, the toppings are just fine :). What sets this place apart for me is the samples they offer you and the delicious yogurt. I have never had a bad flavor here. There’s no sour, gross nasty aftertaste that I have come to expect. And the service is always great. They greeted me right at the door and asked if I wanted to sample any of the flavors straight off the bat! Trying to get samples anywhere else is soo difficult! With the crowds, and not having spoons or little cups easily accessible, I just don’t bother to ask. But here I really got to taste everything I wanted and pick only my top favorites. Definitely stop by on a hot summer’s day after picking up some groceries.

I’ve been to another Orange Leaf and a half dozen similar frozen yogurt places and they are all fundamentally the same. Several flavors of frozen yogurt and plenty of toppings. They had a great salted carmel which is one of the best flavors I’ve had. I was a bit perplexed when I asked for for the small sample cups that they kid behind the counter came around and actually served me the sample. Not a big deal, but I’ve never seen this before, even at the other Orange Leaf I’ve been to.
All in all, it served my wife’s craving which is all that really mattered.

Must uncomfortable seating ever! The mini and tall chairs are slick and uncomfortable beyond words, especially when pregnant. How do people not just get stuck and end up here for days? The couches are better, but awkward if you are in a group or even a date. Granted, I was with my husband so I just made myself comfortable without a care in the world. Flavors are great as are the toppings. This was the first occurrence where the teenager behind the counter had to come around to give me samples of the flavors. I don’t know if I didn’t look trustworthy or what, but rather than hand me the little cups I had to be escorted and assisted. Loved me some brownie batter with salted caramel and toffee bits!

Orange Leaf is, by far, the best frozen yogurt joint that I’ve tried! I go out of my way to go here whenever I can. However, I wasn’t overly impressed by this location.
My favorite thing about Orange Leaf is their wide variety of toppings. Unfortunately, this location seems to have less options than the other stores. Another thing I noticed they didn’t have is the peanut butter topping (melted PB, I think?) Ugh, so good.
All in all, I will come back. Time after time. Just give me my PB!

This may be the best frozen yogurt we have had. Flavors are excellent. Selection is broad. Toppings are good and plentiful.
The crazy looking plastic chairs are OK — surprisingly.
My wife’s family is from Saint Louis and we liked this place so much we had everyone in the family meet us there for dessert!
We haven’t been here in a long time but it made such a strong impression that I had to log on and write this review when I thought of it!
Ample parking in the shopping center lot. I recall using their wifi and it was fine.
But go here for the primary product — frozen yogurt. They do this very, very well
Recommended for sure!

Sooo I’ve been a die-​hard fan of the Froyo in CWE or Frontenac. And then I went to Orange Leaf last Sunday…
Oh my. The selection was awesome! I met my boyfriend here after an intense Bikram Yoga class (BIkram Yoga St. Louis, check it out). He wanted the «sweet» selections (wedding cake, brownie batter, etc.) and I wanted the fruity ones (blueberry, pineapple, etc.).
Their topping selections were great too! Diced fruit, candy, brownie bites, whipped cream, topping sauces! They also had boba balls which I’ve never seen before at a froyo place. Loved them! They had a few different flavors even of these.
I also especially liked the pineapple flavor for the fruity types and wedding cake for the sweeter flavors.
I definitely see myself back here as we get into this hotter weather (finally). It’s sort of a gift and a curse that it’s located so close to the yoga studio I attend!
Only teeny suggestion for improvement is to add little tables outside. All they have is a couple benches on the sidewalk.

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it multiple times, there is no difference in all these different froyo joints. Now that I have been to Orange Leaf, I can no longer say that. OL’s selection and variety of flavors and toppings totally has me screaming for ice cream.
On my first visit I was impressed with the customer service right off the bat. As I entered the store, I was greeted by the two young men working and was told that if I wanted to sample. Samples? What a sales tool, none of the other froyo places I have visited have ever offered a taste test. I didn’t abuse that opportunity, but it did help me fill my cup.
During Snow Cone season, my favorite flavor is Wedding Cake and I almost «screamed» when I saw it available at OL. I combined WC with Orange and created my very own Dream Bowl. I always thought orange and vanilla was a good combo, but using Wedding Cake made me a new favorite.
I was picking this order up to go, so when I arrived I called the SO and read off all the daily flavors. He selected English Toffee and Crumbled Heath Bar as his topping.
He was silent as he emptied his bowl. That translates into, this is some good froyo.
Being curious, I timed my travel time for the drive home. Using side and back streets, I made it home in 6 minuets with little to no melting. I am not sure if this is good or bad news. The good is, it is close enough for ice cream treats. The bad news is, to close and can easily sabotage my diet.
Side Note: Orange is my favorite color, but that fact had no effect on this review and star rating.

Today was my 2^nd time here, and as usual I greatly enjoyed my fro-​yo with fresh toppings! Sadly they aren’t offering student discounts until August when the WashU kids come back. I’ve also heard that they won’t give the discount to SLU students, only WashU… bummer :(
My favorite flavors here are the strawberry, brownie batter, and banana. I asked to taste the green apple flavor and it was a little funky — I usually love tart fro-​yo, especially the plain tart fro-​yo here, but this green apple one had an even stronger tang. I decided to pass on it when I filled up my yogurt cup. I do wish that we could try the fro-​yo ourselves instead of having the Orange Leaf employees follow me around with a few sample cups, but I understand that they’re probably trying to prevent us from trying 10 flavors and getting free fro-​yo in the process.
Toasted almonds are my absolute fave to garnish my fro-​yo, and OrangeLeaf did not disappoint, although it would’ve been nice if they were a bit more roasted, like the ones at RedMango in Kirkwood.
I’ll be coming back again in the fall when they have a student discount!

Ohhhhh I love this place! I stopped in with a friend after a really crappy day and it definitely turned my frown upside down.
What amazes me is that the parking lot at Orange Leaf is a mother flipping zoo thanks to Schnucks, but OL never really seems to be that packed. It’s a very clean place and the interior is just so cute. There aren’t a ton of tables but what they do have makes a good setup, but let’s just get to the frozen yogurt since that’s what you probably care most about…
It’s some of the best I’ve had. First of all, they have bowls with waffle cones inside. Genius! Definitely go for one of those. My favorite flavors of froyo here are red velvet, cheesecake, peanut butter, and brownie. They’re all equally good. The toppings are pretty standard and I highly recommend piling on as much cookie dough and brownie crumbles as possible. They also have Cinnamon Toast Crunch!
I put a TON of stuff in a small size bowl and my price usually comes to around $ 5.50 which I feel is a pretty good bargain. I’m glad I live by this place and have no shame in saying I’ll be back soon!

So I pass this location almost every day, since I attend uni right around the corner, but never had the time to stop by and visit for a bit.
Well, that all changed one winter afternoon. Did I mention it is totally cool to have ice cream when it is January? Especially when it is a January day were it is 60 degrees outside? Score.
Since class was let out early, and I have a half hour before I have to be at the next one, I decided to get some lunch. Froyo is acceptable. Heck, you are talking to the girl that has chocolate cake and cold pizza for lunch. I digress.
I was impressed when I walked in. So many choices, so little time. The guy behind the counter was really cool and was able to give samples if needed. After standing there for 5 minutes just staring, I decided to go with the brownie batter and cheesecake and topped it with some pineapple and strawberries.
Good choice! I think I will have to visit again!

I rather enjoy froyo and this is currently my favorite froyo place around WashU. I love the flavors, the way the space is laid out, and all the toppings! So many toppings! I discovered the fruity-​boba-​caviar-​type-​things here and I’m more addicted than I want to be.
They also let you sample as many flavors as you want. The staff even gets it for you so you don’t mess up and spill it everywhere (ie I’m a horrible klutz, thanks). It’s great! I’ve come here three times since it opened and I’ll definitely be back for more!
Also, if you’re a student see if they do a student discount. I know there is a WashU discount. They also have frequent buyer cards. Double win!