Céfiore

One of the first frozen yogurt places I went to in the city. I really like the froyo here. While Pinkberry still beats it, this place has pretty good RASBERRY pomegranate froyo.
Yogurt: I have had every flavor from this store. My favorite is still the original tart and RASBERRY pomegranate (amended because another Unilocaler stated that I forgot the rasberry in the pomegranate) one. The yogurt is a bit icy, but not extremely icy. It could be more «tart» in my opinion. I would rate the yogurt with a 3.5 with some room for improvement. However, overall, it’s pretty decent.
Price: For this part of town, I am surprised it’s not more. I’m sure their rent is pretty pricey inside the Westfield Shopping Center. It’s moderate priced. Pay between $ 4 – 6 for a yogurt, but sometimes they have email coupons (eg. take $ 1 off of flavor of the month, etc). The only problem is that I never seem to remember to print and bring a copy of the coupon with me when I do buy yogurt from there. They make NO exceptions to this either. They also have a frequent stamp card. Plus, for taking credit cards.
Ambiance: Not much can be said about it in that it’s really a grab and go place! There is nowhere to sit and it is unfortunate that I could never just grab it and sit down and relax. Go to the top floor where the white leather couches are at (dome level near Bose). The seats are pretty comfy there.
Customer Service: Customer service is decent here. Tell them you work at the mall and there is a discount. Note that you really have to work at the mall because there is an ID that participating merchants will check. They are relatively fast.
Overall, pretty decent yogurt. Also, pretty decent portions even for the smallest size. Original marketing promotions via email. Clean storefront and cool pink/​white design. Could use a few chairs so we don’t all have to stand.
PS. I like their mochi.

I really wanted froyo after I ran some errands (returns) but I didn’t want to walk all the way to Ice Bee. I remembered briefly seeing a new froyo shop some time ago and decided to seek it out. Cefiore is pretty tiny, definitely a buy and eat somewhere else place.
Bf wanted to try a sample of the original tart. And I was thinking «omg baby, they all taste the same!» Little did I know…
It was so watery, more creamy than tart instead of a good balance of both. Eh. I tried a sample of the green tea and again it was watery but not as much as the original. I thought maybe it was just the sample and the rest of the froyo would be more icy. I liked the flavor enough so I ordered a small green tea with blueberries. Maybe I should have ordered more toppings for a better deal but it turned out that my order was close to $ 6 with tax! Have I not had froyo for THAT long?
My small cup of dessert was okay and convenient but because of the price and continued watery texture, TWO STARS.

Cefiore is a very convenient since its located in the mall and if you are craving for froyo. But that’s as good as it gets. I tried Cefiore a couple of times and when the place opened a couple of months ago their original froyo was pretty good. Tarty and refreshing plus they had a variety of yogurt flavors. But I think Cefiore went down hill… fast. First of all 4 out of 5 times I stopped by for froyo they didn’t have mochi? What froyo place doesn’t have mochi? I have been disappointed numerous times «Sorry, no mochi…» I just dont get it. Also, their original yogurt isn’t tarty anymore. I cant tell if its creamy or tarty? It doesn’t taste like anything. The lack in toppings and the prices doesn’t match the quality. I rather save my $ 5 and walk to Yocup.

We tried the original in mini size.
I can’t tell you whether it was tart or creamy — I love my original yogurt TART and he loves it CREAMY — and neither of us liked it very much.
It was neither here nor there; it was just a big pile of what-​the-​crap-​is-​this.
I had high hopes too :(

The convenience of hanging out at the mall lured me to Cefiore for a brief visit as I continue to observe the National Ice Cream Month.
Carrying 4 flavors at a time with their nutritional values conveniently posted on the counter, I ordered the 18 ounce medium in the midst of a crowded afternoon that included three flavors and toppings that cost me $ 6.52 with tax. I thought the original flavor was just okay but the acaiberry and green tea had enough tart and sweetness to entertain. Among these two particular flavors, the flagrance of their green tea really stood out. Although mochi bits were unavailable, my toppings of sugary pears, fresh lychee, and blueberries were good supporting elements but they also ran out too quickly. Noticing my standalone yogurt was losing its luster without its fruity anchors, I begin to realize the benefits of Yogurtland with its self-​serve model for those who tend to liberally apply yummy toppings to the mix.
Service was attentive but the store can get overcrowded with individuals and groups waiting for their taste test. Not sure why a tax was assessed since the place has no seating area. 3 stars for the catchy sweet treat as I roamed the rest of the mall.

I walked by and decided yes, I really did need fro-​yo two times in two days. They had four flavors. Original, green tea, pomegrate raspberry and acai berry. I tried the pomegranate and it does not compare to Pinkberry. Acai tasted better, so I went with that. The prices are kinda high! With a mini and fruit topping for 95 cents, it was almost $ 5! For a mini. While it was good, icebee across the street is better and cheaper.

I don’t think I actually enjoyed the taste of frozen yogurt. My first time at Pinkberry (see: review) didn’t really get me hooked. It was like an awry date that didn’t end with a kiss.
So, while I needed something to quell the canker induced fire in my mouth, Cefiore was like a mecca perched on top of a hill with godrays bestowed upon it. (In reality, it’s a small store hidden in the mall.)
In an instant, the yogurt practically melted and soothed every single burning nook. The citrus in the kiwi and strawberry burned like it was fuming from being so jealous of all the love the yogurt was getting. I wasn’t surprised: the yogurt took it’s time and turn, invading every crevice and penetrating deep. I licked my spoon dry.
My mouth has never felt so violated and satisfied at the same time. At less than a few bucks a cup, I felt like it was a cheap date.
Cefiore, I hate and love you at the same time.

Same rating as last time. I ran here just to get a cup of cefiore! I do not know why but golden cherry doesn’t sound the appealing to me! I always get the green tea and acai berry! Yum yum! I like the green tea the best!!! But the minuses is that the yogurt is not creammyyy and when it kinda melts you can kinda see the water and the colored part separating. but I don’t mind I love the green tea flavor. You can really taste the matcha powder in there. Also they do not have much fresh fruit topping choices here… I can not wait to get moree… yummmmmm. I was seriously thinking about getting another cup when I finished mine…

The boy and I were window shopping when hunger strike.
Then, out of the blue I noticed the new yogurt place and I got all excited! It was packed and so it took a while for us to get our free tasting.
I was intrigued with the golden cherry… the boy wanted the acai and something else… anyway, we both liked it and so we got 2 smalls with 3 toppings. I had a combo of the golden cherry + original with coconut shavings, mango, and pineapple. The boy… well let’s just say I forgot what he had but he liked it anyway.
Total for the two was around $ 11… they give you generous portions but could have had more toppings. We’re a fan and we’ll definitely check it out again next time we’re window shopping.

Finally, an established national fro-​yo chain comes to San Francisco! David A. rejoices.
It’s no Pinkberry or Red Mango. But there’s not really much else to complain about. Consistency is still pretty solid. And THEY HAVE GREEN TEA! Their Acaiberry flavor is so good too.
The dude behind the counter was kind of emo, but still friendly and polite.
EDIT: Aaargh! They got rid of green tea! :’(-1*. What the hell is it with SF tart fro-​yo places getting rid of (or not having to begin with) green tea???

Perhaps it’s best not to order froyo when a little rattled on the nerves. Food rarely equals comfort, or at least, it shouldn’t be a remedy to the day’s stresses. Alternatives should be sought when feeling a little blue, such as taking a walk or reading a book. But this isn’t a review masked as piece of health advice, and I’m sure you didn’t stop to read this review for unsolicited health advice. So, onto the actual review:
Well, I have to say I’m disappointed with cefiore, at least at this location. The service could have been better, and I believe I was overcharged. I had asked for the yogurt combo, a mini, and was expecting a price tag of about $ 4.25 or so. Hmm, must have confused the worker a little when I decided last minute that I was just going to go with one topping instead of three (which would have been only around $ 3 or so), but he went ahead and rang up the total as $ 5.32. Wait, what? How did that happen?
Normally I would hear people say «Well, you should have said something.» And I was going to, but then I decided that – despite the fact that I could have spent the $ 5.32 on something else, or could have ordered two minis if I had wanted to (I didn’t, though) – it wasn’t worth the trouble. Plus, there was another customer in line after me, so I didn’t want to raise a fuss in front of her.
As for the actual froyo, I tried the acaiberry, which had a medium-​strong taste of berries to it. It was relatively satisfying if it hadn’t been melting a slow death. The strawberries (my topping) were sweet and relatively fresh; from what I could see of the other toppings, they seemed fresh enough.
I didn’t like how the store was weirdly lit (a little dim), and there were no places to really sit/​stand in the store to eat the froyo. I guess I can’t blame the store for that aspect since it IS located in the mall.
I had been looking forward to try their March specials here (as announced via Lolia S.‘s blog), but now, I don’t think I will be trying the specials out. Disappointed, and probably won’t come back to this location unless someone gives me a good reason why.

After a long day of shopping, I suddenly had the craving for fro-​yo. Luckily my trusty friend Cefiore was in the mall, so I did not have to make my way outside in the rainy weather to fulfill my craving.
— Acai: It was better than I remember. Tart, but not too tart. Definitely more tart than the golden cherry. The nice employee gave me a great sample portion too.
— Golden cherry: Not too tart, but a hint of it and creamy. I liked it and chose a Small Golden Cherry with kiwi, blackberries, and mochi.
I’m sad that their toppings were so limited on the fresh fruit side. I did not see any strawberries or blueberries (my usuals). The blackberries were fresh. The mochi balls were a bit too chewy. I can’t believe I was so greedy. I forgot they had a mini size, since the actual cup was not displayed along with the other sizes on the counter. It was, however, shown on menu items listed on the screen above. Ugh! It was good and definitely satisfied my fro-​yo craving for the day.
P. S. They have stamp cards now. Buy 9, get a 5 oz cup of fro-​yo for free. Toppings not included. Another time I was walking by, I saw a sign in front of the store for Happy Hour!!! M-​Thurs @ weird afternoon hours, but buy one get one free. Not sure if that’s still going on, but what a great deal!

After going completely overboard at Lush, I dragged Setch into the horror of the Westfield Center at 2:30PM on a Saturday just to finally try out Cefiore which I have been eyeing like a fat kid who lovingly gazes at a Kit Kat before ravenously devouring it in 2 seconds flat.
I got a small, which was rather big for a small. Golden Cherry Froyo+Strawberries+Mandarin Oranges+Mochi = Awesomeness.
We had a mini photo shoot in the mall with my new probiotic treat before traipsing over to the Yerba Buena gardens where I sat on a bench and inhaled it in all its tart cream, orange-​y, mochi-​i, berry-​i glory.
**pictures of said awesomeness posted!**

After my light lunch, I was craving for something sweet, but also on the healthy side. I decided to stop in here and give this place a try.
As a huge fan of Açai, I was excited to see this flavor offered as frozen yogurt. I had never seen this anywhere. Upon trying a sample, I fell in love. I only ordered the mini ($ 3.53 including tax).
I’ll definitely be coming back and maybe trying another flavor… but for now, I’m hooked on the Açaiberry

Low and behold, another froyo shop has sprouted. Way to fall in with the trend! I forgot who’s profile I read but it had stated something like… «if someone writes yet another froyo review, I’m going to slap them.» …haha
FLAVORS
Original
Acai Berry
Green Tea
Pomegrante Raspberry
TOPPINGS (75 cents extra)
Variety of Cereal
Nuts/​Granola
Fresh fruit chunks (lychees, mangoes, strawberries, kiwis, etc.)
PRICES (origina/​flavors)
Mini: $ 2.50/$ 3.25
Small: Don’t remember
Medium: Don’t remember
Large: Don’t remember
AND HERE IS WHAT I THINK…
Good for about 10 – 15 bites, and then it starts getting way creamy. You can actually taste the flavor of the froyo, but after the flavor dissapates, you go back to tasting their original flavored froyo. Um, gross!!!
Does anyone else think that their mini cup of froyo is abnormally large? I guess it’s mini for America’s obese froyo eaters, but it’s definitely considered a med/​large in my book.
Cefiore is just aiiiiiiiiiight.

I haven’t had yogurt in weeks! And what’s a day out with my two favorite Unilocalers without yogurt right? We stopped by Cefiore since we were shopping at Westfield. They have four flavors; original, green tea, acaiberry, and pomegranate. We ended up sharing a mini green tea with mochi. The yogurt was actually pretty good. Good green tea flavor and the girl that worked there packed on a lot of mochi.
The –2 stars is for the worker. Damn we got so much attitude from her. Might as well roll your eyes in front of our faces missy. She did not look like she wanted to work there.

Weirdest froyo purchasing experience ever to be documented below:
So, I walk in during my lunch break and there’s a lanky Asian guy working the counter. He greets me hello while giving me an unsuccessful attempt of a seductive once-​over.
Me: Can I please have a sample of your raspberry pomegranate froyo?
(Hands me sample cup on a tray.)
Me: Eh, that’s not very good. Can I get a sample of the acai berry?
(He points to his lips to indicate I’ve got some froyo on my lips – kind of embarrassing.)
(He then proceeds to remove his glasses and places them on the counter. Then he gives me a «Magnum» a la Zoolander, pouty mouth and all.)
Me: Uhhh, errr… can I please have a small acai berry and original with mochi balls and blueberries?
He: Of course you can…(more of the Magnum face)
(He takes his sweet ass time dispensing and topping the froyo, then hands the cup to me on a tray again – Magnum face still in tact.)
Needless to say, I paid for that froyo and jetted out of there.
The acai berry froyo was my favorite flavor of all, very exotic tasting. Stay away from the raspberry pomegranate froyo, as it had absolutely no flavor whatsoever. The texture of their froyo is on the creamy side. I think their prices are fair and I like how they have a variety of sizes to fit your mini, small, medium, or large froyo appetite.

I had my first cefiore experience down in Southern California. The storefront was large with ample seating and had a variety of teas, waffles, smoothies, and yogurt. I believe this Cefiore offers the same items, but lacks the environment to sit down and enjoy it. I saw maybe two tables, no chairs, and nowhere to sit anywhere around the place unless you go to the downstairs food court seating. Also, you must pay with cash only. I don’t know if they have future plans to accept plastic, but for now… be warned.
As far as yogurt goes, it is your typical froyo spot. They have the original, green tea, acaiberry, and pomegranate. I personally like the green tea here more than other froyo places. The green tea yogurt actually has a distinct green tea flavor that most other yogurt places don’t have. The yogurt is also creamy and holds a nice consistency, but sometimes can be a bit watered down. It’s a nice treat to grab if you find yourself wandering the shopping center. Another option is to head over to icebee and serve yoruself not too far by.

Since the newest froyo places in the Westfield Shopping Center has arrived, it is very accessible for me and becoming one of my current favorite fro-​yo place.
And since I’m enjoying this tiny place after shopping or window-​browse through the mall, it didn’t take me long to make my return and update my review.
I’ve decided to check out the mini size combo (the smallest size in a 5 oz bowl). For $ 4.25+tax, I get a choice of any of the four available flavors fro-​yo and choices of three toppings. I opted for the Original Plain Tart with fresh raspberries, mochi balls and a drizzle of honey as my trio topping. The plain fro-​yo was still creamy and complimented very well with my toppings.
This place is still a top-​notch fro-​yo place. My 5-​star rating hasn’t changed.

I’m always excited when new fro-​yo places pop up but after tasting Cefiore, it just reminded me of how overall Red Mango is still the best. If only Red Mango would come to the Bay Area already and then shut these faux wannabe fancy fro-​yo places down.
I was going to buy my own mini cup of yogurt but after seeing how big Stacey C’s mini cup was, we decided to share. Her topping was cantaloupe and I wanted white chocolate and almonds so I just bought my own topping. It cost $ 2 for the additional topping (which was less than a pinch, the serving, not the cost) but since I was sharing with Stacey C, I didn’t think too much of it. We just didn’t want to waste money and good yogurt.
The yogurt at Cefiore is okay, not really high quality stuff. I would say the only high quality thing about it is the cute paper cup with pink swirly motif. Maybe if you get a belgian waffle here, it would all of a sudden become high quality but as for a cup of fro-​yo with topping, it’s nothing special. Stacey C said since the yogurt melted fast, it wasn’t the real deal. Come to think about it, the yogurt at Pinkberry has icicles in it!
Save your money and go back to Beard Papa’s for dessert.