Taste: Crazyberry in Capitol Hill

For those of you with Pinkberry envy (that über hip and colorful California-based frozen-yogurt chain) rejoicing in the fact that now we have Shnoo Yogurt (Kirkland and 4th & Pine, downtown) and Yoberry (3rd & Marion, downtown) here's some more delectable dairy data: there's yet another yogurt joint in the city. Crazyberry opened up two days ago on Broadway in Capitol Hill(corner of Olive Way, next to US Bank).

You had no idea you say? I know, me neither! But I literally bumped into it earlier today while in the area shopping for a Murakami novel at Twice Sold Tales. I had parked my car right across the street from the Pyroshki place and had at least 20 minutes left on the meter so of course I wanted to use up the time and perhaps look for some take-out or espresso in the area.

As I looked to my left, there it was. The sign made me very curious so I crossed the street and went in. After sampling their three flavors (strawberry, plain and green tea) I opted for a small cup ($2.50) of swirled green tea and strawberry yogurt topped with fresh blueberries ($1.00). It was delicious, not too sweet and a bit tangy, which is exactly how I like my yogurt. And with today's heat it was just the perfect pick me up.

The place struck me as really friendly and easier on the pocketbook than the LA version but with a much smaller array of toppings. Bear in mind, Crazyberry has not even announced a grand opening yet but if you find yourself in the area with cash in hand, do stop by and try it out. The owner is on-site, super nice and the yogurt is quite yummy. Ahh, and unlike Pinkberry, photography is not prohibited. Ha!

Crazyberry
131 Broadway Ave E.
Seattle, WA 98102
yumyum@crazy-berry.com

Comments

[vivian]

i'm just glad you're reading wind-up bird. that's like... my favorite book ever. although i lent it to a friend and he completely destroyed the binding. :[

[Militant Angeleno]

Los Angeles-based blogger here, getting a kick out of all this.

[JP]

Stopped by there the other day - and was disappointed. The mango topping was made from unripe mangoes; the teenager working there told us that the bananas weren't out because they weren't ripe, either, and the coco pebbles cereal topping (when we asked) was "stale and in the back, I can get it for you if you want." The amount of fruit toppings for the price was a bit stingy, too. Better luck next time!?

[mallory]

Ah! im so sad i am just now finding your blog! love it! im a seattle food blogger too (a new one)i think i'll have to visit the frozen yogurt place. have you been to Mora ice creamery? i work at the one on Bainbridge. alors, bon travaile!

[Jamie]

I went today and told the owner or maybe manager that I read about Crazyberry on this blog. He was so excited people were writing about his shop. Very yummy yogurt too. I didn't have much cash so I had to get a scaled back order, but it was still delicious. I can't wait to go back when I can get more. Mmmmmmmmm...

[Kevin at TasteTV]

I live in California and don't know Pinkberry. Now I know I've got work to do if I missed this

[Meg]

I know it's not an apples to apples comparison, but how does it compare to Bottega Italiana, the gelato place in the market?

Hi there Meg!

You know, it just doesn't compare because like you say they are two different animals. Soft serve yogurt and hand made gelato are both delicious but so different it is not fair to take sides. I guess it all comes down to palate and dietary preferences.

All I'll say is that I'm glad they are both in Seattle. I like them both although I do have a softer spot for gelato than Pinkberry type places, perhaps because of childhood memories of trips with mom and dad to have Italian ice cream and the availability of good no sugar added Greek plain yogurt, which remains my all time favorite. Add to this the fact that local gelaterias like Bottega Italiana, Procopio and Gelatiamo have been in business much longer and their gelato is so delicious and creamy and comes in so many amazing flavors.

We are really spoiled here in the city, don't you think? :)

[nazilam]

Alrighty then, I'm there, when next I can leave my watershed that is.

I am craving some green tea yoghurt...

Keep these finds coming, will ya?

[Martha]

I have been waiting for one of these for about a year. THANK THE LORD.

[Kris]

I had no idea you were a Murakami fan. He is one of my favorite authors. We'll have to chat about him one of these days.