Frozen Yogurt @ Orange Cup
Over the long holiday weekend, the little dish paid a visit to the new (and one of the only) frozen yogurt places in Dallas, Orange Cup. To put it mildly, I am in love. For starters, Orange Cup is a local company and its Northpark location is its very first. I always enjoy supporting local business as often as possible, but that doesn’t mean I want to sacrifice quality and flavor in order to do so. Luckily, that’s not an issue here. The yogurts we tried were delicious. I went with the natural flavor topped with freshly sliced berries. The natural flavor is a plain yogurt, but hardly anything like the fluffy vanllia-flavored TCBY soft-serve. It has a mild yogurt tang that adds some flavor depth and (for lack of a better word) a “healthy” taste.
And healthy, it is. Their yogurt is made with all-natural ingredients, fat free, and contains live active cultures. Depending on the serving size and topping you choose, you’re looking at just over a hundred calories. For me, that’s fabulous. Each individual cup is personalized with your name, flavor, toppings, and individual calorie count. Brilliant.
My cohort chose the more exotic acai berry flavor. It’s got natural antioxidants because of the berries and added fruits (pomegranates and blackberries). Very refreshing and tart. The toasted granola topping was also quite tasty. I especially liked the delicate hints of cinnamon.
Based on the fact they’re locals and their yogurt is tasty, Orange Cup is a winner. There’s another added plus though. They’re doing their part to help the environment with little touches like sectionalized recycling cans and an incentive plan to reuse their cup-holder bags. Bring your bag back and each time you’ll receive a sticker. After twelve stickers, you’ll get a free t-shirt. Cute.
So stop by next time you’re shopping and don’t miss a really great treat that’s perfect for Summer… (If you shop at Stonebriar, you’re in luck because their second store is opening there soon!)
8687 N. Central Expressway | Dallas, Texas 75225
214.890.7710