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Tartini Frozen Yogurt Bar - CLOSED
Category: Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt [Edit]
20488 Stevens Creek BlvdSte 2040
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 725-0618
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
478 reviews for Tartini Frozen Yogurt Bar
Review Highlights
"All were very yummy, especially the lychee tart."
(in 59 reviews)
"I love froyo with lots of mochi and strawberries."
(in 135 reviews)
"I also especially enjoyed the raspberry and honeydew."
(in 92 reviews)
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478 reviews in English
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Review from Lanie L.
Updated - 8/28/2011
So sad to see this place go. It was my first froyo shop!
You know you've been on Yelp for too long when...
your reviews of businesses from 3 years ago are all closing down.
Nooooo!!!!Listed in: the expected and…
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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7/23/2009
Tartini was the first froyo place i've ever been to. so now after trying a variety of froyo joints… Read more »
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Review from Mercy B.
Milpitas, CA
Updated - 12/14/2010 4 Check-ins Here
What happened?
They're gone - closed - kaput!
So sorry to see you go, Tartini!
We miss you!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/5/2008
Heard about this place, so I drag S out on a mission one night to see what the froyo was all about… Read more »
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Review from heather h.
San Jose, CA
10/25/2010
I love frozen yogurt and I'm really not picky....but this place was not very good. I came here because Red Mango that was right next to my work closed! Bummer! I love the fact that you can make your own at Tartini and they had a wide variety of toppings to chose from.
Yogurt:
But I got original which was way too icy, and tart mango-which was wayyy to tart.
Toppings:
I topped it with mochi (good) and coconut that was BAD! it wasn't fresh or soft...it was almost hard. :( What a disappointment :( I didn't even get any strawberries bc they really didn't look that fresh.
Ambiance:
Seemed cool and relaxing. And clean!
Price:
I got a somewhat small serving and it was really close to $5.00. I think its too much....
My recommendation: I don't know.....I guess try at your own risk :( sorry -
Review from Eric E.
Cupertino, CA
7/6/2011
Yeah they are closed. I didn't feel appreciated when I came in. I asked the employee where they got the lamps by the register. The response was "I don't know, we got it online somewhere". Didn't even greet me! Good thing I went there once!
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Review from bill c.
San Jose, CA
12/19/2010 1 Check-in Here
This is mostly a eulogy for the Red Mango down the street, which gave up the ghost a few months ago. Why did they not appeal to me first? I would've paid 4x the price for their frozen perfections, if it meant they could have stayed open.
Tried Tartini once. Hello, anybody home? Oh... here comes the kid from the backroom. Prices fine, yogurt a bit too cold (i.e., icy), but it was okay. I think I'd try it again, but now I won't make the 10-mile drive from home.
Red Mango, I miss you. -
Review from Anya R.
6/10/2010
This place is super fun and chic! I love the bright blue and white decor.
Its in this fun modern complex next to Cypress Hotel.
I enjoyed the fruity flavors of Honey Dew and Mango and threw in some Cookies n Cream in there.
I loved that they had cheesecake bits and mochi!
I'm not super picky about my fro-yo but those are some of the things they must have!
Fun place to lounge around for sure.Listed in: I scream, you scream, we all…
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Review from gina s.
2/9/2011
Really? This place is CLOSED? I don't live in the area anymore and I am coming home for a visit soon, and had Tartini on my agenda. WHY OH WHY?!?
Probably stupid Cupertino rent prices drove them out. Sad face. -
Review from Peggy S.
6/27/2010
This is probably my favorite frozen yogurt place!
Their yogurt is consistently creamy and not some watery mess. I love that they have plenty of flavors to choose from, such as honeydew, taro, and lychee - these are some of the flavors that you often won't find in some other places.
The shop is very clean and the staff is friendly. The energetic yet relaxing atmosphere makes Tartini a great place to chat about your high school friends that you hate!Listed in: My Dentist Likes This List
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Review from Louisa L.
Sunnyvale, CA
5/22/2010
I've tried pretty much all the yogurt places in the area now and I must say that tartini is one of my favorites (along with pinkberry & red mango). It's pretty roomie inside and has lots of tables to sit at, BUT it is always filled with highschool kids, like it was tonight. that makes it a bit awkward for the slightly older crowd (like me) to wanna sit down inside. The parking area is also kinda weird...as the garage is underground, so it's even weird to go outside and sit in the car.
Yogurt wise, they have many different fruity tart flavors. i tried the original, raspberry, and blueberry tarts, which were all pretty decent. They're pretty icy though...I would have liked it to be more creamy (like pinkberry). They've got all kinds of toppings: fruits, chocolates, candy, etc. Price is around $5 but I did put a ton of stuff into my yogurt. Not bad =] -
Review from Cat H.
5/21/2010 1 Check-in Here
Came here for dessert after having dinner. It's a fun little shop decorated in blue and white with fruit on the wall. They had 8 flavors in rotation when we went. We sampled the Blueberry Tart, Raspberry Tart, Mango Tart, and Honeydew. I liked the Mango tart flavor the best. Just yogurt-ey enough and not too icy.
There are large containers (only one size) for the froyo right before you get to the machines. I like the self serve concept; it lets me sample a little of each flavor and I can adjust the amount I want depending on what I feel like. Their topping selection is good, I usually go for the fruit and mochi. I liked how they offered big chunks of mango.
There are a few tables indoors, so we were able to sit and chat. They didn't seem to mind us sitting there so we never felt rushed. Parking was a cinch for us that day, but the parking lot is really small so I can see how that can pose a problem.
$.31 per oz, don't forget to get your frequent buyer card stamped!Listed in: Desserts!
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Review from Jennifer Z.
San Francisco, CA
5/20/2010
Tartini is my favorite yogurt spot. The name Tartini is definitely fitting because the yogurt flavors are all a bit tart (rather than creamy) and this is also the reason why I prefer their yogurt over other competitors. The flavors are just better than other yogurt shops. I also like that they offer red bean as a topping :D
I always get original, mango and one other flavor like raspberry, taro or blueberry. I like that they have random flavors like pumpkin! I've never seen this as an option at other places and was happy to try it out.
Much like other yogurt shops, they have a frequent visitor card that they stamp and eventually you can get a free cup of yogurt. The price is slightly higher than competitors, but absolutely worth it :3Listed in: Sweet Tooth
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Review from Sabrina A.
San Jose, CA
4/2/2010
This is a popular teenage hangout, it's cute seeing all the kids chatting here. I wish my area had had a cute yogurt shop to hang out at!
It is located on the corner of stevens creek - hard to find at first, didn't realize it would be in the small center there by the boulanger. Plenty of parking though in the covered parking garage.
The service was friendly and sweet. When we were trying to find the place, he was great and chipper on the phone. In person he was quite fun and a pleasure to talk to. Quick, attentive, friendly service.
The frozen yogurt was great, fruity and tarty. I love the original flavor! There isn't a great selection though (maybe 8 different selections) and that was a bit disappointing. The toppings were fresh and plentiful though.
The store is very simple, all white with a few blue accents and red tables. It's very modern, tasteful but a little too so for my taste. It was also super clean, everything - a great thing when it's a serve yourself type place. -
Review from Connie C.
San Jose, CA
7/21/2008
I've been sitting at Tartini for 2 hours now, and totally loving the music they're playing. I haven't been interrupted, so I assume they don't mind that I've been here working away.
I met up with a few of my Cupertino girls earlier, and we enjoyed our cups of froyo as we did some catching up. Like Yogurtland, Tartini is all about "freestyle swirling." I filled up my cup with 3 flavors: lychee tart, raspberry tart and original tart. I love their selection of fruity yet tart flavors.
The lychee was a bit too icy, but the raspberry and original were creamy. There's toppings galore here, which made me super excited. I got mochi balls, azuki beans, mango, strawberry and lychee. It was the canned kind, but it didn't really taste like it. The strawberry, blueberry and watermelon are all fresh fruit. You can tell what's fresh and what's canned. I filled up my cup with what I thought was a lot of froyo and toppings, and it only came out to $5. Sweet!
I have to agree with many of the other reviewers with the obscure parking situation. Otherwise, I love coming here. It may be a regular Yelpy Office Hours spot! ;)Listed in: Frozen yogurt, you melt in my…
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Review from Keiko S.
6/19/2008
Two flaws:
1) Parking lot - where is it?
2) Green tea tart - this has to go
But I'm still giving Tartini five stars, because they have my personal #1 ORIGINAL tart froyo. The texture, sweetness and smoothness are JUST RIGHT for my palate. It can be eaten alone (a big bonus point right there!), but also goes well with all sorts of toppings.
Following the recent trend, all yogurts and toppings are SELF-SERVE here. I've tried almost all flavors - raspberry, lychee, acai, honeydew, vanilla, etc. - and while they're all tasty (except for the pathetic tasting green tea), I will most likely stick to the original tart.
You'll find a variety of nuts, fruits, cereals, candies, etc., with which you can customize your treat. I am generally not a big topping person, but here at Tartini, I would gladly scoop up those fresh fruits and yummy mochi balls.
The store is white and blue, creating a cool and breezy ambiance. The girls who work here are friendly, and I like their "buy 9 get 1 free" stamp card idea.
Last, but not least, this is where I met the fabulous Flor D. for the first time, AND this is where my Cupertino yelp girls and I like to meet up for afternoon chit-chats...so for that I LOVE YOU, TARTINI !! -
Review from Jaye C.
5/31/2008 10 photos
Walk inside, and to the left you get the cups (one big size only, but the portion is up to you to control, I didn't see any cones either), ahead on the wall are your fro-yo flavors (acai, raspberry, green tea, original tart, lychee, pomegranate, vanilla, honeydew) but some of these flavors will no doubt change.
After you choose your flavors, you can move on to the toppings which include: granola, m&m's, mochi, almonds, gummi bears, sprinkles, coconut shavings, waffle cone bits, cookie crumbles, mini chocolate kisses, various cereals, and of course fruit! (refer to pictures I've uploaded for some visuals). Weigh it and pay it at $0.38/oz.
So If you're a tarty kind of person, this place is for you. If you're more a of a creamy froyo type of person, this place is also for you!
I came here last night with a few of my friends, we all had a divided group of "tart only" and "creamy only" fanatics. Tartini definitely catered to our palettes and I didn't hear a single complaint from anyone that night. Someone in our group got brave and tried their smoothies, which was pretty good, a bit Jamba-esque but delish nonetheless.
I went with the original tart flavor because a real good fro-yo joint can't go wrong with the basics. Topped it off with granola, mochi, cereal, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and little bit of chocolate syrup. The best part is the fro-yo isn't so icy where it freezes the fresh fruits, and because of this you get a happy Jaye!
And a bonus: the uncluttered layout, the cool-blue wall paint, and contemporary face of this week-old fro-yo joint is probably one of the best looking ones I've seen around. "It's so web 2.0 here" & "Yeah! If the internet were a physical building, this is probably how it would look like!" is what we said last night.
Thank goodness it's not a crowded mess in here unlike some other yogurt spots I've been to. I also don't need all the insane colors jumping from the walls, the blue is perfect for welcoming the summer season along with the crowd that will be coming here!
I threw in an extra star for having two wonderful owners! Lisa and Paula, I'd just like to say great job with the place, you'll be seeing a lot more of me soon (haha)! Not only are these two ladies beautiful, but they're also very driven and welcomes feedback. They chatted with us for a while and kept us entertained even after their store was closed. Great service, and 5-stars well earned!
P.S. Check out their menu for other yummies that they sell:
-http://www.yelp.com/bi...
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Review from Susan Y.
This place has the best self-serve tart yogurt! For sure one of my faves!
Needing to kill some time in Cupertino, I came here.
My GPS led me to what I thought was the apartment complex's parking lot, but it actually was the parking for this place and the other shops next door like LeBoulanger.
(They also have parking available reserved for this place in that business-area-looking parking lot close by)
The girls in there were friendly and the service was great. I was the first customer of the day since I got there just a little after they opened (10am) and the only one at the time, but it looks like the service is consistently good.
I also like how the interior was decorated.
I tried most of the tart flavors and the ones I liked the best were original and lychee. Mmmm! Raspberry was pretty good too (it even had seeds in it!). Acai and pomegranate were interesting to taste, but personally I wouldn't get it. Honeydew was sickly sweet, so beware, but some people may like it.
The yogurt is a nice blend of creamy, slightly icy and tart and the fruit toppings were ripe and fresh. The cups are HUGE though, its diameter is bigger than the height of my voyager phone!
It's more expensive than Yogurtland, but those 8 extra cents per ounce are so worth it! And the line doesn't have the waiting-in-line-at-Disneyland feel.
Pssst... There's also a 10% discount if you show your student ID!Listed in: Frozen yogurt, me likes
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Review from Brittany H.
San Francisco, CA
3/7/2009 ROTD 4/17/2009
I can proudly say that this is only my second affair with the king of hype himself, Froyo.
My friends and I were a bit tipsy (is there ever a time that I am in the South Bay without some sort of inebriation? Nope!), paid no attention at all to the near freezing weather outside, and filled those huge bowls with dairy goodness.
Being somewhat lactose intolerant, I cannot eat ice cream. I know, my stomach just cried out in sorrow too...
BUT - yogurt is special. Yogurt has live cultures that actually help with digestion!
With that being said, I ate hella.
With strawberries.
And peanuts.
and I was freezing but I LOVED it.
Mr. Froyo, thank you for embracing me yet again with your pasteurized, culture-y goodness.
I'll be sure to let you in my mouth again any day.
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Review from Noelle J.
10/27/2008
The World According to Noelle
~Allergic Girl's Guide to Life~
Issue 211
SKIP IT.
The frozen yogurt here is icy, not as tart as I'd like and overall a huge disappointment. Its self serve. They didn't have sample cups readily available. Being my first time at Tartini I wanted to sample a few flavors before making my final purchase. The person behind the counter was reluctant in giving me the miniature cups for sampling- which was sad considering I asked politely.
I held a UYE/ONE at Red Crane (http://www.yelp.com/bi...). After the event about 20 Yelpers/Friends came to Tartini because I wanted to try it out. I paid for 2 frozen yogurts (mine and my mothers) and one S. Pellegrino.
In the World According to Noelle, Allergy Girl's Guide to Life- I have broken down the frozen yogurt places with the jewelry store equivalent:
Cafe Delatti------------------Harry Winston
Yoswirl------------------------Tiffany & Company
Red Mango------------------Bailey Banks Biddle
Fraiche------------------------No, Thanks! Valrhona- not as tasty as usual.
Frozo's------------------------No, thanks! Not Allergy Friendly,
Not Noelle Aprroved.
Tartini-------------------------No, Thanks! Icy and watery.
Noelle's Notes
Cafe Delatti by far is the best frozen yogurt I've ever had everything else just pales in comparison.
Noelle's Post Secret
Life is too short to eat at one star establishments. -
Review from Amy X.
San Francisco, CA
9/12/2010
I'm actually not a big yogurt fan. Anymore at least. I usually like to stick with my boba milk tea for a quick dessert. Can't get enough of those tapioca balls! Not too sure how we found this place because we're not from around, but I'm assuming yelp did its job.
We arrived and I was completely captured by their bright blue color theme going on. And with the red accents! Love it! I wasnt actually planning on getting yogurt because I was so full from eating over at Palace BBQ, but I swear the colors of the walls put me in a yogurt trance and all of a sudden I could feel myself reaching for a cup. I filled my cup with lychee tart, guava tart and original tart. They have a really large selection of toppings! I topped mine with my favorites, captain crunch cereal, mochi, and kiwi (i only add kiwi because I like my cup of yogurt to look really colorful).
All this for only $0.30/oz! That is pretty amazing to me at least. Yogurt in San Francisco usually goes for about $0.40/oz? -
Review from Lolia S.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 7/14/2009 2 photos
It's only 30 cents an ounce now :-o. The taste definitely tops Yogurtland (Tartini tastes more natural).
You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.Listed in: Fro-Yo Girl Speaks
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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9/11/2008
Fro-yo girl here. Tartini is as cute as I remember it. I finally tried the Tartini Twister ($2.50… Read more »
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Review from Randy F.
8/2/2008 3 photos
After a recent meal in Cupertino, we decided to check out froyo hot spot, Tartini.
In a design more reminiscent of Vancouver or Asia, Tartini is located on the ground floor of a high rise complex. Parking is well marked and actually within the building just outside the parking area for residents. It's a bit strange, but I think the nearby Curry House has the same setup.
The interior is what you'd expect of a froyo place. Bright, clean, and nice colors except that Tartini resorts to a light blue motif that contrasts with the colors chosen by its competitors Pinkberry and Red Mango.
What stands out about Tartini other than the colors are two things: the service and the flavors.
When we arrived, only a young teenager was manning the cashier, but he was extremely polite, handed out many samples, and genuinely tried to be helpful to newcomers and veterans alike. After my fill of samples, I joked I was full enough to leave. He politely laughed and answered all our questions. He even shared that Tartini takes all credit cards, including Amex and Discover, though few people use either.
As for the flavors, whereas the original flavor tends to be the most popular at almost all froyo places, Tartini has the art of secondary flavors down. They had lychee, raspberry, green tea, and even pear. Each is slightly icier than the original but the flavors are subtle and enhance the froyo rather than overwhelm it.
Toppings are plentiful as well, though not quite near Frozo quantity. But basics like mochi, blueberries, and oreo cookie are well covered.
As for the price, its slightly more expensive than the cheapest places but still quite reasonable. Our medium sized cup (they only have one container size) was $5. As for the raspberry/lychee combination? Unbeatable. -
Review from Irene S.
6/3/2008
Welcome to the deluxe city version of Taboo, and the answer is "Cupertino."
Forbidden Words: Mac, iPod, Taiwan, Vallco, De Anza, emo asian kids, Jake's pizza.
Difficulty Level: Beyond Easy.
Now let's say you forgot the answer stated upfront. Can you guess?
A certain demigod has reason to feel threatened because you used to associate this sleepytown with the deity himself, then Apple, then the satellite capital of the Republic of China, then India and in that order. And then there are others who just call 95014 home. So while the Brain was out conquering the world and filing lawsuits at every drawing of a fruit, from these once acres on acres of lush orchard farms somehow sprouted this goliath-like cement eyesore of a Singaporean replica, the MERLION (sort of like, "What's a liger? It's pretty much my favorite animal. It's like a lion and a tiger mixed...bred for its skills in magic.") Yes, this city has seen quite a facelift -- the word associations are ever expanding. Take for example, yogurt.
"We built this city on"...Froyo?, Yogurtland, I Love Yogurt, Red Mango, Tartini? Dizzying is how these five storefronts bubbled up. So while Yogurtland is tragically suffering from an identity crisis (because it's busy being a crowd pleaser and doesn't know if it wants to be Red Mango, sweet, creamy, Pinkberry, tart, icy, or altogether the taste of coagulated whole milk -- sadly every day is a different experience.), in my despair I visited Tartini in the hopes tart meant tart.
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Tartness factor. Check.
Refreshing tart flavors. Original, Pomegranate, Lychee.
Yogurt pipes/flow factor. All clear.
Self-swirl. Booyah.
Mochi texture. Dry, flaky.
Watermelon squares? Cool!
Size of prepared fruit toppings. Perfectly small and uniform and bite size.
Frequent swirl card? Buy 9, get 1 free.
...but,
Was it icy?
Alas, creamy.
According to my personal preference, I give it 3, but knowing who you are and sticking to your story deserves a ribbon. I respect that. Cheers to Paula and Lisa. I wish you ladies the best on your venture.Listed in: Sign My Petition...
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Review from Charissa I.
San Jose, CA
12/31/2008
New to the froyo craze? I highly recommend this place for a great overall froyo experience. A great variety of flavors ranging from original tart to taro, and a good amount of toppings to choose from.
I can't really complain. Froyo is always better when it's self serve and I really like the location. The decor is minimal and quite modern. Because of that, I really had a chance to bond with my froyo. And really get to know it if you know what I'm sayin, sayin!
Only thing that wasn't so pleasant.. odd choice of music to play in a froyo place. Sure, I know froyo itself is hip, but to I felt like I was in a G- Thug winter wonderland because of the music playing in the background while I was trying to enjoy my snack. -
Review from Carol L.
5/22/2008 6 photos
Located next to Le Boulanger at the corner of Stevens Creek and DeAnza, Tartini is a self-serve yogurt place at $0.38/oz., with the usual variety of toppings (cereals, fruit, mochi, nuts, candies, etc.) along with some unique ones (honeydew, red bean, waffle cone chips).
Tart flavors: Tartini Original, Green tea, Acai, Raspberry, Lychee.
Sweet flavors: Vanilla, Honeydew, Pomegranate.
All their tart flavors are non-fat, and sweet flavors are all low-fat. The lychee was one of the best flavored tarts I've had, but I'm still a forever fan of just plain original tart. Their plain tart is not as creamy as Delatti's, but not as icy as Fraiche's.
I met the owners, Lisa and Paula, and they were absolute sweethearts!! I LOVE supporting non-chain shops! They were super friendly, open to feedback, and wanted to do promotions with nearby companies and hold events (e.g. Yelp events!). Their branding, interior, and service are also positively awesome. I kinda want one of their t-shirts! (Photos of the interior and the owners uploaded.)
While chatting with the owners during my second visit to Tartini, I mentioned how I would love longans as a topping. Three days later, I came back and they had them!! Always friendly, always making an effort to remember their customers' names, the service at Tartini is amazing!Listed in: The Froyo Experiment
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Review from Archie R.
6/6/2008
It's getting to the point where we're going to need the CYE.
The Cupertino Yogurt Exchange.
New York has it's stock exchange, London determines the prices of crude, so why can't Cupertino determine the price per ounce of yogurt?
I can see the ticker going by now...
TARTINI .38/OZ UNCH - - - YOGURTLAND .30/OZ DOWN .01 - - -PINKBERRY .45/OZ UP .03
I am going with 4 stars on this one.
You kind of get the double jam on this place. It's a little more expensive per ounce AND the yogurt is creamier and more dense than that of say, Yogurtland.
Stay away from the original flavor and jump right into the honeydew and lychee tart flavors.
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Review from Eve K.
5/24/2008
My froyo poems continue...
I prefer martinis
But I did like Tartini
Sea of blue
Trendy but true
Like the fruit selection
Impressed by quite a different collection
Mandarin oranges, honeydew, and lychees
Strawberries, see-through palm fruit, and kiwis
Oh so tender mochi
Too bad it's not free
Bit more expensive
But don't get defensive
Will have stamp cards for you frequent buyers
Right in time for when the temperature gets higherListed in: Ode to Yogurt
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Review from Flor D.
6/6/2008
As I advised to Mara, Vivian, Keiko, Eve, and Carol...
This place is sweet.
Great service, good selection, and wonderful friends super close by.
This place is sweet.
Oh yeah...and the yogurt is good. Love the Acai, and Lychee Mix!Listed in: Somewhat of a COLD…
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Review from Jen S.
5/22/2008
It's a good thing that I don't live within walking distance to Tartini's. I would be making excuses to myself of why I need to go there on a daily basis. Anna and I met Lisa and Paula, two of the owners, so incredibly friendly and welcoming. They had mentioned leaving corporate life to start up their business which is incredibly admirable.
It's a self-serve froyo place and they have some interesting flavors, OG tart, lychee tart, raspberry tart, honeydew, green tea tart, acai - I'm sure I'm forgetting one. I loved the OG tart and lychee tart. Honeydew really tasted like the real thing but like Anna said, it's a bit on the sweeter side. All the flavors have a creamy consistency which I like. Yogurtland has more of any icier consistency which I'm thinking is why it melts faster.
They've got some of the same toppings that other froyo place have got but for fruit, they have honeydew, watermelon, mandarin oranges, etc. It's a bit pricier than the other froyo places but don't be deterred. The place has got some great flavors and the owners are definitely open to suggestions. They'll also be integrating a frequent buyer card soon!
Get a sandwich at Le Boulanger and then head over to Tartini's for some delicious froyo! -
Review from Jon Y.
Sunnyvale, CA
Updated - 9/22/2008
A few weeks ago, the GF discovered a new favorite flavor here; Taro. Now the frequent buyer card fills up much quicker...
What's with the dark parking garage?1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/4/2008
Nice clean place.
A handful of strategic flavors.
Good assortment of toppings.
Competitive pricing (a… Read more »
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Review from Alison T.
8/6/2008
This review is going to be short, sweet and a little expensive. Just like Tartini, I'm charging 38 cents per word, instead of 38 cents per ounce.
I agree with other Yelpers that the lychee is delicious.
Pomegranate is weird ... wish I could say it was better.
Pear tart is pretty good.
The yogurt is on the expensive side though, and the parking garage is a bit odd since it is comprised of guest parking and tartini/le boulanger spaces.
Four stars, but I think my heart is still with Yogurtland.
And the total comes to $34.58 (as compared to my friend's $9 yogurt from Tartini).
**Side note: they do have waffle cone pieces, and I am such a sucker for those.Listed in: The Frozen Chosen
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Review from Kevin C.
6/15/2008
It's like... the elitist Yogurtland alternative.
38 cents per ounce... a whopping 27% more expensive than Yogurtland (30 cents). 27%! On what planet is this acceptable? Uranus?
Students, show your ID for 10% off. Still way expensive. The stamp card (buy 9, get 1 up to 10 oz free) also helps offset the sky-high prices. I guess.
There's only one size cup, and it is considerably larger than the Yogurtland small (easily the most popular size). This has two effects. Firstly, the cup itself weighs more. Secondly, customers either consciously or subconsciously end up buying more. (I average 13 oz at Yogurtland... and I ended up getting 18 oz at Tartini... not at all on purpose. Imagine my surprise when the total was not $4.50ish but rather $7.63.)
There's only eight yogurt flavors. I tried the pomegranate (so-so), the acai tart (so-so), the raspberry tart (nice), and the lychee tart (great). It was really melty even right out of the machine, but the flavor is a little better than Yogurtland. Toppings are pretty standard... mochi, mango (green here too :[ ), strawberry, watermelon. They have lychee, which is cool, but as with some of the other fruit toppings, it is sitting in sugar syrup. Must be from a can.
Parking is a total mess. The place wasn't even busy (neither was Le Boulanger)... but the small parking garage was inexplicably jam-packed. After driving around a bit, I ended up parking in the visitor parking garage for The Towers. And walking a block. I guess I needed the exercise, but that was wack.
No restroom access... so you can't even wash your hands. It's like one-upping Yogurtland's single unisex restroom... only the exact opposite of one-upping.
They have drinking water (the water pitchers with the fruit at the bottom, a la Fullerton Yogurtland)... but it's kept behind the counter, and you have to ask for it. Really? Would it kill them to give people free access to water? Really?
It was pretty clean overall, but this was not a peak-hours visit (6 PM on a Sunday). Same type of weird modern decor as Yogurtland. -
Review from Betty N.
8/18/2008
Tartini is nice and clean with its modern blue and white colors.
We grabbed a huge bowl and decided to try lychee tart and honeydew with lychee and lychee jelly as our toppings. Paula rung us up by weight of our bowl ($5.03 with 10% Yelp discount), stamped a frequent card, and we sat down and enjoyed our froyo. The lychee tart was personally too sweet and my friend agreed as well. But we enjoyed the honeydew flavor.
Connie stopped by our table and we tried her raspberry tart and taro. Taro, surprisingly enough, was very good. Different but good. It wasn't sweet, just a good solid flavor.
Paula, one of the owners, was super nice to us and answered all of our questions re: her business. We liked her entrepenuer spirit.
Overall it was good. But I am still not into this froyo craze like so many others are. Call me traditional, but I still love me some Baskin Robbins.
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Review from Dennis O.
8/20/2008
So I was using my GPS to find this place and it is hard to find from the road since its behind a plaza with water fountains. I do like the location, just a little problem with parking since there since you have to really look for the path to the private parking building. From the vantage point of the store, I can see how this place is set here and not from a mall. The water fountains, benches and modernistic look of the condos make it a perfect spot.
The colors and chairs look unique. It has a bit of a 60s or 70s vibe with the minimalist look of the modern age, it looks a little anime to me, I wouldn't be surprised if Tartini has Cosplay Day where people in costumes would get a discount and they would enjoy taking pictures of themselves on the fountains or the steps around the condos. Good idea isnt it?
I was too tired to wait for the UYE so I decided to order ahead. Tartini has a self-serve style shop similar to Yoswirl but its a little more neater. I tried taro (which is kind of tart), tartini special (another tart one), not sure what the 3rd one is and honeydew (which is surprisingly not tart and semi-sweet). Lots of fruit and other cereal type toppings. I usually keep mine bare since I like the taste the flavor without the additional calories (I cant help if Im vain right?). I do like the honeydew flavor a lot.
They charge you by the weight of the whole thing. Slightly pricey but its a good treat when you're chatting with friends amidst good conversation and company. -
Review from Nan l.
San Jose, CA
7/25/2008
Far and away, the best of the new Cupertino fro-yos. Not too icy, and the topping bar looks hygienic. The store design is hipster Jetsons.
Personal ranking:
1. Tartini original (probably great with each or no topping, but I've only had their watermelon, coconut jelly, and mochi)
2. Pear tart (oh so light - and like #1, is delicious as is)
3. Raspberry tart (love that zing after each mouthful)
4. Lychee tart (it's kind of mellow for tart...?)
5. [tie] Pomegranate and vanilla
Yes, the parking situation kind of sucks and was the sole reason I didn't bother going until now. Now I'm willing to get tailgated and eventually door-dinged (gotta love Cupertino drivers!) just to go again.Listed in: Super-duper Cupertino, Yogurt, shmogurt
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Review from Mara T.
San Jose, CA
Updated - 5/8/2009
Tartini has changed their formula, or so it seems. I can get more, for less $$ and yet the price per oz is still the same. It's also a bit more icy which I love.
They now have PassionFruit tart instead of Lychee and it's awesome!! And my old friend Mango now is MUCH better than it was last summer. Less sweet and cloying. Like a new boyfriend.3 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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8/20/2008
I love tart yogurt, but lately this place is more Sweetini than Tartini. Me and my friend both… Read more »
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Review from Fraulein C.
Santa Clara, CA
8/19/2008
This is a pretty cool Froyo place. Looks modern, really bright in its color (blue) for that "icy" type of feel and the employees there did a superb job serving, sampling, and keeping customers happy with a lot of their toppings. The following flavored tarts were lychee, pomegranate, peach, vanilla, mango, honeydew, taro, and raspberry. The mango was just added to the menu the day I came here. Awesome! Tastes DE-licious. Although, their tart does seem to melt right away, so you might want to divulge your cup of froyo real quick.
A bit of a downside that they don't have enough accompanied tables to sit enough people standing around and parking can be a bit of a hassle since it's located around an apartment complex. I'm not sure if they have any FREE Wi-Fi, because I'm sure students who want some froyo after class or before class (DeAnza is only a block away) would want to study a bit and not be too far from school...keep that in mind.
Can't wait to come back and try their Raspberry flavor (I was told by a Tartini employee that it's a favorite) so I can make use of my stamp card. Yay! -
Review from Tetsu N.
Dublin, CA
8/18/2008
This was a great Froyo place. Well, they have nearly all been really great, and though this one was a little small and a little shy of tables, from a stand-up and socialize perspective, it wasn't bad at all.
It was a little confusing to me to have Tartini's be in the apartment complex instead of the larger strip mall across the street, but very cool nevertheless. I'm jealous of the people who can walk down and grab a quick froyo without crossing a street.
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Review from Nam N.
12/31/2008
I'm wavering between a 3 and a 3.5 stars.
The yogurt pros:
- Wide array of flavors to choose from
- Self serve
- Original tart had a good tart to sweet ratio
The yogurt cons:
- Consistency. Way too icy for me
Other pros:
- Mochi was yummy
- Although canned, lychee was yummy
Other cons:
- Location is a bit awkward. You need to park in the underground structure that looks like it belongs to the industrial businesses
When it is all said and done, I still love Cafe Delatti in Los Gatos.
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Review from ceana k.
Menlo Park, CA
7/30/2008
This is my FAVORITE yogurt place next to Fraiche. Maybe even favorite depending on my mood. If you lived in a fantasy world - Tartini would be in it. Lucky for us, Tartini exists in real life.
Tartini is bright and airy - you almost feel like you're in a mini version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. To the left of you are 8 flavors of yogurt and in front of you are the "bad for you" toppings and to the right are the healthy toppings. And guess what? You can grab you're own samples!! It's almost like being in Costco without all the vultures grabbing the samples before you.
In terms of taste, Tartini is pretty good. I think Fraiche has a slight edge in this department. But Tartini wins it for having a LARGE variety of flavor. If I feel like Tart and Vanilla - I can get it. If I want Tart, Vanilla, Rasberry and Honeydew...I CAN GET IT! You can make a mixture of whatever you want. One my friends was crazy enough to get every flavor. In terms of toppings, Tartini wins this category - HANDS DOWN. Toppings are fresh and tasty! In terms of pricing, it seems pretty reasonable - I mean who really gives a care when you can get whatever you want and FREE samples!
This place is definitely fun for groups or dates. Guys bring your dates here - esp. if you want to score some points with the ladies! Hell, if you bring me with you - I'll play wingwoman just for free yogurt. :)
Parents, leave your kids at home. This place is very clean and I'd like to keep it that way. I don't want someone else touching my toppings! (ok ok...i was kidding about that last comment).
I love this place..now is there any way I can get a Tartini inside my house?! NOW that's a REAL fantasy!
***EDIT*** went there last time and couldn't grab my own samples - nonentheless the worker was very good at assisting me with samples.Listed in: Top Restaurants in the…
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Review from Winifred X.
Santa Clara, CA
Updated - 2/28/2011
do us customers a favor, if you are CLOSING, announce it on your WEBSITE!!!
be responsible to the end at least.... save us a trip and announce it...1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/14/2008
This is my favourite frozen yogurt place in the area, why?
-- deco: I like the clean look, spacious… Read more »
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