We have mentioned many ice cream delights in our blog...TCBY got a recent nod.....Dairy Delight was even mentioned, but how about the newest and most unique dairy wonder...Yogurt Mountain. It has been mentioned by the bookends before, but after the soliloquy given by Kathy about what is assumed to be tuscaloosa's best place for a sweet treat, I offer a rebuttal. Yogurt Mountain, or more affectionately referred to as Yo- Mo, is one of the most wonderful experiences that Tuscaloosa has to offer (as well as a location in Birmingham). Imagine, you are sitting at home in the vortex watching Grey's Anatomy and suddenly, as Owen and Christina fight for the fiftieth time this season, a craving hits. You walk downstairs to survey what might possibly be in the kitchen: bagels...No...chips...No way...that soup that has been there since our Freshman year...HECK No. What do you want? Let's see, I'm female, I want Ice cream. So we all pile in one car, never Jody's :) , and we all go to Yogurt Mountain.
1. The Big Cup: When you go in you get the biggest cup I have ever seen. I know what the owners are trying to get you to do is fill it to the brim so you will inevitably pay 11 dollars and gain 16 pounds, but I love this cup because you will never spill anything! It's awesome!
2. The Yogurt: Lining the walls are at least 12 different types of yogurt ranging from the traditional flavors to cookies and cream and coffee.
3. The Toppings: OMG! cereal, cookies, fruit, candy, mud, brownies, nuts, rocks, peppermints, cheesecake, toffee, sauces, syrup, blood, marshmallows, dirt...haha just kidding, but seriously, any topping you could possibly crave!
4. You Mix It All Yourself: Everyone hates when they have a disgruntled server at TCBY who skimps on the yogurt or toppings, or simply just isn't jolly enough for me! Here, you put what you want and how much you want!
5. You Pay By The Ounce: After making your creation, you weigh it at the register and depending on much it weighs that is how much you pay. Here is where Yo-Mo gets a bad rep. I realize it cannot compare to the 1.99 special at TCBY, but look at what you are getting at Yo-Mo....EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT! you cannot put a price on happiness.
* On a side note: Gluttony can be found in many forms. If you practice gluttony at Yo-Mo you will have a big belly and an empty wallet. Just a warning.*
But if you don't go wild, you can have a satisfying treat filled with delicious things that you chose for a satisfying price.
Yogurt Mountain is overwhelming but delicious. Be prepared to spend at least 20 minutes picking out your toppings on your first visit, but I can guarantee that you will enjoy every second!
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