The Sweet Surprise of Sweet Frog

 The Sweet Surprise of Sweet Frog  

    Do you remember that hangout you used to go to with all your friends after school?  You know the place…the one with the brightly painted walls, clean tables and floors, good music being piped in over the intercom and the friendly, welcoming staff who always remembered your name?

     Of course you don’t.  You don’t remember it, because, unless you grew up on the set of a sitcom like “Happy Days” of “Saved by the Bell,” establishments like this never really existed.  That is, of course, until now.

     “Sweet Frog” premium frozen yogurt, located in the plaza at 1625 Loop 256 Palestine, TX, is just such a place.  Simply entering “Sweet Frog” harkens one back to a time when a good, quality product and top-tier customer service were the goals set by any merchant.  In this day and age, one of warehouse grocery stores and fast food restaurants, it is a welcome surprise, indeed. 

     Walking into “Sweet Frog,” one is immediately taken back by the décor.  The walls are painted in solid, pastel colors, and the bright lights confirm the shop’s absolute cleanliness, so necessary but so rarely seen in eateries today.  Though filled with happy customers on any given day, the staff is never too busy to greet you with a smile when you walk in and ask you how you are doing.  They inquire if you are a first time visitor, and if so, they cheerfully explain how the “Sweet Frog” model works.

     Against the back wall are many soft-serve yogurt machines that dispense some of the most decadent treats you could imagine.  Flavors ranging form traditional plain yogurt to their pumpkin pie flavor to the more exotic tropical fare are just a few of the many choices one has to wrestle with before they finally decide on their delicious frozen treat.  Of course, for those who don’t want to be bound by one single flavor, perhaps a mix in their small, medium or large cups may be in order.  And, if you aren’t sure if a particular flavor is for you, there are tiny cups always at hand for you to sample as many yogurts as you would like.  (Note:  This was of particular use to me, as I wasn’t sure if a caramel flavored frozen yogurt was for me.  In short, it was…and it was delicious).

     Once the chilly goodness is procured, there are literally dozens of toppings to choose from to help you perfect your indulgent creation.  Do you want almonds and gummy bears?  Done.  Perhaps some chocolate rocks and fresh kiwi?  Not a problem.  Let your imagination soar as you personalize your own symphony of sweets.  The yogurt is then weighed on a scale and the customer is charged by the ounce.  In this way, the cost is also ultimately up to you.

     So, if you’re traveling through Palestine and are in the mood for a personalized confection and some of the best customer service around…or if you are a resident who has yet to partake of this little gem, “Sweet Frog” is most definitely the place for you.  Who knows?  It may actually become that hangout you never had!