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South Park, which until now has been left out in the cold for yogurt options, is home to the latest branch of Caliyogurt, a frozen dessert chain ironically based in Florida.

With a stylish interior of bright lights, pyramidal foam wall appliques and squat outdoor chairs shaded beneath lace umbrellas, Caliyogurt stands out on a block that sees only light pedestrian traffic.

Toppings are standard — berries, nuts, granola and cereals — but it’s the yogurt that’s won me over.  Caliyogurt comes in both plain and pink grapefruit.

Plain drops the kick-in-the-mouth tartness of Pinkberry, but with an equally creamy texture.

Pink grapefruit, on the other hand, is unique in frozen yogurt, retaining the acidic bitterness of grapefruit with a light and pleasant aftertaste.  If you’re unsure whether you’ll enjoy the grapefruit experience, ask for a sample first.

Free WiFi should become available starting Thursday.

Caliyogurt
816 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Sunday-Thursday, 11:00am-10:00pm
Friday-Saturday, 11:00am-12:00am
 caliyogurt.biz