At first glance it’s easy to group Fraiche Yogurt shop in Palo Alto, California, with the onslaught of fro-yo stores that have begun to sweep the nation. From the trendy Pinkberry to the classic TCBY it’s apparent that we have a hearty appetite for this light and frosty treat. The bad news is most commercial frozen yogurt isn’t actually yogurt at all. Most of what you find lacks the beneficial live cultures that make yogurt, well…yogurt. Not the case with Fraiche (pronounced fresh) Yogurt Shop - the innovative creators behind Fraiche take a different approach and start with organic milk and hand selected probiotic bacteria to produce the healthiest yogurts, both fresh and frozen, in their on-site mini-dairy. I assure you, this is one yogurt shop truly worthy of a trend.

Their yogurts come in three non-frozen unsweetened Greek-style versions: non-fat, low-fat, and whole milk. You can order it served plain or adorned with an array of toppings. You can opt for single servings or take-home quarts. They make the frozen yogurt of my dreams, but they also sell fresh, non-frozen yogurt, which helps make Fraiche a wonderful breakfast or after-school destination. On my recent visit, just as the sun was coming up, I started my day with a fantastic bowl of warm steel-cut oatmeal, a dollop of smooth whole-milk yogurt, and a scoop each of coconut shavings, toasted walnuts, and anti-oxidant rich pomegranate seeds. Sadly I don't live near this little probiotic mecca. While attempting to enjoy my usual breakfast routine the morning after my visit, all I could do was hope that the blitz of new fro-yo stores in the neighborhood brings along a Fraiche Yogurt Shop to my street corner soon.

Fraiche Yogurt Shop Menu

Organic Greek-Style Yogurt
Non-fat, 2%, and Whole Milk

Organic Frozen Yogurt
Natural, Chocolate, and Soy

Toppings Bar*
Strawberries
Blueberries
Blackberries
Kiwi
Blackberries
Bananas
Ripe Fruit Purees
Handmade Granola
Toasted Shaved Coconut
Toasted Walnut Pieces
Toasted Almonds
Graham Crackers
Shaved Callebaut Chocolate (hand-shaved from a huge bar of chocolate)
Honey: Wildflower, Clover, or Sage
Vermont Maple Syrup
* Fruit offerings change seasonally and shaved coconut and nuts are toasted fresh on premises for best flavor.

Blue Bottle Coffee
Fraiche picks up their organic, fair-trade beans from this artisinal, microroaster within 24 hours of roasting for optimum freshness. Served hot or iced.

Baked Goods
Made in small-batches with the highest quality ingredients, and with minimal added sugars by Fraiche’s own baker Jennifer Musty. Includes crunchy granola and a range of scrumptious cookies, such as the fresh-baked warm chocolate chip cookies served in the afternoon.

Fraiche Yogurt
644 Emerson Street
Palo Alto, California 94301
(512)300-5339

Monday- Thursday 7:00am – 10:30pm
Friday 7:00am – 11:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 11:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-10:30pm
www.fraicheyogurt.com

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