As someone who easily demolishes a 32-ounce container of Greek yogurt in less than three days after every trip to the grocery store, you can imagine my excitement when I found out about a new frozen Greek yogurt place opening just 8 miles away from campus. Upon discovering a rose flavor on its menu, it took everything in me to not beeline to the shop. Luckily for me, The UCSD Guardian attended Go Greek Yogurt’s grand opening in Del Mar and sampled its menu.

I expected Go Greek’s interior design to resemble your typical froyo shop. That assumption was partly true — it had the staple self-serve yogurt machines beside a display of topping options — but its upscale aesthetics had me reaching for my phone to post an Instagram story. The elegant white walls and rich blue tiling whisked me off to a picturesque Greek town bordering the salty sea, directly where Go Greek sources and imports its ingredients from.

I was offered a sample of the regular yogurt bowls and was curious about how it would compare to its more popular frozen Greek yogurt. At first bite, I was surprised by how light the yogurt was, as I’m used to the thick, creamy standard that Fage 0% has set for me. Despite the unexpected texture, the yogurt definitely excelled in the taste department. I sampled the plain tart, one of the permanent flavors, alongside hazelnut and rose, which are seasonal. 

Plain tart was a perfect control flavor and reminded me of everything I love about Greek yogurt — sweet but not overbearingly so, and neutral enough to pair with just about anything. Hazelnut, in contrast, had a slightly richer, nuttier profile. Considering I don’t typically reach for hazelnut, I was almost thrown off by its earthy edge. Somehow, though, Go Greek made it bearable — even enjoyable. I almost considered getting it as a full order, growing accustomed to the coffee-like flavor. However, rose was by far my favorite. The taste was most similar to the plain tart, but with a subtle floral twist. It had just the perfect hint of rose — adding a faint sweetness without straying into a chemical flavor, as florals sometimes can.

Absolutely entranced by the flavor, I immediately requested a small bowl of the rose, then started crafting the perfect topping lineup. Where most traditional froyo places offer candy toppings, Go Greek instead has a wide variety of fruits, nuts, and seeds, providing a great alternative for people seeking low-sugar options — or for people who want to channel their inner “bear-foraging-for-sustencance” spirit. At a helpful employee’s suggestion, I paired blueberries with goji berries and dark chocolate curls. The berries were perfectly ripe and added an extra fruity kick to the floral base, while the chocolate curls provided a crunch to contrast against the otherwise creamy texture. 

I was also surprised by how quickly the line moved. The opening day crowd was monstrous, stretching far past neighboring shops. However, the employees handled it with ease, working with each person to ensure their visit was quick, efficient, and satisfactory. 

Go Greek was a fantastic experience all around with an Instagram-worthy atmosphere and delicious variety of yogurt options. If I were to go back, I would definitely try the vegan yogurt and other topping options, such as kiwi or avocado. It’s important to note that this yogurt shop is definitely on the pricier side; each individual topping costs extra, on top of an already steep base price — $1.35 per ounce of frozen yogurt and $10.99 for a small bowl of fresh yogurt, definitely less economically sound than good ol’ Yogurt World. Even so, with the location’s proximity to campus and quality service, I can’t help but recommend it.