Yo-Chi

Yo-Chi brings self-serve frozen yoghurt and açaí to Prahran, giving you the freedom to build your own dessert from a selection of flavours and toppings. The idea is simple: start with yoghurt or açaí, then create a combination that suits your taste and mood. It is a hands-on format rather than a fixed menu, with the brand describing its yoghurt as a canvas for customers to make their own dessert.

The flavour line-up includes familiar choices such as Classic Vanilla and Cookies & Cream, along with Signature Tart, Salted Butterscotch, Mango and Strawberry Cream. There are also vegan options, including Chocolate and Coconut, while the açaí is made with sustainably sourced premium organic açaí berries and contains less sugar. Yo-Chi says its yoghurt is made with real Australian milk, contains live and active cultures, is a source of calcium and is 98% fat free. Freshly cut fruit is prepared on site each day, adding another option for building your bowl.

The brand’s venues are intended to feel welcoming to people of all ages, with an emphasis on creativity and making something personal. That makes the Prahran shop a flexible choice for a casual dessert stop, whether you are choosing a familiar flavour, trying a vegan option or putting together an unconventional mix. The self-serve approach also works well for groups with different preferences, while solo visitors can keep things as simple or elaborate as they like.

Yo-Chi began in Melbourne, opening its first venue in Balaclava in September 2012, and remains a family-owned Australian business run by the Allis and Marro families. Its wider work includes partnerships with local community groups such as sports teams, university associations and charities. The business also says it is working towards more sustainable retail practices, including action on single-use plastic. For a build-your-own frozen dessert in Melbourne, Yo-Chi Prahran offers a clear point of difference through choice, self-service and a strong local identity.