Yo-Chi

Yo-Chi in Robina, Gold Coast, offers a self-serve experience built around frozen yoghurt and açaí. The idea is to let each customer create their own combination, with yoghurt, toppings and fresh-cut fruit prepared daily on site. Rather than arriving with a fixed dessert menu, you can handcraft something that suits your taste and enjoy it in your own way.

The flavour range includes familiar choices such as Classic Vanilla and Signature Tart, alongside Salted Butterscotch, Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Mango and Strawberry Cream. Coconut and Chocolate are listed as vegan options, while the açaí is made with sustainably sourced premium organic açaí berries and contains less sugar. Cinnamon Banana adds another distinctive choice. The yoghurt is made from real Australian milk and is described as a source of calcium and beneficial probiotics, with the range listed as 98 per cent fat free.

The venue’s atmosphere is centred on openness, creativity and shared enjoyment. Yo-Chi says its spaces are designed to make people of all ages feel welcome, with the self-serve format giving customers room to make their dessert their own. That makes it a natural option for families and groups who want an informal sweet stop, while the customisable format also works for anyone dropping in to build a personal combination. The brand’s emphasis on positive energy and community is reflected in its support for local sports teams, university associations and charities.

Yo-Chi began in Melbourne, where the first venue opened in Balaclava in 2012, and is a family-owned Australian business run by the Allis and Marro families. Its stated focus extends beyond frozen yoghurt, with commitments around community partnerships, local suppliers and reducing single-use plastic. For Robina locals and visitors, Yo-Chi offers more than a set dessert: it is a hands-on frozen yoghurt and açaí stop where the final result is shaped by the person making it.