
Yo-Chi
A build-your-own self-serve frozen-yoghurt spot in the CBD — 4.6 stars from 900-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Yo-Chi brings its self-serve frozen yoghurt and açaí concept to Brisbane CBD, giving you the freedom to create your own dessert rather than choosing from a fixed menu. The brand describes its yoghurt as a canvas: visitors can build a personal combination from the available flavours and toppings, with freshly cut fruit prepared on site each day. It is a straightforward setup for anyone who likes to mix, match and decide how much of each element goes into the final bowl.
The flavour range includes familiar choices such as Classic Vanilla, Signature Tart, Cookies & Cream and Mango, alongside more distinctive options including Salted Butterscotch, Strawberry Cream and Cinnamon Banana. Coconut and Chocolate are vegan, while the açaí offering is made with premium organic açaí berries and has less sugar. Yo-Chi also says its yoghurt is made with real Australian milk and contains live, active probiotic cultures. These details give the menu a broad appeal, whether you prefer something creamy and traditional, fruit-led or plant-based.
The venue is designed as a welcoming social space rather than a formal dessert stop. Yo-Chi’s story centres on creating places where people of all ages feel comfortable, with the self-serve format adding a hands-on element to the visit. That makes the Brisbane CBD location a natural option for families, groups and casual catch-ups, while the create-your-own approach also works for a solo treat when you want complete control over your dessert. The website does not provide venue-specific details about seating, accessibility or opening hours, so it is worth checking those before visiting.
Yo-Chi is a family-owned Australian business founded by the Allis and Marro families. The first venue opened in Melbourne’s Balaclava in 2012, and the brand says it now aims to expand across the country. Its broader focus includes working with local sports teams, university associations and charities, as well as pursuing more sustainable retail practices and reducing single-use plastic. For Brisbane diners, that adds some context to a dessert brand built around self-expression, community involvement and frozen yoghurt made for sharing.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 10:00 – 22:30
- TuesdayToday
- 10:00 – 22:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 22:30
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 22:30
- Friday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 22:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 90
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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