Some Lumberjacks may have heard of FroYo (also known as frozen yogurt), and until recently, there weren’t any spots in Nacogdoches that served the delicious and healthy treat. However, Chilly Fillmores and The Frozen G.O.A.T., two of Nacogdoches’ newest restaurant additions, opened in the last 6 months and serve a variety of flavors.
So what exactly is Frozen Yogurt? It is a blend of milk product, sweeteners and yogurt cultures. Many people who have a protein allergy or lactose intolerance, can enjoy frozen yogurt. The culturing process makes yogurt more digestible than milk based ice cream. Frozen yogurt, depending on what is used to sweeten it, and other ingredients can be much healthier than ice cream. However, this is not always true and many places have yogurt flavors labeled, “sugar free” or “low calorie”.
Chilly Fillmore’s was the FroYo pioneer in Nacogdoches. Chilly Fillmores opened at the start of the summer, right across from campus on North Street, and has been packed every since. The have a heated outside seating area, which is a favorite among customers. They offer several flavors with swirl options, and so many toppings, from cinnamon toast crunch cereal to bacon bits! They also have seasonal flavors in rotation at this time of year. They also have a rewards card for frequent visitors.
The Frozen G.O.A.T, (Greatest of all tastes) just opened a little over a month ago on North Street, next to Bullritos. They offer several flavors of frozen yogurt and sorbet, with swirl options as well. They also have several toppings. The Frozen Goat has healthy FroYo options as well. The Frozen G.O.A.T. even has a texting service that sends you major discounts when you join!
Both establishments change yogurt flavors 2-4 times a month, so there is almost always something new to try. Our staff recommends these flavors:
Chilly Fillmores The Frozen G.O.A.T
Blackberry tart Mango Sorbet
Apple pie Island Banana
Cake Batter Pumpkin Pie
Both Chilly Fillmore’s and The Frozen G.O.A.T. cost $.42 an ounce, so stop by and pick up an affordable and healthy alternative to ice cream!