Menchie's Yogurt Is Readers' Choice

Acworth readers have chosen the frozen yogurt franchise as the winner in this week's Readers' Choice.

Congratulations to Menchie's on winning this week's Acworth Patch Readers' Choice for having readers' favorite frozen yogurt in town. The Acworth Menchie's franchise owned by Randy Elias and Scott Paton was opened in February of 2011. The shop located on Cobb Parkway offers a rotating selection of frozen yogurt flavors, such as blueberry tart, chocolate, French vanilla, Irish mint, pistachio and pumpkin. Many of the flavors come in healthy formats such as gluten-free, low fat and non-sugar added. Patrons serve themselves frozen yogurt and add a selection of toppings. Prices are based upon weight. “We think the new concept and high quality of the product gives consumers a dessert option in the neighborhood,” said Paton at Menchie's grand …

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Your Favorite Frozen Yogurt?

Tell us about your favorite places in Acworth with votes, ratings and reviews.

This week in Readers' Choice, we want to know about the one place that has your favorite frozen yogurt in Acworth. Here are the choices listed in our business directory: Cast a click for your favorite in the poll below; voting is open until 9 a.m. Friday. We can't add any shops to this poll, but if your favorite is missing, tell us in the comments below so we'll know for next time. The winner will be determined by Acworth Patch based on poll results and reviews of the establishments in our business directory. Click on a spot listed above to give it a rating of one to five stars and write a review. If we have a tie, we'll use positive comments as a tiebreaker, so let us know below why your choice is your favorite. We'll announce the winner …

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Food Adventures

Making Magic with Mango

Bring sunshine to your plate and palate with sweet mangoes.

There is something about mangoes. Despite the hustle and bustle of everyday life, eating a mango transports me to a tropical paradise, even if for just a moment. Mangoes, sweet fruits that emulate sunshine, have been tied to myths and legends that span thousands of years and throughout multiple religions and cultures. Their sustainability is a testament to their vitality. They range in color, texture and flavor, and varieties available throughout the states. Even so, mangoes are typically produced in tropical climates and exported from places such as India, the Caribbean, Haiti, and South America (This explains my dreamy, escape -from-reality daydreams). Whether eaten raw or cooked, as snack, an accompaniment with a protein or in a dessert…

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Great Escape: Sweet Treats

Why not indulge your taste buds (and not your waistline) with Frozen Yogurt?

Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening. It’s your time. Take it.   Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. Tired of the late night coffee shop routine? Put the kids to bed and head over to Menchie's in Acworth for a yummy indulgence that won't stretch your budget or waistline. Menchie's carries gluten-free, fat free and sugar free yogurts. A few yummy grown-up flavors include cake batter, red velvet and dulce de leche. Open until midnight on Friday and Saturdays, it is a great place meet…

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Menchie's Comes to Acworth

Popular frozen yogurt chain is officially welcomed to the city by Mayor Allegood, city officials.

For Randy Elias and Scott Paton, franchising is as simple as going next door. The pair owns the Moe's Southwest Grill at 3348 Cobb Parkway and has recently opened the Menchie's Frozen Yogurt at the opposite end of the building. On Friday, Mayor Tommy Allegood performed a ribbon-cutting ceremony and officially welcomed Menchie's to the city. “Six years ago, Moe's was the biggest thing in Atlanta,” said Elias. “We were lucky to snap up a franchise in Acworth.” Ever since, Elias and Paton's commitment to the community has proven key in their business. With the downturn of the economy, this community-first approach has been vital in the continued growth of the partnership. An example of the pair's desire to improve Acworth will come on …

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