As a college student, going out for a frozen treat can be expensive. So we decided to compare two places within walking distance of campus, located on Beach Drive.
We reviewed Kilwins, an ice cream and sweets shop and My Yogurt Cafe (MYC), a business that sells frozen yogurt.
To some, the debate over flavor and healthiness with frozen treats may not be a big deal. For others, however, it is an important detail. So based on our experience at the two shops, we will try to offer some help in the debate over frozen yogurt or ice-cream.
The first and probably most important factor to any college student is price. We just can’t spend $5 on one scoop of either dessert. That’s where Kilwins doesn’t cut it. The price for a cup with one scoop of ice cream is $4.69.
MYC does things a bit differently. There is a selection of cup sizes, frozen yogurt and toppings. You have the option to pay as much or as little as you want at $0.59 an ounce. Not only that, but MYC is a part of the Bulls in the Burg program, so we get a 25 percent discount. So in terms of price, MYC comes out on top.
The next factor is flavor options. Kilwins takes the cake. There really is something for everyone. The flavors range from traditional chocolate to more creative selections, such as orange-pineapple.
MYC, on the other hand, lacks in the flavor department. There are 12 flavors of more standard fare, like coffee and vanilla. But the toppings more than make up for that. Fruits, hot fudge, myriad chocolates and nuts make the simple flavors into a one-of-a-kind creation. So while Kilwins takes the flavor department, MYC is the better choice for toppings.
The last factor is distance, which shouldn’t be an issue since Kilwins and MYC # located almost right next to each other on Beach Drive # are an easy 10- to 15-minute walk from campus. And even if you don’t live on campus, it’s not too out of the way for anyone living in St. Petersburg. With plenty of parking on the street, there isn’t much competition to get to either of these places.
Taking all of these factors into consideration, we believe that My Yogurt Cafe and frozen yogurt is the winner. Its prices, 25 percent student discount and overall selection of flavors and toppings make it the better choice. Kilwins is not entirely out of the race, because of its equal distance and edge in flavor. But the prices may be a little too expensive for a college budget due to the lack of a student discount. So in the debate, frozen yogurt wins this round.
If you go:
My Yogurt Cafe is at 234 Beach Drive NE, and offers a 25 percent discount to USF students.
Kilwins is at 222 Beach Drive NE.
