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COMING SOON: New frozen yogurt spot brings international flavours to North Adelaide

A sweet new spot is coming to O’Connell Street in North Adelaide this February – ‘Fro Yoh’ is a fresh frozen yogurt store, ready to bring something different to SA.

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A sweet new spot is coming to O’Connell Street in North Adelaide this February – ‘Fro Yoh’ is a fresh frozen yogurt store, ready to serve up something different to SA. Created by husband-and-wife duo Jad and Rachelle El Banna, Fro Yoh will bring international-inspirjaed flavours, premium toppings, and a funky retro-style fit-out that’s sure to turn heads.

The couple, who also own the popular St George’s Bakehouse next door, are no strangers to the hospitality industry. Having spent over 20 years working in chicken shops, Jad and Rachelle are now venturing into the frozen yogurt market. Their experience in running St George’s, where they’ve been for the past two and a half years, has given them a deep understanding of customer service and the importance of creating a community-focused space.

“Looking at the street, it’s beautiful, with a great vibe, but we noticed something was missing,” Owner Jad El Banna says. “The inspiration for us really was that frozen yogurt is just popping off at the moment – it’s such a fun concept of going in and building it yourself. We took that and found a great spot in O’Connell Street, and we started putting the dream together.”

Fro Yoh is set to stand out from the crowd with a focus on having not just classic flavours, but a range of exciting new options inspired by Jad and Rachelle’s Lebanese heritage.

“We go to Lebanon most years and try all these new ice-creams and frozen yogurt flavours that are out of this world, stuff you don’t actually see here,” Jad says. “We want to come with something unique. We want to bring a difference to the rest of the market.”

Expect to find a mix of adventurous and classic flavours at Fro Yoh, including pistachio, taro, chocolate, vanilla, and the popular acai bowl base. Jad says they plan to rotate flavours regularly, introducing new options and keeping things fresh based on customer feedback.

When it comes to toppings, Fro Yoh will have all the classic choices, but Jad and Rachelle want to take it a step further with more premium options. Think fresh cut fruit, cheesecakes, and other high-quality toppings that take the entire frozen yogurt experience to the next level.

The aesthetic of Fro Yoh will be just as fresh as the treats they’re serving up. Rachelle El Banna has taken the lead on the shop’s design, creating a space that’s retro, with a playful pink colour scheme and simplistic style. They wanted the fit-out to feel uplifting, with lighting that brings everything together.

While Fro Yoh in North Adelaide will be their first frozen yogurt store, Jad and Rachelle have big plans for the future, with hopes to open several more locations across the state.

“We put our minds together and said, we want to do something that Adelaide hasn’t seen yet. We want to bring flavours in that no one has, so really our inspiration comes in giving to the people,” Jad says.

With the nearby college students likely to be a big part of their customer base, Fro Yoh is set to become a popular hangout for young people on O’Connell Street. Jad and Rachelle are excited to open their doors, hopefully by the first week of February, and share their passion with the local community.

What: Fro Yoh
When: Coming soon – expected to open early February 2025
Where: O’Connell Street, North Adelaide
Instagram: @fro_yoh
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