Yogurtland Guam
Guam may be a small island in Micronesia, but its story is anything but small. Located in the Western Pacific Ocean, Guam blends rich history, strategic significance, and modern development—with an interesting frozen yogurt history.
Claimed by Spain in 1555, Guam was ceded to the United States in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1950, it became an unincorporated U.S. territory, and today it hosts major U.S. naval and air bases, with one-third of its land owned by the U.S. armed forces.
Guam is considered the most developed island in Micronesia, with a GDP per capita of $41,833 in 2022, marking a 9.87% increase from 2021.
Guam’s population of 167,777 reflects a vibrant mix of cultures: Chamorro (indigenous) 34.6%, Filipino 30.7%, Chuukese 7.1%, White 7.2%, Other Pacific Islanders 6.9%, Other Asian 6.7%, Other Groups 11.6%. English is the most commonly spoken language.
The largest city is Dededo (population 44,943), followed by Yigo Village, Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon, Tamuning, and Mangilao Village.
Guam’s Frozen Yogurt History
Yes, Guam has frozen yogurt. Today, only one frozen yogurt shop remains, Yogurtland in Tamuning. Five other froyo shops have since closed, reflecting the challenges of sustaining niche dessert concepts in a small market. The frozen yogurt shops in Guam have mostly been self-serve, part of an international franchise, and mall-based. The preference has been for US-style frozen yogurt shops. Also, since Guam is a U.S. territory, it is easier for U.S.-based businesses to expand to Guam.
Froyo Timeline:
- 2009: Overyberry becomes the first business to offer frozen yogurt on the island. It is counter-serve.
- 2011: Yogurtland introduces self-serve frozen yogurt, a first for Guam.
- 2012: Menchie’s and Tutti Frutti, two multinational froyo franchises, open in Guam
- 2015: Cold Stone Creamery briefly converts its location into a Cold Stone Yogurt Bar, but the self-serve froyo concept lasted only two years before reverting
Guam’s Frozen Yogurt Shops
Current Froyo Shop
- Yogurtland, 267 Chalan San Antonio Monticello Plaza, Tamuning, opened in 2012.
Closed Froyo Shops
- Menchie’s, Micronesia Mall 1088 West Marine Corps Drive Dededo, may have opened in 2012 and closed in 2015.
- Overyberry, Grand Plaza Hotel, Tumon, opened in 2009, had two froyo flavors. It’s also listed as Very Berry. The café served sandwiches, waffles, smoothies, and drinks. The last post was in 2014.
- Tutti Frutti, Micronesia Mall 1088 W Marine Corps Dr Dededo, opened in 2012 and closed in 2021. It was co-branded with Robeks.
- Tutti Frutti, 1411 Pale San Vitores Road | Pacific Place, Tumon, Guam, Mariana Islands, Tumon, グアム 96913-4232 opened in May 2012, the second location also co-branded with Robeks. Self-serve froyo. Closed in 2021.
- Yogurtland, Agana Shopping Center, CTR 302 S Local No. 1, Colonia Juarez, opened in 2011 and closed in 2023. It’s listed as temporarily closed on Yogurtland’s website, but locals say that the space has been cleared out.
Still Open But No Longer Offers Soft Serve Froyo
Cold Stone Creamery (formerly Cold Stone Yogurt Bar), 199 Chalan San Antonio, Tamuning, 96913, was the first CSC to open in Guam in 2004 and was also the home of Cold Stone Creamery’s self-serve frozen yogurt concept at Guam Premier Outlets. Cold Stone Yogurt Bar may have opened in Guam in 2015. The sign was changed to Cold Stone Creamery (unknown year). Last yogurt review in 2016.
Guam has its share of frozen dessert shops, including shops that offer ice cream, rolled ice cream, taiyaki ice cream, Japanese soft serve ice cream, and shaved ice. Frozen yogurt had its day from 2009 – 2015 and has yet to see a revival. But on an island with a population of under 200,000, it would be difficult to sustain multiple frozen yogurt shops.
See the froyo shops of Guam on our Pinterest board, Froyo in Guam.
