# Artisanal Yogurt Bars Astarté Yogurt Bar Boasts Hand-Crafted and Locally Sourced Treats By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-03-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astart-yogurt-bar References: [astarte](http://www.astarte.ca/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/astarteyogurt/) Astarté Yogurt Bar is a Toronto-based business that takes its desserts seriously in an effort to appeal to a demographic of urbanites with a refined palette. Inspired by craft cocktail bars, this yogurt cafe rejects a traditional self-serve business model in exchange for knowledgable staff who hand-crafts the cafe's custom [yogurt bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noosa-mixins) and [frozen yogurt blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-about-mixmi-froyo). Acting as baristas or yogurt mixologists of sorts, Astarté Yogurt Bar's staff creates artisanal dessert creations that will appeal to foodies with an appreciation for [guilt-free treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kefir-soft-serve). Made with all-natural and locally sourced ingredients, each of the cafe's menu items is more impressive than the last. Some of the yogurt bar's most notable menu items include 'Peanut Butter & Strawberry,' 'Blueberry & Lavender' and 'Lemon & Poppy Seed' froyo creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artisanal Desserts:** The trend of hand-crafted desserts made with locally sourced and all-natural ingredients is growing, providing opportunities for businesses to appeal to foodies with refined palates. - **Customized Ordering:** Custom yogurt and frozen yogurt ordering replaces the traditional self-serve model, providing opportunities to offer personalized dessert creations. - **Knowledgeable Staff:** Knowledgeable staff who hand-craft desserts like mixologists is a trend inspired by cocktail bars, providing opportunities for businesses to appeal to customers looking for a unique experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Frozen Yogurt Shops:** Frozen yogurt shops can capitalize on the trend of artisanal, customized, and hand-crafted desserts made with locally sourced and all-natural ingredients, as well as knowledgeable staff creating a unique experience for customers. - **Cocktail Bars:** Cocktail bars can expand into the dessert market and offer hand-crafted creations made with all-natural and locally sourced ingredients, allowing customers to indulge in guilt-free treats. - **Farm-to-table Restaurants:** Farm-to-table restaurants can offer hand-crafted and unique dessert options made with all-natural and locally sourced ingredients to complement their farm-fresh menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft-Pink Wellness Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yorkville-village.md) - [Chocolatier-Inspired Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-yasso-frozen-greek-yogurt-bars.md) - [Greek Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chara.md) - [Stretchy Yogurt Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretchy-yogurt.md) - [Low-Sugar Frozen Yogurt Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightened-greek-yogurt-bars.md) - [Decadent Yogurt Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decadent-yogurt-snacks.md) - [Artisanal Youth Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastoret.md) - [Better-for-You Frozen Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-fruit-bars.md) - [Indulgent Frozen Yogurt Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igo-frozen-yogurt.md)