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Something about the name Village Yogurt might give you the impression that it was a frozen yogurt shop. But don’t be fooled.

Village Yogurt is actually a health food diner, known for it’s vegetarian fare and celebrity clientele. It does offer fro-yo, almost as an afterthought.

(We might add that it is above 14th St. and so technically in Chelsea, not the Village. Perhaps a better name would be Chelsea Veggies).

The store is, shall we say, unassuming. Revered by some as a relic of old New York, avoided by others who find it dingy.

The yogurt itself comes in two flavors, plain and chocolate. A cup of yogurt doesn’t come with fruit or other toppings. We were disappointed that they wouldn’t give samples.

We decided to try a Fitz, which is a shake made out of yogurt and seltzer. We hoped it would be fizzy like a float, but they put in so little seltzer that it was essentially just blended yogurt.

The Village Yogurt may be a lovely health food diner, but if you are looking for frozen yogurt, keep looking.

Hours: 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday

Price: $3.95 small frozen yogurt; $4.35 small regular shake

Special Diets: Yogurt is fat free; kosher; about 100 calories per half cup

Phone: (212) 929-3752