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Tart & Tufo Has Closed its Doors

Before self-serve froyo invaded Morristown, this South Street business had cornered the market.

 

It was only a matter of time.

Before Greenberry's, Morristown Dairy and Zebu Forno packed it in—and before a trio of self-serve frozen yogurt shops decided South Street in Morristown would be where they would stake their claim in the emerging trend—Tart & Tufo listed its South Street (non self-serve) frozen yogurt shop on Garden State Multiple Listing Service for $150,000.

That was in August 2011. Since then, the aforementioned businesses closed and the triple threat of competitors joined the fray. Now, the original server of froyo in Morristown has apparently, finally decided enough was enough.

On Monday, the lights were out and signs were up at Tart & Tufo's store letting customers know they were now closed. No additional explanation was given.

While we do not want to be pessimists, one has to wonder what business might be next?

Related Topics: Business, Frozen Yogurt, Morristown Business, and Self Serve Frozen Yogurt

Matt S

5:54 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012

i think thats it. i cant see the other 3 closing. tart and tufo couldn't compete with self serve, plain and simple

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jimmy cat

6:46 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012

Not surprised. Still sad about Greenberry's & Zebu Forno. They were really committed to the community.

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sabrina

8:25 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012

It is amazing 130.5 Speedwell Ave (Metro Shop) is still open. Everyone around town is talking about what goes on in there and nobody is doing anything about it. Shame on the Morristown Municipality for not protecting the community.

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Virginia Faulkner

8:44 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012

Four frozen yogurt shops within two blocks was clearly more than the town could support. It's a matter of too much competition for one small sliver of the food market.

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Ariadne

7:35 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012

It's too bad. They offered a better product than the other three, just not as many flavors. I thought since they also offered salads and other items, they wouldn't be hurt as much by the other entrants. As far as the others go, they are selling the exact same product so I can't see them all lasting long. Strawberry Fields probably has the best chance since they are right next to the Community Theatre.

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John Erskine

10:41 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012

what is going on at the Metro Shop? you've mentioned at least five times. hope you can back your claims too.

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Cynthia

10:52 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012

As great as it is to see the influx of new businesses and establishments in town, I think the number of frozen yogurt places we now have is a bit (read: completely) overkill, no? I get the hype of self serve frozen yogurt, but Tart and Tufo was certainly a favorite of mine. They made the best smoothies in town and had a really cute atmosphere to hang out and catch up with a friend over coffee, panini, salad, etc. (as opposed to Cups where you can barely hear yourself think over the blaring music). It's sad to see that they are closed. I spent many Saturday and Sunday mornings there! Ugh...on to the next one.

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goodfellahmoorella

12:02 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2012

was this the yogurt place where the girls working there dressed inappropriately? If so good that they closed. I was too embarrased to bring my children in there. Reap what you sow Murphy!

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Cynthia

12:05 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2012

No, that is most likely Cups. It's basically a "Club for Kids"...guess it fits right in with the Sona and Iron Bar theme! Tart and Tufo was really great. Definitely going to miss it.

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LR

4:31 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2012

The employees at "Cups" do not dress inappropriately.

Schmeigle

12:28 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Well that stinks. Thanks for the warning Tart & Tufo. I had bought a groupon for this place that I hadn't fully used up yet. Guess I won't be seeing that money again.

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Cynthia

12:30 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Not true! Contact Groupon and they will give you a credit for your purchase. My boyfriend and I had to do that for a sushi place that suddenly closed, and we got our money back.

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Schmeigle

2:56 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Thanks Cynthia! I will definitely try that!

Paola Valencia

3:39 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2012

no!!! I loved that place! smoothies were the best and the breakfast sandwich was amazing! =(

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Laura

8:13 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2012

what will replace businesses in Morristown, you ask? Why, more banks, of course!

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Susan

9:51 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

Susan
I totally agree with Cynthia. Tart & Tufo had the best quality of all four. I am SO sad that they had to close. Not all frozen yogurts are equally healthy. Which one of the remaining three are the closest to the quality of Tart and Tufo?

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Ariadne

10:26 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

Susan, none of them are as good as Tart & Tufo. The closest I've found is Red Mango in Florham Park. Their quality is better, and more tart, than the rest.

Veronica

10:46 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

Hey guys i was talking to the owner of strawberry fields and he brought up the fact that compared to all the other shops in morristown the carry a healthier yogurt, they carry three to four flavors that the famous bloomingdales carrys like coffee peanut butter plain and of course the strawberry flavor. One upside to the place in the nice clean inviting enviroment everything from the nice employees, the and of the course the music; who doesnt like the beatles. There is also a rumor that there going to start carrying coffee and hot apple cider for the colder months.

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Veronica

10:48 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

Also i forgot to add that they now carry smoothies

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Cynthia

11:05 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

Yes!!! I was going to sy that everything sounded perfect, but what about the smoothies? Thanks for answering the question before I posted! I will definitely be trying it out now.

Veronica

11:47 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

They carry smoothies just ask for john behind the counter. He used to work at tart and tufo so hes bringing over some of there ideas. Like the nutella as a topping for the yogurt which was one of tge reasons i went there

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Lorene

11:40 am on Saturday, October 6, 2012

I really liked Tart&tufo, their crepes & delicious hot chocolate during winter! Now we are left with 3 frozen yogurt places offering the exact same thing ...

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