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Muriel's Greek Yogurt Ice Cream

Name: Muriel's Greek Yogurt Ice Cream
Address: Coral Village 2. Avenida Alemania Los Corales, Bávaro, Punta Cana 23000 Dominican Republic, AW

casual

dessert

Muriel's Greek Yogurt Ice Cream is a $$ dessert casual restaurant in Bávaro; walk-ins welcome.

About

Muriel's sits in Coral Village 2 in Los Corales, Bávaro, doing one thing: Greek yogurt ice cream. It's the kind of spot tourists stumble into after dinner and then come back to twice more before they fly home. The yogurt base makes it lighter than standard ice cream but still creamy enough to feel like dessert, not a health move. Toppings run the usual circuit—fresh fruit, nuts, local honey—and you build your own cup or cone at the counter. The shop is small, more of a walk-up situation than a sit-down spot, though there are a few tables if you want to linger. Prices are reasonable for the area, and portions are generous. It's become a regular stop for families and couples looking for something sweet that doesn't sit heavy in the heat. Cash and card both work. Open late most nights, which matters when you're wandering Los Corales after dark.

At a glance

Area: Bávaro
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: dessert
Dietary options: —

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