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Viral Madrid-based Greek yogurt ice cream brand Myka just opened its first U.S. store in Miami

It’s high-end frozen Greek yogurt with more than 30 toppings to choose from, all made in-house.

Gerrish Lopez
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Gerrish Lopez
Time Out Contributor, US
Myka Greek frozen yogurt
Photograph: Courtesy Myka/Rivani
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A city can never have too many ice cream shops, and Miami's newest one is a European sensation. Myka, the Greek yogurt ice cream brand from Madrid with a cult following across Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, just opened its first-ever U.S. location inside the historic Lincoln Theatre on Lincoln Road.

Myka Miami
Photograph: Courtesy Lemon Pop

Myka isn’t straight up frozen yogurt, but it’s not traditional ice cream either. The brand works with premium yogurt imported weekly from Greece, then blended with pasteurized milk and high-end kefir. The result is dense, creamy and slightly tangy, with the protein and probiotic benefits of the yogurt intact with no artificial additives. It's a delicious dessert you can absolutely justify.

Myka Miami
Photograph: Courtesy Myka/Rivani

Founded in Madrid by chef Natalia Morales and entrepreneur Javier Ezquerro, Myka started as a small artisanal concept and quickly took off. In less than two years, it’s expanded to more than 175 franchises across 16 countries. Miami gets the honor of being first in the U.S.

Freshness and customization are key to its success. Every Myka location includes an in-store workshop, where the ice cream and toppings are made fresh daily. There are more than 30 toppings to choose from, including handmade crumbles, fruit compotes, granolas and their standout baklava. Bases range from their classic Greek frozen yogurt to rotating seasonal flavors and fruit sorbets that are vegan and lactose-free.

Myka Miami
Photograph: Courtesy Myka/Rivani

And the setting? Spot-on. The Lincoln Theatre, now owned by developer Robert Rivani, is one of Miami Beach’s most recognizable Art Deco landmarks. Rivani has been investing heavily in reimagining Lincoln Road as something more cultural and design-driven, and Myka fits neatly into that vision. This flagship location is meant to be an immersive experience, transporting patrons to the Mediterranean through its cool, calm design and of course the flavors of the yogurt itself.

Myka Miami
Photograph: Courtesy Lemon Pop

After Miami, Myka plans to expand into other U.S. and Latin American cities in 2026. Follow along at @myka_greek.usa.

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