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Red Mango

3.5 star rating
based on 62 reviews

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt  [Edit]

Neighborhood: Lakeview
2806 N Clark St
(between Broadway St & Diversey Pky)
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 296-6304
Nearest Transit:

Diversey (Purple Express, Brown)

Price Range:
$
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Street
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

62 reviews for Red Mango

Review Highlights   

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"…flavors to choose from: Original, Green Tea, Pomegranate, and Tangomonium…" (in 4 reviews)
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"Pomegranate fro-yo with dark chocolate mini chips and raspberries." (in 15 reviews)
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"Add some super fresh raspberries and mini dark chocolate chips." (in 6 reviews)
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Johnny T.

Chicago, IL

3 star rating
11/2/2009

It's better than Berry Chill...but I just don't get this fro-yo thing, I guess.  

When I was a lad, frozen yogurt was just a way for your big aunt Rita to justify getting some ice cream in the summertime with the rest of the family.  "Oh honey, this ain't ice cream.  It's froozen yogurt.  It's different!"  It didn't taste that different.  I should know.  I spent my teen years working in ice cream/frozen yogurt shops.  It was creamy, sweet, soft and came in flavors like 'chocolate.'

Now, frozen yogurt is fro-yo.  It's still soft, bit it doesn't taste much like ice cream.  It tastes, literally, like frozen yogurt.  It comes in flavors like 'gossamyr' and 'contemplation.'  This isn't as much as dessert as it is a trick.

That said, the folks at Red Mango are very nice.  I think that you get a great value for your money and the topping bar is fairly expansive.  Their fruit is always fresh and, honestly, I would enjoy getting two or three fruits with a smattering of fro-yo mixed between.  If this really is 'frozen yogurt,'  let's go all the way and serve it Dannon's style.  Either mix the ingredients together or put the fruit on the bottom.  You see this?  I am all about the great ideas.  .

..but, seriously, I am expecting a cut of this action...

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Allan M.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
10/19/2009

Let me just say I was really glad this location opened, since I disliked how cramped their Evanston location was. Fro-yo wise, this still remains my favorite of a few such places I've tried, even over Berry Chill. Lines go faster here, the employees at both Red Mango locations I've tried are more chill and don't mind if I ask questions, unlike Berry Chill where they tend to more rush you through the line and give a less direct answer. And I prefer tart-style yogurt over kefir, for sure.

I only bet if they had as many toppings as Berry Chill does(and some of the toppings I've only seen there), I probably wouldn't have any inclination to return to BC at all. And just a matter of time before I get around to trying some of their special flavors...

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James E.

Chicago, IL

1 star rating
9/12/2009

"Are you sure you want me to tell you?" I asked my husband as he was eating his green tea yogurt.  He paused to think about it.  I wasn't going to give him more than one warning, but I knew if I told him what the green tea yogurt tasted like to me, he wouldn't want any more of it.

We sat in silence as I tried to eat my original flavored yogurt. Which tasted like chalk to me. About half way through the dish, I decided that I would eat the remaining blueberries and then give up.  

The hubs also got the pomegranate (which I'm always tempted to spell palmagranite) which tasted just fine - edible for sure, but not something I would ever really crave.

"Ok, what is it?" He said.  

Fair warning, but I just wanted to be sure before I ruined his evening.  So I dug my spoon in to the green side of his pink & green swirl. Placed the half-full spoon in my mouth and braced myself.  The wave of emotions couldn't be stifled and my face reacted immediately - "UGH!" I can't remember the last time my face contorted in that way.

Now, the question you come across every now and then in a relationship: do I tell the truth or spare my partner the pain?

"Well..." I thought, "he asked for it."

I paused. "Well, have you ever had a fish as a pet?" I said and he nodded. "That's fish food."

He chuckled, but it didn't seem to ring a bell.  Then he dug his spoon in one more time. And it registered: "Oh my god! UGH!"  It was his last spoonful.

We wound up giving up on our fro-yo adventure. And that's why we feel Red Mango deserves one star - we will never be back.  

We should have gone to Berry Chill.

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Susan S.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
10/27/2009

Guilt-free treat.  I had the original flavored yogurt topped with fresh, diced pineapple.

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jen m.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
9/25/2009

tangomonium goodness!!  Perfectly tart and citrusy...though it's a big secret on what ingredients are in there.

Don't have ice cream on the brain and come here...far cry from it.  Think plain yogurt meets the freezer = TADAAAA  froyo!!  Toppings are a little steep in price but, a great complement.  Mochi + mango + fruity pebbles

Must try...at least once.

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Aurore L.

Chicago, IL

5 star rating
8/15/2009

"One, two, three, four, five, everybody in the car so come on let's ride...
To the frozen yogurt store around the corner.

(To get)

A little bit of pom' in my life
A little bit of berries by its side.
A little bit of ice is what I need,
A little bit of mango is what I see.
A little bit of you makes me your (wo)man"

Hehehe... : )
Cheesy for sure, but every time I go to Mango I think Mambo, and it's always so good that I want to dance on the street!!!

Not that I have ever done it so far...I am way too busy gulping down my frozen treat sitting on a chair inside because I need to be focused.
To ensure the best testing experience possible.
That's serious business.

Mmmmmmmm....
Personal fave: original with berries (any kind), yogurt and chocolate chips.

Best stuff (almost) ever.

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Reuben H.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
8/5/2009

After trying another frozen yogurt place that seems to be a bit more popular, but one that I didn't find appealing at all- I was skeptical about frozen yogurt in general.  So when I was asked to try some of this stuff I figured it would be a quick bite and a "no thanks" to follow.

But this stuff surprised me!  It is tart like a yogurt should be, but is complimented by a nice sweet taste.  Plus- Red Mango makes their frozen yogurt with a very smooth and creamy texture- something that I hated about my kefir experience from a couple months ago, which was chunky and icy.

Toppings are decent- everything seemed fresh, and I have found that the yogurt chips go well with any of their flavors.

My initial taste was so good that I went back two hours later for another round and have been back now four times total- all within the last week or so.

Now before you blame me for a major contribution to widening the hole in the ozone layer by driving my ass from Hyde Park all the way up here I would like you to know that I had different reasons that brought me to or close to Lincoln Park.

Leave me the hell alone Mr/Ms Green Peace!

Oh, and while I am on a tangent- let me just say that I hate the term "fro-yo"...  Can't we all just say "frogurt" or something?  After all, these places are pitching the fact that this stuff is good for you with using clever marketing terms like "healthy live cultures" instead of just calling it what it is- bacteria (and this bacteria is alive, and is in fact good for you!).  Why not use "frogurt?"

Well...  Maybe "frogurt" sounds a bit like Frogger and might conjure up images of tire flattened frogs trying to cross the street.  And for anyone that doesn't know what Frogger is- just know that you are young and I am old.

Anyway- I am calling out all the way to Korea to the Red Mango founders to place a franchise here in Hyde Park.  That and help me in my cause to rid the world of the term "fro-yo."  Thanks buddies!

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Jasmine C.

Chicago, IL

5 star rating
9/3/2009

Let's just say I thought specialty flavoured frozen yogurt and Jasmine would not be good friends until I tried the pomegranate stuff here.

Pomegranate frozen yogurt + mango + Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips.

Wow, my tastebuds are singing praises. Too bad Berry Chill is closer than you are, darling Red Mango. I'll still come visit from time to time, though. Promise.

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Mary T.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
8/9/2009

Mangoes are Red
Violets are Blue
I fell in like with Red Mango
And you may too!

Maybe it was the price (free) or my topping (strawberry), but Red Mango is the best fro-yo I've tried so far. Their fro-yo isn't overly tangy or tart, but like most it still melts quick so eat fast!

However, that free shot of probiotic-packed Lemonade Iced Tea they gave out, much appreciated on a hot and humid day, was not good. It was like drinking a chilled shot of a liquefied Ricola - blech!

* Kudos to Red Mango for running their grand opening giveaway like a well oiled machine.

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Nina L.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
8/12/2009

Pomegrante + Mochi + Graham Cracker Dust = party in my mouth.

Sizes are huge...get a small, it's all you'll need, unless you haven't eaten all day, then get a regular. If you haven't eaten in 4 days, then get a large.

That's all you need to know.

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David R.

Chicago, IL

3 star rating
8/1/2009

I honestly can't tell what sets all these outfits apart, but I'm loyal to Red Mango since they were the first that I ever had (in Evanston).  Down here I tried the new tangomonium which was disappointing and not  like the rest of the yogurts.  Creamier and sweeter, a bit closer to ice cream, and the flavor is odd.  I'm not sure which toppings might match well with it.

In my opinion the gimmicky ingredients are a waste of time, and your best bets are green tea with some combination of blueberries, kiwis, and strawberries, or pomegranate with almonds and coconut.  The girl was quite heavy-handed with the almonds but too stingy with the coconut.  Flrgh, balance is everything.  And how about a smile, miss?

One thing that I continue to love about Red Mango is that a small is a very generous size.  You should not need anything bigger unless you intend to share.

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tagel n.

Evanston, IL

2 star rating
7/30/2009

I agree with other yelpers. I have been in Evanston store. I went to Chicago store expecting same thing. I ordered small pom with 2 toppings. The yogurt was kinda watery. It wasn't creamy at all. I asked the server that the pom isn't same as Evanston. The server was kinda pissed off and said it is same everywhere. I didn't wanna argue with the customer so I left.

I will be back some other time but if I get same yogurt like I did, I don't think I will be back ever.

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Marielle S.

Chicago, IL

5 star rating
9/12/2009

YUM! If you like frozen yogurt that tastes like FROZEN YOGURT you will enjoy this. If you are looking for something really sweet, this isn't your place. I've tried other fro-yo places in the city and I find that they are either too sweet or that the yogurt has a weird citrus taste to it. Not here. If you get the original, it just really tastes like plain yogurt.
It's a great treat and low in calories.

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Damian C.

Chicago, IL

3 star rating
8/3/2009

Take a cup of 50-cent Dannon plain vanilla yogurt and throw it in the freezer for an hour.

Grab a tiny portion of your favorite berry or random cereal.

Combine, and voila!  You're at-home 'Red Mango' creation.  

You'll save about 3 bucks.  And you probably have more seating, more air conditioning, and less funky techno in your apartment, too.

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Crystal P.

Chicago, IL

3 star rating
7/23/2009

Just ok. with a plethora of other options in town now.. This place needs to separate itself a little better.
While the texture and flavor of the yogurt is delish, it was nothing special. Also the service was a little iffy (talking on phone walking away mid order). The toppings were skimpy. There had to be like 6 cap'n crunch pieces on my boys dessert... yawn ...
go to berry chill or even just Jamba :/

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Lawrence Y.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
10/12/2009

Finally glad that there are places in Chicago that are piggybacking on to the Pinkberry craze.

I'd just like to say that I thought that my first experience here was very enjoyable. The attendant was very peppy! I tried the Tangomonium and didn't like it much (kinda pasty), thought the pomegranite flavor (+mochi) was much better though which I ended up ordering. Had a bit of the pumpkin spice with graham crackers and it was good. Also tried their Fanteasia juice drink and liked it though it was an interesting taste.

Pros & Cons:
+ it's local and I don't have to go downtown for a frozen yogurt fix
+ interior is clean
+ 50% off juice drink if you buy yogurt of any size
- they charge you 50 cents for every topping... while I am used to having the first or second toppings included...
- not served in a fancy plastic cup with a fancy plastic swirly spoon like Berry Chill... lol

Also, my big ears overheard the girl at the counter say that she gives a 10% discount to people who work locally...

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Katie S.

Chicago, IL

1 star rating
8/8/2009

Like many Chicagoans, I visited Red Mango after seeing their ad for free yogurt in Friday's RedEye.  Boy, what a disappointment!  The yogurt tastes like sweetened sour cream and its creamy consistency is a definite turn-off.

+1 for their timely PR push on the most humid day of the summer, but my first time here will certainly be my last.

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Deepa J.

Chicago, IL

2 star rating
8/2/2009

I am trying to make a transition from sweet treats to frozen treats this summer. In the bakery-ville of Chicago, that also boasts of a fair sprinkling of fro-yo stops, Red Mango simply does not stand out. There is a lot of standing in - what with the real tight real estate inside coupled with some lack luster service. Getting a 5$ treat took me about 15 min.  It's nice that you get to sample their flavors (they have all of 4!!), but that also means being ousted out of line and then waiting for the lone person behind the counter to notice you again!

I liked my tasting of the tangomonium but since I wasn't sure what to top it with, I settled for their original which was downright disappointing. When my smidgen of blueberry and chocolate topping was gone, all that remained was the gluten free, organic, live culture laden sour taste of too much yogurt.

Maybe I am not ready for healthy summer treats, maybe I am just not ready to jump onto the Red Mango bandwagon.

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Kariyushi R.

Chicago, IL

5 star rating
8/20/2009

I first went to Red Mango in Palo Alto, CA.  There are quite a few probiotic yogurt places there, so I wasn't new to the idea of "real" frozen yogurt.  I really enjoy the flavor and texture of Red Mango more than most other frozen yogurt places I've tried.  I love tangy, unsweetened yogurt and like that the yogurt flavor really comes through even in Red Mango's flavored varieties.

The staff here are great and I don't find their friendliness forced or weird at all.  I come here for something healthy that I really enjoy, so I like that the staff is knowledgeable about what they are serving and can explain the health benefits and ingredients.

They are really efficient and manage to move "tasters" out of everyone else's way so that they don't clog up the flow of traffic.  

I wouldn't deduct a star from the place for this, but I have to say:

I HATE YOU TASTERS!

If you can't decide what flavor you want, ask for a sample of whatever you are deciding between, pop a bit in your mouth and spout out your order.  WHY ARE YOU STANDING IN FRONT OF ME DISCUSSING THE SUBTLE FLAVOR NOTES OF GREEN TEA VERSUS POMEGRANATE?  DECIDE!  

Couples - stop groping each other in front of me and cooing about how exciting yogurt is.

Also, watch your damn kids people.

Other than the people who refuse to express any awareness of their surroundings,  I love coming here.

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Nicki W.

Chicago, IL

2 star rating
7/28/2009

I wasn't impressed at all with this place, but maybe I just need to go back and try another flavor of their frozen yogurt. I tried the Original which I thought would just be vanilla, but it had a strange hint of some berry taste in it..and friends..the aftertaste was no bueno. The other flavors you can choose from are green tea, Pomegranate, or tangomonium which I believe would be tangerine?

Lets talk about the toppings. I'm an ice cream/yogurt fan so I know the deal. I know what good toppings are and their selection was so bland! They're big on small diced up fruit to top it with. I understand this is the healthier approach and all, but some of the fruit just didn't look appetizing. I chose the little chocolate balls. I found it interesting that they did offer cereal as a topping, like fruity pebbles, cocoa pebble and cap'n crunch.

The one thing I do want to try here are their ice teas, I've heard good things. I would really like to try the Wild Berry Hibiscus Tea. That sounds to my liking. Otherwise, the place was pretty bland to me.

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Rafael C.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
7/8/2009

It's a shame that the gym I go to happens to be nearby this Red Mango location. I see a lot of hard work and sweat at the gym going out the window for all the good stuff I can come up with at Red Mango.

I stepped in and was greeted by a very friendly person who helped me decide on a small green tea portion with honey and mangoes! It tasted damn good and it was reasonably priced at about $4.50ish so I'm sold to try other crazy creations. Fifty cents per topping is a good deal these days too.

The place itself is very plain looking and thus I think most people will just go in a grab what they want and get right out. By the way, I do like the fact that they asked me if I wanted to try the different frozen yogurts. I don't think I would ever want the original but the other three (Green Tea, Pomegranate, and Tangomonium) were excellent alternatives for me.

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maggie r.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
7/7/2009

With all the hype these days on places like Berry Chill, Starfruit, Red Mango, Yo-Berri, blah blah blah, I had yet to try any of these places. I just hadn't felt the urge to go out of my way for frozen yogurt. Lucky for Red Mango they just opened across the street. They got to break me in.
Looks like soft serve but has that bitter kick of plain yogurt?
I'm kinda sold.
Add some super fresh raspberries and mini dark chocolate chips.
I might be in love.
I got the smallest size and that was plenty, I can't imagine how huge the larger sizes are.

The store is super clean, the employees seemed cheerful enough, but they might want to work on seating. I never had the intention to sit in the store, but for anyone that might want to, they have I think four chairs total. That might not work in the long run.

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Jonathan H.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
8/17/2009

It was fine. I may not be their target customer, but I liked the cleanliness of the shop, got my order very quickly. I got blackberries and the tangerine yogurt. Not bad.

Very nice service as well.

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Jennifer H.

Chicago, IL

3 star rating
7/31/2009

On my "Tour de Fro-Yo" Red Mango was my last stop.....and sadly I wasn't impressed.  

This store has an odd layout.  It's a semi-large space with not alot of seating.  So then, on the Thursday night that I visited Red Mango, you see random Fro-Yo eaters standing in the corner, waiting with their melting cups for a table to open up.  We were lucky enough to snag a table by the window, but unfortunately that didn't make the frozen yogurt taste any better....

Of the frozen yogurt spots (Berry Chill, Yoberri, etc) I think Red Mango tastes the worst.  Sorry!  I feel bad writing that but it's true.  Plus, they kind of skimp on the toppings.  I wouldn't mind so much, but I've been conditioned to expect heaps of blackberries (thanks Berry Chill!) everywhere I go now.  Also, Red Mango doesn't have a huge variety of toppings (where are you....rainbow sprinkles?  Where did you go!?).

I would only suggest Red Mango if you live in the neighborhood.  However, +1 star because they seem more afforable than the other places.

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Megan E.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
10/26/2009

I found Red Mango after a visit to CA where I had Pinkberry and was craving some frozen yogurt. It was a really hot day and really crowded, but worth the wait. And it is so much healthier than the jamba juice that is on the corner.

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Jen l.

IL

5 star rating
7/4/2009

I've been waiting for Red Mango to come to Chicago!  It's quite a pain to drive to Evanston or Oak Brook just to get some fro-yo.  Red Mango used to be my fave when I first tried it on a trip in Los Angeles, but since they didn't have one in Chicago, the nearby Yoberri became my fro-yo all time fave...but I still like Red Mango.  :)

This place lives up to the Red Mango standard.  Original or flavored fro-yo (I definitely prefer original) with your choice of up to 3 toppings (i.e. tiny cuts of FRESH fruit:  strawberry, mango, blueberry, blackberry, watermelon, pineapple, or OTHER toppings like:  chocolate, cereal, etc.)

Employees are nice, place is clean.  Only thing - they definitely need more seating!!!  I think they maybe just opened so I'd assume more tables and chairs are coming eventually!

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Lindsay K.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
7/10/2009

Ever eat something the day before, go to bed, then wake up thinking about getting some more?  

Well unfortunatley in this case there are no leftovers in the fridge!  Boo... But luckily Red Mango's right down the street!  

This was some tasty fro-yo!  Not that bitter taste that most don't like.  Be prepared to wait a looong time in line because people coming in are overwhelmed with all the choices in making their treat.  Which is fine, enjoy and it gives me more time to choose.

Except I may have already found a love of mine at Red Mango after the first try.  Pomegranate fro-yo with dark chocolate mini chips and raspberries.  OMG heaven in a cup.  

Couple of things to improve on (so very little!):
The girls behind the counter were a bit timid, but hey, it's been what?  A week or so?  They'll get in the groove!  
Waaaay too many chocolate chips on mine.  I had a whole bottom of them when I was done!  I'll ask for 'light chips' next time.
Seats, seats, seats!!  Are you encouraging us NOT to sit down?  There's a TON of space in here!  
And while you're at it add some WiFi so I'll stay longer.  
Well now I'm just being difficult and picky!  :-)

Seriously.  Yum.  As Maggie R. said the small is plenty.  In fact it was the perfect amount.

Can I go back now?  Even though it's 8am?  Fro-yo for breakfast, yo!

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Julia T.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
8/8/2009

Ok - so they were giving away a free small regular flavor with one topping and I thought that I would give them a try.  I was leaving weight watchers at Century and know that these chains have low fat and low calories yogurt.

I am a Pinkberry girl and likely always will be.  But, since we don't have them here I am willing to branch out.  I thought that the Red Mango was .good.  Creamy.  Not too sweet.  And the blueberries on top were awesome - big and sweet.  

At only 90 calories with no fat, I will be there again.  That's 2 WW points for anyone who cares and very filling and satisfying.  Considering the weather today, I could not have gotten to try them on a better day.  

I look forward to trying their other flavors

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Julia W.

Chicago, IL

2 star rating
7/29/2009

Decided to get some fro yo en route to see a movie nearby. So disappointed, especially since I'd really been looking forward to this place opening up. I figured it would be more like Pinkberry in NYC or something, but they fell way short. I have to agree with other yelpers, this stuff is sour, no matter what you put on it.
The staff are chillier than the treats and hubby and I had to take ours across the street because there are literally about four seats in the entire place.
Hoping this is just a slow start....?

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Risa P.

Chicago, IL

3 star rating
Updated - 8/20/2009

Okay I tried Red Mango again.  I had the original with strawberries and chocolate.  It tasted a lot better but I was still annoyed about the fact that toppings cost so much.  BUT when I asked for a few more toppings when the girl at the counter was scooping for me, she gave me more chocolate.  So that was nice.  Still love Berry Chill but I am feeling better about Red Mango

oh and ps.  this is totally probably personal preference.  but they scoop the froyo SO high!! it was too high.  like at first it is like, how am i supposed to eat this?

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  • 3 star rating
    7/20/2009

    I am so on the fence with you, Red Mango.  

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Hailey H.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
8/20/2009

Ok so I have yet to visit all 25234 new frozen yogurt spots in Chicago, but I was in the neighborhood and it was a hot day and I thought, why not?
I knew from reading the paper that this place was a huge hit in Korea or something crazy so I thought, hmm, should be good.

Walk in and I dug the music.  Kinda like, upbeat jazz?  
But really, those 4 stars up there?  Mainly for the frozen yogurt itself.
The staff are TOO upbeat, so much so that you know they have staff meetings about "energy" or some such bullshit.  I worked at Jamba Juice, I know how these things go.  Seemd force and awkward and I would rather have you just smile and take my money than try to explain to me how frozen yogurt is made (hint, I don't care.)

So besides that, another thing pissed me off (you, Hailey? Surely not!)  They have these huge TVs behind the counter that are there to serve as the "menu board" and yes that deserves quotes because it barely did that.
All it shows was the price for the frozen yogurt.  The TVs also screamed about the tea but didn't tell you what size they come in or the prices or flavors.  
Oh and all the toppings?
Yeah  you won't know what they are until  you are up to the front which not only sucks when you are standing in the line and have no idea and can't decide, but HELLO this holds up the line while all the trixies and chads of lincoln park ooh and ahh and ponder over whether they should be 'bad' and get the chocolate chips (JUST GET THEM!).

But beyond those minor annoyances, I tried the plain old regular yogurt with raspberries and the dark chocolate chips.  The small size is HUGE and I can't imagine anyone getting a larger size without sharing.

So I find a HUGE table with only one chair (huh?) and sit down and dig in and - YUM. EE.

The last place I had been similar to this was Starfruit and that kefir shit got NOTHING on this real yogurt.
The flavor and consistency was perfect.  Sweet with just a touch of that sour tang.

I'll probably go back to try out some different toppings since for the price you get a lot of yogurt.
But I'll be sure to go when there isn't a line out the door full of people who have no idea what they want.

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kelly k.

Chicago, IL

5 star rating
8/25/2009

I stopped by Red Mango for lunch one day, and to my surprise, it actually did hold me over all day long.  On top of that, it was delicious! I had the original with granola.  

A lot of people on here are saying it was expensive, but I really didn't find it to be expensive at all.  In fact, I thought it was kind of cheap! I have definitely seen higher prices at similar yogurt spots.

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Ryne D.

Chicago, IL

4 star rating
8/18/2009

As I listened to the girl behind the counter run down her recommendations for toppings, I heard her mention how fresh the fruits were, how nice they look with their bright colors piled into the cup, how their flavors all worked together...

Blah blah blah.  Give me chocolate, coconut, and mochi.  Fruits be damned, I'll get my vitamins in a pill.

Ok, so the fruits did look good, but I had a sweet tooth.  Compared to the other Chi-city froyo places I've hit up, they were much more easy-going here (though it may be because we were here late), and the chocolate they have is divine.  Not just chocolate chips, but locally made Ghirardelli dark chocolate bits.  If I'm around, I'll be back.

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Christina B.

Chicago, IL

1 star rating
7/20/2009

No. Just no.

Went in for the first time and was really disappointed and borderline grossed out. It was LOUD in there (for a fro-yo place) and we approached the counter and was asking the girl questions. No eye contact from her and answers that were under her breath. I asked to taste it and after having one lick rendered it the equivalent to frozen cream cheese. I threw out the sample and walked out. Follow my review over to YoBerri!

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Jenny H.

Chicago, IL

5 star rating
7/3/2009 1 photo

Red Mango's first Chicago location is finally open, and I am definitely a fan.

The space is clean and well lit, the employees are very friendly, and the yogurt is delicious.  They have a decent variety of toppings that you can add to your yogurt for 50 cents each.  Way better deal than Yoberri over on Halsted that charges 75 cents for one topping or $1.95 for three.  

There are four flavors to choose from:  Original, Green Tea, Pomegranate, and Tangomonium.  My boyfriend went with the Tangomonium (citrus) and while it was good, I preferred the Original.  We each ordered our own regular sized yogurts because we wanted to try two different flavors, but in the future we will probably share a large (it is huge).

I will definitely be back (probably more than I should).  

Open from 11am until midnight daily.

Regular Tangomonium + 1 topping
Regular Original + 2 toppings
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$10.36 after tax

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michael s.

Chicago, IL

5 star rating
10/27/2009

I was skeptical of this place when my girldfriend forced me to try it, but now im hooked.              A little pricey if you add a lot of toppings.

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Cindy K.

Chicago, IL

3 star rating
7/19/2009

The low-down:

-out of the three froyo joints in Chicago (Berry Chill and Yoberri being the others) that I've tried, Red Mango is the least tart. So that's good or bad depending on your taste preference.
-prices are about the same as the others
-skimpy on the fruit toppings. Come on, let's give one or two more blackberries, please.
-spacious, but lots of wasted space in the middle of the place.

And I guess this last comment is more about the whole froyo craze rather than just Red Mango, but a small froyo with two toppings cost $5. Really? Why is this so expensive? It's costly to eat healthy(er). I only go when friends want to, but I rarely go on my own. For a little more than $5, I can probably find a meal somewhere else.

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Jessica Y.

Chicago, IL

5 star rating
8/11/2009

My first love was Pinkberry, but Red Mango's frozen yogurt is creamier and sweeter and on par with my Pinkberry addiction! It's a million times better than Berry Chill, plus I love the simple, clean layout of the store and service is always quick!

I love the original and pomegranate flavors and nothing beats topping it off with some fresh fruit (strawberries, kiwi and mango!) along with some mochi. Perfect! And the cold, winter weather has never kept me away from a Red Mango!

Oh, and don't forget your Red Mango card! Rack up the points for your free yogurt! And this particular location is awesome because it's right by Akira and Jamba Juice, so you will definitely see me frequenting this location!

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Joe D.

Arlington Heights, IL

5 star rating
8/13/2009

Not gonna lie I didn't think I would like frozen yogurt, but then after having a free one on Saturday, I've been back everyday. My bank called to let me know they were going to freeze my account because of the massive usage and I told them I'm just addicted to this stuff.

The worker even offered me samples all 4 flavors and suggested I try a tea. The vanilla black tea is money....I felt like a King for 5 seconds.

I got a tango something with some fruity pebbles, watermelon and machi or moche whatever you call it, but it was good. Being lactose intolerant the employee told me I'd be fine and I was.

For a little over $5 for something healthy, fresh fruit, and didn't give me the shits, definitely worth it...not sure my wallet agrees, but whatever it's worth every penny.

Now put one in arlington heights damn it!

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Rebecca V.

Chicago, IL

3 star rating
7/28/2009

Dear New Restaurant Trends (especially you, Red Mango),
Techo music does not make you cool. Sorry.
Love,
Rebecca

PS - I want to know how many of these advertised probiotics and live cultures make it through the frozen yogurt process.

But on to Red Mango itself - it's a little expensive. I happen to like it not being sickeningly sweet, but others may not. I also thought the toppings were super stingy. I hate being nickel and dimed. Especially while a rave is coming over the speakers.

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