Red Mango

I went twice during my weekend stay in Chicago. They had white peach flavored froyo. WHITE PEACH. Never have I ever had such a delicious tasting froyo dessert, and believe you me, I’ve had my fair share of froyo on the East coast. The consistency is a little chunky, but I didn’t mind. The strawberry and vanilla were good too! Yes, it cost me more than a comparable-​sized froyo cup elsewhere, but for me, it was worth the walk (s) in single-​digit temps!

Ehhhhhhh. The people were nice and gave us lots of sample cups, but everything tasted watered down or artificial or both. I prefer Forever Yogurt.

I’m glad that I ventured to the upper precincts of Water Tower Place. I usually stop about floor 3 – 4, for Lucy/​SA Elite/​Banana Republic. After a particularly intensive experience at the T. Mobile Store to suss out the latest gadgetry to which my plan entitles me, I knew I needed something to take the edge off. I peeked into this location of Red Mango, which happens to be squirreled away next to an Auntie Annies, and was happy to note that the machines are self-​serve. When it comes to fro yo, I prefer to customize my own selections and determine how much/​little I want versus having someone behind a counter dictate my preferences. I found the price/​ounce on the steeper side, though I did enjoy my combination of original tart and Pina Colada. For a once in a while treat, and a worthy reward for braving the throngs at Water Tower, one could do worse than Red Mango.

I’m glad Red Mango is located on the top floor of Water Tower Place as the first time I visited Water Tower, I took the escalators up and circled each floor before taking the escalator up to the next floor. By the time I reached the top, I was parched and needed something to drink and a snack. A Red Mango smoothie was the perfect thing to quench my thirst and fill me up just enough before my dinner later in the evening. Service was quick and friendly too.

They have a lot of flavors and toppings. Mango was too sweet and very liquidy. I guess their yogurt machines weren’t working properly when I went there. I have been to better yogurt cafés before. This is okay but not the best one out there. You have to pay by the weight which is good.

The froyo was good, but the service… not quite as much. Found the cashier lady slightly rude, much like many of the other workers in the Water Tower building. The rare moment I found a nice person, I was pretty shocked
I suppose it’s convenient for those who want to have self serve frozen yogurt with other food from Auntie Anne’s
Could use a wider variety of flavours, perhaps I’m too used to Menchies in Canada

My friends and I came here with big expectation, but I have to say: it just okay… We tried chocolate flavor, it’s a little bit sour. We don’t know why… And the non-​patient service let us down again…
Anyway, I don’t recommend here…

Fall from glory… they have been SO inconsistent lately.
One time I went in and all the taps were loaded with different flavors and the texture was solid. They even had two flavors of the new sorbetto. The dark chocolate sorbetto was so rich for being so light. I was checked out promptly and even got to use bonus rewards from my mango card. It was glorious.
Another time I went in and more than half the taps were not on and the flavors available were plain and a slight variation of plainer. Not to mention the texture on some of the flavors came out way to runny. Then I had to wait to weigh and pay because one clerk was busy cleaning something and couldn’t or wouldn’t stop to help a customer and the other was in the back. *Face-​palm*

Where can you find refuge when your blistered feet are tired of shopping and your bank account has been depleted? Look no further and make your way to the 7^th floor and enter the oasis that is Red Mango!
After a long day of retail therapy, nothing hits the spot like some froyo. Red Mango shares the the space with Auntie Anne’s so you can not only grab a refreshing cup of frozen yogurt, but also load up on some carbs (the pepperoni pretzel is bomb… jus sayin). OK — back to the froyo, RM offers a wide selection of froyo flavors from coconut tart to mango to white peach to my favorite — red velvet. That along with your choice of toppings, nothing can bring you down!
So here’s how it works — the concept is self-​serve so you grab a cup and fill up to your heart’s desire of froyo then top it off with their selection of toppings including mochi, fresh fruit, cereal, nuts and sauces. When you’re finished, head to the register and you pay by the number of ounces that you’re froyo weighs. Simple and quick!
Additionally, there’s seating along the wall if you choose to chill or you could walk around the mall if you’re on the go. Defs recommend coming to this hidden gem when you’re having shopping woes or anytime for that matter!

Store Review:
FROYO! Somehow the tart of the probiotic filled froyo is something that can’t be replicated even if you pay .56 cents per oz. I recently signed up for club mango and had 5 dollar credit to try and I was not let down. It might even be better than forever yogurt. There is a rotating line of flavors but the best was the original and peach flavor that added the right tart. Toppings include mochi, pineapple, strawberries, and mango which is a unique blend of texture. All this in the 16 oz cup topped off for only 6 dollar ish. I believe the froyo must be lighter than the other competitors.
Pros– multiple selection of flavors, friendly staff, low calories
Cons– expensive dessert
Hidden deals–
Sign up for club mango, 5 dollar credit when you sign up and 5 dollars for your birthday. Earn credits for more free FROYO

It’s OK, but not as good as the other red mango s.

I LOVE RED MANGO. BUT WHY IS THIS PLACE NOT AS GOOD?
well, i’ve decided to ask around, and according to the manager at the lincoln park location, he believes that the melty texture of the froyo here is due to the fact that auntie annes that is connected. therefore, it is alot warmer and causes the froyo to melt, which kinda makes sense i suppose. But, Red mango’s froyo is normally super good! gahh!
just disappointed.
Guess i’ll be going to the lincoln park location moreee.

I don’t know why I keep going here, as I always leave slightly disappointed. I don’t find the flavor selection to be all that great, and half the time it seems that they don’t have the yogurt dispensers’ temperature low enough as often times it comes out drippy and half melted. Perhaps the other locations in the city are better, but I definitely prefer Forever Yogurt down the street or Forty Carrots inside Bloomingdale’s over this location.

This is the first time I’ve been to a Red Mango that is self-​serve. That in itself is a plus. I’m not a fan about weird flavors. I love their raspberry frozen yogurt. Since it is self-​serve you pay by weight. I like to get fruit toppings on mine. Friends of mine love to put fruit and even fruity pebbles on their frozen yogurt.
The place is on 7^th floor of Water Tower. It shares a space with Auntie Anne’s.

I’m not sure how new of a development this is, but there is a SELF-​SERVE Red Mango in Water Tower… INSIDE of the mall’s Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. Literally the same shop. We discovered this about a week ago and I thought I’d died and went to salty/​sweet heaven! Now that BerriChill is no more, Red Mango is my new fav tart yogurt chain in the city. It’s a big chain that I tried for the first time years ago in SoCal. But this is the first I’ve seen that is self-​serve! Like a mini version of Yogurtland! Lots more flavors than in the normal Red Mango shops, and of course since it’s self-​serve you commitment-​phobes can mix and match little bits of each flavor. The toppings are self-​serve as well and there are TONS.
My fav toppings are mochi, fruity pebbles, and these fabulous flavored boba balls they have (mango and strawberry). They’re like regular boba, except when you chew them the fruity liquidy gel pops into your mouth. Just trust me…
Needless to say we splurged and got Red Mango aaaand shared Auntie Anne’s original pretzel sticks. Perfect saltysweetsaltysweet combo!