Red Mango Yogurt & Smoothies

By far the best frozen yogurt place in Atlanta. I love that they let you do your own toppings, without charging you extra for adding multiple toppings. Also love the variety of flavors. Get the point card!

The froyo was just ok…
Honestly, for whatever reason, they yogurt was kinda runny and not firm, soft serve-​ish consistency. Otherwise, the flavors are good.
I remember Red Mango back in CA being better. I’m sure it’s the same company but perhaps the consistency just turned me off. Perhaps I’ll give it a try again when I“m in the neighborhood but I wouldn’t go out of my way to come back here.

This is my absolute favorite yogurt shop anywhere. Can’t beat the yumminess without the guilt!

Super expensive yogurt. so I rarely visit this place.
But I got a Google Offers deal that said that smoothies were $ 2 before April 1, for this EXACT location. But the worker said the manager did not honor that coupon. I don’t know why the manager would make a deal with Google Offers, then not honor it for customers.
I just left. Probably not coming back. Shady owner.

How have I not reviewed this place?!?
Well lets just say its one of the best fro yo places! A notch above pinkberry and that’s a huge statement… It’s close to Emory so that’s convenient — but far enough to not go out of my way for if I’m not at school :-/​
The quality of the fro-​yo is great! Love the white peach n coconut
Plus they offer real fresh fruit healthy smoothies with boosts available! — hence why it’s better than pinkberry — more options especially when u want a smoothie :-)
Love this place!

Red Mango isn’t quite as good as Pinkberry, in my opinion, but they are SO close to as good and SO close to my house. So there ya go.
This one has a do-​it-​yourself set-​up. You get a cup, dispense the yogurt of your choice and put your own toppings on it. They have a wonderful variety of flavors and toppings!

I go to Red Mango for its walking-​distance from my apartment. If it was at all further, I don’t think I would stop in for my fancy of frozen yogurt.
The inside is clean, and the appearance of everything (seating, yogurt signs, topping bar) is very, well. attractive and cute. You can ask for sample cups and sample pretty much all the flavors too. I tasted several, and my reactions to them were either «ehh,» or a shaking of the head «no.»
maybe i should settle for a «spoonable soothie»?

I worked at a frozen yogurt store in philly— so I’ve had my fair share of yogurts. With all the «Fro-​Yo» options in the Atlanta area, I’d say the only reason I will return to Red Mango would be due to its convenient location. I tried a bunch of the flavors – chocolate, coconut, banana, mango, vanilla— and I even tried the staff’s favorite flavors, peach and dolce de leche. I was disappointed with the majority of them. I felt the flavoring from the dolce de leche grinding in my teeth. At the end I tried to make a combo that I used to make at my old store – a chocolate, banana mixture with a tad of vanilla ice cream topped with graham cracker crumbs. After I bought my dessert, I could hardly finish it due to the artificial flavoring of the banana and vanilla. Bleh.
Yes the toppings were great – the options were infinite… However, not even Ghirardelli chocolate sauce could cover up that artificial banana flavor.

This place is within walking distance of my apartment. Unfortunately, (or maybe fortunately-​for my waistline) this place does not live up to expectations.
They have a limited selection of flavors, all of which are tart. We’re talking mouth puckering, eye squinting tart. Not my thing. My bf however loves it. Whatever you do, don’t try the mojito, it tastes like a cold cup of toothpaste. I found the only bearable flavor to be the strawberry and even then compared with the sweet toppings, it only seemed more tart.
Speaking of toppings, they have a limited number of these as well. None of them are labeled so we had to ask the attendant about a few of them and she gave us a half-​hearted reply each time.
The atmosphere is no better. They pump sub-​par techno-​pop music through the speakers and run the AC so high that after you’ve finished a cup of froyo you are struggling not to shiver. This location also has a chemical aroma presumably from the cleaning products that they are constanly squirting over the plastic furniture.

I am deeply, desperately in love with Red Mango, ever since my first bite at the store in Chicago. This store is really nice, and of course, like Asian American yoghurt groupies, we went on opening day. The flavors rotate, with constant classics like original/​tart and pomegranate, and the toppings also rotate. The fruit is awesome, and the new little sweet roe-​looking bubbles are amazing.
During a crazy work time I went to get a smoothie, and it made my day. Seriously delicious.

It took me going out west to get a taste of Froyo, and surprise surprise, there’s our very own froyo shop in town.
Very clean store with a variety of toppings and a lot of yogurts to choose from, from vanilla, chocolate, or their new raspberry cheesecake, which is what I tried (after sampling a few of course).
I went before noon and there was only 1 person in the store, and one kid had just left with a bowl and a massive smile.
your toppings included the healthy (kiwi, strawberry, blackberries, etc), the sweets (crushed kit kat, heath, reeses, etc) to the down right indulgent (cheesecake crumbles) and your mochi staples.
THey have a Unilocal promotion going on where you get 10% off your total order. I showed the server the Unilocal page and she’d never heard of it, but happily allowed the discount, then gave me a $ 1 off coupon so that I could find my way back there. Don’t you worry… i’ll be back!

I’ve been here about 3 times ago… and you know what? I still like Pinkberry the best. The flavors at Red Mango are hit or miss (taste test it before buying). Some are good, others are gross. I tasted the espresso recently, and it tasted like coffee with sour milk. The pineapple, black cherry, and original were ok. I wish they were all creamier (like Pinkberry’s).

The froyo here is just plain gross. They all had a weird, powdery chemical aftertaste that just lingers even after you tried to gulp it down. No flavors were really that distinctive from one another. I couldn’t get over the weird aftertaste and trashed half my bowl before I could finish. I perfer Pinkberry, Yogli Mogli, and Tutti Fruitti.

Delicious frozen yogurt!
When it comes to desserts, I almost always prefer chocolate-​based over fruit-​based. And I found that here, you’re better off doing fruity stuff over chocolate, whether that’s your yogurt of choice or toppings.
I got half black cherry and half dark chocolate yogurt. I topped it with fruits, chocolate chips, and chocolate syrup. The cherry yogurt was delicious. The chocolate yogurt was, as well, but it, along with the chips and syrup, seemed out of place. My SO went all chocolate with his toppings, with vanilla yogurt. It just didn’t go together.
I sampled a couple of other flavors, and most liked pineapple. Next time I go back, I am definitely going to go all-​fruit.

Admittedly, I went to this Red Mango location with low expectations after hearing several friends complain about the Red Mango in Dunwoody. However, my best girl friend recommended it, and I decided to give it a try.
I am impressed.
Red Mango serves 12 flavors at one time. By the time I arrived (which was 9:15 pm on a Friday evening), the pomegranate flavor had run out completely. Additionally, all the sample cups were gone from the counter, so I had to ask the cashier for some. She limited me to a maximum of 4 sample cups, but this did not stop me from sampling all 11 remaining flavors.
In general, the fruit flavor of each fro yo was stronger than the yogurt flavor, while maintaining a distinct tartness. Compared to the other fro yo places in Atlanta, the fruit flavoring in Red Mango’s fro yo really stands out with a more natural fruity taste than its competitors. None of the flavors tasted artificial.
Highly recommended:
Original — sweet and tart. creamy for the most part with a little iciness.
Mandarin orange — sweet and tart, with strong orange flavor
Madagascar vanilla — very sweet but also tart. Strong vanilla flavor.
Blueberry — super tart. tasted just like blueberries filled with fro yo.
Banana — sweet, tart, and smooth. Reminded me of frozen bananas.
irish crème — really good, less tart. Surprisingly this did not make me sick.
Caribbean coconut — tart with a very strong and smooth coconut flavor.
Apricot — sweet and tart with a very strong apricot flavor.
Not bad:
Dark chocolate — made with Ghiradelli chocolate. Also tart.
Sonoma strawberry — tart and sweet, but I prefer Yogurberry’s strawberry fro yo.
Disliked:
Black cherry — tart, but tasted like medicine to me.
Red Mango sells lowfat and nonfat fro yo.
Fruit toppings were generally fresh, but some of the raspberries were getting a little smashed. The selection of toppings is comparable to Pinkberry and not as extensive as Yogurberry.
5 stars for the great fro yo flavors
4.5 stars for the toppings
3 stars for the texture (which was often runny and on the verge of melting)
So far, Red Mango is the best fro yo place near Emory, and the second best fro yo I’ve had in Atlanta. (Yogurberry is #1.)

The winds of popularity have brought a plethora of new fro yo places to Atlanta and it is damn near impossible to keep up with the wave (well that and all the new burger places). I have only eaten at two places so far, Yogurt Tap and Red Mango, and find them to be similar in many respects, but Red Mango to be vasty superior in others.
Positives: Diversity of flavors (Pomegranate, Pineapple and Tangomonium (sp?) all rock); really, really fresh fruit (especially mango); lots of other toppings; 35 calories per serving; zero fat
Negatives: The place is still experiencing their initial growing pains and in the three times I have gone, there has been some small problem or the other. One time the cash register refused to open, so they could only handle credit cards. Another time, they ran out of the lil’ freebie cups, so we had to use spoons to catch the yogurt. Simple things, but nothing too bad.
All in all, this is a sweet addition to the Emory area and the N. Decatur/​Clairmont intersection, which is already populated with dozens of great restaurants (Med Grill, Evan’s, Bhojanic, Kyoto Joe’s, etc.)

Welcome to the neighborhood Red Mango! Super smart pick on the location; closer to Emory than Yoforia Highlands — and at the intersection of several busy streets in the Emory /​Decatur area.
The first time I had Red Mango was in Bangkok and knowing this was one of the companies that started the tart frozen yogurt craze, I had to give it a try. I left the Bangkok location slightly disappointed — the flavors were not what I was used to. When I heard a location had opened on N. Decatur Road, I had to check it out!
Great flavors and textures — this location is self-​serve and you can sample the flavors before you commit. Additionally the toppings are self-​serve and they have a wide selection to suit anyone’s taste. Here’s the flavors I tried and ultimately what I settled on for my frozen yogurt cup:
Dark Chocolate, Original (Tart), Pomegranate, Pineapple, Blueberry, Citrus-​mix, Key Lime Pie, Banana, Pineapple, and Black Cherry.
Depending on your mood — I found none of them to be off-​putting and true to the flavor.
Ultimately I committed to a cup of Pineapple, Key Lime Pie, and Pomegranate. Toppings included: mochi (a favorite), gummy bears (because they get super hard and even more delicious), and fresh pineapple.
Definitely check out the new Red Mango location when you get a chance. I suspect that the Yoforia Highland location going to self-​serve and under renovations (currently underway) is due to Red Mango opening in the area. They’re certainly going to give them a run for their money, but I think both will continue to thrive.
OK, now I want another cup after writing this review…

Time to eat my words. I realized I may have been a bit harsh previously.
Went back on the free yogurt day, got plain with a ton of berries and mochi & it was delicious.
I appreciate a tasty, healthy treat-​although the website is not specific as to whether they add sugar in addition to the stevia, and the girl who worked there was clueless.
Cheers~

Swung by here for dessert after a meal at Feast– I sampled the following flavors:
1) White Peach — I should’ve stopped right after I tasted this one. Very good. I was rather amazed at how much peach flavor there was, yet not in a very artificial kind of way. It was like biting in to a white peach, but a peach filled with yogurt. We ended up getting more of this one. (4)
2) Mojito– Pass (2). Intriguing, but seriously, pass.
3) Madagascar Vanilla– if you like the taste of medicine, here’s your treat. (1.5)
4) Apricot– this one’s halfway decent. We also got a tad of this one. (3)
Wifey tried the blueberry– and said it also tasted like medicine.
They definitely found a great location to open this store– but it’s just ok. Texture still doesn’t hold a candle to Pinkberry in terms of creaminess.

Dear Red Mango,
I figured if you took the time to read through my review, and tried to rectify the issues of your froyo consistency’s inconsistencies, and then further took the time to notify me that they had been fixed along with an invitation to return and see that this was the case, sure — I’ll do it — and bring my wife along for a second opinion. :)
And now I (we) have reached a new verdict:
This is what I expected your froyo to taste like.
I tasted your white peach, cinnamon, blueberry, cocoa, hazelnut, vanilla, original, pomegranate, pumpkin spice, pineapple, and mojito today. Yes. You have fixed the prior issue with inconsistent froyo consistancy (too icey/​runny/​not creamy). Everything was creamy now. Much MUCH better.
In the end, my red mango cup was filled to the brim with 5 flavors (white peach, original, pineapple, cocoa and blueberry, and topped with crushed oreos, strawberries, mangos, yogurt chips, and chocolate chips.
Somehow this monstrosity along with my wife’s cup still managed to sneak in under $ 10 — which definitely puts that cheaper than 2 smalls with toppings at pinkberry.
In regard to reviewing some of the flavors:
–White peach — my favorite. Really not overpowering, more on the subtle side — not too artificially tasting. Just right.
–Pineapple — also quite tasty. not too sweet, but enough to still allow its flavor to be appreciated even with sweet toppings.
–Mojito — interesting. not a bad mix with the pineapple. and if you’re looking for a buzz with this one, there is a note that says «non-​alcoholic.»
And now that we’ve received another $ 1 off next purchase at red mango, maybe now we can finally use the one I received after my first visit, and bring a friend along to enjoy the much improved froyo. Maybe even tonight. :)