Which is the best frozen yogurt in New York City -- Pinkberry or Red Mango?As I recently discovered, New Yorkers are very passionate when it comes to their frozen yogurt preference. So I did an unscientific survey and some hands-on research (which I predict will be ongoing) to determine the best NYC frozen yogurt to indulge in this summer.
And the winner is....Red Mango. For my money, Red Mango is just a little bit creamier and has a slightly better balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
What do you think? Are you a Pinkberry enthusiast who wants to set me straight? Do you prefer the joys of Tastee D-Lite or Mister Softee? Tell me about your favorite frozen treat and why you love it.
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I like Yogurtland best… they have more flavors, and I like alot of options!
TCBY for me!
I agree with you – Red Mango is best!
Their products are healthier than the other companies and that reflects in both the taste and freshness. They aren’t icy and lemony like the other “froyo” stores. There’s just no comparison. The only thing is I wish they had more flavors of yogurt!
Pinkberry rules!
16 handles (2nd Ave. Between 9th and 10th St.) is the best. Not only do you get a selection of 16 flavors each day, but also you have to love the setup of buffet style toppings from chunks of fresh fruit to m&ms to fruity pebbles. I cringed slightly when I put my fro yo on their scale (it’s pay per pound) but was pleasantly surprised by the price.
16 handles is by far the best!
This whole FroYogurt is just another FAD…. it will all be over in few years, if not less… think about it, paying $5,6,7 for a froyogurt… just like people don’t want to pay lots of money for Starbuck’s Coffee anymore…. this is just another trend…..
I WAS a Pinkberry junky…having it at least once a week…but RED MANGO is better. There are a lot more Pinkberry’s around town, so that is the only reason i would go there…
Red Mango fruit taste ‘fresh’ and i love the chocolate chips…
I love Red Mango! It is way better than pinkberry! pinkberry isn’t even real yogurt! Red Mango is fresh! Can’t wait to have it on Long Island!
Cynthia,
(this is not a personal attack)
The point isn’t whether it’s a fad or not, the point is simply that there is something “new” and delicious out there. ’sides, fads can be fun too sometimes. I had Red Mango back in Korea and seeing it here now just warms my heart.
Phil,
(this is a personal attack)
You’re an idiot.
Red Mango takes the day!
I just gosh darn love yogurt. Im just so darn happy with the availability of the deliciousness around us, the blessing of fresh picked fruit while i sit in my wheelchair friendly home, Gotta love yogurt for more than just keeping me regular!
My kids love pinkberrys, took them to red manngo they liked it, but still want pinkberry! something about the toppings and the name that kids love.
red mango, hands down. superior taste and texture, best and freshest toppings, and the nicest counter staff. i go every day. i remember testing it against pinkberry, and the pinkberry is stiffer, doesn’t taste so great, and the toppings aren’t as good and are skimpy. there is no contest.
Pinkberry tastes better. Tarter, fresher, though sometimes inconsistent and way overpriced. Red Mango is heavy and tastes like rancid butter, just borderline awful. Red Mango wins on store atmosphere, Pinkberry is annoying as hell as a physical place and music-wise, but it’s not unbearable to eat/gag down. I’m a little worried though, I’d swear that lately Pinkberry’s texture is getting “creamier”, more like Red Mango..keeping up with the Joneses? Whatever, I still prefer it.
Red Mango has a weird aftertaste that I don’t like.
After eating a small cup’s worth, Pinkberry starts to parch the upper roof of your mouth and tongue. It’s all the fake ingredients. Your palate just can’t handle it anymore.
You never get that problem with Red Mango, which is creamy, sweet, tart, and soothing. It tastes REAL. Your body can tell that it’s not cheap stuff.
Red Mango is the Neiman Marcus of frozen yorgurt shops. Pinkberry is more like Sears.
red mango!
pinkberry tastes like it’s watered down
Pinkberry wins by the content. Always try the original to compare. The shape is more solid, it melts slowlier and it is more firm, the taste is more neutral, but in most places, the space is too small to hangout, not like Red Mango. And the more creamy one at Red Mango make the content less healthy.
tonight was my first Pinkberry, we always go to Red mango on 14th st. I like the yogurt from Red mango better cuz their Pom flavor is awesome….no matter how much i have, the last bite always leaves me wanting more but the flavored yogurts in pinkberry are a little too strong to enjoy the toppings. For the toppings – Mochi rules!! and the Pink berry ones were sweeter than red mango- which was good for me….and their almonds are honey roasted which was a nice surprise…..but I have to say that Red Mango always has really sweet fresh fruit toppings. Pink berry Mango and kiwi were too tart for me. For my next trip I may slip to pinkberry but Thanks to Red Mango for bringing the craze!
I really love red mango because it’s creamier and more delicious. But I like pinkberry. That’s my opinion.
I love pink berry as it tastes a bit tangy like yogurt and red mango is very sweet and not as good.
pinkberry is honestly the best. Just because red mango has more flavors doesn’t mean its better. With Pinkberry the atmosphere is nicer and it looks so much cleaner. The taste just seems to be healthier and so does the look. After eating red mango i feel like i ate ice cream. After Pinkberry i feel like i ate frozen yogurt. Pinkberry is 100 times better.
RED MANGO – ESPECIALLY THE BLUEBERRY!!!
16 Handles hands down!!! Make it your self and the yogurt selection is amazing! stating at tart going to the 16th flavor the sweetest. Check it out!
I write this having just had my first Red Mango
Experience….wow!!!! Absolutely delicious dark chocolate yogurt with yogurt chips!!! I’m a Mango gal now xxoo
I love love love RED MANGO without a doubt!!! I love their vanilla, pomegranate and raspberry cheesecake! -MG
The first time when i tried pinkberry i didnt like it at all. But the second time i tried it AMAZING! Then when i had red mando the first and the second time 2 thumbs down.
Pinkberry 2 thumbs up
RED MANGO!!!!! It’s creamier, fresher tasting, and I believe it’s 100% all natural (unlike Pinkberry)
Red Mango all the way!
TCBY by far surpasses both of these places.
TCBY was the first frozen yogurt in the U.S. It has so many flavors and actually isn’t loaded with sugar like the other two places you named. Their yogurt isn’t always tart flavored either.
You should try BERRY FRESH Frozen Yogurt on 897 Montauk Hwy
Bayport, NY 11705.
AWESOME!!!!