While I’m very proud of the HI-CHEW ranking I wrote last year, chewing all that candy hurt my jaw for days afterwards. When HI-CHEW heard about my on-the-job injury, I was honored with the brand’s highest civilian honor: my very own Chew Crew jacket. While anyone can join HI-CHEW’s Chew Crew fan club to take surveys and enter giveaways, the custom letterman jacket is only gifted to folks who are truly committed to HI-CHEW—and it’s a nice jacket. (The Australian personality Ladybeard was visually and verbally jealous of it when we ended up in the same elevator.)
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All that being said, my initial jaw pain could have been avoided if HI-CHEW were just… less chewy. Okay, maybe that’s not an option. Luckily, there is one company delivering that HI-CHEW flavor sans mouth workout: Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt. The nationwide froyo chain just launched their second HI-CHEW-inspired flavor. Say hello to Grapefruit HI-CHEW Frozen Yogurt. While I didn’t love this fruity flavor from HI-CHEW’s Sweet & Sour Mix when I ranked it, I have a feeling this frozen yogurt will resolve the “weak flavor” concerns I noted back then.
Wait, what was the first HI-CHEW frozen yogurt at Menchie’s?
In June 2025, Menchie’s released Blue Hawaii HI-CHEW Frozen Yogurt as their Flavor of the Month. I actually made a special trip to try it at the Menchie’s location a short walk away from Jungle Jim’s International Market. I didn’t write up a full review at the time, but I really enjoyed the cocktail-flavored-candy-flavored froyo. I was shocked at how well the frozen yogurt emulated the post-HI-CHEW mouthfeel (minus the significant temperature difference). I can only assume this new Grapefruit HI-CHEW frozen yogurt will deliver that same uncanny accuracy.
When can I get Grapefruit HI-CHEW Frozen Yogurt for myself?
You can find the new Grapefruit HI-CHEW frozen yogurt on tap at all Menchie’s locations through the end of March 2026. While you’re there, check out Menchie’s other limited-edition flavor available while supplies last: Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip. Menchie’s prides themselves on using sustainably-sourced milk in their frozen yogurt, but this almond milk alternative is a nice option for the dairy-averse yogurt fans among us.
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