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A cute little food truck on the Hoboken waterfront. I was honestly surprised that the base ice cream itself does not have any sugar or dairy. The ice cream is super yummy and can be customized but they also have some super tummy options. The portion size is decent and usually there's only 1 person working. Loved how it satisfied the ice cream craving while keeping the excess sugar away! read more

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Banana soft serve is how it sounds. I appreciate that it doesn't have any sugar added and that it's dairy/gluten free and vegan. However, it's not all that exciting... It will take a certain mood for the craving to hit. Also it's sweet enough on its own, I couldn't stomach any toppings. The mango pineapple swirl was super sweet and tasted artificial. I don't recommend that one. read more

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Ordered: Banana Cream Pie Creation (~$6): soft serve banana with crushed graham crackers, Nutella, and whipped cream Aya's take: Did someone say soft serve bananas? Amanda Bananas was one of the food trucks at Pier 13, so I thought I would try it out. I love banana but I hate the Laffy Taffy flavor, and I must say this was not that Laffy Taffy flavor. They have many creations to choose from or you can choose your own toppings. Nice, quick, and easily sharable dessert to grab if you stumble across their truck. read more

Amanda Bananas - Banana Cream Pie Creation (~$6) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Kristen G.

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I love that this food truck is on the pier! My boyfriend and I ordered one each. I tried the mango pineapple and he ordered the banana cream pie. The mango pineapple is dairy free which I liked. It tasted good, you can really taste the mango! I didn't taste pineapple though. But I liked it. The banana cream pie has whipped cream, Nutella, banana ice cream, and crushed graham cracker topping. So delicious!! This one was our favorite of the two. It is a little expensive, $11.50 for the two. I'm happy they aren't cash only. Quick and friendly service! read more

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I wanted to love this but I didn't. I don't feel it deserves less stars either because I found out I reallllly don't like banana based ice cream lol. I think it's a perfect option for non dairy ice cream just was NOT my fav. I made my own creation of #1 with Oreo crumbs, hot fudge, and walnuts. Loved that it included 3 toppings because charging extra. I thought maybe what I ordered would be a re creation of my fav chunky monkey from Ben and Jerry's but nope. Looked so yummy but I ended up just eating the topping off of it only. I was told there was another base of mango and pineapple too so maybe I'll give that a try or try a "banana shake" instead next time. Maybe that will mask the banana flavor a little better?! read more

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Perfect treat on a hot summer day! Most of the menu options are $6 (and they take credit card). I had the Apple Pie Banana and my husband and the Almond Joy. Delicious! read more

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*Pre COVID Review* I visited Pier13 one afternoon and found the Amanda Bananas food truck. I was so excited to try something that was 100% dairy free, gluten free and vegan since dairy upsets my stomach. I was slightly afraid the consistency or taste would be off but I was proven wrong! I ended up trying the Banana Cream Pie ice cream. Omg, it was so delicious and the consistency was perfect. I loved the simple toppings and presentation. Roughly one scoop of icecream was $5. I would say this is fair for the product. Can't wait to try out all their other creations! I know their food truck is open for business at Pier13 in Hoboken. Be sure to check them out for a tasty treat! read more

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Had the banana dessert a couple of times at different food truck events in hudson county.Very tasty and they have a wide variety of toppings.Healthy too.. which makes for a guilt free indulgence. read more

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I do not understand how they make just bananas so creamy and delicious. But it's incredible! I got fluffernutter - nutterbutters, peanut butter and marshmallow fluff. 10/10 it was so good! read more

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Amanda's Bananas is a rare establishment were they are 5/5 CONSISTENTLY. Every single time I come here on Pier 13, I am blown away with the products. I wish I had photos but it goes quick. Highlight menu items -- BLURRIES. They even include a mcflurry type spoon. The nostalgia... I have tried the birthday cake and cookies & cream blurries. Both amazing. The soft serve is a classic. I recommend the fluffer nutter or the s'mores flavor. read more

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mmmmmmm this place has a great concept. Unique and delicious. I got the banana cream pie and it was really good. I love the fact that i'm eating a dessert and its healthy. The fact that you can order it and sit at the pier and just enjoy the scenery. Its pure bliss. To me, I would get this very often for the pure fact that I love sweets and this would not kill me on the scale and it tastes like it would. The only downfall is that it is $5 for a small cup but it is worth it! I wanna try the almond joy next read more

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I ordered the s'mores flavor at Amanda Bananas. It was pretty good! Definitely something I would share because it was really sweet, but nonetheless a tasty treat! read more

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Absolutely in love with Amanda Bananas. Don't think I can pass up getting some when at Pier13 ever again...... Had a very hard time choosing, but ended up going with the fluff-a-nutter. SOOO good!!!! The actual banana base itself was so good that on a day i want to be healthier, I wouldn't mind more simple ingredients like chocolate chips and whipped cream. Gotta try it! read more

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This food truck is located at Pier 13 in Hoboken so you get a tasty treat with a view. It's simply just frozen banana with the toppings of your choice or you can go with one of their creations. I went with the Banana Cream Pie which is topped with graham cracker crust, Nutella and whip cream. Sooo good! I believe they are all $5.00. read more

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Michelle S.

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Love love love Amanda's bananas! My summers wouldn't be complete without it! The ice cream consistency is perfection, even though it's 100% bananas. My favorite is the banana cream pie which comes with a generous amount of whipped cream, Nutella, and crushed graham crackers. Couldn't recommend this more (obviously must like bananas). read more

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Alyssa F.

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YUM! I had the fluffernutter and wow was it good! What a brilliant idea. Thanks guys! read more

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Kate F.

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Better than ice cream or frozen yogurt and super inexpensive that we end up grabbing it daily.

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Christina G.

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If Amanda bananas had a storefront hear me, I promise I'd go every day. (Hint, hint)... The "ice cream" base is not ice cream in the least. It's made entirely from banana! No added ingredients, just banana!! From there you can add an assortment of toppings - from fresh fruit to peanut butter or whipped cream. For someone who used to eat ice cream every day, but stopped for health reasons, this is a dream come true!! It's creamy, refreshing and DELICIOUS ! One complaint - they are only open certain days / times because this is a food truck. They close for the winter I believe, but are at pier 13 in hall summer and go to events all over NJ in the spring, summer and fall. read more

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I've been following Amanda Bananas on Twitter for a while now and on Labor Day, I decided to drive to Hoboken for some food trucks. I looked on the menu to see what they offered and soon as I seen Banana Cream Pie. Ooo yeaaa give that to meee!!! read more

Amanda Bananas - Banana Cream Pie with Nutella. Everything you need but made in ice cream and toppings form. First time coming here and I love it. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Nicole A.

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Delicious and ever so healthy (if you eat it plain and don't go crazy on the toppings, of course)! At home, I eat frozen over-ripe bananas all the time. This is an even better treat. It's very filling because when you think about it, it's gotta be at least a couple or a few bananas mashed up to make a bowl full. I've gotten it plain, the s'mores toppings, and with nutella. All have been great! The service is a little slow, especially when there's a line. I've wound up waiting 10 minutes before and there were no customers even in front of me. But, it was a nice day and worth the wait. I love this stuff, I wish it were available as an option at your frozen yogurt places! That would be perfect! read more

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The Amanda Bananas truck stopped by my apartment building and WOW, it is good! Crazy to think that the 'ice cream' is 100% bananas... it's deliciously smooth, sweet, and even creamy! Their toppings are great, too. I got the Snickers (chocolate syrup, and caramel peanuts) and my boyfriend got the Banana Cream Pie (whipped cream and Nutella). Both were great! Can't wait to find this food truck again in the future to try some of the other combinations. read more

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Sonya C.

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It's a great concept and very unique as well! It does taste like a frozen banana; the treat has a nice smooth texture. They'll give you a sample if you wish to try it before purchasing. Very delicious alternative to ice cream and frozen yogurt. It's also dairy free. The only sugars present are the natural sugars if you get an original. I believe it's healthy minus the toppings. Depending on the toppings, it might not be as healthy but it's still a good and fun treat:) it does melt quickly if it's warm outside so indulge quickly! $4 for an original ($5 for one of the creations with toppings) which is a bit on the pricey side but you are getting a healthier treat. Enjoy your frozen banana treat on a nice warm day! And yes, they accept credit cards! read more

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Bald One and I split a frozen banana treat at the Hamilton Park Festival in JC today. Too bad Baby D is only 3.5 months old, or we would have treated her to a taste as well. It looks like frozen yogurt but is 100% banana! Healthy and delicious and so creamy you'd swear there's dairy in it. Because Bald One loves sweets, he chose graham cracker dust, Oreo bits, and Nutella as toppings. A bit sweet, but even I had to admit it was delicious. I'd give 5 stars if they had had fruit toppings available - like strawberries, blueberries, etc. for those of us who prefer tart over sweet. But it was a cold tasty treat and the size was perfect for sharing on a warm, sunny day in beautiful Downtown Jersey City! read more

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Diane C.

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I really do enjoy Amanda Bananas and I LOVE that it serves as a healthy option on PIer 13. The calorie count is stellar and it is quite refreshing. I really like the consistency... and the price is good too! To be honest, the first 2 times I ate here, I ordered it plain. And it tasted like cold, mashed up baby food bananas. I was NOT a fan. But then I tried my husband's delicious order involving Nutella and Coconut and it was absolutely delicious. I finally realized, Plain is NOT the way to go here unless you love the raw banana flavor! Even by adding something healthy like fresh mangos and coconut - the flavor profile and texture profile skyrockets and it tastes absolutely delicious. read more

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Leah S.

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Really delicious and healthy and cheap!! only 5 dollars with unlimited toppings. got mine with fresh mango and shredded coconut!! would totally get this again! read more

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Sui B.

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The amandabananas.com website provides all the essential info plus a phone number you can text to see where the truck is located. I received a confirmation back about 15 minutes after my inquiry text. The truck was located at pier 13. Ideal location. Lots of kids and adults alike lined up for a taste of healthy yumminess. I got mine with fresh strawberries, mango and chopped almonds. The cup was completely overfilled and spilled everywhere as I anxiously dipped my soon in it but I didn't care. It was much creamier than I had anticipated. The toppings complimented the base well, I indulged myself guilty free. read more

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I don't even know if words can describe how good this stuff is. fresh frozen banana treats!!!!!! There's nothing better at beating the summer's heat than this stuff...topped with whatever your little heart desires. The people that run this place is also super friendly. Find them on Twitter and follow them. They also go to a couple of the local farmer's market. read more

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This is a mainstay at the pier and is a crowd favorite. My wife loves this place and although i am not the biggest fan of bananas i love what they did with this. The flavor isnt too banana-ey and tastes like ice cream. The selection of toppings are great with so much to choose from. This place is a great place to visit if you want ice cream but dont want the calories associated with regular ice cream. read more

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Wonderful! Had Rocky Road and it was soooo good. The toppings were tasty and the banana custard was quite tasty. Simply good, simply wonderful. read more

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The concept is weird: making something that resembles ice cream or frozen yogurt but made out of banana. Loved it though, not too sweet just a good combination. The wife and I got the smores one it was awesome. Definitely coming back here one day. Located in Pier 13 is very accessible and great place to be. read more

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Best in town ! Gotta love this place ! Steve and his staff go above and beyond. Not to mention the phenomenal product !

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Ive been a frequent customer at this establishment, never had a problem. But the recent disrespect that I've experienced from the hands of this middle-aged lady with a nasty attitude convinced me to no longer come to this location in the future read more

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The first time I tried this strange dessert I wasn't sold. The second time...I was. It's actually not strange at all. It's a banana. Which is why you need to dress it up a bit with some good sugary stuff. I recommend the Almond Joy topping! Ask for dark chocolate sauce. read more

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Amazing. I loved it, my husband loved it = we are sold. Def. would come back again for this. I am now inspired to learn how to make this because it was so tasty!! read more

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Please come to San Francisco! Amanda's brother is the owner and he was super nice and explained all the toppings and The process.....I ended up with lots of berries and almonds and really loved the frozen bananas that is like ice cream but it's all banana! It's super healthy but it doesn't seem like it! How good is that???!! And btw, the truck is located on a pier that has a gorgeous view of NYC ! read more

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Alex V.

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Excellent idea...poor execution. My frozen banana thingie tasted like they used bananas which were not fully ripened. I just didn't find it tasty. Maybe I just had a bad experience. I think if they used super-ripe or even over-ripe bananas, this treat would taste amazing. Other than that, it looks very pretty and seems healthy. read more

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Absolutely the most delicious non-dairy ice cream dessert I've ever had! I had the banana snicker sundae and it tastes every bit as described by its name! It was smooth, creamy, and ! Oh and how can I forget... the owners are sweet as pie! #mynewcreamery #gobananas! read more

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Danielle C.

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I've had this bookmarked for some time now, and I finally got to try it out. I'm all about bananas. I love them alone, in a banana split, as a milkshake, and for sure as a froyo/ice cream! So I had the chance to get to try it at JCEats (7/18), and I was satisfied! At first there was a weird after taste but it goes away after the third spoonful,lol. I had the classic with strawberries, Nutella, and cap'n crunch. It was only $5 which is not bad considering how expensive some froyo spots are. Definitely coming back to try other combos! AND THEY TAKE CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS! Yay! read more

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I crave Amanda's bananas!!! I live downtown in Hoboken, and make the walk almost every weekend to get Amanda's bananas. They are a guilt free treat that you can't beat!! read more

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A Guilt-Free Frozen Treat? Yes Please!! The bananas are super fresh- you can watch them puree the frozen bananas right in front of you. Can you choose from one of their pre-set combinations of toppings, or make your own. Only thing that could make this slightly better- a toppings bar where you can add your own toppings. Then again, perhaps for the sake of my waistline, it's better that they do it :) A nice summer addition to town for the summer! read more

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Pier 13
Hoboken, NJ 07030
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(973) 495-7718
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Hours

What time does Amanda Bananas open?

Amanda Bananas opens at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Amanda Bananas opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Amanda Bananas close?

Amanda Bananas closes at 10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Amanda Bananas closes at 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu 3:00 PM - 10:30 PMFri 3:00 PM - 11:30 PMSat 12:00 PM - 11:30 PMSun 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Amanda Bananas take credit cards?

Yes, Amanda Bananas takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Amanda Bananas have catering options?

No, Amanda Bananas does not have catering options.

Does Amanda Bananas serve alcohol?

No, Amanda Bananas does not serve alcohol.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Amanda Bananas have bike parking?

Yes, Amanda Bananas has bike parking.

Does Amanda Bananas have parking?

Yes, Amanda Bananas has parking options. Garage Parking

Other Amenities

Does Amanda Bananas have free WiFi?

No, Amanda Bananas does not have free WiFi.

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Amanda Bananas is a soft-serve frozen fruit mobile vendor. Our mission is to passionately deliver a uniquely produced gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan & Weight Watcher point-free product. Whether you are a calorie-counting yoga aficionado, or a young family culminating a night on the town, Amanda Bananas appeals to virtually every audience including private/corporate events.

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A coworker went and grabbed us dessert today. It was a great day. I ordered a dozen salted…read morechocolate chip cookies for colleagues that didn't order ice cream. It was a lovely small portioned treat to feel less guilty I had crushed walnuts I added on the side from my personal stash at work the place seems to be a nut free topping kinda palace but they have some fun unique flavors. I can't speak for the service as I wasn't there but my coworker didn't complain. I will say the cookie tasted great. I also tried their magic bar a small bite very sweet but quality ingredients fyi. The cookies tasted fresh baked, nice thickness.

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Amorino Gelato

4.1(1.1k reviews)

2.0 mi•Greenwich Village

Solid gelato what can I say the sorbetti and gelati worked very well together…read more Short line and great location!

The workers are friendly and the service was good. The place is cozy and was a nice spot to chill…read moreat especially during the cold weather. The Affogato al cioccolato was very rich and sweet. The chocolate was more on the thicker side. I definitely recommend it if you are a fan of chocolate. The ice cream here is very smooth and creamy.

1.9 mi•Koreatown, Midtown West

2 flavors

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Grace Street

4.2(3.8k reviews)

Locally sourced ingredients

Locally owned & operated

So after having lunch in New York's Chinatown and taking a stroll through little Italy, we took a…read moresubway ride to New York's K-Town or aka as Korea Town. Upon arrival we noticed the difference in crowds. Not as busy and packed sidewalks. Also it was a lot cleaner than Chinatown. Since we just ate at C-Town, it was time to find a good dessert place in K-Town. So we walked and we walked until I saw a banner sign showing shaved ice desserts. Then I noticed the name of the business is Grace Street. How fitting, because that is my wife's name. So we went in and what caught my eye was a mango shaved ice with mangoes, mochi, strawberries, and condensed milk, however I was over ruled by my wife and we went with the black sesame and mochi and condensed milk. It also had red bean, but that had to be on the side, since that gives me gout. Such nice staff taking orders and we went into the dining area to find a seat. What a large spacious area with many tables. Our order came out and it looked so good. The black sesame shaved ice or snow as it's also referred to as, was perfectly sweetened by the condensed milk and the chewy mochi. Definitely cleaned my pallet from our Chinese lunch and it helped cool me down from the New York heat. We got water, but there was no ice offered, so I asked one of the workers and he was kind enough to get me some. We are through that dessert like, if we didn't finish it fast, it was going to melt. We did not give it a chance to melt one bit. The staff here are efficient, as they saw we were done, they asked to clear our dessert bowl away. It was a nice experience even if it was just dessert. They definitely had more dessert options to offer, but i

A classic Ktown cafe that has withstood the test of time, serving up solid Asian and Korean…read moredesserts to locals and tourists alike. I really enjoyed their matcha basque cheesecake with a prominent, deep matcha flavor. The texture was pretty smooth and loved how it wasn't too sweet. The Ho-Dduk has the lovely combo of sweet brown sugar/caramel flavor and creamy vanilla ice cream. When its hot, the dough is super chewy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. The mango bingsoo had a good mango flavor; wasn't too tangy nor too sweet. Mangoes were fresh for the season. The elixir or the matcha bingsoo was solid too, but I still preferred the strong matcha flavors from the cheesecake. Lines sometimes are long but it also moves fast! After ordering, you get a buzzer that will tell you when your desserts are ready. Lots of seating options from tables to high tops.

1.1 mi•Meatpacking District, Chelsea

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Sunset Lemonade ($5.50)

Seed + Mill

4.5(369 reviews)

This place is halva heaven. I have never seen so many kinds of halva in a form of a round cake. You…read morecan sample them. To my surprise, it's not super sweet. It is sold in a quart pound package. The soft serve is good too with some halva crumbles

I wanted to like this spot more than I did, but I think I expected it to be more like an asian…read moresesame flavor than tahini. I can't really fault them for that :') It's inside Chelsea market so its super crowded and pretty hard to find a seat. I got the half classic half chocolate tahini swirl, with the classic, chocolate, and black tahini drizzle on top. The drizzles were fantastic - such strong nutty sesame flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. I wish I got more! I also really liked the flavor of the chocolate tahini soft serve. The original tahini soft serve was just okay to me though - it tasted like it had some spiced flavor inside which I really didn't love and the texture felt more icy than creamy. It's a decent size but is also a bit on the pricier side.

Sesame & Black Sesame swirl with chocolate sesame and sesame drizzle with halva crumble

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Vegan matcha and sesame soft serve

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Marilou T.

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5

2

9 years ago

I usually go to Amanda Banana when I want a healthy treat. I used to do banana ice cream until my blender broke so glad I could buy here. I usually get the plain one with fresh fruit toppings, the ripe bananas are sweet and smooth. Delicious! read more

Anna P.

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16

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12 years ago

My favorite thing at pier 13! Such a great alternative to ice cream, even better in fact! The guy who owns Amanda's is such a nice guy and the "ice cream" is delicious! So many topping options but plain, unadulterated banana is the best! read more

Kevin B.

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25

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11 years ago

I usually make ice cream out of bananas at my house, but it was good that i could get it on the go and with a great view. They have a lot of great toppings, and do unlimited toppings for 5$. I wish they had a larger size though. read more

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