Cute little spot for dessert! The banan strawberry lilikoi was so good and refreshing. The fruit tasted really fresh. Couldn't believe it was just banana. read more

Banan - Strawberry lilikoi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

The first time I had banan was in Waikiki. I love that they opened one here! I was actually here for the grand opening (which I never do) and they line moved quickly and they even gave a cup for my pup! Love that they were so hospitable and offered one for him. I've been back a few times since then and I think I tried newer items on the menu too. I love having another healthy option in my city. I don't favor bananas plain but I will definitely eat them here. The shop is so cute, well kept and always welcomed with a smile by staff here. read more

Wandered in here while exploring Noe Valley and the passion fruit banan is SO DELICIOUS. I wasn't even hungry but had to get a cup based on the sample alone. I am not even a big sweets person but will absolutely come back to indulge and try other flavors. super cute shop, bright colors and love the Hawaiian aloha vibe. read more

Unreasonably tasty dessert things, and quick friendly staff. I'm just always in mild horror at the sheer quantity of sugar involved.

Been wanting to try this place for a while, and located in a walkable area of Noe Valley. Their soft serve contains no added sugar or milk, just bananas! Ambiance: feels like your typical ice cream/froyo place. Place is clean and modern Service: workers were friendly, they offer free samples as well Banana (5/5): Tasted like an overripe banana in an ice cream, reminded me of fried bananas I had as a kid. Had texture just like fro-yo Chocolate $5 (5/5): Tasted like rich chocolate with a hint of banana. Not overly sweet and enjoyable. Kid's cup is $5, and each additional topping is ranging $.75/$1.25/$2/$3. Would come back again to enjoy a small cup at the town square across the street. read more

Banan - Chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

They have tons of "soft serve", smoothie, and acai bowl options! I tried the original banana flavor, which definitely tasted like banana but was almost too sweet for me. I couldn't finish it all the way haha. But the inside space is nice and there's seating! read more

I knew Banán looked familiar. I remember seeing their order window on one of those Waikiki beach access walkways, the popular one near The Cheesecake Factory with all the surfboards are standing in a row. I didn't try it, but here I was in Noe Valley, a seemingly unlikely location for Hawaiian-style soft serve, don't you think? However, cold weather aside, I was swayed by their dairy-free offerings. I'm not lactose-intolerant, but it's good to step away from the cow sometimes. The friendly server explained Banan's concept of banana-based tropical flavors. That means their soft serve moves away from creamy and more toward a chilled smoothie. Truth be told, I didn't have the temerity much less the patience to build my own cup, so I ordered the preset $9.95 Strawberry Liliko'i Cup. My choice sounded like Honolulu to me because it consisted of strawberry banan topped with toasted coconut, strawberries, pineapple, and passionfruit (Photo 7). It was quite good, though to be honest, I lean toward creamy in my froyo proclivities. Listen, I'm not sure if there are caloric benefits to banan, but I could be seduced by toppings like macadamia nut honey butter. DESSERT - 4 stars...tasty but not creamy if that's your preference AMBIANCE - 4 stars...quite spacious in the afternoon SERVICE - 4 stars...cordial like a brudda TOTAL - 4 stars...nice alternative to regular froyo shops RELATED - Exploring Noe Valley? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/9NGZfTwjJD read more

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I cant believe I didn't try this place earlier. I was looking for a refreshing dessert with no added sugar (so basically a fruit alternative if that was even possible) and this was the exact spot! Their strawberry and passion fruit flavors make the perfect balance of slightly sweet and tart. The banana is there but not overpowering, tastes like a smoothie bowl. I'll be back to try all the other flavors, they even have a protein one! read more

Banan - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

This non-lactose shop looks too sweet not to step inside. Banan's offerings range from smoothies, banana froyo to açaí and we ordered a large Waikiki Dreamin'. Though the bowl isn't as large as some other açaí places, the little scoop of macadamia nut honey butter made it stand out and the lilikoi (passion fruit) on top added a tart flavor explosion! Service was very friendly. If in Noe Valley, check out this place for a touch of Hawaii. read more

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Had this once in Hawaii and wasnt overly impressed as it was very banan-y But seen it opened here on 24th st so decided to try it out as my sister was raving about it. And she wasnt wrong- its so good, more of a fro-yo vibe with the taste of banana not as overpowering, and plenty of yummy toppings to tickle the tastebuds. I got the coco bomb and wowwweeee it was good, I added strawberries for an extra fruity sweet kick and it was perfect. Also the smaller size is pretty big! Will definitely be back to try the other flavors. The cafe is so cute too- colorful and a few tables to sit and enjoy the dessert, also some pretty funky merch to check out instore. Worth a visit! read more

Banan - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

This review is for their acai bowl only The palace itself is cute, seats around 15 inside with some squeeze. The time I came round had a lot of other children visiting for their ice cream fix For the acai bowl, I got a large and honestly was pretty disappointed with the first impression. The bowl filled basically half way before some fruit toppings. Now if you care about not fiddling and spilling toppings, having coconut flakes coat your lap and a rogue granola chunk fall to the floor while you wail internally, then sure maybe this is for you, but not me, I wanna feel so uncomfortable with digging into the top because of how much goodness I've just paid for. And for pushing $18 post tip? Unfortunately there are plenty of acai bowls elsewhere which do give more for your buck. The taste was still good! But soured by the above, and not amazing enough to warrant it read more

Banan - Acai Bowl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came by for a sweet treat after dinner and we were excited to try Banan as we wanted something a bit lighter. After trying a couple of flavors we decided on the strawberry and chocolate banana soft serve. The ice cream here has no sugar or dairy added which is really impressive given how flavorful everything was. It was hard to choose 2 for the regular size cup as the passionfruit and matcha were great as well. They do use coconut cream in the soft serve to add creaminess but overall it tastes super natural. My favorite had to the be chocolate as it was super creamy and rich without being heavy or too sweet. The strawberry was icier, making me think they use frozen strawberries in the recipe but still good - more like a sorbet or frozen smoothie than ice cream. read more

Banan - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is a great stop for a sweet treat! I originally came for the CHUNKADELIC BOWL which was a total win. I subbed in the shortbread cookies which I highly recommend. The macadamia nut butter is very unique to this desert spot! I will definitely get this again. The CHOCOLATE BOWL was also very rich and creamy. We went with peanut butter for this one, but next time I'd probably grab a different nut butter with it! This place is delicious and I will definitely be back when I'm in the neighborhood to try some of their more fruit flavors! read more

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Plenty of seating and spacious inside! Loved the light and airy interior. - chunkadelic cup: the banana soft serve base was yummy! It had natural sweetness to it and a good consistency that didn't melt! The toppings paired well - the macadamia nut butter was not that flavorful though. Would come back for a refreshing sweet treat! read more

Banan - Chunkadelic Cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Omg this place was so amazing! I made two separate trips just to get this taste of goodness again! The flavor is so fresh and the fruit was also very fresh. The service was quick and wasn't hard to find. Very close by the beach so you're able to grab some and walk maybe 30 steps and enjoy it on the beach as I did here. Cute little shop and everything tasted so fresh. I'll be dreaming about this fresh delicious taste now that I'm back home. When I go back to Hawaii I'll definitely be getting this again. read more

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Having long walked by and noticed their original Oahu outpost I finally made time to try Banan back in SF, where their treats weren't actively competing with Shave Ice for my attention. Verdict? Excellent. Whoever described Banan's dairy-free, banana and coconut-based offerings as a cross between fro-yo and a smoothie is spot-on. Even more so when you opt for the fruit-flavored selections. The shop is immaculate, with pleasant seating inside. Outside, just walk across the street and enjoy your purchase in the Noe Valley Town Square. Banan's offerings are satisfying and delicious. Try anything passion fruit/lilikoi flavored for the full aloha experience and I'm pretty sure you'll agree. read more

Banan - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Can't believe I haven't written a review for Banan yet because I've been here SO many times!! Guilt free dessert I can have anytime?! Sign me UP. I LOVE that the ingredients are clean and fresh, simply banana. No dairy, no sugar. The swirls are generous and DE-licious. My husband loves the chocolate flavor and we've also tried the passion fruit which is a winner. You can still taste the banana so if you're not a banana fan, probably not for you. If you are, it's heavenly! It's obviously not as creamy as ice cream so probably closer to a froyo texture. They have a variety of toppings to add and my favorite (and the one I order most) is the mac nut butter. It's just quality macademia nuts + honey and SO decadent. I also love adding fruit, chocolate sauce, passion fruit pulp, etc. depending on what I order. I haven't had a bad combination yet! I ask every time I visit... but please start a loyalty program! Be back soon (probably today). read more

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Minion approved soft serve shop! This is the type of shop I would expect at Universal Studios. Banana healthy soft serve with a multitude of toppings. I got the banana soft serve with extra bananas and cara cara oranges. It was amazing and a healthier alternative to all the ice cream I've been eating. We also got their strawberry toppings, also delicious and their pina colada smoothie which was also amazing. Really great staff, plenty of tables when it's not busy. Their passionfruit soft serve is sweet but tropical, and their chocolate is more of a healthy dark chocolate. Their base flavors are great. Hope to see this place thrive. read more

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Banana Brulee always hits the spot. Service is quick and friendly. If you are looking to lounge, there is a cute plaza across the street to sit back and relax while enjoying the sort serve. read more

On a weekday evening, my friend and I went to this non-dairy banana-based soft service dessert place, and it was delicious for my first time! There were a few customers enjoying their soft-serve in the shop, and the shop was small and gave a cozy vibe. My friend and I shared one Cocoa Bomb cup, which consisted of chocolate soft serve, brownie bits, and peanut butter. While I enjoyed the soft serve itself and brown bit toppings, the peanut butter topping just tasted like plain peanuts, which was slightly odd. Otherwise, the portion was plentiful and worth the price! I would love to come here again to try other flavors and other items on their menu. read more

Banan - Cocoa Bomb Cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Interesting concept when you want a sweet treat thats a little better for you than your typical desserts. I have been into matcha and it was nice to see they had it on their menu. I got the matcha mood cup, which includes matcha & strawberry banan topped with strawberries, mochi, shaved almonds, and strawberry jam. - I mostly tasted strawberry and banana as those were strong compared to the matcha. I got a hint of bitterness for the matcha. Overall, it was a nice little treat to get once in awhile just to try the other flavors. The chunkadelic and their smoothies sound good! There was no line when we went, so ordering and getting our treat was quick. A rush of people did enter after I started eating. The place was brightly lit at night. There was seating along the walls/window. Parking: Street. Not bad at night, not sure how it is during the day read more

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I think Banan might be my newest obsession! I always wanted to try them after seeing them in Hawaii so I was ecstatic that there was a location in SF. Their soft serve is made from bananas and natural ingredients with no added sugars or dairy--I love that they are a healthier alternative when you're craving a sweet treat (and it's SUCH a good sweet treat too). The employee was super sweet in letting me sample the different flavors. I loved all of them, with my favorites being the Original, Chocolate, and Acai. The soft serve feels like a thicker frozen yogurt. I ended up going with the Tropic Haze with the Original Banan base (since they were out of Passionfruit). The toppings complemented each other incredibly well; I can't wait to come back to try the other options! For the price, I think the portion was well worth it. The shop is also a great environment to sit and catch up with a friend! Overall, I will be back soon. read more

Banan - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Can you imagine having a frozen dessert treat made of only bananas? Well, I was skeptical but after walking by Banan snd seeing so many people of all ages waiting tobtry their smoothies and banana frozen desserts, I had to check it out myself. The texture is just like a soft serve but with ZERO sugar and each dessert contains about the equivalent of one snd a half bananas. I was delighted by the taste of a plain banana cup even though most folks were adding all kinds of delicious toppings! read more

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Finally visited their SF location after trying their Oahu location many years ago. Super delicious banana-based dessert; feels healthier than eating ice cream because there isn't added sugar. We got a kids scoop chocolate with brownie and granola which was the perfect size for a late night snack. They also have acai bowls and smoothies which I'll have to come back to try. read more

Banan - chocolate cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fresh flavors that don't skimp out on toppings. My favourite was the dark chocolate chunks with the macadamia soft serve but the açai and crunchy quinoa toppings were a close contender. Soooo good and easily shareable for two or just one if you save room for dessert! Friendly workers also let you try the flavours. 3 big tables inside and counter seating so small groups are definitely doable. read more

Banan - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Mana Smoothie was spectacular!!! It has macademia nut honey, plant-based vanilla protein, coconut milk, bananas, blue spirulina, and Himalayan pink salt... a delicious blend of flavors and a perfectly refreshing post-workout drink. The Build Your Bowl I got was not my favorite, I'll have to go back and re-do my order. Maybe I'll try one of the pre-made bowls, so that the flavors and textures meld together better. Though I'm tempted to just go for the Mana Smoothie again... The service was wonderful and the atmosphere is light and airy, I had a great experience. Banán is quite expensive, though, so the price point is something to keep in mind. read more

Banan - Mana Smoothie; spectacular!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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How lucky is SF that we get this place???!! Banan is a MUST visit!! The flavors are all enticing, but I went with classic Banana base with mochi and banana toppings. AMAZING! The process was very fast, the hardest part was picking. The store front is also very cute and across the street from a gorgeous park we sat at. Definitely a treat I will be revisiting. PS the cup size is perfect to split. read more

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I've been looking forward to trying this place for months. Finally went with a couple friends and it was a disappointment for all of us. Chunkadelic 3/5: it's good, but not great and definitely not amazing. This is the first time I've had macadamia nut butter. Not smooth and creamy like other nut butters. Maybe I got the bottom of the barrel, but there was no oil mixed into it, so it was super dry. It didn't contribute any noticeable flavor. The overall dessert was alright, but forgettable. Small beach açaí bowl: 2/5. I love açaí but their base is below average in taste. Also for the price, they're hella stingy with the amount they give. Didnt fill the already tiny 8oz bowl up with açaí. Not satisfying. For better açaí, try sidewalk juice. Strawberry banana smoothie: 3/5 it's what you would expect, nothing special Barely any seating inside so we couldn't sit down to eat either. But it's sf, so I'm not surprised. As I was walking down the street, I was thinking, if I had the choice to go to easy breezy fro-yo or here, I'd choose the fro-yo solely based on taste. Although this is a unique concept that may be made with more natural ingredients, I think it's overhyped and overpriced for what it is. Anything that tastes this average and forgettable isn't a place that I would revisit. read more

A cute ice cream shop that serves something unique - dairy-free (made with bananas) ice cream that actually tastes good - NOT GREAT, just good. It's a chain that's mostly in Hawaii, with this one SF outpost. And it's good, and far healthier than most ice creams. But the cost is quite high. And I could taste the banana aftertaste. Which was a bit distracting. Service is good (enough). My issue with the ice cream was that the bigger portions are almost too big - better for two people than one. I ended up not being able to finish. read more

Admittedly, before coming here, I knew nothing about Banan. However, as a huge fan of all things Hawaii, I was immediately intrigued when my friend told me how this was their first location here on the mainland. Of course, I was even more intrigued once I heard about what they specialize in - non-dairy soft serve made primarily with bananas. While the non-diary aspect is probably what appeals to folks the most, especially anyone that's lactose intolerant, the banana part is what got me excited! Not only is it unique, but I could only imagine how good it would taste with so many flavor combinations! Located right in the heart of Noe Valley, Banan stands out from its neighbors like a bit of an oasis. In part because the surrounding area is nothing like its roots in Hawaii, but also because it's one of just a couple of places around here to get dessert. However, unlike Easy Breezy down the street, Banan's offerings are a bit more interesting. Beyond their "banan" soft serve itself, nearly every one of their various smoothies and banan combinations (you can also create your own of the latter) sounds so good! Strawberry Liliko'i, Paradise Passion, Matcha Mochi, Strawberry Shortcake...the only real dilemma was trying to decide which of these to try first! -- CHUNKADELIC - Banana Banan Topped with Macadamia Nut Honey Butter, Dark Chocolate, Shaved Coconut, Honey, and Nana Joe's Granola...$9 (cup) This seemed like a logical pick, given how well bananas pair with each of the toppings. In particular, the mix of the macadamia nut butter, granola, and honey tasted really good with the banan while the dark chocolate helped to cut down on their collective sweetness. -- MATCHA MOCHI - Matcha Banan Topped with Mochi, Shaved Almonds, Strawberries, Black Sesame Seeds, and Honey...$9 (cup) Matcha flavored banan initially seemed odd, but this was so good! The banana was actually pretty subtle, so this tasted like a matcha dessert...with a lot of toppings that go great with matcha! Although the black sesame didn't do much for me, I loved how everything else complemented each other! With both types of banan, the thing that I liked most about them was how they didn't taste nearly as sweet as I thought (feared?) they would. I'm not sure if it's because of the type of the banana they use, its ripeness when it gets used, the amount in the recipe, or some other reason (and/or all of the above), but the banan has just the right sweetness to it. Plus, it doesn't have any added sugars in it (all of it comes from the bananas), which is even more impressive! Considering the relative lack of options for dessert in Noe Valley, Banan's pick of SF neighborhoods to expand into was a solid one. That's without even mentioning all of the families that live in the area, the nice weather this side of the city gets, and how plentiful parking is at night (certainly less so during the day, though). However, even if there were more alternatives around, Banan and their banan bowls are so unique and tasty that I would (and will) come back regardless! FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded down for now. read more

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Outstanding quality and service, especially for kids. Enjoyed even on a cloudy cold day.

So yummy and refreshing! I love that all the flavors aren't heavy and are fruit-forward with the delicious banana base :) Strawberry lilikoi is tart with a lovely passionfruit crunch and chunkadelic is more creamy dessert like. This store is also very cute inside on the main street in Noe and the staff is always friendly. I wish I lived closer by so I could stop in all the time read more

Banan - strawberry lilikoi and chunkadelic - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

my boyfriend and i happened to stumble across banan for dessert after lunch in noe valley, and i'm so glad we gave it a try! we didn't know the ice cream was completely banana-based until we asked the staff what "banan" meant, but it sounded super unique and creative! no milk or anything at all, just banana and whatever flavor the ice cream is. he also immediately offered to have us try every flavor we wanted, and said we could customize any of the pre-made creations with any of the flavors. he was super friendly and helpful, and made our ice cream super quickly! we ordered a cup of the strawberry shortcake- which was banana banan, shortcake, strawberries, and coconut whipped cream. it was delicious and didn't get too heavy/rich at all. it's was super light and refreshing which was perfect for a hot day! will definitely be back to try the other creations- the passionfruit and matcha banan flavors that we also tried were our other favorites! read more

Banan - strawberry shortcake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

I missed my chance to try Banan in Hawaii so I was very excited that they opened an SF location. We visited after lunch at Saru for dessert. The staff helping us was incredibly nice - gave us a rundown of the menu and mentioned multiple times we could sample the banan flavors. We ended up getting a kabana smoothie and a golden colada smoothie. We also sampled the passionfruit banan and will definitely get that next time. Shop itself is bright and well-decorated. read more

Banan - kabana smoothie, Golden Colada Smoothie - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was in the area and I was craving a sweet treat so here I am. I came in and I ordered the Chunkadelic cup which is apparently pretty popular here. The Chunkadelic cup was light and creamy. I like how the all of the components work so well together from the shaved coconut, the granola, dark chocolate, and the macadamia nut butter. The banana soft serve itself has no added sugar which is why it's not as sweet as you may expect. The service here was alright nothing out of the ordinary. The shop itself is kinda small but has a little bit of seating inside for people to enjoy. Try it out if you like. :) read more

Banan - Chunkadelic Cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm so happy that Banan has opened up a shop on the mainland!! After stopping by their Honolulu window a few times for their "nice-cream" (and trips to buy their mac nut butter,) it's quite nice to know they have a shop out in the Bay! If you haven't tried Banan, you're in for a [non-dairy] treat! It's smooth and creamy soft serve made with bananas instead of milk. Similarly to açai bowls, you pair these with toppings like granola, nut butter, chocolate nibs, fruit, etc. I ordered the Chunkaholic and swapped the regular base out for their matcha base. The flavor was a perfect balance of banana and green tea without being too sweet or bitter. I'm just waiting for this location to start selling their mac nut butter because it's so friggen good! Until then, I'll definitely be back to try their different bases and their smoothies! read more

Banan - Chunkaholic with matcha base- so good!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'm so glad I found out Banan opened up their location in SF through Tik Tok! It was one of my favs and must-stops when I frequented Oahu travel. I ordered an Amazon Bowl $14 -swirl with banana banan -mochi +$1.25 There is an added 5% SF employer mandate. The total was round ~$17, which is on the pricier end for sure. That being sad, if I lived in the city, this would be a weekly treat for me! The banana soft serve isn't too sweat and has a great consistency. Ingredients are very fresh. For my personal taste, I likely will sub out honey or leave it out in the future, although my gf thoroughly enjoyed the honey. A bowl can definitely be shared with 2 people...so if you think of it in that sense, it might be ~$7-$8 per person which isn't as pricey. Staff is friendly and made the bowl relatively quickly. For a cold Sunday evening, the inside seating was all filled up and quite busy! There is some seating inside, but also across the street. There are some very unique flavors available...and I can't wait to be back! Thanks Banan for expanding outside of Hawaii! read more

Who would've thought that you could made an incredibly creamy soft serve just from bananas? Banan from Honolulu has capitalized on this idea with truly incredible results! The banana flavor was their OG vanilla equivalent, and the chocolate had a deliciously dark, semi-sweet cacao flavor. I got both of these topped with crunchy Nana Joes granola, a scoop of creamy peanut butter, and a scoop of chunky macadamia nut honey butter. The soft serve cup was assembled beautifully, and the nuttiness and crunchiness of the toppings balanced out the thick, creamy soft serve, which was flavorful without being too sweet (there's no added sugar)! What a delicious yet healthy treat! read more

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Flavortown without the instant bloating Swung by after dinner with my family and I got the acai and banana swirl combo. It was my first time so I had a few samples. The location had plenty street parking which wasn't difficult to find that Friday evening when we went. Indoor and outdoor seating was available and plenty seating across the street as well. Would come back for some banana chocolate read more

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One of my friends has been raving about Banan and I was so excited to try it! I love that they are a dairy free soft serve crafted from bananas and that everything was natural sugars. The staff were very helpful, letting my friend switch a topping she didn't want from a preset combo. Chunkadelic - They said it was one of the popular flavors and it was worth it. The banana banan was light and refreshing. It came with toppings like macadamia nut honey butter, dark chocolate, shaved coconut, honey and granola. My favorite was the nana joes granola which added crunch and was a tasteful mix. A great place to get desserts during this summer season and I would love to go back to try some of their other banan flavors and the new smoothies they have! read more

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