I love Banana King specially at night as they are open until very late. Me and my friends would always come here after a night of drinking for some well deserved food. My favorite thing to order is the chicken sandwich and the passion fruit shake. I like my shake made with water not milk. I feel like it taste better and the chicken sandwich I love to eat it with some pink sauce. The Pink Sauce is a must! It gives it an amazing flavor. For those wondering pink sauce is just ketchup and mayo together. Banana King late at night is always the wave. They take your order fast and you get your food fast. It never disappoints. read more

Glad this one is actually 24/7. Food is consistent, service was good, and ambiance is average. Think this one is the cleanest one I've been to yet. read more

Banana King - Outside - Latin American Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

What a great late night spot... White Castle and this place is where it's at on a weekday at 2am. This place is not well known in my circle of friends so I introduced them to this gem, they were very pleased read more

Smoothies with protein are the reason I come here at night. Believe it or not, it does get somewhat crowded at that time. I don't recall getting my order in less than 10 minutes ever, but it's worth the wait. Try the Vanilla Smoothie with Protein powder if you get the chance. read more

Banana King - the interior of a fast food restaurant - Latin American Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

Terrible night cashiers. Gave us the meanest looks the whole time we were attended. Even rushed our food to heat up. We told them it was cold and they seemed so offended by it. Food is highly overpriced for something that contains a lot of sugar in it. read more

Very bad service the women that get my order was so rude I forgot my glasses and couldn't see the menu really well and when I ask her about something she acted rude when I was only asking a simple question they should be better with people that isn't from here!!! But after that food was really good read more

You have to try the salchipapa which is basically fried hotdog and fries with mayonnaise/ ketchup Sauce. They also have a really good chicken sandwich. They're very popular for their shakes but I'm not a huge fan. Not that much sitting space, it's more of a "to go" place. It's a great late night snack! The wait is usually longer towards the night but they do order pick up which I would recommend. The girl at the register didn't speak English but I'm not sure there was someone in the back who did. Definitely recommend read more

Banana King - Menu - Latin American Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

Cashiers are horrible at night time. Very rude and scam customers. Management has to check on that. Food amazing but service sucks!

The food is good every time. Don't forget your pink sauce! The service was good. We didn't wait long for our food and they had really good music on while we waited. read more

Worst sandwich I've had in a long time. Most Cubans don't have lettuce and tomatoes but do have pickles. This one had none of the above. Whatever it was made with was hardly edible. Asked the cashier for ketchup for my fries. She gave me exactly two packets. I asked for more, it was like pulling teeth. The "milkshake" was watery even though I requested it was made the normal way....with milk The crispy chicken sandwich is awful as well. This place's owners should be ashamed read more

Banana King - "Chicken" sandwich. The Cuban was even more disgusting looking - Latin American Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

$7.60 for a Mango Milk Shake. Seriously! It is gold? Tasted ok, didn't taste like gold though! read more

Banana King - It tasted ok, but at least It doesn't taste like gold! - Latin American Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

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great food and amazing service and amazing salmon burgers. They also have other amazing things you can order

Clean location. Friendly staff, quick service. I came here for the first time after visiting a few different banana king locations. Great experience. I ordered the Cuban sandwich, which if you're expecting a traditional Cuban, this is not it. It's great tasting but it's not traditional. This one has a bunch of lettuce and untraditional pulled pork. It's great tasting but not what you would expect from a "Cuban sandwich." The cheese steak on the other hand is great tasting, toasty, and delicious. Nothing pairs better than their special "pink sauce." Banana king is also known for their wonderful shakes "world famous." I always go with the strawberry banana and add sweet milk to it. The shakes are a lot of calories so don't overdue it! Overall my experience was great. Friendly service, they even dropped off my tray at my table. My food came out at record speeds without compromising the taste. I love this place! Enjoy your experience, I know I did. read more

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Spanish fast food chain that offers some serious munchies. Ordered a steak arepa combo that came with a shake of your choice in which I got strawberry made with milk as opposed to water. I also got a columbian style empanada that was filled with potato and beef. The arepa tasted homemade and wasn't too sweet and had a good crumbly texture. It was seared on the outside and moist on the inside. The sliced steak was melted with some cheese and pink sauce and finished with a thick slice of fresh tomato. The shake was pretty good, it didn't taste so much like fresh fruit but it was blended to a good consistency and wasn't overly sweet. I wouldn't refrain from ordering things like hotdogs and hamburgers from this joint but if you're looking for a change in your normal fast food routine try one of their spanish sandwiches made with arepa buns or green plantains. They also have some fun things to try such as the salchipapa which are fries with pink sauce and sliced hotdogs. read more

Long wait late nights, food is good and made to order. The price seem fair. They have a huge menu all kinds of stuff from breakfast to dinner. read more

Banana King - the interior of the restaurant - Latin American Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

Consistent good prices and quality always comes in clutch. Empanadas are very good and the smoothies are also very good

Customer service is horrible. Ordered burger plain at kiosk and it came now plain. Tried talking with staff and they said to pay for a new one. read more

If you know anything about banana king then you know this is the usual spot to grab a bite to eat after a late night. I've had their empanadas, pan con queso, arepa, steak sandwich, chicken patacon, salchipapa, milkshakes, and well... basically everything on the menu. The food is hearty and the perfect splurge food. Would recommend! read more

Banana King - Chicken Patacon - Latin American Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

Found a roach on the counter top and when I told them about it, they shrugged me off like it happens on the regular. Used to be my 4th option in the area for late night grub when there's nothing else to eat but I guess I will have to keep it off my list read more

Banana King - Roach on the counter 12/22/2016 - Latin American Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

I am absolutely outraged at the food and customer service that I received at this establishment. Anyhow I ordered Salchipapas which was 16 bucks, a passion fruit smoothie, and got a deal for 2 cheese empanadas for the price of one. This was the worst takeout food I received in 2022 yet and probably in all of 2021 before. I literally can not believe how badly I was disregarded however I will get to my issue. I spent 16 dollars on a large order of Salchipapas and I received a portion size so small, that it was the same container I used for side salads when I worked at restaurants. This was such a small portion that I was still hungry, and very upset. I am also not sure if the blenders at this establishment are broken, but there was a HUGE chunk of ice in my smoothie that I had to take out in order to drink it which was very disappointing. My empanadas were so small, that I understand why there was a promo deal for them. I was not happy with that, but my main complaint is about the Salchipapas (the main course). This came in such an insultingly small portion for 16 dollars, that I almost thought that I was being April fooled two weeks late. When I called the restaurant no one spoke English which is also unacceptable. I am not trying to be mean, but how are you going to have customer service when the staff can not even communicate in the primary language? All they did was waste my time, say no, and hang up on me twice. If this is how you treat your customers, then I never will return again. I was dissatisfied, angry, hungry, and any other negative adjective you can think of. The woman then told me in broken English that she can get me an order for pickup. I asked if it can be delivered and she said no; I was willing to meet them halfway and drive to the restaurant for the replacement food. The woman then all of a sudden could speak some English and said it would be 8 bucks. I almost dropped my phone. Do they really expect me to drive there to pay for the food? The portion was so small I would not pay 8 dollars for it, let alone 16. I even called the following day to ask for someone who speaks English. To some miracle, I was able to speak with someone who knows the language the next day. She explained that this was the size they have been using for Salchipapas since they opened and it was fine. For that price, I can get a large pizza; in reality I would need 4 servings of that half efforted main course to even get close to full. I reiterate I am 155 pounds and 6 foot 1. If you're food can not fill me up, there is a problem. I am going to waste away to nothing if these portions keep coming I do not understand for the life of me how anyone was ever satisfied paying 16 for that size, 12, or even 8. Regardless, I do not care what they give other people because this was not worth what I paid for. I sent the picture of the portion to Uber eats, they also agreed this portion was minute and said they would refund me. I also showed this picture to almost every other acquaintance I came across that day to verify if in fact I am being unreasonable, nope everyone found that portion to be ridiculous. The sad thing is I was exchanging with one of their associates all day arguing which is so sad. I was a consistent customer and explained, since they are so prideful and will not even make it right. If they want to lose money by all means go for it, but make this situation right because you know in reality its nice to care about the customers satisfaction. I worked in the restaurant industry for years and I can not tell you how many times we just added another order of fries when a customer is not satisfied with the portion. Why? BECAUSE FRIES COST NOTHING AND WE CARED ABOUT THE CUSTOMER. These people clearly don't and I am not a bird, nor am I on a diet. For that price I want to see a mountain of costless fries. I don't wanna hear I am sorry, like I said that does nothing. I don't wanna hear oh we are getting that worker in trouble because that does nothing for me either. I do not care what they do unless my order is fully replaced. I am happy to go down there in person and talk to that rude worker and the manager so I can perhaps enlighten them about the word RESPECT if they are willing to toss me some costless fries that I deserve. Yes it was that bad, that I would be willing to come in and call them out. Let me know when that worker is back I can come by and give a verbel extension of this review. WORST FOOD EXPERIENCE OF 2022 I would advise against coming here. read more

Banana King - Am I a bird? 16 dollars for a side salad portion. - Latin American Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

I put an order in person, didn't think it was a big order, I'm standing here watching her put it together, she has the worst attitude She just don't want to be there You've been warned read more

Been here a couple of times, it's a good after drinks/dancing place but if you're trying to be formal don't come here. The food is fast food so you'll feel heavy after you eat it and they use a lot of pink sauce in all their sandwiches. Why I give it 3 stars, overpriced, the location is cold, and the workers aren't amicable. Other than that if you want something fast and good but expensive this is your place. read more

Banana King - Chicken patacon - Latin American Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

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Simply amazing. They need to major market this place and cover the planet with them like Starbucks. I have absolutely no reason to venture to this part of the world, other than to go to Banana King and the trip to this neck of NJ is totally worth it. read more

Banana King - Banana King Passionfruit smoothie - Latin American Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

If you have that ability where you can "un-see" something or erase certain memories from your mind, then I suggest going here. It's not that the food is bad. The food is actually decent but there are just some things that make you cringe. For example, they have chimichurri sauce which is pretty awesome and goes well with your Latin cuisine, but the sauce here just sits in a giant bucket and you really wonder how long it's been sitting there. Service is a little slow for the type of food they churn out but the price points aren't too bad. The one highlight for this place definitely has to be the shakes/smoothies. They are surprisingly solid. read more

I went today to have a smoothie with some empanadas. I've been going often to this specific place since last year and I went today with my 5 pound miniature pinscher, it's not the first time that I bring my assistance dog to this place because I live really close. I was finishing my smoothie as the manager approached and asked me to leave saying that they don't allow dogs inside. I have to say that there's is NO SIGN anywhere that shows that they don't allow pets inside. Even though I told her it's an assistance dog. My dog was calm and quiet sitting under my seat. I just agreed with her and left ASAP. At least put at sign they don't allow pets inside even though they are more polite than the actual manager. read more

This place was a shit hole. We order through uber eats and it took 1 hour and 20 minutes to get our order. When we finally got the order everything is cold, the burger was slimy, the fries were just a big ball of grease, the smoothie was just water down, and then we order a arepa chorizo and a cuban sandwich and it was the most disgusting thing ive ever seen. To make a long story short we threw everything out. Someone please tel me what the fck is this in the picture. Stay away from this place its gross. read more

Banana King - Latin American Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

My husband and I got two shakes. It took about half an hour for them to make. One tastes like alcohol and the other barely has any taste to it. The woman at the counter was very irritated by my inability to speak Spanish, and couldn't understand even the simple phrases of English. I'm not sure we got what we ordered, but it doesn't really matter since we won't be going back. read more

I ordered 3 times and 2 out of the three my order was completely wrong no matter how many times I wrote on my order. I even called to make sure and no one answers the phone. read more

I used to love getting Banana King but years ago. Every time I go no matter whether it is the North Bergen or Jersey City location there is always a crazy wait. The last time I went to the North Bergen location was about 3 weeks ago. Ordered 2 smoothies and 2 empanadas. We got our drinks, stayed waiting right in front of the workers and they were super busy telling us that it will be right out soon. By the time we got the one chicken empanada were waiting on I was fed up. The total time we were in the place was 50 minutes. Never again. I didn't even want to eat it. All of the locations need more employees, its been like that at least the past 2 years. I decided not to go anymore, I rather just make my own drinks at home. Super upsetting. read more

Ordered some Chicken Empanadas, they were soggy and too moist. Salchipapa order had too much ketchup and drowned the fries.

Good food. The world famous milkshakes however is not. 10 dollars for a chocolate shake that is vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup. At least put enough in so it taste like chocolate. Very disappointed. read more

terrible customer service!! they didn't give me the complete order!! amd the lady denied to check the order !

Some one else took my order and I'm wrong? I come to banana king after work almost every weekend (I'm a dj). I'm very habitual and my go to meal is the cheese steak sandwich and a diet coke. It's usually rather busy around the time I usually come. I have no problem waiting. You order your food, you pay, and they hand you a reciept with your number. When your food is ready they yell out your number and they had you your food. You can take it home or eat it there if there is space available. On this particular night I'm waiting rather longer than usual. I hear ticket numbers called after my order. I get up and ask why are orders that came after mine being called before me. I'm asked for my ticket. I hand it to them. They hand me my diet coke, and I take it and take my seat again. After about 6 mins of waiting yet again ( total elapsed time 25 mins). I get up and ask the person who took my money what was the deal with my order. After looking through tickets and asking me for mine, which they took to begin with this person was clueless to what happened to my order. That's fine I know no one is perfect. This is do go wrong every now and then. I'm still not upset. The problem begins when she tells me some one took your order. Again that's fine I still have no problem. I said ok now what. She replys with I'm sorry I can't do nothing about it. This is when i lose my shittt. Let's just say her and I go back n fourth for about 5 minutes. She gives me an attitude at this point I'm irate (40 minutes total time elapsed and no food). We are both yelling at the top of our lungs. Not a pretty picture. She tells me she is going to call the cops and encourage her because at this point I have to report a robbery as well. You cant take my money and give me nothing in return. Eventually I did get my food. What ever happened to the costumer service? What ever happened to the costumer is always right? If you guys messed up my order or carelessly gave my order away. Make it right!! Don't argue with me saying I'm wrong. I simply order my food pay and wait. Everything else is out of my hand. If you see a Dominican girl behind the counter with a face that tells u get the fuck out. Make sure you are nice to her because she is mad at the fucking world. Btw I asked to see a manager and it happened to be her. The leadership in this place sucks. read more

Terrible service. I will never go there again. They made a mistake with the meal and overcharged me. They wouldn't void the order. When I asked for a manager, crickets. I was stuck with the bill. I understand the language difference in this community but my sister who is fluent in Spanish spoke with them and again, no help. Refused to get the manager. I would recommend to find somewhere else to eat. There are plenty of better latin food places to go to on bergenline ave. read more

The food is okay but it's definitely overpriced. You're better off going to an actual fast food place where the service is faster, the food is cheaper, and it's quicker. The smoothie was really good though! read more

Let's call this for what it is: Great drunk food! Seriously. It's open 24 hours... this means the fine folks at the BK know their place in the grand scheme of things. Others have covered much of the fried fare, so here are my twelve cents... - Have a pincho. Seriously. They're probably the healthiest things they sell in this joint, and they're actually really tasty! Pork, beef or chicken, you can't go wrong with grilled goodness on a stick. - The mamey shake? Such goodness. - About those shakes: They will offer to make your shake with evaporated milk. This means a few things: Your shake will be far more unhealthy. Far more caloric. It will also be farr creamier and exponentially more delicious. Is having the shake this way something you should make a habit? No -- not unless you're bulking up for a Biggest Loser audition. But is it something you should try at least once? Absolutely. Cheap eats, open 24/7. Nuff said. read more

Went to the Banana King in Clifton on Crooks ave. I picked my order up. Got home and noticed it was wrong. They refused to deliver the correct order so I had to pick it up. I told her I had opened and touched the original order they gave me. But the cashier told me she would not give me my order until I gave her back the original order, which I had opened and touched. She was extremely unapologetic. I gave her the original order back and will never return there. The poorest customer service. Inexcusable and unbelievable. read more

How anyone can give this place anything other than 5 stars is just unthinkable. I've been coming here late at night for at least 7 years and they are consistently amazing. I've ordered everything they have to offer, but the best thing is the steak sandwich with bacon. I like to drown the sandwich is their pink sauce and wash it down with a milkshake; my favorite is the Mora (some sort of blackberry). Make sure to order your shake with milk and without sugar. Sugar is not necessary in a fruit milkshake unless you really hate yourself. Banana King is a magical treasure and should be treated as such. That is why it is customary to bow as you walk in and out. And, of course, to sing songs of great praise while you wait in line. Legend has it that the one true Banana King will rise once more when he hears the voice of angel sing a beautiful song before ordering an arepa with bacon. read more

Second time see a cockroach in banana king in north bergen... I hope they do something about this.... Staff member didnt even pay attention to me all she said was " its an innocent animal" like..... Wt... Badd..! read more

Banana King - Im just going to leave this out here for you banana king lovers .. - Latin American Near Me - North Bergen, New Jersey

I live close to this place and sometimes I starve their Arepas. Steak Arepa is my favourite. The food is fresh and cooked for order each time. The "Pinchos" are some type of marinated shish kabobs served with half a potato. Again, steak pincho is delicious. The dogs are huge, it's not your regular thin small franks. I always get the Banana King hot dog, which has cheese and crusts on it. I tried "Hawaiian" once and didn't like it. The honey sauce was too sweet for a hot dog. The shakes are absolutely amazing. Vanilla is my favorite. If you get a shake with fruit flavor (Mango, Pineapple etc) make sure you get it with water, not with milk. They make it a very nice slurpee. Staff speaks Spanish, but they're good in English. As far as I know, they're open 7/24 now. There's metered parking on the street and you have to feed the meters until 9PM. Check the signs, some days are different. The manager is so nice, he notifies everyone when the parking authority is outside, so that you don't get a ticket. I keep 1 star because the space is too small and the stools, floors etc. can be nicer. read more