I freaking love banana split! True, part of the reason I love this place so much is that I've been going since I was a child, but it's actually a very small part. I don't go to banana split just for the sense of nostalgia, I go there because it's really good. Even when I had to drive a bit I would make the trek, and let me tell you why: the ice cream (I know that seems obvious). The closest thing to their ice cream is Dairy Queen; it's just as smooth as Dairy Queen, but even heavier and creamier. They've got many different ice-cream creations--though I'd be lying if I said that I've tried them--but I go with just a few: a cone with vanilla ice cream and their 'crunch' (an awesome mixture of sprinkles and something else that's very tasty) the eponymous banana split, which always has good quality bananas, and plenty of flavorful toppings (I forget which ones they come with, as I always request just the strawberry). the strawberry sundae, which--again--comes with a generous amount of strawberries to go with their awesome soft-serve ice cream the banana malt, which provides an awesome and harmonious marriage between a deep, nutty, malt flavor, and a sweet (NOT SUGARY), fresh, pronounced banana flavor. In my opinion, Banana Split isn't just a place you should stop by if you're in the area--though you most definitely should if you are--it's a place worth a trip when you're in the mood for ice cream. It's embedded in the neighborhood, but is easily located because 1) it's on a corner across the street from Garfield Park (is it still called that?) and 2) if you're on Sheffer road coming off of Farnsworth, you literally have to turn right or veer left to avoid plowing into it. Try it! read more

I've been going to banana split for years, it's an aurora treasure. The strawberry soft serve is a sweet creamy desert that anyone would love and if you're feeling for something thicker the Oreo flurry is awesome! Last but not least the banana split lives up to its name, my absolutely favorite item on the menu. read more

Banana Split - Small strawberry chocolate stacked - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

I've been visiting this place since I first discovered it in the late 80s. This place has a "Slush Float" that pretty much smokes anything at at other ice cream joints. Get a Grape slush, with a line of soft vanilla ice cream right down the middle. With Banana Split's slush floats you determine how much slush & ice cream to blend together in any given spoonful/strawful. It might be the most perfect dry mouth refreshment ever made. Of course, they DO have them mixed as slush/ice cream smoothies if you so like. And much better than Sonic's version... read more

An old fashion ice cream shop they have several choices to choose from Even with a crowd they are efficient

We passed by here and decided to get a banana split since it was the name so it had to be good. I was right! We got the regular one and we finished it really fast! This is better than all the places back at my town! Me and my family have started a tradition today.... to come here every time we come to Aurora! read more

Banana Split feels vintage because it IS vintage. It's a tiny ice cream shop in Aurora, tucked away in a subdivision. Until I searched on Yelp, I didn't even know this place existed. We took our treats to the park across the street. There is no seating, and to order you walk-up to the outdoor counter, so a visit here is best when the weather is nice. The menu is lengthy - soft serve, sundaes, banana splits, flurries, etc. I had a vanilla soft serve in a homemade waffle cone with the "crunch" sprinkle topping. This place is really similar to Deri Delite, where you can get the same enormous vanilla waffle cone, but with better surroundings. Prices are reasonable, and they accept credit and debit. read more

This place is a not-so-hidden gem in Aurora. Family owned, reasonably priced, and lovely to go to. A family favorite for sure!

Great locally owned mom and pop ice cream stand. They are only open about half the year, so get it while you can! Their banana splits are delicious, just like the old-fashioned ones from when you were a kid, three scoops of ice cream, multiple toppings, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry on top. My favorite, however, is their chocolate malts. I wouldn't have a problem ordering one every day, if I weren't worried about getting thick around the middle! They're very well priced and the staff are very friendly, too! read more

Great traditional banana splits and cones. Nice park with benches to eat at across the street, great family place for ice cream to cool off on a hot day. Well worth it! read more

Great ice cream! My wife and I have gone and loved it so much we took family from out of town there. They loved it too. The ice cream is so creamy and tasty. You truly just have to try it yourself. I highly recommend the dipped cones or the cookie sandwich with ice cream in the middle. The cookie is huge! read more

It looks like a hole in the wall buy don't let their looks fool you! Best soft serve ever. My daughter had vanilla chocolate swirl and I had a banana split. Service was quick and not too expensive. I gobbled down the banana split in minutes. I was on vacation when I went and drove 20 mins to get here. It was so worth the drive!! Highly recommend this place read more

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This was our first time here so we tried the stacked strawberry and chocolate cone as explained in another review. They were delicious! It was customer appreciation day so we got 15% off to boot! Can't beat that! read more

I've never had a banana split here. I probably should. Love the fact that they have (delicious) strawberry soft serve. If you're a fatty like me, you can get a GINORMOUS flurry made how you want it. Family-friendly. The kids that work here are super nice. We drive 20 minutes to get here, but it is totally worth the drive. Only wish they would turn the front parking area into a seating area...plenty of parking on the side but you end up having to eat in your car. read more

The ice cream here is amazing. I am not a huge fan of soft-serve ice cream, but I'll eat here any chance I get. I had a banana split and the kids had a variety of flurries and ice cream cones. I saw some comments about the prices, but I think they are reasonable. We spent about $30.00 for our family of 7. We will be back... read more

The banana split is the best. Calling all banana splits ! Let's go ! Because it tastes great.

This is hands down the BEST dipped cone I've ever had! It's so big and I didn't even get a large! My roommate got a banana split and it looks so good! The slushes were amazing, one hundred thousand time better than sonic. This place is my new favorite go to for treats. I can't wait to take my sisters kids here! read more

I love it here. The banana shakes are really good with real bananas unlike some places using the banana flavoring. My fav is the ice cream cones but most everything is good there. I grew up on this place so I love to take my family to get ice cream from this place. Its worth it! read more

Love! They have a great menu, but I'm one of those people who is guilty of always getting the same thing :) I pesonally love their Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Flurry with chocolate ice cream. A great local place, and definitely one I will continue to support! read more

A real gem of a place. Independently owned and serving up some tasty frozen treats! This place was packed when went. They have several favors of soft serve - I opted for vanilla and strawberry twist. It was great. The strawberry was very fruity but not overly sweet. My wife opted for a homemade chip which sandwich and it was massive. It was reasonably priced and the perfect summer treat on a warm evening. read more

best ice cream in Aurora. Doesn't melt right away like DQ or Oberweis.

Banana Split is an Aurora summertime staple. The ice cream is of good quality and never tastes old or freezer burnt. You'll find the prices on target for the most part, with some being a little higher than others. Now, just like most small walk up type ice cream shops, you'll find a lot of younger people working. But, they seem to be enjoying their job and taking pride in the service they're providing. They aren't crabby or inept, and I respect that about them. They offer free Dogwich ice cream sandwiches when you bring 'em along (ONLY if you bring 'em along) and the dogs go BANANAS for them. BANANAS! I've personally had several selections, including the GROANER. Everything has always been delicious. Although often busy, they've never been overwhelmed when I've visited. The only thing I would change is that there's no where to sit and eat. I think I've seen a picnic bench there before, but it doesn't seem to always be out. Maybe squeezing a few tables or benches in would be a big positive. I've been, I'd recommend, and I'll be back! read more

Banana Split - THIS...was delicious! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Banana split. Enough said! This place is great for a quick stop to satisfy your sweet tooth! I used to come here all the time when I was younger. Everything about the ice cream is amazingly delicious here! Mmmm read more

Usually pretty good... Can get expensive. Wish they wouldn't go light on the toppings in the flurries.

Not going to lie. This is my favorite ice cream place in aurora. They host countless fundraisers for local schools and organizations. Stop by Banana Split today to try an amazing treat! My favorite items are the groaners. So much yummy ice cream!!! read more

We were in the area, wanted ice cream, and chose Banana Split simply because of its name. It was the best choice we could have made! Their ice cream was fantastic, and their staff was beyond accommodating! Kudos all around. Next time we come through the area it will be a priority stop! read more

I have been coming here for about 10 years now and it is always the best! I try to stop in about once a week. The employees are always courteous and quick and the ice cream is perfect on those nice summer evenings. I wish they were open year round, but hey at least you have something to look forward to on opening day!! read more

One of the 10/10 Best ice cream /dog friendly place in aurora if you bring your dog and it would receive a free doggie ice cream treat and its in a good neighborhood and park right across the street. read more

I would give it a 3 stars but hasn't earned it to me. that was the old banana split when i was growing up. Now a days the owners only work the day time but at night (those summer nights are the best time for ice cream) they leave the business to kids (college to highschool) and they don't really care to me what it seems like. The presentation of the ice cream is bad and just the attitudes as if they don't want to be there. Was a great business but that's just my opinion. I rather go to dairy delite for better service and presentation and taste. read more

Felt just like a kid again. The ice cream didn't melt like a dairy queen blizzard either; it lasted much longer. The service was great. After trusting the people there, I ended up with a great swirl of ice cream, waffle cone pieces, and gingerbread .... sorry am I drooling again? read more

I count my blessings this place is within walking distance of my house. Their ice cream is top notch, the menu selection is super impressive. Sundaes, shakes, blizzard like concoctions, and the presentation is so cute! Their banana splits will forever be my favorite though. I've even been extra picky before and asked for one without vanilla ice cream (Isn't that just plain ice cream? Haha) they didn't even question it and we're happy to accommodate. Has a nice, friendly feel to the place too. Will keep returning! read more

I've never written a review on anything before but a recent negative customer experience made me want to share my story. I recently stopped by to purchase a pair of slushee floats for my brother and I. The young lady behind the window took my card, made the transaction, then proceeded to hand me my card while telling me that she had forgotten that they were currently repairing their slushee machine because it was not working properly. (A machine that a man was working on about two feet behind her..) she looks at me and proceeds to tell me that I can "just pick something that will match the total from the slushee floats". At this point I was a little unimpressed at the fact that she asked me to match my total in a situation where any other restaurant or ice cream shop would have reimbursed me, asked me to pick anything else on the menu (despite price differences), or given me a curtesy item. As a line began to form behind me and I quickly and anxiously searched the menu for something that would "match the price", the young lady tells an older woman working the other side of the window "he still doesn't make up his mind" as if putting me under pressure would help me decide faster. Since the rest of the menu consisted of ice cream treats, they were priced higher than the slushees I had ordered, so I ended up just getting my brother a peanut butter flurry. The lady seemed irritated that I said peanut butter and asked me to clarify if I wanted peanut butter, peanut butter cups, or Reese's pieces. They quickly made the flurry and... here comes the fun part; before handing it to me, in front of everyone, the older lady walks to the window and tells me that I ended up owing them 6 cents, BUT she was going to let it go and "CALL IT EVEN" because the slushee machine wasn't working...... call it even..... six cents........ I was honestly taken so aback by the fact that she pointed out that I owed them six cents after they charged me for a product they couldn't give me that I've been doing everything I can to spread the word about how that place runs its business. Sucks it's a small owned business and there's no corporate to call. I was so embarrassed and the way they handled a situation that was already a mistake on their part was completely unprofessional. So in conclusion, Deri Delite is the superior ice cream shop in Aurora. That is all. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. read more

My husband and I and our dog love the products here. We have never had a bad experience here. This place is truly good to eat.

The perfect stop for ice cream. It has the small town community feel and delicious ice cream at a reasonable price. Staff was friendly and patient as well as I read through the long menu of options and made my choices. It's in a residential neighborhood, making it a quit location to enjoy your treat. read more

What a wonderful experience! There was no seating at the shop, but no worries! There was a park right across the street that was perfect for the beautiful day! I asked for a change to one of the sundaes (I am not a huge fan of Heath) and they were so accommodating. They were not shy on the portion size, either. In addition to the great taste of their ice cream, the owners were genuinely friendly and it made the experience all the better! Thank you! read more

I have been coming here for years ever since i was a little girl. Lines might be long at some points of the day like any ice cream Jinny in the summer but trust me when i say its well worth the wait! The sizes are very generous to for the price too! Can't wait for them to open back up! read more

I love this place! I was at the Roundhouse in Aurora and after having some beers and lunch decided I needed something to satisfy my sweet tooth. A quick Yelp search led me to this place about a mile away. Banana Split is a tiny little walk up window only ice cream shop in the middle of a neighborhood. There are about 5 parking spots and there are no tables or anything. However, right across the street is a really nice park with a playground and picnic tables. This is soft serve ice cream, I think only chocolate and vanilla. They have some really cool toppings and pre-made ice cream treats. The prices are really good, especially considering the portion sizes. I got a medium imitation blizzard and it was at least twice as big as a Dairy Queen Blizzard, but at about the same price. If you are in the area and it's a nice day, grab some ice cream here and head across the street to the park. read more

My name is lynn and I've been to banana split alot this summer .and its by far the best ice cream I've had .the flavor the cost the employees are awesome I would recommend it if your an ice cream person .could make the place bigger read more