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Sweet Nina's

4.7 (117 reviews)
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Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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8 Oz. Classic Vanilla Banana Pudding
Stephen L.

Was in Philadelphia for business and had the opportunity on my last day there to try some desert and Sweet Nina's. The owner was there and she was very friendly while discussing her business. The flavor of the Banana pudding was great with just the right of amount of banana's, cookies, pudding and whipped cream. The cup was full of flavor overflowed with every bite . Next time I'm back in Philly I will be stopping by to get next serving of banana pudding!

8 Oz. Classic Vanilla Banana Pudding
Jen C.

Employees were nice and happy to answer questions. They had limited options when we were there, but I always want the classic option anyway. You get a lot of pudding for the price. It was delicious!

8 Oz. Classic Vanilla Banana Pudding
Mya ..

Absolutely delicious!!! Hands down the best banana pudding I've had on vacation -- perfectly creamy, rich, and full of flavor. The banana-to-vanilla balance was spot on, and every bite felt like comfort in a cup. I'd 100% get it again!

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Adria D.

Amazing banana pudding. Probably the best banana pudding I've ever had just go get it and you'll see.

Kenya M.

If you're looking for some seriously good banana pudding, Sweet Nina's is the spot. Chef's kiss for everything -- the bananas, the pudding, the cookie -- all hit just right. Perfect balance of crunch and sweetness. It's absolutely worth every penny. They offer different flavors, but I stuck with the original because I'm a creature of habit. Next time though? I'm definitely branching out and trying another flavor -- maybe something even better than the original (if that's possible). The service was great too -- the woman who helped us was friendly and served us with a smile. Highly recommend!

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James W.

We bought the classic the day prior and had to come back to get another and try the strawberry one. Both of the were really good. It's basically grandmas banana pudding! Service was really great. Wish they had Sweet Nina in Florida!

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Celena C.

This is the first time I've tried banana pudding, so I really don't know how this compares to others, but I thought the banana pudding here was delicious! Their Classic Vanilla flavor is $7, and all the other flavors are $8. We got the classic and the vanilla pudding with chocolate drizzle. Both were really good, and I don't think any of the flavors can go wrong! I thought the wafer bits on the top of the cup would be like a crunchy, crumble topping, but all the wafer pieces were soft. The pudding was very light, almost like a light vanilla whipped cream. I normally don't like straight up pudding, so I really like their balanced ratio of banana, wafer, and pudding. The amount of wafers they put in a cup made it taste more like a banana cream cake than banana pudding. I wish there was a Sweet Nina's closer to my area. I was surprised to find out that this is the only location and that they're actually a very small local business. If I lived closer, I'd definitely visit here often to support them!

8 Oz. Classic Vanilla Banana Pudding
Kelly L.

This is my second time getting classic banana pudding. This is my favorite Philly dessert .

Rachelle T.

Every time we're in Philly I try to make a visit and grab some banana pudding, but every time I've tried it's been closed... until now! We picked up three different flavors and were told as first timers that "you're in for a treat... you definitely won't be disappointed." Fresh ingredients and made fresh daily. The banana pudding was delicious! Creamy pudding with soft wafers and fruit. Worth a stop if you're in the market!

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Ry L.

As a Southerner, I was left scratching my head with this one. I loved talking with the staff and shooting the breeze with them, and they were super helpful and informative along the way. However, after trying the Caramel Pecan banana pudding as well as the Pineapple/Strawberry Pound Cake banana pudding, we were left underwhelmed. It's more of a custard than a true banana pudding. The mix-ins overpowered the "pudding" by a long shot, leaving the dessert unbalanced. It didn't taste bad, but I found it more enjoyable by reframing it as a parfait. They have so many creative flavors so the concept is there but the execution falls short.

8 Oz. Classic Vanilla Banana Pudding
Latoya G.

My love for banana pudding, this amazing discovery was recommended to me and boy ohhhh boy. It was soooooooo good. I don't think I'll ever go back to Philly but IF I DO....Sweet Nina's is THEE FIRST STOP. Customer service was great. Taste was great and never waited in line.

Linh L.

Hands down the best banana pudding I've had! Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the pudding since I was so eager to eat it. I ordered their original banana pudding and wow, it was just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess. Very cute little store inside Reading terminal and there are so many puddings to chose from. Service was quick and the cashier was very sweet.

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Casey P.

This pudding was divine. I will be finding my way back here as I'll be in the area again soon enough. The 8 oz cup of caramel pecan pudding I got was already pre-prepared and the ordering was pretty seamless, even with some card payment issues they had. The 8 oz for this flavor was $8, which is a bit pricey, especially tracking what their prices used to be for the size. However, we are in a time of inflation and I understand businesses do what they must to stay afloat. It was still a decent size for a quick treat. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying the additional flavors.

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2 months ago

Amazing classic banana pudding! The flavor was perfect, super fresh, and the right amount. Highly recommend the classic pudding!

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Simply delicious! Big proportions & wonderful friendly staff/ owner! Ill be back soon!

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Thank you so much Aaron! We look forward to serving you again soon!

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