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Banán - University Store
1810 University Ave, Honolulu, HI 96822, United States
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Banán - University Store
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Jo
Review №1

Unique place! The Acia is absolutely delicious and the waffles are really good too. The fruit tasted very fresh. The service was super nice as well.

El
Review №2

The best spot for a refreshing treat and relaxing study sesh. Hip and trendy atmosphere with quick and friendly service. I love the bowls and recommend these to most people that come to visit. My favorites include the Riss Moore Bowl and the Deez Nuts Bowl! Clean facility and I truly have never had a bad customer service moment here.

De
Review №3

Wonderful, sweet but not too sweet

H
Review №4

One of the best acai-bowls in this city

Lo
Review №5

This place is good for those who are looking for alternative healthy icecream. Not for me though. And its a bit pricey, I dont know why they have one $ sign on google. My wife ordered the stair way to heaven icecream and it didnt taste like it at all. Its NOT matcha! In case you want to order. :)

Jo
Review №6

Is my first time eating at Banán and it was very good. Very hip location that is a sustainably conscious and provides high-quality desserts with fresh local ingredients. The staff is super friendly and I look forward to coming here more.

Br
Review №7

Great acai bowl in a payaya! Coffee not so great

Ni
Review №8

Setting looks great, but thats just about the only enjoyable experience here. Food tastes bitter and acidic. If grass and dirt had a taste, itd probably be this. Its as if the owners never sampled their own food before selling it to the public. Pricing is absurd as well, its just way too overpriced. Probably the worst dessert experience Ive ever had. I have no idea where all these great reviews came from, but I really regret believing in them.

To
Review №9

I definitely recommend the boat here. Delicious! :)

Ch
Review №10

Took 30 minutes for a waffle and then were told the banana ice cream was not available, this is 2 months now. Would have been okay if there was an apology for making us wait so long, or if they would have told us the thing we paid for was not available in the first place but nope.

ra
Review №11

It unique, one should try it. They have good place for sitting. They have a-lot of flavors to offer you

An
Review №12

That place is closed for good!

Gi
Review №13

Staff is always friendly and accommodating. Great atmosphere in the store and their furniture is cozy. First time at banan I had just the choc mac. I think I ordered a small one but since I opted out of the toppings the portion was larger and it was hard to eat all of it! Second time I ordered the Lilikoi. The cashier was helpful and patient with me as I decided between that and Açaí. The Lilikoi was really good: perfect balance of sweetness and tartiness. I had it with mochi which was delicious! But the coconut wasn’t to my liking. It was crunchy and I think it had a sort of astringent taste? Kinda bitter. I don’t know if maybe it’s that or just in combination with something. I was hoping for fresh coconut which I think would’ve taken it to the next level. Did I mention I loved the mochi topping?

We
Review №14

Delicious, I didnt think I would like it!

Cl
Review №15

Great concept. Lovely presentation and delicious.

Jo
Review №16

As a college student I enjoy have Banan near by the UH campus. Whenever I want to treat myself to something small that is not too expensive I like to walk over to Banan. I always receive great service and the food is always seems to be crafted with care. I also enjoy how Banan makes enjoying a treat healthy by making their food products vegan.

Te
Review №17

The bowls are the bomb! Also good place to take a date.

An
Review №18

Loved the papaya boat!

Ge
Review №19

Banan University Store is a small, cozy place. It is inviting and ~for the most part~ a reasonably quite place. I liked it very much. The Ice Cream is ~in my opinion~ a questionable venture. 1.- There are so many options that gets confusing when it comes to order. 2.- To keep it simple, I ordered my favorite Chocolate Flavor; and they suggested to add Bananas.Well... the Chocolate Ice Cream tastes like bananas rather than chocolate; ...and the bananas taste like... well... bananas. Do you want the venture? Give it a try. Maybe, you like chocolate that tastes like bananas.

Jo
Review №20

Great place for banana based soft serve!

Wi
Review №21

Great soft serves

Re
Review №22

Vegan ice cream, whats not to love? I always try to make a stop at Banán if Im in the area. Everything always taste fresh, always satisfied with a healthy choice that suits my sweet cravings. I recommend the Amazon if its your first visit, you wont be disappointed.

Mi
Review №23

This place is amazing! I think this place would make a great addition in any town! I love the local ingredients and I think its more delicious then ice cream. I will definitely visit again!

Ni
Review №24

Try this place, you will love it.Or you can go to some other place and eat chemicals and die. I eat here every day, literally every day, daily, and just look at me. Totally alive! Do you know anyone who eats that much ice cream from some other place? Of course you dont, theyd be dead.Also you definitely get what you pay for here. Im talking big ice creams baby. Thats a meal PLUS a half a papaya but dont listen to me Im just the guy who figured out the secret to eternal life and mind shattering happiness. Its bananas.Made into soft serve ice cream. At Banàn. Those people really know how to handle a banana, let me tell you what. Thats real right there, thats what that is.

Al
Review №25

A lot of great options. I used to love their macadamia butter. The last couple of times Ive tried it it didnt taste as good as I remembered it. Nevertheless, the bowls are good and the staff is very friendly.

Sa
Review №26

My vegan fiancee rates it 5 stars stars. She said even though it was supremely awesome​, taking into consideration that it is all vegan and all natural it is worthy of five stars. As a non-vegan I would rate it it four stars. I just had a plain banana one. It was kinda thick for being self serve. Service was super friendly :)

Do
Review №27

It’s all a bit overpriced but what isn’t?? These people have created a formula and they have it down and it’s DELICIOUS. Natural ingredients made into soft serve with minimal additives. Always hits the spot on a hot afternoon. Add in the usually happy-go-lucky UH student staff and you’ve got it all.

St
Review №28

It was good, wasnt great. I love bananas, but this will be a place that I just said I went to just to say I did. I might go back one more time just to make sure it wasnt just the bowl I ordered,but it wasnt good enough to make it a priority. It was fine, everything was fresh, crisp, or crunchy it just wasnt delicious.

Se
Review №29

Great location indoors and lots of comfortable seating inside and tons of outdoor seating as well. Super friendly and also has water. The decor inside is super nice.A very healthy option to soft ice cream made from a banana base. You can pick or get a special. Fruit was not very ripe. Not sure who the vendor is for the Fruit.

Bi
Review №30

The desserts here are awesome and the staff was very helpful with samples. Dog friendly outside seating.

Ke
Review №31

This place has a super upbeat vibe with great music and a fun atmosphere. Their proportion sizes are huge, and so so good! You have to try their Mac butter!

Au
Review №32

Delicious and healthy!

Ka
Review №33

It was definitely delicious, but a little too sweet for me. I will come back to try something else. I just dont see me coming back very often.

Ne
Review №34

Great dessert, or meal replacement. Its fruit so yes sugar, but the healthy kine [lower glycemic index].My wife likes the place due to almost being completely vegan [I think honey is the only vegan offense]. They source from the islands.They also have a filtered water refill station, and separate their trash as to minimize their environmental impact.

Ka
Review №35

Excellent treat. I had a sence of awe and wonder while eating. The concept of time melted away as I tasted the Banan with fruit n berries. Wonderful totally wonderful.

La
Review №36

Whoever was the Banana Artist around 3pm today did amazing job. It is very rare that you see a layering technique, nonetheless highly desired. For those not familiar with the layering technique, imagine you are sharing nachos with a friend. The friend is constantly taking from the top which makes your anxiety skyrocket because you know that youre about to be eating the barren chips underneath. When you take from top, theres nothing left for the chips underneath. BUT the with the layering technique, you place toppings on the first layer of chips, then add more chips, then more toppings and now you have a whole pile of chips all with toppings. WIN-WIN, amazing experience. This is what I got at Banan today. Banana, toppings, banana toppings. Well done.

Jo
Review №37

Really good frozen treats. Vegan friendly and delicious.

Gi
Review №38

Delicious as heck!! Cant go wrong here, I mean the place is just adorable they have a huge variety of different flavors -all created within the islands.

Jo
Review №39

This is a good ice cream alternative for those of you who cant enjoy cow milk - or if youre looking for cruelty food options. The locals only and chunkadelic are my favs but their soft serve menu rotates with the seasons of Hawaii s fruit. The bowl is more than enought to share with two people, or for one hungry person. Banan on my friends.

He
Review №40

A friendly college atmosphere where people congregate to study and relax. Quiet and great for a snack and conversation. The froyo is actually a vegan-friendly frozen banana recipe so everyone will be easily pleased with the options. Kind service and a welcoming atmosphere makes it a cute place to visit at all times.

Sa
Review №41

I love this I bought ice cream machines to try to get my fix until the next time I can go there.

Wa
Review №42

Large portions for the bowls.

Ar
Review №43

Delicious frozen yogurt with a twist! Each concoction is based on locally-sourced bananas. For those looking for a healthy treat, look no further than the Greens flavor, featuring everything from kale to ginger!

V
Review №44

Very clean and bright cafe. Trendy with a friendly staff and fast service. The dairy-free snacks are very tasty and well portioned.

Bi
Review №45

Such a great idea! I love a healthy snack, especially when its all locally grown and good! We need you guys in Oregon!!! :D

Fi
Review №46

Locally sourced ingredients is so important to me! Love them! Fresh fruit, clean space. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors.

Am
Review №47

Yummy treat for the whole family. Banana, Mango, peanut butter, all delicious

Wa
Review №48

The soft serve here is amazing. And you can also get it in a papaya boat!! Service left something to be desired.

Br
Review №49

Trendy and vegan!

Ir
Review №50

Dairy free soft serve made from locally grown bananas. Many of their ingredients are locally sourced from Hawaii farms. Delicious, filling, and healthy.

Ry
Review №51

Definitely a cool twist to normal ice cream! Love that they use local ingredients, check them out!

Ja
Review №52

Not bad. First experience was ok. However, make sure your Banan is not spoiled.

To
Review №53

This place is very unique. In a world of a million boring frozen yogurt places, Banan stands out.They make soft-serve from blended bananas and water, then add the usual toppings.

Se
Review №54

Drove through busy traffic to get there during posted business hours and the place was locked up tight. No notice on the door as to the reason why; just a sign showing that it should have been open while I was there. Thanks a bunch!

Wi
Review №55

Great tasting non dairy, Banana soft serve. The dark fantasy was delicious and refreshing!!!!!

So
Review №56

Love it here! Delicious vegan ice cream! The popped quinoa is so good!

ni
Review №57

Ordered a coffee and it was lukewarm. Its got to be hot ! Im suspicious of food places where the customer cannot see the prep or a real coffee machine. I suspect premixed because it tasted like it.hmmm.

Al
Review №58

Excellent customer service. Friendly workers. Great tasting food.

Si
Review №59

Banan! Love this place 😊 the quality of their product is very high and it is healthy snack. The atmosphere is a very laid back one and there are plenty of fun places to hangout and sit. The only thing I wished Banan would add is a restroom and wifi but I can understand how that would make the place too busy as people would definitely stay longer. Overall, its a great place to go!

Cl
Review №60

Sosososososo good!!!!

Ma
Review №61

The food is good, but pricey as it is near UH

cr
Review №62

A healthy alternative cool treat for any part of the day

Ai
Review №63

Make sure they have your flavor in stock before visiting

Br
Review №64

Tastes amazing and lots of options! :) All locally sourced and seems to have very little added sugar

Do
Review №65

Good health choice. And socially conscious

An
Review №66

The staff are great, very helpful and knowledgable, it has a great atmosphere.

Pa
Review №67

Chic and trendy. Healthy options. More so for university kids.

Ha
Review №68

Staff is very nice, its very nice and cool inside and theres decent amount of space.

Jo
Review №69

Not what I expected. Its not icecream at all.

Ja
Review №70

Very Tasty. Like ice cream, but healthier

Pa
Review №71

Its really good I had an acai bowl with bananas, pineapples, strawberry, granola and honey

St
Review №72

GUILT-FREE INDULGENCES!!! Ono ice cream bowls & juice blends/smoothies 🤤• Ice cream are made with frozen 🍌 & other local produce. Support local!!! Their MACNELLA is a must, you guys!!!• Juice Blends: virgin the the “FDA” & Banán does not disappoint! Who knew kale, ginger, mint, & spirulina made a delicious combo? 👅My favorite Banán location is in Manoa, off of University Ave + Metcalf St

MP
Review №73

Great vegan treats, reasonable cost for Hawaii,, slow service...

Mi
Review №74

The Amazon cup is perfect for a quick healthy nosh.

Ja
Review №75

Still cant figure out how it can taste so good and not have any dairy in it

Kb
Review №76

Interesting frozen-yogurt-ish concoction made with bananas, quite tasty, especially topped with fresh fruit. Very hip, a little expensive

Br
Review №77

Great customer service! Smells like dessert heaven!

bo
Review №78

Delicious non dairy frozen fruit in a papaya half

Br
Review №79

A nice refreshing treat and friendly service. I like too that they serve filtered water free of charge instead of selling bottled water.

Al
Review №80

Great service and very tasty/healthy choices.

De
Review №81

Excellent ice cream. Not made with milk.

Di
Review №82

Learned of this area by a ride share..its all banana made smoothy

Ja
Review №83

My first time having Acai it was really good and the vibe in there wa very young and nice.

R
Review №84

Great spot, nice music and good vibes

Be
Review №85

Wow... Amazing atmosphere and Ono nice cream

Em
Review №86

The original with sliced bananas is so good!

Va
Review №87

This place is amazing. Im here on vacation and Ive been to Banán four times already, twice the food truck and twice here. While I prefer the food truck for parking, this place is always stocked with all ingredients and has chocolate mac nut base. I purchased the mac nut butter, and plan to get a t-shirt for good measure. I require coconut and chocolate in my acai bowls, which is hard to find on this island (note: also found at Haleiwa Bowls in north shore). Granola is the only downside here, I dont like the rice puff like things in it. Anyways, staff is always friendly and awesome too!The food truck was once out of bananas and another time out of granola... so youre safer going to this location. We ended up going to the main place both those times. I have tried the acai, choc mac, and banana. I prefer the acai. I also tried the large and regular size, but it seems the large got the same amount of toppings and was not worth $4 extra (besides the two scoops of mac but butter instead of one).I love you Banán.

p
Review №88

Frozen yogurt made with bananas in all sorts of combinations. Excellent flavor, a little over priced but still well worth stopping in.

Cr
Review №89

This is one my favorite spots to visit when I come home. Banan initially started as a truck on Monserrat by some local students a few years back and it expanded to this second location last year. I love supporting local businesses and appreciate Banans transparency in its sourcing and use of local farmers. Everything is made with fresh fruit and nuts; theres no processed junk! I usually come to this location over the Monserrat truck because there are more flavors here. Yum!

B
Review №90

First time trying it and it was sooo good!

Za
Review №91

Love this place only ever got somey mediocre once!

Ka
Review №92

Good healthy flavors and options.

Ja
Review №93

I scream you scream for this darn delicious banana nice cream

Kr
Review №94

If you Love Bananas... You need to check this place out.

Me
Review №95

Iced banana thick treat

B
Review №96

Favorite ice cream ever!

R.
Review №97

Must try their mac-nut-tella topping.

Ma
Review №98

Good ice cream.

Gr
Review №99

AMAZING, always craving it.

we
Review №100

Our family healthy fix go to BANAN🤙

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  • Address:1810 University Ave, Honolulu, HI 96822, United States
  • Phone:+1 808-517-3072
Categories
  • Ice cream shop
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Trending:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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