Banan Waikiki Beach Shack

"If you're in Waikiki and looking for a refreshing treat, Banán is an absolute must-visit! I love the concept of turning locally grown bananas into creamy, plant-based soft serve and smoothies—it's delicious, fresh, and perfect after a day at the beach. I ordered the Chocolate PB Smoothie, and wow... it was incredible! The combination of peanut butter and rich chocolate was perfectly balanced, naturally sweet, and unbelievably creamy. You'd never guess it's made with wholesome ingredients. The location is just steps from Waikiki Beach, the staff were friendly, and everything felt fresh and high quality. Whether you're vegan, dairy-free, or just looking for something different from traditional ice cream, Banán is well worth a visit. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Waikiki!"

"I ordered the Pineapple Yacht and honestly, the banana ice cream part was more like a nice cool base that held everything together rather than the main event. if you put me in a blind taste test, I would not be able to tell that it’s banana. What really made it stand out was the whole presentation and all that incredible fresh fruit piled on top, served in a carved-out half pineapple that looked so vibrant and fun. You get big chunks of juicy fresh pineapple right from the shell itself, plus ripe mango, strawberries, and papaya arranged beautifully inside, with an amazing honey drizzle that ties it all together with mixed with shaved coconut and some macadamia nuts for crunch. It looked beautiful, and every bite mixed the silky banana with those bursting fruit flavors and textures that felt amazing during every spoonful I had. Overall, if you’re looking for a good photo or something to try, I would recommend this for you, but it’s nothing too special taste-wise."

"I recently visited Banan and I wish I had tried something else or maybe visited more times because the ice cream I had wasn’t too good. I ordered the tropical bliss, they were out of papaya so we added strawberries instead and guava sauce. The actual soft serve is not bad, but I wish it was a little more flavorful. The guava sauce was terrible, we did not like it at all. The fresh fruit is such a good add to the dessert. Overall, I wish I would’ve ordered another one to try something different. The service is great!!"