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    The Chilly Banana

    4.6 (19 reviews)
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    PBB&J interior ($7) - really nice texture!
    Lena J.

    I love a good guilt-free dessert as much as the next person, so I was really excited to see The Chilly Banana listed as an attendee of a food truck event in Princeton. A standard banana whip with coconut milk whipped cream is $5, the ones with toppings are $7 (or you can make a custom one for $1/topping), and they also have an ice cream sandwich made with banana whip and vegan brownies. I got the PBB&J ($7), which is topped with raspberry compote, peanut butter, peanuts, and graham crackers. The texture of the banana whip is really creamy, like thicker soft serve - I was impressed - but I really didn't care for the taste. Maybe I just got a bad batch, but it wasn't sweet at all and just tasted like unripe banana, and the color was very gray and not so appealing. The peanut butter was also the non-natural, processed kind, which was a bit surprising, and the texture didn't go well with the banana whip. The raspberry preserves were fairly sour and would probably have gone better with something sweeter. I liked the crunch that the peanuts and crumbled graham crackers added though! I had really high hopes for this food truck, but they weren't met; the Bent Spoon in Princeton for example does a better job and banana whip isn't even their focus. It seems like a lot of thought has gone into the visuals and how well different combinations will photograph, and it might be helpful to consider the experience of eating as well. The people inside the truck were very friendly, and they do accept credit cards. Also be aware the not all the toppings are vegan; the Bananaberry Shortcake uses Entenmann's poundcake for example.

    Jaime H.

    Been meaning to try this cute little truck for years now. Thankfully, they were parked right at Passyunk Square for their Spring Flavors Festival. We split the "Banana on Vacation" $7 for the regular size which includes fresh pineapple, toasted coconut chips, CMWC, and a cherry. I added fruity pebbles and chocolate chips to it. Definitely one of the few "healthier" food truck options in the city. Would be perfect for any sort of events that need a creative and sweet dessert option. The crew working was very friendly and upbeat.

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    Bridget K.

    I love the Chilly Banana! I first discover this truck in Atlantic City, NJ at the Vegan Festival down there. Their little pink truck is so adorable! You can't miss it! We loved that their concept was simply banana whip, only frozen bananas. It's a healthy treat to dress up with amazing toppings! At the festival I enjoyed the Fluffernutter Nana Sundae. It had banana whip, peanut butter, graham crackers, peanuts and topped with their rice-mallow (think marshmallow) topping. It was soooo good! I loved the combination of flavors! I had their Chocolate PB Crunk recently and it was so delicious! I loved the chocolate, it really complimented the PB and banana whip. I can't wait to try more of their sundaes!

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    Elle M.

    I live all way close to Berks county so it's hard for me to make trips down to Philly for some food. But they came up to Pottstown to the Coventry Mall for their food festival. Their Nice cream is the absolute best and their combinations are amazing. This was awhile back but I remember thinking I should have had it with the Nutella instead of the fudge, it was good but I think the combo I got would have been great if I had left it alone. All in all I can't wait for the summer to go down and get some

    Banana on vacation
    Bob H.

    So while at the food truck fest yesterday we opted to try the chilly banana. This truck had the longest line by far. We waited roughy 15 minutes. The staff were extremely friendly and we had high hopes. We decided to go for the banana on vacation. It was pineapple, toasted coconut and banana ice cream. First we're the toppings. The pineapple seemed to be out of the jar and the coconut was beyond hard. We had such high expectations for a healthy fresh product. The toppings to ice cream was also off, way too many topping and not enough ice cream. The banana ice cream was just okay. The bananas didn't seem fresh and the consistency was weird. Almost like soft serve but kinda like a yogurt. It was strange. Unfortunately we will not return. It just wasn't for us. 2 stars

    plain with toasted coconut and coconut whipped cream
    Delaney C.

    This was so good. I have been wanting to try their banana whip for awhile and was not disappointed! It was so good and the toasted coconut on top was amazing!!

    Banana Whip topped with pb, hazelnuts, fresh strawberries and almond milk whip cream
    Hunter R.

    The Chilly Banana is the place to go when you want a clean, guilt free dessert! The banana whip is so smooth and the topping options are abundant. I love that they make their own sauces/strips and even have dairy free whip cream. It's all vegan and delicious! I drive 45+ min just for this food truck... so worth it!

    Alexis W.

    Delicious frozen whipped banana. A great food truck in addition to the Philly food truck scene. Gluten-free options, which are wonderful. So glad to find this place.

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    We love nice cream! Their banana whip rules and their sundae suggestions are top notch

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    Simple, but healthy! A winner for me.

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    3.9
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    $ well spent! Had a dozen hot, fresh, wonderful cookies delivered to our hotel room on a Monday…read morenight after midnight when nearly every other option, including the hotel bar & restaurant, was closed. A few additional cookies tossed in our delivery for free, made it feel like a better value since we had some leftover to enjoy with morning coffee. Anticipated a long wait given the time & day, but a friendly face handed them to us in less time than Domino's. The Deluxe cookies were a treat w/ the peanut butter varieties a fav, but ALL the cookies, including the ones I didn't pick, were delicious. A little annoying the upcharges for deluxe varieties when I thought that was the point of picking an option that includes them, but the additional free cookies helped soften that. A must for any overnight stay in Philly!

    Came in for the free taste testing and it was actually a blast. The flavors were fun, a little…read moreunexpected, and honestly way better than I thought they'd be for a big chain. After we finished, they handed us a whole box of cookies just for hanging out and giving feedback. That was a solid surprise and super generous. I swing by Insomnia Cookies on random days too because sometimes you just need a warm cookie to reset your mood. They always come out soft, gooey, and fresh from the oven. The store itself is clean and kind of cool to look at. There's a whole wall covered in giant industrial-style on and off switches. I still wish I could have pulled one just to see what would happen. Staff was chill and genuinely helpful. They were patient while we tried to figure out which cookie was which during the ranking, and they kept the energy light and fun. Same when they handed out the free boxes. Whoever runs the HQ location clearly knows how to make the experience feel special.

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    Our first visit to Gran Caffè L'Aquila was just two weeks ago, and we enjoyed it so much that we…read morereturned today with a different group of friends. As it turned out, we were seated at the very same table and were fortunate enough to have the same waiter, Simone. Gran Caffè L'Aquila offers authentic Italian cuisine, and everything we ordered on both visits was delicious and beautifully prepared. We truly enjoyed every dish we tried. The restaurant itself is small, cozy, and full of charm, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable the moment you walk in. And a special mention must go to Simone. He is exceptionally friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful. His warm and professional service made both of our visits even more enjoyable, and we were delighted to have him as our waiter again. We will definitely be returning to Gran Caffè L'Aquila, and we certainly hope Simone will still be there to welcome us. Authentic Italian food, a charming atmosphere, and wonderful service -- a place we are very happy to have discovered.

    Another trip to Philly and another delicious lunch at Gran Caffe L'Aquila! Appetizers, entrees,…read moregelato, coffee- all delicious! Prompt, friendly, courteous service, as usual. The place was busy, but that didn't delay our orders. We could hold a conversation without having to speak loudly. We bought some dark roast beans, ground there for espresso, to take home.

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    THE PLACE INSIDE IS SO NICE, I love it here. Feels very homey, also the staff is very kind. The…read morefood is also nicely made.

    This is my second time visiting a Matcha Panda location, and I'm happy to say the quality is just…read moreas good as the Chestnut Street one. They definitely seem consistent, which I really appreciate. I came with a couple of friends on a Saturday afternoon, and wow... this place was packed. Even with the crowd, the staff stayed friendly and worked quickly, so we didn't have to wait too long for our drinks. One thing I still love is the seating. They have giant plushies sitting in the booths, so if you're by yourself, you're not just awkwardly staring at an empty seat across from you. Maybe I'm the only one who appreciates that, but I think it's a cute touch. The matcha here is the real deal. It's bright green, fragrant, and has that rich, earthy flavor with just enough natural bitterness that you know they're using quality matcha. A lot of places advertise matcha, but this one actually delivers. I ordered one of their matcha desserts with ice cream, and it was creamy, refreshing, and let the matcha flavor shine instead of burying it under sugar. My only complaint is that it was pretty warm inside. It was a hot summer day, and I honestly couldn't tell if the air conditioning was running or if it was just fans. Either way, it wasn't very cool inside. Thankfully I had ice cream, so it didn't bother me too much, but it's something to keep in mind if you're stopping by on a really hot day. Overall, another great visit. Friendly staff, consistently high-quality matcha, and a fun atmosphere. If you're a matcha lover, this is still one of my favorite spots in Chinatown.

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