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Our Story
Welcome to Nana's Bananas, the coolest food truck on the block, where we transform frozen bananas into unforgettable creative frozen treats! We're dedicated to adding a sweet and imaginative twist to this classic favorite.
What do we specialize in? Our delicious frozen banana desserts! Picture frozen, perfectly dipped bananas adorned with an exciting range of toppings—from colorful rainbow sprinkles and crushed Oreos to adventurous spicy crushed red pepper flakes or marshmallow drizzle. The options are limitless, allowing you the freedom to craft your own flavor masterpiece or pick from one of our wild concoctions!
Our mission is straightforward: to bring joy with every bite while creating cherished memories through our desserts.
The inspiration behind Nana's Bananas story comes from our beloved Nana, who was famous for her passion for creating treats infused with her unique flair for blending sweet and savory flavors. Now, we're honoring that spirit by bringing delicious frozen bananas directly to your neighborhood, one tasty bite at a time.
Come find us and let us ignite your taste buds with the most flavorful frozen bananas you've ever experienced!
Nana's Bananas is here to sprinkle a little sweetness into your day.
Find Us
Keep an eye out for our concession trailer at local events, festivals, and pop-up locations. Be sure to follow us on social media for updates on our schedule, new toppings, and special promotions!
Our Story of Frozen Banana Treats
Yes, the character of Nana was a real person...
Nana was Gretchen's grandmother and a true Florida Native. Rose Huddleston was born in Bradenton in 1926 and moved to Englewood in 1935 with her family. The Huddlestons were fishermen in Lemon Bay. Rose graduated from Venice-Nokomis High School at the age of 16. She later married Roy Tate, part of another pioneer family who established Tate’s Market on Dearborn Street in Englewood. The Tate family continued to thrive in the community with Baker’s Lumber Company. Rose had a passion for volunteering; she served as a candy striper at Englewood Community Hospital and was the corresponding secretary for the Lemon Bay Historical Society.
Sadly, we lost Nana in 2020 at the age of 94. Her life was filled with joy and stories that touched so many people. Today, Nana's spirit lives on through our venture, Nana's Bananas, where we celebrate her legacy with creative frozen treats. One of our highlights is the banana Sweet Home Nana, an ode to her love of cooking and Southern classic recipes, especially her famous Banana Pudding among other frozen banana desserts.
*This is the actual picture we used to create the real Nana into a fun logo and cartoon character.
