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Established in 1945, Sugar ’N Spice is the home of the Original Frozen Banana on beautiful Balboa Island in Newport Beach, California. For over 80 years, we’ve been a beloved local landmark, serving generations of families, visitors, and ice cream lovers. We specialize in our famous hand-dipped frozen bananas and iconic Balboa Bars, made fresh to order with your choice of delicious chocolate coatings, crunchy toppings, and sweet drizzles. Our menu also features premium ice cream, cheesecake and tiramisu bars, ice cream sandwiches, creamy soft serve, freshly made waffle cones, milkshakes, and indulgent sundaes. What makes us special? Our rich history, dedication to quality, friendly service, and the nostalgic experience that keeps generations coming back. We also offer catering and live dipping experiences for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and special celebrations. More than just an ice cream shop, Sugar ’N Spice is a piece of Balboa Island history, where sweet traditions and unforgettable memories have been made since 1945. The Original Frozen Banana Since 1945!

Website: sugarnspice.co

Phone: (949) 673-8907

Cross Streets: Between Balboa Ave and N Bayfront

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  • Thu 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

310 Marine Ave Newport Beach, CA 92662 ·2177.26 mi

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Amenities

  • Family friendly
  • Accessible

Reviews

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Michelle N. 08/21/26

I was contemplating whether to get a frozen banana, but it's such a Balboa Island staple that I had to -- and I'm so glad I did! I got the frozen banana dipped in premium dark chocolate with...

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Jamee S. 07/27/26

I LOVE chocolate covered frozen bananas!! There were at least 3 on this street. Decided to go to this one for some reason. Seemed lively. There's a bench across the window so you can kind of hang...

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Jessica Y. 07/13/26

Came to Balboa Island so had to get a frozen banana. We went on a crowded day so it was a bit hard to find parking but they do have street parking. There are a few frozen banana shops but this...

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Genevieve G. 10/26/26

First time to Balboa Island, and I was really excited to finally try a famous frozen banana. I got a s'mores banana and probably should have given it a little more time to dig in but I just...

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Kaylee P. 10/25/26

One of my favorite OC activities is strolling balboa island and getting a sweet treat from this cute little stand (which I do believe is actually the original stand!) The balboa bars are delicious...

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