Most places you visit arent known for inventing even one famous frozen treat, much less two, but Balboa Island has that distinction. Local legend has it that Balboa Island is the birth place of both frozen bananas and the Balboa Bar. Certainly both delicious treats play a big part in life on Balboa Island.
The frozen banana is a banana on a stick, then frozen and dipped in chocolate and a variety of topping options. Popular choices are sprinkles, nuts and chocolate chips. Beachgoers to Balboa Island can purchase the frozen treat at any number of island establishments, including Dads Donuts, Tutti Frutti, and Suger N Spice.
The Balboa Bar is a rectangle of vanilla ice cream on a stick, dipped in chocolate and rolled in delicious toppings. My favorite topping is toffee bits, tells local Cindy Cohen, But my husband likes to combine toasted coconut and chocolate shavings.
No one knows exactly who first served Balboa Bars on Balboa Island, but many believe it was Dads Donuts or Sugar N Spice. A common island pastime is to taste test the Balboa Bars at each location and vote for your favorite one.
