I have been disappointed with the last 2 purchases of bananas for pick up service. The time before last, the bananas were so green they NEVER ripened. They just got brown spots and became mushy. Threw them away. The last time they got a little more ripe but still a big disappointment. Don't think I will try these again unless I pick them out for myself.

Dole bananas from SAMs seem to always be the freshest bananas anywhere around. I have been known to walk in SAMs and buy nothing but bananas. (I use Scan & Go.) I have noticed at some stores, the banana peelings do not look clean. These at SAMS are perfection! They make the best banana bread and banana pudding out there!

Not the best but still tastes great. Not a 5 star banana as this baby will turn ripe while the skin will still appear green. Next thing you know, the banana starts having brown spots on it as it’s getting old while there’s still green on it as well. It can be frustrating because other stores brands don’t behave in this manner, so it’s something to get used to. Either start eating it a bit green and catch it on the good spot. Overall not a deal breaker and still tastes good and is a good value for your money.

The banana purchase was a bust. First time ever buying it there. Got a partial bunch of 7 medium sized bananas ( not more than 2 lbs or less ) did a scan & go as a worker prompted me, assisted me with it. I had a two package charge - double of 3lbs price. I was telling her that this is only part of a bunch..probably needs to be weighed. So I paid for 6 lbs for 7 med sized ones. Was too much trouble to to take it back. Will never buy bananas there again.

Context: I buy bananas every week. This specific batch did not ripen well. They never really turned yellow; they essentially went from green to mostly brown within a couple days. I wound up using them for banana bread, so they wouldn't go to waste. Not sure if this bunch was just an anomaly or got banged up before my shopping cart?

Banana's are a stable in my home, I enjoy them also I was told by my Doctor to eat 1 everyday. I eat plain, add into oatmeal, sliced up with sugar and cinnamon, on peanut butter sandwich, bowl fresh fruit, on grilled cheese sandwich. So many different ways you can change up and enjoy your banana a day.

I had a relative who shipped fruit, and he'd talk about how careful they were not to let bananas below a certain temp because they will go bad, blankets and everything, I believe I understand first hand what he means now! Twice I've gotten bananas and they start very green, however then they go immediately to brown without passing through yellow at any point. If you are looking to bake with them, these will be OK. If you want to eat them, don't bother, they will never be the right ripeness for eating unless you like brown with more brown spots.

Great tasting bananas bc believe it or not bananas do not all taste the same. I get the smaller bunches bc they fit in my shoulder bag for a light carry snack. I get the larger sizes for me that I stick in the fridge for tasty cold snack. Any that I don’t eat before they get too overripe I peel then freeze for smoothies or banana bread loaves.

I prefer the bananas initially on the green side. Other wise they ripen too fast for us to finish them. My doctor was me to eat them on the greenish side so they aren't too sweet for my particular diet, but he encourages me to eat them - especially for the potassium. My husband likes them ripe. If they are too ripe I won't buy them.

I love bananas and they are so good for you. Sam's has the freshest and largest bunch of bananas at a ridiculous low price. I was afraid to buy them at first because I use curbside pick-up so someone else selects them for me, but so far these have been fresh, no dark spots and you are truly going to love the price. I've started buying them with every order. May God Bless