The first time I came here, I walked into the store with a big band playing right at the entrance and someone filming them. I was so confused and didn't want to intrude and walked out. I came back today and asked the owner about it. The band is from WCC and they sometimes come to play as ambiance music (it def sounded good)! So now I know customers are welcome during that time. I ordered the Black Sugar Boba Milk Tea and it was delicious!! More importantly, the boba was made well and is chewy and delicious! They use whole milk. Their price is also great at $5 for a small! I am definitely coming back! They have a nice atmosphere inside with lots of seating and pretty blossom wall decoration. The owner was very friendly and my drink was made in a timely manner. read more

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I've been here so many times it's embarrassing. Right in our neighborhood, so they are supporting my boba addiction without fail. My top order is a hojicha latte with grass jelly or regular boba. Also love a jasmine milk tea with coconut and strawberry jellies. Also a fan of the dragon fruit sparkling tea drink! They accommodate the sweetness and ice options here, which I always appreciate. Their teas taste fresh and not like they are from a basic powder blend like at a lot of places. This is quality stuff, folks!! Due to this I think it's a bit pricier than Coco and the other boba places around town. They've started offering onigiri recently which is awesome. I find them to be quite authentic. A lovely quick snack. Their macarons are also a nice treat! Very nice staff, HUGE menu with tons of options, pretty quick service unless it's busy. You get used to navigating the awful parking lot eventually... read more

Must try the many options of dessert drinks with jelly and boba. Everything is good but my favorite is number 10. Lots of jelly in each drink. read more

UPDATE: I came back the next day and the owner was there. She remade the drink and desserts that we ordered the day before. They tasted fine now, I guess. She explained that the reason why our drink/desserts the day before weren't that sweet was because "they had just made the jelly before serving us and it didn't have time to properly soak" or whatever. Okay and....? The first thing I noticed when I walked in was this lovely sign that said "we are more than happy to remake your item if you are not satisfied". Tell me why the girl on the phone the day before made no acknowledgement of this whatsoever!!! That is literally what we were asking for and she couldn't even acknowledge it..... I even had to point this sign out to the owner when I was chatting with her. So all in all, they rectified the situation. But man was it a struggle and journey to get there. What an easy and simple solution that took wasted energy to get to. I don't know when or if I will return anytime soon. read more

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So happy to have found this place. It will definitely become a frequent visit. The seating area was clean and welcoming. The barista was very friendly and answered questions thoroughly and even offered suggestions. The menu included so many delicious sounding items that we will definitely need to return to try each one. read more

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As an Asian from California, this place is a little bit of home. They have Bambu also in CA. It's great to know there's a boba cafe accessible in the Ann Arbor area. I like how they have different assortment and varieties of drinks from boba, che, milk tea, smoothies, halo halo, hot and cold drinks to choose from. I like that they offer snacks like waffles, mochi, macarons and parfaits. I like how they have the endless toppings and additions you can add to your drink. It's hard to choose what to order from the menu, makes my eyes dart around like a chameleon, trying to find what to choose. I so far tried the Fruit Addict Che and the Honeydew Smoothie with boba which I enjoyed. I also tried the Bambu Combo which was okay. I like how they diary free alternatives for vegans like me, that's a plus. Also they have a lot of selections for vegans which I can appreciate! I got to meet Emily the owner who was really nice and helpful and she does a great job running the place, I hope that this place gets the attention that it deserves because Bambu is da BOBA bomb! read more

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Cute little spot to stop by for dessert! There's a decent amount of seating here so it's perfect for a dessert date. I always get the bambu favorite! I didn't even get to take a picture because I ate it so fast ‍ Bambu never disappoints! The Vietnamese Che's are always delicious and to top it off, this location offers bubble waffles! 10/10 would recommend read more

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My first time in a Vietnamese boba tea shop. I was overwhelmed by the choices and ordered a #13 Che (dessert drink) for no particular reason. The first problem: arrives in layers with no instruction manual. First sip: seemed like pure sugar, sickeningly sweet. Solution: stir it up, major mixing to be managed. This greatly improved the situation:critical that the crushed ice on top dilutes everything! Next time I will be sure to ask for no extra sweeteners, which is likely an option. Duh. I got overwhelmed when I walked in because of all the options. DuuuuuH again. Next time if I don't know what I am up against I really should ask questions. This popped up as the nearest ice cream place. The mochi is the ice cream choice. If I return I will sample that next time. PS get a thick straw and give your sucking muscles a workout. read more

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A really cool inviting atmosphere, if you want something a little different from most of the bubble teas in Ann Arbor this spot should satisfy your cravings. If you come here I would recommend trying one of their Vietnamese Che drinks or their halo halo, which is a popular Filipino dessert. I absolutely addicted to their halo halo, I like mine with two blueberry scoops, but can also get mango if you prefer. The coconut meat inside the drink is my favorite, but all of the jellies they put inside are great. The service was very friendly and parking is fairly convenient. read more

Bambu - Hazelnut milk bubble tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Had been looking forward to trying this place out as I had been given a $5 gift card. In short, owner informed me she would not honor the card as it is over a year old and that was her policy, an old card or some such thing. I had to look up actual Michigan gift card policy myself, but it seemed odd as I hadn't been gifted it terribly long ago but a year seemed ridiculous. I included a screenshot directly from Michigan.gov (which states five years) and both sides of the card. Nowhere is there an expiration on the card, and Bambu haven't even been open five years. The drink I had already ordered and ultimately just paid for was good, but you absolutely cannot take money for gift cards and not honor them or randomly decide what terms you want to apply after the fact. A five dollar gift card isn't going to make or break me or the business, but to me it seems if you're a business owner the last thing you would want to do is alienate a new customer walking in the door. Oh well! read more

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I'm never ordering off of Yelp again didn't tell me it was ready until nearly 10 minutes after and when I got it, the lady gave it to me, informed me that it had been sitting for a while. Way overpriced, especially after ordering off of yelp and the peach strawberry smoothie that I got is way too sweet and overall just not good. Super disappointing especially for $10. read more

Bambu - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Definitely get a chè here if this is your first time here since there are so many unique options here. Drinks here can be a bit expensive, but the ingredients are unique and isn't too commonly found in Ann Arbor - if you know another place that makes good chè please let me know ASAP. #1 BAMBU SPECIAL - 7.25 This chè has fresh coconut slices, pandan jelly, longan, basil seed with a coconut water base. It was quite a refreshing drink! The coconut water wasn't overwhelming and mixing in the ice made it the perfect sweetness for me. I LOVE coconut slices and wish there were more, lol. The pandan jelly was my absolute favorite. I love slurping up some jelly almost every single sip. The longan was very fruity and tasty and it's been awhile since I had some. Overall, very pleasant drink and would recommend. My friend and I wanted to try the pandan waffles because we heard they were amazing. Sadly, they were out when we went this Saturday afternoon. Definitely will go early next time to make sure I can try it then! I'm also eyeing the BAMBU FAVORITE chè as well. read more

I was in NYC before and their Bambu store went out of business before I can try it. I surprisingly discover now that we have one here. Tried it, and understand now why their store in NYC went out of business. The egg waffle was soggy. The drink is weird. Big no no. read more

Bambu - 1. Bambu Special - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Be still, my beating heart! It's been 7 long years waiting for a Bambu to open here, after being a regular at their San Mateo, CA location forever. Sweet, icy, fruity, and creamy Asian desserts like Korean bingsu, Filipino halo halo, Chinese baobing, Japanese kakigori, etc. are a rarity in Michigan, but to see Bambu doing Vietnamese chè with fresh coconut, jackfruit, longan, lychee and all in Ann Arbor is nearly miraculous - or maybe just a really good supply chain from Madison Heights (our local Little Saigon, and site of the first Bambu franchise here) to Canton to Ann Arbor. The regular chè desserts are substantial - a meal unto themselves, especially paired with a pandan or bubble egg waffle. There's also the usual assortment of teas and boba, smoothies and parfaits, and hot drinks - but why bother when there's chè? Unique to this Bambu are the macarons, cherry blossom selfie wall, and fruit milks, for those in need of caffeine-free options. If you're looking for less sugar, the basil seed, pandan and grass jelly, etc. options sans fruit are lighter (although you can make those at home from canned ingredients). Go for the tropical fruit, you won't be disappointed. This is Michigan Asian magic, y'all. Treat yourself! read more

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I was so excited to see this location pop up after having been to the one in Madison Heights!!! They have lots of dessert drinks, macarons, ice cream mochi, and even egg waffles. This shop has tables you can sit at with your friends and cute decor everywhere. Definitely coming back here and taking friends and family with me! read more

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I have been to Bambu in Madison Height and also in California. I was so happy to see one open in Ann Arbor!! This is a Vietnamese specialty drink / dessert store, though they also have regular bubble tea, I think people should really try out the Vietnamese dessert drinks or Vietnamese coffee. 5/5 Fruit Addict - who doesn't like a bunch of tropical fruit in a cup with coconut milk? Although, I must say this is more of a dessert than a drink. You'll use a spoon more than a straw for this one. 5/5 Bambu Favorite - absolutely love pandan jelly and red tapioca, and you can't find these toppings else where. If you are scared by the bright green color of pandan jelly, just know that it's not from food coloring but the natural color of pandan. 5/5 Taro Lover - I'm not a taro fan, but I know a lot of taro lovers. It is mashed taro mixed with coconut milk (or don't mix it if you like), which makes it less sweet. And with the best topping: pandan jelly! The drinks can be a bit pricey, but remember they do use real fruit ingredients. Can't wait to go back! Warning: I once asked for no ice in my drink, and ended up finding the drink too sweet. So take that in to consideration if you want your drink without ice. read more

Bambu - Bambu Favorite (left) Taro Lover (right) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Delicious taro Boba, excellent service, clean bathroom, great company. This was the perfect little spot to meet up with a friend for some conversation and ambience. read more

Love this place. Great drinks, really nice owner, good prices. I feel like the only reason it's not busy all the time is the location. What I recommend: - Green Thai Tea - All of the smoothies (really large for the price!) - Mochi waffles - Halo-halo (probably the only place within 30 miles that you can get this) Please come here if you're craving great Asian-inspired drinks! read more

Super fresh every time and taste really good. Everyone who works there is really nice too read more

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My favorite boba place! This boba is more authentic than the Americanized cafés (though nothing wrong with those ones either, I love them both!). A bit pricey but it's Ann Arbor so it's to be expected. Worker was so nice and gave us a bag to hold our drinks in! Decor and kpop music choice was so so cutesy. Had the halo halo taro and it was delish :))) read more

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I've been waiting and waiting for Bambu to open and was super excited to see the lit sign in the window. I was not disappointed. The pandan waffle was delicious and so was that taro lover drink. I didn't detract stars from the lack of brown boba, as this is their soft opening. I think the second day. If anything, knowing they make the boba in house made me feel even better. Honestly, this is the best boba/tea place I've been to since moving from SoCal. I can't wait to come back. read more

Bambu - Taro lover. Yum!!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Very cute atmosphere! There is a wide variety of flavors to select from and the prices were very reasonable. I really enjoyed my rose milk black tea with tapioca pearls. read more

Bambu - Rose milk black tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Yummmmm!!! What a great place to get Boba. The only thing I can say is that the tiny parking lot in front is difficult to navigate but the shop itself is amazing! read more

Food was fine. It just took literally 15 minutes to get a tea that they poured from a jug. There was no in front of us either.

Bambu is amazing. It's way more than just another bubble tea shop. Their dessert drinks are delicious, as well as the macarons (I haven't tried the mochi ice cream yet, but I bet it's great). It's become a weekly (sometimes twice a week) treat for me, which is ok because the chè are relatively low calorie desserts. The exotic fruits and house made pandan and grass jellies make Bambu really special. read more

Went to today's soft opening for Bambu! The service is so great and I love the atmosphere. I definitely recommend getting the Fruit Addict if you want to try something for the first time! Will totally make this my new boba shop instead of going all the way to downtown where there's never space to park. Please be kind to the staff for the wait they only just opened! read more

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Truly decadent desserts, a delight to the eye and tongue. You get generous portions, and because of how they're made, they stay cool and frozen for a long time. It is a bit pricey, but you definitely get what you pay for. Don't compare it to a Starbucks frappe or a Slurpee, these are truly a drink for dessert. Try the avocado coffee drink, it's a strange combo for most Ann Arborites but you will get hooked! read more

So I recently had an opportunity to visit this place upon my trek back to the Ypsi/Arbor to see family for the Thanksgiving holiday, and I was blown away. My older sister and I ordered roughly $50 of waffle and drinks and it was delicious and well prepared. The drinks were not too sweet, and that is how I like it! We also got to meet and talk to the wonderful lady owner and what a lovely lady she was. I hope this business thrives and does really well as I shall definitely come back upon my next visit back to Ypsi/Arbor area. I have visited many Bambu's restaurants throughout the USA from various spots in California, Kansas, and Canton, Mi, and this spot is KING as it is super clean and spacious. Give this place a try as you will not be disappointed if you are craving for refreshing drinks. -Kansas resident back home for a visit read more

I tried this out a few days ago. A really wide selection of good looking drinks. I ended up going with taro milk tea this time but I want to go back and try more off the menu. I have one light complaint, the milk tea was not mixed very well which left it with a slightly chalky texture. However, the flavor was still amazing and they also *just opened* so I'm willing to let that slide. The place was clean, the staff was friendly, and due to the bubble waffles they make the place smells amazing when you walk in. Looking forward to going back. read more

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LOVE THIS PLACE! The drinks are phenomenal (favorites are Bambu Halo Halo, Green Lantern and Durian smoothie), the waffles are delicious, and the owners are super nice and accommodating. We have been going every day we can. :) We are just waiting for them to add delivery as well, and then we will definitely go broke :) read more

Definitely a must try! I have had a few of the drinks and I'm hooked! They are well made taste so yum and refreshing need I say more? The owner's are super sweet oh and it smells heavenly when you enter! Like fresh baked cookies :) read more

Bambu - Strawberry smoothie and milk tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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This place is definitely not for your beginner or average boba drinker, although they have plenty of simple options (which is often what I go for). The menu can look daunting, and my boyfriend and I while working through it have found some we like more than others. When I'm not feeling adventurous I go for the straight coconut milk tea--I'm not sure what they put in the stuff but its amazing. My boyfriend loves the taro, and we both love the waffles. read more

A special dessert place, a notch above to all the Boba milk spots around town. It is also away from downtown!

I come here once or twice every week, and every single time I have a great experience. Huge selection of different drinks, anyone will be able to find something they like here. Clean, friendly atmosphere. I LOVE boba tea and Che, Bambu is my #1 go to spot, I don't like going anywhere else. read more