my favorite is always the number 1. super refreshing on a hot day. but also a tasty light drink in general. my bf got the tiger sugar oolong milk tea with boba. the boba has a very strongggg coat of honey. not a fan of the boba, but the milk tea itself was good. read more

BAMBU - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

I'm a huge fan of their house special, so I really don't have anything bad to say about that. However, this is my first time ordering a no-ice drink, and I guess it ended up being a bit too sweet for me. read more

BAMBU - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

The staff here are so friendly and adorable! Moreover, the shop is spotless, creating a tidy atmosphere. If you're craving Vietnamese dessert, I strongly suggest visiting this place! I'm originally from Seattle, WA, but moved to the East Coast four years ago. I've been looking for a Bambu shop for a while, and finally decided to try it! It's a bit different, but still tastes excellent! I definitely recommend trying it out. I can't understand why the reviews are below 4 stars -- it deserves 5! Why, you ask??? On the West Coast, you find che everywhere, but not so much on the East Coast! It's kind of disappointing! Yes, some Boston places serve che, but they're overly sweet and overrated. Not great! So, go try it and leave your review! read more

The niece and I were craving for something refreshing as it was a humid afternoon. She suggested Bambu since it was about a 5 minute drive from where we were. I'm familiar with this chain as we have quite a few Bambu shops in my city so I agreed for the ride. I ordered the #1 with added lychee fruit, my niece ordered a Taro smoothie, and we ordered one of the specials for her mom. The drinks themselves were really sweet -- too sweet for my liking. I would've thought the coconut water and ice would have diluted the drinks a bit. I wasn't jumping for joy at first sip but maybe that it something I need to keep it mind should I visit another Bambu franchise again -- more ice and less of whatever it is they use to make the drinks so darn sweet. Other than that, it was a quick in and out drink run. No indoor seating. Cash and card accepted as of August 2022. read more

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So I drove past this place while getting lost once again so I stopped in for a quick bite this is a very old school Chinese restaurant I don't think anything has been updated in here easily in 50 or 60 years but the food is great and everybody was super awesome read more

BAMBU - Pineapple shrimp - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

This review is long overdue just because I had mixed feelings about this boba tea place. Bambu is a trendy milk tea spot that was probably the more popular chain in Lowell until the others showed up. I like the charming white and baby blue interior design but again very strange music selection at times, obnoxiously loud hip-hop, r&b, that doesn't quite go with the allure of this place. But the last few times they toned down the volume and added pop into their playlist. They are located deep in a shopping plaza with a huge parking lot. Ice Honey Iced Black Milk Tea- Amazing when I had it the first time. I love when I can taste the bitterness from the tea, light on the milk with just the right amount of honey. And then several times after, it was a bit too milky and deluded with water so now when I came back, I had to ask for less milk and more tea for it to be good again. Pina Colada Smoothie- Taste tropical! My partner's favorite drink. He likes it when there's more pineapple. Taro or Pandan Waffle- Both taste similar, with a slight taro or pandan flavor. It has a mochi texture that I didn't mind. Macaron- I believe they order it directly from NY, but it's still good when I need my macaron fix. Overall Service: More towards the beginning, the service was terrible but as time progressed, I think they got the swing of things and it's less awkward and abrupt. The staff are nice and accommodating. Plus my nephews and sisters like this place when they visit, so we'll be back! read more

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Bambu has so many different drink options, and I've never been disappointed. It's a pickup counter so it's easy to grab and go. Not really any seating if you're looking to stay though. read more

BAMBU - menu - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

It's not always easy to find che (Vietnamese dessert/beverage/pudding) unless you know where to go. Bambu is a solid place to go for boba tea and dessert. I am a fan of the taro dessert! The macarons were also awesome. Since Bambu is located in a huge plaza, parking is not an issue. read more

underrated and has the best selection out of all the other spots in Lowell. they also put smaller nugget ice and more drink into the cups instead of cheaping out like the rest of them read more

Bambu is a popular Vietnamese dessert and sweet drink franchise in CA, so I was happy to stop by a MA location. Overall, I prefer the Che here at Bambu over Coco Leaf. The ingredients seem to be more fresh and flavorful. My go-to Che order is the Bambu Favorite that includes pandan jelly (a must!), grass jelly, and red tapioca in coconut milk. They did a thorough job packaging my drink with ice on the side in a nice sphere and sealing the Che drink. I wish I lived closer to Bambu, but it's likely better this way for my waistline! read more

BAMBU - 10. Bambu Favorite - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

So for some reason Bambu does really well in California (lines out the door) but seems to struggle everywhere else. When I lived in the suburbs of Dallas I saw two Bambus come and go. When I moved to NH 2 years ago for grad school, I knew good chè (traditional Vietnamese dessert drink) would be hard to come by. Luckily I live somewhat close enough to Lowell to make the trek out here from time to time for my Vietnamese food cravings. I was pretty excited to discover that a Bambu had a location in Lowell. What's great is it's located in a shopping plaza so there is ample parking. Most food places in Lowell require street parking. Chè is best if it's homemade but Bambu is a decent alternative. Keep in mind it won't taste like mama's chè and take it for what it is. Most of the options have either a coconut water or coconut milk base. Bambu isn't great but it's nice and refreshing. Their Bambu Special is my favorite. It has a coconut water base and comes with fresh coconut, pandan jelly, longan, basil seeds. It's a pretty light and guiltless dessert because it isn't decadent or anything and makes the perfect summertime treat. They have a lot of different concoctions to try but I tend to stick to the Bambu Special, Longan Sunrise or Bambu Favorite. I can't speak on behalf of their milk/fruit teas or smoothies because I usually stick to what they are known for - their chè. read more

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I ordered a lot of different drinks... sadly it was way too sweet ! I literally had to dumped it all out!

I am updating my review to express appreciation for Bambu for being open during the pandemic! After a grueling fall foliage hike in the Northeast, Bambu was exactly what we needed to re-hydrate and replace lost calories. It was so worth it. Their menu is expansive as ever and I noticed a few additional desserts (like their mochi waffles). I went for a classic che combo and was revitalized by the refreshing coconut water, toothsome basil seeds, slices of fresh young coconut and plump lychee fruit pieces. I also had a taste of their new mochi waffles (pandan and taro flavored). Other than their bright colors, I really liked the combination of a crispy exterior coupled with a chewy, mochi-like interior. These were only lightly sweetened so you won't feel too weighed down after consuming one. They are not currently allowing customers to eat in, but they are open for takeout and are partnered with several food delivery services! Head over to Bambu and treat yourself today! read more

I wanted to give Bambu another chance before writing a review the last time.. however this is my second time within the last 6 months and horrible. Back in the summer when I went, the cup was really dirty on the outside and the spoon was super sticky as it were used. Brushed it off, and waited to drink it once I got home. Second time today I went, had a stomach ache right away. I'm pretty sure I got food poisoning from here. My dessert had a string of a sponge cleaner? Very unsanitary especially during Covid times. Shouldn't the food Buisness be extra precautious when handling food. NEVER again, rather go the other MANY local dessert shops. read more

BAMBU - Used sponge string, got food poisoning after this.. was wondering why and saw it after. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

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I've been getting the same drink (Thai green tea) for years here and just found out they had discontinued it. So disappointing!

TLDR: Wouldn't order: the coffee, pandan waffle, or boba. Would order: Their che's especially Bambu Favorite. From my multiple trips here to try to find something I like, I have found: The pandan waffle has a weird texture. It is chewy inside and crispy outside. I think it would be better to market it as a Mochi pandan waffle rather than a regular pandan waffle. It was not what I expected and I wasn't a fan of it. It is similar to the failed banh bo nuong but in waffle form, aka no honeycomb texture just pure tapioca chewiness. I ordered a French vanilla coffee here another time and it tasted very off. It was like they made a regular Vietnamese coffee and threw in some vanilla flavoring. It didn't mix very well. I also got boba added inside but it didn't seem fresh. The boba was hard. The milk tea tastes off compared to Teado, Kung fu tea or Chatime. The milk tea tastes like watery sugar. No milk tea taste. The che, Bambu favorite, is really good though! The red jewels (water chestnuts coated with tapioca powder) is my favorite part. read more

I've been meaning to try this drink called Che It is the Vietnamese version which is cold and sweet. My first impressions were good, I like the taste but it's a bit too sweet for me. It has some little meaty things in it which some may think it's gross but it was a fun experience for me. Anyway, that's just my impression, I think it was worth the experience. read more

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We went there on Sunday 2/7 and ordered many desserts home. Tuesday night I opened up 2 of those desserts and while I was stirring/mixing up the ice with the dessert, I saw something in the drink (it was black) my dessert was the #7 Taro lover so it should not have anything black in it. After couple minutes of searching, I found a 2 inches long hair in my drink. It was so disgusting! I reached out to them through the "Feedback" form on their website and now it has been a week, nobody reached out to me. I understand that it's a difficult time during the pandemic for the restaurant especially the small one, that was why I gave them time to reach back to me instead of me posting this issue on the social media, too bad they never did. I have the picture of the hair in the drink but I would not post it. I still have them 2 stars for the other desserts. read more

BAMBU - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Decided to stop here on the whim with a friend. I got the taro coconut milk tea and my friend got the kumquat jasmine tea with lychee, basil seed, and prune. Overall, both drinks were sweet, a little too sweet for my liking. I think the coconut milk overpowered the taro flavor. The atmosphere though is very modern and the service was excellent. I would probably come here again and try a different drink. read more

BAMBU - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

First and last time here. Since when do mangonadas have cream or whatever that extra ingredient is? I had sunglasses on when I picked it up so I didn't notice the colour. Had already driven off by the time I tasted it and was running late so I couldn't go back. DISGUSTING!!!!! read more

BAMBU - I ordered a mangonada but I'm not sure what I was given. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Their macarons are incredible. Recently moved to NH and have been trying to find macarons that I prefer; the creme is thick and the cookie part is soft and chewy. Great consistency and taste!!! Will be back for sure. read more

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Drink was delicious and really cute for the area. Got lots of weird tea I never heard of but I'm sure they will taste good and excited to try them. The mango Mexican drink I got was really delicious as it was the first time I tried it. I've always wanted to and I'm glad I did. It was delicious. The cashier was also very nice too! Recommending me some drinks too but at the end I still choose what I wanted too read more

BAMBU - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

I love bambu!! Their drinks are so delicious . If you love Taro this is the drink to get. Its one of their newest drinks. The sight of this beverage is so CUTE! Not just the color but the adorable little Taro bear made of ice cream adds just the right touch. Great for pictures and fun for kids to enjoy. read more

BAMBU - Taro Milk Tea - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

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Absolutely my favorite boba place in Lowell (edit: in Massachusetts)!! Boba is always fresh, soft, and tasty and their teas and drinks are flavorful, fresh, and not too sweet by far one of the most refreshing tea drinks I've had. The shop is adorable and the stuffs are super friendly esp the Khmer girl who worked at the front and also make the best drinks her name is Darany - she always has that beautiful smile on her face, so service was a 10. Next time you're visiting Lowell make sure to stop by BAMBU for another one of their delicious drinks and make sure to ask for Darany! read more

We tried halo halo it's a mix of everything dessert of filipino food. It was great worth of the price. The only bad thing is, the place is so hot. No AC nor fan. It's so uncomfortable there. read more

Che is perfect for coming summer season. The dessert beverages are sure to cool you down. It's basically miscellaneous fruits in a cup topped with some ice shavings. My favorite is the Coconut Combo. I love coconut and that's all I needed to know. My cousin ordered the Green Lantern, and the funny thing is, there's nothing green about this. It's just overloaded with Mung Bean. So unless you're a fan of mung bean, I don't think it's for you. Also, if you sign up for their point system, you can receive discounts or free drinks! read more

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Love their bubble tea. They also have macarons that are great too! My favorite is the strawberry cheesecake.

They have a wide selection of chè that tastes just as authentic as chè from Vietnam. Great location, friendly staff. They used to have Halo Halo, and it was amazing, hopefully they would consider to bring it back read more

BAMBU - 2. Bambu Combo - the closest dessert to Halo Halo - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Where to start on this bad experience? Asked for a BLACK ICE TEA, nothing added - nope sugar added Asked for a HOT latte, no sugar - nope sugar added, coffee was bitter Asked for the music (K-pop) to be turned down - nope, "the owner has the remote that turns the music down", ? since when do you need a separate remote, other than the one in your hand to turn down the music Both employees disappeared as soon as we got our order two of the four Macarons were stale Not worth the effort to try again, they'll be gone in a few months read more

My kids go there at least 1 every two weeks. They get a smoothie, macarons, mochi ice cream, and I get a mangonada(ask for less chamoi or how ever u spell it). I have a five star account w/ them it saves me money. Im not a fan of the shaved ice drinks it tastes like water to me the ice melts very quickly. Almost all the younger staff are friendly. If you catch the own on a good day shes pretty nice but the last 2 times I been there LORD!!! I'm only going there cause they open late and its the cheapest priced smoothie shakes my kids like. read more

BAMBU - Mangonada - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Five stars isn't even enough to describe the desert shop! Me and my friends came to check it out after our visit back when they first opened and they have definitely improved! The atmosphere was welcoming with friendly staff. The viet coffee was just right- not too bitter, not too sweet. Along with that, the macaroons are delicious! Will surely come back and highly recommend to others! read more

BAMBU - Mango smoothie with boba my friend got! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

I came through and they were closed before 10pm their regular closing time . I'm big madd bro. read more

When I walked in with my niece, we found the place to be very modern. We ordered a few things which were the summer delight drink, the taro lover drink and pandan waffle. The drinks were ok, the taro in the drink was over powering (hence the name "taro lover") but I was very very upset with the waffle I had received in a white sandwich bag. It was squished, not presentable. It tasted chewy. Just not appetizing. I will not be a returning customer. read more

BAMBU - Pandan Waffle - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

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Best Passion Fruit Bubble tea! I have been many times to this convenient little spot (in the same plaza as Target, right off the Lowell Connector). It's a really cute and comfortable place to hang out. I brought my younger cousin by a few weeks ago and he has never had bubble tea and has a few allergies. When I asked the cashier what she recommended she gave multiple recommendations and really took the time to find something that not only he could drink but also enjoy. I can tell you that this experience made such a difference to his day! Usually he is very limited in what he can have and is usually dismissed by servers and cashiers. He felt so well taken care of and welcomed! Thank you guys so much for your great work! PS. Passion fruit bubble tea is insanely good and has fresh passion fruit seeds! read more

I'm from California, and Bambu is pretty much a staple in my diet so you can imagine how ecstatic I was when I found out there was one in town while I'm visiting my boyfriend's family. I was super impressed with the decor upon walking in - so much more hip than the ones I frequent in CA. Sadly, that was the only thing I was impressed with. When I tried to order my usual (#1 Bambu special, no longan, add red tapioca), I was told that drinks couldn't be customized. Uh, what? Why not? I've been to Bambu locations all over CA, Denver, Austin and more (I'm kind of a Bambu addict) and I've never been told that drinks couldn't be customized. I like to remove longan because it makes the drink way too sweet, but even so, what if I had an allergy? Their solution was to use the "create your own drink" option which actually costs more, which doesn't seem fair because I'm REMOVING an ingredient, why should I pay more? It's ridiculous. Hopefully, management realizes what a silly rule this is and that no other Bambu locations do this or else I'm sure this won't be the last complaint they get. read more

So far this place been good. Good selection of refreshing drinks and the macaron!. My random stopped became frequent since my move back!

I was nervous to go here after reading all of the reviews and knowing I need customization because I'm dairy free. The cashier Darany was super nice and did not give me a hard time at all ordering a milk tea with coconut milk. It didn't even cost extra which is always nice for me because diary is an allergy and it's usually an up charge for a replacement milk. I will 100% be going back to feed my boba addiction. read more

BAMBU - Matcha coconut milk teak with boba - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

My friends went to the store to get drinks. I ordered taro milk tea. It tasted weird because the texture was powdery. After finishing it(simply because I hate to waste food), there is powder unmelted in the cup. And it didn't taste milky, but it was more watery than I expected. Sorry but not sorry, this sh*t is hilarious and while I'm writing this review now, my stomach hurts. Bah, BAMBU! read more

BAMBU - You can still see the tarp powder... - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

The drinks were okay nothing super special that made me come back in, the service is very very slow. So be ready to wait. Literally. Like I waited 30-40 minutes wait. Like yup I'm gonna be late wait. But not even waiting for food wait. I'm waiting for drinks lol The girls are cute and nice so 3 stars eh they are trying read more

I haven't had ALL the drinks of course but my favorite so far is the cafe mocha with hazelnut milk! Lines can get a little long and the wait times are quite long. Macaroons are delicious but on the pricey side. the pandan is alright, I feel like the one I got was slightly undercooked but the outside was nice and crisp. The people are very nice and welcoming. There are so many choices and I will have to keep coming back to try different things! read more