I have only ordered online for pickup and only had the coconut smoothie and pandan waffle, but this has been a delicious, easy, treat multiple times! This location is near my dermatologist so it's my reward after terrible appointments - which means I am there weekday afternoons and it generally seems quiet and parking is easy. What's not to love?! read more

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Always love coming to Bambu! Glad I found this location I haven't had Bambu in a long time. Drinks are always great! Service is great and fast. It didn't taste like I remembered, but still enjoyed. Cute place! Tons of sitting room. read more

Bambu - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Millbrae, California

Wished service was better here - I got the pandan waffle for takeout and the #1 drink. I love Bambu and I miss them leaving Denver so I am always excited for Bambu. The server just wrapped the waffle in a paper bag - no toppings/whipped cream or utensils. No courtesy to even ask if I needed anything. I wished I had a better take out experience. read more

Bambu - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Millbrae, California

Went with a group of friends, haven't have Bambu for a long time. Glad they are still around staff is friendly, inside is clean but got scared when I see the price. Friends got more drinks but we only got a black sugar milk, it has 3 sizes, we ordered medium and it was a size of regular cup, I wonder how small is small but even it's only boba and milk it's $8 for the drink with picture next to iPhone other drinks are easily $10 and up. read more

Bambu - Black sugar milk boba - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Millbrae, California

Comforting and colorful fruit Vietnamese drinks and desserts I liked the mango Che, it has lots of toppings in all colors Plenty of inside seating. Most people are takeout orders and leave quickly read more

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Taste: 4 Creativity/Authenticity: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Service: 5 Bang for your buck: 3 Been working nights in SF and needed some coffee, preferably Vietnamese coffee because it's the best tbh gets the job done! Also decided to get the halo halo, both good choices on a hot day. I would say though maybe instead of ice in the halo halo maybe freeze the coconut milk and add that instead of ice because it def waters down the drink. Other than that both drinks did the job got some dessert that hit that spot and coffee to keep me up for the night! Thanks will def be back read more

The wait can be long. I usually just order on door dash for pick up. Avocado smoothie is my go to and it always turn out well. My issue is their straw. It just sucks and ruins the drink experience. You can suck so hard on the straw to try to get the thick smoothie out, the pressure flattens the straw and it cracks, leaving you with a straw that leaks air on the sides and you can't drink your drink with that straw anymore. Accepts cash, cc, tap and go Parking - can be tricky Bathroom - clean read more

Bambu - Avocado Smoothie and Avo-Coffee Smoothie ($8 each, 1/2025) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Millbrae, California

Ordered online for pick up: El Camino with 25% sweetness (grass jelly, taro crystal boba, green bean, red bean, and a rich blend of condensed, whole, and coconut milk) and a pandan mochi waffle. The drink was good, but there was too much ice. The pandan mochi waffle was served piping hot. It was freshly made, perfectly soft and chewy. Wait time was about 20 minutes, but everything tasted fresh and made to order. read more

Bambu - Pandan mochi waffle and El Camino - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Millbrae, California

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After my group had dinner down the street, we needed dessert. Bambu was the easy choice. I loved Bambu treats when I lived in Georgia, so I was very excited to see one in Millbrae while visiting. Parking was challenging during our Friday evening visit. The strip was very busy. We circled the strip a couple times before finding a spot. We were greeted by the friendly staff as soon as we entered. My family and I got the following: Vietnamese coffee #6 Fruit addict Pandan mochi waffle Ube cookie The chè was just as delightful as I remembered! It had been a while since my last one, and I didn't realize how much I missed it. The Fruit Addict comes with longan, red tapioca, jackfruit, palm seed, jello, pandan jelly, coconut, and coconut milk. Not too sweet. The Vietnamese coffee was strong, rich, and creamy. The pandan mochi waffle had great consistency and pandan flavor. The ube cookie also had a wonderful texture and ube flavor. Others in our group ordered different items and were also pleased. I will probably make another stop to Bambu when I'm back in Millbrae! read more

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Good is you're still in business. The bad is the prices are higher and quantity is less. We couldn't believe how small the #1 has become. Very disappointing, 2 pieces of coconut meat is so small, everything was very little of the different items. Will think twice about going back. read more

Parking: meter street parking Atmosphere: casual. Good amount of seating and tables to hangout Drink: love the Vietnamese drinks! They also have milk teas and smoothies if you prefer something else. They've also added snacks (waffles, macarons, etc) Service: friendly and quick. We got out drinks in less than 5 mins read more

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The pandan mochi waffle is pretty tasty. It has a nice pandan flavor that isn't too overpowering. It also has a good crisp on the outside and soft mochi texture inside which is pretty addictive. I don't go here for the service. It feels pretty transactional during my visits and it doesn't feel like the staff are that friendly. I asked if I could get free whipped cream on the side for the waffle and the cashier said they would have to charge me even though the digital & printed menus both advertised it as free. I pointed it out on the menu but they were firm on the additional charge. The store is pretty big and has a decent amount of seating. It hasn't been crowded during the times I visit (usually afternoons). read more

Bambu - Whole Pandan Mochi Waffle - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Millbrae, California

The drinks at Bamboo in Millbrae are great, but the service I experienced today was absolutely unacceptable. The so-called manager (a young woman in her 20s) was hands down the most unprofessional, unpersonable, and disrespectful manager I've ever encountered. After a lighthearted joke with a kind staff member (who handled everything wonderfully), this manager stormed out and, without even being there to witness the interaction, decided to raise her voice at me in front of at least ten people. She was screechy, rude, and completely out of line. A real manager would have had the sense to pull me aside and handle the matter privately--not publicly humiliate a paying customer in front of a child. Her behavior was not just unprofessional, it was disgraceful. Bamboo may have good drinks, but with management this immature and disrespectful, it ruins the entire experience. If this is the kind of "leadership" they allow, it reflects terribly on the business as a whole. read more

Worst Bambu I have ever been. I've been going to these locations throughout Los Angeles and this was my first time at one in Northern California. My drinks were absolutely terrible. They tasted old and not fresh even though it was freshly made. I'm not sure if the ingredients are just off. Not sure how this place stays in business. read more

Wished our Bambu in Sacramento also served pandan waffles. Glad we stopped by here. This place is super cute and the drinks are also pretty! Service was great and food was delicious. read more

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I've never had Vietnamese dessert like this before but it was so delicious! Bambu serves up really interesting coconut milk vietnamese desserts -- you'll like them if you like desserts/drinks with a lot of different textures. The menu has a ton of options to choose from so it's hard to decide, but I got the bambu favorite which has grass jelly, red tapioca, pandan jelly, and coconut milk. You can either eat it with a spoon or drink from a straw bc all the toppings are slurpable which I think is so fun. I was expecting the tapioca to be similar to chewy boba balls, but these were actually a lot different (in a good way). They're a lot smaller and more firm and almost crunchy. The grass jelly had a really good texture and didn't fall apart when you sip it through the straw either. The pandan jelly flavor was amazing too. Every slurp had me guessing what flavor combination I was getting. The inside of this place is super clean and nicely decorated. We were able to find seating easily. There wasn't too much of a line when we went either. The workers are really nice too and the drinks come out fast. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a new dessert to try! This was such a unique dessert and the different components in it make it really fun getting different flavors in every bite. read more

Bambu - Bambu Favorite - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Millbrae, California

This location makes their drinks right! Other Bambu spots can be hit or miss, but this one is consistently great. The staff is friendly and patient, and their waffle is delicious too! They have plenty of indoor tables! read more

Ordered the classic #3 Awesome Trio and it always hits the spot! The staff were very friendly and the place was kept clean. I also ordered the matcha and coconut mochi waffles. As a matcha lover, I was excited to try their version but it was a bit bitter for my taste. The coconut one was super tasty and I would get again! read more

Bambu - #3 Awesome Trio - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Millbrae, California

I got the dragon fruit refresher and hazelnut mocha. Every time I visit the staff is helpful and the food is on point. Any time I'm in area I love trying new drinks. read more

Drinks are excellent. There was line waiting for them to open on Sunday, so they may consider opening earlier. The drink quality is always good but as we were the first order of the day, service was a bit slow (we suspect the back kitchen was still ramping up). I was surprised that our drink order averaged out to $9 a drink! read more

I come to this location because is close to me. Drinks are ok. Seems like they decide to close or not take order before closing time. Walk in after dinner with my family at 8:03PM on friday. We got a SORRY, we're not taking any more orders. This happen to us twice already. For sure not coming back. Going to drive to Stonestown or just get my fix when im close to other store. Very disappointed. read more

Parking can be difficult since it is street parking. They have a restroom if you need it. There is plenty of seating and some folks tend to leave soon after they finish their beverage so even if it packed, you won't have to wait long. The tables were sticky so I am not sure how often they are wiped. I got the fruit addict with 0% sugar and it was perfect because there is no additional sugar. They pack in the fruit which is great compared to another location I went to! The employees seemed nice and patient as folks needed more time to order. I would definitely come back! read more

Spacious interior for sitting. Nice refreshing drinks. The Ché drinks are definitely more of a chew than drink. The mochi waffle has an amazing texture and isn't too sweet. If you have a sweet tooth then I recommend getting the free whipped cream with your mochi waffle. read more

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Out of all the bambu locations in the Bay Area, this one is the MOST consistent!! The pandan waffles are always delicious and the ché hits every time! With ample seating, unlike many other Asian dessert spots that have gotten rid of seating entirely. This one continues to be above the rest, inviting groups to enjoy their treats comfortably. Thanks for being here, Bambu! :) P.S. don't miss HH Monday-Friday 3-5p (ymmv) read more

Bambu - #10, my go to! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Millbrae, California

Such a cozy spot with great vibes and nice music. The staff are super friendly and always ready to recommend something tasty. And the coconut waffles... absolutely amazing! read more

Bambu - Passion fruit tea, strawberry fruit tea, strawberry fruit tea with grass jelly, coconut waffle - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Millbrae, California

My go to Che is their Ube Halo Halo. Though a little on the pricier side, the drink is huge and is enough for two people. With all of the familiar Che toppings of pandan jelly, red tapioca chestnuts, and beans, the Halo Halo inclusion of flan, Ube ice cream and milk make this the most delicious dessert! read more

I frequently visit Bambu in San Mateo. It was a pleasant surprise to find it in Millbrae, next to where we parked. Their space was nice and clean. It provides ample seating to enjoy one's favorite dessert or drink. There was only one person serving and making the orders. She hardly spoke or engaged with the customers. #6 Fruit Addict is my alltime fave! It's really refreshing and I love the natural sweetness of the ingredients: lychee, jackfruit, longan, red tapioca, slices of coconut meat, palm seed and pandan jelly in coconut milk and topped with finely shaved ice. My husband's go-to drink is the avocado smoothie with no boba. Love the fact that you can get the same quality and taste whichever branch you go to. read more

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Came here hoping to get my favorite, Red Velvet Hot Chocolate but they don't make that here. It's available at the San Mateo location but I guess they don't share menus. Got the pandan eggettes. Not bad but not that fresh tasting. I used to get these in San Jose where it was extremely fresh but they also had a huge amount of customers so likely making fresh batches of the mix throughout the day. Here, you can tell the mix has been sitting. read more

I love bambu!! Glad to see there are quite a few locations in the bay area. Bambu was one of my favorite dessert places in Socal but they all closed down. My favorite is the #3 with less ice and no sugar. I love the pandan jelly! The other coconut milk desserts are also really good. I would love to try the durian smoothie next time, but I don't know if it can be made with alternative / non dairy milk. read more

Haven't had bambu in awhile, and it's my first time at this location. Everything is so good!! The service can take just a tad bit more wait time compared to your "typical" boba shop since bambu makes their drink fresh... like really good quality drinks. Ambiance inside here is cute... parking can be hard! read more

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The avocado smoothie is splendid! Definitely a must try if you're in the area. My husband also enjoyed the variety of toppings and drinks available. Service was polite and prompt with orders! read more

First off the tap to pay was out for an hour and I didn't have cash so I had to wait while they fixed it. They didn't say sorry or even care. They just laughed about it and told everyone to wait. I should have left. Goodness know why I didn't. Secondly their halo halo was awful. They didn't have the flan and instead have some substitute which sucked. They added too many beans and ice and it didn't have the coconut creaminess that I like in halo halo. It's like faux halo halo at 14% higher prices. Really dissapointed in both the drink/dessert and the service. read more

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Bambu has become one of our go to places during the pandemic. We usually go to the San Mateo location on "B" Street but have come to this Millbrae location a few times as well. Overall, we like the San Mateo location a little better even though both Millbrae and San Mateo have the same menu. We have just found that the San Mateo location's drink are less watery. That's why this location gets four stars while I would give San Mateo's location five stars. We frequently order the taro lovers drink which has real coconut milk and pandan jelly. It's really refreshing and tasty. Please note that these pictures were taken a few months ago. read more

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I got the lychee drink with agar agar jello and I honestly couldn't finish it -- I ate the lychee and drank the juice but I personally really disliked the agar agar jello. Maybe this was partially my bad for not knowing what agar jello was and not googling, but when I asked the girl at the checkout what it was + if it was chewy (I think I was imagining something closer to lychee jello), she said that it was chewy. However, the agar jello in my experience was firm and didn't have any chew, so I didn't enjoy the texture of it at all in my drink. I wish she had mentioned the texture or I would've ordered a different drink read more

Bambu - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Millbrae, California

There was a long wait before anyone came out to take our order. In addition to that our order was inputted incorrectly and we were provided no refund. We had ordered two #10 but we're given #1 instead. When we informed the staff that the drinks were not what we ordered although they told us that we had made the mistake of ordering the wrong drink. They did remake them for us but they would not refund us for the price difference . Their reason was that they had already made the more expensive drinks and that we should check the receipt next time and take it up with corporate. They did not apologize for their mistake and was extremely rude. Will not be going back again. read more

Bambu - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Millbrae, California

It has been years since my last sweet drink from Bambu. I remembered it was pretty good. This time back, I was disappointed. For the same piece, I could have gotten a sandwich. Yet the drink was just so-so. read more

My friends and I have had che from the locations in Sunnyvale, San Mateo, and South City (the latter two are now closed), and have always enjoyed them. Here, not so much, or maybe we we just visited on a (really, really) off day? There were four of us, and we each ordered different drinks. And we found all of them to be severely lacking in any flavor. It was super weird. We even tried each other's and we agreed they were all just mildly coconut-y and mildly sweet. I know that the ingredients usually have fairly subtle flavors, but you can at least differentiate between most of the toppings. This time, we couldn't. The lychee had no flavor. The jackfruit had no flavor. The pandan jelly had no flavor. The grass jelly had no flavor. (And that last one is saying something, because I abhor grass jelly.) It was really odd. Service also wasn't the greatest. The guy who took our order kind of brushed off my friend when he had a question about one of the toppings. He also got two of our orders wrong (additional toppings were added to the wrong drinks). Luckily, we caught it on the receipt before they started making the drinks. read more

Pandan Mochi waffles are THE best here!! It came out in 5 minutes after ordering and I ordered the full size. Came out piping hot and I enjoyed it right away. It's better hot anyway. It was a great way to end my dinner :)! The staff here seem pretty young and friendly. I came near closing and there were a few groups enjoying dessert in here. I've been to other BAMBU locations in the past but just happened to walk by this one after eating pho next door. The place has cute decor and can accommodate small or larger sized groups. Their menu is filled with classics like their Smashed avocado! I wish I took a photo of my Mochi waffle...next time. read more

Tried a Togo order today had a pandan mochi waffle. Was amazing! The pandan was not an overwhelming taste the waffle was perfectly crispy on the outside and it had the perfect mochi gummy taste. Will definitely make a trip to Bambu again to try the other yummies! read more

overall service and ambience is decent but that is not what I'm here to review. I ordered an - avocado smoothie - Thai tea 100% sweetness w/boba - lavender black tea - pandan mochi waffle I spent a total of $27.50, an outrageous price that I'd be fine paying if the food was atleast decent. The avocado smoothie was practically the worst avocado smoothie I ever had. It's tasted like an icy bland vegetable. There was no creaminess, no sweetness, and barely a taste of avocado. 0/5 stars The Thai tea reminds me of a bottled milk tea that you can buy at any Asian grocery mart. Wasn't necessarily bad, but wasn't good either. Also had barely any sweetness when we did order it at 100% sweetness. Boba isn't warm, isn't soft, and tastes like nothing. 1.5/5 stars The pandan mochi waffle, had a nice crisp, and a nice chew to it due to its mochi nature. But its flaw was basically no taste of pandan and barely any sweetness. I don't have a sweet tooth, but eating it is basically eating a nice crispy and chewy bread. So atleast add more sugar for a hint of sweetness at the minimum. 2/5 stars The lavender black tea was actually the best thing that we had. Good sweetness where it isn't over or underwhelming and nice taste of lavender. 4/5 stars 1.875 / 5 stars Round it to a 2 but the price makes me put it at 1 star. Maybe I should've ordered something else on the menu and had a better experience, but why put something on a menu that is very underwhelming. read more

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