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Love this place for delicious dessert drinks! I usually get their brown sugar milk tea but my sister bought me a Vietnamese coffee and it was delicious! I love the combination flavors of strong bitter coffee and the sweet condensed milk. Ambiance is delightful and service is ok.
Venturing down Eat Street after being at a restaurant nearby.... BAMBU has been on my list to visit. The inside is gorgeous and perfect! It was comforting and had nice seating areas and tables. Some great photo moments as well. We saw recommendations to try 1,2, 3 or 10. We tried 1 and 2. These drinks were beautiful and out of our normal drinks of choice. We like to try new things and this was a lot of fun. 1 had basil seeds, grass jelly, fresh coconut and lychee like fruit. It was less sweet than 2 and had a fresh flavor. I thought it was fun slurping up the grass jelly and they reminded me of a gummy worm in texture. The lychee like fruit in the bottom was the only thing I didn't love in it as it tasted canned. I would have been ok with those in it and would order without in the future. Despite it looking nice as a visual layer. 2 had a sweeter flavor at first and looked prettier than mine. The creaminess was really nice, but the beans were a little grainy and unsavory for our palates. Overall, I would be back to try another and make sure it has the grass jelly! Thanks for great service and a beautiful space.
Best known for their Chè Thái aka a refreshing, dairy-free Vietnamese dessert that every Vietnamese kid grew up loving. It is made with Asian jelly, assorted fruits, and a yummy coconut sauce. You can even customize it to your own tastes.
If there's anything you have to get here, it's the pandan waffle! I've been coming here for years and it's literally the only thing I get. I give this place five stars just for their pandan waffle alone. It's unbelievably crispy on the outside like a normal waffle but glutinous-y/slightly chewy on the inside. The best way I can describe pandan flavor is just a really enhanced vanilla. They make the pandan waffles to order so you'll always get a nice fresh, hot waffle every single time. Just know you'll have to wait a little bit due to them making it to order but trust me it's so worth it! My favorite thing to do is get food at Quang Restaurant and then bop on over the Bambu for their pandan waffles for dessert since it's literally right next door!
The level of care for my door dash order was impeccable! They even pack a bag of ice to keep everything cold too! Thank you Bambu!!!
I've enjoyed Bambu every time I've been here. I love the mangonada and the Bambu favorite, but I'll try new drinks from time to time. It usually doesn't take long to get your drinks and the service staff are all kind. There's usually kpop music playing and I love it!
It's been awhile since we've ordered bambu during the pandemic but was craving it. A nice treat even though it's raining and cold. I'll have to try a yogurt next time. Good service and they did a generous upcharge for splitting a small smoothie into two cups for two kids to make it easy on us parents.
Bambu was such a fun place to go to, when you first walk in you get very California and new York boba tea spots.the decor is amazing and the feel is very modern, I really want all the furniture and decor inside this place so bad. The menu is pretty big, they have their special drinks and they have standard boba flavors, but the variety is extensive when it comes to flavors and types of drinks, I got the Pina colada smoothie and it was delicious very sweet, the food variety is lacking but I usually don't go to bubble tea places for food!
First time trying this place , and yup just like the name bambu favorite is my favorite :) , For traditional iced coffee , taste good but the boba was bad ! I'm definitely coming back for sure .
the vietnamese desserts/drinks here are amazing!!! they've also got bubble tea. my go to is the fruit addict che. their bubble tea is also really good. the drinks look and taste soo good. the baristas are nice, but sometimes it does take a while for them to make the drinks. i love the ambiance of the cafe. there's many tables and a tropical vibe. their location in minneapolis is on nicollet ave, so parking may be difficult. overall rating: 9/10
In summary cafe for refreshing DESSERT DRINK. This is a hipster style place for Vietnamese che, which is pretty much a dessert drink like tri-color (or if tri-color & boba tea had a baby). They also have boba and some Vietnamese food options (banh mi, etc.). Although the drinks were good- I do think it's a bit more pricey than your average boba place and it honestly doesn't feel worth the drive/hassle in finding parking. It's also not really a welcoming place to hangout in my opinion- not much tables or outlets. There is parking in the back but it's every limited- so like most places on Nicollet, beware and watch out for the one ways. Will I be back? Probs- but I wouldn't go out of my way for it either.
Service was really slow on a Sunday afternoon. The place appeared neat and cleaned. Love the chair and feel to it. I ordered the Pork Po-boy and Chè Ba Màu. To my surprised the po-boy came in as a flatbread, and rectangular shape bread. Although it was toasted, it wasn't crunchy, and a tad bit soggy. However, the pork was delicious and combination of the pickled vegetables, fresh sliced jalapeños and cilantro made it tasted wonderful. As for the Chè Ba Màu, it was too bland, and the tapioca was too chewy!
The best quality boba drinks in the country. The Bambu chain is the top place is get any kind of boba drink. The mango smoothie is my fav it's really thick with real mangos. I love the refresher drinks with the basil seeds. I sub any boba pearls for the red jelly water chestnuts aka red tapioca with water chestnuts - the crunch is delish. I can't get boba anywhere but here. It's the absolute best! read more
1 year ago
I ordered the #10 and a pandan waffle. Both were delicious! I loved the textures of the pandan jelly and red tapioca in the #10. For the waffle, I loved the pandan flavor, crunch on the outside, and mochi-like texture inside . It was really good, and I should've gotten a 2nd one . read more
I have been craving for asian coconut desserts and ended up here. This cafe is cute, green is their theme. Reminds me of the pandan colors they have in their fruits. They have a list of Che' which is the coconut desserts to choose from. It will list the fillings for each kind. They also have bubble tea, smoothies, coffee, bubble waffles, macarons, and mochi. The gal who was taking my order was super patient with me while I was waiting for everyone to text me their order. Then she offered to put the ice in a separate container since I have to drive 30 minutes back home. read more
Love this place for delicious dessert drinks! I usually get their brown sugar milk tea but my sister bought me a Vietnamese coffee and it was delicious! I love the combination flavors of strong bitter coffee and the sweet condensed milk. Ambiance is delightful and service is ok. read more
6 months ago
4 years ago
Venturing down Eat Street after being at a restaurant nearby.... BAMBU has been on my list to visit. The inside is gorgeous and perfect! It was comforting and had nice seating areas and tables. Some great photo moments as well. We saw recommendations to try 1,2, 3 or 10. We tried 1 and 2. These drinks were beautiful and out of our normal drinks of choice. We like to try new things and this was a lot of fun. 1 had basil seeds, grass jelly, fresh coconut and lychee like fruit. It was less sweet than 2 and had a fresh flavor. I thought it was fun slurping up the grass jelly and they reminded me of a gummy worm in texture. The lychee like fruit in the bottom was the only thing I didn't love in it as it tasted canned. I would have been ok with those in it and would order without in the future. Despite it looking nice as a visual layer. 2 had a sweeter flavor at first and looked prettier than mine. The creaminess was really nice, but the beans were a little grainy and unsavory for our palates. Overall, I would be back to try another and make sure it has the grass jelly! Thanks for great service and a beautiful space. read more
Best known for their Chè Thái aka a refreshing, dairy-free Vietnamese dessert that every Vietnamese kid grew up loving. It is made with Asian jelly, assorted fruits, and a yummy coconut sauce. You can even customize it to your own tastes. read more
7 months ago
If there's anything you have to get here, it's the pandan waffle! I've been coming here for years and it's literally the only thing I get. I give this place five stars just for their pandan waffle alone. It's unbelievably crispy on the outside like a normal waffle but glutinous-y/slightly chewy on the inside. The best way I can describe pandan flavor is just a really enhanced vanilla. They make the pandan waffles to order so you'll always get a nice fresh, hot waffle every single time. Just know you'll have to wait a little bit due to them making it to order but trust me it's so worth it! My favorite thing to do is get food at Quang Restaurant and then bop on over the Bambu for their pandan waffles for dessert since it's literally right next door! read more
2 years ago
The level of care for my door dash order was impeccable! They even pack a bag of ice to keep everything cold too! Thank you Bambu!!! read more
I've enjoyed Bambu every time I've been here. I love the mangonada and the Bambu favorite, but I'll try new drinks from time to time. It usually doesn't take long to get your drinks and the service staff are all kind. There's usually kpop music playing and I love it! read more
It's been awhile since we've ordered bambu during the pandemic but was craving it. A nice treat even though it's raining and cold. I'll have to try a yogurt next time. Good service and they did a generous upcharge for splitting a small smoothie into two cups for two kids to make it easy on us parents. read more
Bambu was such a fun place to go to, when you first walk in you get very California and new York boba tea spots.the decor is amazing and the feel is very modern, I really want all the furniture and decor inside this place so bad. The menu is pretty big, they have their special drinks and they have standard boba flavors, but the variety is extensive when it comes to flavors and types of drinks, I got the Pina colada smoothie and it was delicious very sweet, the food variety is lacking but I usually don't go to bubble tea places for food! read more
5 years ago
First time trying this place , and yup just like the name bambu favorite is my favorite :) , For traditional iced coffee , taste good but the boba was bad ! I'm definitely coming back for sure . read more
2 years ago
the vietnamese desserts/drinks here are amazing!!! they've also got bubble tea. my go to is the fruit addict che. their bubble tea is also really good. the drinks look and taste soo good. the baristas are nice, but sometimes it does take a while for them to make the drinks. i love the ambiance of the cafe. there's many tables and a tropical vibe. their location in minneapolis is on nicollet ave, so parking may be difficult. overall rating: 9/10 read more
In summary cafe for refreshing DESSERT DRINK. This is a hipster style place for Vietnamese che, which is pretty much a dessert drink like tri-color (or if tri-color & boba tea had a baby). They also have boba and some Vietnamese food options (banh mi, etc.). Although the drinks were good- I do think it's a bit more pricey than your average boba place and it honestly doesn't feel worth the drive/hassle in finding parking. It's also not really a welcoming place to hangout in my opinion- not much tables or outlets. There is parking in the back but it's every limited- so like most places on Nicollet, beware and watch out for the one ways. Will I be back? Probs- but I wouldn't go out of my way for it either. read more
3 years ago
Service was really slow on a Sunday afternoon. The place appeared neat and cleaned. Love the chair and feel to it. I ordered the Pork Po-boy and Chè Ba Màu. To my surprised the po-boy came in as a flatbread, and rectangular shape bread. Although it was toasted, it wasn't crunchy, and a tad bit soggy. However, the pork was delicious and combination of the pickled vegetables, fresh sliced jalapeños and cilantro made it tasted wonderful. As for the Chè Ba Màu, it was too bland, and the tapioca was too chewy! read more
9 years ago
Dropping a star Came here to try the shaved snow. Would not recommend, at least the green tea one. It's not sweet and it's very bitter. I couldn't get myself to eat it. I had my girlfriend eat it all. The only thing I ate was the green tea pocky that came with it. Way overpriced for what it is. Cost $8+... the toppings of red bean and kiwi were not good. Kiwi probably came from a can. Red bean was bland and had no sweetness. Asked for condensed milk, but barely gave any. This is not the place to get shaved snow. read more
This place is one of my favorite !!!!!!! I love the vibes,smoothies add to die for,owner and staff are so nice and polite,been visiting here at least twice a week. They have a great coconut ice cream,the waffle is super delish,honeslty everything is so good,fresh and clean. The spicy Mango smoothie is one of their best sellers and to be honest it's one of my top favorites too. Do yourself a favor! Go there!this weekend! You'll thank me later read more
I love this place. I really wish we had one back in Iowa. I had this franchise in Las Vegas as well. It is very consistent. The service was exceptional, especially when she heard I was taking some back home they made sure it was sealed tight for the road trip. read more
First time ever trying Chè - vietnamese dessert drink. I'm surprised I've actually never heard of this either before and I've ate at viet restaurants all my life. It's very rare to find so I love that we have a standalone shop that specializes in this drink. They do offer traditional bubble teas here but the real star is the Chè drink! They have lots of different combinations for the drinks. All of which are very unique, fun and cool blend of whole ingredients that you can chew on. Avocado Drink - is very very thick so it's hard to actually slurp up through the straw. It basically taste like liquid avocado smoothie. It's not chunky so you do not need to worry about chewing it. Pandan Waffle - I expected a more distinct flavor of pandan but this tasted exactly the same as traditional Hong Kong Style Egg Waffle. I do love the fact that this is served piping hot! It's also a huge serving size so it will fill you up! I also had the #1 which is BAMBU Special - fresh coconut juice, logan, basil seed, coconut jelly and pandan jelly. So healthy tasting! They do offer a spoon to eat these drinks so they are all filling and heavy but the straw works fine. It's a great spot to chill, they have asian music videos playing as well. read more
5 years ago
Had passion fruit juice and waffle, juice is very authentic and waffle is very sticky tasty. Would revisit read more
It is nice to see these California-based franchises come to the Midwest, specifically Minnesota. Che is one of my favorite desserts, so it is nice to have a store dedicated to it. Here are some initial impressions - Bambu provides a bit of fresh air to the Eat Street area as one of the newer establishments - Good atmosphere for all, with a particular focus on yuppies (think Ikea modular furniture for a young bachelors pad and Asian pop songs) - Menu is fairly extensive and differentiates against all other stores as only one focused on delivery of che (competitors such as Pho Tau Bay and Quangs offers other products) In my two visits, I ordered: - Che Ba Mau (3/5) - Che Trai Cay (3.5/5) The che's are decent, though I personally don't think it tastes any better than a Pho Tau Bay's che. In fact, the Che Ba Mau at PTB has less ice, higher portions, and is cheaper. We are talking about $3-4 price difference on an item that probably has an elastic demand (to my economics majors...) Regardless of taste and what not, this place will probably do well given its freshness, ambiance, and target segment. It may even knock out complementary competitors such as Sencha and what not (if it were located on University of Minnesota campus). I likely won't return, unless I am taking a friend out to try it since there is no major value proposition that will sway me back to it. I am happy to see new additions to our already vibrant food community in the Twin Cities. Thanks for reading! read more
2 years ago
This is a great place and I am really looking forward to when they open their second location. Great service, lots of yummy Vietnamese desserts. If you're looking for a good bubble tea place this is it. I love the fact there are several images of their different desserts on the walls on top of their bubble tea options. One of my favorite things to get is their waffles. I would not recommend coming to hang out, especially on a hot day. It gets way crowded in there and even with the patio seating in front it's crazy. Get stuff to go and enjoy. read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
The first time I went to Bambu was in Texas and I am ecstatic that Minneapolis has one now, too! If I lived closer, I would be here everyday. My parents are here often, too :) Bambu is a Vietnamese dessert cafe. In addition to che, they have many options, including smoothies, milk teas, coffee, shaved ice, pandan waffles, and my favorite, yogurt! Here are just a few of my favorite choices: Bambu special, which has fresh coconut, pandan jelly, logan, basil seed, and coconut water Summer delight, which has red tapioca, mung bean, coconut milk, jello, grass jelly, and pandan jelly Fruit addict, which has lychee, logan, red tapioca, jackfruit, palm seed, jello, pandan jelly, coconut, and coconut milk My utmost top favorite item is the combo yogurt. It's very similar to having tart frozen yogurt with the addition of strawberry, kiwi, and mango. Yum-mee. read more
Bambu is my fav bubble tea spot in Minneapolis. They have such a wide selection of drinks. I truly enjoy their Vietnamese iced coffee. It is very thick and strong tasting. Their toppings are free to add on which is a perk. They have a tiny parking lot behind the restaurant but there are only few spots. read more
Grey place to meet your friends and order some good drinks and talk. I met up with my friends here and we chatted for 2 hours. The atmosphere was super trendy and staff are friendly. Drinks were sooo good and I enjoyed it a lot. Would come back again. read more
7 years ago
Cute spot right on Eat Street. Thedrink I wanted and the food I wanted , they were out of ;/ I did get a Vietnamese Coffee which was good read more
I was so, so excited when Bambu announced it's arrival to Minneapolis. I have the biggest sweet tooth ever, so I'm a strong believer that Minneapolis can never have too many dessert places. I've now visited this place multiple times and have tried many different things on their menu - some that I recommend and some that I don't. Specialty Drinks: These are amazing. They have multiple different types and flavors and come reasonably priced with many different toppings that come included. Nothing is too overbearingly sweet which is great and you can substitute any topping with another one for free. Pandan Waffle: Again, amazing. Great taste, comes out fresh and warm and is quite unique. I haven't seen this sold anywhere else around the cities. Bubble Tea Drinks: Not terrible, but not a fan. There are definitely better options when it comes to milk tea and boba in the cities. The tea doesn't taste freshly made and the texture of the boba is mediocre. Shaved Snow: NO GOOD. Decided to give this a try after seeing all these drool-worthy pictures of their shaved snow on Facebook. Sadly, I was overly disappointed. First off, it's crazy expensive and barely includes any toppings (besides pocky and some drizzles). I ordered the green tea one and had to pay extra for kiwi and red bean toppings. Don't get me wrong, I'm willing to pay more if it tastes good but it was absolutely terrible. Shaved snow is supposed to be fluffy and sweet - I am a HUGE fan of green tea, but the green tea shaved snow had absolutely no sweetness to it and was super bitter. Thinking that the sweetness of the red bean would help, it didn't. The red bean was also bland, not sweet, and tasted like it came straight out of a can. Definitely a huge disappointment. The ambiance of the entire store is cute and modern too. They decorate it very nicely with large pictures of all the drinks so you can get a good idea of what you'll be getting. They have a huge TV on the side that's always playing some sort of music video which is pretty entertaining and some games on the side too. They also have outdoor seating. Overall, I'd come back again and again for the specialty drinks and pandan waffles but not so much the bubble tea or shaved snow. read more
5 years ago
Fresh, fun, and freakin' cute! This is my go-to spot for all things bubble tea. I'm also absolutely obsessed with their smoothies- they use fresh ingredients and they're all priced fairly. In our last visit, I got the avocado smoothie. My friend got the taro smoothie and the other a tri-fruit yogurt dessert drink consisting of fresh strawberry, mango, and kiwi. Each was just the right amount of sweetness. I devoured mine in what felt like seconds. Not to mention the interior: Good God! It's so beautiful in there. Good amount of seating and just about the perfect lighting. Highly recommend this spot! read more
7 years ago
I've been to this place ever since they opened. A lot has improved and I am in love with it! One of my favorite places in Minneapolis it's always a must for me to stop there. Bambu you have done amazing! read more
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2743 Nicollet Ave
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