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

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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

BAMBU - #10 and Pandan Waffle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

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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. read more

BAMBU - Vietnamese Coffee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Terrible service. Watch out for your wallet and money being stolen from the employees there. Too bad too because there's not many places to go for good Vietnamese desserts. read more

I went to the Bambu in Oakdale near Cub and the Dollar Tree for a quick take-out lunch. I am not familiar with Vietnamese food other than egg rolls, spring rolls, and pho, so I wanted to try something new. I chose the lettuce wrap with beef. I thought it would be like the cold wraps you find in the refrigerated deli department at the grocery store. Instead, I was served long, wide lettuce leaves wrapped separately, and a very generous serving of hot beef mixed with veggies and spices with sauce and crisp noodles on the side. It was a delicious surprise, enough for several meals. I will definitely be back. read more

As a big fan of Che I really enjoy coming to this spot and trying out any of the menu items containing coconut milk and red bean. Service here is prompt and they are happy to answer any questions you may have. For those who are bean adverse there's also a whole menu section of boba teas. Pricing is higher on Che when compared to normal boba but this makes sense since there are more ingredients required to make it. On the upside it is more filling. Parking is on the street, but I've never had an issue finding a spot even during rush hour. read more

It was the best Che spot ever I'm absolutely devastated that it's closed. The pandan jelly was delicious.

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

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I've been to multiple BAMBU locations in California and what I love about them is that they're a solid, reliable boba and dessert spot! This location is no different! Great location right on Eat Street. Who can eat on Eat Street without a little something sweet after?! BAMBU is different from other classic boba spots - they're known for the chè which is a Vietnamese dessert drink with variety of components like pudding, beans, fruit, jelly, etc. I love these desserts especially when I am having a mid-day treat or lighter dinner. But if I'm looking for a post-meal treat at BAMBU I usually do opt for their milk tea which is also great! This location again is like most BAMBUs where it's a fun environment to hang out with friends or family, go on a date, or just chill on your own! The staff here is also very friendly! 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

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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

BAMBU - Pandan Waffle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

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I've been to this location more than 10x, each time I go, I typically get a fruit tea or milk tea drink. It's a nice ambiance to just chill and hangout with friends so that's how we end up here even though it's okay. The milk teas do not taste amazing to be honest, compared to the other boba places in the area. I think they do their avocado smoothie pretty well though. The che, my husband gets most of the time but he thinks it's okay and a bit overpriced. However, he could be just more picky since he is part viet. In general, when I think of bambu, I do not think of Amazing milk tea or boba per say, but more so decent fruit drinks with a nice vibe. 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

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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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 - Strawberry smoothie with boba and Dessert #6 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

BAMBU - Pina colada smoothie, matcha boba, and classic boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Has the best brown sugar milk tea in the city. We discovered the spot by accident and we never regretted having found it. They hav good selections of drinks and desserts. read more

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

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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

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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

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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

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

BAMBU - Green tea shaved snow - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

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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

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

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Had passion fruit juice and waffle, juice is very authentic and waffle is very sticky tasty. Would revisit read more

BAMBU - passion fruit juice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Best smoothie I've ever had. I got a coconut smoothie with strawberry and Boba and coconut milk. Straight Goated

It is so extremely hot in there!!! Like, it is 87° outside and it is MUCH warmer inside. Turn on the AC or open a door or something. The treats we got were pretty good but not worth boiling in there while waiting. 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

BAMBU - Che Ba Mau - Tri Colored Desert (3/5) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

BAMBU - Number 6 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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 - The combo yogurt!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Excellent products. I love the Hazelnut mocha. Perfect caffeine amount combined with caramel

Tried this spot for the first time last night and I already came back today for seconds! The owners are super nice and courteous and the drinks are delicious! I got the BAMBU favorite (#10) and it is LOADED with tapioca, pink chestnut bits and pandan jello with a tasty coconut cream milk. I ordered it with 25% sugar since I'm watching my sugar intake and it is still so delicious! Even my daughter loves sharing it with me! 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

BAMBU - Vietnamese iced coffee - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

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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

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

BAMBU - Shaved ice - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Given that this is a chain, I'm very grateful they came to MN. I love Vietnamese che (the main dessert drink they have). It is extremely refreshing in the hot, humid MN summer. It typically has a coconut milk or half and half base and is filled with all sorts of goodies like tropical fruits and jellies. My personal favorites are the Fruit Addict (love the longan and jackfruit) and the Bambu favorite (a mix of crunchy & chewy things). Please, PLEASE get the pandan waffle if you come. It's fresh, so it does require a wait. Unlike a normal American breakfast waffle, this has an additional mochi/chewy texture. For those who are unfamiliar, pandan is a leaf and is used for flavoring like vanilla would be (that's why the waffle is colored green). It's extremely aromatic and the waffle also has a hint of coconut milk, which is an awesome combo. Love Bambu! read more

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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