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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!
4 years ago
I love coming to Bambu, however not so much this location. I still have a hard time finding parking lol. Despite that, I still love coming to bambu! I decided to try something different so I got the fruit addict. So yummmy!!! The cashier was very helpful and friendly. We got our orders relatively fast.. waitied about 5 mins or so after putting our drink orders in. Will be coming back to bambu to try different drinks! If you're in the area, stop by and try it! They also have bahnmi sandwiches too!!! Super yummy!!! read more
8 years ago
Suuuuuuper cute place.. I love their bubble tea. After having Pho soup this is a good option. We have this Passion Fruit Bubble tea. I like the colors and style, furniture, decoration and the staff are very friendly. Also I like this place because they close at 11 pm. read more
Bambu found a missing hole in the Minneapolis food scene and filled it! As a milk tea/boba veteran I thought I had my dessert drinks all in the bag, but I never knew that there was such variety with Vietnamese drinks too! The menu is large and varied with all kinds of fruits, tapioca pearls, jellies, and beans (but no jelly beans? Nah that prob wouldn't work) so making your drink selection might be a bit intimidating if you get overwhelmed with having choices. I'm giving Bambu a 4 star rating because of a 3 star drink experience and a 5 star experience: 3-star: I had the Taro Lover (bc I love Taro of course) and I was disappointed with the flavor overall. The ice in the drink did not mix well and splashed all over the table with chunks of ice that were so huge that they never really melted. The drink was kind of watery and didn't taste like much of anything. I didn't think I'd ever go back but a friend of mine wanted to try it so we went back. 5-star: This time I ordered the Smashed Avocado and my lord was this drink amazing! The creaminess that the fresh avocado provided mixed with the sweetness of the condensed milk and crunchiness of the shaved ice had me in heaven! It definitely changed my mind about the drinks here! Definitely going to be coming back! Just a lesson that you should always try everything twice! Haha read more
What the hell. I had no idea this whole time (ie. 28 years) about the expansive world of Vietnamese dessert (Chè). I've had basic boba tea and tri-color dessert drinks before, but Bambu's variety of Boba milk teas, Vietnamese espressos & blended coffees, and fruit smoothies are so impressive and fun. I tried the #2: Bambu Combination with red, white, mung bean; taro, pearls, pandan jelly & combo jelly, and coconut milk. It was sweet, had a little creaminess to it, and full of different textures. My favorite was the pandan jelly - so chewy, kinda like drinking/eating gummy worms if you're into that too. I also tried the pandan waffle - seriously, love the chewy texture! And the interior is rad too. It's not a huge space, but it's bright and clean, with pops of color and very entertaining Vietnamese music videos. It was a good time. Other info: - They're a west-coast based company that recently came to MN - They have a small parking lot - Offer a 2 for $6 deal with select items - Most drinks are around $5-6 read more
9 years ago
Aesthetically pleasing and the staff is super friendly! This is one of the better Bambu's I've been too...and I've visited them in Cali and on the east coast. I really commend these people for doing a phenomenal job! read more
Amazing pandan waffles! I came here because I want to try the Vietnamese che dessert. However, the pandan waffles blew me away. It was crispy and soft on the inside. I shared one with a few friends, but I could have finished the whole thing myself! I also tried the #10 bambu favorite. I loved that it was not overwhelmingly sweet, like most dessert beverages. It had a very good balance of flavors. Once again, I was obsessed with the pandan jelly and everything else that came with it. The toppings were chewy and not hard. I can't wait to go back for more desserts! read more
4 years ago
9 years ago
Shaved snow desserts! ! -tried their green tea flavor -total yumzzz!! With fruits mangos & strawberries & rainbow mochi& chocolate wafers on top of the padan waffle -love love love!! Love the green tea flavor-! -the shaved snow so pretty- -looks creamy like ice cream slices layered-but it's not!-it's dairy-free !!- -extra points on that.. especially for lactose intolerant ppl like me!! -reminds me of the korean patbingsu-also shaved ice dessert concoctions. . -definitely be back more!! My new fav place -so far loving everything on their menus!! -keep it up! O yea..their lemongrass beef burger Bahn mi is awesome as well -so much meat!!-tasty too-reminds me a wee bit of the thai sausage because of the lemongrass flavor-love it!! -but recommend sharing as the beef burger is one big long pattie size of the bread loaf-unless of course u love lots meat in ur sandwiches -!! So my friend and I order and share the grilled honey garlic pork Bahn mi and lemongrass beef burger Bahn mi.. read more
Since it opened, every time I walked past Bambu (usually in a post-Quang stupor) it made me realize that there had been a hole in my heart since moving to Minneapolis that Coco and other Tawainese-style boba places in Southern California used to fill. Bambu has totally filled the infinitely customizable boba void. On my first visit, I got a taro tea with egg pudding and also tried my friends' more adventurous drinks off their specials menu. Everything was spot on. The toppings/add-ins were the perfect texture and not too sweet and the teas were tasty, too. They also had samples of the pandan waffle which was surprisingly delicious and a completely new texture/flavor for me. I enjoyed the extremely clean and fresh looking decor and the cozy fireplace. It seems like it could be a great place to post up and do some reading with a bubble tea, especially once it starts warming up again. Service was friendly and fast! I will definitely have to add this to my go-to desserts/snacks list of eat street spots. read more
10 years ago
I'm Really Mad at Ashley C for telling me this place exists. While I've been able to resist the donuts at glam doll I think I'm going to be way less successful at resisting Bambu. For one half of the menu if full of fruit smoothies with yumminess added which feels like some thing I can justify as health food.. The chewiness of the Jellies is an addictive sensation. I had what was references as a tri color dessert, it wasn't what I was expecting from my many trip to quang but it was very delicious in it's own right. I might be on a mission to try everything on the menu. Those gosh darned pandan waffles are so yumms. I don't know how Ashley C was able to share hers. If anyone had approached my waffle there would have been some hands slapped away! I think I'll be making a stop there this weekend. Get ready to see all kinds of check ins there :) read more
I finally made my way to this cute, little Vietnamese cafe located on Eat street next to Rainbow restaurant and Quangs. This place is seriously a gem I love the modern and contemporary decor & There is even a small, electric fireplace. The ambiance and environment is casual and fun. Lots of ample seating & cafe is very clean. The menu offers a variety of drinks and desserts for you to choose from. For drinks they have options from smoothies, to juices, teas and milk teas and coffees. The staffs are welcoming & friendly. Service is also quick. BEVERAGE NOTES: -I ordered the Bambu Special Che. Loved the beverage and all of the ingredients were very fresh. Some of the ingredients include fresh coconut, jelly, Padan, coconut juice and few others. -My boyfriend got avocado smoothie w/ pearls added in. The taste was perfect but it was a tad bit too thick and creamy. Still delicious though . I'm definitely going back again and look forward to the next visit to try out other beverages. Next time, I'm definitely going to "dine" in and play some of their games they have available. read more
My family absolutely loooves to come here. Pair it as an after dinner desert or mid-day snack and you are golden! Especially on a hot day like today! It also has a super hip atmosphere (music is hit or miss) but the smoothies and Che are amazing. Haven't been disappointed with anything on the menu yet! read more
9 years ago
I am crazy about bobba teas just lately I haven't been to some places that was my go to because it was just like drinking starbursts or not enough bobba I don't know I just wasn't feeling them anymore Till I yelped this place I don't know if it's new but it's new to me I ordered #10 my first time here and I fell Inlove I felt like it wasn't too sweet just right it was a hug in a cup lots and tons of jelly u can taste the coconut juice I litter didn't speak for 10 mins drinking this it was like a meal and a drink at the same time very satisfying I feel Inlove I came back next day to try the green latern which is basically yellow beans puree into coconut juice and green jelly and sugar in had this drink in Japan and I could never find it in the states with the exact taste and omg I found it here I loved it very feeling tho to warn u but again it was like a hug in a cup They sell food as well I haven't tried them but when I see people order it I'm like dang I should have order that next time I will People just go this place has so much in there menu just go seriously the best in the south side minneapolis read more
I went to Bambu for the first time in Seattle and I was HOOKED, so I am very excited that Bambu has finally made its way to Minneapolis! My boyfriend and I came here today on their Grand Opening! They are located conveniently on Eat Street right next to Rainbow Chinese Restaurant and Quang's. Parking is street parking only but it's all free. The staff are all nice and super friendly! The store is bright and has a fun ambiance. It's spacious with adequate seating. The decor is adorable & contemporary. I'm obsessed with the wooden floors, white brick walls, and greenery around the shop on the tables! There are just as many options here as there were in the Seattle location. They have a variety of smoothies, juices, teas/milk teas, coffee drinks, and chè/desserts. There are pictures along the walls of each of the desserts along with the descriptions - which I find helpful, especially if you don't know what some of the ingredients are. We ordered: - Bambu Special Chè - so refreshing! I love that they use fresh coconut - Jasmine Milk Tea with Pearls - delicious and not too sweet - Honeydew Fresh Fruit Tea - fresh taste but a bit too sweet Prices are fair considering they use fresh ingredients. I'll definitely be back! read more
10 years ago
I love Vietnamese desserts and I'm super happy to see this Bambu location in MN. - Ambiance: Nice and cozy. They have a patio in front of the store. I love the white wall and the little decorations. - Service: A-ok. Similar to what you'd expect from other places like Sencha. - Prices: Slightly higher than other Bambu locations that I've been to. - Parking: Street, free parking. It may be a struggle during busy times. When I was there on Saturday afternoon, there were plenty of parking spots. read more
The ambiance is decent. Large tv screen plays videos - we saw a bunch of kpop karaoke mixed with Latino music videos when we visited. They have a sofa for larger groups and I appreciate the effort to create a place where people would go to drink and chat. But price wise, I think it's a joke. We ordered the mango shaved ice for $7.50. It's plated nicely and all but the amount of mango barely equated to a tablespoon. Are you kidding me? I'm not paying for mango essence, I expect to eat mango if you call the dish mango - am I right?! So we felt ripped off for this petite mound of shaved ice with a tablespoon of mango on top. I'll pass next time. Not worth the money. read more
Why have I never tried BAMBU back home in Hawaii?! Soooo good and refreshing! Literally came back here two days later after trying it for the first time. Cute, trendy interior, quite a bit of seating area. The worker here is super friendly. She just kinda smiled when I freaked out about there being Bubbie's mochi ice cream for sale and was patient with us trying to decide what we wanted. She also let me sample the pandan jelly (which is absolutely addicting!) when I asked her what that tasted like. I got the mango fresh fruit tea which came with bits of mango and basil seeds. Love that add ins were free, I added grass jelly. My friend got the Vietnamese iced coffee with coffee jelly and holy crap! That thing was strongggg and almost syrup like. Once we diluted it a little with water it tasted really good. I liked the coffee jelly better than the grass jelly as it had more flavor. Second time around I got the matcha milk drink with coffee jelly, grass jelly, and pandan jelly. Best matcha milk drink I've had! Really wish there was a BAMBU back in Omaha..you guys need to try it! So much variety to choose from. read more
8 years ago
Every time I come here, I want to try their other drinks and desserts but I always end up getting the ché. My favorite is the Summer Delight because of the combination of different textures with the jellies, beans and water chestnuts. The drink isn't very sweet, which some prefer it that way, but not for this girl with a huge sweet tooth. I'm glad they have simple syrup set out so people can sweeten to their preference. Also, the decor is a plus. Cute, chic and minimalistic. I love sitting by the fireplace while enjoying my dessert. read more
9 years ago
I moved here from DC and there is a BAMBU about 45 minutes away from where I lived so I was super excited to find one a lot closer to home in Minneapolis! This is always our go to place when we are craving Asian type desserts. My order is always the same every time - #10 Bambu favorite and a pandan waffle. I know I should try another drink, but it's hard when #10 has all of my favorite things and nothing I dislike! If you have never had a pandan waffle, give it a try. It's not overly sweet, it's crunchy right when you get it with a gooey center. We crave it sometimes and make a point to go there to fix our craving. I've tried to make it at home and cannot seem to get it right. Note that it does take a bit longer for the waffle as they are made to order, but it is worth the wait! I usually go with the fiancé and because the parking is limited, he usually waits in the car while I go in to order. read more
6 years ago
Best bubble tea in my opinion here in the Twin Cities. Love the honeydew bubble tea from here. Several parking spots on the street but might have to park a little further down since it's in a busy area with multiple restaurant. read more
This place is deliciously amazing!!! I got the number one and it was literally fresh coconut juice like the cracked it opened and all the fruits in my drink were fresh as well. I was expecting Longan from a can and probably coconut meat from a can but it was all fresh!!! I also got a pandan Waffle and if was so good. A hint of pandan in a somewhat dense waffle. But so good. Everyone else enjoyed their drinks as well! read more
9 years ago
Oh my gosh, I'm in love with this place. This is definitely the place to go if you're seeking out Asian desserts. Subtly sweet, but utterly satisfying and pretty to boot. Prior to me discovering Bambu, I had a difficult time finding good Asian desserts that I was craving from my travels abroad. Minnesota isn't necessarily a prime location for this. Now, I don't have to go too far. Everything is made fresh to order, and they actually do come out looking as amazing as the photos suggest. I tried the #6 fruit addict and their shaved snow. I can't wait to return to try more of their menu. The smoothies seemed to be a popular order amongst the other visitors. And on top of everything, the place is super cute. Next time, I'll plan to stay a little longer to enjoy the scenery. read more
7 years ago
The smoothies with tapioca pearls are great. The problem is that the service is so slow. It takes about 20 minutes or so to get your order. I won't go out of my way just to visit this place. Would rather go somewhere else. In addition, they don't have parking. Only street parking. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
The shop was definitely really cute and instagram worthy! The drinks are decent but did enjoy. 7/10. I wouldn't necessarily go back but if I do, It'd probably be me studying there bc it's quite (: read more
9 years ago
8 years ago
I have been a regular at Bambu since it opened and visit it numerous times a week. I loved it! However, the quality and service has consistently been subpar since they opened their second location. There have been times when I waited close to an hour for bubble tea, and it wasn't even super busy. The boba has consistently been clumpy for the last several times, regardless of the time of day. Each time, I think it's a fluke but continuously am disappointed. It's hard to enjoy the drink. Additionally, they have ran out of ingredients numerous times as well. The long wait and mediocre boba have definitely lessened my trips there. I hope these issues get resolved because I really do love Bambu. read more
The shop is soooo cute! If I lived closer, I'd stop by more often to lounge around. The cashier was super welcoming and helpful. He was able to recommend me his favorite and the most popular drink. I got the Bambu Favorite and it was delicious. I'll definitely be stopping by again to try a new drink soon. read more
This place is pretty legit which serves authentic Asian deserts. I am lucky to find this place to satisfy my craving for Che. The place is well-decorated with variety drinks, desserts. I got the number one on the menu which is recommended the most. I am prefer not too much sugar so I got my order as the way I wanted. Everything came out in the good combination which is chewy textures from the pandan & fresh coconut. Love the place! read more
8 years ago
I been here twice in 2 week: the boba tea was good but nothing special, the shave ice was actually ice cream with toppings nothing like the picture and they ran out of everything I want after I ordered and pay for it! We wait it 30mins for 2 drank and shaved ice cream. My favorite thing here is the dessert drank: "omg it hit the spot, probably the only thing closed to customize Chinese dessert drank" i got me coconut milk: taro pudding, lychee jelly, red beans, fruit jackfruit & longan. I had last week and I been thinking about it since...only reason it 3/5 stars is because the organization it took 20 mins for my drank and there was nobody there. 3 workers and it still took so long. I realized if your in a hurry or inpatient this is not the spot for you! read more
I haven't been to a place like this before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. My friend heard about this place, and wanted to come here for dessert. I'm so glad she convinced me to come out and try it, since, tbh, I didn't even know I liked Vietnamese Che! Before this, I had experienced "tri-color" at Hmong market and decided I didn't really like it because it was so sweet. But I loved this - I got the Taro lover both times and although I tried a few other things, it's still my favorite. The taro lover is a pretty pale purple base of taro pudding, sprinkled with chewy bits of pandan jelly - which is actually a bit neutral tasting and sort of looks like gummy worms, topped with coconut milk and ice. The combination is wonderful, sweet, chewy, refreshing, indulgent. I'm trying to describe the taste of taro, and coming up short. It's sort of between a potato and sweet potato, with a subtle flavor, that is extremely versatile in both sweet and savory dishes. Taro is also my favorite ingredient in Chinese hot pot. But I digress, Bambu was a wonderful place to experience something new. Everything seemed fresh and clean, and beatifically simple. I also liked the music they played - I didn't understand the lyrics but the melody was soothing. There's also a faux fireplace, that it still very inviting with some cozy seating placed in front, I loved the little touch of a blanket on the couch too. The 2nd time we were there, we sat at a table, took advantage of their basket of cards and played a few competitive rounds of uno while we sipped on our delicious drinks. I also highly recommend the pandan waffle - it's SO chewy and not too sweet. And they're served hot and crunchy. I also liked the hot lavender milk tea - sweet, warm and soothing. read more
8 years ago
Cute little dessert and drink shop. Overall good service and delicious variety of desserts. read more
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2743 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55408
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