Super slow! The staff are extremely friendly! The drinks are amazing though! Highly recommend this place for unique dessert s and the bambu refresher is my fav! read more

Great place to grab a drink and get some work done. I go the strawberry banana smoothie for $6 and it was really good! You get a lot of smoothie for your money. Love the atmosphere at Bambu, really bright, clean, and friendly. They have board games and stuff if you are just hanging out. They also have plenty of seating and tables if you are studying or doing work. read more

BAMBU - strawberry banana smoothie - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Che......as in " Ch'yeah" but with a little less Asian accent and a little more funk to it. Due to the excessive amount of advertisement coming from my Facebook friends, Bambu was on my hit list to try for drinkable delectables in MN. I've never been to a Bambu dessert place before but I've had my share of Chè and I can say this place offers a great variety, better than most available at Vietnamese restaurants in MN. I chose to stick to the classic and order their chè ba mau #1 (tricolor dessert) and their toppings tasted freshly-made, not like the typical rehydrated variety you find in Asian groceries stores. I love how they also load up your cup with ample amount of toppings and I'm happy that it was not overwhelming sweet from the coconut milk and jellies. Mine contain pandan jelly, mung beans, some red type jelly that I felt has a crunch factor, and a black jelly which I'm guessing is grass jelly, oh and a white jelly that is maybe aloe (truly not a chè expert - obviously) . So needless to say, I don't think there's three types of jelly but a mixture that works well altogether. Love it! Thanks Bambu for the excellent drinks and friendly service. I'll most definitely will be returning soon. Oh don't forget to use a spoon. It's a must at the end since you want to maximize the amount of toppings you consume!!!! read more

BAMBU - My chè "hearts" me guys..... :D - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I don't know what's going on here, but it's been quite frustrating having to deal with BAMBU's erratic operational hours at their University of MN east-bank campus... It's happened twice now over a period of a month. In both instances, I arrived 1-2 hours prior to closing, but the store was locked and closed for the day... Very strange and disappointing. read more

I cannot express my level of excitement about having a Bambu in Minneapolis (on Nicollet no less!) I'm from southern CA and I've been going to the Bambu in Cerritos the entire summer so I was really happy to find out I wouldn't have to give up my milk teas just because I was in Minneapolis. This location is exceptionally nice too. Definitely sign up for their rewards program, it's free and they are constantly sending coupons and updates about points. read more

Great place to stop for a cool desert drink. The decor is modern and sleek. The service was friendly and helpful. They also have mochi ice cream which I love! If you know Eat Street the parking isn't the greatest. read more

BAMBU - cool and refreshing - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I found this place in California and I'm so glad they opened up a shop in Minnesota! We need more places like this in Minnesota. The only con about this place is parking! There has been a few times where we ended up not even going inside because there was no parking spaces around! Service here is always super! Everyone is super friendly and will explain to you what everything is if you don't know what it is. They have a rewards program, so you can get free drinks after however many you buy. The atmosphere here is very inviting. Drinks here are really refreshing! I haven't tried a drink that I didn't like here. I love the smoothies and Che here! The Mochi ice cream here isn't too bad either. read more

Was extremely excited to hear that a location was opening in Minnesota so I definitely had to stop by to hear all the hype. The location was kind of hard to find but once spotted there wasn't direct parking other than off street parking. It is kind of expected being the location is on Nicollet/Eat Street. The decor is very clean, has that organic cafe type vibe. Similar to Tiicup or Sencha. They do have a couple tables outside which is great to enjoy the weather outside. All on the walls are individual photos of each of the drinks and details of what they're made of. As for taste, it wasn't as sweet as those who eat che (vietnamese desserts) would expect which I believe is great. Love that they're Dairy Free and Gluten-free! My favs are: Bambu Special read more

It's a pretty cool place to try something different. There are a ton of combinations and you can customize any drink. read more

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I am so happy that Minneapolis now has a place that's dedicated to che drinks! It provides so much more variety than what's offered in the vietnamese restaurants! The place does not open at 8 AM like it says on Yelp but actually opens at 11 AM. Some reviews mention it not being as sweet as the other BAMBU's they've been to but I kind of like that. It provides a moderately sweet refreshing drink, opposed to being overly sweet! They do offer some sort of syrup to add to your drink if you need it more sweet. It's right by Quang's so you can stop by for something sweet after eating lunch or dinner! read more

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Much like everyone else, it is definitely nice to see a Bambu in Minnesota! We were excited to try this place out and see how it compares to California. We did not leave disappointed. The atmosphere is very charming. The staff members were friendly and welcoming. The only downfall would be parking, as such is expected in Minneapolis. Lol. read more

I got the Bambu special (#1) and summer delight (#4) Togo, they both are delicious and tasty, not too sweet. Will come back try the ice coffee very soon, think I'm addicted to summer delight! read more

BAMBU - #1 Bambu special and #4 summer delight - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Service is slow and staff is always in the back unaware of customers lined up. There were 2 people ahead of me and my drink took 15 mins to make. read more

If you have not been to Bambu, you should go to Bambu. This growing national chain really got their dessert drinks and waffles right. So much variety and super delicious! A few things to keep in mind: -You can ask for less or no sugar and coconut milk will still make your day. -If the drink has a lot of beans, it is like a snack. Save some room before you show up, more than just bubble tea. -If sitting outside: The guy walking a bike with a flat tire down the street asking for money will yell at you if you say you are sorry for not giving him money. This is his thing. Just say you don't carry cash. You can always just pop inside for a minute when he comes near. read more

Made my own smoothie, mango and coconut with crystal pearl jellies. Perfection. The staff was so helpful and patient since a lot of the menu was unfamiliar. read more

BAMBU - Love this spot - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We dropped in for a light, refreshing jasmine tea boba after a heavy meal. The jasmine milk tea was incredibly flavorful - it was smooth, rich, floral afternotes, I felt that I was drinking liquid velvet and the flavors should be evaluated by a connoisseur of bubble tea...it was just that good! read more

Please, when you go here, try the pandan waffle! That is my absolute favorite thing to order from here. It has a very interesting texture - almost gooey and crispy. I also sometimes order the milk tea with boba when I'm craving for bubble tea. I've tried the other drinks as well, and they're okay - a little bit overpriced but it's still a great place if you're interested in trying Vietnamese desserts! read more

The family fell in love with the atmosphere right away and once we tried the drinks we were sold. Now it's a must when ever we are in town. A lot of options, many familiar - many new. read more

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I've been coming to BAMBU regularly since it opened last year. I've only ordered their Che #1 and #10 and both are awesome depending on my mood. The #1 has a Coconut Juice base, chewy pandan jelly, pieces of canned longan, tender coconut meat, and crunchy basil seed. The #10 has a Coconut milk base, pandan jelly, red tapioca, and grass jelly. I typically ask for the drinks to be less sweet because the added syrup can make them a bit too sugary. read more

Delicious! There's almost an overwhelming amount of choices, and they all look so good! I had a mango smoothie with lychee popping pearls and it tasted so summery I almost forgot there was still snow outside. The shop itself was really cozy and cute and the service was excellent. Highly recommended. read more

The person working behind the counter was knowledgeable and helpful. The service was fast. The drinks were fantastic. We appreciated the use of organic ingredients, and real sugar. The store had a nice vibe, peaceful and friendly. There was convenient parking and easy to find. read more

I LOVE their Avocado Smash!!! It was so refreshing and tasty; can be a bit heavy so don't come here on a full tummy. Definitely a must try. read more

BAMBU - Craving this so badly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

One of my favorites now. We ordered the taro shaved ice with pandan waffle and finished everything. Only complaint is that it took a little long to get ours, and we were the only ones there at the time of order. Then it got pretty busy. The interior was charming and cute. There were table seating, a couch, and two soft chairs. The bathroom was nice and clean. I'll be back for sure to try their Che next time. read more

I have been recently coming this establishment all the way from Minnetonka to get my smoothie fix. They have a very unique menu and I am excited to try as much as I can on it. So far I love their mango smoothie and look forward to venturing out to something else on the menu. This place is also very clean and has a cute lounging area. Highly recommend and have a piece of yummy mochi while you are there! read more

First time here and turned out pretty good. Will be going back. Con: Parking just sucks.... read more

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Poorly managed with not enough staff on busy sundays. Come here if you want to spend your time waiting for a drink that isn't even good

First time at BAMBU and I loved it. There is so much to choose from. I had the #2 and it was delicious.

Bambu has always been around in southern states, but has never been in Minnesota until the past couple years. There is another Bambu location in Minneapolis right below Wahu which is located in stadium village. I ordered the Thai Tea and the Mango Frozen Yogurt. The Thai Tea was very delightful but I felt like it tasted a little bit watered down. The balance of the cream and tea was nice but they definitely added a bit too much water. Other than this small thing, I feel like I would love to try the Thai Tea at this location once again. The Mango Frozen Yogurt seemed to taste like the traditional Vietnamese Frozen Yogurt. It had a slight sour, but also sweet taste when eating the yogurt itself. The Mango was a great topping to the frozen yogurt because it added a different texture and taste than just the plain vanilla Vietnamese yogurt taste. Bambu is a great place to visit and I suggest trying these two items as well as maybe one of their Che's(Vietnamese Desert)! read more

BAMBU - Thai Tea and Mango Frozen Yogurt - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

From the customer service to the drinks, A+ all the way! I literally have dreams about the drinks sometimes and have to make my way over to mpls just to satisfy my taste buds. :-) so happy to have a bambu here! read more

A great place to come to for Viet che, coffee, teas, desserts, and the like. For those unfamiliar, che represents a class of home-made beverages, dessert drinks and puddings. That being said, I came with a friend & ordered the Bambu Combo, which included red, white, mung bean; taro, pearls, pandan jelly & combo jelly, coconut milk all in one cup. After having it, I found the dessert to be quite a delight. The mung bean components were starchy, but the taro, pearls, jelly, and coconut served to give the drink a quite sweet taste overall. Having the ice also helped increase the sweetness of the overall drink due to its colder temperature. All ingredients used here were fresh and on point. I also ordered Green Tea Snow on a separate visit but didn't find that quite as good in regards to amount given for price charged & an overuse of green tea matcha powder (bitterness was too much for my personal preference). Overall, still a decent option for Asian drinks/desserts. It also helps that this location has a decent amount of seating, some of it most comfortable in the form of sofas, couches, and rugs so it'd make a decent hangout spot with friends. read more

BAMBU - Che - a cup of Asian ingredients in a delightful combination - Bubble Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love the waffles!!! So good. I got the Durian and the Avacado #5. Like the Durian much more than the #5, but I also love the taste of durian.hahaha. Bambu is awesome. read more

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My husband and I love to try food and drinks in different states that we travel to. I, for one, am a huge fan of bubble tea and I would always try to yelp it wherever we go. I stumbled upon this on yelp and immediately bookmarked it and we tried it. We got there on a very cold raining Sunday afternoon and it was packed. I wasn't expecting the place would be crowded on a cold Sunday afternoon. My husband chose che' #6 which was full of fruits and it was just so delicious.I got che #5 which was an avocado drink. I was worried that It would be very diluted avocado drink but I was wrong and I was very happy that I went with it and it was indeed a very impressively delicious. Even though, the place is a bit smaller, they have a lot of selections and the customer service was great. Even when it was busy, the wait time for our drinks took less than ten minutes. The only down side is that, they have very few chairs to sit on and you won't be able to sit down and enjoy your drinks. read more

Best coconut smoothie I've ever had in my life. And I was born in a tropical country, surrounded by coconut trees haha , so I'm picky about artifial flavours. That wasn't the case here, I took one sip and could taste the real thing. So fresh and delicious! Highly recommend it. The environment and staff were superb. read more

Pleasantly surprised to find bambu in the Midwest. The last time I ran into it was on the west coast. Bambu is the perfect place to go to when you're craving Asian desserts. They have many different combinations for their drinks from the standard milk and bubble teas to some of the more crazy ingredients such as grass jelly, pandan, and jackfruit! Either way you'll probably find something for your tastes...also snow ice is available! Cant pass that up. read more

Ahhhmazing!!!!! We've had Bubble Tea all over this country and this is honestly the best! Had Vietnamese at Quant down the road. What a night! So delicious. read more

The food was excellent given the few selection of bahn mi. The service was courteous and speedy despite it being quite busy. Overall this is a legit bubble tea place with very wide selection of flavors and jellies. Would recommend the mangonata and shaved snows as these were the standout items on the menu. read more

I've been here so many times and the drinks are great, but service is always SLOW! Yesterday blew my mind as Bambu has been open long enough to know they need to be faster. When I came in I was the only customer. I ordered 3 drinks and 1 pandan waffle. I know they are always slow so I decided to time it and wow you have got to be kidding me. So the pandan waffle always takes longer. Waffle should be 5 minutes at most as all you need to do is pour the batter into the waffle maker. It took 12 minutes for 3 drinks and the waffle came out 3 minutes after so making it a total of 15 minutes. This is terribly slow! Also, they had at least 3 people working as 1 guy took my order, saw 1 girl in the kitchen, and a different guy brought my order. This makes no sense especially with the waffle coming out 3 minutes later. This should take 5-7 minutes at most when each person can make a drink. I don't expect them to get faster as it's always like this. read more

Service was good but the che was VERY bland. They need to make it sweeter. They offered simple syrup but I feel like I shouldnt have to add it. The number 7 tasted like water. Had no flavor.! The number 6 and 10 were also not sweet at all. I'm Vietnamese and whenever I had che they are sweet. BAMBU needs to fix their drinks. Improve the sweetness or offer a sweetness level. I'll come back but I won't ever order any of their che. I'll test out their other drinks , tea and fresh smoothies. Hopefully they are not a disappointment. Also a con is there is not parking. If you park in Quang you will get towed. read more

Good smoothies but they close randomly Nd hardly pick up so if you drive there then it'll be a risk

Good drinks and fine area. But the music is way too loud. Louder than a typical coffee shop or even another bubble tea place, even after I requested for it to be turned down...AND I was wearing noise canceling headphones. Just overall their staff is loud when they talk in the back and in the front. So if you want to study, don't go here unless you're okay with abundant background noise. It's such a shame because it was a cute place. read more