#10 and #2 are the two best drinks on the menu. A little on the sweeter side, which is why it's perfect after any meal!

I know this review is very long overdue. How long? Well, I first visited this place on opening day! Anyway, I was reviewing the other Bambu's in Southern CA, so thought I throw my two cents in for this location. Of course, I got the Bambu special. It's my usual order. What was the stand out though was the customer service. I'm just a tad particular about sugar, but these guys were super receptive to my request/demand/whining about the sugar and was nice to customize. That goes a very long way! read more

I love BAMBU and have been coming here at this location since 2014 and other locations in California as well (Westminster and Cerritos). I've tried pretty much all of the special desserts many times and other fruit smoothies as well. I absolutely love them all with different types of textures, sweetness, and a variety of fruits/beans/jelly in each drink. My favorite is bo dam (smashed avocado #5). Although the quality and quantity at this location have declined due to popularity, I have been a faithful customer and still visit since it is the only Vietnamese dessert place in South philly. Many times before, i have noticed my drink was way too sweet, avocado chunky-sometimes watery, and the quantity is less and less each time. I shrugged it off before bc I love the smashed avocado drink, but today was my last straw. Like all the other times, I waited patiently in line to order and customize my bo dam. I walked outside and got into my car, happy with my drink in my hand about to mix the ice into my drink when I realized my drink was barely half full. If they're going to raise the price on it to $5.75, at least make it 3/4 filled; which it used to be almost full to the rim, where the ice would just sit on top and it will take you a bit of time to finish crushing the ice into the drink. I ended up going back to them to return my drink and voiced my anger and the register person was very confused (i feel bad since it wasn't even her fault). At this point, I was so upset I jsut left and it wasn't worth my time to ask for a refund. So while the desserts at this place, no doubt, are tasty and unique, keep in mind you're no longer getting the quality and quantity for your drink. I'll have to try the other location in north philly. read more

BAMBU - Bo dam #5, disappointed - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Recently got introduced to this a few months ago and was instantly in love. It's unlike any smoothie, water/crushed ice I've had. It's so good. Most times I get the coconut smoothie with red tapioca and strawberry jelly, but I've tried a few other items as well. They were good but my fav is what I mentioned above. Check them out, they're especially great on hot days or anytime rather. read more

BAMBU - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm glad Bambu was able to franchise out to the East Coast from the West. I used to bug my mom all the time to make me Che' which is a Vietnamese Style Dessert of all types of confections. Now I can simply make a quick stop here for my crave fixings. There is a wide range of drink combinations to choose from or you can make up your own with any toppings that you like and they will happily accommodate with no extra charge. The only downside is, CASH ONLY. read more

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I got a tai bubble tea around noon on a Saturday. There was no line, and service was fast. The tea was good, and they didn't over-do the ice like a lot of places, but I found the bubbles to be a little mushy. Between Ba Le bakery in the same plaza I would give Bambu a second try for bubble tea because the tea tasted less sugary, and it was more tea than ice. Bambu does not sell food, but they do have just about any dessert in a glass that you might be craving. The environment inside is clean and pleasant, but not somewhere that I would want to sit for long because it is more of a grab and go stop. read more

Let you imaginations go wild with all the possibilities of combinations. Pandan jelly, red tapioca, and grass jelly #10. Sometimes I'm in the mood for the fruit combo 6, which is the above with Logan lychee jackfruit coconut and Palm seeds, so sweet and refreshing. Vietnamese desserts are not filling like cookies and cakes, they are like a drink with fruits and beans to cure your sweet tooth read more

I love the Bambu special! It's really good if you enjoy coconut water and basil seeds like I do. The pandan jelly was another bonus. Very enjoyable dessert and great for the summer season. It's $5, and an additonal $1 if you want to upgrade the size. The thai bubble tea was also really good. Their bubbles are sweet and have a good soft chewiness to them. Service was quick and friendly, too. read more

BAMBU - Bambu special - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

An awesome alternative for bubble tea. Che is a signature Vietnamese dessert and there's very little not to love about Bambu's drink and dessert options. If I'm going to drop $3-4 for a specialty beverage, it's definitely worth splurging on one of their dessert drinks. My favorite combo is the large red bean with coconut milk and pandan jelly (#13). I love the natural sweetness of the red bean with the coconut milk! I normally get grass jelly with this drink, but I was recommended to get pandan jelly this time. Loved the substitution - the chewiness of the pandan jelly was a nice complement to the smooth and silky taste of the milk and red bean. A convenient stop for a cold beverage during this hot and humid summer and there's more to savor than a typical bubble tea. There are so many options available, so I'll be sure to visit again and venture through the menu. read more

I came here and ordered two vietnamese ice coffee with bubbles. Now there's only so little you can do to mess up an jce coffee, and I'm not sure what went wrong but the coffee was not drinkabe, we had to toss both of them away. It was really strong and condensed. read more

I like the regular milk tea with bubbles. So I tried their number 1(I think). It was good. Standard fare. Just wish it came in a larger size. read more

$4.75, cash only, got me a standard taro smoothie with boba. The boba was extra sweet and the taro was average. This place pales in comparison with other bambus. Minus one star cuz average, minus another because it doesn't live up to the name. read more

BAMBU - Closed Thursdays - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I always love coming here. It's a nice alternative to getting a smoothie or soda. I usually get the special or the #5 and switch out the tapioca for pandan jelly. All of the drinks here are really light and healthy I love coming here when I am craving something fresh. The shop itself has a great atmosphere to it the have a very earthy counter and are equipped with two tvs which play kpop all of the time. I also love how they readily display the different components that could do into the che drinks. Overall, great stop on the way home! read more

What a pleasant surprise! I really enjoyed the drink I had. It was the number 14 dessert, consisting of red bean, green jelly, taro and coconut milk. The staff was very friendly. A gal up front to take the order and another gal in back making the drinks. It seems like they worked well together in that the gal in back knew all the drinks and would always be listening to the customers so she can add her knowledge so the customer can be well informed. A lot of these ingredients will be foreign to anyone not familiar with Asian dessert drinks from Vietnam. To help you, they have small jars on the counter that contain the various ingredients that are found on the menu. Items like red beans, various types of jelly, etc. This was the perfect end to a Pho dinner at a restaurant in the same shopping center. I was looking for a frequent buyer card because I knew I'd be back, but sadly I didn't see one. It's worth going though despite not having the discount card. See you next time! read more

Amazing desserts and drinks. Customer service was also on point. My only complaint was that it was cash only. Boo yah.

I have been to Bambu a few times now and usually had a good drink. However, I won't be going now because they just started a $15 card minimum. Even though this was new they wouldn't let me order with a card and instead pointed me down to an ATM at the end of the block. Poor business practice. read more

Love this place. Their ingredients are fresh whenever I ordered it. I like their #2. They have nice customer service too.

This is the best place I have found for Vietnamese dessert drinks! I love all the different varieties you can order. You can create your own drink or go with what they have on the menu. There is a huge variety to choose from. Lots of fun choices! Yes, they take credit cards! read more

I love the desserts (Che) here. Very refreshing. Reminds me of the ones I had in Vietnam. I like practically anything with pandan jelly in it. Price is do-able. Just like buying a drink from Starbucks or a bubble tea place (ie. tea do or tea talk) Pro: Quick service, friendly staff Con: ambience could be better. The sit-in area was a bit messy. Not sure if it was the ppl who were there at the time but definitely not the place I want to sit and chill like how I would at Starbucks. Nonetheless, so happy that there's a bambu in Philly or else I'll have to drive to virginia for the next nearest one. read more

Great location with ample parking. Some times there is a line, but the wait is never too long and the staff is very friendly and efficient. The Jasmine Milk Tea is my favorite. It is a great mix and none of the flavors are overpowering. read more

Love this place! The BAMBU special is my favorite! This is a great alternative for boba tea on the healthier side! I love coconut and lychee so the coconut water, with the coconut meat and lychee in the special is awesome! The location is nestled in the corner of a dirty shopping center but the interior of the place is very contemporary and refreshing. I really like how they put the toppings out on the counter for people to see before they order. My suggestion would be to get the ice in it! So yummy and crunchy. This us a perfect pick me up, or snack to hold you over. I can imagine drinking this place on a hot summer day while I shop. I really wish they would open a location closer to Chinatown. If they did it would be major competition for Teado! read more

BAMBU - Bambu special with lychee instead of pandan jellies and ice - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The best place in South philly. I love the place and there is a lot of parking areas and conviences to hang out.

I only tried one item here so can't say much, but the che that I tried was number 3, the special che. It was good, much better than those sold at nearby vietnamese cafe, and their pandan jelly is to die for!! Overall good stuff, not comparable to my che in Vietnam, but good enough for a philly experience. read more

BAMBU - #3 che - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great for dessert! The avocado smash is amazing. I can never get enough of it. The dessert combo (#3 on the menu I think) is also really good. Seating is limited probably 8-12 seats in a small store. I go to Bambu at least once a week. Very addictive. read more

Definitely​ my favorite Bambu store. If you want delicious​, consistent, Vietnamese desserts, this is the place. This place has great service and they're so nice to switch out certain toppings or add extra ice to the chè. My go-to is the black milk tea or Che thap cam. So good! Jelly, beans, coconut​ milk, tea, tapioca​. What's not to love? Totally​ worth it for $4-5. read more

Two words for che: TEXTURE PORN: you get the creamy, the soft, the hard, the gushy, the chewy, any type of texture that you can feel. Che is a combination of a variety of jellies, fruit, seeds, beans, gelatin, condensed milk, coconut milk and ice all in a cup of amazingness. You can add and mix your own ingredients to your desire, but they do have options for you to choose from if you are unsure what would taste good together. I don't think there are any combinations that do not taste good. The good combinations are mostly based on your own preference. There is a combination if you enjoy creamy with gelatinous textures and fruits, or sweet with hard textures. There is a drink here for you! Most che dessert though are coconut based. I always crave che, but they do serve other drinks such as teas and smoothies. This location is about 40 minutes from where I live, but it is so worth the drive. The service here is quick even when there is a line. read more

My family and I have never had this kind of drink before and it was really good! We loved the pandan and wish this was offered in NYC! Yum!

The wait is a bit long for a drink but I am obsessed with bambu! My favorite? I think it has definitely got to me the one with red bean, coconut milk, grass and pandan jelly. Omg! It's so good!! It's just so refreshing and such a great drink to start or end your day with. read more

I love love love this place! We got a 6 and 10 and they were both delicious. I was looking for some dessert places/bubble tea places and I found this totally by accident. It's a bit far from everything so you'll have to drive here. Drink prices are about Starbucks prices and pretty filling if you get the dessert ones. I love all of the different things you can put in the drinks. This place is a franchise and I wish we had one in NYC! It'll be a hit for sure. read more

My firt time at Bambu was many years ago in CA. This is just the same! The avacado shake and coconut basil are my two favorite drinks! I always ask for less sugar or no sugar. My sister always stop by here when she is in town for the rainbow jelly coconut dessert. Love this place! read more

I've always loved this place! Especially being hot in the summer and spring time its always good to get a nice smoothie and refreshing drink. What's great is that this place has many visual sights so that you can see what your ordering.... To smoothies, kiwi and honeydew! So much more. Definitely a place to drink for nice sweet drinks! read more

This is a nice small place for drinks after some pho. They have a lot of selections for both cold and hot beverages, boba (bubble) milk teas, special vietnamese drinks, and different coffee options. The people there are nice and there are seats, tables and tv's for your viewing pleasure. My one complaint is this place has NO BATHROOM! I didn't think it food/beverage establishments were able to get away with not having a bathroom. I would probably give this place 4 stars if it had a bathroom..... read more

Oh my goodness, the dessert specials here are amazing! It's like bubble tea on crack. The dessert specials have a coconut milk or coconut juice base, and then a number of toppings including taro, red/white/mung beans, bubbles, tapioca, grass jelly, and fresh coconut. My favorite is the #14, which is coconut milk with taro, red bean, and green pandan jelly. Their other drinks are delicious as well! They have an extensive menu of milk teas, regular teas, coffee drinks, and smoothies. All the ingredients are fresh, and every drink I've ever tried has been delicious! The service is quick, and it's usually pretty easy to find seating. Also, CASH ONLY, so don't forget to come prepared! read more

Finally a decent place in Philly!!! This is my 3 spot here j. philly and I am finally happy! We have Bambu in Dallas, but this place was truly a 2 thumbs spot compare to the Dallas location. The drink ingredients was fresh and the service was fast. I recommend number 1 and number 10..you will not be disappointed! read more

This boba is super cool! They are creative in their recipes and menu items that go beyond just smoothies and milk tea drinks. They've ventured into drinks that are legitimately DESSERTS, obviously hence the name of this place. It's just sad that this place is so far away from where I live. :( read more

Whenever I'm on this side of town I stop by. Great selection of Boba, fruit juices and Vietnamese desserts. There are a million choices and the staff is nice when you ask a bunch of questions. They will go e you suggestions based on what you like. I've been to both locations. I've since moved and wished there was one near me. It's a great option outside of China town for this type of thing. High recommended. Try something new! read more

I really love bambu's drinks, but the cashier with the glasses and a white tee shirt really has poor customer service. When I greeted her she did not say anything back to me. On top of that she seemed irritated to take my order. She came off unprofessional and rude. I've been coming here for years and never had an issue with customer service. Other than that I really enjoy their drinks and find them refreshing. read more

The bona here is not at yummy as Tea Do. I ordered the milk tea boba and it just tasted like overly sweet milk (no tea flavor at all) and the tapioca was mushy. I do not recommend this place at all for a good boba tea. read more

Drinks always generous with real filling. Fresh, not overly sweet. A lot of stuff you can only get here but nowhere else. Bambu Special is packed with flavor: coconut, pandan, longan, and basil seed. So amazing - bubble tea just doesn't compare to Bambu! read more

my favorite place for delicious fruity drinks - the #1 bambu special is my favorite because the jelly is so chewy and I love anything coconut & lychee. You just can't go wrong! read more