Refreshing every time!!! I typically come here after getting my nails done nearby for any of their real fruit teas - passion fruit is my favorite with lychee jelly! Their flavors are bold and not hidden behind pounds of ice, water, or milk. All of the flavors I've tried have been true to name and thirst quenching. I haven't tried their food just yet but all the dishes I've seen come from the kitchen certainly look appetizing! read more

BAMBU - Passion Fruit Real Fruit Tea with Lychee Jelly; Honeydew Fruit Tea with Lychee Jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

As a fan of boba teas and such, this establishment take the cake every time! They have such a wide selection of teas, milk teas and real fruit teas, all of which (I'm sure) are so good! They also sell authentic Vietnamese food. Their summer rolls and Banj Mi are so good. I recommend this place for anyone wanting a one stop shop! read more

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Have bEen coming here for years and just grabbing bubble tea and moving on. Someone suggested actually ordering a sandwich. Let's just say I was so impressed! Besides having great flavor, it was well balanced and the bread was soft on the inside and crisp to bite into. The rice bowl had incredible seasoned chicken, it just needed more carrots and cucumbers to offset the rice quantity but either way it was a solid and filling meal. read more

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We have been coming here since they first opened. We met the owner, she is a nice woman. I just placed an order over the phone and got this rude Vietnamese guy that gave me one word answer. Instead of thanking his customers at the end, I had to say thank you to him and he hung up abruptly without saying anything. I would suggest that the owner speak to this worker and improve the attitude. This is not how to treat the customers. read more

WHERE WAS THIS WHEN I WENT TO STONY???? Man it seems I graduated 4 years too early because this little gem appeared right when I left college. With such a convenient location, I would've come here on the regular if I was still in the area. Bambu is a very modern twist on Vietnamese food and drinks. Their chè is amazing! I've had a few flavors before and they're all really tasty. There's a lot of options for toppings such as pandan jelly, coconut jelly, and multiple types of bean. I like that the ice is not too hard so I can mix up the ice nicely into the drink; it turns into a delicious slushy drink. There's a huge selection of both food and drinks on their menu. You can order bánh mìs, rice bowls, smoothies, bubble teas, chè, spring rolls and probably even more. Everything looks amazing and prices are pretty fair. Mostly under $10 for all the meals and between $5-$6 for drinks. read more

BAMBU - Green bean jelly drink #8 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

This place has a lot of different options that are a refreshing change from most boba places. The prices are standard but the ché is very interesting. it's very fruity and feels healthy while still tasting refreshing and sweet. Some of the options are great and don't have many calories either such as the bambu special. That's what I would recommend. read more

First of all, Yelp needs to update the business hour for Monday, the store does open on Mondays. I was cheated thought it closed on Monday so was waiting patiently until Tuesday for the delicious food and wonderful drinks. Ordered summer rolls, Banh Mi fries and Grilled Shrimp rice bowl for dinner. Everything tasted great, although I wasn't super hungry, I finished the entire rice bowl before it got cold. Personally, I don't think the meat and seafood are a good combination together, so for the summer rolls, I would appreciate more if it's just shrimp or beef in the roll. For dessert, we also ordered the pandas waffles and Bambu Special. The drink is more on the sweet side for me, should ask for 75% sugar instead. The waffles are pretty good as well. Definitely will stop by the store again if we will come back and visiting the area again. read more

I looove this place! Best boba ever! And the food is delicious! Great place to grab a banh mi! I also recommend their loaded banh mi fries - I'm addicted! I go here all the time for lunch, it's consistently droolworthy! The service is quick, friendly, and reliable! And I usually dine in, it's clean and tidy! Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Macarons !!! Was down in New York in Long Island visiting my grandparents and was just craving boba. This place had different and tasty stuff. Thai tea is my go to but Goi g with a quick coffee Che was great for a quick bite. Excellent service bobba shop came a long way and is only getting better. read more

I love their drinks and their food is delicious and fresh. One of my favorite local places. Staff is always very nice.

I Recently visited Bambu while traveling with the family, didn't think much of it we were just hungry, Lord let me tell you this place is a gem and im so glad we tried it before anything else. Chicken bahn mi was amazing and the Wings are to die for imo. you're selling yourself short if you aint going. read more

Stopped by because kids were requesting for the pandan waffles. We had that and some bahmi sandwiches. All was good except the pandan waffles are not as good as the original ones! While I liked the shape and size, they are now a scary artificially green color and lack the outer crisp. Hope they bring back the old recipe. read more

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AMAZING just found this little place and ordered the summer and spring rolls absolutely delicious I will be back !

Stony Brook, as well as Long Island in general, has been severely lacking in authentic Asian flavors and options. Being a California native, I was stoked to see Bambu (a CA favorite!) opened within driving distance of me. The place offers a wide range of drink options, from the standard milk tea bobas to their speciality Che drinks. My favorite is the Bambu Special, a coconut-water based drink packed with flavors and toppings. Everything always tastes fresh and refreshing. I've also tried the banh mi and pandan waffle which I've enjoyed a lot as well. The pandan waffle, in particular, comes out piping hot and crispy. Prices are higher than what you would find in the city, but I'm not complaining. Quality food and drinks that remind me of home are worth every penny. The owner and employees who work here are so kind and helpful. Lastly, free wi-fi! read more

BAMBU - Pandan waffle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Every-time I visit Stony Brook University, I make sure to make a stop (or two) at Bambu! I love Vietnamese Chè and the different varieties that Bambu has to offer. It's super refreshing and fun to share if you can't finish a whole one by yourself! The food they offer is also not bad but I've only gotten it once or twice! I would recommend their banh mi and their fries! My personal favorite chè would have to be the Bambu Favorite #10, the Bambu combo #2, and awesome trio #3! :) read more

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Love coming here for drinks and dessert. I gotten a couple of the drinks in the past and they all tasted good. Not overly sweet and full of ingredients. Today hubby got a coffee and i got a pandan waffle. It tasted just like a very popular chinese dessert eggo. I didn't taste much pandan flavor but it was super yummy and hot! Made to order is the best! Cant wait to go back for another one. Edit: Just came after dinner for some dessert! Had to order the bahn mi to try and it was good! Very affordable for the size (less than $6). Got the snow ice too. I was surprised by how creamy the ice was. Very comparable to some of the other places ive been. read more

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I love this place. Who doesn't love bubble tea and Che!? I am still making my way through the menu but everything I've had has been yummy. They have sandwiches, fried chicken, free WiFi and seating. It is reasonably priced and delicious! I have never encountered anyone rude working the register so I can't comment on it. I've actually never encountered anybody rude here, and I am really surprised at the mention of it in other reviews. Maybe they've fired that person already but don't let their "poor customer service" dissuade you. read more

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I admit. I spent a lot of time curiously gazing through the window on my way to eat Korean. I am not the biggest boba fan so my less adventurous side got the better of me and I never explored the new store on the block. However, once again Yelp came along and showed me the way. Looking at all these great reviews I couldn't resist. And what? They have Banh Mi??? Finally I don't have to drive all the way to Farmingdale (Rolling Spring roll) for some Viet cuisine. Now this modern chic cafe serves only drinks like vietnamese coffee, smoothies and bubble tea along with Vietnamese sandwiches. Sadly they don't have pho or rice dishes (yet????) but I am content for now. I have only been here once so I will certainly update after I've tried all 4 types of their Banh mi. I went with the pork which featured crisp French bread that was nice and warm with fresh radish and cilantro with tender pork. Very tasty. The option of peppers added a welcome kick. I am excited to try the classic and steak varieties. I also went with a drink. I didn't get bubble tea *ducks*. But I found an amazing drink in the Taro smoothy. Not too sweet. They made it with coconut juice so it was dairy free. Just delicious. I agree with Bill S. - this place can be hard to find. It is located next to Ssam bap where the dolce vita bakery used to be. Will def be back for lunch. Plenty of seats and nice ambience. Nice and new. Hoping for more dining options? read more

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My bf and I gave this place a try today and were a bit underwhelmed. Bambu is a really cute establishment with a large selection of teas. I ended up trying the passion fruit milk tea and didn't like it. My bf had the honey dew and he enjoyed it. We also shared some fries that were just okay. The fries were very oily and somewhat spicy. Bambu just didn't do it for me, I left feeling like I wasted my money for sure. read more

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This place is really cute but the location isn't very visible. So please bookmark this cute spot! When in Flushing, bubble tea. When in Stony Brook, wish for Flushing bubble tea. Somehow Bambu fills the LI slot nicely. I walk in late afternoon to an empty space. This place is geared towards my 13 year old niece and all her friends. Cute music, TVs and bubble teas scream teenagers! (And me, I love me some bubble tea) Besides BTs, I see Vietnamese coffees, Banh Mi sammys and waffles!? I order a Honeydew Bubble Tea. The counter person asks what flavor will I like for my bubble. ?? Comes to find out, the bubbles have assorted flavors. Take that Flushing! I ordered my bubbles to be filled with Lychee. Because I'm a super star :D They have a cool looking system. Add the bubbles, this thing starts making noises and seals the deal. Bubble Tea is on! Nice place, I was impressed with the drink and its process. I'll be back for that Banh Mi sammy! read more

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Everything I've gotten here has been so good. You can't go wrong with their banh mi but if you're feeling rice over bread, they also have rice bowls which are very good. But if you're feeling neither bread nor rice, then they have vermicelli bowls to choose from as well. I like their steak banh mi and their grilled pork vermicelli bowls the best. They have an extensive list of bubble teas and other BAMBU specialty drinks, which I occasionally get. Nothing too special about their bubble tea. Prices are very affordable and you get huge portions of food for the price. I recommend coming here for a quick lunch/dinner. They do have seats but I get more of a takeout vibe from here. Also the guy at the front is not the friendliest but he always makes sure you get your order properly. read more

The first thing I want to say about this place is their customer service, which kinda sucks. My friend who has diabetes couldn't have anything with sugar, obviously. So she wanted to order a plain coffee so the guy that works there suggested the Vietnamese coffee. She wanted to add some milk to it because she doesn't like black coffee but he said he couldn't just give a bit of milk or creamer on the side with the black coffee. This place is not for diabetics just FYI. I had the Bambu favourite which was coconut milk with Penang jelly, grass jelly and red tapioca. The Penang and grass jelly tasted good but the red tapioca had a crunch to it which was unappetizing. My other friend ordered the peach Jasmine green tea with popping pearls. That was good but a bit too sweet so I would suggest specifying your sugar level. read more

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Frequent happy customer! This spot is a hub for all Stony Brook students. I remember coming here to study for exams, grab a drink, and relax. Anyone else?! Not to mention, there is such a wide variety of drinks: bubble tea, ché speciality, and more! Hidden a bit are yummy side dishes like bulgogi fries and other finger foods (check out the menus at the front before ordering!) I got a taro bubble tea with reduced sugar and a taro lover ché (Vietnamese dessert beverage, prepared sweet). Ché usually comes with some assortment or variation of jelly, bean, bubble, taro, and/or tapioca with shaved ice on top. It's the perfect blend of sweetness without overwhelming your tastebuds. Additionally, the facility is always clean and customers are coming in and out. Gender-neutral (single stall), handicap accessible bathroom in the back. Overall great place to go for a quick snack and sip. read more

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Was around the area for a large gathering and ordered close to 20 bubble teas!! The staff who took my order was friendly and my drinks were ready upon arrival. One of the staff even offered to carry the drinks to my car for me, given how many trips I'd have to make for them. Most importantly, the drinks were really good and my family were all happy with their choices. read more

I love this place! A few of my Stony Brook friends recommended this spot, and its known as the go-to for boba in the area. I was interested in the Che at first but didn't feel like drinking heavy coconut milk, so I opted for mango fruit tea ($5.50). It comes with real, tiny cubes of mango and a lot of basil seeds! (I get this at every visit, now). One time I asked for extra crystal boba (+$0.50), which had a different texture than regular brown sugar boba- it tasted more like harder lychee jelly with a deformed circular shape. Nonetheless, really interesting, and would get again! I've tried the chicken bang mi ($6.50) which hit the spot. The bread was toasted and they were generous with the portions of pickled carrot and radish. I thought the spicy mayo-like sauce overwhelmed the chicken, and made it taste sort of thick. But considering the location and convenience, I thought it did the job! Ive also heard the banh mi fries are good but I have yet to try them. The wifi is free, and normally on a weekend there are seats available. There's a television that plays music videos from youtube, I've found either mainstream pop or EDM. A good place to catch up with friends, or just chill! read more

I have made numerous visits to Bambu and its location in Stonybrook is perfect because of the variety of Thai and Vietnamese dishes that focus on desserts that contain pandan jelly, red tapioca, coconut, longan and black jelly. This location also sell snacks such as banh mi, wings, french fries and bubble waffle (Hong Kong style). They also sell Thai ice tea and Vietnamese coffee. Everything we ate tasted really good which is why we always returning to get our sweet tooth fix. Prices were decent and the staff is friendly and accommodating. If you are in the area this is definitely one spot to go to and show some love. I will definitely be returning :-) read more

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Great food and drinks. The rice bowls are delicious and the pan-Dan waffles. Yummy. I highly recommend this place

Small modern Vietnamese coffee shop. Been going here since they opened four years ago. Quality has been consistent, and it has stayed a favorite all these years. Food: Their food menu is limited, but everything on there is really good. It's on there for a reason! I ordered the grilled pork with rice and a Bahn mi(or Vietnamese sandwich) to go. The dish is flavorful and you get to choose 1 of 3 homemade sauces that compliments the rice dish. Their drink menu is definitely what makes this my favorite spot. With over 20 different drinks, you have the option to get drinks with only fruits to boba tea and coffee. Experience: When you dine in, you'll hear pop songs playing from their tv. The place is clean and the workers are enthusiastic. The service is moderately fast. TLDR: one of the top Vietnamese spots to visit in the stony brook area. Good for dates, stop bys, and groups. read more

BAMBU - Fresh fruit mango tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Bambu is one of my favorite places at Stony Brook because everything they sell is delicious. My boyfriend loves their avocado smoothie, which is super delicious. The food is really good too. I love coming here for the Bahn mi sandwiches and their puffle waffle. It's so good and they have a good variety of options to choose from. This place is also one of my favorite study spaces because it's really open, although it's somewhat small on the inside. Just be warned that if you're coming here to study that they blast music and music videos on the screen, which I like when I study but I'm sure some people would prefer background noise. One of the reasons why I couldn't give Bambu 5 stars isn't because of the food or the atmosphere. It's because of the service. The staff is incredibly nice and sweet, but the issue is that once you order it takes AT LEAST 30 minutes for your order of just a smoothie. And when there's a lot of people coming in it could take even longer. The best thing to do is call ahead and order ahead to pick it up, which is kind of frustrating but it definitely helps than waiting there for hours. read more

The first time I tried Bambu was when I lived in Los Angeles. This is a popular chain shop that serves delicious Vietnamese drinks. I had a long day of work and was craving something sweet. I searched on Yelp and found out that this is close to my work! I ordered a classic Vietnamese dessert drink, che ba mau, the awesome trio. It definitely made my day! I recommend trying their drinks--they have tea and coffee too. One thing that's different about this Bambu location is that they serve food as well. They serve classic Vietnamese food including rolls, sandwiches, rice bowls and vermicelli bowls. I like their vermicelli bowls and I've only tried their vermicelli bowls. I wanted to try their banh mi, Vietnamese sandwiches, but I thought they were on the pricey end. Overall, I am happy that this location is close to where I work! This is considered a small business--you should try to support this place if you haven't tried it before! read more

Very good sandwich and fries. I got the ribeye Banh-mi and was very satisfied, it's a nice new thing to eat for lunch. To make it perfect I'd prefer more steak, but it is still a very good sandwich. read more

Bambu has been one of my favorite places nearby ever since it opened. There's really no place I've ever been that I can compare it to--after all, I can't say I've had Vietnamese chè anywhere else (to be honest, I hadn't even heard of it before coming here). In the context of the US, I guess it would belong in the same category as other Asian dessert shops/cafes that serve boba and other types of drinks. I'm a huge boba fan personally, and though Bambu should not be confused as a boba tea place, I would recommend it to anyone who likes boba and wants to branch out to some other toppings. The base of their drinks are coconut water/milk, both of which are fine to my taste. They have many premade drinks already curated, but at this point, I've just started to get custom drinks since they let you choose 5(?) ingredients. The sheer variety of (Asian) ingredient/topping options is what makes this place so stellar for me. There are so many different jellies and bubbles... it's honestly a dream. I personally always opt for the pandan jelly, longan (like how does a place have both of these options???), and then usually a smattering of jellies and tapioca-y things. It's a bit on the sweeter side, and it's a LOT more "food" than something like bubble tea, so this is something you should keep in mind when coming here. Finishing one of their drinks feels more like finishing a decadent dessert (not that I'm complaining). They also offer other things, like banh mi, which is pretty cool. I got their fries thing once, which was alright. I'd probably stick to their drinks here, but I can see it being a solid source for Vietnamese food since other places in the area aren't really providing it. read more

Everytime I come in it's always been great, I've been a big fan of the boba and the different styles and ways to make it. I recently started trying their food and it's all been wonderful so far. Favorite boba place on the island :-) read more

BAMBU - Waffle, taro, bubble tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

My son is at StonyBrook U and we look forward to driving him back to school as we make it a habit to stop by Bambu and eat. We love the rice bowls with vermicelli grilled chicken pork or shrimp! The special bubble teas are also a must have. They also have really delicious shrimp wrap which you gotta try too. Amazing food and friendly staff. Food is cooked fresh to order but we don't mind the wait! It's that great! read more

BAMBU - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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I've been here a variety of times, the first few times not being adventurous, just ordering smoothies, which were always fantastic. On my latest visit, I asked the person behind the counter that I was feeling adventurous, and that I wanted to order something outside the norm. To me, anything outside the standard smoothie is "outside the norm." The person behind the counter was super friendly and convinced me to order the #10, which is the Bambu Favorite, which has a list of ingredients where I really didn't know what I was ordering......red tapioca, grass jelly, pandan jelly, and coconut milk. This is a drink that you consume by eating and drinking it.....the jellies in the drink were an odd sensation when they hit my mouth, kinda chewy.......interesting, but then I found myself enjoying them. It was certainly a different experience. Can't wait to try another one next time. I also know they have food here, but have never tried it......that's also next, so look for an update to this review when that happens. read more

BAMBU - the Bambu Favorite - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Went back on my lunch hour with my partner while working and evening shift. Traditional Bahn mi was great and vegetables were fresh and crisp. The baguette was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside the way it should be. I have had Vietnamese food in Southern California, and this place is as close to SoCal thc ăn (Southern California Vietnamese Foodstuffs) as you can get without buying a plane ticket. I love the Vietnamese coffee has a full robust for and unlike Starbucks doesn't taste burned. If you are a serious coffee drinker than you will know what I am talking about. Hadn't been here in a while and glad I can back. My partner ordered the BbQ pork bahn mi and he had no complaints. The dessert are different than anything you have ever tried and it would do justice for me to try and describe them. You won't find Pho (pronounced Fah) but there are other soup and broth dishes to try. The staff as always is friendly and helpful if you have questions about the food. read more

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Bambu's dessert drinks keep drawing me back. They're messy, filling, and absolutely delicious. Honestly they could even call this a meal drink instead of a dessert drink. I'm going to need to wait an hour or two before my stomach is ready for dinner. They add in various things such as jelly, pearls, fruits, and more. I found out just today from one of the workers that I was supposed to mix my drink first before drinking, after I drank nearly all the coconut milk. She took it back and added more coconut milk for me on the house, thanks! read more

BAMBU - Fruit Addict ($5.50) - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Loveee Bambu! Drinks are delicious and most of their food are yummy too. This Vietnamese Bubble Tea is the best comparing to other ones I tried ! Give it a try you won't regret it trust me. read more

First time at Bambu after hearing about it from a Youtube video. Wanted to try it and was glad to find one close. My friend and I wanted to try out some basics for our first time so we went with a Thai iced tea and Vietnamese coffee. Both were absolutely delicious. Very flavorful and I want to try out some of the dessert drinks next time. read more

BAMBU - Iced Thai tea and iced Vietnamese coffee, both with boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

3.5 stars. Banh mi and pork bowl were good, Chicken wings and fries weren't bad. Got the fruit addict and a thousand eyes. I've never had a Che drink before but I love bubble tea. I personally didn't like the taste of the drinks, and I had also asked for them to be less sweet as well. Not sure if these drinks are more of an acquired taste. Seems like a casual take out place for college students read more