I really love Bambu's Che drinks, they are big and very generous portions of the different ingredients. My go to is #2 which has mung beans, taro, boba and many other ingredients. The egg coffee was also delicious. There is plenty of seating inside and the staff was friendly. read more

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My friends and I wanted to find an after dinner place for something sweet. At the recommendation of another customer in line (a nice looking Asian, young lady), I selected the #1 drink - coconut water, a lot of ice, Pandan, coconut meat that looked like a paper towel, kiwi, lychee, etc. ‍ - disappointing. While I was drinking this concoction I noticed the picture of a hazelnut based beverage on the wall facing me. My thought - I should have ordered that. The only saving grace was the mochi waffle - green middle with a golden brown crust. Lightly sweet, chewy, crisp edges, delicious, and satisfying. Now I would return to this cafe for this pastry. This aspect of our visit was GREAT, GREAT, GREAT! read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

A good ol' classic che place in OC. This place used to have lines going out the door even on weekdays. Now, there's so much competition but this place is stil pretty good. Docking points because it's pretty expensive now and could be cleaner. There's seating indoors but most people take their items and go. I recommend getting the number one which has coconut water, longan, pandan jelly, chia seeds, and more. read more

Now, I don't know if it's because there's a constant stream of new and interesting Asian dessert options that keep opening up or because I've just started to take them for granted (or both), but I never really think of stopping into Bambu much these days. Che desserts are great and all, but I'd be lying if I said coming here to grab one would historically be the first thing that comes to mind. However, after being pleasantly surprised by our visit to this location, perhaps that needs to change! Even though our coming here was largely a byproduct of us already being (somewhat) nearby and this place being one of the few options still open for dessert, I was actually excited to come here since it had been over a decade since I last visited a Bambu. Inside, this particular location is decent in size, but a bit dated in how it looks. That said, the menu looked even more interesting than I remember. In addition to their che drink options, they also have several varieties of waffles, milk teas, fruit teas, coffees, smoothies, and French macaron cookies, among other things. While we initially came in with one of their traditional che options in mind, we immediately flipped to their UBE HALO HALO once we saw a post for it. Made up of a Red Bean base with Coconut Meat, Rainbow Jelly, Pandan Jelly, Crystal Boba, Coconut Milk, Red Tapioca, Jackfruit, Egg Pudding, and Topped with Ube Ice Cream, this came with nearly every topping Bambu has to offer! All together, this was a little sweet but still great! The mix of everything complemented each other well, but I especially liked the coconut milk and meat, red bean paste, egg pudding, and jackfruit. Of course, the ube ice cream perfectly rounded everything out. Beyond our dessert, service here wasn't too shabby, though not really spectacular. On the plus side, the guy at the register was friendly, but it also took longer than I would've guessed for our dessert to come out. Can't say if they're actually slow, though, as it looked like that guy might have been the only one working (there was also a family that ordered a bunch of stuff ahead of us). Regardless, it wouldn't deter me from coming back again. Between all of that, their relatively late hours, and the wealth of parking (at night, at least), this Bambu is such a convenient spot for a late night treat! read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - Ube Halo Halo - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

Ever since the Bambu closed in Irvine, I have to trek out to Westminster to get some che. Visited this store to get my fix. Was going to get some bubble waffle with the dessert but staff mentioned that they had ran out of bubble waffle. Ended up getting coconut mochi waffle. It was decent, the exterior was a bit harder than what I was expecting. Also ordered the egg coffee. I miss having something like this closer to home. read more

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I've been here before for other drinks but this Bambu special was the most delicious think I've had and it was very unexpected because I never finish my drinks but today I did. I'm definitely coming back to try the others and I hope the are just as delicious. read more

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I guess it's about time that I leave a review for this place. Been going here for years and really disappointed that the location in San Diego closed. This is the closest one to me so whenever I'm in the area, I always make sure to stop by. I always get the number 10: BAMBŪ Favorite-red tapioca, grass jelly, pandan jelly, coconut milk and one of their delicious mochi waffle. Check them out if you're in the area! read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - Coconut Waffle - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

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This place used to be popular for their desserts and waffles back in the days. Now it's a new hang out spot for our Chu hai's. The place is still small with decent seating taken by all the Chu hai's. Workers are still nice. We ordered the pandan waffles and few drinks (egg coffee, matcha coffee and avocado smoothie). All decent... the matcha coffee didn't taste much like matcha...the avocado smoothie tasted more powdery than anything so it was an unpleasant after taste for me. The pandan waffle was overcooked in the waffle machine. Came out hard and hurt the root of my mouth as I bit into it. A bit disappointed since it used to be so good. I guess quality just went down. Or maybe a bad batch for us when we came. Not sure but not willing to come back to try again. Most likely won't be back to this location for anything. read more

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Yummy. #3 che ba mau is good too! The pandan waffle (green) is super warm and filling. read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - #13 ube halo halo - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

Honestly, I don't get why this place has such bad reviews! I love Bambu! Whenever I'm in the area I crave coming here. My go-to is the Trio, it's such a classic. It leans a little on the sweet side, but that's part of what makes it so good. The crushed ice gives it the perfect texture and makes the drink so refreshing. The coconut cream is the top seller - delicious and highly recommend! Quick, consistent, and always hits the spot for me. Definitely worth stopping by if you're nearby! read more

We usually go to this location but after today, we will never come back. My husband ordered three che ba mau (three color dessert) like we normally do but tonight it took well over 20 minutes for 3 drinks and that wasn't the worst part. When we came home (we live 10 minutes away) and ate the desserts, they were all disgusting and not fresh at all. The green jelly was hard as a rock like they were kept in the fridge for days. Usually they're soft and chewy but the ones they put in our drinks were old and hard. The mung bean also had a sour, spoiled taste. They gave us old, pre-assembled and pre-sealed that was probably days old. We threw all three drinks away. The cups don't even have the logo on anymore and they sealed them now. We will never come back here. read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

I'm not really a fan of BAMBU's drinks - if I have to get one, I usually get the smashed avocado one (bo dam). But I tend to feel like they make it too sweet here. Anyways, I am writing this review because I've found their pandan mochi waffle to be a pretty good one! Outside the Little Saigon night market, I haven't found another good one until I came across BAMBU's. I found it to be perfectly crispy outside yet soft and chewy inside. It's a perfect dessert for someone looking for a less sweet option! read more

Small shop in a shopping center, in front of the 2nd Gen Korean bbq location. The shop has about 3 tables with chairs. The staff was nice and friendly. My order didn't take long. I got the large for $9.80. It was refreshing and I loved all the bits and pieces of fruit etc. you get to chew on. Would recommend and definitely will come back. read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - #3, Sweet Thai (I think that's the name of it) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

Place is cute. Tried the avocado smoothie as well as some coconut one. It wasn't bad but not something I would order again. I don't like durian, but decided to try the durian waffle to see if maybe I could get used to it lol I don't think I'll ever like durian. The coconut waffle was delicious though!!! read more

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Bambu is a Vietnamese dessert place and I haven't had it for a long time since the ones in LA county were out of business. I ordered the Bambu Favorite that consists of red tapioca, grass jelly, pandan jelly and coconut milk, everything that I like in one cup. It's a perfect and refreshing summer dessert that isn't heavy. The passion fruit tea was also refreshing as well. There is seating inside the place but its a bit dirty so is the restroom. read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - 10. Bambu Favorite and Passion Fruit tea - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

Got an advocado durian, it was very yummy with some jelly and boba. Service was fast, plenty of seats available inside and outside. Music wasn't that loud, staff was friendly and courteous. read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - Smashed avocado and durian. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

CASH ONLY! After a hearty meal, I needed something refreshing and sweet like this! I've only really gotten che at Hien Khanh, but this was also delicious! I got the Che Hat Luu Suong Sao Banh Lot which has more of all the jelly, tapioca stuff. Not too sweet, creamy, and generous with the toppings! This place seems to only have these drink kind of desserts, so if you're looking for a che place that has other types, Hien Khanh is probably your best bet. read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - Che Hat Luu Suong Sao Banh Lot - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

My first time at a Vietnamese desert and drink place in OC and I definitely found the right place! Really lucked out by doing a google search for Vietnamese desserts in the area. Nice decor and comfortable homey feeling inside the store. Makes you want to stay and try more drinks and deserts. Service fast and friendly. We tried the ube halo halo, and passion fruit tea half sweet with basil seeds. The ube halo halo was fantastic. It was love at first sip! It was a great combination of red bean, tapioca, jelly, coconut milk and lots of other toppings. Everything tasted so fresh I can tell they make everything from scratch. Nothing tastes artificial. The passion fruit tea is possibly the best I've had. Wish I had more time to try more items. This spot is the tops!! read more

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Dear Bambu, The OG spot wonderful desserts and drinks, I love the amazing avocado coffee. Also I asked for Durian coffee and came out phenomenal here. What a drink for real cannot be compared. Service is quick, kind, and they have a great demeanor here at this location to help the people coming in. Ambiance is nice inside, I like all the seats and tables here. Outside seems to be fine but do not enjoy all the smoking here. I will say any one can and should be allowed to though at all places. Just nice to sit inside for sure. read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

One of the best places in OC to get some chè! :) Their menu is super wide and has almost every time of chè that you can think of. Everyone there is really nice and the wait is always only a couple of minutes. The shop is fairly small, but there are a good amount of seats. This is a pretty popular spot for Vietnamese gentlemen so they're always outside smoking. We always love coming here! read more

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Quick spot to grab decent Che and refreshing drinks! Their coconut waffles here are solid, made fresh to order. Highly recommend the Avocado che as well, good amount of avocado and sweetness. Perfect on a hot day I do wish the seats were a bit more well kept and organized. Bits of trash and seats all over the place. read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - Thai Green Tea and 5. Smashed Avocado - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

The good: decent parking lot, lots of seating inside and outside. The not so good, which is the reason for the 2 star rating: We've been going here for years and service is always a hit or miss, but our most recent visit was a huge miss. They messed up our order and gave us the wrong item, then made us pay extra for said item despite it being wrong and them telling us that it was ours, when it actually wasn't. It looked like what we ordered and they said it was ours, so how are we supposed to know it wasn't the right one? They told us it was until they realized their mistake and realized they gave us someone else's order. The cashier was too busy chit chatting with other customers, who seemed to be her friends, and because of this, she kept mixing up all the orders. There was no organization whatsoever. What a mess. I get it, it isn't a high end dessert shop, just your local che spot. But we've been going here for years and this visit was a big ouch on the service. The che here is a hit or miss; they ran out of a lot of ingredients during our visit so a lot of our ches was mostly the sweet bean, which in my opinion, wasn't worth it. When done right, however - it can be a sweet and refreshing treat. But wow, this visit was absolutely chaotic and messy. It's great that they're so hospitable and friendly, but it was a bit too much where they lost focus of her job and kept mixing up orders. They ended up giving us an extra che that was part of someone else's orders that seemed to have also gotten mixed up, which seems pretty telling of how unorganized this night was. It was towards the end of the night so I can't entirely fault them, though the many mix ups of everyone's orders and the demanding of payment for a che they told was ours when it actually wasn't (how were we supposed to know just by looking at them?) made for an unpleasant visit. We visit quite frequently but this was by far the most messy visit we've ever seen, and it wasn't even a full house. read more

I got the #6 - The Fruit Addict! Very delicious! Honorable mention: -Plenty of parking -Accepts credit card -Good for groups read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - #6. Fruit Addict - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

Cute little drinks shop located in the plaza! There's ample seating and the ambiance is very casual. Service is super quick; it took less than five minutes for our three drinks to come out. Drinks have gotten pricey here ($6-7+), yet the quality of the ingredients don't shine enough to justify it. The bambu special is very watery; there is at least a half cup of just crushed ice swimming with the seeds and coconut water. The jelly is also very watery and thin. The coconut water is an overpowering flavor, which would be fine if it tasted fresher; it had almost a plasticky, preserved flavor and smell to it. The overall experience is confusing and lackluster. I wouldn't come back. read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - 1. Bambu Special - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

Bout some macarons. They're definitely not fresh. Tasted very very stale. I'm sure they were good fresh, but all of ours were stale! read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - Front of business - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

Cafe is pretty dirty - sticky tables and trash lying around. Drinks are ok - i like the garden grove location better - cuter environment cleaner. I got no. 1 and it tasted pretty watered down for some reason and the pandan jelly was kind of hard read more

They make delicious drinks that are not overwhelmingly sweet. I got a basic Jasmine Green Milk Tea, and it was just the right sweetness. The environment is very Vietnamese cultured with signs that advertise their many other kinds of drinks. I would recommend challenging your taste buds and trying something unusually, unlike what I did, and I regretted not trying new things. They look delicious and not something you normally see. The people there are also friendly to help my mom choose a drink read more

The busiest Bambu location I've ever been to! I always get #10 with no red tapioca and boba instead. The coconut milk was not flavorful enough. The grass jelly was on the bitter side The chè here is PRICEY!! read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

Always a huge fan of Bambu. I love trying all their different che. My order came out almost right away. There were plenty of jellies in my che, and the liquid itself was so flavorful and tasty. Even though I was so extremely full, I practically finished the whole thing. We also got a pandan waffle. At many places, the pandan waffle can be soggy, but this one was the perfect amount of crunch. My aunties, cousin, and I ended up staying for a long time, slurping on our che and giggling about random things. It was the perfect place for us to enjoy some dessert and catch up! read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - a hand holding a cup of ice cream - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

Small place with ok Che, not too crowded, and easy to find parking. Not sure if I'd come again though.

Cashier cái mặc như cái bánh bao chiều. Chẳng biết nói cảm ơn. Chè thì dỡ hết ngon rồi.

I had this dessert a couple of times. This is my favorite Vietnamese dessert place to go to when I'm craving for something sweet. This drink has red tapioca, pandan and grass jelly, and coconut milk. The dessert is smooth, creamy, and chewy. They also have teas & milk teas, smoothies, juices, coffee, che (Vietnamese dessert), and real fruit teas. The service was fast & employees are nice and friendly. The store is nice, clean, and has outdoor & indoor seating. read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - 10. Bambu Favorite - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

Awful experience, didn't have the drink ready that i wanted but instead of telling me charged me and had me wait 10 minutes then told me i would have to wait an additional 20 minutes. When she still didn't make my drink i told her i wanted to just cancel but she didn't know how to refund me... read more

My favorite place for Vietnamese desserts after shopping around the area! Service is generally fast, and the desserts are delicious everytime. My go-to is the lychee milk tea, the no. 10, and the no. 6. read more

Re-dressed traditional Vietnamese sweet drinks are their specialty. Che is a drink and also a dessert "soup", filled with a whole bunch of different solid ingredients. The benefit of my wife and I having a lot of Vietnamese friends is being able to try things like this we would have never known about. The cool thing is it comes with a literal snowball in a bag when you get it takeout. You add it yourself and mix it up for a nice cool drink. We got the "CHÈ TRÁI CÂY", it comes with lychee, longan, red tapioca, jackfruit, palm seed, jello, pandan jelly, coconut & coconut milk. It was fun mixing in the snow but the lid was loose and kept coming off, the coconut milk was also very overpowering and diluted a lot of the fruit flavor. They also have smoothies and Vietnamese Coffee which we will try next time. read more

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The good: The pandan banh kep (waffle) here is the best bánh kẹp I have ever had! It's freshly made, big, chewy on the inside with Mochi flour and the outside is crispy. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. I got the che sương sa hạt luu and a che khoai môn as well. I like the crushed fine ice. The bad: There are tons of cigarette butts everywhere outside. There are two types of grass jelly flavors and the one they used here was the more artificial tasting kind (with the brighter green color usually except it was the black kind here but with the green flavor - if that makes sense). Other Bambu locations I've been to use the other grass jelly flavor. The che didn't taste as good as the same menu items I've ordered from NorCal locations. The jellies were all kind of clumped together. The interesting: This is a franchise with locations all over the nation. read more

Best che ever! Great service, Also food and drink selection! The workers were very nice.

Always so refreshing to have Vietnamese jello & fruit dessert style during hot days or year round. read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - Fruit Addict& Ube - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California

I always order the Fruit Addict. I love the different fruit it comes with along with the pandan jelly. Always hits the spot. I usually go later in the evenings on weekends or week nights. It's never busy when I'm there (which I prefer). Service is fast and the desserts are very consistent. I love that if you ask for "no ice", they'll actually pack you shaved ice to-go. My pup loves their ice, haha! There's a lot of seating inside and outside the shop. The shopping center, itself, is also usually empty when I come; so parking is never an issue. read more

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Can't believe the reviews for this location is so low because it definitely upholds the Bambu name, the store is busy so it isn't the tidiest location causing it to drop down to 4 stars but the girls who run it are great, quick and efficient! The drinks and desserts are delicious and of course the macaroons are spectacular, can't wait to come back! read more

BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Westminster, California