Took daughter for an event at IU Bloomington and needed some bubble tea. Very cute inside, bathroom available . I enjoyed an orange tea with orange popping bubbles. Service was kind. I did have to pay to park and walk to the location. read more

Okay, so I have been here a handful of times now, and I really like the drinks, but the menu is just so inconsistent. Almost every time I've come here, they're either out of something or the fryer is down/not on yet. They have non dairy milk listed on the menu, and the first time I came here, I ordered and received an oolong milk tea with almond milk, but next time, when I tried to order a green milk tea with soy milk, they said all the milk teas were made with non-dairy creamer and they could only do the alt milk for lattes. All that aside, I have never been unhappy with anything that I actually got. Their matcha latte (regular or strawberry) is pretty good and the honey boba is excellent. The regular sugar level is too sweet for me, but less sweet is great. The cheese corn dog varies in the ratio of cornbread to cheese and how "done" it's cooked, but I've never gotten one that was bad. The most recent one I got was the best. They are kind of difficult and messy to eat because the melted cheese doesn't want to stay on the stick with the breading weighing it down. I haven't had the issue with the super long wait time again. The corn dog normally takes about 10 minutes because of how long it takes to make the thing, drinks are usually ready sooner. Most of the baristas are friendly, some not so much. I have gotten the eye roll once when I asked for a topping they were out of even though there was no way I could have known this. I do think it's overall worth it to come here, because again, the product is good and the cafe space is cute, but the situation where you can't count on anything being available is frustrating. read more

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There was a fly in my boba, it tasted watery, and the korean corn dog i got was falling apart as I ate it and tasted like they hadn't changed their frying oil. read more

Service was SO TERRIBLE. The girl with curly hair and glasses was so absolutely rude. The ambiance is alright, besides the negative energy radiating off the cashier. The taro smoothie was very good though with lots of boba! read more

I can never turn down Bubble Tea! What a cute spot to grab some drinks or hang out! We ordered Strawberry Matcha, Taro Milk Tea and Butterfly Mango drink! We all enjoyed it - I would like to try another drink soon! read more

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I always stop by when I visit Bloomington. Interior is pretty ni ce and simple. Plenty item on the menu. The boba drink is good and refreshing. Pricewise, it is reasonable. The service is also pretty quick. read more

Bapu Fresh - Desserts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

We ordered online through Hungry Panda, which was super easy. They also gave us 12% with the online order. Our order was ready on time, the server was friendly, and the corn dogs were awesome! We only ordered the corn dogs, nothing else, but we did try one of each kind. They were all delicious and perfectly crispy. A bit expensive, but I was happy to try them this once. read more

Bapu Fresh - All Dog - Desserts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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I recently came back to visit Bapu, and it's changed a lot over the few years since it's opened. I was excited to check it out and get a wintermelon milk tea, but I was a little disappointed by the quality of the milk tea this time around. It seemed very artificial and the boba was a little hard. The place also looks like it could use a little more taking care of. The staff is definitely nice though and I think it's still a nice place to check out. I still enjoy the decor they've kept! read more

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Very dirty seating, stained pillows. Corndogs very low quality. Boba too sweet. Don't recommend.

I got the pineapple milk tea with boba and salt cream. The flavor was really good and the saltiness of the cream really brought it all together for that salty sweet flavor combo. Service was friendly and extremely fast! They also have outlets everywhere to charge laptops if you decide to get some work done here. Lastly, prices were pretty good! read more

Bapu Fresh - Pineapple Milk Tea - Desserts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Good prices and the drinks were yummy. Two large drinks was only 11 bucks. It would have easily been 16-20 in Indy. We tried the pineapple milk tea with mango boba and the kiwi fruit tea with strawberry boba. read more

Good man, I got the matcha strawberry smoothie and it was very sweet. They say this is the best place for boba tea's but this does Justice as well. read more

Bapu Fresh - Matcha green tea smoothie with strawberry and honey boba - Desserts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Ordered a corndog half & half to go, this is what I saw when I got home and unwrapped the foil. Why would you even give this to me. I should have unwrapped it at the store. read more

Bapu Fresh - Ordered a half/half dog to go...this is what saw went I got home. Wtf - Desserts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I was once struck by a moving vehicle while en route to Bapu and still got my peach smoothie anyway. (That's not a joke, it was at the Bapu on 10th Street though, so don't feel like you're going to get hit by a car going to Bapu Fresh.) I have never ordered anything other than a peach smoothie or a mango smoothie at Bapu. I'm much more of a smoothie person than a bubble tea person, but a lot of people who like bubble tea say Bapu is the best. I should really try something else here, but the smoothies are SO good, especially the peach one. I have had their Taiwanese-style chicken, and it was pretty tasty. This is such a cute little store, too! I wonder how many Instagram pictures have been captured in Bapu Fresh...you sure couldn't do that at the 10th street Bapu...Shack? Hut? Stand? Whatever you call it. To put it mildly: I don't get Bapu that often, but when I move away from Bloomington I will definitely think about their peach smoothie on a weekly basis and lament the fact that I didn't waste even more of my own money on them. read more

Bapu Fresh - Mango smoothie - Desserts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Epic service and epic tea. I like it a lot and it is conveniently located and they have a nice seating area and the girls working there play good music. read more

I really enjoy this place every time I come here. I'm not a regular but I do go often and every time I am treated with light hearted humor and kindness. The drink I order (coffee milk tea with boba) always tastes the same (yay!) and the atmosphere is pretty chill for those who like to study in a more quiet coffee shop! read more

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Boba is good! Lots of ice so ask for less! Their specialty drinks are very fun! This is a good place to study! The decor and vibes are social media ready for photos. read more

A super cute and very Instagrammable bubble tea place right next to the Sample Gates? Please! I had heard that Bapu is great, so I was excited to try it and sip on my delicious afternoon snack. Sadly, the bubble tea didn't do it for me. I've had lots of bubble tea and so I went in with a pretty good idea of what I like and don't like. I went for the matcha milk tea with tapioca boba, which is a classic in my bubble tea repertoire and something you can count on every place having. My brother had the iced milk drink with caramel, pudding, and tapioca boba. Another time I stopped in, I had the honeydew milk tea with tapioca boba. Each time, everything tasted extremely chalky. Though they were all chalky, the honeydew milk tea tasted especially so. Not only was the taste off, but the aftertaste just wasn't great. I love tapioca boba, so I really wanted to love them, but the consistency was just too sticky and gooey. The boba were melty in my cup soon after I got my drink. Despite the drinks not being great, the people working inside were very approachable and offered everyone who came in recommendations on their favorite menu items. The drinks do that a while to make, so just be aware if you're stopping in on your way to class or something that's time-sensitive. After going twice and not loving it, I'm definitely going to continue my quest for great bubble tea in Bloomington, but just somewhere other than Bapu. read more

Bapu Fresh - Matcha milk tea with tapioca boba - Desserts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Such a cute spot with insta-worthy decor. They had teas and several options to swap out the milk. We came in an hour before closing and people still trickled in and out. Get ready to wait for your order, even if it's just one tea. The team is super kind and even when they had a line offered the best of service! I read a review that said the tea tastes chalky, I disagree. The tea is flavorful and the boba is a good consistency. My friend LOVES bubble tea suggested we stopped in and she was not let down. Happy we were able to pop in as we passed B-Town! read more

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Enjoyed an iced taro milk tea with honey boba. This was my first time checking it out. Quaint little place located next to Starbucks across from IU campus. Parking is tricky as you'll have to find street parking and walk. They have a variety of teas and smoothies available. read more

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This place appears to have been shut down. Ordered something online, took my credit card, but then went it went blank. When I drove to the place, it looks like it hasn't been open for sometime. read more

Really cute 2nd Bapu location right near the Sample Gates. I love bubble tea and their taro bubble tea smoothies (at either location) are def the best in town. They have lots of other fun flavors like mango, sesame, lychee, and avocado, but I'm boring and always get the same one. When I deviate I end up missing the taro flavor and color too much and end up filled with regret until the next day when I go back to fix my terrible mistake haha. Their Taiwanese chicken nuggets are so good! I've never had nuggets like those anywhere else. I love the little bits of seaweed and the beautiful umami flavor. They also have other snackies like cookies and other types of locally made pastries, but I mostly save all my appetite for the beautiful, delicious, taro bubble tea smoothie. Ps - they have alternative milks! Ask for almond milk. They have soy too if that's your jam. read more

Bubble tea and snacks in my work neighborhood :) Impressed by the number of flavors for bubble tea and other drinks. I'm a sucker for the fat straws! They use fresh ingredients and everything is made to order. Small snack menu. I tried the egg waffle and it was yummy! I have heard the chicken is awesome, but they won't have it until next week. I will be back to check it out (and will update to five stars if I try it and like it!). Vibe is relaxed and interior is cute. read more

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best corndog ever!! delicious boba too!! blonde cashier was super friendly and helped me get what i wanted even though i was indecisive. new fav bloomington stop, will absolutely be back read more

Bapu Fresh - cups are soooo cute - Desserts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Best bubble tea in Bloomington! I loved my Taro Milk tea, it was full of flavor and just sweet enough! The boba is my favorite topping but I have tried the pudding toppings before and I enjoyed those as well! If it's your first time I would highly recommend getting the either the Thai Milk Tea if you like a sweet drink or the Original Green Milk Tea if you're into more natural tea flavors! Be sure to ask for boba and you could do a half scoop if you're unsure about the boba! read more

Bapu Fresh - Taro milk tea with boba! - Desserts Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Service is pleasant and quick when I went here. The space is small and quiet and they have plenty of choices.

As an IU alum coming back to Bloomington to see another bapu location open, I was excited. A boba spot?!! Right in front of the iconic Sample Gates?!?! I was thrilled. The cafe is super cute. The neon sign, lighting, everything is very instagrammable. I had a good feeling about this place, especially since Bapu's 2 other locations (zero and bapu the stand) has some on-point and authentic Asian boba. That is... Until I tried ordering boba and was told "sorry, we are out of boba for the rest of the day." This was an hour before closing, to be fair, but that means that they didn't even bother cooking more boba when they ran out. If you're a boba joint and run out of boba, there is a problem... Just saying. Still giving it 3 stars since they have lychee popping boba. That stuff is delicious. read more

I forgot to take pictures of the interior, but this place is amazing to sit down in and have bubble tea with friends (can't do that as much with COVID but the point still stands). I'm a fan of their milk teas and really enjoyed the honeydew milk tea the last time I was there. The texture of their tapioca is slightly off but every bubble tea place is different so it's expected. The location is prime and I've heard amazing things about their desserts, so I'd stop by if you have a bubble tea craving or a sweet tooth! read more

the only reason i've been coming here instead of chow bar is because i like the milk tea better, but i'm probably going to start going to chow bar instead. every time i come here the customer service is subpar and employees are rude. they don't look happy to be there, don't interact or answer questions. i watched one of the employees not make enough to fill my drink (a little over halfway) and then instead of making more she just dumped a ton of ice in it. one time i came in 15 minutes before closing and the employee told me they were already closed. i'm done coming here read more

This place has great bubble tea! I never had a bad experience here. Will definitely come back in the future!!

the worst fuckin service ever. messed the order up, took an hour to get our correct orders, corn dogs were undercooked, rude workers, the worst place u can go to get boba ever. do not go plz read more

The new outer area is kept clean and and feels very open. Staff is very relaxed and welcoming along with fast service. There is always some special going on. read more

I love the fact that there is a bubble tea so close to sample gates! I love the other Bapu location on campus and am so happy they have where you can actually sit and chat with friends. It is very nicely decorated. When I went with my friends I believe Andrew and Marissa were working. They were both very friendly and gave us our orders very quickly. I will definitely be going back here again! read more

This place is absolutely awesome! It has a great location near campus and great bubble tea and food. It's dangerously good!

this is such a cute boba shop, and so tasty! my favorite is the Thai milk tea with honey boba!

The tea is like, too good... Lots of sugar! So if you don't have a ;-) sweet tooth ;-) this is not the place for you!!! I had a panic attack in the bathroom once, but I'm fine now! I always go when this one girl named Rachel is there (just a coincidence!!!) I think she thinks I'm weird, but she's really good at her job! Hehe read more

Bapu is a great place to study- if you have headphones. They play the most annoying, loud music and it sounds like a nightclub in Mexico when you're trying to cram for finals. read more