BAMBU on North Broadway completely exceeded my expectations. From the outside it looks casual and…read moreunassuming, but once you step inside, there's a lively, colorful energy that instantly lifts your mood. It's the kind of place that feels welcoming whether you're meeting friends for a relaxed dinner or just stopping in because you're craving something flavorful and different. The menu is what really makes this place stand out. There's a creative mix of Vietnamese-inspired dishes and modern fusion options, and everything tastes intentional. The ingredients are fresh, the herbs are vibrant, and the flavors are layered without feeling heavy. I appreciated how balanced everything was -- nothing overly greasy or overwhelming, just clean, bright flavors that keep you going back for another bite. Even the presentation shows care, which adds to the overall experience. The drink selection is just as impressive. Whether you're in the mood for something refreshing and fruity or a more classic option, they've clearly put thought into crafting beverages that complement the food. It's not just an afterthought -- it's part of the experience. Service was another highlight. The staff were genuinely friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and quick to offer recommendations when I asked. They checked in often enough to make sure everything was perfect but never hovered or rushed us. That balance is rare and really appreciated. Overall, BAMBU delivers more than just a meal -- it delivers a full experience. Great atmosphere, flavorful food, solid drinks, and attentive service. I'll absolutely be back, and I'll be bringing friends next time.

A neighborhood staple and always busy. However, I am also realizing that the service is slow, which…read morecauses the place to get backed up and in turn, causes there to appear to be a flood of customers. Prices are about $7-10 per drink. I really like #10 Bambu favorite: Coconut milk, pandan jelly, red tapioca, and grass jelly (and then I add coconut meat for an additional $10). My friend loves the pandan waffles and always wants to come here for it when she visits.

I've had shakes from a bunch of other places (gym shake bars, smoothie shops, juice bars, etc.) but…read moreno other shake can compare to the PB & Jacked that Jordan blends up. Pretty much 1/2 the reason I go to the gym. I've also had their pre-made meals, and they are no joke. I've had the steak and brown rice dinner and it was great. Super nutritious and affordable for the amount of food you get. Customer service is great and Jordan is always willing to throw in a discount. Definitely stop by if you're at LA fitness or Mariano's (or getting off the metra after a long work day)!

Jordan is the G.O.A.T! Always a great attitude and super helpful! And he has amazing products like…read morethis shake!

a wonderful atmosphere. catching up with a friend, on a date with someone new, just need to take a…read morepitstop, this is the place to be. incredibly kind and attentive staff. wide selection of coffees and treats. the second the smell of my coffee hit my nose hairs I knew a member of my community had brewed it. you can taste the in every sip. carrot cake was moist and delicious. absolutely adore this spot

I love this place!! I've been here a few times and it's a special place…read more Excellent service, food, beverages, desserts, and a cool shop. Really cool vibes!!! They have regular tables, and then there is a fun section where you can sit on the floor. Outdoor seating in the front and back too. The shop in the back is cool and has a nice variety of clothes, jewelry, books, and gifts. Lots of travel items to match the theme of the cafe. The desserts are homemade and so impressive! The pear Bundt cake was really moist and flavorful. I loved the peanut butter and chocolate pie that was vegan and gluten free and awesome. So delicious! The milkshakes are amazing! I had a boozy one and it was so smooth and easy to drink. They also have good cocktails. I enjoyed a margarita here. The coffees are fantastic! I loved my Thai iced coffee. The matchas are wonderful. I've had the matcha latte and the matcha freeze. I've loved everything I've had so far. Tasty bagels and eggs. The bagel and schmear hits the spot. Nice salads too. The pear and blue salad is delicious. The menu here is expansive and I look forward to coming back and trying new things. I definitely recommend coming here!

As a former retail worker, I often grumbled about being asked to 'bring merchandise forward,'…read moreconvinced that a single customer grab would ruin my efforts. However, older me realizes there's a point to it. When products aren't brought to the front, the shelves don't look good. This particular Whole Foods suffers from this so much that my slightly neurotic self started pulling merchandise to the front, even though, even though no one was paying me! I understand that not every aisle can have products pushed forward by springs, but here, it reached an absurd level. Moving on, while I don't fault this Whole Foods for being a smaller format stores, I can for them being poorly stocked. For example, there were a couple of days in a row when I wanted to buy a half-gallon of milk but they were out! I thought there might be a milk shortage, but there was no signage to indicate it. I wanted to ask someone what was going on, but no staff member was to be found. (By the way, I went to Aldi, and there was no milk shortage.) Speaking of staff, my interactions with their team have generally been positive. However, it can be hard to find someone. I won't get into the prices because one appreciates that Whole Foods isn't called "Whole Paycheck" for nothing. I know it's expensive, you know it's expensive, even my cat probably knows! So, what's the verdict? A store that is somewhat poorly stocked, appears messy, with staff that's a bit hit or miss. At these premium prices, I would hope for a more premium experience. What I'm left with instead is an experience that feels worse than what more competitively-priced retailers offer. It seems the main things Whole Foods has going for them are their specialty, healthier, or health-conscious items. They're also great for snacks!

Missing lots of items. Was told they haven't had shallots for weeks. No cremini mushrooms, no whole…read moreflax seeds, no black lentils, no flank or skirt steak. What's going on?

I went back to get the Thai chicken salad and it was correctly done with the dressing. Customer…read moreservice was great. Definitely will come back for smoothies and salads!

I visited this location earlier in the year, terrible experience overall, dirty, slow service,…read moreunfriendly staff, food portions small.. I returned October 10th and found a completely different atmosphere, new management had taken over and really has turned the place around, it's so much cleaner, staff is much friendlier( greeting when you walk in the door) food portions and overall appearance and taste of smoothies and food is incredible and products taste fresh and high quality. Shout out to the general manager, who I learned took over in September, and in just 1 short month has it seeming to be a brand new store!

Love their matcha tea! Happy to see that it's not the premade sweetened option that some other…read moreplaces have. But also nice to see that some of their seasonal options also include different matcha lattes, will definitely need to try those next time. Seating is very limited but when I came on a Sunday around noon most people were getting their drinks to go.

Such a cute spot! Everything we had was delicious! The iced latte in the bear cup is adorable,…read moresmoothies are fab and the breakfast sandwich was top notch! You may need to wait a few minutes for food and drink, but it's worth the wait! Noise level is low/moderate, this could be a great spot to work remotely. Our barista was really helpful and friendly.

Great food. Had some french toast w blueberries. Louise is good help too! (Shout out).. oh the…read morecoffee is dank.

Absolutely recommend this place. I do live in the suburbs so I don't go as much as I would like to…read more Their vegan menu is great and their vegan pancakes amazing . Service is good, only thing is that it gets a little loud mainly because the place is always full.

I've been meaning to go here for awhile and on a whim we decided to stop by during our walk. The…read moreinside is cozy and colorful. It was a beautiful day today so we wanted to sit outside. It was 9 am Saturday, the place wasn't packed and the outdoor seating open. We were seated quickly. Water got brought out quickly and drink order was taking fast too. We started looking at the food menu and sadly nothing stood out to us for the prize they were asking. So we decided to not get food and just do the latte. When the waitress came ready into take our food order, we told her we will just do the latte, she visibly got mad, abruptly took our menu & walked off without a word girl relax. Is it by force that we have to order food? Anyways we got our $10 latte, which was disappointing and didn't taste great. Overall the experience started off good then the waitresses attitude at the end ruin the whole experience. We didn't try the food so maybe it's good if they're getting away with those prices y'all let me know lol Definitely will not be going back.