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    4.4 (41 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Shrimp Pho 10/10
    Selma D.

    I love this place and I'm a regular. Food is always consistent, the staff is very friendly and I have never had a single issue with my order. Always made as requested. So many great options and their half off Pho Tuesday is a must for me weekly. Very healthy and delicious menu with variety.

    Avocado Roll
    Timmy P.

    Amazing vegetarian options! The Pho was flavorful and packed with veggies. The avocado roll was fresh and the citrus sauce was excellent. The star of the dinner was the grilled jackfruit bowl. Closest I could compare it to would be bourbon chicken... ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! 10/10 recommend! Great vegetarian options. Super casual place.

    Amber G.

    This is one of my favorite places to eat in Tampa. They have two locations, and both are great. I had the spring rolls with a Thai tea, which hit the spot. The space was clean and comfortable, making it a nice place to sit and get some work done. There's also plenty of room for a medium-sized group, since the tables can easily be pushed together. Overall, fresh food and great service!

    Sydnee A.

    The BBQ pork spring rolls were dangerously good: crispy, smoky, and gone before I fully processed what was happening. The pho was the perfect cold-front cure: steaming hot, deeply comforting, and felt like it reset my soul and core body temperature at the same time. I came in chilled and mildly grumpy, and left warm and happy. Highly recommend.

    Small Papaya Salad
    Laurie P.

    I truly enjoy coming here for lunch or dinner. My go to's are the fresh rolls, papaya salad, and pho. Another honorable mention their coconut smoothie, yum! The place is small yet quaint, and the staff are kind. We experienced a little mishap with our food, but the staff were very apologetic and understanding. They also took it upon themselves to look into the issue as soon as I presented it to them. For that I give them kudos as I have always had a great experience here.

    Seafood Red Curry Noodle: good but def not worth $18
    Robin K.

    Friends and i were craving Pho and this was the closest place we could find. It was slow when we arrived, only one other occupied table. The ladies at the service desk were very sweet. I ordered the red curry with seafood (came with clams, squid). While the curry was good, the seafood didn't lend anything to the dish. Sad reality: The seafood must've been cooked separately. For $18, i was hoping for a better marriage of flavors. Overall, the meal was satisfactory. Will i return for that curry? No

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    Courtney C.

    This is my "comfort food" go to... or in today's case, when I'm feeling a bit under the weather! Located close to me. Plenty of indoor & outdoor seating ! I can tell that a lot of surrounding neighbors frequent here a lot . The staff is always welcoming. I've went to the one in Seminole Heights as well but I like this one better! Today I tried a poke roll which was good . I didn't like that the tuna was a bit frozen but I would totally try again.

    Susan T.

    Bamboozle has two locations. One in the Heights section of town and this one in Channelside. They have been servicing Tampa for many years and have a huge following. I am a huge fan of the fresh rolls. They have so many to choose from. They are filled with fresh veggies, herbs and protein and served with wonderful sauces. They are single rolls. Two rolls is more than enough for me however , if you are hungry you may want to add a soup or get another roll. They are so very healthy. My favorites are the avocado roll, kickin chicken, tuna and the barbeque pork. I also enjoy their pho , banh mi and their rice dishes. All are packed with flavor You place your order at the counter then sit. Someone will bring your order to you. If they are busy service can be slow.

    Vegan Pho
    Maria K.

    Everytime we go to Bamboozle, we leave with full bellies and happy hearts! This place is amazing, a small quaint restaurant that has a lot of natural sunlight and fresh plants distributed throughout. The service is also incredibly friendly and you can see that they are making the orders to-order so they are nice and fresh. I always get the vegan pho and my boyfriend loves the oxtail pho. We go on Tuesday's for half off which is a fantastic deal! Also not pictures is their taro milk tea which is also phenomenal

    Beef Pho, Thai tea
    Breshawd H.

    Fast service, the pho was amazing with excellent taste and the Thai tea was top tier.

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    Avani P.

    Amazing place for lunch ,dinner in channelside! Decor is so pretty, lots of seating despite the size. You order at counter and food comes out very fasted right to your table. Love the amount of vegan and vegetarian options, all well marked. So much to choose from everything is fresh and delicious. Loved the pineapple soursop smoothie! Even my toddler could not stop drinking it. Definitely recommend.

    Marquese C.

    Bamboozle Cafe has half off pho on Tuesdays which is really awesome if you want to try more than one pho. They have a wide menu variety offering healthy options at reasonable prices. The lychee, jackfruit and passion fruit smoothie was really good. All the food and drink were really good. I love the location, the friendly staff and the ambiance. Street parking is your only option when visiting this establishment. Give Bamboozle Cafe a shot if in the area and looking to fulfill your hunger!

    Beef Pho
    Paulo I.

    I consider Bamboozle a Tampa classic, with locations throughout the city's major areas. While it's not gourmet and I have experienced better Vietnamese restaurants, Bamboozle offers good and consistent food, which I value. I ordered a Thai Tea and Beef Pho. The Beef Pho was simple yet flavorful, and the Thai Tea was not too sweet, just the way I like it. Overall, it was a good experience, and I recommend it.

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