My first time trying Ché and Bambu did not disappoint. The ingredients from the taro to red beans felt like quality. I especially liked the pandan jelly, it was so chewy and refreshing! The service was great, the person at the counter was patient while I asked questions about the che and made good recommendations. He also helped me unlock the bathroom when I wanted to use it before I even asked (very attentive). [[HIGHLIGHT]]I did a few hours of work here during a Friday afternoon, it was quiet and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wifi was strong, plenty of seating, and charging along the windows of the restaurant! 10/10 would recommend as a remote work space. read more

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This is my second Vietnamese dessert drink spot in Maryland in the last couple of weeks, so it must be a new trend. Of the two, the menu here was more interesting, offering beverages with a variety of seeds, beans, fruits, and who knows what else. I took some time before ordering their house special on a kiosk. It had basil seeds, something like a lychee in great quantity, and some great coconut jelly. The complexity means that it is quite expensive for a cup; around $13 for me in total with tip. Not something I would make a habit out of ordering, but an interesting diversion on a hot day and a great combination of flavors and textures. read more

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So happy to have an authentic Vietnamese/ southeast Asian drink shop. The service was quick, you can order on kiosks towards the front. They have a rewards program as well. I will note, not everything on the printed menu matches the kiosk. They have mochi waffles, sandwiches, and other food as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is clean with seating and some outlets.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice views of downtown as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] PS they have halo halo and other che read more

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Stopped into Bambu for a much needed boba drink and was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved it! Usually boba drinks can be too sweet, but I found my Thai tea to be perfectly sweetened. They also use the perfect type of ice. The boba was perfectly chewy and also they get the right sized straw so the boba doesn't get stuck. The service was quick and the girl at the counter was very sweet and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have tons of seating inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Bambu Baltimore - Thai tea boba - Bubble Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Had no line on a Friday night! We ordered the mango halo halo, which was okay. Some of the jellies had good flavor and texture, others were more flavorless and sandy. Also felt the ratio of coconut milk to solid jellies/ice cream was a bit off. Located in Harbor East nearby lots of shops, parking can be difficult. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good amount of indoor seating, limited outdoor seating available as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Bambu Baltimore - Mango Halo Halo - Bubble Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I've visited this spot about three times since it's conveniently located in Harbor East. They offer a great selection of bubble teas, and I really enjoy their waffles, waffle dogs, and ube ice cream. Service can be a bit slow at times, as there seem to be a lot of to-go and pickup orders, but it's generally worth the wait. I also appreciate that they offer non-dairy milk options -- something many bubble tea places don't. I've ordered the taro bubble tea each time, though the consistency has varied -- once it was too sweet, another time not sweet enough, and once there was too much ice. Nevertheless, it's still a solid bubble tea spot with plenty of options to choose from. read more

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I ordered the Bambu special. It tasted like sugarcane juice with green jelly, lychee, coconut, and basil seeds. It was the first time I've ever tried a drink like that. Kinda sweet but an interesting mix of flavors. I probs just wasn't used to it. It was good, though, but I think next time I'll order something I know. Service was fine, [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance was kid friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Bambu Baltimore - 1. Bambu Special - Bubble Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Spectacular! Gimme 14 of'em! I saw how big the menu and did not want to have decision fatigue when I walked in so I ordered on the app. I had a tarot milk, tea and a mochi waffle. They have so many options for everything which made me excited. I wish they had more options for the waffles. They only had pandan and bubble waffle. I wanted to try the I've flavor from the website. Either way, FANTASTIC. Service great. I got a text to let me know that my order was ready. I walked in, great service and picked up my order and left. Inside looked like any other bubble tea café. Clean and to the point. I will be back! This place is great for gluten-free options. read more

My parents were in town and wanted to have some dessert, so we stopped by on a Friday night. There was only one person taking orders and making things, so it does take a long time to get your order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are some tables if you decide to stay and have your dessert there![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My parents tried the Bambu #2 special. They said it was fairly sweet, the sweet beans were a little undercooked and overall the dessert was a little warm. I think it just needs a little more shaved ice. I tried the Mango Halo Halo, which was overall okay. The ice cream on top was icy and tasted like it melted and was then re-frozen. This also needed more ice, as it was fairly warm when I got it. read more

I've driven past Bambū many times now but have never stopped by. Located in between Inner Harbor and Fells Point in the little neighborhood of Little Italy, parking will definitely be tricky. You can try circling a few of the nearby residential streets and walking over, though this may be several blocks. I did not stop by in person, instead I received the drinks as part of a group order some friends made. Black milk tea with boba 4/5; ok so definitely get this less sweet. Though very sugary, I did enjoy the drink. The boba themselves were strangely chewy? I've never had tapioca balls taste like this. Some were fine others had the extra chewiness required because they were firmer than I am used to. Passion fruit tea with boba 4/5, this is the drinks friend had. She rated it 4/5 based on her disliking the boba as well. I'm not sure if all their boba is on the firm side, but their drinks are good. I usually don't add boba to my milk teas so I don't really mind this. read more

Super cute cafe! Staff was very friendly they got busy quickly! I got the Awesowm Trio (Che 3 Mau) which is a traditional Vietnamese dessert. My mom makes this a lot and this definitely stands up to par. It was good. I got the passion fruit tea. The tea wasn't too bad definitely flavorful. I would recommend doing half sweet! read more

Bambu Baltimore - Bubble Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is super cute, clean, and has a friendly vibe with plenty of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff are always nice, and service is quick. Parking isn't ideal--you'll need a permit for street parking or pay at nearby garages. I've visited a few times and enjoyed most of the drinks, except for the Filipino halo-halo boba. It was really disappointing. While the toppings were good, using coconut milk as the base didn't work--it had chunks, lacked sweetness, and tasted off. I even gave it a second try, but it was just as bad. They should use evaporated milk instead and other sweeteners!! read more

Absolutely LOVE this place!! The food is great! We love their ché. I'm not huge on the pandan jelly so I'll sub it for basil seeds. My favorite is #10 Bambu Favorite. We like getting macarons too. Its always so hard picking out what flavors! I highly recommend their pandan waffle! It's SOoOooOo easy to eat! Crispy outside soft and a little chewy inside. Newer on their menu is Bahnmi sandwiches! Hands down Id choose Bambu Baltimore over other dessert places and definitely over any boba. read more

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Was there on Saturday afternoon, not busy but still took about 30 minutes for drinks to be made. This is ridiculous for a bubble tea place.

A cute new place with so many drinks that I'll definitely need to go back and try! The space is big and has tons of seating if you want to enjoy your drink there. I saw lots of people with leftovers from dinner grabbing a dessert here to go. I tried the taro lover and it was amazing. I must say that the che is super filling. I think this one specifically is very filling because of the taro. The taro was delicious. It was slightly chewy and not overly sweet. The pandan jelly was delicious and added a great texture element to the drink. I had never had one of these so a word of advice to incorporate the ice into the drink before you enjoy it with a spoon. I'm sure the straws would work but the spoon worked better to enjoy it! They also had a large flavor variety of macarons and a pandan waffle that I must go ba read more

A fantastic little boba shop. I've come here twice now since their official Grand Opening ceremony and ribbon cutting (they had already been open for a couple weeks prior to the event). It's family run and everyone I've interacted with has been quite friendly. The first time I came, I tried their Bambu Favorite - also my first time trying a Vietnamese dessert drink. It wasn't as sweet as some people have told me which I was glad of. It had lots of different jelly like ingredients which were all good; quite a filling drink as well. It was definitely different but really good. This 2nd time, I ordered their blended Lavender tea with added boba. The drink had a light lavender flavor to it and the boba was soft and chewy - perfect drink on a warm day! The menu is quite extensive with a lot of different drink options and some light snack options as well. I will definitely plan on coming to check out more of their other items! read more

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So many things to love about this place : - The staff is extremely friendly and sweet (they seem like a family, not sure if they actually are) - Cute interior - Most importantly, the boba and drinks are DELICIOUS! I've been places where the boba feels mushy, or even too dry/crumbly - nope. The boba here had the perfect consistency that made me wish I had more I'm nervous that this shop is super close to my apartment - uh oh :) read more

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I always enjoy Bambu's taro slush boba! For those who don't know, taro is a starchy root vegetable, it's often compared to a combination of sweet potato and coconut (my favorites). It's not overtly sweet and has a mild, earthy taste, and the slush texture is cold, smooth and refreshing. The tapioca pearls are perfectly chewy, adding a nice contrast to the creamy slush. Service is always very fast, making it a great option for takeaway or delivery. Or after a show at Harbor East Cinema. Bambu is a solid choice for a satisfying treat! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It was beautiful inside the shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The boba options were so intricate and they had all kinds of things to choose from. They even have mochi and ube waffles! This is a really great spot to stop by if you're walking around the inner harbor and need a sweet but not too indulgent treat. I highly recommend checking it out. Also, we utilized the store for baggage storage (we were exploring around during a layover) through the Bounce App. It was our first time doing something like that and it was so convenient. We accidentally left an item behind. They found it and stored it away safely for us. When I called to confirm they had it, the gentleman, Jack, was kind enough to ship it back to us. Come check this place out. The food is amazing, the drinks are incredible and the people are even better. read more

This is a Vietnamese dessert chain that, as a Viet, I always took for granted, but when I was craving chè, this place came through for me. I was looking for chè thaí in the area, but every Vietnamese restaurant in the area only had chè ba màu (3 color dessert). I've frequented their Philly location the most, so when I saw this space, I was pleasantly surprised by the size and vibes/decorations. I just wish it was located in an area with easier parking. The cashier was friendly and the order came out quickly. They have a large selection of chè classics, and I got the #6 fruit addict since it was the most similar to chè thaí. The chè comes in a cup layered with the toppings and a scoop of shaved ice, and you gotta mix it up. I always say that chè is a fun tasting dessert and that's exactly how I would describe this one too-- it has different textures from chewy to soft, it's creamy from the coconut milk, refreshing and fruity, and vanilla-y from the pandan. It also tasted like it had banana extract in it, which sometimes is added into chè, and gives it a nice aroma. This was so good and hit the spot, so I made my partner order another one for the road LOL. My only complaint is that I would prefer less red tapioca/water chestnut and more fruits. If you're in the area and want a unique, fun, and not-too-sweet dessert, this is the place. It also seems like a good place to study in or hang out with friends. (They have checkers and some card games!) What influenced me to crave chè was the trending hwachae videos, and while this isn't the same thing, it'll satisfy the same cravings for something refreshing, fruity, and creamy. read more

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This is my 3rd location of trying Bambu, As much as I was hoping to get the original taste of the ché this location just lacks the flavor and consistency that the other locations have . This isn't a one time thing either because when they first opened I was very excited but ended up disappointed , now fast forward nothing has changed . I just wish they would get the correct ingredients for the che and chewy consistency for the pandan waffles read more

An absolutely wonderful experience. Despite being a bit slower than other Bambu locations I've visited in California, the service was truly exceptional. The amazing attention from the owners themselves stood out as they were incredibly accommodating and willing to make any customization or changes to my drink that was requested. The only downside to the experience was the parking options. It can be a bit difficult to find a spot nearby - but not having to drive down towards the DC area really makes up for it! read more

I like Bambu! I have come twice - once for a sit down dessert date with a friend, and once for quick take away of bubble tea. The menu is so extensive and the service is really quick! Every time I have been here, it is empty, so it doesn't feel overly festive. I would definitely recommend this place going into summer for a refreshing to-go treat. I usually get my bubble tea 20% sweet and I was happy to find it to be tasty, but not overly sweet (some other shops are still too sweet with 20% sweetness!). Definitely check this out! read more

Was really good! Got one of the specialty desert/drink and I loved it [[HIGHLIGHT]]Theres a little area where you can play connect four or other table games, which is really fun![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Everything we ordered was delicious. We got a couple of the che drinks, coffee drink, strawberry smoothie and the pandan waffle. They make the boba fresh. Nice open and bright seating area. Great service too. We will definitely be back! read more

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Service is very friendly and fast ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience is very nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and drinks were delicious ! Definitely recommend

Love this dessert place. They use really fresh ingredients in their drinks. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended.

The ambiance of the restaurant was very welcoming and cute. The cashier was super kind and helped us make decisions. The service was very fast while still maintaining high quality drinks and che. They had lots of great options to choose from both dairy and non dairy. Part of what stuck out were clear descriptions and pictures of their che on the wall. Bambu special - very refreshing. Not too sweet but plenty flavor. Fruit is fresh but coconut meat is a little but tough and not as flavorful as a young coconut. Overall it was a delicious drink and I would buy it again Mango fruit tea with basil seeds - got it at 50% sugar, but still a little sweet but not over bearing. The boba is chewy but has a good honey coating taste. The mango buts add a nice crunch and flavor. Refreshing drink and the tea doesn't taste super artificial, good flavor. Black sugar milk tea- not too sweet. Even though it's a milk tea, doesnt feel heavy and is kinda refreshing milk taste. Has a good sugar flavor without it being too sugary. read more

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I am so happy that there is finally a fantastic boba place in baltimore!!! This place has the best boba in baltimore hands down!! The shop opened recently. It has alot of traditional Vietnamese desserts, boba, smoothies, and mochi ice cream. I also love the workers, they are both very friendly and the owner is very nice! He remembers you and makes an effort to get to know you if you come as frequent as i do. The shop is very clean. There is an area for games and lots of tables. Great place to come and hang with friends. As I mentioned earlier, I love the boba! I have tried multiple smoothies with boba and they are all fantastic. My favorite would be the mango smoothie. There are options for dairy free that you can request. I would highly recommend this place especially if you never tried boba and are adventurous! I will be coming back again! read more

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New Vietnamese drinks and dessert shop in Harbor East! I was fortunate to go to a soft opening and was able to try a few drinks from their menu. I tried 2 of the different Che drinks off the menu, the fruit addict and the coconut combo with 50% sugar. The prices are not cheap but they do not skimp on the fruit/toppings and this is not a drink as much as an icy fruit dessert and definitely shareable for 2 people. Since the fruit is canned, it is already sweet so definitely consider changing the sweetness. They also have other drinks like milk tea, smoothies and Vietnamese iced coffee as well as desserts like macarons and freshly made waffles. They were pretty slow on getting orders out as the staff was still learning the menu and I'm hopeful that will be improved. It's fairly spacious for downtown and they have some tables for groups of 2-4 people to hang out. Overall, I'm glad there are more Asian food options opening up in Harbor East and I will definitely be coming back to check out some other items! read more

Bambu Baltimore - Menu part 2 - Bubble Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I live in texas and we have a bambu here, however, they aren't very accommodating when it comes to my difficult chè requests lol. This location let me choose what I wanted and it turned out so good we went back the next day for one last hoorah on our trip! read more

Cute place with a great selection of unique drinks just a short walk away from the waterfront. Everyone was jealous when I walked into a conference room with the Taro Lover in hand though I have to say that I was expecting a drink and not a dessert in a cup. A bit embarrassing to try to slurp quietly but worth it. And of course I had to go back to try the pandan waffle + ube ice cream. It's a decent sized mochi waffle but the scoop of ice cream was probably a little too small in comparison. Still delicious though. read more

Located on the ground level of the Avalon apartments in Harbor East. i was super excited when I heard Bambu was opening in Baltimore! They have a variety of Vietnamese che, mochi ice cream, macarons, bubble tea, coffee, and waffles. I've only tried the che so far and thoroughly enjoyed it. I really liked the #10 which was a variety of jellies with coconut milk. It was served with a scoop of ice chips at the top - mix and enjoy! The staff was super friendly, place was clean. Can't wait to try some of their other offerings, although it may be tough for me not to keep ordering the che! read more

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I wish they would learn how to make the desserts quicker. Parking is horrible as is, so taking 20 mins for a drink is just ridiculous.

Absolutely delicious & great customer service. A great place to chill & get some work done to! They also have connect four read more

Bambu Baltimore - Mangonada - Bubble Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

It is a gorgeous building, in and out. It is very modern looking and the colors are really pretty too. The workers were patient while we were looking for what to order and explained some of the things in the drinks. All of our drinks came out pretty quickly, and even for the waffles it only took a couple minutes. Honestly, I wasn't the biggest fan of the drink that I got, there was too much stuff at the bottom, but that's just me. We also ordered pandan waffles and those were really really good, they were crunchy on the outside but the inside had a texture similar to mochi. Overall, I think some drinks have acquired tastes but I would definitely recommend trying the restaurant out. read more

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Tastes as good as it did in Vietnam! I got the #3 Che after recommendation from the owner. Mix it really well for a delicious taste. Also, the place smells soooooo good. I think it's from the waffles. My friends say that's really good too, so I'll try that next time. 100% recommended! read more

Bambu Baltimore - Bubble Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great bubble tea! A wide selection of flavor combinations that can be tailored to liking of your sweet tooth. The staff is friendly and professional. There is a small area to relax and play games, and the space is neat and well maintained. read more

I don't think words can express how excited I was when I found out that Bambu finally opened in Baltimore. I grew up on bubble tea and Asian food/desserts (including Bambu!) and honestly one of the things I missed the most when I moved to Baltimore was the abundance of good Asian food and dessert places. Flash forward to today when I was randomly searching for a bubble tea shop and I saw that Bambu opened and I immediately decided I had to go today. When i got there, parking was street parking but decently easy to find. Service was very friendly and very fast, which is always a bonus in my book. I got the #2 special which has a little bit of everything: red beans, mung beans, tarp, boba, pandan jelly, rainbow jellies, and coconut milk. One sip and the nostalgia hit was real. I can't wait to try everything else on their menu, I already know that I will be a frequent visitor here. read more

Bambu Baltimore - #2 Bambu Combo - Bubble Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

You HAVE to try it. The Che is delicious. We stopped by last night and had to come again tonight because we couldn't stop thinking about them! read more

Bambu Baltimore - Smashed Avocado and Bambu Favorite - Bubble Tea Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland