I love the modern decore when walking in. It has a nice sitting area and couple of single tables. I couldn't wait to try this place, cause I've been craving one of my favorite drinks "Halo Halo". I ordered it and a couple of flavored macaroons. WOW....they pack it on, and so pretty. It had all of my favorite fixing inside. And the flavors just hit the palate every time you lift up your spoon and take a bite. The macaroons where also tasty. I am so happy I stopped to try this place. Will definitely come back when I am in the area. read more

BAMBU - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

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Tried their ube halo halo in an Asian American fest. It's their version of the Filipino dessert. Though it had ube ice cream, it was disappointing because real leche flan was not used. It does not taste authentic halo halo. Overall, I'm not sure the cost was fully justified. read more

BAMBU - Ube halo halo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

I've visited Bambu twice in the past few months, and both times the service was great! I tried a fruit tea the first time around, which was quite solid. This most recent time, my sister and I tried the pineapple-nada and durian smoothies, which were both delicious and not too sweet. There's a small outdoor area out front where we were able to sit with our dog which was lovely! read more

BAMBU - Pineapple-nada Smoothie and Durian Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Love this delicious dessert shop! Pandan MOCHI WAFFLES, #6 & #10 & durian smoothie are my favorites! Very clean seating sections and clean spacious restrooms. We always stop here for drinks and desserts when we are in Glen Allen. All the staff are friendly and always make sure we are enjoying our desserts. Let them know if you want to eat the dessert later so they can pack the ice deplaned pack the dessert in an air tight lid. I wish there was a Bambu in DC/NVA areas. read more

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I love Bambu! I've had it in other cities and I'm glad we have a Richmond location. I got the Bambu Favorite (red tapioca, grass jelly, pandan jelly, and coconut milk) and the Awesome Trio (red beans, mung beans, taro, pandan jelly, and coconut milk). Both are chè classics. They were perfect! I like that they ask whether you're having it for here or to go so they can decide whether to put the crushed ice in it or provide it separately. I've had the pandan waffle and it had the texture of a mochi waffle and was similar to another Viet dessert I like called banh bo nuong. The bubble egg waffle was more dense to me. They also have lots of other desserts like boba tea, smoothies, macarons, mochi ice cream, and more. They have plenty of seating inside and a small selection of games you can play. It's cool that they have plants for sale as well. read more

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Went here for a quick coffee with a friend and enjoyed their cafe sua da boba ‍, It was a little bit sweet at 100% sugar in my opinion but it still hit the spot! It's clean inside and the worker was very nice and helpful! I would go here again especially if you have cravings for che or an avacado smoothie! Decorations are nice and the halloween inflatables made me giggle read more

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I came here and got the winter melon milk tea with boba. ($6) Staff was busy and it took about 5 minutes for them to get my order in, it eventually came out 7 minutes later . The wintermelon flavor tasted quite good, melon and sweet(next time I would get 75% sweet). The boba was above average. Only critique is the waiting which could be solved if there were two people working. Overall I had a good experience, and would definitely come back! read more

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My family and I would drive up to Northern VA whenever we crave Vietnamese desserts so I was really excited to hear that a Bambu finally opened up in Richmond. It's about time! We went to check this place out as soon as we heard they were having their soft opening. I love that they have a little bit of everything and caters to a variety of tastes: milk teas/fruit teas, sparkling refreshers, Vietnamese dessert drinks (Che), waffles, macarons, mochi ice creams, smoothies, Vietnamese coffees, etc. We ordered: Avocado smoothie - This was my favorite drink growing up and it did not disappoint. You could tell they used fresh avocados to make this (most places I've been to around here makes the powdered version) and I like that it wasn't too sweet. #1 Bambu Special - My boyfriend got this drink and liked it so much, we came back the next day so he could get another one. It's very light, refreshing and made with fresh coconut water. #7 Taro Lover - This had mashed taro with pandan jelly and coconut milk. It was really good but filled me up quickly - I'd definitely get it again when I want something more filling. #13 Bambu Halo Halo - Finally a place in the west end that offers this Filipino dessert! I no longer have to drive to Midlothian when I have a craving for this. Macarons - I didn't get a chance to try these but my nieces really enjoyed them! Pandan waffle - I love anything pandan, and this was no exception. This reminds me of the ube mochi pancakes you can get at Trader Joe's but better! It had this mochi-like texture with pandan flavor, which tastes like a mix of coconut and vanilla. Bubble egg waffle - this was my favorite thing there, it reminds me of those classic Chinese sponge cakes but in waffle form. It was a bit crispy on the outside and deliciously moist on the inside. I didn't look at the menu carefully and discovered afterwards that you can add a scoop of ice cream to this or the pandan waffle. I'm definitely coming back to get this again with a scoop of ube ice cream. I love that everything was made fresh to order and the service was pretty quick as we did not have to wait too long to get our items. Everyone was friendly there and patient as we tried to figure out what we wanted. TLDR; We love this place and everything we got there. I look forward to coming back to try their milk teas and mangonada! read more

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Super excited for Bambu to expand to RVA after trying it for the first few times in the DMV area. Honestly, one of the best Vietnamese Chè. I went during their grand opening weekend and was the first person there when they opened at 11 AM. Their Friday promotion was a free T-shirt with every purchase. I ordered the Bambu special, which has coconut, pandan jelly, brown longan, basil seed, and coconut water. You get the option to have the ice in the cup or separately. I opted to get it in the cup since I was planning to drink it now. Very refreshing and light! My favorite topping is the long pandan jellies! I also checked into Yelp for 10% off. I love the interior - gives green vibes with all their plants! Staff is super friendly. Plenty of parking available in the plaza. read more

BAMBU - Bambu Special - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

The first time I had Bambu was up in Northern VA with my sister. It's a hidden spot and had some of the best Vietnamese Che I've had ever! I was so excited when I was looking them up and saw that they were opening up here in Richmond!!! Yes! I can fulfill my cravings anytime I want now! haha My friend and I came over here to try it out when it first opened earlier in Oct. I was shocked that they got the Halo Halo - I've been on the search for some around Richmond and I had to get it. No regrets! haha - this is served in a large-sized cup with all of the dessert jelly/beans/ and topped with the halo-halo ice cream. LOVE IT! This may be a Vietnamese version of Che because it wasn't too sweet and just hit the spot for me. My next favorite is Bambu's favorite where they have different jellys (the grass/long jelly). You seriously cannot go wrong with any of the choices. Oh, do avoid showing up at 7:30 and later, there may be a high chance of them running out of che - but you can def call and ask what they do have in stock before driving over there. They do also have the bubble pancakes and my friend said that it was light and fluffy - I really do need to give it a try. Anyways, whenever I have an excuse to come out to this area I make sure to stop here and pick up my order to indulge later on. MUST GET!!! read more

BAMBU - Halo halo - finally one that I can order/get from!!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Went inside and it smelled delicious and very clean. It was my first time their and I was just looking at the menu for a while before someone asked if they could help me. It was alright though, I just needed help navigating the entire menu but no big deal. I ordered some multi colored mango drink for my daughter and various cookies. My daughter absolutely loved it all. The cookies blew her mind. I would recommend this place read more

So glad i discovered this place!!! Taro coconut smoothie with added boba & honeydew smoothie were heavenly!! Not overly sweet, and the flavors are just perfect! Would recommend this place over and over! They have sooooo many fun flavor options, also have coffee drinks, teas, macarons, and mochi waffles! It's also super vibey in here and they place chill music! read more

BAMBU - Taro coconut smoothie with added boba, and honeydew smoothie! 10/10 would definitely recommend! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

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I went there with my mother a few minutes ago, and honestly, the person who attended us didn't show even the slightest intention of helping. They really should work on their customer service. We felt uncomfortable and ended up leaving. It's sad that there isn't fairness in the way customers are treated, especially when it comes to both the service and the food. read more

Love this place. Had it CA when we were living there. Love it that it made it here. Refreshing not too sweet dessert with tropical fruit. Pandan Waffle is a must. Give it a 4.5 stars for VA. I would go for their dessert every week if I can. Took many of our friends here and they really enjoyed it. read more

The drinks are delicious and refreshing! Staff is nice! Like the decorations and chairs. Our table was clean. read more

BAMBU - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

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Coffee is amazing. The ambiance of the room is really cute as well, and a cozy area to relax.

Kind staff and so many delicious drink options! This spot is family friendly as they had little games and trinkets to entertain littles. We will be back! read more

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Glad to be able to have Vietnamese Che cafe around the area we had Bambi special and the Bambu refresher highly recommend read more

BAMBU - Cute decor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Stopped by while I was in the area and ordered a few things off the menu. The ingredients they used are all fresh and high quality. The decor inside is really nice and cleanliness is a 10/10. The service is pretty fast and employees were all friendly. Out of all the Bambus I've been to, this location was the best overall experience read more

SO HAPPY!! They're finally open! Their windows are heavily tinted, but they're open. They have flavors that I miss, couldn't resist I had to get a pandan waffle read more

A cute place to check out in Short Pump! They have boba, some different Vietnamese coffees, teas, and shakes, as well as waffles. My friend and I opted for the strawberry cheesecake yonami which did not disappoint. It's like a tart yoghurt shake with sweet strawberry syrup and cheesecake bites, and we added boba to ours. The boba was very fresh too. Overall, a small but nice, aesthetic place to hang out and get a snack or drink. read more

BAMBU - Strawberry Cheesecake yonami with boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

I'm no stranger to Bambu. From up and down the east coast to California, I came to understand that every franchise location is different but this location is different in a not so good way. The taste, quality, consistency and service is all lacking. As far as their che, the coconut sauce tasted watery and the Number 6 seems like it's missing a fruit. It seems like one of those places where the people who make and sell the product doesn't know anything about it. Possibly another great chain that came to Richmond to perish. read more

So excited to see a taste of more Asian, more specifically Vietnamese, influenced cuisine in the area! I've been to Bambu several times in the past few weeks since they've opened and each time it was an adventure for the taste buds. There's so many items on the menu. My favorite has definitely been the strawberry Yonami. It tastes exactly like the Vietnamese yogurt in drink form. I highly recommend stopping by and exploring the menu yourself! You're in for a treat! read more

BAMBU - Left to right: Summer Delight, Strawberry Yonami, and Fruit Addict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Amazingly delicious Vietnamese Ché! My first time trying this dessert and the employee was very helpful in helping us decide what to get! Lots of different options, will have to go again to try other things! Very cute set up inside the establishment as well with games and seating areas. read more

BAMBU - Halo halo & fruit addict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

The interior was aesthetically pleasing and I received my drink quickly. But I personally found my drink to be average. read more

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Just wasn't good. Go somewhere else lol. I originally ordered summer delight Chè...which quickly turned into an avocado smoothie because my og drink was NOT good. Avocado smoothie wasn't exactly good either but oh well you live & you learn. Service was okay not the nicest but whatever. read more

Staff is super friendly and efficient. Has a boho chic vibe...i really like the egg chairs. My favorite things on the menu so far are the bambu halo halo, egg bubble waffle, and lychee refresher with added mango chunks. Can't wait to go back and try more! read more

BAMBU - Bambu halo halo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Good service and delicious drinks. Nice to have Asian drinks and desserts that taste authentic and remind me of home. Try something new.

The cafe/restaurant was very clean and bright. I got the Pandan waffle and it was really good, the texture is somewhat like a mochi and a pancake (not super sweet). The drinks we got were the Halo Halo and Avacado Smoothie. The Halo halo was okay (as a Filipino I've had better), but this is a great start if you haven't tried halo halo. Overall drinks weren't overly sweet, flavorful, and tasty. The staff was very friendly and service was great. read more

As soon as you open the door, delicious smells of fresh egg waffles hit all your senses, like walking into a cozy kitchen with homemade cookies baking in the oven... If you're not tempted to explore their entire menu after being greeted and embraced by that familiar smell, then there is something wrong with you. Bambu opening here in Innsbrook is fantastic but also dangerous because I will probably need to satisfy my craving for #13 Halo Halo once a week! There is no shortage of mango jellies, fruit gummies, boba, perfectly cooked sweet kidney beans, coconut strips, flan, ube ice cream, shaved ice, condensed milk, and yummy sweet goodness in every spoonful. And if I'm going to pay over $9 for a dessert/drink/icy indulgence, this one is absolutely worth it! Go! You will be glad you did. read more

I was ordered avocado durian smoothie, but isn't good like usual I ordered. Pay like $10 and taste like water.

Great spot for different drinks. Clean place, friendly staff. We got Egg Waffle, Avocado Smashed. read more

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delcious! loved their halo halo and the vietnamese coffee my go to place now! inside is pretty cute as well

I lived in Philadelphia before the pandemic. There was a Bambu in 600 Washington Ave. After moving out of Philly I thought I'd be missing Bambu forever. Now it is opening in RVA! I would recommend everyone to try the Bambu special. It is refreshing and not too sweet. You can also request to customize the sweetness level. read more

Amazing customer service, good atmosphere and food look great but we were on the go for some delicious drinks they prepared for us.

They have really good thai tea!!!!! That's my go-to, I'm obsessed. Employees are always super nice and the interior decor is super cute and inviting. read more

Atmosphere was so nice! My husband and I sat and played uno while enjoying our drinks which were so good. I'm going to take my daughter today because she loves boba. We drive all the way from Midlothian Va which is about 30 minutes because we can't find another place as nice as this one. I highly recommend!! read more

I was first introduced to this franchise in northern Virginia and loved it there, so happy they opened up here in rva! Sweet dessert shop with something for everyone. Love Che! So many different varieties. I love anything with coconut. I tried the signature bambu special and it's so good, one of my favorites. We also tried the pandan waffle, its chewy mochi texture inside and crunchy exterior but not overly sweet. My favorite I've tried from any location. I was disappointed they ran out of bubble waffle so we didn't get to try it. My parents love che ba mau, a classic viet favorite. Great little spot in innsbrook and kids love to come get dessert and play a board game they have. Can't wait to go back and try more! read more