I have been going to this location for years. I drive almost 40 minutes away to go to it. I haven't been in awhile since they added a new location closer to me.but this location is still better with quality and Customer service is really good as well. One of my favorite bubble tea places in michigan read more

Pretty solid boba! I got a coffee milk tea and it was tasty but it was mostly ice so that was a little disappointing. Lots of options of chè and everyone I went with liked what they got too! A couple of tables inside as well for seating. read more

BAMBU - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

One of my favorite boba spots! I love getting the iced mango green tea with mango popping pearls and chia seeds, and my family often get the mangonada. The chia seeds make the drinks so refreshing, I wish more placed offered it. I highly recommend ordering ahead (online) as it's a small cafe so they get busy pretty quickly. I just wish the hours were a little better, it's hard getting out there on weekdays as they open at noon and close at 8. read more

I love the drinks here. I normally get a fruit smoothie with boba and jelly. My favorite smoothies so far are: soursop mixed with strawberry, mangonada, lychee, passion fruit, and guava. My other favorites are the Vietnamese Coffee (blended) and Thai Tea on ice. So good! Service is pretty good too. Ambiance is trendy and chill. read more

This Bambu location has the best drinks, others don't match how good these guys make them. The place is nice and clean, with some seating. The service is good, sometimes it can be a miss depending on who is working. But overall pretty awesome place read more

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There was only one person working, so it took a while to get our drinks. The taro lover (#7) was okay. There was not enough coconut milk, which resulted in the drink being too thick. Usually I complain of drinks being too sweet, but this one wasn't sweet at all. read more

BAMBU - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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Girl at the register was nice. Inside was just a simple tea shop and no lights. The macaroons were just Sam's club or some sort of pre-frozen brand. Disgusting. I got a boba tea and brother got a cold coffee both of us couldn't finish our drink. It was disgusting. Sorry - not authentic. read more

One word Mangonada. Seriously it's the best thing here. Each bubble tea shop has a little something special on their menu and for me, and after trying several items over the years, this is my go to. It's a perfect blend of mango puree + the tamarind straws which gives it a sweet/sour/tart flavor. You can still get your normal teas, juices, smoothies, and coffee drinks that you may see at most bubble tea shops with all the toppings and fixings to choose from. In addition they have some tasty mochi Ice cream. The staff have always been kinda "bleh" but the drinks are good so I've never looked too deep into their overall interaction with me. The parking isnt amazing, and turning onto or off of John R is always a hassle, but If you're ever near Madison heights and want a tasty treat, I'd recommend stopping by. read more

BAMBU - Mangonada! - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Ordered#6 not as good as before, bland and literally just taste coconut milk. Is it under new management?

I love this place. After we eat at the Vietnamese restaurant next door, we always get a Che at Bambu. I love their Che, so addictive. read more

BAMBU - #3. Awesome Trio, less taro and beans and extra pearls. So yummy! I love this place. - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Whenever I'm in town Bambu is always a go to! They have the best Vietnamese desserts!! It's something about the jellies, fruits, and coconut milk that make my mouth water whenever I think about it. Personally, my favorite thing to order here is the Bambu Favorite. My second favorite would be the Fruit Explosion. They both have a combination of coconut milk, fruit, and jelly that make for a tasty combo! I always mix it up and let it melt a little bit so it's almost like a thick dessert drink! I can never go to Madison Heights without getting a Che from here! read more

BAMBU - 10. Bambu Favorite - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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I was craving a Taro Bubble Tea so I went in to see if they had Taro Smoothies/Slush and they did! The place was super clean and had sneeze guards. The cashier was very polite and my order was correct. The bubbles/boba tasted fresh. It hit the spot! read more

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Despite my reluctance to try this place, there was something special about this place. And the special thing is that they had the best Honey Dew Slush Boba I have ever had! I kid you not! Usually I don't go for caffeine or real milk/dairy in my drinks, being vegan. And almost all the boba places I've been to, almost every one could not make it vegan. But when I ordered the Honey Dew Smoothie with coconut milk substitute and boba and rainbow jelly. It was not only attractive with the bright, vibrant green color and texture of the slush; but it also tasted amazing that you couldn't deny the outstanding quality of this boba slush! They can truly make it the way you want it, they can adjust the sugar levels of your drink, and another notable perk about this place is that they allow you to choose not one, but two different toppings for your drink absolutely free! I mean, who does that? Usually other boba places only give you one topping and charge you for additional add-ons. The girls working here were awesome in making my day even more epic by giving me epic drinks! I love this place and wish I can return, because they got me hooked! I also got a bonus plus they will allow me to earn free rewards for great deals and specials on food and drinks. Bambu restored me to the love of my life, the honey dew boba slush! Thank you, Bambu! read more

Lots of options for drinks: tea, smoothies, coffee, and Vietnamese desserts. Like that you can adjust your sweetness level. Plus they have egg pudding as an option. Stopped in August 2019 -- they now have Thai green tea. IMO I think it's a little bitter tasting, but then again I didn't add any extra sugar to my drink. No pandan waffle here when I came to order. read more

BAMBU - New flavor - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Their desserts are amazing and the service is fast and good! Very friendly employees and I love their taro waffle :)

This place is next to my favorite pho place in the area. Is a chain out of California. Drinks are unique and reminiscent of bubble tea. I would definitely recommend looking at a menu before stepping into this place as there are just so many options and frankly many people will not be familiar with half of the things they put into these drinks. A fine dessert, and well worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

Nice spot for Boba in Michigan outside Ann Arbor! After moving out to Michigan from the Bay Area, it's hard to find decent boba anywhere! Luckily Bambu serves a pretty solid selection of teas and things to put in them! It's just about as good of boba as you can get in Michigan, so if you have a craving for some good boba, check it out! read more

BAMBU - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

We started off the wonderful afternoon by heading to Noble Fish for sushi(shoutout to them for having bomb-ass sushi!!). The way there was a bit long, since they're so popular, so we headed off to Somerset Collection to shop for a little bit. After we left and picked up our sushi along the way, we realized that we were thirsty. We decided on heading to Bambu since it's pretty close. Bambu is a vietnamese chain, and this is located on a tiny strip. The parking lot is quite small, so we had to park in the white-ish building right next to Bambu. When we walked in, it was as lively as ever. The ambiance was nice and thet played modern songs, which fit well with the decor. The seating area was packed along with a line with many people. The wait wasn't long and we were greeted by a nice cashier. I ordered 2 things: a Regular Thai Tea with boba and egg pudding and a Regular Black Milk Tea with lychee jelly(for someone else). The Regular Thai Tea tasted so good. It had the perfect amount of sweetness and the add-ins. The egg pudding complemented the thai tea so well. 10 out of 10 recommend it!! However, the tapioca pearls(boba) was slightly too soft, hence the -1 star. Although the tapioca pearls were too soft, it also complemented the thai tea very well. I think that it might just be a hit or miss with some drink selections, but I can't be sure since I don't come here much. There are things that look good that I haven't tried, so I definitely have to change that. It's my second time coming here and this visit was so much better than my last one. Overall, I would come back here again. I need to try the other drinks and different flavoured macarons:) read more

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Parking space is very limited and small. The store is small as well.. if you didn't know about the place you'd probably drive right past it without seeing it. I like that they have options on their menus and different kinds of add ons as well. The place is clean and runs on good customer service. Drinks & dessert were good. I got the Vietnamese traditional iced coffee for myself and that drink, is potent. Like strong A F. There's that aftertaste of coffee beans. Which is what we all need to pull through the day lol. I'd come again but if I could recommend any change, it's two things for them, that would be their chairs and how they call out on orders. I had my hair down and my hair got stuck to the chair. It's that chair that will catch your hair and make you lose some strands *crying emoji*. Second, please have numbers added to tickets or receipts so it's easier to call on the person/order. Would be much easier than to say excuse me to each different person for each different order each time. read more

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I always get my coffee to go. I haven't tried anything but the hot Vietnamese coffee but it is hot and delicious and my go to place when I am on this side of town. read more

This place is a hit or miss depending on what you get. I have gotten bubble tea smoothies from here and it honestly was nasty. This recent time I went I got their milk tea and it was good. So I can say it just depends. The place is small with tables and chairs inside to sit and hang out. They have a variety of things there which is kind of overwhelming but take your time or ask the staff for explanations. They can always helps you with ordering. The parking may suck sometimes as they share parking with other shops in the area. Would this play be my first pick in the area to get a dessert? Probably not but it is a good alternative to when you want a variety of drink desserts. read more

2019-11-09 Bambu. Madison Heights, MI. Let me start by saying that there are not many Bubble Tea joints in SE MI, so I guess it hasn't really caught on down here. We've tried Bubbleology, Bubble Cream, Blossom Café & Bakery, The Detroit Bubble Tea Co., we've tried them at restaurants, and even supermarkets (168 Asian Mart), and none of them made the cut. Our neighbor told us about Bambu, so we made the effort the next time we were in the Mad Heights area. Bambu is located on the east side of John R, south of 13 Mi Rd. A small strip plaza with more than enough parking. Inside, the place is bright with light streaming in from the big bay windows. Tiled floors, plastic and aluminum tables and chairs provide a casual atmosphere. The place is small with a seating capacity of about 12 or so. The walls are painted sea green and wall art consists of their menu items. OK, so the place isn't fine dining, but I did say it was a casual atmosphere didn't I? A single flat panel TV sits atop the north wall, but it wasn't on so I'm not sure if it's just for show, or functionality. Menu boards are digital and by the ordering counter. Bambu serves more than bubble teas. They also serve coffees, teas, Chè (Vietnamese sweet dessert), lattes, real fruit smoothies, and juices. In addition, they also serve Ice Cream filled Mochi and French Macarons! The Milk Teas come with two add-ins for the regular size and three add-ins if you order the large. Drinks are custom ordered. You select your tea, your flavor, and your add-ins. There is no limit to the number of add-in's, there's just a nominal charge ($0,50 each) after your included amount. I was impressed with their menu selection, and hopeful that they know what they're doing. Today we had ordered a Jasmine Lychee Milk Tea with 2x Lychee Jellies, a Black Milk Tea with 2x Lychee Jellies, and a Awesome Trio Chè. NB: They accept credit card, but must be a minimum of $10 (2+ drinks). Jasmine Milk Tea with Lychee Jellies. The tea was light as expected with Green Teas. And I think my daughter went overboard when she had it flavored with Lychee and then added 2x the jellies to boot! The drink was overly sweet in my opinion, but my daughter liked it. I recommend 1/2 the liquid sweetener next time. I'd rate this drink a 1, just because it's Lychee overload. But that's not the fault of Bambu. The ingredients are typical (liquid sugar, lychee juice, lychee jelly), all of which is not made in house. So the only real thing that would be fair to grade them on is the Green Tea. Just about every Bubble Tea place (even those in Toronto) use a powder base, and Bambu is no different. There are different levels in terms of quality to the powder base that alter the flavor or scent of the drink but it was not discernible here (low quality powders are very aromatic, but not tasty). 4 stars for the tea. Black Milk Tea with Lychee Jellies. Black tea is on the opposite end of the spectrum from Green Tea. Rather than being lightly processed, Black tea is more oxidized making it stronger, bolder and richer than green tea. Black tea typically has more astringency and bitterness than green tea, thus, can stand up to sweetener and cream or lots of ice. if brewed correctly though, it can be smooth and flavorful. The black tea base with the Lychee was definitely a better balance than the greed tea. Still quite sweet, but the tea taste which much more prominent which made the drink much closer to what it should be. 4 stars. Trio Chè. Red Bean, White Bean, Mung (yellow) Bean, Coconut milk, liquid sugar, and Pandan Jelly mixed with shaved ice. A Vietnamese classic. The beans were good, but the pandan jelly seemed off (the texture wasn't right). 3 stars. Overall, the drinks weren't exactly amazing and blew my socks off, but of all the places I've tried in SE MI (and been disappointed), Bambu is leagues ahead of them. And for that, I'm giving them an honorary 5 stars for being "AS GOOD AS IT GETS". If you're reading this Bambu, add Mango Pudding to your list of add-in toppings! I still have yet to try Kung Fu Tea, Kuma Boba, and Kawaii Bubble Tea, but they're on my radar. We'll see if Bambu can successfully defend their title. If you would like to experience more, come dine-with-me.yelp.com I'd love to have your company... Bon Appétit! read more

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Chain joint. To the unknowing Michigander, this place is a franchise. A chain that's cranked out bubble tea and shaved ice on steroids for years in the west coast. So after a proper lunch with friends, it was time for us to get some dessert. I heard they sling macarons there too, so what better spot to have a little something sweet after a proper lunch. I get their coconut special and an assortment of macarons. I did mention to them that their macarons sign was sorta spelled incorrectly. Anyways, the coconut special was pretty good. It doesn't taste sweet, and it has a lot of coconut meat in it. The macarons were actually very yummy. Light and crispy on the outside with a fresh and gooey inside. Flavor is a bit on the sweet side, but who cares. It's one of the best macarons I've had outside of the Fauchon shop in Paris. Thank you Bambu. I definitely enjoyed dessert time with friends. read more

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Went here today with two friends, I had a "buy 2 get 1 free" coupon from the Save On flyer too which was great. (you can find those here, also: http://www.saveon.com/coupons/mi/troy/food-dining/bistros-cafes/bambu-desserts-drinks/346067) PROS: -Drinks were very good, and at $3.75 (add-ons like bubbles, jellies, etc. included) they weren't as pricey as the Detroit Bubble Tea Co. down the street (Ferndale). I still prefer Bubble Island in A2 but that's much farther of a drive for me now, as I live in Troy. -Huge variety of drinks, add-ons, and flavors. MEH: -Parking lot is extremely tiny. Bambu is located on John R near 13 Mile, and there were two or three other businesses in the plaza, I believe. -The place was a little bit of a mess - bathroom was clean but there was stuff on the floor, and there were some paper towels and things in the main eating/drinking area. It looked like they just hadn't had time to clean, or something. The place was very busy as well, it opened a few weeks ago I believe. I'll go back another time and try some of the other drinks, as they were tasty - one of my friends got a coconut lychee one that I liked a bit more than mind (almond w/ mixed lychee jellies). read more

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Sadly slowly but surely deteriorating... Used to be a hip & clean place with a friendly service. The latest visit - no Fivestars and no punch card offered. I've asked about it but the guy don't understand English (or maybe pretending?). Menus with post-it-note unprofessionally updated pricing. I'm ok with a price increase with all commodities going up in cost, however the whole store visit experience is going down hill. Drinks were made correctly which was the only positive thing at this latest visit. Likely this is my last visit. read more

BAMBU - Unprofessionally edited pricing on the menu board - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Not many bubble tea places in the metro Detroit area that I know of, so I'm happy I was able to stumble upon this joint. It's a small store (although can't be missed at night with the bright green lights on the storefront) with a cozy atmosphere inside. Maybe about 3-4 small tables so not much room to sit in there if you have a big group. The prices are very reasonable for the most part, and for the bubble teas it actually includes two additions (tapioca balls, jellies, etc) which I really liked since most places include only one. The amount of tapioca balls and jelly they put in are quite a bit actually. It's appropriately chilled and tastes great. Would definitely visit again! read more

BAMBU - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

I'm giving this Bambú place 5/5 stars because everything is just to its perfection Staff: The staff was extremely friendly and nice! That's one of the major reasons why I keep coming back to this place! They double check with you the order and if they get it wrong by mistake they have no issue to make a new one for you. They might be in a rush sometimes but it's a kind way of rush, just to make sure everyone in the line don't wait long to order. They even give you suggestions of what to order depending on what you like! Clean: Honestly is always nice and neat on the counter and the place is always spotless! Even the bathrooms are spotless every time I go in and if something is wrong just go to a staff member and they will make it right! Food/beverages: Everything is so great on the menu and they don't take that long to make it honestly Overall: Overall I would recommend everyone to go check this place out, is my place to go for Bambú, I've been to the other places and they are not as good as this one. read more

BAMBU - Mango, Kiwi, strawberry yogurt slush - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

GLUTEN FREE WAFFLE IS NOT SAFE FOR ALLERGIES/CELIAC!! I have celiac disease so I was really happy to see a gf item on the menu. Sadly, the Pandan Waffle, despite being delicious, gave me a celiac reaction. They must not consider cross-contamination when making it. I thought they would have since it was advertised on the board to be gluten free. So, if you have allergies or celiac please be very careful ordering from Bambu. read more

OMG! I wish this place existed in Canada (specifically Ottawa). On their menu lists macarons, mochi ice-cream, bubble tea, coffee (different types), and che!! I love their che and they have so many different combinations. I would come here everyday if I lived here. The place itself was very clean and has lots of seating and tables. We went mid day so it wasn't busy but I've heard that it gets busy in the evening. We ordered 6 things and they came out within 5 minutes. I plan to make another visit before I head home to Canada. I highly recommend! read more

BAMBU - #6 - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Normally I would rate this 4 to 4.5 stars but today (July 20th), the drink is exceptionally bad. I ordered Jasmine Milk Tea with boba. It tasted very bitter, a mix between coffee ground and tea leaves. I think the server did not follow the recipe or something. The boba was as chewy; it was kind of falling apart. And there were like weird brown swirl spots in the cup, which could be seen in the picture. read more

BAMBU - Weird brown swirl and bitter taste - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Still my favorite bubble tea spot in the area, my husband ordered the bambu favorite and I got their raspberry juice (muttled) with the mango bursts and the tapioca pearls. My raspberry is yummy as always. My husband is enjoying his bambu favorite, nice crushed coconut milk, red tapioca, grass jelly and pandan jelly. read more

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Bambu has a wide variety of teas and dessert drinks that are delicious! I would highly suggest stopping by if you are a boba/ bubble tea addict like my kids! Have fun exploring the menu! read more

I might be obsessed. I would be lying if I said I've never stopped here twice in one day. I am in no way a bubble tea aficionado I have no idea what "real" bubble tea "should" taste like - but this is good! I get the Jasmine milk tea with mango jellies - and it's bomb! Tip - ask for little/no ice or they but a ton in and you don't get as much tea. read more

BAMBU - Jasmine milk tea with double mango jellies! - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

I love BAMBU back home in Seattle so I was stoked to find one close by to where I was staying during my visit. I went with the passion fruit juice, as the offerings are slightly different at this location. Of course, this was a sweet and delicious juice but the texture of the passion fruit seeds just enhanced this drink. I'll have to see if I can find this at the BAMBU back home. It seems that this is a popular night spot for the under 21 crowd, as we barely got lucky to find a table to lounge around in. read more

Stopped here for bubble tea after dinner with some friends. I had ordered the oolong milk tea with tapioca bubbles, since I noticed the milk tea looked very diluted and i personally enjoy a stronger tea taste. My drink could've been a little sweeter and had a stronger tea taste. The tapioca was cooked perfectly; however, i felt it was definitely lacking in flavor. I tried my friend's mango smoothie. It definitely came out a lot better than my drink and would consider ordering it with tapioca bubbles next time. Overall, i felt the place was pretty average. Definitely on the radar if I'm absolutely craving bubble tea or some kind of drink. I'll give this place a few more tries to see if it can impress me a little more. read more

BAMBU - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

We came here for a treat before our drive back home and I was not that happy with my boba. Sorry, but my strawberry banana smoothie tasted like crushed ice with no flavor. My mom's sugar cane juice did not taste like real sugar cane juice but like they added a cup of sugar to it and the basil seeds tasted old. My dad's summer delight was good. The restaurant was very dirty sorry for saying this. The Bambu in Grand Rapids is much better. Let's go home! read more

BAMBU - S14. Strawberry Banana Smoothie: do not get this, it has no flavor - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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I love coming here! They have the best bubble tea and mochi that I've tried yet. I love their smoothie drinks with yogurt and It's so nice inside. The lines are usually long and the service can be a bit slow but it's totally worth it. All of my uploaded photos are from different days too, and that's not even half of the drinks I've gotten from here. read more

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Best boba in town! Full of flavor and quality ingredients. Consistent and never disappoints.

Just make your way here whenever you grab pho around the area! This is a unique smoothie spot with a wide variety of drinks to choose from. The bright colors in this cafe definitely gives you that inviting feeling. As simple as this cafe is, it's a great spot to just sit down and relax. I've never seen it get extremely busy (except opening day) so the service is fairly quick. They have a couple tables outside and some chairs so you can enjoy your drink outside. Though they serve a wide variety of drinks, they are more Vietnamese influenced, specializing in Vietnamese dessert drinks. They have several bubble teas with different types of toppings you can choose from. The flavor and ice ratio is just right, not too sweet but just enough to taste the flavors. They also offer Vietnamese coffee which is quite unique, and drinks that have it mixed in. One of my favorites is the avocado smoothie (they have two kinds). One has some toppings in it and the other is just the smashed avocado. They recently added in the Mangonada and it was pretty amazing. Full of mango flavors with the tamarind straw. read more

BAMBU - Mangonada - Vietnamese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Food good. It's consistent with other locations in other states :) it's really refreshing, especially after eating at the pho place next door. read more