I like creating my own drink/dessert at Bambu! Their selection of toppings is extensive. I like their palm seeds, red tapioca and pandan jelly in coconut water. It seems that their pandan jelly is not the same as before but it is still pretty good. It is a refreshing drink/dessert. The staff were helpful and knew their products well. They were willing to help customizing the drink (e.g. less ice, replacing syrup with condensed milk). The shop is cozy and welcoming. read more

BAMBU - Create my own: Coconut water Pandan jelly Yellow mung bean Palm seed Red tapioca Taro - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Vietnamese coffee and dessert drink place on Kingsway. Parking is plentiful on Kingsway. The place is pretty modern, with the wood trim. There is very little seating, so this is more like a takeout place. There are some decorative "swings" that are good for taking photos, that can double as benches. Staff are friendly. The Vietnamese coffee I had here was pretty strong and hit the spot. They also have smoothies and other desert drinks, as well as waffles. read more

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Bambu has been my girlfriend and I's favorite bubble tea shop on East Broadway; We discovered it last year and couldn't stop coming back whenever we wanted bubble tea! Our first ever drink was mangonada, which is also our favorite drink at this place. At first, we were overwhelmed by the choices they offer. They have many house-made Vietnamese drinks you wouldn't normally see elsewhere. So we asked for the best seller, and this was truly delicious! Very mangoey slush mixed with tajin powder, along with a tamarind straw--what a crazy combo! I'm very happy that they offer to put the toppings on the side if you request it. My girlfriend doesn't like to chew pearls, so I can take a sip of the drink and take a sip of the pearls on the side. We plan to try out every single drink on the housemade drinks list in the upcoming years; let's see if we find a new favorite! read more

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A friend and I went to Bambu together after they very kindly extended an invitation to me to come in for a tasting . We got to try Pandan Waffle, Bambu Favourite Che, Mango Dazzle Smoothie, and Taro Lover Che.  Pandan Waffle: Out of this world! The waffle was still piping hot when we ate it. Crispy on the outside and chewy like mochi on the inside. This waffle was incredible. I've never had a waffle like this before. An absolute "must try!" Bambu Favourite: No wonder it's called Bambu "Favourite". It really was my favourite! It was right up there with the Fruit Addict Che that I had ordered on a previous visit to @bambuvancouver , and which I had absolutely fallen in love with. Just like the Fruit Addict, I found that the combination of the ice with coconut milk and all the toppings made it a super tasty and refreshing dessert.  Mango Dazzle: Initially, we made the mistake of scooping from the top and eating this with our spoons, like it was ice cream. It wasn't very flavorful when we ate it that way. When we stirred it up and then drank it, the mango flavor really popped out at us and we were "dazzled" by it! Also loved the mango mochi ice cream they put on top of it.  Taro Lover: Yummy. If I wasn't already a lover of Taro, I was after I had this drink. However, we were feeling full already after having eaten Pandan waffle, Bambu Favourite, and the Mango Dazzle. Plus, taro is a starchy food so this drink was quite thick and heavy, which made it hard to stomach when we were feeling so full already. Should have maybe started with this one and ended with the lighter & more refreshing Bambu Favourite. (6 stars if they would only open another store closer to where I live! ) Service: Excellent Parking: Free parking lot, shared with other businesses in the same plaza Location: On Kingsway, halfway between Metrotown and Vancouver Thank you Bambu for an extraordinary evening filled with sensational flavours and textures that were an absolute delight to the senses! Special thanks to Danielle K. for joining me in this experience. I look forward to making more discoveries in the future with you! read more

BAMBU - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Little gem tucked in a corner of Kingsway and Glen, you can expect a pleasant taste of Vietnam. They serve tons of options ranging from bubble tea, smoothies and their signature chè dessert drinks. As we came during the heat wave, having something cold and refreshing was a must and I heard great things about this place so I had to check them out. As they ran out of the pandan waffle we decided to go with their ube ice latte and bambu special. Unfortunately they don't have AC so we waited inside our vehicle until the drinks were made. The ube mixed with the viet coffee was a little sweeter than I would like but I would go back to try out their other flavors. Not really a big store so you would have to sit outside if you want to hang out. It's more of a grab n go place. Parking can be hard to find if there are no spots in front. Overall a great place to check out in East Van. I'm sure you won't be left disappointed. read more

BAMBU - Ube ice latte and Bambu special - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Delicious hands down. The variety of Vietnamese desserts are amazing. They also have boba and other smoothies. Cute little ambiance, with nice decor. The halo halo was great, along with the bambu favorite and fruit lover. The pandan waffle is a must have!! It's the perfect amount of chew and crisp. The service was polite and quick. read more

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I haven't been here in a while so it was great to be back! Bambu serves vietnamese style drinks including bubble tea inspired options. My favourite drink their is their rose milk tea because it's not a flavour that i see at other locations. They have a wide variety of toppings to choose from as well which is unique to them. I highly recommend trying some of their bubble waffles and other desserts too because they are really good. read more

Only take-out currently with COVID-19 restrictions. Drinks might take a while to make as they also get a lot of delivery/take-out orders lined up, but it is worth the wait. My order: Pandan Waffles: highly recommend this! I came back several times just to pick up some waffles. The centre is very chewy (almost like mochi), with a nice crispy shell and a hint of pandan flavour (like coconut). Eat it while its hot for the best texture. Mangonada Smoothie: this is a spicy n' salty sweet drink, flavoured with chamoy sauce. Mix well. Comes with a cute mini straw coated with spices I I think (this straw does not go all the way to the bottom, so make sure you grab a straw from the counter before you leave). Ube Iced Latte: packs a strong caffeine punch (Viet iced coffee), with a smooth ube flavour. Consistency is a bit more viscous due to the ube paste in the drink. Great balance of flavours. Avo-Coffee Smoothie: super thick coffee smoothie, with an avocado aftertaste. Drink it while cold, as the avocado taste can be quite overpowering when the drink warms. Traditional Vietnamese Iced Coffee (not pictured): strong viet coffee with condensed milk. Perfect balance of bitter to sweetness. Great for caffeine addicts like myself. read more

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So glad I was able to try Bambu while visiting Vancouver, did not regret! There were so many choices of che, worst case you can add or custom your own desserts. I added durian to mine since where else can you do that? Definitely it's a bit more expensive than a normal Viet desserts but its still worth it. ps. Please expand your locations to Toronto! read more

BAMBU - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

It's an interesting Vietnamese dessert/drink. It's definitely targeting Asian people who like Asian food. The chewy items that have different textures inside the drink made it more interesting. It was quite sweet though and it had a lot of coconut milk so I felt a bit fatty and filling when I drank it. read more

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Hello my bubble tea loving friends! Grayson and I recently discovered a super awesome new place called Bambu. Bambu is unlike any other bubble tea shop out there because not only do they offer homemade toppings but they also incorporate Vietnamese influences into their menu. As a matter of fact, one of their feature menu items is Che, a traditional Vietnamese dessert. Another thing that sets this place apart are the swing chairs with durian pillows! As I have mentioned earlier, Bambu has a variety of toppings here that are unlike anything I've seen before. They have a bunch of popping pearls to choose from but they also have a lot of jellies. Grayson and I were most intrigued by the red tapioca and egg pudding. We had no idea what either of them were and when we asked about them, the lady who was taking our order gave us samples! Talk about good customer service! Anyway, the egg pudding is made with egg powder and it's similar to mango pudding in texture. The red tapioca is something unique to Bambu and it's not anything like tapioca pearls. It's red and the inside is a little crispy and crunchy. Now I don't mean like a cracker, I mean crisp like biting into a watermelon. read more

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I was lucky enough to be treated to some Che from Bambu on one of the hottest days of the year so far and it was a real treat to be able to dive into a cup full of coconut and chewy goodness. I am the type of person that loves having something to chew (different textures) in my food and I really loved how many toppings they have here and lots that I never tried before! First I started with the fruit addict that had almost everything you could imagine and my favourite was easily the jackfruit. I dont eat this often but its texture is nice and springy. I also liked the pandan jelly a lot! To be honest, all of it was good but I couldn't really identify what was what! I also wanted to try making my own and went with a nix of red beans, taro, lychee, red tapioca and grass jelly with coconut milk. I love grass jelly already and since I didnt know much about the other ingredients, went with some things that I was used to and I really liked their taro! The red beans were the big ones...so next time I think i will need to specify "small red beans". Overall, I enjoyed the che quite a bit because of the different ingredients used and all the chewing involved. I had thought the red tapioca would be a favourite but surprisingly, I liked the jellies more! I definitely recommend sharing though as its quite filling! read more

This place has bomb authentic Asian drinks and desserts and let me share with you some of my top must tries. * #10 - bambu favourite ($7.50) ~ this is my #1 recommendation when coming here, it's so good and flavourful not to mention all the jellies and coconut milk was bomb mixed together. 10/10. * Vietnamese blended coffee with UBE icecream ~ this was so unique it was a frappe with UBE icecream and it was good. The coffee itself wasn't too sweet but it was a nice pair with the UBE icecream. 8/10. * White viet coffee ~ game changer it was sweet and strong and creamy it was so good. This is on the sweeter side which works well as it's also on the stronger side. I really liked this and I'd definitely get this again. 9.5/10. * UBE iced latte ~ ok this was interesting. It wasn't too sweet and it had a nice flavour of UBE but I wish it was sweeter as it's more on the bitter side. It was stunning though. 5/10. * Combo parfait ($7)~ it was good. It was creamy and rich from the yogurt and the fruits on top tasted so well with the thick yogurt. It had a good sweetness too. 8/10. * Pandan waffle with UBE icecream ($6) ~ gluten free ，and I liked this ALOT it was so chewy and had such a nice crunchy exterior. I really liked the pandan and UBE combination it truly worked so well. This mochi waffle is perfect chewy snack and paired so well with the #10. 10/10. * Overall I really love coming here for their drinks and desserts and they have such a variety for everyone. read more

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What a gem! Best durian smoothie I've had outside of Vietnam. Rich in durian flavour and not too sweet. Tried the Bambu Che, as well, and although I was unsure about the murky appearance of the drink, it was light and refreshing for a hot summer day. The pandan jelly is deliciously chewy. Looking forward to try their other che flavours. read more

BAMBU - Durian smoothie with pearls; Bambu special - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

First tried this in US, and then was super surprised to see them here. The thing with BAMBU is that they make stuff I can't really find elsewhere, so its unique in that they have this market right now. The first time I went in the US, it wasn't that impressive but it might've been the drink - not a big fan of the basil seeds. This time I got the Taro lover. but they ran out of coconut milk! How?? We got it with Almond Milk but its just not the same - but being that they're new, I hope they get their supply management in order. read more

Amazing quality and delicious desserts! It's always consistent here at Bambu! I love their taro smoothie and Bambu favorite! read more

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Bright and clean with a large wall menu. They have a variety of teas, fresh fruit smoothies, dessert drinks, and coffee to choose from. The drinks come with two free toppings, and extra ones are 50 cents each. They have some interesting ones like the pandan jelly and the red tapioca. Some of these are even house made. I went with the taro coconut fresh fruit smoothie and my friend had the #4 summer favourite drink. For a regular size, it was super filling. I had a hard time finishing my drink. My friends was more of a slush and had quite a bit going on. I enjoyed mine more just because it was a bit simpler. I really enjoyed the pandan jelly because it was tender and chewy. Overall, I enjoyed my drink and thought it was reasonably priced considering the size and compared to other bubble tea shops. I would return to try some other drinks on their menu. read more

BAMBU - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Grab and go situation. Pretty small bubble tea place. Cute decor. Easy in and out. There's a swing, good for IG picture taking. Drinks were okay. Would come again if I'm around the area. read more

Amazing experience - nearly walked passed it by the look from the outside. I had two of their special drinks! Their Vietnamese Che was very nice They do have Wifi and some seating areas but it's clearly more for take away I ordered the number 1 Bambu Special coconut pandan jelly longan basil seed, coconut water, bursting mango boba #5 Smashed avocado Fresh avocado, boba, coffee & rainbow jelly & coconut milk instead of condensed milk Both super delicious Originally I wanted to have a coffee shake but they are already pre made with condensed milk - so not vegan Only concern: please change the straws!!! They might be more sustainable but I could not use it After less than a third of the drink the straw wasn't good anymore because of the paper it just does not work PLEASE change the straws!!!! read more

We came by Bambu to check out their Vietnamese Che dessert drinks. We got their Fruit Addict drink and would have to say that it would probably be better served in a bowl rather than a cup. We got a straw to go to drink and it ended up being quite a disaster as most of the fruits did not fit through the straw. In the end, it was much easier using a spoon and certainly was much more enjoyable. The drink overall was alright but probably would not get again. read more

BAMBU - Fruit addict - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Finally, a place to get che!!! Omg totally the place you should go to. If you are craving che or cendol, you should totally come here. They got plenty of che choices and even milk tea and halo halo. Do not skip this review!! Like this and spread the words. Cheers! read more

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Unique Vietnamese dessert shop - they serve all the standard tea/smoothies that you'd get at most bubble tea places, but their specialty is chè, Vietnamese dessert that's almost like bubble tea on steroids, where the focus is on the toppings rather than the drink. They have lots of options for both chè and the "tamer" drinks, and you can add up to 2 toppings for free or create your own chè, so it's easy to tailor the drink to your tastes. I got the Awesome Trio (red/white/mung beans, pandan jelly, taro, and coconut milk) and added grass jelly (which in retrospect was probably a bit excessive, but I couldn't resist since theirs is house-made!). I really enjoyed it, the beans and taro had a nice texture and the coconut milk complimented the toppings well. I will say that it was pretty hard to get everything through the straw. I know it's meant to be eaten with the straw, but it would be nice if they used cups with a more easily removable lid so that you could get those last bits of topping out more easily. I also tried the pandan waffle which was quite good, the inside is chewy like a mochi waffle with a crisp outside. I do wish you could buy only half a waffle since I ended up having to save some of mine for later because the drink was so filling. I ordered for pickup, so I didn't spend a lot of time in the shop, but the person who brought me my order was very polite. I honestly think the price is pretty reasonable, since the chè is really more of a dessert or meal than a drink and the quality is very good. This is really one of the only bubble tea places in Vancouver that I truly think is offering something no one else (in Van) is, which is really cool! read more

BAMBU - Pandan Waffle - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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A place with a variety of Vietnamese dessert drinks and snacks. I LOVE the pandan and ube waffles. Crispy on the outside and soft mochi like on the inside. They will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth and the size of these waffles will definitely be worth your $$$. read more

BAMBU - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A friend had highly recommended Bambu after she went to one in the states. When I heard it was opening in Vancouver, I had to try it. I ordered the Bambu Favourite consisting of red tapioca, grass jelly, pandan jelly and coconut milk. The drink itself was beautifully presented and the texture was great - the toppings were delicious - but as a drink graded on its entirety, it fell flat for me. Personally, there was too much going on and too little liquid. It was a hot day and I wanted to drink it, but spent the better half chewing. What remained after the liquid was gone, was a lump of sweet sugary leftover toppings which ended up thrown away. At $6.90 the price was steep, I would have to preferred to pay less and receive a reduction toppings and more shaved liquid/ice. The store itself is nice and clean, customer services was helpful, but didn't stick out as friendly. Overall, I give it a borderline rating between a yay and nay. read more

BAMBU - #10 on the menu, Bambu Favourite - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Vietnamese che is another great shave ice dessert for when it's smoking hot outside. This place offers a lot of choice and you can even make your own combinations. I wanted to try their Bambu special first, to get a sense of their flavour profiles. It has coconut water vs milk, which is a lot lighter and very refreshing, even to the last sip/bite. I wasn't sure at first, but the flavours grow on you as you eat more. Their home made pandan jelly is like snake-like shapes of boba but tastes better. The basil seeds float around like the little bubbles that were popular a long time ago. The coconut is also a lot softer than fresh cut ones. I just wish they would cut it a little smaller. There was lots of longan and it provided the sweetness if you miss it. My favourite was the pandan waffle. Crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. It reminded me of mochi. They also have smoothies and coffee drinks. I want to try #2 next time, which is the traditional multi-coloured che. It has coconut milk, so twice the calories. read more

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A bit on the pricey side for a drink but so totally worth it. The drink I tried was the mangonada ($7.35). It's basically a drink form of the chili mango. The mango smoothie is super smooth and super tasty. It's got chili sauce drizzled around the cup and topped with delicious mango cubes. The straw that comes with it got a tamarind candy which you can leave in your drink to slowly dissolve or suck on after. They also have a rewards programs - for every 10 drinks you get 1 free. They've only asked for my number which I prefer so I don't have to carry any stamp card with me each time I visit. Will definitely be back to try more of their drinks and the pandan waffle. The space is small. It's more of a grab and go. read more

I loved Bambu from the first time I had it in California, and then I found out they had one in Portland and Seattle... so I was pretty stoked to find out they opened one here in Vancouver. It does have bubble teas and slushes and a pandan waffle, but all I go for is their specialty che. The #1 is my favourite and has coconut water, pandan jelly, longan, fresh young coconut, basil seed - it's super refreshing and delicious and I love the chewy texture of the pandan jelly. My second favourite would be the #6 cause I love jackfruit, but this is with coconut milk and is much heavier and filling. It is a bit on the pricey side, however it is still cheaper than the states! Definitely give it a try cause it's so nice to have a dessert that is not cake, bingsoo or bubble tea - not that I don't like these too read more

BAMBU - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was very excited when I heard there is a newly opened dessert place in my neighborhood. Bambu features Chè or Vietnamese home-made beverages, dessert drinks, and puddings. With over 70 locations in the U.S., the first store in Canada finally arrived in Vancouver. Since the store is very close to my house, I just can't resist to come here more often. To read more, please visit: http://pigoutyvr.com/2018/08/11/bambu/ read more

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Was recommended by a friend, small little Vietnamese dessert place. Inside the restaurant is super cute, there's a swing set. We ordered the pandan waffle, #4 summer delight w pearls and #6 fruit addict. The pandan waffles are sooo delicious!! Chewy texture kind of like Mochi -- would recommend. One waffle was just not enough! #4 the summer delight, was yummy and filling. There's a lot of stuff inside the drink. Mung beans, tapioca, pearls, jellies, you list it. Last but not least, #6 the fruit addict. It was very sweet compared to the other drink. It also had similar ingredients inside, except this one had Logan and coconut meat. One thing I really disliked was the whole blob of shaved ice they put on top of the drink. Few sips in, as the ice starts to melt... the drink becomes watery tasting. Overall, cute spot. Make sure to get the pandan waffles!!! read more

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The ingredients are getting less and less. In return, they give you more ice. Shrinkflation!

Bambu specializes in Vietnamese Che dessert drinks. All the jellies are made in-house daily. I'm not a big fan of beans in Vietnamese Dessert Drinks but there are plenty of bean-less options. I had the Fruit Addict Che, the Pandan Waffle, and the fried jackfruit banana roll. Pandan Waffle - This is a must get!! The waffle is warm, soft, and chewy like mochi. The pandan is not overpowering but very delicious. Fruit Addict Che - This Che doesn't have any beans. It has fruit, jellies, and coconut. The fresh coconut mixed with the coconut water and jellies make it a really refreshing dessert. Fried Jackfruit Banana - This was very sweet and caramel-ly. If you like caramel you might like this. Overall, I LOVED the Pandan waffle and the Che was really good but on the pricey side. read more

BAMBU - Swing seating - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Bambu was such a great little find! The desserts and the milk teas here are so good, we definitely will be back again! read more

BAMBU - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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BRAND NEW CAFE. Soft opening this Friday! Super nice staff, the interior of this little shop is bright and super cute! I love the two swings! Awesome drink made fresh to order, i had the Vietnamese traditional no milk, YES 4 shots of espresso and easy ice. Great taste on the coffee! Happy happy.. You can make customize your own drink. Price is reasonable for the size and quality of the ingredient they use! Give this place a try! Had a nice chat with the co-owner, really nice guy! I really wish they do well! Support this small local business. read more

BAMBU - Waffle and 4 shots of straight espresso with shaved ice. Both worth a try! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

They have limited seating area, but a big menu with a variety of items. We ordered a smoothie that I thought was a tad too sweet (my boyfriend liked it), but we both agreed that it tasted more like blended ice cream or milkshake than a smoothie (~$6). The cashier also didn't tell me that toppings were free :( My bad for not noticing that on the menu. Everyone was ordering the pandan waffle (~$4) and that was the main reason why we came. Don't let the bright green colour scare you, the pandan taste was very subtle. We wished the waffle had more taste. It was very bland, but this was understandable as the hint of pandan could easily be overpowered. The waffle was crispy outside and chewy and soft inside. The interior was like a mochi so the waffle was sooooo filling and chewy, almost to a point that my jaws hurt. read more

BAMBU - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I came to try the avocado + coffee drink but they ran out of avocados. So I ordered their traditional iced Vietnamese coffee instead (which it is not). What I got was some kind of overly sweet and overly priced iced coffee that I threw out after finishing about 1/4 of the drink. I am sure their other drinks are good but please don't have this on your menu and still call it traditional... this is the first and only time I ever threw out a Vietnamese iced coffee (as I will never come back to Bambu) read more

Very cute che place. We are very happy to see a Bambu in Vancouver. Considering that this is their grand opening weekend, staff was very friendly and service was prompt. We ordered the Smashed Avocado and Mangonada. They were both fresh and so yummy. If you are in Vancouver and want to try something other than typical bubble tea, I recommend you try Bambu. read more

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Not that good for the price.. too much ice and not enough fruit. Bought 9 togo for the whole family and they all said it was okay. Maybe a different choice of drink would be better? read more

BAMBU - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We ordered #6 Fruit Addict, Vietnamese traditional coffee and the Pandan Waffle. Everything was delicious. The Fruit Addict was not too sweet, it's very delicious. The Pandan Waffle is a must try, it's a mochi hybrid waffle. Chewy-mochi like texture inside, crispy outside. The coffee is very authentic (I was born in Vietnam). HIGHLY recommend this place. 10/10! read more

I love Bambu so much since I used to live in the bay area. However, I came here twice and had very bad experiences. Awful customer service with pricey drinks. First time, I called to place my order, everything was good till I came there waited for 20 minutes, then the cashier told me they run out of what I ordered. Second time I ordered then waited for 15 minutes, then the cashier told me the same thing as "first time". The question is "Why couldn't you tell me in advance so I wouldn't waste my time waiting and come in..." The owner should follow the "good service" trend from California. Not coming back ever. Strongly NOT recommended!!! read more

Atmosphere: Clean, bright and modern. Price: Market value for novelty shops as expected. Customer Service: Friendly and served in a timely manner. Food: OMG I am so glad that I took a wrong turn on my walk and came here. I love waffles. I had the matcha waffle which was nice and crispy and soft in the middle with some chocolate. I was just having a junk food day and this hit the spot. They had a good selection of drinks as well, therefore, I would want to come back. read more