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Bambu - Desserts, Coffee, Drinks
949 McLaughlin Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, United States
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Bambu - Desserts, Coffee, Drinks
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Pa
Review β„–1

Bambu at this location offer better taste than other location, that’s my own opinion. However, the cashier people is not as sweet as their dessert πŸ˜….Must try Bambu special and avocado smash.

Si
Review β„–2

Love their drink

Ri
Review β„–3

All the Che are wonderful, especially Che Ba Mau.

To
Review β„–4

Favorite since childhood is D4! You get the best of everything. Its much cheaper to go in and order than using Door Dash

Na
Review β„–5

Vietnamese desserts galore! Plus super strong Vietnamese coffee!

Yo
Review β„–6

Great varieties, fast server,, fast process... great parking

BH
Review β„–7

Mmmmmmm!!!! Taro smoothie with egg pudding and boba is a must try !!!!

Al
Review β„–8

Looked busy and long lines. Popular fruit drinks

Ti
Review β„–9

I saw cashiers girl wearing gloves collected moneys in /out and then she got 3 cups deeply her fingers inside cups how do you thinks special covid-19 ????????

Ka
Review β„–10

Rudest cashier I have ever met. No one is making you come in to work during this shelter in place. But if you choose to come in to work, then be nice to your customers. Theyre the reason why you still have a job. Come to think of it, a boba place is NOT an essential business. Will definitely report you for staying open even tho youre not an essential business.

Mi
Review β„–11

Best pho in sanjose. Mazimike

Vu
Review β„–12

Recently changed names from Bambu but mostly the same items. D4 is my favorite

sh
Review β„–13

This place is terrible, first of all they aren’t really bambu tea so don’t get your hopes up, they are also rude and messed up on are drinks. DO NOT GO HERE

hu
Review β„–14

Quick service as long as it’s not too busy. They’ve mastered how neatly their desserts are designed! Loved the desserts, my favorite is #10. Lots of Asian people and Asian desserts! Pleased with this amazing place! :)

tr
Review β„–15

Very good exotic Vietnamese dessert, great for a hot day. If you had not yet it, you should.

Je
Review β„–16

I just placed an order from Doordash today from Bambu Mclaughlin. Omg, all of them are bad, rotten beans, and bad coconut milk. So disappointed, and I called store, no apology at all, just ask if I want to pick up another one. No way, I dont want to take risk of having another bad case.

Je
Review β„–17

BEST MANGO SMOOTHIE EVER !!! and the avocado smash is bomb too !!

Ya
Review β„–18

My mom likes to go there, saying that she gets real desserts here and the materials take up more than half of her drink. Recommended for people seeking a dessert and a drink.

Fr
Review β„–19

Cordial service, fresh goods nice place.

Ga
Review β„–20

Id give this place like a month or two before it becomes impossible to stand in line without having to wait hours and hours. This place has got the art of dessert mastered. Everything was so clean and tasty. The tea was amazing, the ice was shaved perfectly, the ice cream was soft as a babys bottom, the match tiramisu packed an authentic punch. I hope I can come back in a couple weeks and not feel like Im waiting for a ride at Disneyland.

ph
Review β„–21

This is a good place to have some sweet drink. They have variety of drink including vietnamese ice coffee. However, this is small place so not good for big group. I gave this 4 stars cause the lady serve my drink not really friendly.

Ho
Review β„–22

Variety of desert. One of the best Vietnamese desert in San Jose

Ge
Review β„–23

Delicious avocado smoothies πŸ˜‹

Th
Review β„–24

I love their Taro Coconut smoothie. Its just super cool and re-hydrate you right away in a hot summer day.Their che is pretty good too. Im not a big fan of sweet treat so thats all I can say for now

An
Review β„–25

You can also get a drink that taste similar to cendol! 🍧

Lo
Review β„–26

The most amazing Vietnamese dessert place ever! I love everything about this place, and all of their desserts are always fresh and good. The quality is consistent every single time.

Ja
Review β„–27

The drinks are always refreshing here. The workers are friendly and the service is fast. The place is pretty clean and they have a wode variety if cold refreshments. :) The place next door is pretty loud since you can hear it from the wall but its not bothersome.

Hu
Review β„–28

Great place for Vietnamse deserts. Taste is very fresh. Moka coffee has very nice flavour.

Kh
Review β„–29

This location is terrible service I never see. I come there and wait for someone come to the front and take the order but I keep waiting nobody coming and I look in the I saw three people play around the phone and talking I start call them 1, 2 even 3,4 time but they still talk and play the phone so I have to come to employee door to call them then the lady come out and say something in my back by Vietnamese language and she didn’t I understand it I’m so angry that why I walk away with no order so the owner please check the camera to see how your employee service and please retraining, Thanks you.

Hu
Review β„–30

Very sweet.need to request 50% sweetness

M.
Review β„–31

Bambu has a humongous selection of drinks. Drink or chew yourself around the menu. This location doesnt seem as clean as other locations particularly after visiting the restroom and seeing some of the toppings in containers without lids. Also, doesnt have the electronic frequent reward system here. Lighted photos on one side, drink poster on the door, menu above makes it difficult to figure out what to order, or whether you are missing out on the drink of a lifetime that may actually be found here but that you didnt spend an extra 5 minutes to decipher.

He
Review β„–32

Decent but imo a little too sweet.

yv
Review β„–33

Authentic pho

Vi
Review β„–34

Nice place with too much kind of beverages, snacks, and desserts. I really like Khuc Bach sweet gruel, and will be back in a near time.

Va
Review β„–35

Its always really crowded here! The line is literally out the door sometimes because the cash register is so close to the door. The che and other desserts are pretty good. I like how the consistency of the desserts is constant; I dont have to worry about getting rock hard jellies like when I order che at other places. This place is cash only so make sure to bring some when youre craving Vietnamese desserts.

A
Review β„–36

Gooe

He
Review β„–37

Good

Ho
Review β„–38

Good variety of desserts and drinks. Cash only.

Ri
Review β„–39

Most disappointing of the three Bambu locations I’ve visited (this, Sunnyvale, and Millbrae). Cash only and a very minimal snack menu.I also just am not a huge fan of Bambu on the whole because of the lack of option to turn down the sweetness level on ones drinks.

Fr
Review β„–40

Bambu special!! You have to get it

Ju
Review β„–41

Good price good desert

Ha
Review β„–42

Love their #10 drinks.

Lo
Review β„–43

Great drinks fast service

We
Review β„–44

Nice place not as cozy as sunnyvale location but their tea is great

AM
Review β„–45

DRINKS:#1 = Yup starting to grow on me. #1 has so much crazy stuff inside tho#6 = So refreshing.. starting to grow on mePassion Fruit Milk Tea = very sweet, not badSERVICE:The girl working the register was nice and friendly :)ATMOSPHERE:small typical boba drink cafe, no outrageously loud bright colors though. Lots of small tables, and two couch seatings. Two patio table too. Next door usually bumps some good house music to add to the fun haha.

Sv
Review β„–46

Good pearl drink place, a lot of asian people here, typically a good sign.

Al
Review β„–47

Good

Se
Review β„–48

My very first BAMBU was the one in San Mateo and I went for the boba... which was, after a ShareTea experience, only a-okay. Nothing special.This time, however, I went to their original destination in San Jose and tried che, their dessert. Spot on! I got the BAMBU Special which comes with coconut milk, glass jelly, pandan jelly, and basil seed. Looks funny, but tastes great - especially the with the frozen topping it also looks awesome.Im definitely back for more and to make my way through the menu!

Nh
Review β„–49

Love the yogurt and ice coffee . Multiple choice of desert.

Li
Review β„–50

Definitely love the lychee and lime berry smoothies with pearls. this is something id go for on a nice day! :) Litchi

Fr
Review β„–51

Good

De
Review β„–52

The price has increased quite a bit and they charge you if you use credit card which is illegal!

SP
Review β„–53

Its a good place

Qu
Review β„–54

Too slow when taking order

An
Review β„–55

Tasty

Ni
Review β„–56

Good desert place

Je
Review β„–57

Love that place and their drinks!

An
Review β„–58

I like this

du
Review β„–59

Good desserts for me...

St
Review β„–60

Best Vietnamese Dessert Drinks

Ha
Review β„–61

Yummy!

Hu
Review β„–62

Bad service. Wont answer your question. Did not care about customers

FU
Review β„–63

Nice place and drinks

Ti
Review β„–64

Absolutely delicious

Wi
Review β„–65

Indifferent staff.

R
Review β„–66

Good drinks!

Qu
Review β„–67

Good

Je
Review β„–68

Love it

An
Review β„–69

Ok

Sh
Review β„–70

#10 oh yes!

Bo
Review β„–71

Yummy

Si
Review β„–72

Rich food, space outside the premises and friendly attention and ample parking

Ke
Review β„–73

Good che!

Al
Review β„–74

The drinks are very good but the cashiers always make mistakes when taking the orders

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4.1 Rating
  • Address:949 McLaughlin Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, United States
  • Site:https://drinkbambu.com/find-bambu
  • Phone:+1 408-283-9666
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
  • Dessert restaurant
  • Dessert shop
  • Tea house
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–7PM
  • Thursday:8AM–10PM
  • Friday:8AM–10PM
  • Saturday:8AM–10PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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