Sweet Bamboo Boba

Sweet Bamboo Boba

Reviews Summary

Sweet Bamboo Boba offers a unique, customizable boba experience with DIY drink stations, fresh ingredients, and endless flavor combinations. The friendly, helpful staff—often including the owners—guides newcomers and offers samples. The vibrant atmosphere features free games, soccer tables, and family-friendly activities, making it a popular hangout spot. Military and first responders enjoy discounts. While most praise the fun, interactive concept and quality drinks, one reviewer found the self-service process stressful. Overall, it’s celebrated for its creativity, warmth, and value.

About This Listing

Has Food
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Has Food
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

545 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd

Severna Park, Maryland 21146

Hours

Monday 11AM-8:30PM
Tuesday 11AM-8:30PM
Wednesday 11AM-8:30PM
Thursday 11AM-8:30PM
Friday 11AM-8:30PM
Saturday 10AM-8:30PM
Sunday Closed

Customer Reviews

Sweet Bamboo Boba is the best Boba spot in Maryland, hands down. You can taste the pride in the owner's tea! If you're a first time visitor him or another employee will allow you to taste test and explain how to create your own, so what would be an overwhelming process becomes simplified and approachable. Based on their recommendations, we created delicious concoctions. We didn't get the chance to hang out, but this is an awesome place to enjoy! They have a great variety of board games & desserts, so I rec

Not only a delightful place to put together your own boba drink, but a super fun place to hang out! The boba drink options are plentiful and the drink creation process is very fun. The worker when my friends and I went was incredibly helpful, walking us through the whole process and offering samples of the various bases before we committed to putting it in our drinks. There's some pastries as well, a fun community board, fun tables to sit at, arcade games, and just lots of free activities to engage in while

We couldn't have picked a better place for our family to experience Boba for the first time EVER! Sweet Bamboo Boba is the perfect spot for families, friends, and boba newbies (like us!) to stop by for a treat and stay for the FREE games and good vibes! The incredible Father + Son team will walk you through the entire process and how to use the machines. You can have samples of any base to find what you like best. Enjoy FREE arcade games, arts + crafts, soccer tables, board games, and more. And don't fo

I wish I could give this Boba place 15 stars! Not only is the concept of creating your own drink from scratch the most innovative and creative idea I've ever come across, the owner himself took his time to walk us through how to have the best experience because it was our first time. And because I love tea, but I'm not extremely experienced with flavors, he took time to explain what tea bases went best with what syrups and jellies. My husband and I will definitely be coming back again. We LOVED our drinks!

This place is so much fun! Everyone was friendly and helpful, the flavor combinations are endless, such a cool idea! Would be a blast for kids, will definitely be coming back. Full video on my YouTube channel, Birdiewilltryit

Great bubble ?? Create your own yummy drink. Great ideas from customers placed on a chalk board. I love going with my daughter, she loves the fruity flavors, I love the brown sugars Boba with jasmine tea. Wonderful family owners as well. If you feel intimidated or have never tried bubble tea, they will walk you through the Boba buffet.

Wonderful boba shop! They were very welcoming and making your own boba drink is so easy! The place is also very inviting with games to play if you want to hang out. Will be back!

Tried this D.I.Y. Boba shop for the first time this evening. We were greeted immediately and walked through the entire process by a staff member. Customers leave their own personal recipe ideas on a special board if you want some ideas. I actually tried one of these suggestions and it turned out amazing!!! There's plenty of seating and games including a clear table where you can play soccer with your friend underneath. There was also a cute board to leave post it notes and free stickers to grab on the way o

This was the best boba experience of my entire life. The owner gave me and my friends a 20 minute tour of all the drinks and flavors, even making one of our flavors into a sorbet! I will definitely be back.

Love the customizable boba experience. Ben was very nice and gave us a tour and let us try different flavors. Great customer service. Would definitely recommend!

This was such a fun experience to mix and match to create my own boba! The people there are also so helpful, they had a little tour for my friend and I at the beginning, where they showed us how to use the machines, what each mean, and let us have a taste test before we made our boba. I would definitely recommend this place, though I learned, I am not a good barista, as I made my drink too sweet!

This was first time I've ever seen a make-your-own bubble tea shop and it was great. The staff there were very friendly and walked me through the process, allowing me to taste a few of the teas to help me decide what I wanted. I tried the rose garden tea with some fruit syrups and tapioca and it was quite good. Overall would recommend

This place is awesome. My kids love it and it's a cool place to bring friends for a unique experience. Many flavors and always fresh and yummy. I am currently here with 6 preteen girls and they're having lots of fun. Wish they had recliners or comfy chairs for tired parents!!!

This might be the best Bubble Tea shop I've ever been to. My wife and I visited and were lucky enough to run into the owner of the shop. He kindly asked us if it was our first visit and if it was okay to show us what was on offer and how to use the machines. The owner is incredibly passionate about tea and talking about their excellent methods of creating it; it was a thrill to talk with them. Let me be clear, there are NO bad flavors at this shop - every single tea we tried was phenomenal and unique. Cr

We had a great experience! First time there they walked us through how to use everything. They let us sample all the different bases and syrups as well. Definitely will be back!

Drove an hour from Easton to try the boba and 100% was worth it! Jenna, who was AMAZING, helped us figure out the machines since it was our first time..super helpful. Will definitely be back! DELICIOUS!

I absolutely love this place. Ian and Mia were so nice, pleasant and polite. They were both so friendly and helpful. This is a great shop, with Do-It-Yourself Boba, how unique is that! I loved the Mango Macaroons. I love the decor, with fun games for the children or the ?Child? in you and the cute soccer tables. This place is truly a vibe and the Boba is amazing.

Very excited for and happy with my experience at sweet bamboo boba. Place is clean, lots of free games and activities to play while you are hanging out. They have a bring your own Nintendo switch to hook up to their TVs (very dope). Plenty of options for your boba and tea desires. I got a mix of taro and Thai teas with boba and jelly. It was delicious. I love that you can customize your sweetness levels. Will come back for sure.

Delicious DIY boba tea, milkshakes, and pastries! So delicious, great family atmosphere. Super cool soccer booths the kids can play at while they enjoy their boba. Definitely coming back!

Cute, fun boba store with under table soccer, a few arcade games, and a bookshelf of board games. Good selection of options to choose from for tea.

Sweet Bamboo Boba Tea is a family friendly place that offers a large variety of drink combinations, DELICIOUS bakery desserts and an atmosphere that allows you to relax and enjoy your time there with your family! The Tiramisu Cake is ABSOLUTELY THE BEST cake I have ever had?hands down!!! I enjoyed it with an Iced Coffee with Japanese Hokkaido Milk Tea?SO GOOD!!! Bring your family here! It's a wonderful place!

Best boba tea so far! Delicious tea, cozy and clean cafe, lots of space for seating and playing board games. My 4 year old son loves boba tea and the owner made sure that my little guy had a wonderful tasty experience without tons of sugar, like lots of other places offer. Highly recommend!

Really cute and intimate boba shop. The boba itself is incredible with lots of options for customizable and the DIY aspect is lots of fun! Very interactive and fun. The store has tons of games and is a very fun atmosphere. Very polished store in all. This is a small business and fairly new so please come and check it out! You will absolutely not be disappointed!!!

I thought this was just a normal boba place but I was wrong! This is the first time I've ever seen a create your own drink and it was so neat. Really unique idea and the owner was so nice and helpful. Couldn't recommend enough. We will definitely be back.

Amazing experience! The guy let us try every flavor and helped us make our drinks. They tasted great!

A very tranquil cafe and offers free game options. Wonderful as a meeting spot with friends and great for brunch or date nights. Really warm and friendly staff, splendid and delicious sweet treats to choose from.

The drinks are very good and the staff have been very friendly and helpful! I like the wide variety of customization options and the baked goods are great. The owner (I think?) is very friendly and offered recommendations and for us to try flavors before making our drinks.

Took my boba loving niece here for her birthday and we absolutely loved it!! The flavors were amazing and the owner took his time to let us sample and educate us on the different varieties of bases and combinations. You can tell he is very passionate about his business!! We not only love the way our drinks came out but the overall experience!! I fear I've just created a monster bc she will be asking me to come back regularly lol ... Highly recommend!!

Amazing amazing place! You can tell that they use good ingredients. Best boba I have ever had. Customer service is amazing. Olesea showed us around and explained how to use the machines. She also gave us some good combinations to try. I really hope this place stays??????

We went biking on a B&A trail and this place is right alongside of it. It was our first time trying boba tea and we loved it! They have a drink for everyone. The cafe itself is very nicely organized with soccer tables and many games for kids and adults. What an amazing hangout spot! Highly recommend!

I really enjoyed the make your own boba machines. You can customize toppings/tea and the amounts. Games and deco make for a fun atmosphere.

Didn't know it was a make your own boba place (didn't know that existed) but so so cool! So many customization options and flavors. Very cool experience will definitely be coming back. The employee was very nice

I very rarely leave reviews unless I feel the need to, but this place absolutely deserves it. I love boba tea and deserved to treat myself after a not-so-fun trip to Johns Hopkins. This boba tea place was along my route home so I wanted to check it out. I got way more than I originally expected. First off, you can make your own boba tea! Think of it like a frozen yogurt place, so you pick the milk teas, syrups, amount of ice, and any additional toppings, along with the boba! It's so cool. You even get to pu

This shop was so fun! My cousin and I both got a make your own boba, a macaroon, and split a bubble waffle and it was all delicious. The prices are very fair and you get a lot for what you pay! The cashier was incredibly patient, even after explaining the process multiple times while we were there. The games and soccer tables were so much fun as well. We had a blast and will 100% be back!

The best boba place in Maryland! They feature a self-service style for customizing your boba drink. You can build any drink combination you want. I was told by staff that they make the boba pearls fresh each morning from real ingredients. Sweet bamboo has a wonderful staff and a fantastic atmosphere. They have affordable prices but also offer a discount to military and first responders. Mike and Lisa are great. If you're in the area, you should stop by.

We love Sweet Bamboo! Made a strawberry colada type drink for the first time 2 weeks ago, and I'm already back. The Rose tea was like hibiscus but with caffeine, a nice non sweet midday drink to have with a friend or to enjoy with the fam. Staff very sweet, machines and tables always clean.

This place is wonderful! My friend and I had a wonderful experience as we tried it out for the first time. The owner gave told us about each drink and let us taste each one. He was very informative and eager to show us his drinks!! They all tasted so good. The area was also designed as a fun hangout spot with friends. I definitely will be back again.

I'm fairly new to boba but after this visit I love it. The place is unique and creative with its create your own boba style, arcade and customer service. I cannot wait to come back with my partner she loves boba and enjoyed the one I created for her. Wish I could upload the video of the inside.

Definitely a unique take on boba since everything is do it yourself so you could definitely come up with some unique drinks. They also do a 20% discount on everything for military and first responders so your drink ends up being cheaper than almost every other boba place around if you have a job in that field.

I had a fantastic time visiting Sweet Bamboo Boba. They are super friendly staff and made the process of learning how to make your own tea super enjoyable! I had always gotten a smoothie at boba places because I was scared to pay for a milk tea and not like it. Here I got to try every single tea- the only down side was then having to pick one or two for my drink. I could drink them all! They were super delicious. The guy that helped me had to have been the owner as he was so incredibly passionate about his

This diy boba tea caf? is one-of-a-kind great! I've been here several times with my 14 year old since we both LOVE boba tea! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The pastries are delectable. We've tried the macaron, the matcha cake and the egg custard thing whose name escapes me at the moment-but it reminds me of the ones at dim sum restaurants. The one here was perfectly cooked. Flaky crust with a light custard-y taste and not too sweet. There are no hidden fees. You add what you like and adjust your ow

my absolute FAVORITE boba tea place ive ever been to. owner is amazing and helpful, every staff member i've ever met is super kind and friendly. the process is easy, fun, and their desserts are delicious too! cannot recommend this place enough, i make all my friends and family go here. i want to like matcha so bad, and i usually hate matcha because of the grassy flavor, but this is the one... it's the only matcha i've ever tried that i actually love. delicious!

The owner is a stand-up guy and former US army and his lovely wife is just as charming! Made all of our special needs clients and crew feel very special and welcomed

A delightful gem worth a visit by families and adults with a sense of fun (or who love bubble tea). This shop has two stations with machines for making your own boba tea ? or chocolate drink, or fruity tea, or or or... You can customize your beverage in a myriad different ways. If we lived closer, the kid and I would stop in regularly to try out the different options, of which there are a LOT! Plus it's fun to say "Pika!" as you press the Pokemon button at the end of the machines to seal your boba cup. Oth

My daughter and I visited for the first time today. The young man who helped us was outstanding! We were greeted right when we came in, and he guided us through the process of building our boba drink, even making recommendations based on our comments. Absolutely delicious results. We aren't in the area often, but we'll be sure to swing by when we are!

Just visited for the first time. Since we were new, we were walked through the process for making our own bubble teas. Then as we stood there contemplating what kind of tea we wanted to make, the owner graciously gave us a taste test of each tea and all his ideas of what flavors to combine. He was very excited and so helpful! Wonderful experience and our drinks came out delicious! Will definitely be back to try new combinations!

this is the best boba place ever! i love the diy sense and the amount of control you get! they just give you a cup and let you go wild. i went with my friend and it was amazing. it wasn't busy at all and the worker was super nice. i don't really like super sweet drinks so love the control you get. i will be returning and telling everyone i know about this local gem! please help me in supporting this small local business! :)

Went for the first time, great experience and very friendly staff. There were a lot of customization options and the drinks I had were delicious

I saw a fabulous review of this place in a Facebook group, before that, I didn't know it existed. We've since been in several times and absolutely love it. You get to make your own drink, it's like frozen yogurt but for tea. It's delicious and so fun! All of the employees that We've met have been helpful, were able to give suggestions, helped make something delicious from the combos on the wall AND provided samples. They have tons of games to play too. There is a discount for military. THIS is the place to

Worker was very nice. The selection of flavors and toppings was very nice along with the directions on what to do. I come here regularly and is always worth jt.

Stopped in for the first time today and had so much fun. The staff is very friendly and the shop is clean and welcoming! Everyone looked like they were enjoying their visit - what a great atmosphere. The gentleman who greeted us asked if it was our first time and took the initiative to explain things to my husband and I. We were given great suggestions and we both loved our concoctions. I also noticed he was very kind and patient to the children needing help. I will definitely be returning!

Cute local Boba shop, the staff is friendly and the experience of being able to make your own Boba is very unique allowing you to try all sorts of different combinations. They also have all sorts of tabletop and video games available to play with your friends during your visit. It's well worth a trip.

Had my first Boba experience today at Sweet bamboo and it was amazing! I have never had Boba before until today and I will definitely be returning! Ian was so helpful in assisting me pick something delicious for me and my little girl. I teach and train Muay Thai at the dojo next-door, so I was delighted to find out that there was a drink called the Thai fighter and Ian was right it was delicious! The atmosphere is amazing and so much fun, we really enjoyed our visit and like I said we'll definitely be back!

I love this place! DIY Boba ?? what a great idea!! Mix any tea and toppings you want, adjust the sweetness to your liking, add as much pearls and ice as you want. They also have delicious macarons and cakes, waffle cones and now Korean bingsoo shaved ice.

Cute place that is relaxing and family-friendly. I was greeted warmly by Lisa when I went there by myself the first time. She showed me how to work the machines. When I told her that I was looking for a coffee-based bubble tea, she let me try the tapioca balls that have coffee in them. After learning about all the options, I ended up making a cold coffee bubble tea that had their iced coffee, Hokkaido milk, tapioca balls, and the coffee-bursting tapioca balls. It was really delicious. The owner came out t

Whenever I go there's always the best worker there (Jenna) and she is extremely helpful to me as well as other costumers. I love going there and it just makes my day when I see that Jenna is working. She explains the machines and everything so well and made my experience amazing.

One price and you can customize your drink however you'd like, so definitely worth the value. The quality itself is good as the boba was cooked perfectly and the milk teas were delicious. Cute decorations as well!

DIY bubble tea! Not the best quality but it's fun trying different combinations?just mix at your own risk

This place is such a hit with my kids. We all love making our own concoctions and then playing the games available. We love coming here for a treat and just solid, good old-fashioned fun. Highly recommend!

I can't say enough good things about this place. Everything tastes good. It's such a good idea to make your own drink. We love the jellies and put a ton in our cups. It's fun in there! They have games to play and stickers! The pastries are decent. Please go to this store! We need more like it! Also, the employees are the best! So friendly and helpful! You can tell they like working there.

I almost couldn't believe that a self serve boba place was so highly rated. I thought it was just because of the novelty. Well it's novel, but it's also so customizable so you can make whatever drink you want to try. Not only that but base drinks are incredibly good and the owner and staff are so kind and welcoming. You're able to try all the flavors so you know what the options are like, and everything is so well made and so balanced. The owner really cares about the drink and topping options. Come here no

I came in for the first time and everyone was so sweet. They walked us through the process and let us try all the teas. The owner is fantastic, it's my new favorite boba place.

Sweet Bamboo Boba is the Best Bubble tea around! The do it yourself is so much fun and you can't go wrong with the flavor combinations. The staff was very helpful and extremely friendly. We just wanted bubble tea, but got a fun family experience and lots of laughs along with a delicious bubble tea!

Sweet Bamboo Boba is a refreshing oasis in the bubble tea world. With its DIY approach, arcade games, and transparent pricing, this family-friendly haven in Severna Park, Maryland, is a delight for all ages. Be careful for what you ask for, because you do it yourself here and too much syrup sounds good until you overdo it!

Very fun place - you create your own boba tea. So many options for flavors, dairy free available. They have suggestions and help if needed. I wish I had gotten two teas!

Lots of youthful energy here, I feel like the kids of Severna Park love this place so much for the fun games and activities and interactive staff and wall of recipes. The custom Boba machines are so interesting and great to make the exact drink you're craving. The desserts offered are also delectable treats.

This place is amazing. I love how it's self serve. If you don't know what to do, the owners and staff will guide you every step of the way. The tea flavor is fantastic, very fragrant?definitely not powdery. Also the boba is soft and made just right. They also have fun games for the family. Very cool hangout place in Severna Park!!

The owner was super nice and helpful, and the milk teas tasted great!

The most stressful experience I've ever had getting boba. I didn't know it was a make your own boba place, had I known I wouldn't have gone because I have no idea what im doing and you have to keep going back and forth around the place. My mom liked it though so 2 stars

Im a boba connoisseur. I used to live near Rockville and would travel to many boba shops every weekend across the DMV. After I moved closer to Annapolis, I had a hard time finding a good boba shop around the area. Often times, I end up with disappointment. Then I stumbled upon this place online and decided to drive there for my weekly boba run. I was amazed by the cool concept. You customized your drink...like literally. You go in and physically make it yourself. The base tea was high quality and the owner

Previously I had never really been a fan of boba drinks, but the wide range of customization options offered here allowed me to make a boba drink that I really enjoyed! The place itself had a nice and clean atmosphere; a friend and I stayed for an hour or so catching up. Would definitely recommend.

I've been here twice now with both friends and family, and its the best boba cafe I've ever been to!! They have the friendliest staff that walked us through everything, amazing atmosphere with plenty of games and fun soccer tables to enjoy along with the bubble tea. Wonderful local cafe. 100% recommend to anyone looking for a fun and enjoyable cafe/bubble tea experience.

The owner of this location is truly the sweetest and kindest person I've ever met. The boba is amazing and it is a lot of fun. I can't wait to visit again.

omg this is a must go, owners are so nice, the combinations are so good and the quality is amazing. and inexpensive too, flat rate of 6$ per drink which is so much better than big name boba places, especially since you choose the amount and combinations of everything. also have a ton of games to play and tables with a little foot soccer game underneath

Absolutely adorable, comfortable atmosphere. Very welcoming owner. He explained everything and was super sweet. The amount of options is amazing, everything from traditional teas to lavender syrup and different Bobas and jellies. Absolutely will be back!

Sweet Bamboo Boba is our favorite place for bubble tea! It's delicious, fun to make, and the staff/owners are wonderful (courteous, friendly, professional)! Great atmosphere, the perfect place to creat bubble tea and hang out with friends/family.

This is a really fun and cool experience creating your own bubble tea. You get to choose the flavor of the tea ( there's many different choices taro, jasmine, oolong, matcha tea and milk tea), syrup, type of boba, jelly . The owners are super friendly and always willing to share their knowledge and recommendations about bubble tea. They use the best and most fresh ingredients. They also have delicious desserts,cakes, and pastries that you can enjoy along with your bubble tea. I highly recommend this shop.

What exceptionally additive awesomeness to Severna Park! To be able to finetune your ice, sweetness and flavor combos is not only fun & creative (they will teach you the ropes) but allows one to be maximally satisfied; taste buds and all. Seriously, this is an "experience" not just a hydrating cup of culinary delight. In addition, the husband and wife team are so, so warm, inviting, great to chat with and never too busy to answer endless questions about the flavors, origin story, and discuss the best com

This is a brand new local business the owner took the time to explain and recommend good flavors to try the price point is excellent

Best thing since sliced bread, can't wait to go back

Such a cool place!!! The boba possibilities are endless and yummy. The space is set up for family fun. They have soccer tables, board games and cards. Cool place to bring the kids and their friends. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

had an amazing experience today. Superb quality, amazing price and atmosphere. Lots of options for all. This is an amazing place for boardgame lovers to come and get their boba tea and have fun. Family friendly. Would 10/10 recommend and will be back!

Finally a boba tea place where I can take the kids and enjoy something myself! Love you can adjust sweetness since most drinks are just too sweet for me and they make their teas and boba daily no pre mixed stuff love it. Our favorite is Thai iced tea yum

A must visit. It's a boba shop that allows you to fully customize your own drinks. The owners were present during our visit and they were delights. Great desserts and a great hangout spot.

this place was amazing!! you get to make your own boba, me and my friend went for the first time today and the staff there were so nice ans helpful!! and not to mention the drinks were absolutely delicious :)

Love my own DIY bubble tea! I've perfected my sweetness and am very happy with that! Fun atmosphere and friendly staff too!!!

The taro milk tea taste just like pancakes, it's so good! Staff was very helpful and walked us through the process of making our own drinks.

I took my daughter to get a drink. We had never tried anything like this before. My daughter is 4. And the girl working the counter took her out and showed her how to make her own drink. Great customer service ! We will be back!

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