Blended Bistro Boba - Orlando

This was my first visit and I have mixed feelings. The aesthetic is well-curated and the music was at a good level. However, the staff was not friendly or helpful at all. When I entered, I was the only customer? only one person looked at me, but didn?t move the wall they were leaning on. No one greeted me; no smile or greeting when I reached the counter to order either; not even when said, ?Hi! How are you ?? I didn?t realize their featured menu didn?t have pre-set boba drinks (you choose your base drink and add the flavors). I mentioned that I wasn?t familiar with the way boba drinks were made and usually order off a pre-set menu at other places. The cashier (guy with medium length black hair) didn?t try to be helpful at all. He just looked in disgust and boredom, telling me, ?you can just order whatever. Boba can be added to any drink?. While I tried to figure out my order (remember, I?m the only customer here), he just ignored me and didn?t try to help or make any suggestions. My drink was made quickly. However, the staff member (younger african American girl) that handed me my order did it wordlessly and without a smile. I said ?thank you? and tried to make eye contact, but she just walked off (still with barely any interaction with me), got a straw, handed to me, and walked off again. I want to try this place again bc the menu variety looks really cool and I?m in this area frequently, but I don?t like how ignored I felt and the lack of basic, polite customer service.

The food is good but what happened to the restaurant? A friend had been to Blended Bistro before and suggested we have dinner there a couple of weeks ago. I looked up the restaurant and saw the photos; it looks like a hip and trendy space with impressive dishes. ATMOSPHERE (2): When we walked in, I got the impression they were still in the process of building out and decorating the space. Boxes were piled up alongside the back wall. Christmas pillows were strewn on the benches. Some tables were dirty and askew. The restaurant looked nothing like the pictures I saw online. The bathroom needed to be cleaned and updated. FOOD (4): The food was good and flavorful. The vegetables were fresh. Meats were seasoned and tasty though not the most tender. The spring rolls and wontons seemed to be the standard product you find in most restaurants but were prepared well. The Banh Mi bread was awesome...a crunchy exterior with a soft, tender bread on the inside. VALUE (5): Serving sizes were average. They provide a good meal for the price.

The food is absolutely great at this place! The seasoned tofu fried rice tasted authentic, very yummy! Their bao bread was so soft and fluffy in texture. The summer rolls were very fresh too! As for the tea, I recommend the butterfly pea tea with cheese mouse on top you can add boba or not. They?ve got lots of food and drink choices!

Amazing food and great staff. Very recommended for those who want lunch, coffee or tea!!

The food is good, but what happened to the restaurant? A friend had been to Blended Bistro and suggested we eat there a few weeks ago. I saw the restaurant and saw the pictures; it looks like a hip and trendy room with impressive dishes. ATMOSPHERE (2): When we came in, I got the impression that they were still in the process of building and decorating the room. The boxes were stacked up next to the rear wall. Christmas pillows were painted on the benches. Some tables were dirty and in demand. The restaurant didn't look like the pictures I saw online. The bathroom must be cleaned and updated. FOOD (4): The food was good and tasteful. The vegetables were fresh. Meat was seasoned and tasty, but not the tenderest. The spring rolls and wins seemed to be the standard product you find in most restaurants, but were well prepared. The Banh Mi bread was fantastic... a crispy exterior with a soft, delicate bread on the inside. VALUE (5): The serving sizes were average. They offer a good meal for the price.