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Bahama Buck's - Phoenix (E Chandler Blvd)

Restaurant Ice cream shop Health food restaurant Dessert shop Dessert restaurant Juice shop Soft drinks shop Frozen dessert supplier

Chain with a laid-back, island vibe doling out shaved-ice desserts & smoothies. People often mention cream, shaved, flavors, time, love, Bahama, order, staff, flavor, good,


Address

4910 E Chandler Blvd Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85048

Website

bahamabucks.com

Contact

(480) 553-7211

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (486 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11 AM to 10 PM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: cream (20) shaved (18) flavors (17) time (15) love (12) Bahama (12) order (11) staff (9) flavor (9) good (9)
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  • 5/5 Kimberly B. 4 years ago on Google
    It's my goal to taste every drink on their menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ornida G. 4 years ago on Google
    My first time here and the #FunkyMonkey #Smoothie was wonderful! I love the beach vibe and the fact there's games and activities to do with family and friends. There is so many flavors to choose from. I HAD to taste a couple of the #sour flavors, loved the strawberry sour. Definitely getting that next.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Geoffrey D. 1 year ago on Google
    Good stuff. I don't like how pricey it seems especially when it suggests a tip but it's nice with the games. My kids get all sticky but the staff is friendly and helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lindsey S. 3 years ago on Google
    Love Bahama Bucks!! Their snow cones are so refreshing on a hot Phoenix Summer day! I like that their snow is so light and fluffy- the flavor distribution is perfect and not sparse or soupy. I got vanilla ice cream in mine with cream on top and "princess sparkles." I also like the cute little umbrellas they put in them. Great date activity! #localfluence #organicad #bahamabucks
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hungry M. 4 years ago on Google
    Bahama Buck's takes me back to my good ol' high school days! The only thing that has changed is now I get 3x the punches on my punch card since I always bring my kiddos here :) The staff is bubbly and offered recommendations and told us about the daily flavor, 'zombie'. Hehe! I opted for a cup of fresh cut strawberries and chocolate drizzle, my son ordered the sugar free strawberries and creme. The strawberries and creme was refreshing and even though there are dozen of flavors to choose from, I'll order that again. The sugar free options are incredible and taste just like the real deal! My only recommendation is to offer Guava!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ella P. 5 years ago on Google
    Bahama Buck's has many flavors for everyone in the family. There is also smoothies and other things, it's not just shaved ice. I usually order a warheads shaved ice because I love sour things. There are also sweet flavors for the shaved ice like cotton candy and birthday cake, so you can get something sour or sweet. The service is amazing and you get your dessert 3-5 minutes after you order usually. Sometimes they don't put enough flavoring on the shaved ice, but if you ask for more flavoring at the pick up counter, they will put more on there for no fee. Overall, it's a great place to go on a hot summer day with your family if you're craving some flavor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A Single Mom's J. 5 years ago on Google
    Grabbed a Mango Tango smoothie after a sunrise hike this beautiful Saturday morning and it was delicious! I had no idea they also served Shaved Ice. Do you see the wall of flavors they have in the background of one of the pics? The staff was super nice and helpful when I couldn't decide what I wanted too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dorothy B. 4 years ago on Google
    Love, love, love this place. Get the tropical creme on top. You won't regret it.

  • 5/5 Ash A. 4 years ago on Google
    If you have not been too this place YOU MUST GO. The shaved ice is nothing like anything I had ever had. I got one with ice cream in the middle and it blew me away. The staff was friendly and quick to make our stuff.

  • 5/5 keekez 4 years ago on Google
    Hands down the best shaved ice, and i've had shaved ice in Hawaii! The staff are also very friendly and welcoming. 10/10 recommend!

  • 5/5 Emeric G. 4 years ago on Google
    I saw a lot of my past life

  • 5/5 travis c. 4 years ago on Google
    Well it has favorite cononin cand

  • 5/5 Nayely B. 4 years ago on Google
    So yummy

  • 5/5 Vrsa S. 4 years ago on Google
    Always yummy!

  • 5/5 Stephanie H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service and yummy shaved ice! I haven’t had Bahama Buck’s since college and it exceeded my memories ? I got a Dreamsicle shaved ice with vanilla ice cream mixed in. I didn’t realize a bulk of the vanilla would be at the bottom (assumed it would be throughout), but it was great.

  • 5/5 Melissa D. 4 years ago on Google
    Fast service and yummy smoothie

  • 1/5 Brenda Jones S. 1 year ago on Google
    I don't want anyone to misinterpret my rating. I love the products of this franchise and am an active supporter. That's why I raved to visiting relatives about how truly addictive these products are. The disappointment in the quality of our order and hearing them say their items were tasteless, as well as my own broke my heart. This was the first Bahama Buck's I visited years ago, and haven't been here in years. Apparently they've changed and not for the better. Money and time wasted, resulting in my credibility being a bit tarnished. Will probably not visit this location again.

  • 2/5 David y. 1 year ago on Google
    Typically I love getting a Bahama Rama Mama for the blend of the vanilla ice cream mixed with the slushy. Lately they’ve barely been putting any ice cream at all in it. This time when we went, me and my wife ordered two larges and in a 32oz cup there was less than a tablespoon of ice cream. You pay an extra $1.75 each and that’s what you get. Very disappointed.

  • 5/5 Michelle L. 5 months ago on Google
    Yummmm! The sour patch sauce is to die for! Bomb pop everything... Nerds... Red Bull infused. MUST try eryything!!

  • 5/5 SANDY A. 5 years ago on Google
    This place has amazing shaved ice and I just had their smoothie for the first time and let me tell ya! This was such an amazing drink. (#4 on the menu) the staff was so friendly and recommended different things to me and did not shy away from telling me their favorites. Worth the stop!

  • 5/5 Shifty S. 2 years ago on Google
    The cashier was patient and friendly, and they finish your order fast! Got my shaved ice just a few minutes after ordering.

  • 5/5 LaffLess 1 year ago on Google
    I really love this shave ice. The combinations and flavors were awesome, and I really enjoyed the way they stacked the shave ice on the cup, makes for good pictures. I an honestly not a massive shave ice fan but this blew me away.

  • 5/5 Glenn D. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun environment with lots of flavors and toppings for so many combinations to create! I enjoy it as much as the kids do! Tasty treat that keeps you cool you can't go wrong.

  • 5/5 Brittany L. 1 year ago on Google
    Large menu, best sno out there and love the mango dragonfruit smoothie. Clean store, employees are always on working hard and always friendly. Love all the promotions and point system! Recommend to order ahead on app.

  • 5/5 Shelley T. 1 year ago on Google
    The owners catered my backyard event and it was a big hit. They were easy to work with and my guests enjoyed visiting with them. Thank you so much!

  • 5/5 Adam G. 8 months ago on Google
    Fantastic. First time at Bahama Bucks. Got the wavebender smoothie. Perfect tropical treat Absolutely the best smoothy I've ever had. Not sure how they do it, but the way it's blended keeps it icey and cold for quite a while, but smooth and creamy with the blended ice cream.

  • 1/5 Jane D. 1 year ago on Google
    Normally I love Bahama Bucks but Friday evening it was run terribly. Threw out my ice as soon as I tasted it and realized that my order wasn't correct. One flavor could have been correct, I asked for natural mango and natural lemon. One side tasted lemony but cloyingly sweet, it could not have been a natural flavor. I am not sure what the other side was, except, also far too sweet. They did make mistakes on 2 of our 6 orders, and they remade one of them. I didn't ask, to be fair, to correct mine. We waited so long for the order, I was ready to leave.

  • 5/5 Erin M. 8 months ago on Google
    OMG there is nothing bad to say here! I love the shaved ice AND smoothies. Love the fact that they have healthier, lower calorie and sugar, options.

  • 5/5 Alex A. 9 months ago on Google
    Usually empty when i go into these places so i do get fast service. Sometimes if its a drive thru its a bit longer wait but still a favorite spot

  • 5/5 Jessica S. 9 months ago on Google
    Cool little place! I got one of their creamy smoothies and it was absolutely amazing! A very enjoyable experience!

  • 5/5 Juliana V. 6 months ago on Google
    There were a ton of loud, rambunctious, crazy kids when we went and only a couple of workers. They were whipping out snowcones like nothing! I felt really bad because of how busy it was and how overwhelming the kids were but the staff was handling it perfectly. The man who I assumed was the manager was doing an amazing job. I hope they catch a break soon!! Amazing snowcones as always.

  • 5/5 Ken B. 5 months ago on Google
    I've been going to this location for years and it has been amazing every single time. They have a huge variety of snowcone flavors and will make it however you want. I actually don't even get their snowcones anymore, though, because their smoothies are so delicious. They use real fruit in their smoothies! Oasis is my favorite, but the Mango dragonfruit, Mango tango, and Bahama colada are excellent as well. They have board games and card games kids can play with as well as a fun hook and ring game. You can also buy their flavors in a bottle to take home!

  • 5/5 Sara B. 3 years ago on Google
    I have been to 4 other locations and this one was my favorite! Mostly due to space. They have free wifi, so I would often come after work or school and sit here to enjoy my treat while working on work or other things. This place is great for a treat that's not too heavily sweet and a good break from chocolate! They also have sugar-free flavors! I personally love the bahama rama mama style which puts ice cream at the bottom and hawaiian cream mixed throughout your sno - I ask for extra cream. They also now have options for vanilla and chocolate ice cream. They got rid of my favorite cherry colada flavor, so now I mix cherry and coconut which is somewhat similar. RECOMMENDATIONS: Bahama Rama Mama Style (ice cream on the bottom and whipped cream mixed throughout) FLOORS: I have felt this pretty consistent throughout all locations, sometimes the floors are sticky SEATING: best seating out of all the locations in AZ

  • 5/5 Amanda&Derek C. 3 years ago on Google
    The people were so nice and the service was excellent!!! We will return!

  • 4/5 Black S. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice place to go if you have a sweet tooth. So many flavors to choose from. Mix and match flavors or go straight up cherry, which is what I went with. I'd suggest going with the smaller size only because they are so sweet. Presentation of the creation is done with flair by adding one of those mini umbrellas and a color changing spoon. The kids will love it!

  • 5/5 Riva Tan C. 4 years ago on Google
    It was our first time and will definitely be back! Got the smoothies and will have to try the shaved ice next time. So many flavors to choose from and servings are huge!

  • 5/5 Rosa J. 4 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and fast service. Loved their ice with chamoy and chili salt. My sister wanted more chamoy and chili salt, though. It was addicting. Everyone in our party of 10 was happy.

  • 4/5 Amber P. 5 years ago on Google
    I had never tried Bahama Bucks before today but I stopped in for a cold treat while doing some shopping. Honestly I thought it was just shaved ice but when I got there wow do they have a huge selection! I almost tried one of the smoothies but decided to settle for shaved ice. I had the sugar free cherry and for being sugar free it still tastes pretty good and I was not expecting the regular to be so big! Good value, comfortable environment, and great tasting. Next time I’ll be going for one of those smoothies!

  • 5/5 Heatherton M. 4 years ago on Google
    Never had a better shaved ice. With added cream, makes a great frozen dessert. Lots of flavors to mix, free samples, sugar, and sugar free flavors too.

  • 5/5 REAL Retail C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great product and service each and every time. Great flavor mixes also, get it with ice cream and cream - that's what sets it apart from other shops.

  • 4/5 Brian G. 3 years ago on Google
    The shaved ice was good kind of freaked me out that when you pay for it they make you tip them out right then and there and all they do is make what you order

  • 5/5 jeanne j. 3 years ago on Google
    The place was very clean and the employee was very nice and helpful

  • 5/5 Michael W. 3 years ago on Google
    Close to home best smoothies ever.

  • 5/5 Michele O. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious

  • 5/5 David P. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly and experienced staff, very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with flavor combinations. We had the mango w/ chamoy (fantastic). I combined strawberry with pina colada and added ice cream. (Very flavorful, reminded me of being in Hawaii) definitely going back.

  • 5/5 Jamaica 3 years ago on Google
    First time here! Delicious. Half sour / half blue raspberry w/ vanilla ice cream. Topped w/ jollyranchers & gummy bears

  • 5/5 Andy J. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place!! Orchata is my go to!!

  • 5/5 Leah R. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 5/5 M. R. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing and always good service

  • 5/5 Bernadette C. 3 years ago on Google
    Was sooo good. Tried it with ice cream and jolly rancher pieces for the first time. Was the perfect blend of creamy and tart.

  • 5/5 Gloria C. 3 years ago on Google
    What a great place to go and get a refreshing treat in this SUPER Hot days in Ahwatukee. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Abby G. 4 years ago on Google
    Michael and the rest of the staff are the greatest. They’re all so nice, full of suggestions and patient and ready to explain. Positive attitudes that can turn your day around!

  • 1/5 Travis W. 4 years ago on Google
    I didn’t even order anything that’s how bad the service was... One other person besides me and I can’t even get acknowledged or have my order taken. Honestly been to multiple Bahama Bucks and I would say save your time by going to a different one (which I did) as the wait time is long. Other then that I can’t say much about the ice which is good at other locations which gives it a one because this store would deserve worse. Very dissapotinted in this location

  • 3/5 Ashane D. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good. Sad I cant get out to them.

  • 4/5 Tha C. 4 years ago on Google
    Best shaved ice ever!! ?

  • 5/5 Jacob B. 4 years ago on Google
    My wife and I's go-to dessert place. Great flavor with less guilt! Not sure it's actually fewer calories but it feels like it is...

  • 5/5 Tommy P. 4 years ago on Google
    Man bahama bucks is our favorite summer winter any season ! It’s just a nice light dessert you can’t go wrong !

  • 5/5 David S. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty

  • 4/5 Irma C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great flavors.

  • 4/5 Nathan C. 4 years ago on Google
    go here right after workout and get the cup of bananas and strawberries hopefully without the icecream like i did

  • 5/5 Lyuba V. 4 years ago on Google
    It gets kinda cold around this time in Arizona, (I forget that) ..but I still find myself getting cold treats, like the "frozen hot Koko"... They give you double points on your punch card if it's below 60° ✨ aaaaand they use Ghirardelli chocolate! Yum!

  • 5/5 Cameron B. 4 years ago on Google
    So gooooooddddd!!!!!!!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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