Short & Stout has evolved into one of the best places in the Capital Region for bubble tea. I've…read moretried several things - my favorite being the recent Strawberry Matcha Latte. I love how they let you control the sweetness and the fresh (real!!) strawberry puree in the drink is fantastic. I also tried an almond macaron that was absolutely delicious. Every time I visit, I always try and grab some loose tea. They have an incredible selection of everything from green to black, white, oolong and so much more. I tend to gravitate towards fruity teas and they always have lots of options. They also have tea accessories too. There are ample seats inside and they also have an outside patio. They even have their own app so you can pre-order food and drink items if you're short on time. If you haven't been, get there ASAP!

Great place for tea lovers friendly staff , good tea selection, cozy atmosphere, and the dessert…read moreare great as well

Pretty good bubble tea! I was in the area for a meeting and planned to grab a cup of coffee...but…read moregot sidelined by a place to get me some boba! I refrained from the milk tea and kept it simple with green tea with raspberry tapioca. Yum! Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely try something else next time I'm passing by.

I had a regular size lavender milk tea with boba. It was delicious and had plenty of boba in it…read more The shop was pretty busy but my order was ready quickly, and the cashier was pleasant. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm at the mall.

Wow! I waited over a week to visit this place because they were sold out of most of the desserts…read more They're so popular, and the owners take their time making new desserts. They have tea, but I wanted cheesecake. The cheesecake was excellent! You order online or at their kiosk inside. It's best to keep checking online to see if the desserts you want are in stock yet, if they aren't, they're listed as sold out. The ube cheesecake was creamy, sweet, with cream. The triple matcha cheesecake was very good, tasted like matcha, and best if you don't like dessert too sweet. Each piece of cake was around $10-11 would be nice if it was bigger, but it's great as it is because it's dense. It's so cute inside! Service is fast! Highly recommend!

The quality of my fresh taro milk tea was top notch even compared with many of the boba brands in…read moreLA and Orange County that I frequent. Honestly I was so surprised to find a boba shop of this caliber in Upstate NY. I can't wait to visit again to try more drinks, especially the guava series (seasonal special!) and the desserts. Service is fast, friendly, and professional. Many repeat customers, including some who requested complex adjustments with the brown sugar and boba, but the staff worked patiently and kindly with everyone.

We ordered the Tiramisu Cloud Matcha Milk Tea and a Chinese crepe with Spam, and honestly, both…read morewere really, really yummy. I'd rate both around a 4/5. Food was yummy and the matcha was on the sweeter side, which I enjoyed. If we lived nearby, we'd definitely be coming back! The interior is also super cute, they did a great job.

We came and ordered the jianbingguozi/savory crepes in spam and cheese, original, and two eggs +…read moretwo fried sheets. We also ordered the grilled cold noodles and peach oolong lychee tea. The total came to around $41 and it was great! The place is well decorated and the food and tea were very good. They make the savory crepes right in front of you fresh! Good and cheap eats!

Busy day running errands. Feeling hungry. No time to get home for lunch. I'm passing Taichi Bubble…read moreTea & Ramen. It's a Taiwan-Asian fusion-inspired fast food chain but I was down for this. It's been more than a year since my last meal here. I don't know if they changed their menu but I experienced a bit of a relearning curve in ordering ramen at the front counter. First, I needed to pick a broth. I chose Tonkotsu ramen, which is ramen in Japanese pork bone broth. Then, I needed to pick a protein which was shrimp and I asked for the meal to be extra spicy. It only took a few minutes. I could hear it being prepared in the kitchen. The young woman at the register was helpful and patient as I made my selection. Definitely convenient. The ramen was good. I got a lot of shrimp and I liked the little slices of fish cake with pink flower designs. The decor has undergone slight changes since I last visited. It seems there are better displays and more varieties of merch. It's still very clean, bright and cheerful. There are still plenty of young customers. Given its close proximity to SUNY Albany that should be no surprise. I liked the playlist, too. R & B and Hip Hop played in the background. Loud enough so that you could definitely hear it but low enough so that students who were dining--some in groups-- could comfortably hold conversations. I didn't plan to come here but my stomach growled. It was a nice, relaxing lunch that hit the spot.

Wow- this might be the worst poke we have ever gotten…read more The interior is beautiful, clean and bright, too bad the food wasn't. We ordered our dishes with two proteins- there was more cucumber than fish! I bring it up because I could actually count the 3 pieces of tuna and salmon in my bowl. The "wasabi" sauce is not only radioactive green but is 100% mayo- no wasabi flavor at all and SLATHERED all over the bowl. Service was great, but the presentation and the quality of food (especially for the money) is not worth it. Very disappointed.

I've visited this spot a few times back when it was Dr. Milk and decided to stop in again while…read morewaiting for an appointment. The new owners have kept most of the original menu and decor, with the nice addition of some European desserts. They were working behind the counter and took time to walk customers through the menu and answer questions, which was a great touch. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Looking forward to coming back to try more desserts.

One afternoon, I decided to run into sweet and bubble. I went in right as they opened and I was…read moreable to take a casual look at their menu. The person serving me, Ibrahim, was very nice and helpful. He let me try some of the Jersey ice cream, the banana and crushed Oreo flavor. Sounds like a strange combination, but it was actually very good. They have smoothies, milk shakes, lemonades, fruit teas, milk teas, and different desserts. I decided to get the Taro milk tea with bubbles and I added just a little bit of sugar to it. It was very good, not too sweet. I've never had Taro before so before making the tea, Ibrahim let me smell the powder that is used to make it and he explained a how the milk tea was made. Very nice shop. It's was quiet and clean. Could be a great place to go and relax with friends, or even sit with your laptop and get a little bit of work done. I'll be back!

Cute place that offers large selection of boba tea and giant sushi. Staff is fast and efficient and…read morethe decor is very modern.

This is a cute place. I would say i instagrammable! :- ) they have 2 screens where you could order…read more We ordered the tonkatsu ramen and i ordered the brown sugar boba. The ramen is OK but I think they could add more flavor. The milk tea needs more flavor too. It is so light that I am not really enjoying what Im drinking. The service is great. They give you your order right away. For now, this is a place that it's good to try or you want to hang out with friends but unfortunately, it's not something that I would crave for.

Staff friendly and helpful! Food tasty and fresh!…read more I had an Okinawa hot hot dog and my sister had chicken teriyaki The veggies and dressings were tasty and fresh. The Crêpe tasty and gluten free. Warm! We each had a boba tea! Earl gray and chai My sister is 87 and loved the variety! Next time we will get sweet crepes

Consistency is a standout quality at T-Swirl. Their rice crepes are consistently thin and crispy,…read moreyet strong enough to hold toppings and dressings in place until the last bits. Fresh toppings such as veggies are always fresh and juicy, and the crepe brulee has definitely become or go-to dessert crepe here. Their fresh tea is in keeping with other similar joints - it varies but more often than not stringent, so sweetening definitely helps mask that. Staff are consistently friendly, quick, and efficient, and it's a nice casual hangout spot. Long live T.

This play cafe in Latham is an absolute gem! We live in Brooklyn, but every single time we are…read moreupstate visiting family, we make it a point to stop in with our two sons. As a parent, the first things I look for are cleanliness and safety, and this place excels at both. It is incredibly well-maintained, spotless, and designed in a way that lets the boys have a blast while I actually feel relaxed. The onsite cafe is also such a convenient touch--we always grab the boys smoothies for the ride home! What really sets this business apart, though, are the owners. Michael and his wife are some of the kindest, most welcoming people you'll ever meet. They truly care about the families coming through their doors and make you feel right at home every time. Wonderful people running a wonderful business--we can't recommend this place enough!"

A little pricey but everything is pretty clean and well maintained. $25 +tax for 3 hrs. Food and…read moredrinks are expensive but you can bring in your own snacks. I was really happy they open at 9am! So many places don't open until 10 and my kid is up early. Also lots of play options. Huge "sand" and ball area, trampoline, screen game, giant slide, scooter coaster, little grocery and play food area, small train table and a peg board. I will probably be back again this winter when we need something different.

Solid ramen. Nailed the spiciness. Who knew mall food could be so good! I'd definitely come back.read more

This ramen is actually delicious. For me it just looks OK but I was surprised that it is really…read moregood. I love the mild spiciness and tastiness of the soup plus the pork is very tasty and tender. It is inside the mall so the place is easily accessible when you are in the mall. It looks clean and have a lot of choices. I have to try their poke next time and their boba looks good too! The service is not that bad either.