Short & Stout has evolved into one of the best places in the Capital Region for bubble tea. I've tried 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! read more

Short and Stout Tea - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

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

Short and Stout Tea - Great place if you love tea. Very friendly and helpful staff - Bubble Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Fantastic service, first off. Secondly, great matcha and bubble milk tea. We didn't venture upstairs because the first floor is super cute and had seating enough for everyone. Great decor as well. Lots of selections and the individually wrapped food looked tasty. read more

Short and Stout Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

My friends took me to Short and Stout recently, and I was blown away by how adorable the tea house is. It's much larger inside than I expected, and it's clear that so much thought has gone into every detail--from the paintings on the wall to the history of tea displays, and even the cute items and teas available in the shop. There's a cozy tea lounge and plenty of seating upstairs, where I noticed many people working as well. What really caught my eye were the fun, creative flavors they offer! They have sundae bubble teas like pumpkin pie, banana split, cookies 'n' cream, and even fruity pebbles. I was so impressed and excited to try them. I had the coffee bubble tea, which was delicious, and the taro sundae was equally amazing. Besides their 150 different kinds of tea (crazy, right?!), they also serve light snacks. I tried the macarons, mochi waffle, and mochi--all of which tasted great. They also have savory snacks like dumplings, which I didn't try but looked tempting. The staff was incredibly sweet and helpful! If you're really into tea, they even offer workshops, which I thought was a nice touch. This is probably my favorite bubble tea spot--it's so cute and the variety is unbeatable! read more

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Once again, these guys seem to have all the ingredients to be the best in the biz but to me, aren't. The two biggest issues that stand out are the tea and the boba. At some point, their tea started losing flavour and becoming weak, as if they weren't using enough tea leaves for a fuller flavour, which they once had and which is why I know they have what it takes to brew consistently full-flavoured teas. Is there one or more reason for this? I don't know. Now, the boba. Theirs is usually consistently cooked and flavoured well, but they just don't give me enough. Naturally, this was particularly noticeable whenever I got a large tea. So much so that I commented to a staff one day and gently asked if I could get a few more. The response was that they had adjusted the serving size based on customer feedback (clearly not mine), and that if I wanted more, "you can pay extra." Sure, but it's hard to imagine that most, or any, customer would offer less vs more boba. Then, if most all of their customers truly prefer less boba and I'm the only customer who offers a little more, wouldn't it be reasonable to give just that one customer a little bit extra boba in the name of goodwill and customer service? I wouldn't even mention the tone of the staff's voice when she said what she said. I hope they continue to improve and be successful, but this store wouldn't be at the top of my list when I'm next craving boba tea or asked for recommendation. read more

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This is my FAVORITE place to visit for tea. Joyce and Matt are two of the kindest people my family have ever met and their kindness is reflected in the entire SST team. I think, I have been a regular patron since 2012! Short and Stout honors tea and tea producers. While they have a wide selection of blended teas, they have a respectable selection for tea purists. Sometimes I come in for a pot of osmanthus oolong. Other times I come for salted caramel puerh latte. They make amazing sweet and savory pastries. My favorites are the chicken yellow curry puff, the veggie rolls, and of course the macrons. I cannot believe that I have never reviewed them. While I have many pics from over the years, I am just sharing my latest one. If you are visiting the area and your love tea, just go. You deserve it . read more

Short and Stout Tea - Yellow Curry chicken puff, veggie samosas, veggie spring rolls, tropic ginger twister, mango -passionfruit tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

If you are interested in trying a unique variety of teas I would definitely recommend Short and Stout Tea Company. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable on the different teas available. Cute and quiet spot. read more

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I'm not an avid tea drinker, but my son is, and he told me about this place. So, I decided to check it out when I was back home for a week. The girl at the counter was patient with me as I asked a lot of questions and changed my mind a couple of times on what drink I wanted. I decided on the strawberry guava quencher, sweetened with honey, and , wow, it was so good. I bought a couple of sample packs to take home. I'd definitely give this place a try. They do have a retail section. read more

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While we were visiting the "Capital Region" my daughter (18yo, big boba/bubble tea connoisseur) found this place online. She selected it from among many options based on their website & reviews. It was a great choice. We REALLY loved the iced milk teas (with pearls) we each chose. They were delicious. We bought some macarons to try; they were also fantastic. The flavor options were tremendous. Their prices are not low, but I didn't expect them to be. I would only have considered this place "too expensive" if their products turned out to be something less than excellent. That didn't happen. Before leaving we spent a little time walking around the retail displays they had set up inside the shop - so many great looking/sounding dried tea leaf options for sale, along with a selection of other interesting, carefully curated items. We relaxed for a brief time in one of the cozy seating areas they had set up in several spots around their interior space. The furnishings and decor are aesthetically pleasing . This establishment is located on the first floor of an older house, i.e. what was once a private residence. They have done an excellent job turning it into a charming tea shop. read more

Short and Stout Tea - coffee milk tea on left, lavender milk tea on right, both with w/ pearls + 6 macarons, on a side table inside "Short and Stout" - Bubble Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

I was visiting some friends in Albany for the day when they suggested we stop here for some refreshments. I'm not the biggest tea drinker, but if the mood catches me right I will partake in a brew. That being said, we took the short trip down Western to Short and Stout. I wasn't really sure what to expect before arriving at Short and Stout - perhaps something more along the lines of a tea shop where you check out an go. I was surprised to see that this was a full-on tea lounge where you can sit and enjoy your beverage. Upon walking in you're greeted by two lounge-like seating areas and an ordering counter. Upstairs, there is additional seating areas and a concentration room that is dedicated to drinking tea in a more traditional manner. Throughout the space, the decor and aesthetics really create a serene space to sit, sip, read, study, converse, and enjoy. I was really impressed with the selection that Short and Stout has - in addition to traditional teas, they have several specialty tea beverages and a full bubble tea menu. They actually have around 150 varieties that you can make into a beverage or take home and brew yourself, and provide table service if you are ordering to stay. The Thai Iced Tea looked good, so I decided to go with that - and for some extra oomph I opted to add tapioca pearls. The tea was good - it had that sweet and slightly rich taste I expected but it was also refreshing. Service was awesome - everyone we encountered was super helpful and seemed to really have a passion for what they were doing. Overall, Short and Stout really exceeded my expectations - they provide an excellent selection of teas in a comfortable environment. I only wish I lived closer to this space so I can visit more often. Until the next time I'm in Albany... read more

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I have never had a bad experience here! Tea blends are all delicious, their matcha lattes are excellent. All food items are delicious! Love the ham croissant, or a loaded up grilled cheese The merchandise is so cute and fun to look at while you wait for your drinks. So many good gifts for holidays and birthdays. I had the opportunity to go to a hosted class in the shop and it was so fun! Love seeing local businesses building each-other up! read more

I have been here so often. The food is tasty and tea based, they have a huge variety of teas where you can get a cup right there or get loose leaf to go. The place is lovely and they've expanded their seating, and I've only ever had good interactions with the staff. read more

You know that you're doing well when other restaurants look to you as the resource & education in opening up their restaurants (ie. Short & Stout supplies tea & their recipes to Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe and Storied Coffee, to name a few. Also with a trajectory of employees going on to open business/work after working at Short & Stout). I think Short & Stout may be the first Bubble Tea place in the area (opened at least 5-7 years) and I think they set the standard pretty high. An undiscovered gem in the suburbs of Guilderland, NY! Owner Joyce, originally from Thailand, travels throughout Asia yearly and works with small farmers. I didn't realize how important this is, until I started going to the restaurant more. The quality just doesn't compare to other chain & semi chain coffee and tea (ie. WK..) shops. You're going to find a welcoming place with a homey Upstate feel, but with an exhaustive menu that rivals NYC or any major city, Asian neighborhood. I mean- they even have cheese foam topped teas! (Hello Taiwan craze!) I'm not sure what was formerly in this little house (behind a Mexican Restaurant on busy Western Ave.), but don't let that deter you- just GO! They had an outpost shop at Crossgates Mall also, but I think it closed during the pandemic. The staff is kind, thorough and super helpful. They recently finished a 2nd floor seating area expansion in their current place. During the times that I've gone around lunch or as a treat after work, they are BUSY. There is a constant steady stream of pick-ups and this Friday lunch, they had 6 tables of groups: professional workers, families, lady friends catching up & surprisingly a table of high school guys. WHO doesn't love Ube Lattes! HIGHLY recommend the Genmaicha Tea Latte with Boba. It's toasty, not overtly strong in the green tea, hint of brown sugar & just unique and enjoyable. Have had the Ginger Lemon refresher which was nice, but I always go back to the Genmaicha (toasted rice green tea). Have had their Strawberry Fields Latte and Black & Blue (blackberry blueberry) Tisanes at Bard & Baker, they're delicious also. Food-wise, there's 4-Cheese Grilled Cheeses, Curry puffs, Spring Rolls, Croissant Sandwiches, Scones, French Macarons, individual little green tea Kit Kats. The food feels a lot like a *nice* grilled cheese, visiting someone's mom's house would make, or reheated spring roll. Not as star quality as the drinks, but a still good. They have a nice retail section with Sample packs (makes about 3 cups) and larger 2-3oz. packages of their tea. Lots of tea accessories, tumblers, strainers. I've bought a Stoneground Matcha Tin ($18) and Loose Uji GenMaicha (freshly packed for me: 2oz. for $11). I don't think I'll go back to sad bagged (tasteless) tea for a while! Definitely worth a visit! Dangerous on my wallet! I hope this place stays open for a long time! Note: It does takes some time for orders (tea and food) to come out. Due to brew times (as everything is fresh!) & being busy. Feel they need to expand to two tea stations & more grilled cheese presses. read more

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Ordered for pickup via their app, which was user friendly and gives you $3 off just for downloading it. There is a pickup window at the side and an ordering window near the front. They aren't letting people inside (limited capacity) without answering screening questions at this time. I have to say I was confused because they told us we should have let them know when we're here to pick up an order, but wasn't sure how to do so. The window is a small closed window so were we supposed to just bang on it from outside? We ended up going to the front and someone gave us our drinks through the back window. I was also disappointed because I wanted to get the genmaicha matcha latte, but assumed they weren't making it anymore since it wasn't on the menu online. However, the menu on site has it and a ton of other items I would have been interested in trying had they been on the online menu. Anyways, I ordered a taro bubble tea with half sugar and my friend got jasmine bubble tea. I enjoyed mine and felt that it wasn't too sweet or artificial tasting, and the boba were fresh and chewy. I would like to come back one day to sit down and have some drinks and snacks, but I have heard that they take forever to come out. Overall I'm pretty impressed by the quality of the bubble tea, but they need to work on logistics a bit. read more

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Fun atmosphere with excellent friendly service. They have a large selection of tea to purchase or ship and offer tea & coffee at the counter. Always stop here when nearby read more

Cute little shop with a variety of tea flavors to choose from and huge range of macarons. Service from the cashier was great (smiley, happy guy) but the rest of the staff had attitude and got our order wrong without any apologies / comments. Also ordering 7 macarons (to put into a little box) took ~10 minutes. Macarons in general were alright - a bit dense and sugary. Floral flavors have a much stronger scent than taste which is a bit off-putting. Overall a more mediocre experience - highlight was really just the nice cashier and cute aesthetic. read more

Short and Stout Tea - Earl Gray, Chocolate, Caramel, Rose Lychee, etc. - Bubble Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Great bubble tea place! Just ~20 mins from RPI. They now have a window next to the entrance to place your order, and once it's ready, they'll call your name from the pick-up window. Current favorite order: mango milk tea with mango popping bubbles read more

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Fantastic tea! Super cute! Amazing service! Definitely check out the tea display upstairs. read more

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Short and Stout is the teaquivalent (can I copyright that word?) of a few other places I like, including Taste Budd's Cafe in Red Hook and Kru Coffee in Saratoga. The tea selection is impressive, well organized, and fairly reasonably priced. The spaces at which to sit or lounge are varied and relaxed. I could not get over just how many staff are working here. Besides coming here for food and drink, there is also a small line of tea-related products. I have many friends who would no doubt enjoy one of the cat or owl mugs they sell here as a gift (though those can be quite pricey). I was quite impressed. read more

Really great selection of teas, even more delicious ones to order. The ambiance was exciting, authentic and warms the staff was friendly and outgoing, they took the time to explain menu items. The sweets were delectable. The food was excellent, I didn't think a grilled cheese could be made that incredible. The price was a bit lofty but the experience made up for it. read more

Never thought I would review tea because tea is just tea to me, not usually anything special. This place totally caught my tastebuds by surprise. I had to try the outstanding cheese tea. They have about 6 flavors here. I decided on what I thought would be not to damaging to my low carb diet, which is, the strawberry cheese tea. It sure took a while for my order as well as orders from my friends. They time and make the teas according to how they should be made so I'm glad I wasn't in a rush. A friend ordered a sandwich croissant and that took a while as well. We were surprised that they didn't take our names and when done they just put them on the counter so it was hard to know when your order was complete but I went back and waited which was a smart move and made it known I was waiting. I finally got that tea in my hand and tried it, OMG it was so good I almost wanted another one. I do like cheese tea yum yum. Tasted like cheesecake so good and I'm sure less calories. That was an awesome fix. Many tea options here and everyone was happy with their drinks. read more

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Beautiful tea shop! I've been here twice so far, once when it was super busy and once when it was slower. Both times the drinks were great, the staff was friendly, and the place is super clean and cute. So far I tried the tropical ginger and blackberry spearmint ice teas. Interesting combinations but they were both delicious. I think that this would be a great replacement for those of us who cannot drink cocktails, there are so many drink combinations there's something for everyone. read more

This place is honestly one of the best places to get boba tea. I tried many other spots in Albany, but this place just makes me want to come back and try out new things again. The staff members are very welcoming, the drinks are amazing and the quality of the desert are also top notch. Make sure to grab a card from them that allows you to get a free drink after you buy drinks from them a certain amount of times. My all time favs are mango and taro boba milk tea. read more

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What a cute little spot! The bubble teas are delicious, the macarons are SO good, and the service is top notch.

Such a fun place! I love to hang out with my friends here. Their boba tea is amazing! My favorite is lavender tea with brown sugar and brown sugar boba 75% sweetness. read more

I been wanting to try his establishment and my appointment was cancelled which was perfect. I've been thinking a lot of expanding my taste of tea and looking into buying a glass pot, but they didn't have any here so I got a quick tutorial on on some of the teas that they have. There's so many and so many to try. This place is very nice, clean and they offer All different types of hot or iced tea. Premium teas, specialty teas and they offer lovely desserts too. Come try their light lunch with plenty of places to sit down and have a peaceful day or chitchat. They don't chase out! A pretty nice place. I'm coming back for sure! read more

My favorite bubble tea in the Capital Region is now available at the mall! Let me say that again: My favorite bubble tea... In the Capital Region... Is now at Crossgates! Short and Stout is a tea shop, and they have a stand alone place just on the other side of Western Avenue. But just like those big international coffee chains, they realized there was potential in having another location across the street. And it's true. Since opening in Crossgates, not only has Short and Stout changed locations, but they have expanded their space and increased their offerings. Now, in addition to hot brewed tea, there is boba tea, and places to sit and enjoy them. What makes this my favorite bubble tea in the area is that they will actually brew up any of their teas for the base of your drink. Real tea. Whole leaf tea. Quality tea. So when I want assam tea, iced, with milk, lightly sweetened, and with large plump tapioca pearls, I can get one. Yes. It may cost almost six bucks. And sure, it takes close to ten minutes. After all, they brew the tea to order. But it's worth every penny and every moment. While the drink is being made, you can walk through the shop and be inspired by matcha sets, tea strainers, and the bins of bulk tea. It's a dangerous shop for the tea lover. But it's an incredible shop. And we're really lucky to have a fully functioning outpost at Crossgates. They have French macarons too, if you're into that kind of thing. But the boba tea is more than enough for me. Maybe next time though I'll explore some other loose leaf options. I bet darjeeling would be marvelous too. read more

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It is my civic duty to let everyone know that this place makes tea that is worthy of dying for. The staff is always so kind & pleasant & their treats are very yummy. Cute, comfortable, quiet atmosphere. This place gets a hell yeah in my book. read more

To be honest, before going to other boba place, I always go to short and stout for boba. They have massive tea choices. Aside from Taro milk tea, My favorite is the ube swirl boba. It's sooo good and I love ut. I cant find this in other boba place in Albany. This is the one thing that makes me keep coming back here. read more

stopped here for a quick pick me up on my way back from Schenectady. i love tea houses, and love tea & bubble tea in general. this place was so lovely and spacious. so many little nooks and cranny's to hang out and relax. couches and chairs and an adorable set up outside to hang out and enjoy a bev or a sweet/savory treat. i love the variety, they have items like macarons but also have Vietnamese spring rolls, a taro rice pudding, ube bars thai tea cream puffs, pork dumplings and so much more!! not to mention all of the amazing flavors of milk and fresh tea bubble teas. i ordered the black sesame bubble tea with just tapioca, my boyfriend got a strawberry fresh tea with mango pearls, and my sister got a matcha milk tea with tapioca. i also ordered the taro rice pudding, and the macarons. haven't tasted the macarons so i'll update when i do but the TARO RICE PUDDING......... please, PLEASE, give me the recipe (i'm not kidding) everything was SO GOOD!! the black sesame had such a delicious deep nutty flavor and the matcha my sister got was also fabulous. a beautiful matcha flavor not bitter at all. the staff was informative and friendly! so sad i love 3 hours away but if i'm ever back in that area i will absolutely be stopping there again! read more

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I am Short and Stout Tea's number one fan. My family lives across the river about 25 min away and I frequently make the drive over specifically to go here. I LOVE their milk tea menu where you can just combine and mix+match the flavors you want, which I rarely see elsewhere. Some of the best bubble tea I've had--including in other cities!! The berries and cream is my current favorite. The food is also phenomenal, even though I've only had the macaroons and want to try more (especially the mochi waffle!) Their cute gift shop is perfect to shop around in while waiting and has some rare finds, plus they sell powdered milk teas to take home and make your own--score! Also, the service is always top notch even where they're overcrowded. 10/10! read more

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My absolute favorite bubble tea shop in Albany!!! There are so many varieties of teas and sweets to choose from, and they're all really good! Recommended the shop to a bunch of my friends and haven't been disappointed yet. They also sell packed tea bags so you can brew your own at home :) read more

Short and Stout Tea - two drinks on a table - Bubble Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

We came here while walking around the mall and my wife bought a bubble tea. Though it was 8:30PM, and nearly closing time, the staff were friendly and engaging (unlike the staff in many of the other places we passed at the mall). My wife ordered a green tea and pear drink with dark bubbles and lychee fruit gummy cubes. I thought the drink was fine, though the lychee was very strong. Perhaps too strong for my tastes. They have many types of French macaron cookies but I held out as I had other plans. Apparently, macaron cookies can last a very long time in their cooler (and even longer in the freezer). The ones on display in the store were real cookies but without the sugar (to prevent spoilage) and the filling was actually epoxy or some other type of glue. I learned a bit whilst I was here! A cute store, friendly staff, and tasty tea. Yum. read more

Wonderful place with vegan snacks and options :) Almost too popular because it can be hard Doo get a seat away from others. They have limited space so tables are very close. Still awesome. read more

Best boba place I've ever been. Atmosphere was great and the boba was cooked perfectly. I got the raspberry tea with tapioca pearls and it tasted amazing. Went a little early on Saturday so wait was a little long but the people working were so nice and funny it definitely made up for it :) read more

Cute little shop my friends and I try out when I was in Albany,NY. Debbie introduce us to the shop and was such a bundle of joy and helped with my selection. Alot of the product you can sound from a sample box. They also sale hot tea, bubble tea, and any variation of tea you ask for, including little pastry that come with it. The interior design was very modern/trending looking with an area where patrons can enjoy their tea and complete their work. The staff were still wearing mask just in case you are concerned. I ordered a pound of earl grey, which was quite delightful and it was 30 percent, which always a good thing in my boom. Whenever you want to get yourself some nice loose teas or a gift for a friend, I recommend stopping here to check it out for yourself. read more

Short and Stout Tea - One lb is 30 percent off - Bubble Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

This place is very cozy and I love the atmosphere when I enter every time. This place is perfect for relaxing, catching up with friends and enjoying a good cup of tea. I love their bubble tea drinks! Especially the white peach, matcha, and the original milk tea. I do not like their matcha with red bean latte. Something about the taste of the drink or the red bean that tasted rotten. Not sure but not a huge fan. The service is good and I really like how they take time preparing each drink. read more

Short and Stout Tea - Bubble Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Didn't have a good experience in the other location but wanted to give another shot here. The store was spacious, fancy and clean. Staffs were friendly. I had the taro matcha latte based on yelp's reviews. It was pretty good, with taro purée and real matcha. I asked for no sugar which was a bit bland so half sugar would be better. read more

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Amazing service, staff were extremely kind and the tea was great! We got a Banana Milk Boba, Mango Fresh Boba, Taro Milk boba, and 2 mocha bars. We have never had this before and I can say it was certainly an experience, will come again. read more

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Visited for the first time, was visiting my cousin in your area! Experience was great! Such a unique little place. Really enjoyed my tea and macaron. read more