Identifies as women-owned
Yes
Short and Stout Tea Lounge in Albany
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Location on the map
Albany, Albany County, New York, US
From the business
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Solo dining
Yes
Good for working on laptop
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Comfort food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 518-456-8327
Site: https://www.shortandstouttea.com/
Site: https://www.shortandstouttea.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:11AM–7PM
- Thursday:11AM–7PM
- Friday:11AM–7PM
- Saturday:11AM–7PM
- Sunday:11AM–5PM
Comments (199)
Amazing cafe! Always lively. Their tea collection is simply outstanding. Trust me you will not miss your usual coffee once you are here. Their baristas are super friendly as well.
Gosh, what a gem. I came here because a friend of mine suggested I should visit. The only regret I have is not bringing my laptop to write. This atmosphere is so calming and welcoming and the music is so lovely. I got the kicking in the Caribbean tea with mango popping boba and the mochi waffle. Oh my gosh what a yummy treat. Definitely coming back here with my laptop later on the week to get some writing done. What an inspiring environment!
Great local tea shop to visit and the vibe is great! Large selection of loose teas to purchase. Great place to grab a refreshing beverage to enjoy!
Indoor seating as of March 2021. Distanced seating inside. Just have to ask at the window for available seating inside. Such a wide variety of tea and drinks. Can even buy tea things inside and other tea merchGot the ginger spritzer, mango passion fruit, the savory pastries and the macaroons. Everything was great and tasty. Ginger spritzer was very refreshing and tasted very ginger. Mango passion fruit was sweet and can taste the mango and passion fruit. Tapioca was cooked perfectly and very chewySavory pastries was a good snack and very tasty as well
Fantastic bubble tea place in the area. A little out of the way from the main Albany convention center but worth the trip. Plenty of parking. The bubble tea options were great. I especially like Taro! You can’t go wrong. I recommend this place!!
Absolutely loved this place! I really enjoyed the earl grey passion fruit iced tea. Almost forgot to take a photo of it before it was gone. The passion fruit and earl grey macarons were marvelous and went with the tea perfectly. The pear green tea was good as well; it was very smooth. The curry chicken puffs were yummy. I liked that they heated it up for us. We definitely will come back! Highly recomend.
Honestly, one of the best milk tea drinks Ive ever been served. Theyve got a wide selection of Japanese brewing equipment and loose leaf teas. Plenty of seating for those seeking a relaxing lounge.
My husband and I stopped by today and picked up 2 bubble teas. Was a nice treat for a Sunday afternoon. Will mention they are pretty pricey. For our 2 drinks it was over $14.00. It was good though. Reagrding safety measures they had a good system of a pay here window and a pick up window. Nice to see how they were able to adapt and stay open. Was a nice way to do it. There is also a picnic table to sit at if it is nice weather out.
The best boba around. I keep coming back because its so consistently good. And I was pleasantly surprised to find the app easy to navigate and fully functional. It even lists a bunch of drink options I dont have time to think about in-store so I get the perfect drink every time. On top of that, their loose tea selection is stellar, their tea accessories (teapots, cups, spoons etc) are super cute, and the employees are always fast and pleasant. I seriously wish I had tried it as soon as I saw the sign the first time. Who knows how many times I had driven by without stopping to get some delicious drinks in hand...dont regret the way I do. Go in and try it.
Very good bubble tea with a very nice little shop/lounge section. The store also offers some snacks and nice little desserts. The staff are also extremely friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be going back often! :)
Very clean store and extremely friendly staff. Definitely worth a trip if youre in the neighborhood. Large selection of teas and treats!
Tea and other pastries served by wonderful staff who are knowledgeable and very friendly. They have a wide variety of different tees for many occasions that will please any palette. A little expensive but well worth the price! Love going here for a small get together with my poetry group.
They have a great selection of interesting flavored loose leaf tea, and delightful craft drinks. I always get the rootbeer rooibos craftea drink. They brew an old school rootbeer, add simple syrup, and seltzer. So refreshing! They have delightful tea snacks and really good scones. They have a variety of boba milk tea options and you can get basically any of their loose leaf brewed for you. Always delicious and great staff, I love this place so much!!
Their tea selection is deliciously vibrant, and their macarons selection is impressive!! Definitely worth the trip up 87.
It was my 1st time here n I loved it. The staff here was very helpful n knowledgeable about their teas. I c y ppl call this place a hidden 💎. Im glad I came here n it was a wonderful experience.
Came in on a rainy day and got the salted caramel caramel pu-erh latte. The latte was AMAZING and the shop was quaint and well decorated. While I was drinking my latte, I also watched the women at the front desk help a man pick out a tea for a relative with chemo. They were knowledgeable and kind and had the perfect tea recommendation for him. Consider me impressed!
Best bubble tea in New York outside of NYC! Very cute place with lots of options! Great place to sit and chat or sit and relax!
Very nice shop I dont have much experience with a wide variety of tea. They were able to help me select a tea I liked and also recommended a tea I might like better to try on my next trip. I also had a delicious brookiee. Its a chocolate chip cookie baked on top of a brownie.
They have some great teas, in particular bubble tea. Its not just tea though. Short and Stout has incredible food too. I personally prefer the chicken pastry puff and the brookie. Keep in mind that sometimes it is quite busy if you come during busy hours so expect a wait.
Hidden Gem for Tea lovers... nice, clean place with clam touch. Lots of tea types and flavors
Been coming here for a month now. Honestly a very comfortable and inviting atmosphere with friendly staff. There is no shortage of tea selection and food is phenomenal. Recommend the lychee rose latte. It’s my favorite. The staff went out of their way to perfect my drink as much as possible and even paid for my tapioca when they forgot it in my order. Great place to hang and eat.
Today was my first going here, I got the peach milk tea it was absolutely delicious. Tasted like a peach ring gummy. The staff was very friendly I definitely plan to come back..
So glad I found this place! Been searching for good bubble teas since I moved out of NYC. I had the mango passion fruit tea and it was delicious and not overly sweet. Wished I had gotten the large size instead! The staff was super friendly too. Good vibes overall! Will definitely visit again the next time I’m in Albany area. Can’t wait!! 🧋🧋🧋
This is a great place to go for a refreshing cold bubble tea or an after-dinner treat. They have a very large selection of bubble tees but also have traditional hot tea as well. Inside the store our wide variety of tea related accessories. The staff here are pretty friendly. If youre in the area its definitely worth a stop.
Genuinely exceptional.I have missed this place since moving to Boston, and am about to place an order. They have a massive variety of excellent teas, including herbal and decaf. Their bubble tea menu is delightful, and they will make it exactly to your request (1/4 sugar no ice for me; they actually strain the ice!). You can also order ahead for quick pick up and trust itll all be right.They never once disappointed me in all my visits.Highly recommended.
My daughter bought me a Mother’s Day basket with some of the tea from Short and Stout Tea Lounge in it. I had gone to the shop several times to purchase hot tea and loose tea. I really loved the Midnight Rose tea from the basket. It’s a black tea with rose petals that gives the tea a nice fresh floral flavor. It’s a nice pick me up for the afternoon.
Short and Stout has adapted marvelously to social distancing, and theres a beautiful place to wait for delicious drinks like this amazing Thai tea slushy!
No matter your preference of drink preparation: the boba, the cheese teas, the lattes, or shaken teas, youre going to have tons of expertly crafted and delicious choices. While their food selection isnt vast, the quality is top notch. A stop into Short and Stout is always a necessity in my circle during a trip to Albany.
Absolutely love this place. So many drink choices for tea. Both hot and cold. Boba,and tapioca pearls. Many flavors to choose from. You can buy bags of tea,mugs,tea steepers,tea pots,and cups of boba if you like to make your own at home. Amazing atmosphere,amazing friendly staff. They also have some baked goods if youre hungry. I loved everything about this place.
We went to Short and Stout to get some loose leaf tea as a Christmas gift. They have a really great selection and very knowledgeable staff, ready and willing to help and answer questions. The cafe looked cute and cozy. They are also taking COVID precautions. They initiate contact through an ordering window and if you want to go inside you need to be let in and complete contact tracing information. It only took a minute or two and wasnt an inconvenience.
We went in to get a gift basket, and the people there were helping us select what we needed. They asked questions and even threw in some free tea and made the gift basket! The prices are high compared to online retailers, but they were very kind in this store. Also, this had a pretty wide selection of tea and many cool accessories you can’t really find in others stores.
I wish they were in my hometown. Or that I lived in the area. Their milk tea is AMAZING. I make sure to visit Short and Stout every time/day that Im in the area now. Ive had some of their normal teas before (mainly their chai) and man it is delicious. Definitely buying their milk tea powder so I can make it at home. Need to try their dumplings next.EDIT: I tried the dumplings. I experienced complete bliss. They are mouth watering good.
Always a lovely place to visit. Their tea selection is great, and the tea accessories they sell are all wonderful too. Plus the curry pastries are very authentic, and the macaroons absolutely delicious. Treat yourself to a cosy tea from here and you wont regret it!
This is a cost place to sit and read a book with a nice pot of tea, although their pastry selection is thin and more expensive than my normal fair. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff
We were so impressed with both of our drinks. We cant wait to go back and try more. Our friends loved it as well. The mo-tea-to was SO tasty.
Friendly staff, delicious treats (loved the Macarons), and yummy tea. What more do you need? I love tea, and I am glad I found this little shop. Unique craft tea beverages, including bubble tea, are offered here. I had a Tropical Ginger Refresher, which was very good. They also have a store area where you can buy supplies and loose tea. Overall, a nice find!
Amazing tea lounge with a wide variety of teas. The staff are always very friendly. Their mango milk tea is absolutely delicious. And if you’re looking for something warm and tasty to try, their cinnamon sugar mochi waffle is out of this world.
Such a great shop, love their outdoor order and pickup window. Better bubble tea than in San Francisco where they have shops on every block. Really impressed! Staff is super helpful and kind as well
First time for bubble tea! LOVED IT! Great ambiance, knowledgeable staff, so nice pleasant and friendly. I recommend to anyone especially if your a tea affectinado like me!
Visited Short and Stout (adorable name) for the first time yesterday with my sister. Along with our tea selections, we thoroughly enjoyed their warm spring rolls with dipping sauce and these yummy fudge-filled cookies for dessert. The atmosphere was clean, bright and cheery with comfortable seating. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. Anyone would need a lifetime to try all their teas. Its like tea heaven.
This place was super cool! Pistachio Macaron is highly recommended and the Iced Jasmine tea with tapioca. I wished they had something this different and good in Houston Texas
So let me start out with saying its a good place with a nice, calming environment. The tea and drinks are delicious and they seem to really care about what you get so youll be happy with your purchase. However, their prices are quite high. My experience ended with me being a bit annoyed at the lack of customer attention that the employee gave to my party. She was only one employee at the time, but she also was calmly walking around, helping one customer at a time, and I saw no want nor need for hurry from them. Good place, but the staff dont really seem to notice that there are customers that wish for a delicious and fast purchase.
Absolutely love and recommend this place to all. I have tried their sample teas and they are awesome. However, my fiance and I love their bubble teas with and without the bobas. We have had a lot of bubble tea and these are our favorite. We love coming here because the set up is so welcoming and calming. It is a nice place to grab your laptop and relax, hang with a pack of friends, or just come in and grab yourself something to eat or drink. Highly recommend!!! Try it you wont regret it!
I stopped in just a little bit ago. Super friendly. I recommend the ham croissant; it was delicious. So many treats, so many teas, great environment. Wonderful experience.
Love short and stout. I come every Sunday now since being introduced to bubble tea by my friend. They have the best bubble teas ever! I will not go anywhere else. The brookies are to die for! And my fiance loves the gluten free blueberry scones! Even though he does not normally eat gluten free he still says theyre great!
Fantastic service and fantastic teas! I love the atmosphere here and all of the teas are rich with flavor! The price did increase which is understandable but just means I cant be going as often unfortunately. Anyone in the capital region who loves tea should come here!!
Love this place! Tea is always fresh brewed, yes that means that you need to wait a few minutes, but get over it because they are wonderful. The pastries are terrific. They also have loose tea, in fact I mentioned a tea that I loved (Kukicha), and that I could never find it in bulk. And a couple weeks later, they had it on the shelves... So wonderful!
They have wonderful tea. My favorite is the coconut lovers tea. I buy it online. The chocolate fix tea is great, too. I look forward to trying more of their tea. I highly recommend Short and Stout tea.
Their milk tea is SO AMAZING. Better than anywhere else and Ive tried a lot all around the country. The staff is always so nice and the owners are also. I needed a gift card for my mom and they were so accommodating to do one over the phone and mail it to her. So sad I moved away from them but always come back when I am visiting the area! Beyond 5 stars.
This is one of the spots I go to when I am looking for a well-deserved treat. The shop overall is a great place whether youre stopping in for a quick drink to go, or youre looking for a place to settle in with a cup of tea and read. I have also seen a few people studying as this is a pretty low-noise environment. The tea selection is amazing and like everyone else, I go for the bubble tea. The food selection is also premium and if youre hungry, I would opt for one of their flaky and savory treats.Overall, this authentic tea shop is a great fixture in the community and they just opened up a beautiful tea shop at crossgates mall.
Such a cute place. Macaroons and tea are amazing. So glad we found this place as we will definitely be back
Wonderful place with amazing teas. Lots of selections. We have gone here a few times for bubble teas.
Always a great visit! My fave is the taro milk tea with tapioca pearls. Service has always been friendly and i love the ability to order some food items if needed. I like exploring the tea pots, cups & accessories for sale as well.
Pretty good boba place for the area! They have a good selection of milks too for those who cant have dairy. I recommend the mango boba with extra boba, and a quarter sweetness!
Offers a more intimate and cozy environment compared to the cross gates store but nonetheless, serves awesome tea, and craft creations that taste out of this world. Parking can be tough but it is worth it. Staff is knowledgable and friendly.
I love going to Short and Stout! Their tea selection overall is fantastic, though I always tend toward my favorite - regular milk bubble tea, warmed. The atmosphere is perfect for going out with friends or to do your homework. They also have the cutest selection of tea accessories. If you love tea, check out this place!
Quiet and cute tea store with plenty of different loose leaf tea for purchase! Staff was super friendly and had great service. The ambiance here is incredible. Soft peaceful music mixed with the friendly chatter of other patrons. And did I mention the food and drinks? I haven’t had a lot from here but everything I have ordered has been absolutely delicious!
The tea was delicious. The store is cozy and it was nice to sit and relax for a bit. Highly recommend the bubble tea!
A fantastic selection of teas to drink and purchase. Amazing selection of bubble teas.
A lovely little spot. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoyed one of the daily samples, the fig and berry blend (green tea and fruit - wonderful, you should try it!). My friends from India were excited about the bubble tea choices and I was happy to find that they had a few lunch-type nibbles, including sandwiches on rolls. The potato soup was really good and all the pastries we tried were tasty. Neat tea paraphernalia, too. My favorite was the hedgehog tea cozy.
This is one of the best place for bubble tea I have ever had! Ever since I came back from China, I didnt like any of the bubble teas here because they all tasted watered down. But this place is different! This place puts more flavor towards your bubble tea. I cant say that the bubble tea is good as the ones in China, but they are definitely one of the best in New York State.
I love love this tea lounge. I dont often visit the crossgates location, but the other location has gone above and beyond every time I go! One of the employees even helped me to order my drink with less sugar (I used to get nauseous after drinking the milk tea). I went in one day and asked what might be bothering me and she suggested I try my drink with no coffee mate. She was so kind and patient! Her suggestion worked and I am beyond thankful that the employee was so knowledgeable! Everything is so good and I will continue to get my teas and pastries here
One of my favorite places in Albany! This flagship store has the full selection of teas available for the cup or in packages. The seating is cozy and theres always a rotating art display. Service is friendly and quick (although theres always a wait while the tea steeps). The food here is also super yummy. If you havent tried it, have a cup of the earl grey cream!
Amazing bubble teas and snacks!I have tasted almost all the bubble teas and they all are perfect. Their in-store shopping has wide variety of teas. Highly recommend the Jasmine bubble tea and the Curry puff!
A remarkable tea shop! My first visit but certainly not my last. Excellent staff, very large variety of teas to pick from and gift choices too.
The tea was great and so was my mocha latte concoction. The pastries are also very delicious BUT for the price and size, you really cant fill up on those. Still, this is definitely a fun place to get drinks and snacks with friends. Ill be coming back for sure.
Placed an online order for pick up on 4/30/21 for pickup at 5..got there..they couldnt find the order, then eventually found the order ones I showed them the screenshot of the online confirmation and had to wait all over again in the cold to pick up tea and food that should have been ready. Great food not so great service with this one here.
My first exposure to Short and Stout Tea Lounge was via their outlet in the CrossGates Mall. I made up my mind to visit their lounge as I had really enjoyed their jasmine tea. The parking can occasionally be a bit busy. The interiors are quaint and the place is cozy and welcoming. The team is very knowledgeable and helpful. We tried jasmine tea (hot) and matcha latte tea with milk (hot). They were both great though I did feel that I should have gone either for the cold version or substitute milk with soy milk - anyway, this is a matter of personal choice/preference and not a reflection on the establishment. The service is reasonably paced. The offerings are reasonably priced. Recommended!
Love this place. Have eaten many different items from the menu, both savory and sweet. All delicious.The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable and the kids are provided with toys to entertain them.Highly recommended.
Love all the loose-leaf tea flavors that Short & Stout sells! They have shelves full that you can smell before you purchase. We always spend about an hour smelling all the smells and then leave with a basket full of tea! The staff is courteous and the environment is inviting. Of all the different tea places we have tried, the products from Short & Stout stand out for their quality and flavor. I highly recommend them!
The flavored milk teas are almost flavorless, with very little boba pearls. The macarons taste stale and previously frozen and thawed.
Cute little store tea shop with a LOT of options. Highly recommend going especially if you enjoy bubble tea or just tea in general. Not much in terms of sitting space but if you choose to go during a time where its less busy Im sure youd have quite a few seats. The way for a drink is no more than 5-7 minutes as they will be making it for you on the spot. Perfect small tea shop to sip and do work in.
Always a joy to visit. Theyve made wonderful accommodations for social distancing. The employees are friendly and knowledgeable about their menu, making this a great place to treat yourself or a friend to.
Good quality food and teas.Terribly slow service. You stand in a parking lot.Their app is marginal at best and theres no service window.
The coconut bubble tea is very good! The COVID protocols make it a little bit awkward. You have to duck down to the window to order. For reference, Im 53 and had to squat to order. An employee has to unlock the door to let you in the lounge so it makes it feel slightly unwelcoming. Just a little bit weird, but understandable given the circumstances! Will definitely go again once the pandemic is over.
Fantastic selection of tea you can mix yourself or buy pre-mixed. They also have specialty tea drinks made to order. Small food items available as well. Relaxing environment, friendly staff. Highly recommended.
My favorite tea place. I come every week and have not been let down once. Everything is delicious, and their staff is super friendly. The owners are very active, and just as nice as their workers. World class!
This place is so cute. Im so happy they took over the Teavana at Crossgates too... I hated Teavana. Everyone is super friendly (without being pushy) and the food/drinks are great. The macaroons are a nice touch. Its a little out of my way, but I will definitely be back.
Short and Stout Tea Lounge is an amazing experience for people of all ages ! From healthy herbal blends to Teas of all flavors to fun Bubble Teas and assorted cups and accessories for sale! The owners and clerks are very knowledgeable and can make your visit an experience to remember. Come enjoy and relax ! And if you are hungry try some of the yummy fresh baked goods including sweet and savory options! Sit enjoy talk relax knit study WiFi surf insta for friends 😀😃😎🔥🔥🔥
The workers were fantastic, service was fast, and the taste was amazing! The best boba tea around, I’ll definitely be coming back again!
This place has some great bubble tea and an awesome atmosphere to it. Friendly staff, nice areas to sit around in. They have Wifi you just have to ask for the password. Prices are good, not to expensive.
Good service, delicious tea, calm atmosphere even when busy. Overall wonderful experience every time
Awesome atmosphere! This special tea shop has so many incredible drinks to choose from. Bubble teas are my absolute favorites here. Best bubble tea Ive had in Albany.
Wonderful!! I am very pleased with my experience. Everything was delicious and they even explained the matcha tea options to me. I will definitely be going back and bringing some other tea lovers. Thank you Short and Stout Tea!!
Great tea and a unique food menu that pairs well with your drink. I sometimes feel a little pressured to order before Im ready. I love looking at all the different tea accessories they have to offer.
A little pricey but its very unique! Theres so many options for tea lovers and the customer service deserves a 5! They told me you can order online ahead of time too. I wish they would offer a punch card or something for repeat customers.
One of the best bubble tea spots and friendliest staffs! 10/10 recommend
Homey atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious tea. Great for staying to chill with friends, or for getting some exotic new tea. Theyre bound to please all tea enthusiasts.
The tea selection was great and so were their baked goods. If you like tea check this place out. It is better than the location in the mall.
Amazing bubble tea, and you can get it half sweet which is great.Staff is always pleasant.If youre in a rush call ahead and theyll have anything you want ready for pickup.
Awesome Tea! Im obsessed with the coconut bubble tea! Awesome atmosphere and friendly staff. They also support local artist by featuring local art work regularly! Overall great business!
Short & Stout features dozens of different teas and pastries which you can enjoy in the shop. Step through the front door and youll be greeted by cheerful décor and a pleasant atmosphere. Prefer to brew tea in the comfort of your own home? Grab a package off the shelves and youre golden.My favorite feature of S & S is its selection of bubble (boba) teas. Yes, thats right: bubble tea. There arent too many places in the Albany area that sell bubble tea - and I havent found a place that does it as well as Short & Stout. The pearls are soft and chewy with a nice variety of tea flavors. I recommend the Matcha Green Tea!
I LOVE THIS PLACE! s/o to Frances for being so awesome! Try ALL the pastries. The mochi bar is hella good
They have an amazing selection of tea varieties to compliment whatever mood youre in. I love to try something different every time I go, but the Wild Grown Lanna is by far the best in my opinion.
Love this tea cafe! One of the few places in Albany that serves boba and has plenty of great choices for other teas! Ample space to spread out and study and very friendly staff!
Lovely place. Reasonably priced menu and great staff. I used to miss Teavana back at the mall, but these guys take the cake. Great selection of teas to choose from
The peach tea was delicious! The prices were also good for the quality and I can’t wait to come back
Went on work break. Highly recommend Jasmin tea with tapioca bubbles. Thought it was great.
I absolutely adore this place. The tea is always fantastic and the small foods they have are tasty. The staff is always very pleasant and the vibe is cozy.
My go to place to go with friends to relax and catchup. there are a variety of teas and they serve in multiple sizes. Would have given 5 stars if you could have a private conversation. The arrangement of the chairs could be improved.
Great mix of loose tea. You can smell them to see if there is something different that you want to try. Really good prices on loose tea.
Bubble tea makes me happy, but they also have many snacks & craft beverages that will blow your mind. Great for all your loose leaf tea needs & locally owned to boot.
Great teas, polite and knowledgeable staff. Wonderful bubble tea, I highly recommend this place
Best bubble tea I’ve had! And very friendly staff I’ll definitely be a returning customer thank you!
Delicious bubble tea! They have sweet and savory pastries that looked so good, Ill have to go back again and try some!
Amazing tea selection, super friendly staff. Very cute atmosphere. Delicious snacks. Went with friends and Ill be going again :)
Absolutely love the milk teas. The lyche flavor is my favorite!
Staff are super friendly, they make your tea or bubble tea and get it out quickly. The food is made with tea and its really good. You can also buy loose tea here as well.
The staff here are awesome and they have a very nice, large selection of differ t t’as and drinks and matcha and bubble tea
I tried so many bubble tea’s in different places. But I found one of the best bubble tea here. All my friends like it and best place to hangout.
They have a great variety of teas. I also come here frequently with friends for bubble tea. Its a nice place to relax.
Genuinely love this place. The tea selection is great and the staff and very warm and welcoming. Ive never had a bad experience here.
I love this place so much it’s amazing and the food is good. Most times people can be rude but other than that it’s great.
My girlfriend and I got the bubble tea here and it was delicious. I love the decorations and atmosphere. Nice little tea place
Such a Hidden Treasure!! Found this place in search of a craving & Boy did they deliver! Had the Strawberry Bubble Tea..it was DELICIOUS! Will def be back again!
Highly recommend this place as this is the only Tea place that brews tea properly. (Theres also one in Troy called the Whistling Kettle) I always get their Macha bubble tea with no sweetner and cant get enough of it.
This place is wonderful! My kids love it and the macaroons are delightful!
Nice and comfortable tea shop with a great selection and helpful staff. WiFi and plentiful seating makes it a good place to work remotely, too.
Short and Stout is the best place for Tea in the capital district, hands down. Great selection, great staff, and a pleasant location. 100% recommend.
Delicious tea and attentive staff! Great non dairy options for lattes.
I give them five stars for their wonderful bubble tea selection but two stars for the long wait
Fantastic atmosphere, wall to wall incredible options for tea, excellent desserts (especially the macaroons!) and service. Love this place
Their bubble tea is the best. Food is good too. Nice atmosphere and the play corner for the kids is great.
Hands down one of my favorite tea shops Ive ever been to. The bubble tea is simply fantastic!
Love it!!! First time here and they made it a great experience! They were patient and told us what everything was, they were beyond friendly. Great atmosphere great people and its very clean! I would recommend this place.
My favorite tea shop in the Albany area! Employees are always friendly and the lavender bubble tea is delicious!
Great tea options, both to drink prepared there and buy loose tea to make at home. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
Delicious milk tea with many options for add-on. Also they have yummy spring rolls and other stuff which are perfect evening snacks.
The bubble tea was mediocre but if you really want one its an okay place to go
Love this comfy little tea room. Great place to chill and warm up at the same time! Excellent tea selection.
Love this place! Best Boba drinks around!
Comfortable atmosphere with friendly staff, theyre very willing to help you decide which delicious tea to try next!
Great tea selection for loose leaf. Large menu for eat in and to-go.
Great selection of tea to order or purchase and bring home. The bubble tea is great, but inherently comes with milk.
Okay tea, they dont put tea leaves in the teapot so it does not stay true to a tea house, also means no second round of hot water.the place is very noisy and crowded... bad ambience for a tea house... will not return
11 am on sunday is a quiet place to chat. The tea is not bad, vegetable spring rolls are not bad either
This place is so wonderful. Great drinks and food and the staff is lovely. The owners really care about their business and their customers. My go-to for drinks!
The taste was incredible and fresh, and i liked the environment and ambience as well. Great Tea store! Excellent!!
Make sure you call ahead before you go. They’re always understaff and can’t make orders other than drinks.
Got a mango bubble tea with tapioca, asked for half sweetness and tasted really good.
We went there for the first time and it is our new favorite place. The bubble tea was amazing and the staff was so nice and helpful!
Amazing! So many quality types of tea, great service, and a really cute place to sit and chat with friends
I love short and stout bubble tea I go there every other weekend with my foster mom everything is put together lovely and extraordinary
I got 6 macaroons, all different flavors, and they were all amazing!! Highly recommend
What a wonderful little gem. This is a perfect place to meet up with friends or even to bring a date. The staff there are friendly and personable. Thank You!
Large selection of different flavors and varieties of tea. Delicious food and great staff.
Really nice, great tea, great food. definitely worth the price. try the macaroons!!
Delicious! I had a matcha latte for the first time here and it was amazing. Ill definitely be back
Charming, enchanted, n top-shelf.
Staff takes the time to educate you on the different teas. You are not rushed . Nice place. Have already returned for more tea!!
Great tea. Knowledgable staff that helped us pick the perfect tea 💜
Great spot for tea, nice pickup service cant wait for dine in.
My favorite place in the world. Best tea and service around! Everyone is so sweet there
Nice for dates ✨ especially if you dont trust your date. And you like people around but not to the point that its obnoxious.
Amazing boba tea!! Gonna miss this place when I leave NY!
Great variety, friendly staff, good tea. Pricy. Russian caravan bubble tea remains my weird favorite beverage.
On the pricy side, but the bubble tea was delicious and well worth it
Unique alternative to the coffee shops of our times, with a feel that fuses British Victorian with a relaxed version of Asian tearooms
Great place. Great tea selection. Good place to get work done.
Great service and selection of teas. The food is decent as well.
Superb Service. Awesome Masala Chai. Covid restrictions Coumo would be proud of.
Very friendly staff, great tea selection and treats. Nice location to relax
Love it here. I always get the fresh green apple tea with mango Poppin bobba. Delicious!
Great tea selection, wonderful scones to choose from .... Awesome staff
Love their teas and overall service. Definitely going again.
Yummy teas and nice atmosphere. I dont like that all of their bubble teas and some of their other teas are artificially flavoured.
Delicious tea and other tasty things. Helpful and friendly staff.
Best spot for tea and macaroons, love the staff for their service and patience.
Best spot for tea and macaroons, love the staff for their service and patience.
Great place for bubble tea. Their lichee milk tea with lichee and mango jellies is must try.
A nice and wide variety of options that are all great. Should definitely check this place out!
Bubble was really delicious. Friendly staff. This place is full of good fragrance.
Nice venue. As a new customer looking for some help, I had hoped someone would offer some knowledgeable assistance.
I love the macarons and the silver needle tea the staff are very friendly and helpful!
Cozy pace to stop in and get a bubble tea! I loved that they gave me the option to get a half sweetened milk tea
They need to seriously calm down on the prices. But other than that its yummy and I look forward to going there.
Tasty bubble tea. Only place that I know that has banana milk bubble tea.
Good boba, small servings and very expensive
Great place,friendly customer service and amazing bubble tea. Love to go again...
Great variety of teas and snacks. Nice place to relax with friends.
A unique hidden treasure off Western Ave. Great atmosphere, tea, friendly staff, and amazing treats.
Absolutely INCREDIBLE food and beverage at a great price, lovely atmosphere, great staff. Everything about this place is a must-have.
Excellent boba (bubble) tea and loose tea selection - my one-stop for all my tea needs.
Great lunch experience. Recommend the Blue Moon tea.
Lots of amazing selections and friendly people. They have bubble tea.
If you come in enough theyll know your order, which is wonderful.
Great tea selection Came here because Andrew Yang YouTube him
Great bubble tea and some gluten free options!
This is the best tea i have ever had in my whole 19 years. so honkin good!
Total reviews rating 4.8
199 Reviews for Short and Stout Tea Lounge 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-20A gem in Guilderland. Our new favorite café (lounge) Upstate. Their menu items are all so fresh and delectable. From the dumplings, spring rolls, croissants and samosas to the banana iced tea and almond tiramisu latte! The macarons are the best youll ever try. Trust me. On top of all of this greatness, their servers are the kindest. Very efficient service. Great experience every time. Go here.
Review №2
2022-02-15A hidden local gem! I frequent this place and have never had a less than perfect experience. The staff is so kind and the atmosphere itself is super relaxed and inviting. It is nostalgic of tea shops back home which are special to me with the wide range of teas and products they offer. Their dumplings are exceptionally tasty, tea is always refreshing. Simply can’t recommend a visit to Short & Stout enough.
Review №3
2022-06-28I love the concept of a tea lounge! The front sells a lot of loose leaf tea to take home and I got the cherry blossom tea. The cafe space has a lot of options from bubble tea to snacks.We got the genmaicha matcha latte (which I’ve never seen before), caramel puerh latte (also have never seen), and a mocha waffle. Our drinks were delicious! And maybe I’d skip the waffle. You could also do a traditional matcha ceremony if you wish, which sounds fun. The vibes were great, and it’s fun to come relax with friends!
Review №4
2022-04-04My experience at short and stout tea lounge was nothing but delightful. As I stepped up to order the atmosphere was was welcoming and down to earth. After receiving my boba I pleasantly surprised by a scrumptious milk tea. Unlike many I have had this tea did not taste “artificial” nor overly sweet. It was well balanced and had a subtle floral ”notes” which left me feeling refreshed. Overall I would highly recommend checking this gem in Albany.
Review №5
2022-07-10This place is a gem! The staff here is always friendly, and the ambiance is a perfect mix of trendy and comfortable. The food and tea itself is pretty standard for bigger cities than Albany... nothing to write home about, but a pretty exciting addition to the local food and drink scene!
Review №6
2021-11-12The tea was amazing! The atmosphere and ambience were off the charts, and the customer service was so delightful! God if I ever move to Albany, this is the one place I would come to buy boba every single time.P.S. You should try the Mango Milk Tea with Kiwi Popping Boba.. 😭💕
Review №7
2022-05-01Coziest tea cafe i ever visited. Lychee bubble tea was so delicious. Try popping boba and thank me later.
Review №8
2022-06-14Best bubble tea in the area and also a really cute date spot. It was also recently renovated so has a really nice feel to it. Order on your phone and you can get points! So many tea options as well if thats your jazz.
Review №9
2022-02-10Went today for the first time ordered a green apple tea w Strawberry boba ...delicious the shop is super cute inviting customer service was excellent too will be back again
Review №10
2022-01-22Recent redecorated and remodeled with a 2nd floor opening in 02/2022. Great atmosphere to study, relax, and enjoy some milk tea or a matcha latte as well as snack on some macarons or have a sandwich.