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Short & Sweet

4.5 (102 reviews)
InexpensiveBubble Tea, Sandwiches
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Sapphire M.

I came in just to try the mochi donuts! They only serve them on weekends, so I was lucky to be in the area on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant was empty, but an employee came to the register as soon as I entered. I selected two of the Chinese New Year flavors, black sesame and mandarin orange. I loved the tart citrus flavor of the orange, but the sesame was just okay. The donuts were a little on the greasy side in my opinion, I've had better. The restaurant itself is clean and organized with a fun sitting area and even some games.

Dubai (+$2) and sweater potato with marshmallow.
Chenda N.

Stopped by Short and Sweet the day after Thanksgiving, and honestly, this spot lived up to its name. They had seven flavors on deck, and I grabbed two of each because commitment matters. Favorites: The Dubai flavor was a fun surprise. The sweet potato with roasted marshmallow was adorable--they torch the marshmallow right on top, and yes, it tastes as cute as it looks. The churro hit the spot, and the caramel maple was solid. The raspberry was just okay for me. A few of them had a slightly oily aftertaste, but not enough to ruin anything. Texture-wise, I wish they were a bit chewier, but again--not a dealbreaker. Service was great. Super friendly staff, good conversation, bright and clean space. I'm not sure if the guy I talked to was the owner, but whoever he was, he was nice. Bottom line: fun stop, good vibes, tasty overall. I'd definitely come back.

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Keely N.

The strawberry matcha latte was mid! I couldn't taste the matcha flavor. It mainly tasted like the milk. The tapioca pearls were chewy. Good service. The employees were very helpful! The ambiance was nice! There were lots of seats available and well decorated with cute plushie and a groovy wall.

wintermelon milk tea with crystal boba
Jessica L.

Was walking around downtown and saw this cute store selling mochi donuts and boba. The Inside was well decorated and very aesthetic. There are a few tables and a couch. Service was fast and pleasant. They sell bahn mi here as well! Got a wintermelon milk tea with crystal boba (less ice, 25% sweet). It was still pretty sweet, especially for 25%. Wintermelon flavor is not very strong... the drink kind of just tastes sweet. Crystal boba was cooked well, not mushy or undercooked. However, it didn't have any additional flavor or sweetener added to it, as it didn't taste like much on its own. Cost was a bit on the pricier side (about $6.50), but with little competition nearby, the convenience can be worth the extra cost. Would be open to trying the mochi donuts next time I'm nearby, but probably not the boba.

Yvette M.

I love Short & Sweet. I have been going here with my husband since they first opened up, we're very much regulars. We always get tofu and chicken banh mi, and they are both delicious. Their in-house mayo is so good and I haven't found another banh mi place that replicates it. It's truly one of a kind. I also love they have vegetarian options. Their drinks are also so good! This is one of my favorite boba places, and the boba pearls are consistently fresh. They're never old or hard. They also have a variety of fresh fruit tea and amazing milk tea drinks, I love them both. You can also control the sweetness and I think they have milk alternatives if I'm not mistaken, which is great! Their Vietnamese coffee is probably the best one I've had, if they ever have the crème brûlée Vietnamese coffee on the menu, I definitely recommend that. They're also great to go to in the colder months because they have hot boba. Their mochi donuts are so fun and always taste great as well. I love that they rotate which donut flavors they have. The staff is so friendly and kind, and always greet customers. We come here so much the owners and staff recognize us and we always have a mini catch up. They are a family business that cares about their customers, and it shows. I definitely recommend Short & Sweet because of their amazing staff, great service, variety of drinks, and delicious food.

Tara B.

Fun little bubble tea and bahn mi and mochi donut shop to grab a bite while exploring downtown Vancouver. The wait staff was friendly even on a busy Pokémon weekend. The bubble tea was good and they did just a mango juice for my daughter even though it's not listed on the menu board.

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Bianca J.

These mochi donuts are much softer than ones I've had at other places, they were delicious! So now I don't need to drive 30 min out to get them. We had the Ferrero Rocher and the cinnamon sugar ones. I love how the place is set up! Cute furniture, cute little things to buy and cute places to take pics! It's very light and bright in there and it's a nice place to meet with friends or take the kiddos.

Haley K.

Went on a mission over the weekend to get me some mochi donuts & boba tea of course. I wanna say they're the only ones in Vancouver to make those. I went with the strawberry milk tea regular sweetness & the 3 pack donuts (strawberry shortcake, cocoa crispy, & pandan coconut). First off, their cups are great quality, thick & they put a little cute heart stopper in it. Once mixed, my drink was so yummy. Nice & creamy, yet refreshing for a sunny day. Boba was cooked perfectly. Donuts were a good texture, not too sticky, not tough. My favorite was the pandan. The aesthetic on here is very picture worthy. There is even a little nook to where you can take a photo. It'd be great hang out spot with friends. Service was great. Definitely want to come back to try the banh mi. We did however circle the area multiple times trying to look for the parking area mentioned in another review that's free for 2 hours. We gave up & finally parked on the street nearby, which looked to be free on weekends. Once we got to the shop, we could see the parking area from the window, now we know.

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Deedee C.

This places makes my favorite bahn mi and I've eaten bahn mi's all over SF and LA. While there isn't much competition yet in Vancouver WA .... this place is actually legit and it's become my go to bahn mi place whenever I get a craving Their best creation is their lemongrass tofu bahn mi because it's so freaking delicious and flavorful. I love it even more than my older favorite flavor (combination ham) and am solely eating this flavor now. The flavors are subtle but when all the combined ingredients make it super satisfying. Their bahn mi mayo is on point and their sandwiches are loaded! Their sandwiches are a lot more filling and robust than typical bahn mi's and for the price you pay, it is worth it. Every time I go, I need to save the other bahn mi half for another meal. Pro-tip: Add that extra egg white and your sandwich goes from amazing to f***ing amazing.

Kate K.

Super cute aesthetic, great boba and I love their banh mi too! They're also the only place that I've found mochi donuts in Vancouver (although only sold on weekends). Totally worth checking out!

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This is a supportive place for VSAA. Lovely owner. They do fundraisers for the students. So nice! Drinks and food are delicious. A must!

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