Scarlet Corner

Coffee shop · Footscray

Scarlet Corner

Coffee shop · Footscray

157/81 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Highlights

Nestled in Footscray, this cozy gem serves up authentic Vietnamese coffee that transports you straight to Saigon with every sip, alongside friendly service.

157/81 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia Get directions

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A$1–20

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"Whilst most Melburnians will understandably associate memories of visiting Footscray with buying hot jam doughnuts from just down the road, we feel the ritualistic morning social gathering of locals at Scarlet Corner is a tradition of similar importance. Scarlet Corner brew fresh Vietnamese iced coffee throughout the day, even when most cafés decide it’s probably not the best idea to receive a booster after 3pm. Vietnamese iced coffee to the uninitiated is deep-roasted black coffee mixed with impossibly-sweet condensed milk, served over a mountain of ice. For those who refrain from drinking dairy, they will happily swap out the condensed milk for soy (a general no-no at other cafés.) Grab a pack of ‘sunflower snacks’ to go, and we’ll see you back here at 9am tomorrow. Photography by Gianna Rizzo." - Susu Studio

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@onthegrid

"Scarlet Corner, Footscray by Susu Studio. Whilst most Melburnians will understandably associate memories of visiting Footscray with buying hot jam doughnuts from just down the road, we feel the ritualistic morning social gathering of locals at Scarlet Corner is a tradition of similar importance. Scarlet Corner brew fresh Vietnamese iced coffee throughout the day, even when most cafés decide it’s probably not the best idea to receive a booster after 3pm. Vietnamese iced coffee to the uninitiated is deep-roasted black coffee mixed with impossibly-sweet condensed milk, served over a mountain of ice. For those who refrain from drinking dairy, they will happily swap out the condensed milk for soy (a general no-no at other cafés.) Grab a pack of ‘sunflower snacks’ to go, and we’ll see you back here at 9am tomorrow.Photography by Gianna Rizzo."

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P H

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Love the coffee here, very authentic Vietnamese coffee. It's without a doubt, one of the best coffee shop in Melbourne. My friends and I will definitely comeback again and again. Thank you also to all the staffs for their friendly and courteous service.

Chris

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In the best three places for coffee in Footscray. Lovely group of gals running the place and always pleasant. Sitting outside will give you front row seats to the gifts of Footscray life. Coffee itself is not only excellent, but consistent and on the top shelf with the best the suburb has to offer.

jaydev sarang

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I Had vietnamese coffee and it was very delicious..Its the first thing i want in morning now everyday .. only problem was i found myself finishing it quite quickly and had a chat with staff there who said viet coffee is supposed to be enjoyed very slowly, so melting ice will make it last longer ..

Liz Dinh

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Best Vietnamese coffee in Melbourne! Service is quick with a friendly smile and their coffee is to die for. I had the coconut avocado with a shot of coffee and it was so smooth and creamy…I still dream about it. I love how each coffee is individually dripped with a phin filter like how it’s traditionally done in Vietnam. Hidden gem for sure.

Trang Nguyen

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Whenever we are in Footscray, we will come here for the ice viet coffee. The quality and the taste of the coffee are quite consistent most of the time. They are quite strong which we like but maybe not the cup of tea for others. $8 for a large one. Quite busy all the time. Expect to wait or queue for your orders. Service can be better though.

Mel B

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Best Vietnamese iced coffee, really brings me back to the cafes and coffee carts all over the streets of Saigon. You’ll find all the Vietnamese cà phê sữa đá delicacies at good value including: - Coconut iced coffee (4/5): more coconut flavoured then creamy like the one in Vietnam, but is still a great refreshing drink with a good balance of sweetness and bitterness - Salt coffee (4.25/5): salt cream on top is more like whipped cream with salt, but the combination is to die for I was addicted - Creme brûlée Vietnamese coffee (4.5/5): my favourite out of the other 3, creme brulee is like your egg coffee with that perfect thin torched layer - you’d think it’s sugar overload but it is so well balanced Waiting for them to release their egg coffee (cà phê trứng) because I already know it’s going to be the perfect treat on any occasion or weather - take me back to Vietnam! Sweet and enthusiastic owners who are quick and accomodating to your orders. Glad to see them always creating new menu options in this neglected market area and reigniting the light of Footscray. Taste: 4.5/5 Value: 4.5/5 Ambience: 4/5 Service: 5/5 IG @delishdump

Vivian

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Absolutely delightful coffee shop that never fails to satisfy my coffee cravings. The staff are always warm and welcoming with a smile on their face and their new crème brûlée Viet iced coffee and Himalayan salt Viet iced coffee are so decadent and unlike any Viet iced coffees I’ve ever had. Their coffee is always rich and robust in flavour and there’s so many drinks to choose from so there’s something on the menu for every palette and craving

M Wayang

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Verily, let it be known that the siren song of gastronomic delight in Footscray beckons with promises of iced coffee at the meager price of $9, alongside the savory bahn mi for a modest sum. Yet, lo, the insidious serpent of surcharge rears its head, adding a burden of 1.8% upon thy card transactions, elevating the cost of thy repast. Thus, even as you partake of the divine elixir of legitimate coffee, the sweetness thereof is embittered by the knowledge that each sip carries a weighty toll. Behold, as the icy remnants languish in the bin, so too does the weight of excess fees linger in thy conscience, a reminder of the perils that lurk beneath the veneer of culinary pleasure. O, discerning denizens of Footscray, let not your palate be seduced by the allure of these delights, lest you find yourselves ensnared in the coils of financial burden.