"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
"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."
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.
Iunisi Vaiaku
Google
I always have the best ice chocolate here! Quick service also in the morning! Really tasty and authentic!!! If I could uber eats all the way from Werribee I would! I recommend this place to hot/ice chocolate lovers!!
bugyip
Google
Love this spot—such authentic Vietnamese tea! The flavors are rich and traditional. I definitely recommend the crème brûlée drink—it’s super smooth and just the right amount of sweet. A cozy little gem if you’re into real Vietnamese-style tea.
masa ito
Google
Thank you so much.
I dropped my coffee when I tried to stick the straw for it, but The stuff immediately made me new coffee.
I appreciate it.
Cảm ơn.
Trang Nguyen
Google
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.
Chris
Google
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.
Mel B
Google
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
Giovanni Rinaldi
Google
The best VIC (Viet Ice coffee) in Footscray. The salted cream coffee is consistently good. The coffee is strong. Some outdoor seating to do people watching.