A café in Hanoi has attracted attention for an edible "corn cup" that you can eat after finishing your drink. The vessel is a waffle cone of the kind also used for ice cream — known in Vietnamese as ốc quế. The appeal lies not only in the novelty of the concept but in being able to enjoy a drink and a dessert at the same time.
What Flavors Are Available, and How Much Does It Cost?
At Hanoi outlets visited by Dân Trí in January 2026, options on offer included coffee & cookie, matcha cream, and cacao. At another shop, three varieties were available: salted-egg-flavored coffee, chocolate, and matcha. Prices ranged from 79,000 to 90,000 dong per cup, which is higher than a typical local coffee. This is more of a menu for people who want to try it once and get a photo than something for everyday use.
| Item to check | Details |
|---|---|
| Waffle cone (ốc quế) | A Waffle Cone with a Coated Interior |
| Main Flavors | Coffee, matcha, and cacao varieties |
| Price at Time of Reporting | 79,000–90,000 dong |
| Estimated Usable Duration | Around 5–6 hours, according to the shop |
| Good for | In-store experience and photos |
Why It Cannot Simply Be Called "Zero Waste"
If you eat the cup, you avoid throwing away a paper or plastic container. However, the cone cups used by the shops covered in the report are imported, and some break during shipping and are discarded. It is therefore more accurate to think of this as a novel experience using an edible vessel, rather than to categorically label it an eco-friendly cup.
What to Know Before You Order
The cone is fragile, and the shops themselves recommend drinking in-store promptly rather than taking it away. During busy periods there may be a wait, and reporting from January 2026 noted that a shop on Võ Văn Dũng Street had more than 100 visitors on weekends. This does not mean that more than 100 cups are guaranteed to sell, and the original wording has been revised accordingly.
Prices, participating shops, and menus for trending products can change quickly. Before visiting, check the shop's latest posts to confirm that the corn cup is still being offered. For those who prioritize taste, a regular cup is the straightforward choice; for those who also want the experience and a photo, the corn cup is the alternative — that distinction should make it easy to decide.
Related reading:
・Ngấm Cafe: A Retro Space Open 24 Hours
・Buon Ma Thuot: Vietnam's Coffee Capital
Source:Dân Trí
How to build your order
Deciding first on hot or cold, coffee or tea, sweetness level, and whether you want dairy will help you narrow down even a long menu. Even if you cannot pronounce the item name accurately, pointing at a photo and confirming size, ice, sugar, condensed milk, and toppings one by one is enough. Once you receive your order, compare the receipt against the product name.
