1997 Milktea and Dessert
28 Irving St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
Open nowToday 10:00 – 19:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A well-regarded milk-tea and dessert spot at Footscray in Melbourne with a 4.3 rating across 61 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 10:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 19:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 19:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 19:00
- FridayToday
- 10:00 – 19:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 19:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
1997 Milktea and Dessert sits on Irving Street in Footscray, one of Melbourne's diverse and vibrant inner-western suburbs. With 61 reviews behind its 4.3 rating, it has built a strong following.
The appeal is a sweet treat and a drink with a loyal following — a milk-tea and dessert spot that's a lovely stop for something indulgent, in the buzzing Footscray area. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Ranges, flavours and trading hours change over time, and it can get busy at peak times. If you're after something particular or specific opening hours, it's worth checking the current details directly before you head over.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.3 from 61 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 67
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 54
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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