Food and Drink

Vietnamese restaurant to open new spot in University City. What to expect

A Vietnamese restaurant serving authentic street food is expanding in Charlotte.

1368 Sweet Corner Cafe is plotting a new location in University City that’s slated to open in late spring, the restaurant shared in a message posted on Facebook. It will take over the former Binki Cafe spot, which closed in December.

A top-down view of a diverse Vietnamese feast shows various dishes including a large bowl of beef pho with bean sprouts, a Bánh Mì sandwich, and crispy spring rolls. The spread also features fried chicken wings, a rice platter with a fried egg, and dipping sauces arranged on a dark tabletop.
1368 Sweet Corner Cafe, known for its Vietnamese street food and boba drinks, is expanding in Charlotte. 1368 Sweet Corner Cafe
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“Because of you, we’re growing and bringing our sweet treats to a new neighborhood!” the owners wrote. “We can’t wait to welcome everyone to our new store!”

1368 Sweet Corner Cafe also has a shop in Steele Creek.

The fusion restaurant serves a variety of Asian-inspired street foods — think savory bahn mi sandwiches, steamy bowls of pho, cheesy Korean corn dogs and fries piled high with pork kimchi. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a mochi donut or creamy boba tea.

A close-up shot features a vibrant Bánh Mì sandwich on a wooden serving board, packed with grilled meat, pickled carrots, cucumbers, and fresh cilantro. The crusty baguette is perfectly toasted and sits under bright, natural sunlight that highlights the fresh ingredients.
At 1368 Sweet Corner Cafe, you can get a savory bahn mi sandwich and other Asian-inspired offerings. 1368 Sweet Corner Cafe

Coffee is also on the menu alongside fruit teas, tropical slushees and sugar cane juice.

“With our convenient order-and-enjoy concept, customers simply place their order and bring it to their table, making it easy to relax and enjoy good food with friends and family,” owner Crystal Nguyen told CharlotteFive.

Nguyen didn’t share further details about the forthcoming restaurant but told fans to stay tuned for the official opening date.

Two iced beverages from “1368 Sweet Corner” are presented in clear plastic cups, showcasing layered colors and creamy foam tops. The drink on the left is a light brown coffee or milk tea with dark pearls at the bottom, while the right is a green matcha blend with white swirls.
1368 Sweet Corner Cafe offers a variety of drinks including boba tea, hot coffee and slushees. 1368 Sweet Corner Cafe

1368 Sweet Corner Cafe

Location: 9211 N Tryon St STE-5, Charlotte, NC 28262 (coming spring 2026)

Location: 8156-G S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273

Cuisine: Vietnamese street food, coffee and drinks

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Instagram: @1368sweetcornercafe

A top-down view of a diverse Vietnamese feast shows various dishes including a large bowl of beef pho with bean sprouts, a Bánh Mì sandwich, and crispy spring rolls. The spread also features fried chicken wings, a rice platter with a fried egg, and dipping sauces arranged on a dark tabletop.
1368 Sweet Corner Cafe, known for its Vietnamese street food and boba drinks, is expanding in Charlotte. 1368 Sweet Corner Cafe
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This story was originally published March 10, 2026 at 12:52 PM.

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Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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