We were looking for afternoon coffee and came across this cafe. The menu looked amazing and we could not decide what we wanted to order. So we decided to go with Calamansi cooler and the Ube milk tea with oatmilk for the drink. They were delicious. We also ordered the Leche flan ube cheesecake and it was teally good. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. The decor is pretty. Pretty good space and seating. I think the price is fair as well. We will need to try other drinks and baked goods next time. Actually have to try their coffee or maybe the Milo milk tea. Very impressed with this cafe. read more

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This is one week old review. It was on our list to try since I love halo halo. This place actually deserve 3.5 stars but since overall experience is positive, it round up to 4. The place is small but cozy and they have a giant couch in the middle for lounging. The price is high compare to other places, with the exception of their daily special tea. Their tea is actually cheap. I love love the jasmine calamonsi tea, so refreshing for $3. The halo halo was overwhelmed with ice cream, need more of other ingredients. The monster oreo shake was delicious but it is not worth it for that price. The ube flan cupcake was just ube cupcake and flan stack on top. It kinds of lacking the cohesiveness. Overall, I would come back just for that tea. read more

Cafe 86 - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

Delicious Ube bread pudding & Ube cheesecake!! I had Cafe 86 a long time ago in Pasadena. I have only tried their drinks tho. During the visit here, I was able to try their goodies and drink. The $3 drinks options were awesome. We ordered the jasmine calamansi. It was so good and refreshing. Would totally get it again. My friend got the Ube cheesecake. I tried a bit. It was soooo good. I wanted more but too shy to get more hahha The Ube bread pudding warmed up was super delicious. I was told that it was one of the best. I agree! It included Ube ice cream. Could get it on the side or on top of the bread. Not a big fan of the Ube ice cream. Will definitely try other items. Was a bit sad that the flan Ube and turon pop tart was sold out. Gonna try to get it next time =] read more

Cafe 86 - Yummy Ube cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

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Founded by Ginger and James Dimapasok, Cafe 86 began with a simple mission: to share the vibrant flavors of the Philippines with the world. Drawing inspiration from ube, the signature purple yam featured in many traditional Filipino desserts, the couple transformed a cultural favorite into a modern culinary experience. Through creative desserts and innovative recipes, Cafe 86 has helped introduce Filipino flavors to a broader audience while staying true to its roots and heritage. My wife had heard many good things about this place. She's Filipina so we had to check it out for research purposes lol. And of course, we had to order their Filipino's iconic dessert, Halo-Halo. (Ask for the upside down version!) Their rendition is very similar to the traditional one, since it has ube ice cream, jellies, jackfruit and flan. Their spin on halo-halo is that they serve it as milkshake beverage with toppings instead of having shaved ice drenched in condensed/evaporated milk. It also missing a few of the essentials ingredients ( beans, sweet plantains, and coconut sport). But overall, not bad at all. Very refreshing on a hot day! It's good on its own way, but just make sure you mix-mix it up to enjoy the full flavors of the dessert. read more

Cafe 86 - Halo-Halo - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

This place is pretty cool! It's on the smaller side, but it has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere as soon as you walk in.It was my first time trying ube, so I wanted to play it safe and order something more subtle. I got the Monster Thai Tea, which I'd rate about a 6/10. The ube flavor wasn't very strong, and the milk and Oreo flavors overpowered the drink. Unfortunately, the boba didn't taste very fresh either. I also tried the ube truffle coated with oreo pieces, and that was actually really pretty good! I'd give it an 7.5/10. My daughter thought differently though she absolutely loved it and gave it a 9/10. Fun fact if you check in on the yelp, they give you a free hibiscus tea pretty big size for it to be free but honestly, I have no flavor. I still enjoyed it since I like plain tea but no flavor. The real star of the visit was the ube cheesecake. Let me tell you, that cheesecake was SO delicious! It was creamy, flavorful, and honestly one of the best things I tried there. It was around $6, and while it was pretty small for the price, the taste definitely made up for it. I'd come back just for the cheesecake alone.The employees were also incredibly sweet and helpful. Since I had never tried ube before, they took the time to explain what it was and gave me recommendations. I appreciated that they helped me choose pastries and made me feel comfortable trying something new. I enjoyed my visit and would definitely come back to try more items from their menu. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was cozy, and while not everything was a hit for me, there were some standout items that made the experience worth it. read more

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Cafe 86 "Ube Nerds" is such a great slogan. I love everything Ube and their Ube Chocolate Truffles are to die for! They have some very yummy drinks (milk teas and lattes) and I kerp wanting to try their Halo. Often stop by when in the area just to grab the Ube Truffles. So maby sweet treats to temp you! read more

This was my second time being here and it didn't disappoint. It was pretty busy on a weekday evening. Perfect for a dessert after dinner or hang out. The café vibe is very casual and good for catching up with family/friends. The Ube desserts were very yummy. We tried the Ube butter bar, Ube truffle, and Ube cracked cheesecake. Last time I had Ube poptart. The Ube flavor is Rich. The desserts are not too sweet. Definitely good sweetness for Asian parents. Also, the purple color and aesthetic is very nice. Would come again when I'm in the area. read more

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I had this place bookmarked for so long, not sure why I never made it in until today! After dinner, my friend and I were looking for dessert options nearby and he mentioned Cafe 86 had a delicious "cupcake thing". Then I remembered I've been wanting to try this place, so we decided to grab our post meal sweets here. We ordered 2 flan cupcakes, 1 crack cheesecake and 1 regular upside down halo halo. Everything was so good. I devoured the halo halo and the cupcake. I will need to eat the cheesecake tomorrow, but based on how good the other two were, I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy the cheesecake just as much. Now that I know what I've been missing out on, I'll be coming in as much as I can here on out lol. read more

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The upside down halo halo is the creamiest ive ever tasted. Their ubeflan cupcake and cheesecake nice to partner with their calamansi juice read more

My favorite place to visit whenever I am closed the City of Cerritos. Cafe 86 sell the most delicious Ube drinks, snacks pasties. One of my favorite is the their Ube Upside Down, Halo Halo. Service is superb and friendly. Sitting area was perfectly setup for short stop snacking... very casual inviting setting. Perfect for everyone to sit, relax and enjoy ube halo halo read more

Cafe 86 - Sitting area - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

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I've visited this place before, and I'm always impressed by their consistency! My go-to order is the ube muffin topped with flan, paired with a large original Halo Halo on the side. We arrived around 12:50 PM, and luckily, they had just opened at 12:30 PM. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted by an employee, and it was nice to have the place to ourselves for a couple of minutes until more customers arrived. Their menu is packed with a delightful variety of drinks, desserts, and sweet treats to choose from! I'll definitely be back soon to try their crinkle cookies and explore even more of their offerings. Definitely check them out! Keep in mind there's only about 2 tables and 2 couches (: read more

Cafe 86 - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

This is by far one of my favorite spots to get Filipino inspired desserts with a twist. The location is small with limited seating, but the service is quick and the staff is friendly. read more

Cafe 86 - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

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Stopped by after the mall and this place did not disappoint. It was pretty packed and busy but the service was quick and staff is friendly. Their ube crinkles had really good flavor and not too sweet. Had the strawberry cooler and it was refreshing and yummy read more

The food here is definitely worth the 5 stars but I had to deduct one for the service. Came in on a Tuesday around 6pm and ordered 2 upside down halo-halo and although the place was not packed, we were not greeted or even acknowledged because the employees were too busy giggling with each other. We were standing in front of the cashier for a good few minutes before they asked us if we were ready to order. read more

Cafe 86 - 8/2024 - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

Back again... Cookie Monster and Halo Halo are our fam favorites. Ambiance is enjoyable as we get to sit and enjoy our treats. Service interaction is always pleasant. read more

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Great coffee / drinks and great professional staff. It has a cozy New York City feel. read more

Cafe 86 - Cozy spot. - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

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I visited Cafe 86 after being told that another Cafe 86 had some of the best and most authentic halo halo out here. The store itself is small and well-designed like a cool place to grab some drinks and desserts with a group of friends. The person working there was nice and made our halo halo quickly and well. Unfortunately, the halo halo was not very authentic and was very brown sugar heavy. I thought it was just ok. read more

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We were in the area and decided to stop by. We ordered the ube cake, ube ice cream and halo halo. Honestly the cake was super sweet, I knew it would be but it was sweeter than I expected. The ice cream was really good, I enjoyed it. My fiancé ordered the halo halo and he loved it. He said it was really good, nothing was overpowering. Staff was also kind and helpful. We weren't able to sit inside though because space was limited. read more

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First time visiting Cafe 86 with family for dessert! It's a tiny Cafe serving Filipino flavored desserts, coffee, teas, smoothies, and sandwiches. On a Sunday afternoon post lunch, there were just a few customers present. Our party of 5 was fortunate to get seats together. The turon pop tart caught my attention but I decided on something familiar which was a scoop of ube ice cream. Smooth, creamy and delicious! Fam members that got the same thing agreed. My cousin did get the turon pop tart but thought it's just okay. The gal at the counter that took our order was pleasant. There are brick walls and some Star Wars decor. The disability parking spaces were not close by in the plaza and already occupied. We managed okay parking in a regular spot that was next to a delivery/pickup spot that was clear. As far as regular parking spots, there were many on a Sunday afternoon. The plaza has a Market, a bakery, a restaurant, and shops nearby. I found out there is actually another Cafe 86 closer to me. This is a Cafe that I would introduce out of town family members to. 4 stars! read more

Cafe 86 - Ube scoop. 6/1/25 - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

The ube latte is a nice drink and very trendy, but theirs is definitely more on the sweet side with NO coffee at all. In fact calling it a 'latte' is a bit of a stretch when it's just ube syrup and milk, but if you want just milk, it's fine. read more

Cafe 86 - definition of latte - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

Perfect dessert place. They have so many things to choose from, you'll have a hard time deciding. Love their upside down halo halo, it's so refreshing. Love that they don't skimp on the ingredients. That's what truly makes it special. read more

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Ube carver best place in town Cool place to chill out with friends Nice variety if ube dessert as well as drinks. Been here many time has nt change a bit read more

Cafe 86 - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

Came here last Sunday for dessert after lunch at Daniela's to introduce my long-lost pinay friend to Cafe 86. I have posted reviews for the other locations in Chino and Tustin, I really love this place. Cafe 86 specializes in Ube, and they do it exceptionally well. The vibrant purple color is just as appealing as the taste. If you're looking for unique and delicious Filipino-inspired treats, especially those featuring ube, this is definitely the spot to check out. My faves are the Ube Butter Bar, Ube Truffle and Ube Leche Flan Cupcake. I've also tried and recommend the Ube Latte for those who prefer no caffeine. It was a perfect day to try their signature Halo Halo and it did not disappoint. I even love the frosted flakes in it (instead of pinipig) and all the ingredients that came with it. Authentic! read more

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Great overload of ube this place is great if you Ube. They have a great version of Halo Halo. And a upside down version of it such is my favorite. They have many Filipino deserts. From drinks to baked goods. It's a cozy place inside and ever so often Jokoy comes in. And he has done some meetups But besides that the desserts are amazing. It is always a bit busy. But they work fast. Fair warning. Don't come here if you are on a diet. This place will wreck you it's so delicious. You will be back soon. It's a great place to go to after dinner. And they have a couch if you need to sit. read more

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I've been coming to this location for years. Parking is always tight as they share it with multiple businesses but I just love coming to support Cafe 86 and the Luisa and Son's bakery next door. Everyone is usually really friendly here but the drinks are always on point and you're able to make modifications. Ube everything pastries are located here. The pastries actually taste like the ube it claims in their titles haha. Their ube leche flan cupcakes are one of their most popular- but my personal top two favorites are the ube butter bar, ube truffles and the ube cheesecake. I have yet to give their pop tarts a try. They also have a few non ube treats like Milo (chocolate) cupcake and a mais (corn) bar. Their halo halo upside down is one of my favorites on a hot summer day and if I have a sweet tooth on a particular day I will ask to top it with ube ice cream for an ube overload haha. They have two tables that are a four top- and two stool tables against the windows that hold three people. Two additional couches on the side for casual catch up or solo dates. Seating is tight here so I can't necessarily say it's a good study spot but I'd say it's an option since they do have wifi. Bathroom is a hit or miss at this location as they're usually busy and don't upkeep it. read more

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This store is a winner for all ube lovers: I come here whenever I'm craving an upside down Halo Halo! I have never seen it anywhere else and I even got one of my friends addicted to this drink. I have been here so many times. Their other drinks are not bad, but I just come for Halo Halo now. In addition to the drinks, they also have unique desserts. The ube flan cupcakes are the popular choice among my friends, but I'm always slightly tempted to try the other desserts too. It's a fun place to take someone who hasn't tried FIlipino desserts before. The interior is a cozy industrial style. There aren't a large number of tables but if it's not busy you can bring a laptop and study here. read more

My hubby and I LOVE getting a treat after we grab dinner at Garlic and Chives, next door. We literally order the same thing each time, which is pretty much one a week-an ube crinkle (hubby's fave), ube truffle (my fave), and the ube monster shake (BOMB, we both love)! The service is fast, staff friendly and helpful if you want suggestions. We like chillin on the couches while enjoying our treats. We also love the California (where I was born) license plate and Minnesota (where my hubby was born) license plate decor. All in all, a cute spot with delicious treats!!! read more

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This establishment is small but clean and welcoming. Staff are excellent...very helpful with recommendations. This is a Filipino infusion of desserts and drinks (specifically ube). They're well known for their upside down halo-halo. A must try. read more

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This location definitely can get busy but its so so worth it. The halo halo is always a must, especially on a hot day. The upside down ube halo halo is my personal fave. Try can't go wrong with anything here. The ube flan cupcakes and ube cheesecakes are a hit every single time. I have been coming here for years and the quality if impeccable. Definitely worth the try! read more

I walked in wanting a halo halo, but they were too busy and I was on a time crunch. I did take pictures of their menus and offering. I'll have to come back. Easy parking. Indoor seating. Casual. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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I loved the Ube monster milkshake. This place has a lot of great drinks and desserts. read more

Cafe 86 - Menu on the wall. - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

Great treats and drinks. Fast service and a super chill atmosphere. Got the corn bar and the crack cheesecake. Sooo good.

The BEST cafe in town! Anytime I step into cafe 86 I instantly feel very welcomed. Customer service is definitely top tier. Drinks taste impeccable, food is of great quality, and wait times are no longer than 20 minutes (even if it's busy). I genuinely could not recommend this place enough! I would recommend the Ube monster and halo halo upside down. read more

Cafe 86 - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

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I love this bakery. I notice that some locations carry different pastries. I love their spinach pastry but at this location in is Kale. Both are good. Service is always quick and I always get more pastries to bring home than I had planned for because they are so beautifully displayed. They are located in a strip plaza so ample parking available. read more

Cute little spot if you love Ube. All sorts of bakery, desserts, coffee, and drinks containing Ube. I had ordered a Ube latte. My first time trying it. Have to say it was very tasty! Sweet and settled to perfection to my taste. Service was quick with little wait time. Would like to revisit to try out other items on the menu. read more

Cafe 86 - Ube Latte - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

If you love Filipino desserts and halo halo, this is the place to get them. They have a menu full of shakes, drinks, baked goods and more. I already knew what I was getting when I got here as the halo halo is what got me all the way to Artesia. But I had never tried an upside down halo halo so I tried it out. Along with it I had tried for the first time ever a Mais con Yelp. It's a corn based dessert which was not too sweet but had a more simple flavor. I'd still take the regular halo halo any day but it was a nice and interesting first time experience. The flan in the halo halo was really good and over all had a good consistency. Seating is available inside and the store itself had a character to it with a little grunge and modern touch. Definitely will try again sometime for their classic halo halo. read more

Cafe 86 - Upside down Halo Halo & Mais con Yelo. - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

Finally gave their halo halo a try and it was a disappointment. It's more of a milkshake with toppings than halo halo since it's missing some authentic ingredients like the palm seeds, saba bananas, beans and ube halaya. It's literal a milk shake with ice cream, boba, a little flan and jello/nata de coco type. It's way overpriced too around $11 for the medium size. My friend got the bread pudding and said was good! But their halo halo was not for me... service was fast tho. read more

Cafe 86 - Upside down halo halo - Desserts Near Me - Artesia, California

Decided to try their pandan matcha since they were offering that on this particular day. It has a strong creamy pandan flavor, but I wished it had more matcha. I think it essentially tasted like pandan milk with matcha rather than a pandan matcha lol it was also not dark like a typical matcha you'd expect. It wasn't bad though and can definitely fulfill a craving. read more

The best thing about this Cafe 86 location, is that they're pretty frendly, fast and they have the $2 refresher and cooler drink promos every so often. The menus are on the wall, and you order your drinks at the register right in front of it. Pickup is nice and easy where they call your number from the other side of the counter. It's nice that they have indoor seating so that people can enjoy their drinks when those seats are available, although it can get very crowded, and you may end up just trying to stay out of people's way. I wasn't a big fan of the Hibiscus drink but the strawberry and dragonfruit iced teas were sweet and tasty. Lots of options to choose from though, and they must be good, as evidenced by the amount of people that were flowing in and out. The worst thing about this location is the parking. The entire lot needs to be restriped and spaces need to be widened. and some of the partitions need to go. I can almost guarantee that you will not be parked in a single spot correctly, and it's just as perilous pulling out of a spot, no matter what part of the parking lot you think you're safe at, considering the amount of businesses in that plaza. The spaces feel like they were all painted for compact smart cars, not the standard sedans, minivans or suvs that are out and about. read more

The ube truffles and the upside down halo halo are the two standout things here. The drinks are pretty good, a lot of the desserts are ube centered but I wouldn't say they were extraordinary. I highly suggest the upside down halo halo. It was real tasty and lots of textures. read more

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