I don't crave halo halo often, but when I do, I'm getting the UPSIDE DOWN HALO HALO from here! While it isn't the most traditional version of the dessert, it still has all of my favorite parts. I love that the base is an ube milkshake and the corn flakes add a nice crunch. I'm glad they opened this Carson location because it's closer to me and I can fulfill my cravings! read more

Cafe 86 - Upside Down Halo Halo - Desserts Near Me - Carson, California

My partner and I stopped by Cafe 86 in Carson hoping we had found our next go-to halo-halo spot. Unfortunately, authenticity and customer service were both missing from the recipe. Parking was easy, and when we walked in, there was only one occupied table. Three employees were chatting in the back. We were greeted, but it felt more like, "What would you like?" than "Welcome in." No smile, no conversation, no thank you--just a transaction. After taking our order, the employee returned to chatting with coworkers. When our order was ready, our name was called, the halo-halo was placed on the counter, and that was the end of the interaction. As for the halo-halo itself, my partner rated it a 2/10. It was overwhelmingly sweet and overpriced for what we received. We were hoping for layers of flavor and nostalgia but got a sugar rush that could probably power a small city. As a business owner myself, I understand that customer service is one of the biggest drivers of customer retention. Great products can bring people in once, but great service brings them back. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark on both. The good news? These issues are fixable. A little more warmth, engagement, and hospitality would go a long way. Until then, we'll continue our search for our next favorite halo-halo spot. read more

The most EXPENSIVE halo-halo you'll ever see in Cali. Overly priced. A definite NO. Found them on Yelp, and apparently their prices have since gone up. $13 for just ice, a scoop of ube ice cream and SOME stuff inside with corn flakes. NOT AUTHENTIC nor original. It's sad that Filipinos are serving this and it's not even what it's supposed to be. Didn't even have the beans nor the other fixings to make it a true halo-halo. Only the green and red jelly, and flan. That's it. Worst of all, they blend the ice and evaporated milk with brown sugar. Not the original. I asked them if they just had original halo-halo and they said yes, so I paid. When it was done, what they gave me was brown ice inside of my halo-halo. I thought it was mixed with coffee but they said it was with brown sugar. I was like okay whatever I'll try it. It was SO OVERLY sweet. They should have left it alone and not messed with the original recipe. It was sugar on top of sugar, and was sweet on top of sweet. It was hard for me to finish it, let alone pay so much for it. There was no balance. Everything was so sweet. Customer service was also nonexistent. The people that work there don't greet at all. Didn't even say a word while we stood at the register until we opened our mouth to order. The young girls that work here don't seem to care. I asked questions and they were nonchalant about everything. Didn't really explain much, clearly I was new. My order also came out within a minute! Meaning everything was pre-made. Now I can see why there's no customers here on the weekend (Saturday). Those are always indicators of a slow business. Too expensive, no customer service, and not authentic. Will not be returning. First and LAST time. *I will do them a favor by posting a nice photo I took* read more

Great halo halo Nice and friendly staff Cool ambience makes me feel close to home Filipino food served here Yummy dessert read more

Cafe 86 - Ube Shake - Desserts Near Me - Carson, California

This place is hands down UBE HEAVEN!!! Every single sip, bite, is an ube explosion in your mouth (IYKYK). I've only tried a couple menu items, but everything makes me want to keep coming back for more. It's like an X that you can't resist lol . The ube latte has a hint of jackfruit which I did not expect, but was so complementary to the drink, it blew my mind (mainly cause I'm not a huge jackfruit fan). The ube bars are to die for, and the ube truffle--what a lovely OREO surprise!!! Still not sure what the center is made with, but don't mind trying another that's for sure. Don't forget to try the highlight of your trip here--some absolutely delicious Halo Halo!!! read more

Stopped by Cafe 86 on a rainy LA day looking for something sweet to nibble on while reading at home. Mission accomplished. Parking Located in a busy plaza. Even on a rainy day it was packed, but we lucked out and snagged a spot as someone pulled out. Vibe Small, cozy, and eclectic. The space is filled with Filipino memorabilia and cultural nods, which makes it feel warm and personal. Very limited seating (only a couple of small areas), so this is mostly a grab-and-go spot. What It's Known For Cafe 86 is a longtime favorite for Filipino-inspired desserts--think ube everything, pandan, and tropical flavors. It's also gone viral over the years for its ube leche flan cupcakes and halo-halo-inspired treats. Order Mango calamansi slush--SO good. Bright, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. Sweet without being syrupy, and dangerously easy to drink. Service Ordered via the self-serve kiosk. Bonus points: they made a little extra of our drink and generously gave us the leftovers topped with chamoy. A+ kindness. read more

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Not too many selections of treats but the existing ones were great. The mais con Yelo bar was my favorite as it was not too sweet and tasted very good. Other recommended sweets are the ube cheesecake and the ube flan cupcake. They are so good and definitely fixes a sweet tooth craving. The best drink is the mais con Yelo halo-halo drink. It wasn't too sweet and the mix was good and you could taste the flavors of the corn and flakes nicely. The ambiance here is cool with a star wars theme. Open space and a lot of room to chill. read more

Cafe 86 - Desserts Near Me - Carson, California

Filipino dessert spot with heavy focus on ube flavors. Their ube monster milkshake is more on the slushier side than an actual milkshake, but you can still taste the flavor. I recommend the ube truffles for something truly unique, and for those with a sweet tooth get the ube crack cheesecake! Plenty of seating indoors, but can get filled during peak hours. read more

Cafe 86 - Ube Monster Ube Monster Milkshake - Desserts Near Me - Carson, California

So I ordered a large upside down halohalo. When I got home I noticed there was no boba in it. I called to let them know and they didn't apologize. Instead they were trying to reason. I go here all the time but just let your customers know when they order that your ingredients are not complete. read more

My cookie butter latte was delicious! Parking lot was quite compact. The music was obnoxiously loud. I could barely hear what the other person was saying. I think I'd go back if given the chance read more

when i first read mango slush, I assumed it would be a slushy (like an icee at a theatre) but this was much more smoother and bright. glad i found this place, these tasty mango drinks in the summer heat will be amazing!! they have lots of ube dessert that i'm wanting to try. looks delicious. the place was nice and clean, including the bathroom. not the most welcoming service but quick and efficient read more

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First time at Cafe 86 in Carson on 2/14/26. We have been at the Cerritos location and loved it so we were so happy to see there's one closer to us. We were greeted warmly as we entered in. The staff was friendly and provided great hospitality. The restaurant was cool, lots of deco on the wall that keeps you entertained. We ordered the upside down halo halo and ube monster. Everything tasted delicious! For Valentine's, they gave us a free ube velvet in a really cute heart tin. They're located in Carson in a plaza with plenty of parking. Definitely worth the visit if you love ube or Filipino dessert. Highly recommend! read more

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The Upside Down Halo Halo is GENIUS! I think this is my favorite halo-halo of all time. I love that they added cornflakes and substituted the usual beans for tapioca pearls. My mistake was ordering the "mini" when I should have ordered the regular. The ube crumble cookies and flan ina cupcake were made to perfection as well! This is a place I would definitely have to bring my Filipino parents to! read more

Cafe 86 - Desserts Near Me - Carson, California

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The upside down halo-halo is so delicious! I highly recommend it. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The vibe is chill. read more

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3.5 I came here because I saw they were advertising $2 drinks on social media. It's tucked away into the corner or a small but busy plaza. I got The Rosie and Honey B for my mom. They also had baked goods. The customer service was quick as in you order, wait till your name is called, then leave. I know some people don't like small talk but there wasn't much conversation between workers and customers. Either way I'd come back to try one of their iced teas. read more

We stopped here for dessert after a long day of sightseeing in LA. Located in Carson, this is a small shop that specializes in boba drinks and pastries. There are lots of ube items if that's what you're into. My favorite item here is the Turon pop tart. You can get it warmed, and once you tuck into the pastry it's a hot, comforting flaky bite. The filling isn't too sweet and it's enough to share if you want a small bite of something. The service is really friendly and there are a few tables inside if you want to eat in. There's plenty of parking too. read more

Cafe 86 - Turon Pop Tart - Desserts Near Me - Carson, California

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This is my go-to spot whenever I want a sweet treat, and this time I went with my partner because we just so happened to crave their snacks. We put a name down on the self-serve kiosk, and like any other place I would have expected to hear that same name. The staff kept calling the completely wrong name, in front of other customers. We wondered why it took so long for us to get our food, and when we asked for our order under our name, it was the exact same order we made but they changed the name to a completely different one. I don't understand why this had to happen, I genuinely think that was very unprofessional to change the name that we wrote down for our order, and it also wasted our time. Hopefully next time my experience could be better, because I do not want to stop coming to this shop solely because I don't want my time to be wasted again by unnecessary situations like this. read more

I love how all my favorite things are opening up in the South Bay. Just a few more restaurants/cafes and I'll never have to leave this area! And with that said, thank you Cafe 86 for opening up in Carson! Drink: My all time favorite drink is the Hibiscus Calamansi! I can definitely get this multiple times a day! Really refreshing! But honestly, try everything! When I first tried Cafe 86, I was hooked on the Cookie Butter Monster! Y'all know how much I love my Cookie Butter! And this milkshake definitely did it justice! And can't go wrong with Ube Monster Milkshake... Just have the lactaid on deck for the milkshakes ;). and for the teas - the Peach Mango and Mahalo Mango are pretty bomb! Come on! Can't go wrong with anything that has MANGO in it! Baked Goods: Zomgoodness! Also so delicious! My two favorite are the Ube Crack Cheesecake and the Ube Butter Bar! Mmm.. Mmm... Good! But again! Try everything! You won't be disappointed! Service: Really friendly! They'll have your drink and goodies out in no time! This Cafe 86 is on the smaller side compared to the other Cafe 86. But they do have some outside seating. So that's nice. Parking: Not a fan of this parking lot. Just thinking about the design of this parking lot is making my head hurt. If you've been here, you understand. Lol. Will I be back? Oh heck yeah! Probably sometime this week! See you soon Cafe 86! read more

We went too late and so much was sold out, but we've come by multiple times earlier in the day have been treated to so many yummy ube desserts. Halo Halo is always a favorite and the ube version is a good variation. Grandma seemed a little discombobulated by the presentation but finished it all! Always a nice treat and friendly staff. read more

Cafe 86 just opened in Carson and it's already my new go-to dessert spot! The menu is full of unique ube and Filipino-inspired treats, and everything I tried was delicious. We ordered: * Mais con yelo - sweet, refreshing, and perfect for summer. Very nostalgic. * Upside Down Halo Halo - MY personal favorite. I love the chewiness of the boba, jackfruit, and nata de coco especially!! * Ube Monster - their iconic drink and definitely a must-try if you love ube and Oreos. * Strawberry Calamansi Cooler - tart, sweet, and so refreshing! * Jasmine Grapefruit Iced Tea - light and floral with the perfect balance. Really liked this one! * Ube Cheesecake - creamy and rich without being too heavy. Love the crumbs on top. * Ube Flan Cupcake - soft, moist, and packed with ube flavor. The flan wasn't too sweet! * Churrochi with ube ice cream - such a fun dessert! The churro and mochi combo was warm and chewy, paired perfectly with the creamy ube ice cream. Sooooo tasty! The staff was very friendly & helpful, the space is bright and welcoming, and it's such a great addition to Carson. They also have self-serving kiosks for you to order if you're in a rush or the staff is busy helping another customer. Super convenient! Whether you're an ube lover or just looking for unique desserts, you'll want to add Cafe 86 to your list. I'll definitely be back to try more! read more

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I love the fact that there is a Cafe 86 less than half a mile from my Suegra's house. It is so convenient!! They have all the same offerings as the one I've been too in Rancho Cucamonga. It is a lot smaller here. As well as a lot less seating area. This time around though we ordered so much more! We of course had to order their upside-down halo halo. And it was phenomenal. FYI adding a little bit of whiskey (bourbon- at home) elevated it. We also had to get their ube crinkle, ube with flan cupcake, halo halo bread pudding as well as a couple other things. The halo halo bread pudding is good. You can warm it up at home (35-40 seconds) and they give you a separate cup of ube ice cream. The cold and the hot contrasted amazingly. With the bits of coconut and halo halo bits in it really changes up the texture of each bite. You definitely taste the ube. Its moist. And just amazing Everything we ordered from here was exceptional. Im glad there's one so close to my second home. Its definitely super convenient. And I will definitely be by some more times when Im in the Carson area!! read more

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Came here for our halo-halo cravings. Quick service, large portion, and chill ambiance. Photo for portion reference. read more

Cafe 86 - Halo Halo - 2 Regular and 1 Mini for comparison - Desserts Near Me - Carson, California

You walk in, and you'll be greeted by trendy, upbeat music. There are lights in mason jars hanging from the ceiling that give the place a rustic feel. Even the display cases for their pasties were cutely decorated with fun drawings. The upside down halo halo was really good but pricey for a "mini" for $9.95. The Cali mango slush was a huge disappointment because not only did it not taste like Mango, the taste wasn't good at all. We threw out 80% of it and took home the boba to rinse it out so we could at least eat it since the boba was chewy and sweet. The service was average, but I did appreciate being asked to sign up for the loyalty program. read more

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

Maybe it's because I went about 30-45 minutes to closing but ordering took a long time as well as our drinks. There seemed to be some confusion with ordering. Sometimes there was someone at the register to take orders, but then never came back so people were confused if they should wait or go to the kiosk. Just go straight to the kiosk FYI. In addition, they started running out of stuff. Even then, there was still a lot of people. Other than that, this was a really good place for some boba. I got the Dragonberry Calamansi Cooler. Super good, not too sweet and really refreshing! I wasn't in the mood for a milk tea, so I gotta be back next time for it. read more

This Halo Halo right here is a taste of home. It does remind me of an afternoon meryenda when we were kids with my lola. read more

Cafe 86 - Upside Down Halo Halo - Desserts Near Me - Carson, California

This is a late review. It's been few months since the last time I came here. I like the Upside Down Halo-Halo better than regular one they have(the one with corn flakes as one of the toppings). The service was nice. read more

Cafe 86 - Desserts Near Me - Carson, California

First time visitor here in Cafe 86! Today, I ordered the Ube Milk Tea. Didn't know what to expect other than a good drink. Glad to say, I received it. First greeting, the Cafe is quite empty. I didn't see a lot of customers. And If you are into quieter spots, this is my top recommendation! Very clean, modern cafe vibes, lights everywhere, and located in carson. Good Job to the staff for keeping the environment comfortable. The atmosphere feels so welcoming, although, very quiet. The Ube Milk Tea is heavenly. That may just be exaggeration...but seriously, I say this a Filipino in search of 'Ube' drinks that actually taste like the ube treats my mother would make--I feel awakened. The milk tea was sweet and refreshing, and the money was well spent on the drink. I am very much looking forward to tasting more of the treats they have on display and some of the other drinks. Thank You, Cafe 86. So excited to try more. read more

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I was simultaneously sad and happy when I saw this place open. Happy because I'm a huge fan of Cafe 86, but sad because it's a 2 minute drive for me compared to the other location in Cerritos... I have no control with my sweets consumption so this place being so close to me is dangerous. The shop is located in a plaza with terrible parking, but street parking is available if needed. Menu options are the same as the other locations and taste just as great. I had my go to Milo milk tea and it was as divine as I remembered. read more

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I took the kids here for the first time! They love halo halo and they have two choices!A regular traditional halo halo and an upside down. Jocelle was so kind to explain what the difference was with the two and the kids chose the upside down and it was so good both my kids gave it ten thumbs up!! Great job! The place was super clean! We will definitely be coming back!!!! read more

Café 86 is such a sweet spot for desserts and late-night cravings. Everything looks amazing, but the must-try is the Upside Down Halo-Halo so good and so unique. Creamy, crunchy, sweet, and refreshing all in one cup. read more

Cafe 86 - Upside Down Halo Halo - Desserts Near Me - Carson, California

I've been loving this place since I first tried it in chino hills. Now they have one in Carson! Food and drinks never miss, customer service is always amazing, and it is always clean. My son really loves their turkey pesto sandwich. I'm currently going down the list of coffee choices and so far the 3 I've tried are decent. Boba drinks and all of the ube treats are a must! read more

Cafe 86 - Ube Monster Milkshake with boba - Desserts Near Me - Carson, California

Online order pick-up review. I placed a few separate orders for pick up and they were ready when I arrived despite placing the orders at different times. Service was quick and friendly. My order was packaged well. We ordered the calamansi juice, 4 upside down halo halo's, and maiz con hielo. Everyone enjoyed their orders and the corn flakes stayed crispy until I reached my group. A little pricey but good for an occasional, special treat. Great addition to the neighborhood. read more

Long delayed review of this place...been wanting to try back then but their other location was closed one time I was in that area. Glad they have one location nearby and was able to try ube goodies and that very tasty halo-halo to go! Service was a tad slow for me but that's ok since halo-halo was made to order that time. Place is cozy and just nice to hang out in there if you prefer. Enjoyed the goodies bought and I'm due to go back for more. read more

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Halo halo yelpers. This place is fire but in an ice cold way. Out of all the Asian shaved iced desserts (bao bing, kakigori, patbingsu, etc...). Halo halo might be winning by a flan (or a foot) because of Cafe 86. Went in on a Sunday and it was moderately busy but no one came to the cashier booth to take orders, so I think they emphasize the self serve register on the side. Tried the halo halo og and upside down. Preferred the upside down but both were delicious. The only thing I would have changed is to get the small instead of the regular because it was a huge serving. read more

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Cafe 86 is now in the South Bay! A few months ago I spotted construction for the new Cafe 86 being built in Carson. Being a fan of the Cafe 86 in Artesia; I was so excited to see one closer to me. Fast forward to Fall and Cafe 86 is now here! It's no secret I am a ube fan and this location has all the ube treats! From their popular Ube Monster milkshake to Ube Leche Flan cupcakes to Ube Latte; they got it here. For my first visit here I got their Upside Down Halo Halo. I got the regular for $9.95 though they also have a mini for $8.95. This now officially my new favorite Halo Halo! I loved how it had lots of Frosted Flakes, boba, coconut jellies and jackfruit! The vanilla ice cream was so creamy and the ube base was so tasty! I also got a Pumpkin Spice Mini Vegan Ube Bundt ($2.95). I love pumpkin spice anything and was so happy to see a combo ube and pumpkin spice. I did feel though that this had more coconut flavor than pumpkin. I am happy to see Cafe 86 in the South Bay and I know I will be back for more ube treats! That ube latte is calling my name. read more

Absolutely love this spot! If it is around when I am in town, you know I am stopping in for the ube leche flan! It is my favorite there. The halo halo and drinks are good as well. It's a nice chill spot that isn't too loud. Workers are also really friendly! I already want to come back for more ube leche flan. Can't wait to stop back again when in town. read more

Cafe 86 - Desserts Near Me - Carson, California

Food: I got the upside down halo halo, it was pretty good. I would rate it a 7/10. There wasn't much shaved ice to it, very milky. Also ordered the ube cheesecake, 7/10 as well. I'm a huge fan of ube and the cheesecake didn't taste as great as I thought it would be. Service: staff was friendly. Everything was fast and efficient! Even on a busy day, I was able to be in and out within 15 minutes. Ambiance: lots of seating area inside as well as outside! read more

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Just enjoyed the Matcha Pandan latte with lychee jelly! It had a strong buko pandan flavor, was light and creamy, and a good balance of sweetness (sweet but not too sweet) with sea salt cream. I also enjoyed the firmer texture of the lychee jelly. Would definitely get this drink again read more

Cafe 86 - Matcha Pandan Latte - Desserts Near Me - Carson, California

If you're a fan of boba, you need to try this place! I recently stopped by and grabbed the Pandas Matcha with less sweet, and wow, was I impressed! The matcha flavor was rich and smooth, and the sweetness level was spot on - not overpowering but still enough to give it a nice balance. Definitely going to come back for it again! The one downside is the parking situation in the plaza. It can get a little tricky, especially during peak hours, but once you find a spot, it's worth it. Overall, great drink, good vibes, and I'll definitely be back! read more

I absolutely love this cafe ! I usually get their Ube matcha latte which I absolutely love & pair it with an ube pop tart ! Perfection ! All the ladies that work here are so lovely & nice they informed me about my points ! The store has inside & outside seating creates a cute calm vibe read more

Cafe 86 - Fresh pastries that are sooooooo mouth watering & make sure to get them toasted ! - Desserts Near Me - Carson, California

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