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    Cafe 86

    4.3 (100 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ube Shake
    Christianne A.

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

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    Nicole Diane M.

    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.

    Barbi O.

    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.

    Ube Monster Ube Monster Milkshake
    Gabriel B.

    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.

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    Dineo M.

    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

    Ube Monster Milkshake
    Donna A.

    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!

    Carol C.

    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!

    Jean B.

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

    Turon Pop Tart
    Devi N.

    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.

    Strawberry Calamansi Cooler, Jasmine Calamansi, Ube Monster Milkshake, Upside Down Halo Halo, Mais Con Yelo Halo Halo
    Kristenne A.

    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!

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    Benedict A.

    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!!

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    Sheena B.

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

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    I love their ube crinkle cookies so much! Def the place to go to if you need an ube fix ‍

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    Something new and different with all items on the menu. I would definitely recommend it!

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    desserts and drinks are amazing and staff are friendly! a must visit! highly recommended!

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