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Cafe 86

4.4 (150 reviews)
Closed • 12:30 pm - 8:00 PM
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Hibiscus Tea, Ube Crack Cheesecake
Sami M.

The sweetest woman working gave us the rundown about Cafe 86 and their history when we visited! She was very friendly and gave great advice the ordering process. I choose the hibiscus tea and it was very refreshing (It's great that you can change the sweetness levels on all of their drinks). Next, I tried the Ube Cheesecake and would definitely order it again. Their milkshakes looked really good and will probably try one next time. Very tasty spot.

Isabelle T.

I was in the area on Sunday and so glad I was near! This has been on my list. Ruthy (Ruthie?) greeted me and explained the menu. She also let me know what vegan options there are. I got an ube milk tea with boba and soymilk for myself. I got a calamansi jasmine tea with boba for my husband. No pastries were vegan so I had to skip. I bake with ube a lot and I hope they will consider vegan baked goods in the future! For the drinks... they were good. I forgot to ask if it's real Ube or powder or extract. The drink wasn't super purple but that's ok considering it may be real Ube. It was 1.65 charge for alternative milk :( It was I think $2 for boba per drink :( It was about $21 for two drinks with tip. I won't lie, it was not a good amount of boba but the drinks are yummy. It was a clean open environment. I was invited back for a sale later this month. Very happy to visit. Nice staff. Helpful. Just very pricey for the serving of boba.

OG halo halo and Upside Down halo halo
Danielle H.

Best Halo Halo I've had in a very long time. I used to go to Island Pacific, Goldilocks and Tambayan, but now I'm coming here for it. I'm glad there are establishments in AZ and CA. I'm not sure if every Cafe86 is set up the same way, but I like the Star Wars deco at the Chandler AZ location. I also like their 3 vertical TVs that display the menu at eye level. They have plenty of drinks to choose from, but I would highly recommend trying the Halo Halo at least once. I didn't have to wait very long for my order which I always appreciate. They gave me boba straws which I found odd because you only need a spoon for Halo Halo. Save your straws!

Ube Ube Crack Cheesecake and ube tea
Emily C.

We came here for an open mic night they were hosting and had a blast! It's a cute little shop with a relaxed vibe. We got to meet the manager who is the brother in law of the original founder. All the workers were really nice. There are lots of ube flavored things to choose from as well as options for some other flavors. We got the ube tea and ube cheesecake and both were really good!

The Mermaid & Ube Milk TEA
Lucy L.

Came here for dessert last night and it was delicious. I came here once before for a Yelp event so I knew it was worth coming. I got the Mermaid Milk Tea (jasmine milk tea with a dash of matcha and sea salt) and my husband got the ube milk tea. Both were delicious and not too sweet. For dessert, we got the ube bar and the ube leche cupcake. They were both delicious! Service was really friendly when we had questions about the menu and they were patient with our wild monkeys running around the area. There's a couch and several tables to sit and enjoy your drinks and treats.

Lloyd F.

I was told that this business was Filipino inspired. By that, I mean that they make their version of filipino/asian drinks/dessert a bit different. We tried their regular halo halo and the upside down halo halo. Both were great! They used frosted flakes instead of the toasted rice and it was the perfect replacement IMO. It did just the trick that I'm craving one as I'm writing this review.

Nischinth S.

This cafe as a find through a yelp even that my brother brought me over to try. The must try is the halo halo. To change it up from the prior experience, we tried the upside down halo halo. The halo halo is made up of coconut jellies, jack fruit, boba, frosted flakes, vanilla ice cream and flan on a ube base. Real jack fruit people!! Cute place to come hang out and try some desserts.

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Rhessa V.

This is a nice, clean spot with warm and friendly staff. We're big fans of halo-halo and I have been wanting to try Cafe 86 for a while so we were happy we finally got the chance when we visited Chandler AZ. We decided to try their upside-down version and it did not disappoint! I loved how the frosted cornflakes added a perfect crunch that really complemented the overall taste of the ube halo-halo. It wasn't too sweet. I also appreciate that they honor military members with a discount. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend giving it a try!

Ube Monster Milkshake & Ube Milk Tea

Disappointing service for our first visit. My daughter and I love driving around the East Valley to find boba places just to try their ube or taro flavors, so we were excited to try Cafe 86. We ordered the Ube Monster Milkshake and the Ube Milk Tea. The Ube Monster tasted great and my daughter enjoyed it. However, the Ube Milk Tea was completely brown and had no ube flavor at all. It looked and tasted completely different from any ube flavors we have had elsewhere. We initially sat at the front high table. Because the drink seemed so incorrect, I politely asked the counter staff if it was made right. She said yes, but when she walked back to the prep area, she and her coworker immediately started talking about the interaction. They did not realize I could see them from where I was standing. The second employee looked visibly annoyed by my question, threw her hands up, shook her head, and seemed to roll her eyes. We then moved over to the side seating area just to take a quick photo of my daughter in front of their wall mural before leaving. Since the shop was otherwise empty, that reaction from the staff made the environment feel incredibly uncomfortable. Even though we were treated poorly, I still politely said "have a good night" when we walked out. Treating a customer's polite question with that kind of visual attitude is unacceptable. We will not be back.

Ube latte & Ube brownie
Kenna A.

If you love Ube desserts and coffee this is the place!! So many yummy pastries I wanted to try them all. The ube brownie was so yummy and the coffee is great. The shop was decked out in Star Wars stuff which was a pleasant surprise! They had good music playing, and overall very chill. The woman who helped me at the counter was so friendly!! Definitely recommend this place!!

Ube flan cupcake
Savannah R.

I first discovered this place after attending during Yelp Elite week. It was so good, I had to come back for more just a few days later. After a long day of work, I had a sweet tooth craving, and knew exactly what I wanted. Cafe 86 is a fun and vibrant place that specializes in all things Ube. From drinks to baked goods, you'll be sure to find your Ube favorite here. I ordered the Ube Flan Leche Cupcake, which was exactly what I came for. A perfectly moist Ube flavored cupcake (minus the frosting) topped with a delicious piece of flan. Never would I have thought that this would be such an excellent combination. The cake portion is delicious and moist just like a cake should be. The flan is also delicious.. and flan is not an easy thing to make. This dessert really hit the spot and I could eat more & more but the hips don't lie! Service was wonderful just like time before. A really great spot to stop in for a quick treat & also for work or study.

Left ube latte with espresso shot & right is green rose milk tea with lychee jelly
Kimberly P.

I love ube and so I was recommended by a friend to visit Cafe 86. Right as we walked in, we were greeted by the friendly staff. There are so many ube options to choose from so we will be back to try out their other ube options. The vibe is very relaxing and cool. You'll see Star Wars figures and art work on the walls. My husband ordered their ube latte with a shot of espresso. Typically this is caffeine free. It was very creamy and not overly sweetened. I ordered their green rose milk tea and although this was on the sweeter side it was still very good, floral, and creamy. For food, my husband and I had their pastrami sandwich along with their ube crinkle cookie. Both the cookie and sandwich were delicious. The cookie in particular was sweet and so soft. I have no complaints. I highly recommend checking this place if you're in the area. Plus they also have car meet nights/promos listed on their chalk board.

Inside Cafe 86
Annette T.

Little did I know Cafe 86 was a chain that existed outside of California. I was in town visiting family and was craving for a boba drink. I leveraged good ole trusty Yelp for recommendations and of course, I came across this sweet gem in Arizona of all places. I've tried Cafe 86 before in California so I knew that if I came here, I would definitely get their Upside Down Halo Halo. It's more of a dessert since it has layers of sweetness such as: Their signature ube base halo halo, coconut jellies, jackfruit, boba, Frosted Flakes, one scoop of vanilla ice cream, and flan. The mini size was already more than enough for me so I opted for that size instead of their regular. And, you bet that I inhaled that in the same day with zero remorse. My order was made rather quickly and while I was waiting, I got to see the eclectic wall art and decor throughout (including a Darth Vader painting). This is a place you don't want to sleep on especially if you're a Halo Halo fanatic and a dessert lover to boot!

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The food was amazing, you have to try the Ube Cheesecake and flan! Excellent customer service!

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Absolutely delicious and super great ambiance. Would come back and try all the desserts again

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Delicious milk teas!! Best I've had in AZ. I had the tiger milk! Definitely coming back soon!

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Delicious! I had a great time at Cafe 86. Butter bars and Halo Halo was amazing! Would definitely recommend.

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The cutest little shop with the best Ube in town! Love the best ube tree leches too!!

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This place has excellent service and we will definitely will be back first time here and love it

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Are there dairy free or vegan options? Milk tea always sounds good but not sure if milk alternatives are a thing for them.

Yes, almond and soy milk are available

Has anyone been to Cafe 86 in Cali or somewhere else? What will be your first item to order here?

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