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Cafe 86

3.8 (69 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 1 week ago

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Upside Down Halo Halo (regular size)
Raymond N.

Cafe 86 has been around in other parts of the country and finally opened a location in Daly City. Since I knew about all the grand opening festivities, I wanted to wait a while before visiting to let the hype die down a bit. I finally went on a Tuesday afternoon and there were a few others waiting for their orders but nothing too crazy. The space itself is not too big with minimal seating. I ended up ordering their infamous Upside Down Halo Halo (regular size) to go. Upon first glance, it looked very delicious with its vibrant purple color. I also liked how I did not see a huge portion of crushed ice since I don't like all the ice filler in a typical halo halo. This version contains coconut jelly, jackfruit, boba, Frosted Flakes, flan, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream over an ube base. The toppings all worked really well with each other and overall the dessert wasn't too overly sweet. I also realized that Cafe 86 doesn't include all of the beans typically found in a halo halo, and I actually prefer this as well. I'm glad I have a Cafe 86 close enough that I can enjoy the ice cream without it melting too much during transit. I look forward to trying the other items on their menu.

Meryl S.

I have been here more than once and the desserts and drinks do not disappoint! As a Filipino I might be biased but this is my favorite dessert shop! it has been consistently good. They do get very busy at times but that doesn't change their quality! I love how they did their own creation of upside down halo halo! I will be going here quite often

Upside down halo halo- popular item
Monica-Leah A.

They have plenty of options to choose from, it took me awhile to decide what to order. I ended up getting the coffee milk tea which was really good, although it was really subtle on the coffee taste but I didn't mind. My bf got the strawberry calamansi drink and it was good too, but more on the sweeter side. Friendly staff, we loved the touches of marvel decor they had on the walls. I'd love to try more things on my next visit!

Ube pastries
John P.

Stumbled into this place during a pop-up event, a vendor was selling Filipino anime shirts which was already a vibe, and even though it was pretty busy, we got a table surprisingly quickly. For drinks, I went with the coffee milk tea. The flavor was solid and tasted exactly like it should, but even after adding an extra shot it wasn't quite hitting the caffeine level I needed. If you're sensitive to caffeine or need a real kick, maybe opt for something stronger! The real highlight though was the ube pastries. We ordered a bunch and honestly every single one was delicious! They were soft, flavorful, and very much worth it. Those alone are reason enough to come back. Overall a really enjoyable visit and a great find. The pop-up element made it feel even more special. Hopefully they bring more vendors back in the future because that kind of community energy really adds to the experience!

Menu - April 2026
Eunice C.

Went to try the upside-down halo-halo--an ube base with red and green coconut jellies (nata de coco), and jackfruit, topped with vanilla ice cream, corn flakes, and flan. It was as sweet as can be. I was hoping for more variety in the ingredients, like beans or additional fruits such as coconut, but that's just me. Having only the jellies and jackfruit at the bottom felt a bit lacking. They had run out of boba when I went; however, even if it were available, it would have just added another chewy element, which the jellies already provide. I did like the corn flakes--they added texture and served as a nice substitute for the traditional toasted/pounded rice grains (pinipig) found in authentic halo-halo. Service is slow--expect a 20-30 minute wait. The space is tight, so they may want to reconsider the layout. Even with just a few people in line, there isn't enough room to move around, and you have to squeeze through a narrow path to get to the pickup area. There's also a small table blocking that pathway where they display the ube crinkles. If possible, setting up an outdoor kiosk for ordering could help. Overall, Cafe 86 is a great addition and a long-overdue arrival to the Peninsula.

Hibiscus Calamansi
Monina T.

The food and drinks here are really impressive! I appreciate the diverse drink selection available. Parking is plentiful, making visits convenient. The service is decent; however, during my three visits, I've noticed the staff often seem a bit discouraged. Perhaps they get overwhelmed at times. Overall, they're satisfactory but not outstanding. The cozy ambiance creates a warm atmosphere--though it can feel quite crowded when busy--but it's perfect for to-go orders. I still recommend this location for a enjoyable experience.

Pandan Matcha and Ube Milk Tea
Michele T.

Visited a Cafe 86 at another location so thought we'd give this one a try. Indoor tables were all taken, but there was one outdoor table we were able to snag. We saw practically everyone order the Halo Halo, so parents wanted to give it a try. They went with the upside down one. Enough for both of them to share. Mom liked all the chewies on the bottom. Dad liked the rest of it. Kiddo order the Ube Milk Tea - he noted it was a bit too sweet for him. He's had the Ube Monster before and noted he preferred that one. I ordered the Pandan Matcha - it was ok.

Menu as of 3/19/26
Tiffany D.

Glad it's located in a shopping center with free parking. The wall art is incredible! However, I was less than satisfied with the speed and taste of my drink. The line to order took a long time as they only had one touch screen self service station and each customer took a long time ordering. The beverages and desserts also take a long time to assemble as you can imagine there are many different ingredients in their signature halo halo drinks which most people order. I was in the mood for a boba drink and decided to get their sea salt jasmine milk tea with boba. I was surprised that boba topping is now $1.05! The jasmine milk tea was good but the sea salt cream top was slightly too salty for my liking. The boba balls are also bland and not chewy. Overall, rating my experience as 3/5 due to the long wait and boba balls texture.

Ube Truffle & Ube Leche Flan Cupcake - the best!
Vans C.

Long time fan of Cafe 86 and I've waited years for this location to open up. The grand opening was lively and the wait was long since tons of people showed up to support them. Ube Truffle ($4.50) - This. I don't know any other place that sells it. Delicious truffle coated with crushed oreo. Soo addicting. Take my money. The Ube Leche Flan Cupcake is also a must. All the other pastries and milkshakes are decent but nothing to bark about.

Nutella Latte
Sophia H.

This cafe is located next to Seafood City in a plaza that looks newly renovated. Parking was not an issue at all. I came here a little before 3pm on a Saturday. I ordered on the tablet and got an iced Nutella Latte with less sweetness. I waited about 30 minutes for my drink. I saw about 3-4 staff members working behind the counter, and it seemed like a lot of people ordered Halo Halo, which I assume takes more time and effort to make. Therefore, I understand the wait time but it's just something to note. The Halo Halo did look really good though, so I would love to try that next time. The Nutella Latte was delicious. The reduced sweetness was perfect for me. The Nutella and coffee had a good balance.

Menu
Lynnelle E.

It's our first time here, we weren't even sure if they were open because it looked dark on the outside. Surprisingly, they weren't busy either. The person who helped me was super nice and took the time to explain to me the popular and favorite items. We tried: 1. Turon pop tart: It tasted like a turon and the pastry itself was nice and crisp. The filling was a little too sweet for me. 2. Ube butter bar: My family really liked this, in the sense that it tasted like traditional ube. It was light and not too sweet. 3. Ube leche flan cupcake: Ube cupcake was moist and flavorful. The leche flan on top was perfectly done. 4. Ube crack cheesecake : I can see how it got it's name. You literally can't just take one bite. You gotta keep going until it's all gone. 5. Jasmile calamansi: I liked that this tasted like the real deal calamansi. No artifical flavors or overly sweet that you lose the tartness of the calamansi. Overall, it was a good experience and I'll definitely be back soon to try more items.

Jeremaine R.

Stopped by Cafe 86 in Daly City recently as it just opened up and it definitely lives up to the hype if you're a fan of ube desserts. First one I went to was in Vegas but now there's one closer to home now! Everything on the menu leans heavily into ube, which I personally like because it gives the place its own identity. The desserts are rich, flavorful, and not overly sweet. The ube flan cupcake and upside down halo-halo are probably my favorites. They super creamy with a really good balance of flavor. The spot itself is pretty small and more of a grab-and-go dessert place than somewhere you sit for a long time, but it's clean and has a chill vibe. It's a great place to stop after dinner if you're craving something sweet. Service is at the counter and they also have an iPad to order. Was a little slow when I went cause it was busy and a family of 6 made a huge order ahead of us. Decor is nice and artwork is pretty cool. Overall, I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. If you like ube or just want something different from the usual dessert spots around Daly City, it's worth checking out.

Flan ube cupcake (top) and ube tres leche (bottom)
Vicki L.

I've tried Cafe 86 in LA so I was excited to see one open up blocks from my house! The location is great with plenty of lot parking. Unfortunately I was really disappointed with the hot Matcha Pandan Latte. For $6.50 there was no matcha OR pandan flavor. Even the milk was disappointing. It tasted like watery hot milk. Skip the lattes. The baked goods were much better! We ordered a flan ube cupcake and an ube tres leche. Both were decent but still could use more ube flavor. I would stop by to try more baked goods but my first experience was really disappointing. 3/5 is generous, only because the vibes were good.

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Sea salt coffee here at Cafe 86 is the best. It has a really good ambiance. So sad I forgot my book. Also the staff is very accommodating.

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21 days ago

This place deserves a higher rating they are so chill here and actually has great ube products

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OBSESSED. I've been…read morehooked on ube crinkle cookies since I got some from a local baker off Instagram and I've been waiting to eat some again ever since. A friend actually suggested Madel to me as she knew I was on the hunt for some cookies so I took a chance and with a birthday party coming up, I reached out to her. She's very easy to talk to and responds back quick so you're not left wondering what's happening. Follow her account on Instagram to see her preorder block. If you order outside of that block then there's a 6 dozen cookies minimum which was not enough honestly after sharing some with the birthday party. LOL. Her cookies are delicious. I ordered 2 dozen matcha crinkles and 4 dozen ube crinkles and I'm absolutely floored. Not only are they consistent in sizing, but they're also delicious in every bite. Still obsessed. Can't wait to get the chance to order some again.

i've only had crinkles once in my life and this would be the second. i'm such an obsessed cookie…read moreaddict lol. I just had to give it a try! Madel is incredibly sweet and you can just tell she puts a lot of time into making these perfect little crackin' cookies. the textures are really soft and the flavors are to die for. the ube, chocolate, and matcha were all so good! I mean i've never seen a prettier presentation for cookies in a line haha. communication was such a breeze with her! highly recommend. thank you!

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