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    Cafe 86

    4.1 (222 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Desserts
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    ube cheesecake
    Abigail M.

    Came in to try their ube cheesecake bites and I am definitely not disappointed. I heard this location was the best one, so I didnt really bother to go for the SJ location and would rather drive all the way to Mountain View instead for quality. The place is small and cute, and the workers are so sweet and patient. Would love to come next time and try their drinks!!! But yeah the ube cheesecake... 10/10, I could prob eat like 20 of those in one sitting.

    Meltem O.

    If you are craving for sugar, you are in the right place! I mostly don't prefer to consume this much sugar on my drink but sometimes... You know ?? I don't know why but teashops prepare the drinks very slowly. Not this one !! They were very quick. Inside of the shop is very tiny, but cool. They are ube experts. Next time I will choose any other drink that consumes less sugar and will try their desserts!

    Inside
    Michael C.

    I believe Cafe 86 is a Filipino dessert / coffee shop, with Ube as the central theme. I was not familiar with them, however my Filipino mate spoke highly of them. So I had to scope it out... Very, very good! Be mindful, if you get a bit too curious it adds up. This venue is cozy, not a lot of seats inside, mostly standing room and a few bar seats. Parking in downtown MV is a bit a bit challenging at peak times, so you might have to make a bit of a walk. Two young gals were running this place, sounded like they were enjoying their time here. Both of them were quick and efficient...Kudos gals! #UbeTreats Halo Halo: Upside Down Halo Halo - 4.5/5 I'm not sure what an upside down Halo Halo is as opposed to a right side up... lol. Guess I'm not sure what a Halo Halo is supposed to look like...I thought it was just a mix of ingredients and meant mix mix in Tagalog, either way, this was fantastic. Good Ube flavor with several so many treats: Coconut Jellies, Jack Fruit and Boba topped off with Corn Flakes, Ice Cream and Flan. Delish! ~ Baked Goods: Ube Tres Leches - 5/5 Filipino spin on Tres Leches. Ube Cake at the base soaked in some sort of Ube milk and topped off with Ube whipped cream! This was straight Ube on Ube. Good Ube flavor, yet not too sweet. ~ Baked Goods: Ube Leche Flan Cupcake - 4/5 Moist Ube cupcake topped with rich and creamy Leche Flan. Rich, but not sweet. ~ Baked Goods: Halo Halo Bread Pudding - 4/5 This is dense and heavy, so be weary. Ube flavored Bread Pudding with pieces of Jackfruit and shredded Coconut on top served with a scoop of Ube Ice Cream. ~ Milkshakes: Ube Monster - 4/5 Just a solid Ube milkshake. Rich and creamy Ube flavor, but not too sweet. The crushed Oreos give it a nice contrasting texture. So much Ube, so little time!

    House milk tea & ube cookies
    Phoebe T.

    I have been seeing this bakery for the longest, but never went in. But today was the day & they'll definitely be seeing me more often. First walked in and was greeted by a girl with short hair wearing a hat, told her it was my first time and asked for recommendations, she went through the menu with me and suggested some popular items, very nice and patient. I went with the house milk tea and two ube cookies. It was made fast and I was in and out less than 10 minutes. House milk tea has a sea salted caramel I believe, it's salty and sweet on its own but when mixed in with the tea it is super delicious! However, the added boba itself is a little bit on the harder side. Now my favorite though was the ube cookies, FIYAHHHHHHHH. Sweet but not overly sweet, soft but not overly soft, perfect chew to it. I want a dozen right now! Overall, cute little spot, good service and good snacks.

    Mini Upside Down Halo-halo (sub ube ice cream)
    Clarizza A.

    The upside down halo halo is sooooo gooood. It's one of my favorite halo halo creations out there. Highly recommend subbing the vanilla ice cream for the ube ice cream!

    Cindy H.

    Amazing customer service and delicious drinks! I've only tried this spot in LA and was so happy when I found out they have it here in NorCal and been meaning to try this location. The taste is the same and I love that it's consistent. Parking: Street parking but there's a free parking lot nearby that you can park and walk a few minutes to the store. I always get the upside down halo halo and it's my favorite! I've tried the normal halo halo but prefer the upside down one (the purple base one). Service: Quick and the girl working was so sweet!

    9-7-24. Display Case
    Lloyd C.

    We just finished dinner with some friends and since they had never been to Cafe 86. We thought we would introduce them to this place. The cashier was very friendly, helpful, and sweet! She explained what certain things were in the display case and just made our experience more wonderful. We told our friends to get the upside down halo halo. One liked it, the other liked parts of the drink. We also tried the Ube Butter Bar. It was creamy, thick, and had a good bottom crust. First time trying it and I would get it again! The Ube Crinkle Cookies are good also!

    Upside Down Halo Halo with ube ice cream and no langka (jackfruit)
    Caitlin C.

    One of our favorite dessert spots in Mountain View! The upside down halo halo holds a special place in my heart. We get it without langka (jackfruit) only bc my husband is allergic. The ube ice cream is so delicious. We usually mix it all together but tonight we decided to eat the ice cream and cereal first. Such a yummy treat! The front staff were so nice. The online ordering system is so great. I sent these photos to my Filipino family and friends; they are so culturally proud and said this looks delicious! I would love to try the Mais Con Yelo next time.

    Ube cheesecake and ube flan
    Diana D.

    We stopped by here to try their cheesecake, and while we were there, we also decided to try the flan. All treats here are ube-flavored. Both the cheesecake and flan tasted good.  We didn't try any drinks, but they do have a good selection of teas and coffee.  The staff was very friendly. The interior looked trendy, but the seating is pretty sparse. Stop by here if you like Ube-flavored sweet treats.

    Ube cupcake with Flan
    Allister D.

    After hearing about the hype, we finally came to try it out. My wife and I came yesterday during noon time and ordered an Ube cupcake topped with flan and two halo-halos. I'm glad we have a Filipino dessert place here in Mountain View now! It's a modern take on traditional Filipino sweet treats. There's not much seating so be prepared to either grab and go or find a seat against the wall which most likely you'll find one. The flan and Ube cupcake is decent tasting. I thought the flan was excellent and has that taste I love and reminds me of my mom's. The cupcake itself is dense and pretty dry. I'm not because it's inside a cold fridge? But it's pretty dry with a chalky texture. I don't care about it. The upside halo halo is delicious. Out of the two, this is my personal favorite because it's Ube dominant. I like the simplicity of corn flakes and jellies inside. I do however, wish there were red beans but either way is fine! The regular halo halo is brown sugar dominant and to me, tastes like a regular brown sugar milk tea. I'd definitely come back and try more! But for sure, the upside halo-halo is a must. If you're new to this place, order that!

    Halo Halo
    Marie L.

    Ube Overload. Went here for dessert with my hubby and brother in law. We got the ube truffle and the lech flan cupcake thing and their special ube donut pumpkin? I also got the halo halo. I couldn't finish the halo halo since it's so sweet. Too much corn flakes.

    Kristi Y.

    The Ube butter bar was fantastic! The flavor was light, which meant it wasn't too sweet. It was extremely buttery that it melts in your mouth.

    One quick very happy selfie before diving in
    Alina N.

    I was brought to Cafe 86 after lunch to try their ube desserts, and it felt like stepping into an ube dream world! This cafe is all things ube, and with so many tempting options, it was impossible to pick just one or two. So, we went all in and ordered a bunch which totaled $31. Everything was pretty good, but because the desserts were quite rich, I only had a bite of each. The sweetness wasn't overwhelming luckily; just enough to satisfy a sweet tooth without being too much, even for those sensitive to sweets. Here's how I'd rank my favorites: 1. Ube Cookie: Soft, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. 2. Ube Truffle: Decadent, and packed with rich ube goodness. 3. Ube Monster Milkshake: Mix it before drinking. A bit heavy, I could only finish half of the mini. 4. Ube Butter Bar: Dense, rich, and satisfyingly sweet. 5. Ube Brownie: A bit too sweet, but nice balance of chocolate and ube. 6. Ube Leche Flan Cupcake: ok but I'm not a flan person The service was great, and I definitely plan to come back to try more. It's a unique dessert spot--perfect for those who love ube or are looking to try something new!

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