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    4.0 (110 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Thai Tea and Upside Down Halo Halo
    Khrystel G.

    Good service every time. Jasmine calimansi is usually my go to. This time I tried the upside down halo halo and it was okay. I'll back to my usual order. My friend liked his Thai tea. Always able to get indoor/outdoor seating.

    Ube milk tea and house milk tea
    analynn n.

    I went with my friend to try it cause it was hyped up on insta. Got the ube milk tea and house milk tea which were okay. Seating is pretty limited inside the store and the seating they do provide is facing direct sunlight so it can get hot. Service was nice though. We also tried the ube cupcake with leche flan which was okay. It tastes as sweet as it sounds but the cupcake was a little dry. The flan on top was good though.

    Ube Crinkle Cookies
    Lloyd C.

    Another Cafe 86 location in the South Bay - Evergreen Area. They have street parking and close enough to the Walmart parkng lot. The store is located on the corner and limited seating but with the same whimsical decorated that all the stores share. President's Day they were offering $2 drinks on their milk teas and iced tea drinks. Strawberry Calamansi Cooler - Light & refreshing though a bit watered down. Thai Tea - decent, creamy. I'd order this again. Ube Crinkle Cookies - good ube flavor and in a Crinkle Cookie too! Yum. Support your local business.

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    Amber L.

    Cafe 86 is a spot we see a lot of potential in, the setting is nice with indoor and outdoor seating and it's a good looking spot. We've been coming to this establishment for years, since before it was called Cafe 86. There have been ups and downs but it has always been a quaint, well-loved dessert place. The issue lies in the service there. We went for a quick treat and ordered with about 4 people in front of us. We got ube milk tea and a churrochi, which we were told would take about 10-15 minutes to make... It took 35 minutes to get out... On top of that an entire family came in with strollers and hogged up every seat on the inside and packed the place in to where we could barely move around. Obviously we understand you don't want to turn customers away, but they absolutely should have told those with strollers or at least some of the people to wait outside. The entire ordering experience was a huge nightmare and letdown. On the flip side of all that, the food was pretty good. The milk tea was delicious, very sweet and refreshing, we could've had another one easily. The churrochi was also unique with strong cinnamon churro flavor but that stretchy mochi dough too. We actually really liked our food, unfortunately it just came after a long and crowded wait.

    Sea Salt Coffee
    Eric K.

    This review is purely based on the drink I ordered. I ordered the Sea Salt Coffee and was kind of disappointed by the drink. I regret ordering it and should've ordered something that Cafe 86 is known for, like UBE. My drink came in one size, large, and had a sea salt foam on the top. It was mixed in with the drink before I picked it up, and some foam floated back to the top. The coffee didn't taste strong; the sea salt foam was very light. I was still feeling tired after finishing my drink. There is no dairy sub for this as the foam is made with heavy cream. The service was quick and nice. This is more of a grab-and-go location, as the inside was small. It had a couple of chairs that customers can sit on while waiting, but if there's a line, you'd be sitting right next to the line. There were some seats outside if you wanted to yap with friends while drinking coffee. There's a bunch of restaurants and cafe around this location so it's nice as an option if you're in the area. Parking can be rough though, I got lucky and found one in front of the cafe but my friends had to park in a different lot.

    Jasmine calamansi, matcha pandan, and ube leche flan cupcake
    Tien N.

    We stopped by Cafe 86 since we were in the area and noticed it looked new. The menu caught our attention with its variety of Asian-inspired flavors like ube, matcha, and pandan. I ordered the Matcha Pandan Latte from the espresso bar section. It was a bit misleading...there was no coffee in it, just matcha and pandan, but I still really enjoyed it. The pandan flavor was strong and fragrant, and the matcha complemented it without being overpowering. My friend had the Jasmine Calamansi drink, which was bright and citrusy with a nice tea base. It was super refreshing: perfect for a hot summer day. We also tried the Ube Leche Flan Cupcake, though we didn't eat it until the next day. Surprisingly, it held up well! The cupcake was moist (not soggy), and the flan layer on top was dense, creamy, and slightly sweet. Really satisfying overall. I'd definitely return if I'm in the area again.

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    Minh V.

    Cafe 86 is inside a plaza. Lots of nearby shops and restaurants! Tons of walking room outside and a water statue in the middle. Great place to walk around in. Natural lightning and open window light. I enjoyed walking around and seeing the shops while drinking my milk tea. I ordered the mermaid. Service is good. Ladies can break down the ingredients and what comes next in with each drink.

    Jasmine P.

    I tried Cafe 86 for the first time in Mountain View over the summer and was enamored. I'm so glad they opened a branch in San Jose! I've had their ube crack and it's so deliciously addicting - it's moist and there's smoothness in every bite. The calamansi was refreshing for a hot summer afternoon, but quite sweet. Recently, I've been a fan of their coffee. I've had the hot Nutella and cookie butter coffee, but my favorite is definitely the Nutella coffee. Ultimately, it'll come down to your preference, but I absolutely love chocolate and hazelnuts, so it's been my go-to. If you like Biscoff cookies or the Biscoff spread, you'll love the cookie butter coffee. Their menu is huge and there's plenty of things to please the pickiest of patrons. The shop itself is decently sized, and there's a couple of tables outside as well. Cafe 86 is a great place to visit to cure your sweet tooth!

    Ube Monster
    Akshata D.

    I didn't expect a dessert shop to hit me with nostalgia, but Cafe 86 did exactly that. Their Upside Down Halo Halo was comforting, creative, and full of textures I grew up loving--ube, flan, boba, even frosted flakes. The Ube Monster shake? Thick, sweet, and dangerously good. And that Ube Pop Tart? Buttery, warm, and filled with ube halaya and macapuno--it tasted like home. Everything felt thoughtfully made, with flavors that bring joy and comfort. If you love Filipino-inspired desserts or just want something unique and full of heart, this place is a must. I'll definitely be back.

    Mayra D.

    This was my second time going because the first time customer service and the drinks were good. The customer service the second time was just not there. No greeting and it just seemed like the girls were annoyed. This second time I ordered a tiger tea and they gave me a Thai tea. I did not say anything because I was like I can just try their Thai tea. Their thai tea tasted like just milk. I also ordered their ube tres leches and for me it was a disappointment. I will probably go back, but not go out of my way to go to this place.

    Halo halo upside down
    Ivan C.

    First time coming to their newest location in the bay. I've tried their og location in union city. I always get their halo halo upside down. Best halo halo. The halo halo comes with a bunch of toppings and ube ice cream with Frosted Flakes. The Frosted Flakes is really unique. Service is great 5/5 Ambiance inside was really aesthetic. Plenty of seats inside and outdoor seating also. Must try!!

    Ube leche flan cupcake and upside down halo halo
    Christine P.

    I'm so excited that Cafe 86 finally opened in San Jose! I got the upside down halo halo because I like more ube in the dessert and I got a flan ube pancake. The flan was good! I liked that the halo halo was a party of different textures from the crunchy cornflakes to the chewy colorful jellos it had. I only wish the desserts weren't so sweet, but I share my dessert so I don't feel as guilty eating it.:P This is more like a once in awhile sweet treat because it is really sweet. Ambiance: A cute small shop with several seating areas. There's a few parking spots in the Evergreen Village Square and more parking in front of Walmart. Service: the wait time is around 20 minutes and the workers are very friendly

    Halo halo and ube milk tea
    Kristine S.

    Came here for dessert before dinner and upon arriving it's a nice corner spot. Ended up getting the halo halo and ube milk tea. The halo halo was not too sweet which I liked. Could use more Frosted Flakes for more texture. The flan was too eggy and dense for my liking. The ube milk tea I did not enjoy. Could use more ube flavor. Service is quick. Just a bit hard to see the menu since it's so bright outside.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe 86

    Can you get halo halo w/o the beans or is it pre-made?

    Hi Paulina, Thank you for the question. We do not serve any beans in our Halo Halo. Hopefully… 

    Are you going to be open on Christmas Eve Tuesday?

    Yes, we will be closing early at 6:30PM though.

    Are you going to be open on Thanksgiving Thursday?

    Sorry, we are closed for Thanksgiving day so our staff can spend time with Family.

    Is this Filipino Owned?

    Yes they are Filipino owned

    What are their business hours?

    Mon-Thurs & Sun: 12pm-8pm Fri-Sat: 12pm-9pm

    When will they open?

    They opened already :)

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