Soooo delicious!!! Tried some when our kids brought it home. Now we're here to buy our own. Upside Down Halo Halo and Ube Tres Leches!!!

I am so happy that the SCV has a Cafe 86! This cafe is focuses on Filipino flavors such as ube and calamansi (imagine an orange and a lime had a baby) as well as traditional Asian teas you would find at boba spots but without the boba. In the earlier years, they had ube lattes and blended coffee drinks but I am happy to see an expansion of their menu offering coolers, espresso drinks, iced coffees and halo halo. I came here on Mother's Day to get my mom some ube crack cheesecake instead of flowers. Good ube taste and not too sweet. Skyflakes crust are made from crackers popular from the Philippines give it a slightly salty, buttery crust. This location reminds me a lot like the Northridge location where it is located in a shopping mini mall. It has tons of parking which is the exact opposite of Northridge's location. Service was efficient and the people behind the counter were attentive. I had my dogs in the car so I ordered from the parking lot on their site using the Toast platform and waited until I can walk in to pick it up. It was convenient but I didn't get a chance to really pick up the vibe of the place. There are a good amount of tables available and I noticed more people were coming by to pick up orders. For me, I would come here mainly for their drinks. These coolers are much more delicious than a certain popular chain. This particular visit, I had ordered the Jasmine Calamansi, and it was so needed in this 91degree heat! Normally, I would order an iced sea salt coffee or an ube latte. The desserts here are fun as they use Filipino ingredients to give a new take on familiar tastes. For example, Milo is a chocolate powder drink that is used for the Milo cupcakes. Skyflakes is a brand of crackers that they use in the crust of the cheesecake. Other flavors they feature are ube, calamansi, turon My persona favorites are the ube flan, ube and turon pop tarts, crinkle cookies and the ube tres leches. Special note: halo halo here is made with a different interpretation and I personally love it. Growing up, I am not a huge fan of halo halo. My family put way too much of the jellies and canned fruit. I like Cafe 86 because it's way less, less milk and I like the frosted flakes for texture. I like the upside down halo halo because they used ube ice cream as a base and in size mini. read more

Cafe 86 - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

Loved my experience here! This is a great place for fun desserts and milk teas! The service is quick and the menu is very extensive. The staff recommended their favorites (Ube crack cheesecake, Ube truffle, and Ube flan). I tried the Ube crack cheesecake and loved the ratio of the cheesecake and the crust. The crust is pretty hard but adds a great texture. I loved how the Ube cheesecake isn't too sweet and is very thick and creamy. I'll definitely look forward to trying more desserts here! The milk tea here is really good, you can actually taste the tea and doesn't feel artificial or too sweet. This shop has lots of seating and cute string lights! A great place for a family outing, date, or to hang out with friends! read more

Cafe 86 - Cheesecake and milk tea - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

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If you love ube, do yourself a favor and stop by Cafe 86 in Valencia. This place is upbeat, trendy, and just plain fun. The music sets a great vibe and makes it feel like a lively dessert spot rather than just another café. The staff was fantastic -- super friendly and genuinely happy to walk us through the menu. If you're not familiar with some of the Filipino desserts, they're more than willing to explain all the different ingredients and flavors, which made ordering a lot more fun. We tried a few things and honestly everything was great. The ube truffles were rich and decadent, the mais con yelo was refreshing and creamy, and the halo halo was colorful, layered, and packed with flavor. But the real star of the show was the Ube Crack Cheesecake. I'm not exaggerating when I say it lives up to the name -- it's dangerously addictive. Creamy, sweet, perfectly balanced, and something I'll absolutely be coming back for. Inside there's a decent amount of seating which makes it easy to hang out and enjoy your dessert. Just note there's no outdoor seating, but the lively indoor vibe more than makes up for it. If you're looking for unique desserts and a fun atmosphere, Cafe 86 is definitely worth the stop. read more

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Located in a plaza with plenty of parking. If you crave some sweets, this is a good hang out. This quaint space has some seating and a very clean urban vibe. Ube is a thing here (purple yams). Ube has a smoother taste than Taro and gives a more aromatic taste. If you love UBE, your dessert selection will be plentiful. There are several types of drinks--tea, latte and milkshakes. i personally like milk tea the the Honey B is one of my favorite. It does taste very sweet so ask for half sugar. The popular dessert are the Halo Halo and the Baked Goods. The upside down Halo halo is a must try for the Ube lover. It does get filling and they are generous with their toppings. Service is always friendly and the accommodating. Would recommend for your next dessert spot. read more

We grabbed a combination of pastries from this spot when we were in the area. I hadn't heard about this place before but the desserts looked so good that we couldn't resist. We ended up with a baked goods sampler pack: Ube Leche Flan Cupcake, Ube Crack Cheesecake, Ube Crinkles, Ube Truffle, Ube Butter Bar, Ube Tres Leches, and Turon Pop Tart. All of the treats were delicious. Full of flavor, fluffy and made me cherish every bite. The creative use of the ube flavors made into different desserts was pretty interesting. I also liked their unique take on classic or traditional sweet treats. The presentation was pretty amazing and I also liked that they were able to package these treats to go and keep them fully intact and looking as good and as fresh as if it was just made. I will definitely be coming back to this spot and checking out other items from the menu in the future. read more

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Positives first: Great parking very easy. It's very clean inside! .. Ok the negative: I'm sorry I know everyone gave raving reviews but I have to be honest. I only made it halfway with my drink. My wife is upset. She wanted us to go back and return the drinks. No exaggeration. Even my ma in law and my stepson didn't like the taste. I'm not sure you should call this halo halo. Maybe call it "another version of halo halo" so that ppl dont expect the typical and true tasting halo halo. I was super looking forward to trying this place out. Especially hearing they serve halo halo and mais con yelo. I was wondering why the halo halo was brown.?!? The milk tastes like chocolate molasses! WAY TOOOOOO MANY CORNFLAKES! there was only jelly like two pieces of strings of fake langka. I was disappointed. Worst halo halo i've ever eaten. Sorry! The mais con yelo had way too many cornflakes too! The ube ice cream threw it off as well. If you wanna put ice cream it should be mais too otherwise it ruins the taste. I'm sure all other drinks are good here... which I will try too - but this review in particular is for these two. We bought 4 total. Won't buy these again... read more

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Being a frequent customer of Cafe 86 for many years, I was thrilled when they finally opened a location in Santa Clarita which is closer to home. Their Ube desserts are legendary. My personal favorites are the Ube Leche Flan cakes, Ube truffles, Ube Crack Cheesecakes, Ube Crinkle Cookies and their Halo-Halo. We visited during their grand opening weekend and it was packed with a long line inside the store. Since then, the hype has died down so you can easily pop in and out for some delicious desserts. The store is spacious and parking is never an issue. read more

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Great young kids work there . Got a drink call cookie butter blended latte..was make my day refreshing during hot day . Good job .. service as good as the drink ..great smiles Happy place for relaxing while check out Pilate place read more

Cafe 86 - Cookie butter blended latte - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

Didn't know they opened one up here so I definitely had to make a visit! Already love this location compared to the Northridge one due to their earlier opening hours and larger parking!! Was able to park right up front, lots of parking spots available as well. Walked in and were greeted by the very friendly staff. Lots of seating and love the overall vibe of this place. There was another couple enjoying their halo-halo and then a lady had a pick up order for a bunch of drinks! My drinks also came out very quickly, freshly made boba, strong coffee and perfect sweetness. I LOVE their cookie butter lattes and very satisfied with this location! Worth the drive out. I don't have a sweet tooth but I'll have to pick up some desserts next time! IG: @ammysalamii read more

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I came on a weekday evening for a quick snack while visiting the area. I'm a huge fan of Ube and Oreos, so this seemed perfect. The interior was very clean and minimal. My drink was prepared very quickly and the front staff was friendly. My mini Ube monster milkshake started off quite icy, but became creamier as I kept drinking. Overall, I had a great experience and will return to try the other desserts. read more

Cafe 86 - Ube monster milkshake - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

I'm glad they opened one of these in the SCV, they are great options for quick and delicious Filipino goods and drinks. The Ube matcha was great, I'm not a huge matcha fan but the Ube made it sweet enough for me to enjoy the flavor. We also ordered the Ube crinkles but they were eaten so quickly we did not get the time to take a picture! read more

Cafe 86 - Ube Matcha - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

This place is super cute! Lots of places to sit makes this a great place to visit so the friends and get some tasty treats! I got there at lunchtime and was really hungry so I ordered the turkey pesto sandwich and the ube cheesecake and ube flan cupcake Everything was delicious - the sandwich was a decent size and came with chips which was nice. I would get this again The ube treats were delicious and I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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I had their delicious ube upside down halo halo. The ube based halo halo. I always love halo halo and most places only give you a small scoop of one ice cream and when you mix it with your milk based. Sometimes never enough ube to taste it. This one is ube based. So so good. With corn flakes and leche flan and a scoop of vanilla ice cream as toppings. You got your usual halo halo mix on the bottom. Service is quick and friendly. Ambiance is great and spacious. Playing good music when I went! I will definitely come back when I crave for ube and halo halo! read more

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Cafe 86, a Filipino dessert treasure. I've been to the one in northridge and this newer variation has been brought closer ti where I live. The employees are Filipino and Asian decent. Service was tolerable and wait time was average. The customer service wasn't the greatest but they were neutral. Inside is clean and desirable to look at. The selection of desserts included ube pastries, donuts, cookies and flan. We ordered the flan, ube muffin, ube brownie and Mai's corn square. All of which was overpriced. $6.50 each and they were just the square sized portions. It was sweet as expected but the texture was great. I ordered a black coffee but mine came with ice cream and foam on top which I did not order. It tasted better than full black, but was also pricey. About $7 for this medium sized coffee with cream. The other ordered was an ube upside down shake as they call it. This shake came with frosted flake cereal, flan, ube ice cream, vanilla cream and a bunch of small spherical colored raisins in the middle and bottom of the shake. It was very sweet and overpriced as well. It was $10 for the medium, but it tasted the best of the desserts ordered. Although the price is high, the desserts are better than most if not all in Santa Clarita. If you crave a sweet tooth, it might be worth giving it a one time try. I enjoyed the flavors, not the value. The flan and ube muffin was also a highlight. They had churros and other shakes like the Cookie Monster shake with vanilla shaved ice and other candies on it. Unique and certainly worth a trip, but I thought it mostly as a dessert place you would otherwise go to when you are with your girlfriend, boyfriend or just after eating dinner at a restaurant place. read more

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My son has been in my ear about Cafe 86. I was meeting up with a friend on Thursday afternoon so I thought it would be a good time to give them a try. We arrived around 2pm. It was relatively quiet with no one in line and only a couple tables occupied. The team member at the register was nice enough to explain the difference between the Halo-Halos. Two upside-down Halo-Halo's came out to $24.03 (with tax). It didn't take long for our order to come out. Nice presentation and overall just ok. I didn't like the frosted flakes that got grossly soggy midway through and the leche flan was dense. The Laguna Treat from BobaBoba is better (and costs less). The team needs customer service training. They seemed mildly engaged in doing their jobs. We weren't greeted when we walked in or while at the register. No one smiled or thanked us at any point. The ambiance - cute decor and clean tables. It gets busy and quite noisy around 2:45-3pm when the high school gets out. This lasted for about an hour. It was finally quiet again, until an odd couple came in. The woman knew a young female team member who quickly ran out from behind the counter. They hugged and screamed in greeting each other. Then it turned into a selfie-fest, then group photos, then more selfies along with loud conversations right in front of the register/menu board. This went on and on. It was incredibly distracting/annoying and no longer enjoyable, so we left. read more

Cafe 86 - Upside Down Halo-Halo - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

A friend told me to check this place out so yesterday I was craving something sweet so I finally decided to go. It's really close and I pass by this location all the time. I never noticed it. I'm so glad my friend suggested it. I ordered the Ube Monster shake and it was delicious. I drank it so fast I wish I ordered another one. I was slurping from my straw. Lol! The inside was clean, spacious and a lot of seating. It wasn't too crowded, just one person ahead of me that was being served when I walked in. I had no idea there were so many other locations because this was my first time hearing of it. There's so many options to choose from. I will definitely be back to try one of their lattes. The guy in front of me had one and it looked amazing. read more

Cafe 86 - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

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Ordered the sampler pack and an upside down halo halo. So yummy! Service was great and attentive. Ambience was a chill vibe. read more

Cafe 86 - Ordered the sampler pack and upside down halo halo. So yummy! - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

Food and drinks were tasty! Good amount of seating. You can order ahead online since it can get busy. Friendly workers! read more

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We were heading back to NorCal from SoCal when a craving for a sweet treat hit, and we ended up grabbing Cafe 86 since it was a familiar spot that we've had in the Bay! This location was pretty spacious; lots of parking and seating indoors. Another pro was that the bathrooms were pretty clean lol. I tried their halo halo and ube matcha latte. The halo halo tasted as expected; I feel like you can't quite go wrong with that since it's essentially a smoothie blend with a jelly variety. The latte on the other hand was underwhelming; the matcha flavor was lacking and I didn't taste much of the ube either. I'd probably stick to their regular ube drinks or their bakery items in the future! read more

First time at this location in Valencia. I've been to multiple locations and this location is fine. I ordered my usual Ube cheesecake and it was delicious. I also ordered by accident a Mais con yielo (meant to order the bar) and it was good. I love corn so it was delicious. Next time though I'll ask for less corn flakes as they were really generous with the cereal. read more

Cafe 86 - Ube cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

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We love Cafe 86!! The upside down Halo Halo is a family favorite!! The employees are kind and allow for customizations (they even made a friend a dairy free regular halo halo!). read more

Cafe 86 - Upside Halo Halo Club - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

This place is gonna ruin my diet. Ube is delicious and Cafe 86 has some creative ways to serve it. Halo Halo with ube ice cream, flan, coconut jellies, jackfruit, boba, frosted flakes, and brown sugar. It's diabetes in a cup but it's killer good. Too many reasons to come back Ube Leche Flan and Ube Truffles - I'm coming for you soon. read more

Cafe 86 - Ube cheesecake and iced ube latte - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

I found a new spot for my Ube delight! So many options for my Ube enjoyment! We only got beverages but we'll try out more things next time! I tried the Ube Matcha latte (hot) I think most people order it iced but I was in the mood for a warm drink. It was so yummy! My husband got the Pandan matcha latte iced and it was also tasty and not too sweet! The service was friendly and matcha prepared with care like I've seen prepared by pros with the little wood stirring tool. Not a matcha expert but was a good experience with the Filipino flavors I love! The vibe was chill, modern and cool to hang out casually with friends! Support this local gem you won't be disappointed! read more

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Stopped by Cafe 86 in Valencia and had their halo-halo--wow. The first one I got didn't have quite enough ice, but the staff/owners were so kind and immediately made me a new one with the perfect amount of crushed ice. Ended up eating two halo-halos in one visit and honestly, no regrets. Their halo-halo is amazing--layers of sweet beans, jellies, flan, and that rich ube ice cream all mixed with creamy milk and super refreshing shaved ice. Every bite is different, colorful, and delicious. Service was warm and attentive, and they really care about making sure you leave happy. read more

Cafe 86 - Classic signature halo halo - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

I've been a fan of Cafe 86 since their early days in Pasadena, so I'm beyond excited to finally have one right here in Valencia! Now I can reunite with my beloved ube leche flan without the long drive. This location did not disappoint -- they have the same wide variety of drinks and treats I remember: milk teas, slushees, ube-inspired desserts, and of course, multiple spins on halo-halo. I tried the Milo Milk Tea (good, though I wish it had that extra Milo powder punch or was a bit more mixed), the Upside Halo Halo (so refreshing and flavorful), and the famous Ube Flan Cupcake (moist, rich, and everything I remembered). We came for their grand opening, and despite the huge crowd and constant stream of orders, the staff handled it like pros -- quick, efficient, and super friendly. It's such a great addition to the area, and I can't wait to come back and try even more from the menu. Welcome to Valencia, Cafe 86! Oh and of course bonus there's plenty of parking!! read more

Cafe 86 - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

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I always love trying Cafe 86 and this one is right next to my pilates so it's a nice sweet treat after a hard workout. There's some seating inside but not too big. The staff are friendly and welcoming as always. I got an ube milk tea and it was really yummy! Can't wait to come back! read more

Love the upside down halo halo and the milo drink! Definitely recommend this place!! Ube truffle is good too!

Tried this place for thr first time today! Loved the coffee and the mango smoothie. If you're looking for something different while still enjoy some coffee I would give this place a try. read more

The staff was so nice and helpful and I highly recommend the ube flan cupcake ! The upside down halo halo was really good, but I'd get a small one because the large was too much! They serve really well! The store itself it nice and there's some seating inside! read more

I love the atmosphere of this place as I find it a bit more spacious compared to the Northridge location. Music was great and service was good ! Although the matcha lattes I believe are clumpy, it is a new menu item though so they probably need time to perfect the menu but will definitely come back :) read more

Cafe 86 - Pandan matcha latte and one matcha latte - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

I will have to give it a try again. Went there the first week they opened. Got my drink wrong after waiting for a solid 30 Minutes. The cashier walked away while I was waiting to place my order. Businesses that newly open should always be prepared for a big crowd in the first few weeks and then cut down based on the business needs. read more

Went today and the Owner (I think-don't know the name) gave me extra Kouki Monster Milkshake. Thank you!

My wife and I visited California for Vacation. Almost 3 weeks in, my wife and I have been craving Filipino food. We stumbled upon cafe 86 specializing in desserts such as the upside down halo halo. Sweetness is just right. I can safely say this modern take of halo halo can compete side by side with local brands in Manila. If you are looking for a no fail halo halo dessert this is probably the closest you can get. Service was great and ambiance is welcoming! I believe they just recently opened so there will always be improvements along the way. read more

Cafe 86 - Upside down halo halo - Mini size - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

Cafe 86 is hands down one of my favorite spots for desserts and drinks. Everything on the menu is super creative, packed with flavor, and always hits the spot. Their drinks are refreshing, their desserts are rich and fun, and the vibe of the cafe makes it a perfect place to chill. The staff is friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. If you're looking for a go-to spot to satisfy your sweet tooth, this place won't disappoint! read more

Cafe 86 - Tres leches baby! - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

cafe 86 is the best! The Thai tea monster milk shake is my fav & their ube cookies are bomb too!

I did not like the experience I had on this cafe. The service was so bad. The staff do not seem to love their job. They do not even smile at customers and always in a hurry to speak with customer. It is my first time in this place and I will not going to b come back. Foods were pricey and too sweet especially the halo halo. While the ube cupcake is too hard. Ambiance is ok but less chair and table. A total disspointment. Waste of money. read more

Cafe 86 - Desserts Near Me - Valencia, California

Nice open space to enjoy a cup with a friend. Pleasant service. Had to ask to turn down the music and it was quickly attended to.

Food is great loved the upside down halo2, servers are polite and ready to assist customers, service is superb, ambiance is good, just had a hard time with parking read more

The young man who worked today prepared our meal perfectly and was extremely professional and welcoming. The restaurant (including the restroom) was clean and the music was nice. Thank you for the wonderful experience! read more