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    Cafe 86

    4.3 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 12:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Halo-Halo
    Anthony N.

    Founded by Ginger and James Dimapasok, Cafe 86 began with a simple mission: to share the vibrant flavors of the Philippines with the world. Drawing inspiration from ube, the signature purple yam featured in many traditional Filipino desserts, the couple transformed a cultural favorite into a modern culinary experience. Through creative desserts and innovative recipes, Cafe 86 has helped introduce Filipino flavors to a broader audience while staying true to its roots and heritage. My wife had heard many good things about this place. She's Filipina so we had to check it out for research purposes lol. And of course, we had to order their Filipino's iconic dessert, Halo-Halo. (Ask for the upside down version!) Their rendition is very similar to the traditional one, since it has ube ice cream, jellies, jackfruit and flan. Their spin on halo-halo is that they serve it as milkshake beverage with toppings instead of having shaved ice drenched in condensed/evaporated milk. It also missing a few of the essentials ingredients ( beans, sweet plantains, and coconut sport). But overall, not bad at all. Very refreshing on a hot day! It's good on its own way, but just make sure you mix-mix it up to enjoy the full flavors of the dessert.

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    Ashley L.

    This place is pretty cool! It's on the smaller side, but it has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere as soon as you walk in.It was my first time trying ube, so I wanted to play it safe and order something more subtle. I got the Monster Thai Tea, which I'd rate about a 6/10. The ube flavor wasn't very strong, and the milk and Oreo flavors overpowered the drink. Unfortunately, the boba didn't taste very fresh either. I also tried the ube truffle coated with oreo pieces, and that was actually really pretty good! I'd give it an 7.5/10. My daughter thought differently though she absolutely loved it and gave it a 9/10. Fun fact if you check in on the yelp, they give you a free hibiscus tea pretty big size for it to be free but honestly, I have no flavor. I still enjoyed it since I like plain tea but no flavor. The real star of the visit was the ube cheesecake. Let me tell you, that cheesecake was SO delicious! It was creamy, flavorful, and honestly one of the best things I tried there. It was around $6, and while it was pretty small for the price, the taste definitely made up for it. I'd come back just for the cheesecake alone.The employees were also incredibly sweet and helpful. Since I had never tried ube before, they took the time to explain what it was and gave me recommendations. I appreciated that they helped me choose pastries and made me feel comfortable trying something new. I enjoyed my visit and would definitely come back to try more items from their menu. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was cozy, and while not everything was a hit for me, there were some standout items that made the experience worth it.

    Andrea L.

    This was my second time being here and it didn't disappoint. It was pretty busy on a weekday evening. Perfect for a dessert after dinner or hang out. The café vibe is very casual and good for catching up with family/friends. The Ube desserts were very yummy. We tried the Ube butter bar, Ube truffle, and Ube cracked cheesecake. Last time I had Ube poptart. The Ube flavor is Rich. The desserts are not too sweet. Definitely good sweetness for Asian parents. Also, the purple color and aesthetic is very nice. Would come again when I'm in the area.

    Hanna R.

    I had this place bookmarked for so long, not sure why I never made it in until today! After dinner, my friend and I were looking for dessert options nearby and he mentioned Cafe 86 had a delicious "cupcake thing". Then I remembered I've been wanting to try this place, so we decided to grab our post meal sweets here. We ordered 2 flan cupcakes, 1 crack cheesecake and 1 regular upside down halo halo. Everything was so good. I devoured the halo halo and the cupcake. I will need to eat the cheesecake tomorrow, but based on how good the other two were, I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy the cheesecake just as much. Now that I know what I've been missing out on, I'll be coming in as much as I can here on out lol.

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    Ed R.

    My favorite place to visit whenever I am closed the City of Cerritos. Cafe 86 sell the most delicious Ube drinks, snacks pasties. One of my favorite is the their Ube Upside Down, Halo Halo. Service is superb and friendly. Sitting area was perfectly setup for short stop snacking... very casual inviting setting. Perfect for everyone to sit, relax and enjoy ube halo halo

    Han P.

    I've visited this place before, and I'm always impressed by their consistency! My go-to order is the ube muffin topped with flan, paired with a large original Halo Halo on the side. We arrived around 12:50 PM, and luckily, they had just opened at 12:30 PM. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted by an employee, and it was nice to have the place to ourselves for a couple of minutes until more customers arrived. Their menu is packed with a delightful variety of drinks, desserts, and sweet treats to choose from! I'll definitely be back soon to try their crinkle cookies and explore even more of their offerings. Definitely check them out! Keep in mind there's only about 2 tables and 2 couches (:

    Monica S.

    This is by far one of my favorite spots to get Filipino inspired desserts with a twist. The location is small with limited seating, but the service is quick and the staff is friendly.

    Nanette A.

    Back again... Cookie Monster and Halo Halo are our fam favorites. Ambiance is enjoyable as we get to sit and enjoy our treats. Service interaction is always pleasant.

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    Deej S.

    The food here is definitely worth the 5 stars but I had to deduct one for the service. Came in on a Tuesday around 6pm and ordered 2 upside down halo-halo and although the place was not packed, we were not greeted or even acknowledged because the employees were too busy giggling with each other. We were standing in front of the cashier for a good few minutes before they asked us if we were ready to order.

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    David C.

    I visited Cafe 86 after being told that another Cafe 86 had some of the best and most authentic halo halo out here. The store itself is small and well-designed like a cool place to grab some drinks and desserts with a group of friends. The person working there was nice and made our halo halo quickly and well. Unfortunately, the halo halo was not very authentic and was very brown sugar heavy. I thought it was just ok.

    Victoria B.

    We were in the area and decided to stop by. We ordered the ube cake, ube ice cream and halo halo. Honestly the cake was super sweet, I knew it would be but it was sweeter than I expected. The ice cream was really good, I enjoyed it. My fiancé ordered the halo halo and he loved it. He said it was really good, nothing was overpowering. Staff was also kind and helpful. We weren't able to sit inside though because space was limited.

    Ube scoop. 6/1/25
    Lilah J.

    First time visiting Cafe 86 with family for dessert! It's a tiny Cafe serving Filipino flavored desserts, coffee, teas, smoothies, and sandwiches. On a Sunday afternoon post lunch, there were just a few customers present. Our party of 5 was fortunate to get seats together. The turon pop tart caught my attention but I decided on something familiar which was a scoop of ube ice cream. Smooth, creamy and delicious! Fam members that got the same thing agreed. My cousin did get the turon pop tart but thought it's just okay. The gal at the counter that took our order was pleasant. There are brick walls and some Star Wars decor. The disability parking spaces were not close by in the plaza and already occupied. We managed okay parking in a regular spot that was next to a delivery/pickup spot that was clear. As far as regular parking spots, there were many on a Sunday afternoon. The plaza has a Market, a bakery, a restaurant, and shops nearby. I found out there is actually another Cafe 86 closer to me. This is a Cafe that I would introduce out of town family members to. 4 stars!

    Fernando N.

    Great coffee / drinks and great professional staff. It has a cozy New York City feel.

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    9 years ago

    So delicious! The ube flan cupcakes and hibiscus calamansi iced tea are the best! Their ube pop tarts aren't bad either.

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    The ube truffle was decadent. And the hibiscus calamansi tea was refreshing. Friendly service even though they were busy.

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    8 years ago

    Fave place to pick up some lil baked goods! Ube Leche flan cupcakes and cookie butter latte TO DIE FOR..

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    9 years ago

    Service was good, food was "blah blah." Nothing really to write home about.

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    9 years ago

    Everyone is so sweet here!!! The Cookie Monster boba is...outta this world! And it's Clean in here!!!!

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    9 years ago

    One of my favorite spots for ube themed desserts. Plus the staff is awesome.

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    9 years ago

    Nice dessert places they have. I like them for the chinese tea.

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    8 years ago

    So niiiice... and pastries + drinx are always yummmm.... mon & thurs try the ube crack cheesecake

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    8 years ago

    Awesome bakery and cafe. Love the halo halo and flan ube cupcake. Great service too. Bay Area please?

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    8 years ago

    The staff are nice, foods and drinks are excellent. This is our second time here and We're from San Francisco CA.

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    10 years ago

    My new favorite place to go to for all the good treats before work. The cupcakes are so good. Great service with smile and quick.

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    8 years ago

    Truly enjoy coming in here getting the Ube Milk Tea Its a nice place to study and the staff here is always sooooooooooo friendly.

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    9 years ago

    Baked goods and teas are great. Mango Black tea with Lychee Jelly is highly recommended.

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    8 years ago

    Disappointing Slutty Brownie. 1 star for the name. Came around 9pm so maybe it was because it wasn't as fresh as it could be.

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    8 years ago

    Try the ube monster and ube truffle. Its what you need in your life. My go-to boba place. Absolutely love it! :-)

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    Ask the Community - Cafe 86

    Do they make whole cakes or pies?

    I know they have rewards program, does anyone know how you can check what you've earned and what you can get?

    You have to go in person and they'll tell you. They're not giving any new points now, but they will honor any old points you accrued. Idk tho, cuz I could've sworn I had 3 free drinks but they only gave me one.… Read more

    Do they deliver during quarantine?

    Any gluten free desserts?

    As of now the closest to gluten free may be the ube cheesecake but don't eat the crust lol. I'd ask them if the feeling has any wheat in it.

    Can I get more than one topping for my drink?

    Yes. But there might be an additional charge

    Ube bundtcake or cheesecake?

    Cheesecake all the way.

    Can we bring our own reusable cup?

    I don't think they would allow it.

    What days do they have Turon pop tarts?

    bananan and caramelised brown sugar

    How much for a ube truffle and ube butter bar?

    Price range around $3-$5

    Are any of the desserts vegan?

    They have a Vegan Ube Bundt Cake.

    What's the WiFi password ? I'm too scared to ask them

    cafe86_artesia

    Do they take catering orders for parties?

    Yes

    Does this place have substitution options for vegan or dairy-free?

    Coconut milk and soy

    What do they have one each day of the week?

    Monday: - Ube Crack Cheesecake… Read more

    What day they have green matcha brownies and ube Madeleines?

    Matcha brownies & Ube mads are only Saturdays. (:

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    This was my first time visiting Bakers & Baristas but not my first time trying there macaroons…read more My daughter has been treating me to macaroons on special occasions and I absolutely love them! I can't have them from anywhere else because these hit the spot so hard that no one can compete. I personally have not tried anything else, but my kids have enjoyed other treats from this place. They are located in Cerritos at a very busy shopping plaza and there's plenty of parking. I didn't expect the bakery to be an actual restaurant. There was a good crowd, sitting at tables and eating and drinking. They have about a dozen different flavors of macaroons. You can't go wrong with any of them, but my top favorite are the Birthday, Fruity Pebble, Horchata, Cappuccino and Ferrero Rocher. They make nice gifts too, as they can put it in a treat box in an ice brown paper bag. I definitely need to come back and try their drinks and something else from their menu.

    Yummy brunch with Filipino flavors. Everything was so well seasoned, I particularly enjoyed the…read morepork belly bowl and breakfast burrito. They also had a selection of desserts, which was tempting, but I didn't end up trying those. I visited a while ago, and back then the prices seemed quite steep for the amount of food that we received. There's quite a large seating area, and a large parking lot - though this plaza can get very crowded on the weekends.

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    Mapleccino - Maple syrup, two shots of espresso, dash of spice mix. Topped w/ Biscoff crumbs. Need a Biscoff dunker :-p

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    Mapleccino - Maple syrup, two shots of espresso, dash of spice mix. Topped w/ Biscoff crumbs. Need a Biscoff dunker :-p

    Cafe 86 - desserts - Updated July 2026

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