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    Cafe 86

    4.4 (86 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Ube Monster Ube Monster Milkshake
    Gabriel B.

    Filipino dessert spot with heavy focus on ube flavors. Their ube monster milkshake is more on the slushier side than an actual milkshake, but you can still taste the flavor. I recommend the ube truffles for something truly unique, and for those with a sweet tooth get the ube crack cheesecake! Plenty of seating indoors, but can get filled during peak hours.

    Matcha Pandan Latte

    Just enjoyed the Matcha Pandan latte with lychee jelly! It had a strong buko pandan flavor, was light and creamy, and a good balance of sweetness (sweet but not too sweet) with sea salt cream. I also enjoyed the firmer texture of the lychee jelly. Would definitely get this drink again

    Ube Monster Milkshake
    Donna A.

    First time at Cafe 86 in Carson on 2/14/26. We have been at the Cerritos location and loved it so we were so happy to see there's one closer to us. We were greeted warmly as we entered in. The staff was friendly and provided great hospitality. The restaurant was cool, lots of deco on the wall that keeps you entertained. We ordered the upside down halo halo and ube monster. Everything tasted delicious! For Valentine's, they gave us a free ube velvet in a really cute heart tin. They're located in Carson in a plaza with plenty of parking. Definitely worth the visit if you love ube or Filipino dessert. Highly recommend!

    Carol C.

    The Upside Down Halo Halo is GENIUS! I think this is my favorite halo-halo of all time. I love that they added cornflakes and substituted the usual beans for tapioca pearls. My mistake was ordering the "mini" when I should have ordered the regular. The ube crumble cookies and flan ina cupcake were made to perfection as well! This is a place I would definitely have to bring my Filipino parents to!

    Turon Pop Tart
    Devi N.

    We stopped here for dessert after a long day of sightseeing in LA. Located in Carson, this is a small shop that specializes in boba drinks and pastries. There are lots of ube items if that's what you're into. My favorite item here is the Turon pop tart. You can get it warmed, and once you tuck into the pastry it's a hot, comforting flaky bite. The filling isn't too sweet and it's enough to share if you want a small bite of something. The service is really friendly and there are a few tables inside if you want to eat in. There's plenty of parking too.

    Kwin Chrisdelle D.

    This is a late review. It's been few months since the last time I came here. I like the Upside Down Halo-Halo better than regular one they have(the one with corn flakes as one of the toppings). The service was nice.

    Upside Down Halo Halo
    Kristine P.

    This Halo Halo right here is a taste of home. It does remind me of an afternoon meryenda when we were kids with my lola.

    Strawberry Calamansi Cooler, Jasmine Calamansi, Ube Monster Milkshake, Upside Down Halo Halo, Mais Con Yelo Halo Halo
    Kristenne A.

    Cafe 86 just opened in Carson and it's already my new go-to dessert spot! The menu is full of unique ube and Filipino-inspired treats, and everything I tried was delicious. We ordered: * Mais con yelo - sweet, refreshing, and perfect for summer. Very nostalgic. * Upside Down Halo Halo - MY personal favorite. I love the chewiness of the boba, jackfruit, and nata de coco especially!! * Ube Monster - their iconic drink and definitely a must-try if you love ube and Oreos. * Strawberry Calamansi Cooler - tart, sweet, and so refreshing! * Jasmine Grapefruit Iced Tea - light and floral with the perfect balance. Really liked this one! * Ube Cheesecake - creamy and rich without being too heavy. Love the crumbs on top. * Ube Flan Cupcake - soft, moist, and packed with ube flavor. The flan wasn't too sweet! * Churrochi with ube ice cream - such a fun dessert! The churro and mochi combo was warm and chewy, paired perfectly with the creamy ube ice cream. Sooooo tasty! The staff was very friendly & helpful, the space is bright and welcoming, and it's such a great addition to Carson. They also have self-serving kiosks for you to order if you're in a rush or the staff is busy helping another customer. Super convenient! Whether you're an ube lover or just looking for unique desserts, you'll want to add Cafe 86 to your list. I'll definitely be back to try more!

    Haha!!!
    Benedict A.

    I love the fact that there is a Cafe 86 less than half a mile from my Suegra's house. It is so convenient!! They have all the same offerings as the one I've been too in Rancho Cucamonga. It is a lot smaller here. As well as a lot less seating area. This time around though we ordered so much more! We of course had to order their upside-down halo halo. And it was phenomenal. FYI adding a little bit of whiskey (bourbon- at home) elevated it. We also had to get their ube crinkle, ube with flan cupcake, halo halo bread pudding as well as a couple other things. The halo halo bread pudding is good. You can warm it up at home (35-40 seconds) and they give you a separate cup of ube ice cream. The cold and the hot contrasted amazingly. With the bits of coconut and halo halo bits in it really changes up the texture of each bite. You definitely taste the ube. Its moist. And just amazing Everything we ordered from here was exceptional. Im glad there's one so close to my second home. Its definitely super convenient. And I will definitely be by some more times when Im in the Carson area!!

    Upside Down Halo Halo
    Chey B.

    Café 86 is such a sweet spot for desserts and late-night cravings. Everything looks amazing, but the must-try is the Upside Down Halo-Halo so good and so unique. Creamy, crunchy, sweet, and refreshing all in one cup.

    Halo Halo - 2 Regular and 1 Mini for comparison
    Sheena B.

    Came here for our halo-halo cravings. Quick service, large portion, and chill ambiance. Photo for portion reference.

    Menu on the wall
    Lovelyn M.

    You walk in, and you'll be greeted by trendy, upbeat music. There are lights in mason jars hanging from the ceiling that give the place a rustic feel. Even the display cases for their pasties were cutely decorated with fun drawings. The upside down halo halo was really good but pricey for a "mini" for $9.95. The Cali mango slush was a huge disappointment because not only did it not taste like Mango, the taste wasn't good at all. We threw out 80% of it and took home the boba to rinse it out so we could at least eat it since the boba was chewy and sweet. The service was average, but I did appreciate being asked to sign up for the loyalty program.

    Steffi N.

    I was simultaneously sad and happy when I saw this place open. Happy because I'm a huge fan of Cafe 86, but sad because it's a 2 minute drive for me compared to the other location in Cerritos... I have no control with my sweets consumption so this place being so close to me is dangerous. The shop is located in a plaza with terrible parking, but street parking is available if needed. Menu options are the same as the other locations and taste just as great. I had my go to Milo milk tea and it was as divine as I remembered.

    Ube Monster Milkshake with boba

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    Way less busy than the Cerritos location. Always a sweet treat staple. My go-to is the upside halo halo and the ube butter bar.

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    So good. I love the ube cheesecake. My daughter went with her friends so I told her to pick me up a dessert. She picked a good one.

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    9 months ago

    I super love the classic halo-halo. Not too sweet, just perfect for my cravings. They dont accept cash, just cards (credit/debit).

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    2 years ago

    I love their ube crinkle cookies so much! Def the place to go to if you need an ube fix ‍

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    Something new and different with all items on the menu. I would definitely recommend it!

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