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    Cafe 86

    4.2 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Lily R.

    My kids love this place. They have a wide array of sweet drinks. If you like one, this is your spot. It's nots coffee based spot though. Good place if you enjoy boba.

    Ambar A.

    Yummy! Yummy desserts that are Filipino fusion almost, all types of Ube desserts! Got the ube bread pudding and the churro mochi - all were great! Everything was so good! The drinks were great too!

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    KC U.

    If you like ube you came to the right spot. The last time I came to one of these franchise is in San Diego and they are super good. I'll be in sugar high today. But a good kind. place is cute small but has seatings. Staff here are nice and friendly. Place is nice and clean. Good for college students or people who want to do work. It's like mini Starbucks but better. come and check it out. Now check my reviews about the beautiful pasties and drinks.

    7/19/25 A little bigger (shop) than the one in Artesia? Cute
    Jennifer W.

    7/19/25 Okay, halo-halo was calling me all week, today's your lucky day, I responded! Sydney is so sweet & helpful while taking my order. She made my special treats too, with a smile. I ordered a regular halo-halo (and unknowingly the owner said, to try the upside down halo-halo wink-wink) and being greedy, ordered the Ube matcha latte too. I was eyeing the Ube leche flan cupcakes then my eyes wandered to one fun, Ube crack cheesecake. I need to be blindfolded next time. lol. This shop is somewhat lost in a nondescript little strip of businesses but inside is cute with nice aesthetics, a few tables, chairs & some comfy couches to enjoy your sweets. The regular halo-halo was so so good! Totally hit the spot, love the crunch of the cornflakes (of course it's not the same as pinipig which is toasted smashed rice, if you grew up in the Philippines, you will get it), all the wonderful ingredients like boba, kaong (don't ask me translate coz I don't know)... etc, oh and the Ube ice cream! Get yours!!!

    Thai iced tea is one of the $3 specials! Sweet (literally)
    Thomas L.

    Power tip: first time here. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. Tried the halo halo for the first time--pretty neat, but a lot of things going on at the top. The all-day $3 drink specials are pretty nice.

    Emma P.

    Was in the area house shopping. I was delighted that there was cafe 86 nearby. I didn't know the Chino shop relocated to here until I arrived. I have good memories of the Chino location. I ordered my usual Rosie milk tea. It tasted different from the Chino and Cerritos location, but it wasn't bad. Workers were friendly. If I lived in the area, it would definitely be my study spot but the hours are not the greatest. No early bird nor late night study sessions here. It doesn't open until 1230pm and closes at 7pm most days! Yikes. Wish they had better business hours.

    Mais Con Yelo. Has Sweet Creamed Corn, Vanilla Base, Frosted Flakes, and Magnolia Ube ice cream (the best ube ice cream)
    Joel S.

    Known for their ube drinks and ube desserts, I asked if they had anything chocolate wise so this is what I got, the Milo Cupcake. Soooo good and not too overly sweet either. Same with the Hibiscus Calamansi drink. Very refreshing and not overly sweet as well! Love this place! Service is always great here! The ambiance is very chill.

    Polly H.

    Cute and delicious drinks and desserts here They offer random promotions sometimes so follow them on IG This past memorial day they had $2 drinks! boba is a $1 extra Ube milk tea is the most unique never seen anywhere else

    Leilani M.

    Awesome everything! Desserts, drinks, service is excellent here. Welcoming and friendly informative. You can order at the kiosk or at the register. Plenty to choose from and able to accommodate special requests for allergies. Ya that's me. Lovely inside seating and lounge area to sit and sip a while. Bar height seating or low top tables. Parking right in front with easy access.

    Matcha milkshake and mais con yelo
    Kelly D.

    I've tried 3 things and the top drink is the upside down halo halo Matcha milkshake I got without the cookie crumbles and it was okay. Not bad. The mais con Yelo was not as expected. Considered more of a savory drink. The vanilla base was very light. Not sweet like the halo halo. The corn is good. Maybe if you mix it, it tastes better. Still didn't work for us. Upside down halo halo is very good. What I expected, maybe more. My husband said he didn't want a drink and would maybe take a bite of the ice cream. He ended up finishing half my drink. The jack fruit was very minimal. The staff was really kind and helpful which led me to write this review. The place is cute. Restroom available to customers. Ample parking. Came back here the next day after trying it the first time. Definitely my go to when I'm craving sweets.

    Ube crinkles soooo good!
    L E.

    Ube truffle - hands down, my favorite! Dark and rich in color, with a deep color purple hue. Decadent and velvety good. Literally screams "Ube goodness" 5/5 Ube Crinkle Cookie - hubby likes this, which is not too sweet 4/5

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    Ian A.

    Cafe 86 (Chino Hills) evoked immediate happiness. The Upside Down Halo Halo caused an audible gasp as its addicting, sweet flavor pummeled into me. It's one of the best ube (aka: sweet purple yam) desserts that I have ever tasted. Cafe 86 (Chino Hills) sells devastatingly delicious ube drinks. The Upside Down Halo Halo ($10.50) is unique and delicious. I waited seven minutes. I arrived on a weekday (around 3:00PM). Unlike ordinary Halo Halos, this beverage is more reminiscent of a shake with add-ons. Instead of crushed ice, the drink flows like thick, velvety ube milk. It includes silky ice cream; light, crunchy flakes; heavy, deep flan; and bouncy, bottom toppings. It's a myriad of prominent, complimentary flavors and textures. Cafe 86 (Chino Hills) displayed a charming, faux-rustic ambiance. The brick walls and hanging lanterns are pleasant and attractive. It's clean and well-ventilated. The location included free wifi with password and electrical sockets for devices. Its music is soft. Customers order from counter or self-service kiosk. Overall, Cafe 86 (Chino Hills) considerably impressed me. The Upside Down Halo Halo is memorable, unique, and exquisite. If you love ube, I whole heartedly recommend. 5/5

    calamansi juice after a warm day!
    Abigail D.

    I was looking for a refreshing beverage after my hike and knew I could count on Cafe 86. Loved my calamansi juice & mais con yelo dessert bar. Both so delicious and lovely familiar filipino flavors I love. Interior is spacious, clean, and cute. Service is so very friendly. Highly recommend! They also have locations in Cerritos and Carson if Chino Hills is out of your way.

    Caramel latte, mini halo halo, Mais con yelo bar, ube cashew brownie

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    11 months ago

    Amazing staff! Made sure we were well taken care of during a hectic $2 tea day, definitely coming back! Food and drinks were delicious!

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    Ask the Community - Cafe 86

    When are you opening up at your new location in Chino Hills?

    I noticed your menu changed- does this mean you no longer have the coconut crème tea?

    What is the base flavor for the halo halo, and are those corn flakes on top of the halo halo?

    Is the house milk tea made with non dairy or dairy?

    Is this place closed during quarantine?

    They are open now! At least the one in Chino. You have to phone in or order online first.

    Do you guys sell ube crinkles?

    Yes ! They do. It's a flatter type but packs taste. I'd recommend.

    The menu looks really delicious, what are the best drinks to order here?

    The best drink is definitely the Hibiscus 🌺 calamansi iced tea. I've tried the other drinks and they were not great.

    Any vegan desserts?

    Yes! They do a vegan ube bundt cake on Fridays or Sundays. I forget the day. ?

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    I was shopping a few days earlier and noticed a girl with delicious looking coffee. I asked her…read moreabout it and she said it was from Coft. A few days later I stopped by here. Parking is weird here. They share a parking lot with a nail salon and the on-site parking is limited and cramped. I pulled up with a spot open. I suffered later as it was tricky to reverse out but I survived. Lol. I guess you can park on the street but there are signs from the business regarding towing, so I was a bit ancy. Not sure how comfortable I would feel if I returned to stay and study for a few hours. Anywho, this establishment looks like its a house renovated into a coffee shop. Decent amount of tables and chairs to stay for a chat over coffee or a study session. Lots of seating outside as well. They also have a shelf of books, but I wish it wasn't tucked away making it hard to access if other customers are sitting right in front of it. As for the service and drink I would give it a 4. Service was friendly and I did get a few recommendations. I decided to get their vietnamese coffee and to their credit, it was decent. I come from GG/Bolsa which has the most authentic vietnamese coffees in Socal, so given this is out of that area, they still have a good recipe for viet coffee. The only thing was I wasn't allowed to get extra ice probably because of their recipe. Their normal ice level was fine. I also got a spinach feta croissant. I did like that they had a variety lof savory and sweet croissants. Although my croissant was warmed, the inside of it was not when I took a few bites. The flavor was also just okay, so I wouldn't get that again. All in all, I would return to try other drinks but be more cautious of where I park.

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