The drinks were rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced--sweet without being overwhelming. The ube flavors really shine, especially paired with the smooth texture of the drinks and desserts. Everything tasted indulgent but still well-crafted. The dessert was just as good--soft, flavorful, and topped with the perfect crunch for contrast. You can tell Cafe 86 knows exactly what they're doing when it comes to ube. It's a great late-night dessert spot with a relaxed vibe and consistently solid quality. If you're an ube fan (or trying it for the first time), Cafe 86 is a must. read more

Cafe 86 - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California

With today's heat wave in the SFV, it felt like the perfect excuse to finally try the halo-halo from this Filipino bakery/café that's been sitting on my "Want to Go" list for a while. One thing to note: they open late--12:30 PM. Parking was easy, and there's a decent amount of seating inside. I happened to be the first customer of the day. Don't expect the warm, smiley Filipino hospitality right away--just head straight to the counter and place your order on the iPad. As for the halo-halo, it's definitely not your traditional version. It wasn't bad by any means, but it's quite different from the halo-halo I grew up with and the ones I enjoy whenever I visit Manila. If you're looking for a modern take on the classic dessert, you may appreciate it more than I did. Prices are pretty standard for Los Angeles, and they accept Apple Pay, which is always a plus. read more

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*My overall impression is somewhat biased since I really enjoy ube, and outside of that preference I would consider this a fairly average café experience.* Parking: Cafe 86 is in a plaza surrounded by other small businesses and restaurants. It's off Reseda and its parking lot is usually a hot spot among people. There is a good amount of parking but depending on the time, it fills up quickly and can feel tight trying to maneuver your way through and find a spot. Ambiance: Cafe 86 is a, they specialize in coffee and matcha and truly have an expansive menu featuring lots of delicious ube variations. There is a good amount of seating in the cafe, from normal tables to a couch to lounge on. The interior of the cafe is lined with brick and the warm lighting casts a soft cozy feeling. There is ample space to sit and enjoy your drink. I'd even say it's a good spot to study as it is spacious and does not get too loud. Drinks/food: We've tried the Iced Ube Matcha latte, Iced sea salt latte, Iced Ube Latte, as well as the Ube truffles. I love the ube flavor and it pairs perfectly with their matcha. They don't use the highest quality matcha but the ube flavor carries and still provides a nice tasty drink. The iced coffee was good, a little too sweet and kind of just an average latte, nothing to write home about. The ube truffles are something sweet that hit the spot if you have that sweet ube craving. They are soft and chewy and just the perfect bite. I am definitely biased in general because I really like ube so if you aren't the biggest fan you may not like it Overall this place does make their drinks on the sweeter side so going half sweet is smart if you don't want a blast of sugar. Service: Everyone thus far has been extremely friendly and welcoming! Overall: Cafe 86 is a solid spot if you are in the mood and have a craving for sweet, ube forward drinks and sweets. The menu is fun and unique, especially for anyone who enjoys ube flavors. The cafe itself offers a comfortable, inviting space that works well for hanging out or getting some work done. While the drinks can run on the sweeter side and some of the drinks are just average, the overall experience is still enjoyable. The friendly service and relaxed atmosphere is a calm choice for a new casual cafe stop, particularly if you are there for their ube specialties. read more

Cafe 86 - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California

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This was a surprise for me. Staff packaged the items really well. Halo-halo was good. Pop tart and milkshake were okay. Looking forward to checking out other items. read more

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I STILL LOVE THIS PLACE. It's never been busy which really blows my mind because it's so good. But then again I've only been here twice during lunch and it's never busy. If I had went to school here it would have been the perfect study spot! I got to try a bakery item and a few other drinks. To be honest, I would stick with their ube products. The dragon berry calamansi just tasted really sweet. I got to try their ube butter bar and it's exactly as you would imagine! Super creamy and melts in your mouth. It's super sweet, so maybe that's why I didn't really enjoy my drink. The jasmine calamansi paired much better with the butter bar. I feel like it would go well with a hot jasmine tea. Lastly, their upside down halo halo is always a hit. Whenever we go to northridge I always have to make a stop here. Unfortunately, I do not stop by this area often anymore. read more

After dinner at Manila Sunset, we had to stop by Cafe 86 for Filipino desserts with our guests. We ordered the Upside Down Halo-Halo, Mais Con Yelo, and Ube Truffles, and they definitely hit the spot. I've been to Cafe 86 a few times now, and it never disappoints! I'd like to give a special mention to the Upside Down Halo-Halo, which is loaded with toppings. Just a heads-up though: it's very sweet, so keep that in mind if you're watching your sugar intake. The ambience was really nice too. I loved the artwork on the walls as it added a lot of character to the place. The only downside is the price as it was a bit on the expensive side at around $60 for five people. read more

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Walked in, no customers inside. 4 people were working, no one said hi or smiled. I stood in-front of the counter, expecting someone to come and take my order, but no one came up. The workers still did not say a word. So i went on the screen to make my order and paid for it. When my order was done, all the guy said was, order for "my name", and that's it. No thank you, no smile, nothing. To think this was not the first time it has happened. This location really needs better customer service! read more

First time here and loved the vibe. Not much to look at from the strip mall door but they did a good job of making it comfortable inside, with a few games and soft cushy chairs. The menu was full of all kinds of goodies. I got the matcha Ube latte and it was the perfect blend of sweetness and matcha. Highly recommended if in the area. Staff was very friendly as well. read more

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Huge selection of treats and drinks! Their ube cakes are fantastic (especially the cream cheese frosting). I love the texture of the ube truffles, but could do without the coating. Their Thai Tea Monster is also great. It's not too sweet and the Oreo crumble is a delicious touch. The employees inside are so sweet and helpful. They have an immense amount of patience with my indecisive personality. Parking here can be tough. The lot is big, but there are many other businesses competing. read more

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Who wants UBE?! Get your ube fix here. This place has it all. Ube cheesecake. Ube shakes. Ube ice cream. Ube tres leches (which I have yet to try). They ran out by the time I got there. They even have ube bread pudding! Had the Monster shake, bread pudding, and cheesecake. All of which were just fantastic and OH! How could I forget? The ube pop tart! Flaky, lightly sweetened with that ube drizzle on top. It's the perfect little treat with a cup of coffee, hot or iced. One note on ordering the bread pudding. It comes with the option of the ice cream on the side or on top, warmed or not but it won't let you select more than one option on the kiosk. So if you are taking it to go, just let them know to have the ice cream on the side. I recommend indulging sooner, warm that puppy up and of course, a la mode. A clean, cute little cafe that is worth bringing your laptop or book over to, enjoying a treat and vibing out. 10/10, would recommend. read more

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It might have been an off day cause my ube flan cupcake tasted dry and stale and the flan itself tasted like it was sitting outside for awhile... the ube crack cheesecake was the best thing I tried but only because it tasted like cheesecake! I also got the ube matcha and although the ube part was good, the matcha was very grainy and watered down so it was difficult to finish my drink :'( On the bright side, service was quick and there's plenty of seats and outlets to study or catch up with friends! read more

Searched for that ube crinkle and found it here near van nuys. It was so delicious , get that and you won't be disappointed. read more

Yummy yummy yummy! If you're as big of a fan of ube as I am, you'll love Cafe 86! The Ube Tres Leches is an ube sponge that is soaked in coconut, evaporated and condensed ube milk and topped with whipped ube halaya and a crunchy layer of cashew meringue. It is nicely dense and tasty with excellent ube flavor balanced by the sweet Tres Leches and nutty cashew . For some reason mine didn't have the coconut flakes, but it's just so good. A real treat to have. The Ube Ice cream is very straightforward and expectedly delicious. It is something that you can easily pair with any of their pastry choices, and I'll be sure to explore more of their menu. Ambience wise, it is a cute little cozy space, and feels especially warm and inviting during the rainy day. read more

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Clean store with DELICIOUS halo-halo. Pricey but shareable between a few people. Has a variety of ube desserts. Quiet vibe today. Fast service. read more

Cafe 86 - Halo halo - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California

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Delicious summer treats--enjoyed their unique style of traditional halo-halo with ube ice cream, leche flan, etc. and refreshing hibiscus drink. Excellent, friendly service from Ino, Bri, and the whole team (they truly deserve a raise!). Great spot to study work with power outlets to charge phone, tables, chairs, and clean environment, with chillaxing music vibe. Unfortunately, the bathroom was out of order, but Ino kindly recommended a nearby alternative (Ubatuba). Thank you so much, God bless! read more

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Came here on a recommendation from a friend. On this day, it was pretty empty; except for a few students on their laptops. The vibe was calm. Good music. There is a martial arts studio next door and class was in session. You can totally hear them. Oddly enough it didn't bother me . I ordered a Halo Halo. It was delicious. I really enjoyed the flan on top the most. But overall I enjoyed it very much. I will definitely order that again. But I am curious about some of the pastries and some of the other drinks. Can't wait to bring my daughter read more

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First time visit to this local spot. Stopped in after dinner with friends. Nice atmosphere, warm wood interior. Low lighting and plenty of tables and chairs for customers. Some couches as well. Filipino baked goods offerings are mostly Ube flavored. Extensive drink menu with Filipino flavor profiles as well. Limited baked goods at this time of night. I purchased the ube truffle and it was delicious. I always like to try Chai from different cafes I visit. Their Chai latte was smooth, earthy, not sweet. I enjoyed it. Perfect place to meet a friend during the day or after dinner for a drink and chat. I would have liked more options for drink sizes. All iced drinks were regular size. Hot beverages were like medium and small drinks only. They have a Cafe 86 rewards program you can easily enroll with your phone number. Will definitely be back and tell my friends about this cafe. read more

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After having lunch at Hanoo Kalbi, my parents, my parents friends and I had to pass by cafe 86 for filipino dessert and drinks, the halo-halo and the dessert were delicious and sweet. The service was amazing and friendly staff with a smile, the ambiance was great and cute cozy space to relax. I love to read a books while I'm having fun with reading it!! We enjoyed it and we will come back next time!!! read more

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If you are a big fan of Ube, you definitely need to check this place out. They offer a variety of ube sweets. I highly recommend it if you are in the valley. read more

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It was good. A nice sweet treat but don't be like me and expect a traditional Halo Halo. Their description does say Filipino "inspired" so it's on me. Still wasn't bad. read more

Cafe 86 - Halo halo - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California

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Our go to for Filipino goodies and drinks in the area! My family was so surprised to see a much more modern Filipino establishment, full of Filipinos, and tasty drinks and treats. We've never waited too long for our drinks and food to come out and cashiers have always been helpful and kind. We're here any chance we get! read more

Was in the area and stopped by to use the restroom and grab a milk tea for the road. I decided to get the upside down halo halo instead because it's their most popular item. Super unique ube slush and vanilla ice cream on top with cereal and jelly and boba! Very interesting dessert! Fast service and great ambiance to hang out. read more

Cafe 86 - Upside down halo halo - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California

I love this Cafe! Great for dates, studying, and grabbing pastries to go. I love the Ube Monster here and the upside down Halo Halo. The products are on the pricier side but in my opinion are worth it. Portions are good and I love the authentic Filipino pastries this cafe brings. Workers are kind and efficient. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Cafe 86 - Upside Down Halo Halo - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California

Their cupcakes are amazing especially the ube ones!!! A must try, so moist and so ube! Their drinks are good too. Staff are nice and welcoming. I have been to this place multiple times! Love it here! read more

Love ube? Then this is the best place for you. There's ube drink concoctions and ube desserts!!! There's a computer stand where you can do your own orders and two guys behind the counter get your orders together for you. They're pretty quick! This is just a small coffee shop with a restaurant d a few tables and chairs. Some place to hang out in while waiting for someone.... read more

Cafe 86 - Ube cupcake with leche flan. - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California

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Not sure if they're undergoing a new recipe but tried the Ube-Flan cupcake recently and it tasted very bland, almost watery :( was looking forward to satisfying this craving but was disappointed. read more

Cafe 86 - Upside down vs regular halo halo - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California

I was on a dessert hunt and came here. I got the cheesecake and the flan. They were both somewhat moist. I did taste the ube flavor more on the cheesecake than the flan. I also thought it would be a decent size but was disappointed with that expectation. It was small and for $6 bucks each, that's where I am debating if it was worth it. The cheesecake was a slight bit more sugary than the flan. The service was quick and had no line. read more

Went here 2 weeks ago to buy halo-halo and ube flan. It's a small place with a few tables and chairs. Most of the customers that were there seemed to just chill and have drinks. There's free WiFi I guess - since I was there already I ordered grilled cheese and pastrami sandwiches. I highly recommend the halo halo and ube flan. The ube flan was really just a moist ube muffin/cupcake that's topped with a slice of flan. It's a bit pricey for 1 piece - I bought 5 pcs for the whole fam. It's really filling. I wouldn't recommend ordering the grilled cheese (too bland) or the pastrami (mustard was overpowering) - better off getting that from a deli but it wasn't bad if you're in a bind and want to have something solid with your drinks. read more

Cafe 86 - Halo halo - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California

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Quiet, naturally textured ambiance. I ordered the upside down halo halo and the leche flan ube cupcake. I was not disappointed. All I can say is...Sarap!!! read more

Cafe 86 - Upside Down Halo Halo...Sarap!!! - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California

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I very rarely come here nowadays because of their super late hours. Very odd for a "cafe" to not open till 12:30pm on a daily. It's wild to me that I have to wait to get coffee so late and it honestly didn't bother me so much until today. We were running errands and decided to grab coffee since we had a late start. We weren't done with errands but since this is a bit out of our way, we drove out to it before wrapping it up. I forgot this place doesn't open until 12:30 and we got there shortly after 12. We walked around a bit to kill time since we were already out here and might as well get boba with my coffee, right? So wrong. The worker finally opened the door right at 12:30, we walked in along with some others who were waiting as well. I ordered an iced cookie butter latte with boba and the guy said they didn't have their boba ready yet. I was like ok, I get it, sometimes it's finishing up or needs an extra 15 minutes. Nope! He needed a whole 'nother HOUR. I was beyond in disbelief. I don't know when they come in to prep but boba definitely does not take that long to cook. Also? Opening at 12:30 on a daily and they weren't even READY? That's pretty sad. I ended up getting my cookie butter latte anyway because we already waited forever and made our way out. Even the customer who ordered after me was sad that he couldn't order boba for his child. Very disappointing and didn't think I'd need to lower my rating for this place. Luckily it's a bit out of the way so I won't be coming back anytime soon. It would definitely be nice if they could fix their hours and be ready on time. IG: @ammysalamii read more

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this is the best place to satisfy your UBE cravings. most of the drinks are filipino flavors and there's a large selection of ube deserts too! there's plenty of seating but i will say it does get busy. especially the parking lot gets pretty full as there's many restaurants in this plaza. the ambiance is very laid back-- a good atmosphere to relax and enjoy your sweet treats! read more

I had a matcha pandan and ube crinkle, the crinkle was good it didn't wow me but the matcha was one of the worst I have had it was so gritty and bitter not properly made at all. read more

Great drink menu selection, but more on the pricey side| Has a parking lot. The upside down Halo Halo is now $8.50 !! Expensive but a good treat/dessert. My all time favorite spot to go to when I'm craving ube. Their Upside Down Halo Halo is the one I always order. They're also known for their flan ube cupcake too which I always get, such a good combo. I also recommend their ube butter bars. Parking wise, this location was pretty packed and I had to do a few circles to find a parking spot. (I usually go to the Artesia location and always able to find parking spot in front by the store). The staff here was friendly and a chill place for you to do your own thing/study/or catch up with friends. read more

Cafe 86 - Upside down Halo Halo + the Ube Leche Flan Cupcake - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California

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The perfect dessert that's refreshing for a 105deg temp! Have tried other halo halo but nothing beats cafe 86! The staff are also friendly. Would recommend the upside down halo halo read more

Cafe 86 - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California

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The king of halo-halo delights is here! If I wasn't trying to maintain my figure, I'd be indulging way more often. Every bite is satisfying, rich, refreshing, and perfectly layered mix mix! read more

Drinks are specialized and yummy. The cafe is nicely decorated and offers a good ambiance. read more

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When you first enter, you get a warm feeling. There is a southern nostalgia. The interior design makes you feel southern hospitality. The menu is digital, and it's hard to decide because there are so many options. In the end, we decided to go with the ube drinks because they are on the digital screen so much. We had the ube milkshake and ube milk tea. Both tasted good. A little bit too much sugar for my liking. But it's still a delicious beverage. The order was taken promptly. Cashier had extreme patience waiting for us to decide what to order. Drinks came out very promptly. I would recommend Cafe 86 for a date night or hanging out with friends. read more

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I've never had a halo halo before and wanted to try one so don't really have anything to compare to but the signature halo halo was so good. I love all things ube and the ube ice cream on top hit the spot! I enjoyed the crunch the Frosted Flakes gave this dessert and all the variety of jackfruit, boba and jellies was quite a taste and texture experience. I also took home an ube cheesecake and it was delicious! Service was great, and an overall good value, read more

Cafe 86 - Signature halo halo - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California

Friendly customer service, wait time was minimal, items ordered was prepared exactly as described in their website and menu. The establishment was very clean and well kept! We enjoyed our family time!!! read more

Cafe 86 - Upside Down Halo Halo - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California

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Great customer service and delicious dessert!! Cute and chill vibes here~ Would definitely come here again! The guy at the counter was very observant and waiting for me to figure out what I wanted and only approached at the right time when I have seemed to have made my decision. I didn't feel any pressure to hurry and figure out what I want. I got the Ube Leche Flan Cupcake and Hibiscus Calamansi. Absolutely delicious! I love how the sweetness of the Leche Flan counters the cupcake portion that was not as sweet. It can easily get messy but if you eat slowly with utensils you can avoid that issue. I love how they have cupcake holders that is just the right size and seems secure enough to not fall out too if I were to take it with me as takeout. Price: $-$$, reasonable for the quality Restroom: Yes. Great for: Singles. Small groups of friends, family and couples. Sound Level: Not the quietest but still loud enough for people to come and chill there with friends. Wheel Chair Accessibility: Seems to be accessible, just need some assistance with moving the chairs. Seating: ~26 indoors. Parking: Plaza style. Some parking depending on when you go. read more

Cafe 86 - Cafes Near Me - Northridge, California