Cafe 86

I am a Ube flavor fan. The desserts here are not it. Social media inspired me to give this place a try. I ordered the following: Ube cheesecake 1/5, Ube cheesecake 3/5. The cheese flavor in the cheesecake was potent, it overpowered the ube flavor. The ube muffin was okay, texture was different. The ambiance is nice. I will not be returning back, not worth the hype.

Ube Matcha Latte is good and the Ube Leche Flan cupcake is notable. I really like the rich Ube flavor and is complimentary paired well with the flan. The establishment has been operating for awhile now and they had maintained the place well. The service is excellent and the have my order really quick.

We got Halo Halo (Filipino dessert). They all were delicious, light sweet, varied textures and the layers look so photogenic. Ube ice cream on the top was perfect sweet. The service was nice and the place was cleaned. They also have tall tables and sofa to sit. I love how they decorate the area with Star Wars related like Darth Vader and Storm trooper. They also have electrical sockets for charging your devices.

This place is a great spot to relax or work. There were a few people there with their laptops. They had a lot of ube-flavored drinks and snacks. I ordered the upside-down halo halo, and it was pretty good. It was a bit too much corn flakes seems like I was eating a breakfast cereal, though. The tiger sugar tea was a bit watered down for me. Overall it’s a nice looking spot.

I live nearby and wanted to try a local place to eat for lunch. This Cafe is located at the corner of Jones and Russell in a small mini-mall next to a Wing Stop. It has a very homey, cozy vibe interior with industrial type edison bulb lighting, rustic Midwest vintage decor with a splash of Star Wars memorabilia (the owner loves Star Wars), comfortable seating on weathered couches or tables and chairs, and a chalkboard menu. The menu leans heavily on teas, coffees, shakes, and hot and cold lattes. In addition there is a selection of sandwich options and fresh baked treats available. You order at the counter, pay, and wait for your name to be called. I ordered the Turkey Pesto sandwich. It comes with potato chips and served in a clear square to-go container. It was $11.50. Given that it's a local place and the price level of restaurant food, this was about what I expected but was expecting it to be served on a plate rather than a to-go container with a side of more than store-bought Ruffles potato chips (my only slight criticisms). The warm, toasted sandwich was what I had hoped. A tasty blend of pesto, fresh greens, sun-dried tomatoes, and turkey breast on delicious panini-pressed toasted hearty fresh bread. It was a healthy portion and tasted delicious. I didn't try any of their drinks or baked goods, but I will on future visits (of which there will be.) I really enjoyed my sandwich far better than any chain options available within the area. Also the service was cheerful, friendly, and helpful. I definitely think it's worth giving this cute, cozy neighborhood place a try.