"WOW! It tastes even better than BYOB West Covina or any other boba spots around here! The Thai tea tastes exactly like Cha Tra Mue in LA. What a pleasure to have this place near my house. Now I don’t have to drive all the way to Rosemead or LA for it. I got the Thai Tea, Sea Salt Thai Tea, and Cheese Foam Milk Tea. Every sip feels like heaven, rich and flavorful. Their Ube Truffle Cupcake is absolutely worth it. It’s like Ube Orea all throughout the cake, and just one bite gives you a moment of pure joy. 10/10, I’ll definitely be coming back for more!"

"I came here after a really bad KBBQ experience at Gen and the drinks here really cheered me up. The atmosphere was amazing and it seems like a great study spot so I’ll definitely be coming back. The drink I got was their standard matcha latte, it wasn’t too sweet or too bitter nor grainy. I’ve had a lot of matcha in my time and this was pretty solid. My boyfriend got the other drink, I’m 90% sure it was the taro, a little too sweet for me, but he really liked it so that’s all that matters. The highlight of this place was definitely the welcoming atmosphere and amazing drinks!"

"Love that Cafe 86 does daily $3 drink specials, such a solid excuse to stop by without overthinking it. The Jasmine Calamansi is a standout. The jasmine tea comes through strong but never overpowering, and the calamansi hits at the end of the sip like a bright little surprise. It lingers just long enough before fading, which makes each sip feel intentional and refreshing. The Hibiscus Tea leans more tart, but in a good way. Super refreshing and honestly perfect for a warm spring or summer day, this feels like an easy repeat order when the weather heats up. Dessert-wise, the Ube Tart really delivers. Not overly sweet, and you can genuinely taste the ube, which I always appreciate. The Turon Pop Tart was good, but not my favorite, the interior had a slightly grainy texture that was a bit much for me. Overall, a great spot for affordable drinks, bold flavors, and Filipino-inspired desserts that mostly hit the mark. Definitely worth popping in, especially if you catch the daily special."

"Visited Café 86 in West Covina for the first time for a meetup. The Strawberry Calamansi Cooler was refreshing, and the grilled cheese was perfectly toasted. Friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere made it a great experience all around."

"It's been years since my last visit to a Cafe 86 (in another city), so when I was craving Halo Halo, I was happy to find a closer spot in West Covina. I got their upside down halo halo ($10.50), halo halo bread pudding with ube ice cream ($5.95), ube pop tart ($5.50) and ube crinkle ($4.25). You can't go wrong with any of their ube sweets! If you are a fan of halo halo (which they do have!) and love ube a lot, the upside down halo halo is for you! The entire drink is flipped upside down, so while it still has the usual toppings of jelly, boba, flan, etc., the entire drink is ube based and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some cornflakes. If you like your ube ice cream more subtle, the regular halo halo is all that. There's retail parking in the structure right next to Cafe 86, so that was nice and pretty easy. A good amount of seating inside and outside. Super friendly service from all employees (shout out to owner Grace -- nice name! hehe). I am bummed that they close at 9 pm Sun - Thurs, as I'm in the area a couple of Monday evenings each month for a meeting and wanted to grab Cafe 86 afterwards, but they're closed. Maybe I need to stop by for a halo halo before my Monday meeting starts!"