If you’re craving Ube we’ve got you covered!
Ube or purple yam is a staple flavor in Filipino cuisine. Over the past years, it has become the new it treat across the world, with its popularity reaching us here in Vegas, baby! These 12 eateries in Vegas and Henderson serve up some delicious Ube treats you HAVE TO try!
1. Cafe 86
This independent Tea and Coffee shop serves up outstanding Ube baked goods like Ube flan cupcakes, Ube Truffles, Ube Butter Bars, Ube Crinkles, Ube Tres Leches, Ube Crack Cheesecake, and Ube Ice Cream! They also have delicious Ube drinks like Ube Monster Milkshake and Ube Milk tea!
Location: 5697 S Jones Blvd Ste 140 Las Vegas, NV 89118
2. Gäbi Cafe, Chinatown
This whimsical spot has everything you could want in a cafe, from refreshing to cozy drinks and savory and sweets goods. We absolutely love their showstopper Ube crepe cake! Their Ube cake, Ube cheesecake, and Ube macaron are also highly recommended.
Location: 5808 Spring Mountain Rd #104, Las Vegas, NV 89146, United States
3. Sweet Lady Jade
Sweer Lady Jade is famous for its mouthwatering Ube Cheese Pandesal! The Ube flavor is very distinct in these delightful bread rolls, and it’s clear that this lovely spot only uses the best ingredients. We also love their Ube Bread banana bread style, which is baked with my homemade ube haliya. Their Ube cookies and no-bake cheesecake are outstanding too!
Location: Arville St Las Vegas, NV 89103
4. Blooming Buns
Blooming Buns is one of our all-time favorite spots for an indulgent sweet treat. You have to try their Ube Roasted Almonds Cookie Buns, Ube Beignets, and our favorite, their Ube Monster Ring Brionut!
Location: 7785 N Durango Dr. Unit 130 Las Vegas, NV 89131
5. Jo’s Malasadas Cafe and Bakery
Jo’s Ube Orea Cheesecake is no joke! They have so many amazing Ube treats like their Ube cookies, cannolis, doughnuts, and Silvanas! They are all amazing.
Location: 6370 W Flamingo Rd #20, Las Vegas, NV 89103, United States
6. Merienda Bakery
Merienda Bakery is an excellent traditional Filipino bakery offering wonderful and comforting treats such as Ube pandesal, Ube bibinka, and Ube Pan De Sal.
Location: Island Pacific Seafood Market, 467 E Silverado Ranch Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89183, United States
7. Humboldt Sweets, Henderson
This small independent business is a beloved Vegas spot for good reason. Owner and baker Tammy runs one amazing bakery with delicous treats, like Ube truffles and a giant Ube doughnut that you might have to split between a few friends! They are not as Ube-centric as other places on this list, but we couldn’t leave it out!
Location: 670 S Green Valley Pkwy #110, Henderson, NV 89012, United States
8. Magnolia Ice Cream and Treats
Magnolia Ice Cream has created a fantastic Ube flavor in ice cream form! Magnolia is bringing these traditional Filipino flavors to Las Vegas; other flavors include avocado and macapuno.
Location: 3890 S Maryland Pkwy Las Vegas, NV 89119
9. Halo Halo Filipino Kitchen
You’ll find this hidden gem located at Palazzo Grand Canal Shop in The Venetian. Their Turon supreme with Ube ice cream is a fantastic option for the Vegas heat.
Location: 3377 S Las Vegas Blvd Ste 2258 Las Vegas, NV 89109
10. Kakanin Filipino
This Filipino spot serves up delicious pastries & Filipino favs! It’s a very hidden spot but definitely worth the time. They have some treats you won’t easily find in most Filipino chains. Their halayang ube is outstanding!
Location: 3655 S Durango Dr. Ste 9 Las Vegas, NV 89147
11. Sweet Talk, Chinatown
Sweet Talk is an adorable spot in Chinatown. You need to try their Ube cheesecake ube and black jelly snow ice!
Location: 5130 Spring Mountain Rd #107, Las Vegas, NV 89146, United States
12. BabyStacks Cafe, Red Rock
Their Ube Mamba pancakes are amazing! We’re sure you’ll love them.
Location: 11770 W Charleston Blvd #150 Las Vegas, NV 89135
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