I went for the first time with my husband who raved about it. Not only are the drinks good but the company was just as wonderful. Ppl from all walks of life each with a different story on their sobriety journey. This place is a safe place to be yourself and have fun. Every day there's something going on whether it's game night or a karaoke session. If you're looking for a good alternative to alcohol you should definitely give it a try. I know I'll be back read more

First visit - yummy Kava, fun Bula toast, funky/cozy/cute spot aaaaannndd they had incense burning...could this place be any more perfect!?! Also, had the Ace of Swords specialty drink & it was delish! Second visit - amazing kava (vanuatu) added lavender & oat cookie to the mix. Mmmmmmm. Can't wait to have it AGAIN! read more

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Cute space with a strong "know-before-you-go" energy. I went in as a total kava newbie and quickly realized this is not the kind of place where you casually ask, "So what's good here?" The staff seemed a bit surprised (possibly put out?) that I didn't already speak fluent kava, which made for a slightly awkward start. I still ended up with something surprisingly tasty, but I have no idea what it was, and now I'm too scared to go back and ask. If you're curious about Fool's Kava House, maybe do a little menu research first or bring a seasoned kava drinker with you. The vibes were not beginner-friendly, but they make a good drink. Proceed with caution and maybe a glossary. read more

The menu online alone suckered me in. Tarot card themed "The Fool" is a tarot card and the menu is tarot inspired, which I just adore Plus I love supporting women owned business and not only are they women owned they are lgbtq+ owned I tried a fool signature drink, which is a botanical mixture with pineapple lemonade cider and mango. It was so refreshing. We'd been at a soccer tournament all weekend and this was just the right drink to cool me down. Although we didn't try the kava or tonic, I'd love to go back when i don't have the kids with me and a 1 hr commute home. Kava makes me sooOoOOo sleepy which is fantastic but only if I have a driver. This place is adorable and kitchy and welcoming and not only was the interior cute, but the crew was so bubbly and helpful ans patient. Yall know I never give a 5 star review but...congrats you got one! read more

This place was so neat ! Welcoming relaxing clean with a neat vibe. The prices are reasonable and everything is delicious. read more

Fool's Kava House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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I stopped by recently with a few friends who were in town, and we were honestly pretty excited to try something new. Unfortunately, we were all pretty disappointed. The drinks had a strange chemical or metallic taste--I'm guessing it might've been the water they use? It really affected the flavor, and one of my drinks that was supposed to be fizzy had no carbonation whatsoever. It was completely flat. The kava didn't taste right either. It seemed watered down, and that same off-putting taste came through again. For the price, we definitely expected something a bit better. It just felt like the quality wasn't a priority, which is such a shame because the concept is great and the space is cute. read more

When I first learned of this queer-owned, woman-owned, dog-friendly, and no-alcohol-permitted "bar" in old downtown Arlington, I just knew I would love it. Plus I love the name, "The Fool's Kava House." Pretty much everyone who goes there is queer, but it's certainly not a requirement. This is a pic of Mademoiselle Margot with Ashley, who co-owns the café with her wife, M.E. I totally missed their four year wedding anniversary/sobriety anniversary party because of my health. If you've never had Kava or tonic, I 100% recommended it. I can't wait to get out of the hospital and go back! (and Margot can't wait to visit Livvy again!) read more

Fool's Kava House - In this pic, no one has anything. Although I am certain, I'm drinking an apple juice red tonic with three pumps of mango. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

This is my experience. I personally witnessed the current owners of this establishment offer free drinks and shots in exchange for positive reviews on multiple occasions. This repeated practice, which violates review platform policies, raises serious concerns about the credibility of many glowing ratings posted online. While the space and concept have potential, I also personally witnessed multiple instances of unprofessional behavior from the ownership. They frequently engaged in gossip and spoke negatively about patrons in front of others. This wasn't limited to them--staff members and certain patrons in their inner circle also participated. I also personally heard the owners speak poorly about people who had contributed to or supported their business, which was disappointing and unprofessional. In one instance, at a promotional event hosted by this establishment at another local business, the owners spoke negatively about another attendee directly to me, even though my own prior interaction with him was polite and professional. Encounters like these created an uncomfortable and exclusionary atmosphere that extended beyond the kava bar itself. An original founder who is still regularly present also told me and other patrons a story about leaving a date to pursue someone at Fool's Kava House. Combined with the way he engaged with customers in ways that felt like personal advances, this struck me as highly unprofessional behavior in a business setting. These experiences reinforced the sense that the space functioned more like a clique than a genuine community space. From what I've seen, bans were handled inconsistently. Some customers were banned through lengthy, accusatory texts, while others were taken aside in person. In one case, I personally saw messages where bans were issued in a way that felt disproportionate and lacking clear communication. The inconsistency itself--combined with the harsh tone--made the process feel unprofessional and unfair. On several visits, I observed patrons--myself included--being asked to do cleaning and closing tasks such as stacking chairs, wiping tables, taking out trash, and even washing dishes. On top of that, I was ignored multiple times when I tried to place an order, as staff focused on socializing or personal, non-business activities instead of serving customers. Being dismissed in this way made me feel undervalued and reinforced the overall sense of unprofessionalism. Based on what I personally saw and experienced, I cannot recommend Fool's Kava House. read more

I come here EVERYDAY. Product is AMAZING. People are ABSOLUTELY amazing. The environment is addicting. I love my local Kava bar and I cant stop coming here! read more

I adore this place. I was amazed as Taylor and Phil's vision for community here become realized. The new owners, Mary Elaine and Ash, have gone out of their way to make me feel welcomed. Safe and affirming third spaces are hard to come by in this climate, so I'm very appreciative of the gifts Fool's has to offer. Obviously, the product is great too! read more

It's a great chill spot. The fool with kratom was very delicious. The kavatender was nice snd explained everything to me. I plan to go back!

It's a very cute and chill spot to hang out and take some pictures but I do agree with the other reviews that you have to make yourself noticed to be greeted. read more

What a fun and eclectic group of people were there from age 2 to 82 this place was amazing! Friendly people encouraging each other to live their best lives! The drinks were good, and the vibe was awesome! My husband and I were so impressed and felt right at home with everyone we met! read more

Try something new and come checkout this place, best kava bar in the metroplex. Great drinks and even better people! 11/10 read more

Fool's Kava House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I've always loved this place for its great atmosphere and and great times, but unfortunately, the disrespect towards regulars has reached a point where I can no longer support it. I overheard the owners speaking negatively about a friend of mine--someone who frequents this spot and spends a lot of money supporting the business. I understand that not everyone gets along all the time, but if someone is simply minding their business, paying for their seat, and supporting your establishment, the least you could do is not make them the subject of jokes behind their back. Sadly, this kind of behavior has become a recurring theme since the new owners took over. It's especially disappointing because this place used to feel like a safe, welcoming space. Now, it feels tense and passive-aggressive. read more

My daughter says it's full of smelly hippies and she loves it. She joined a group for some kind of magician gathering, I guess they sit around playing tricks on each other. Anyway, she liked this place, go check it out. read more

the atmosphere of the place is just ok, but the staff and ESPECIALLY the owners are very disrespectful towards the customers, it's honestly shocking how little they care for their store. bad experience overall read more

Everyone here is very friendly and the drinks are cheap. When I go here I feel comfortable

Excellent vibes here! Fun place to hang out, play some games and get some kava. Taylor and Phil have magnificent customer service and I'd recommend this to anyone who wants a chill evening or somewhere to get some work done during the day! read more