Coffee is popular again. The desire for sweet treats in Gen Z has become a necessity for many on their commutes to work or in their daily existence. With many coffee experiences focusing on drive-thru only instead of maintaining a café, Dallas-based La La Land Kind Café focuses on curating beautiful and Instagrammable spaces throughout Texas and beyond that not only serve as a way to conveniently get coffee but also as a place that makes you feel comfortable. I have yet to go to the newly opened La La Land in Austin, which I frankly didn't even know had opened until recently, but seeing a La La Land sign glow while visiting NorthPark in Dallas while in town for a wedding made me at least want to give it a shot. The line, however, was intensely long. The La La Land kiosk sat apart from the other food court restaurants but still had that same look. No designated seating, but it felt like a micro version of their traditional storefronts. The entire aesthetic of La La is very white, like a fresh pair of Nike Air Forces. It almost makes you worried you're gonna scuff the place up somehow. The line, though long and stretching past the Paciugo next door, moved pretty quickly as they seemed to be getting orders out as fast as they were taking them. Once it was my turn to order, I got a simple La La Latte with espresso, presumably their standard. I could have also ordered it with matcha, but espresso is my go-to. I opted for this iced-only drink because, though they offer hot beverages, iced drinks seem to be their specialty and also what has made them the viral coffee shop that they are. I got my drink after only waiting a short period of time, in this unique, almost sippy cup like container with a yellow sleeve and lid. The sleeve had a Thanksgiving and fall theme reading, "thankful for you." Aw shucks. What I like about La La Land, regardless of whatever I say, is their morals as a company. Their mission statement is entirely built on kindness and the desire to help give opportunities to foster youth, leading to a lot of their employees and baristas being foster youth themselves, helping them in their transition to adulthood. That is sick. I don't really care if they're too "trendy" or too "basic." It is never basic to have love and compassion or too mainstream to want to uplift others. It always has been and always will be awesome. The coffee, to me, is fine. I think there is a market for coffee that is focused on putting so much milk, flavor, and sugar into it that it masks the flavor of the espresso because most people don't actually care for espresso. I just think it might be too much for me. Clearly, it's popular, and it is doing what it wants to do. I think I'll have to try it again sometime and stay for a while. Their pastries (including their pop tart) looked amazing, and maybe I need to try a drink that matches more of my style. Until then, La La Land, keep doing what you gotta do because your kindness pays off. RIYL: The song Yellow by Coldplay read more

La La Land - La La Latte in Zara for some reason - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The lines at this location in North Park can get ridiculously long so they must be doing something right. For me, I don't really get it. I am not a coffee or latte drinker so maybe I am not the right person to review this service. The kid and I were going to a movie at AMC in North Park and she wanted a cookie before the movie. So we stood in a line for a while to order a single cookie. Then we had to wait again to get the cookie. Why they could not just hand us a cookie and let us be free from this madness is beyond me. On the positive side, the kid liked her chocolate chip cookie. The food offerings are extremely limited and they seem to sell out. I am not sure whether they replenish anything because on the menu there were numerous items that said "sold out." As a non-coffee drinker, I have little reason to subject myself to this experience again. read more

Lala Land has been on my visit list for over 2 years. I was finally able to visit during my trip to Dallas. There is parking onsite and also a walk up window. The yellow envokes happiness. The interior is bright and "sunny", a very happy feeling. Since I was cold I wanted a warm drink. After talking to the barista about my likes, she recommended me to order the pumpkin pie cloud latte. I opted for the large almond milk and dairy free cloud. OMG my drink was AMAZING!! I also tried the pop tart pastry. It was so yummy and you can tell that it was made with love. I definitely plan on revisiting. I recommended this place to someone that's local to the area that never tried it and they've gone every week since my recommendation. read more

La La Land - Pumpkin Pie Cloud Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Stopped by to try la la land for the first time since I was in the mall already. Got matcha latte with oat milk and cinnamon. Honestly, I wish there was more of a matcha flavor. I debated getting an extra shot of matcha, but I decided against it. However, next time, I definitely with get another one or two shots of matcha since I could barely taste it lol. I placed on online pick up order through the app, and the pick up process was super easy! They had it ready when I walked up to the minute. The stand is located near the food court as well, so super convenient if you are in the area needing a break from all the shopping! read more

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I wanted to visit the prettier standalone locations of this cafe when I went to Dallas, but I wasn't sure if I'd be able to fit it into my itinerary. Luckily, I passed by this kiosk at the mall. It was super packed when I first passed by early afternoon, but the line had eased up a little when I passed the second time (though there was still a lot of people waiting). The branding is so cute, and I love the burst of positive energy from all of the bright yellow and cute messages. I had the butterfly matcha latte with almond milk, and my brother had the lavender bloom matcha latte. The matcha was mixed expertly and tasted great. The colors looked super pretty. The butterfly pea powder doesn't really taste like much, though it's nice and sweet enough to compliment the earthiness of the matcha. The lavender bloom tasted lovely and floral without being too perfume-y. Are the drinks a tad expensive? Perhaps, but not much more than other good matcha drinks out there. It's probably not a place to go if you're a coffee connoisseur, but for being pretty and instagrammable, I feel the drinks didn't suffer. read more

La La Land - Lavender bloom matcha and butterfly matcha lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Staff is very friendly, parking can get far from the shop itself but it is inside of a shopping center. The inside is very cute and clean. Kacey was very sweet and fast with my order. I got the new viral Keith Lee Latte. I would say the drink is a 6/10, but the coffee shop is a 8/10. Will be back for more. Not too many places to sit inside but a nice patio outside for the summer or fall usage. read more

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The place is really busy as it's inside the mall and it's sandwiched between other two food spots. The line can get really long but all the workers work very fast. The cookie croissant was crispy outside and was soft inside with cookie dough filling which I loved. It might be too sweet for some if you're not a sweet tooth but it was perfect for me. To get the full experience I'd recommend to go to one of their actual locations since the yellow decor and the ambiance feels less hectic and warm. They're also currently having banana crème coffees that goes to support the fire in California which I also appreciate. My friend had it and she said it tasted really great and the banana flavor is definitely there! read more

La La Land - Chocolate croissant, cookie croissant with banana creme coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

If i could rate 0 stars I would. This drink is actually the worst drink I've ever had in my life. This is the limited peach matcha latte and I only ordered it because of a collab they were doing with Rare Beauty where if you order, you can get a free beauty sample. I had high hopes, but the second they called my name and I saw this matcha latte with literal bright neon pink syrup at the bottom, I knew I was doomed. On what world is a peach syrup bright pink. I had such genuine concern on why it was this color because it seems so unnatural??? it was truly so uncanny. Anyways, even mixing it all together to combine with the matcha, I could not get past the flavor. I had to throw more than half of it away. I don't know what went wrong .... I've had La La Land in LA and have had their matcha before so really don't know why it tasted so horribly this day. read more

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I came to the mall with my friend, we wanted to sip on coffee while we walked around. We walked up to the register, nobody greeted us and when I placed my order, they were conveniently out of it. So I change my order to something they are more likely to have... same thing. Where is the customer service? I feel like a simple conversation could have made this interaction 10 times better. It was the guy with straight hair and the emo girl read more

I wish I could give zero stars. I went to this location today, and it was a truly awful experience. I was called over to the counter(the employee called from behind the counter asking if we wanted to order), and then the staff member just laughed and told me they were closed. I was humiliated and treated with such disrespect. The employee clearly didn't care about customer service or making people feel welcome. I will never go back to this location again, and I would advise others to avoid it as well. This cafe is titled the "kind cafe", which is ironic given the employees were anything but kind. read more

La La Land - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I was happy to find this kiosk at the mall because I've been wanting to try them for awhile. I got the perfect matcha, which was creamy and nicely sweet. I wouldn't say it was exceptional, but I was happy to try it, and the packaging is so adorable (I absolutely loved the heart straws). read more

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Went here twice in the past few days while here on a short work trip. Service was fast and the workers were very kind each time! I like the music they play. I ordered their specialty valentines day matcha the first time. I really liked it because it remind me of the strawberry shortcake ice cream bar meets matcha! The second time I ordered a lavender matcha, which is always one of my go to's at La La Land back in LA. I would recommend this spot because both times there wasn't that much of a line or wait too!! read more

La La Land - Lavender Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Great croissants and coffee. We were visiting Dallas and our hotel was near this coffee shop. It's within walking distance of the hotel. Very delicious croissants. We got the ham and cheese and almond croissants . Also the lavender bloom latte All were very good. read more

Always a great treat to get. I've had so many of their drinks and they are always worth the wait.

If I see a La La Land Kind Cafe, I'm getting it no matter what. It's my favorite coffee shop ever! Each cup I've had is like happiness to me. I don't think I've ever had a bad drink nor food. I also think it's pretty cool that this location is inside a mail, so you can shop and sip at the same time. I recommend! read more

The drinks are delicious and the service is in the name, they are kind. Today I ordered a mocha latte and was asked if I wanted matcha in it. I was so confused I left with nothing. Maybe this is some new thing where a mocha latte is now made with matcha instead of espresso but I was concerned I wasn't going to get what I ordered. read more

I've been to Lalaland so many times now, every time I'm in the mall! They're always busy, but service is quick and the drinks have been consistent! I usually alternate between getting the butterfly pea and lavender matcha lattes which are delicious. Don't have much else to say, love their drinks! read more

Loved the experience! Small and cute location with great service! Will be back to enjoy the matcha tea!

I had to come to la la land in texas as a regular in santa monica. This place makes my usual french toast sweeter which i loved haha and it helped keep me up a little longer and it was such a nice "im home" vibe. I am going to make it a mission to go to the other locations haha read more

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Saw that this was opened since we last came to Northpark. We decided to try it and paid $9 for what I thought was a decent sized latte as I saw the cups. I wasn't asked size. I ordered the Buddha latte with oatmilk and extra shots. I got handed a super small cup 12oz bottle that was Luke warm and tasted like milk. With 4 shots in that small of a cup, it should've been strong. I could barely taste the coffee and wonder if they even added although I was charged. It was very disappointing and overpriced. I couldn't even taste the cardamom which was supposed to be the flavor in the drink. Absolute waste of money even though the yellow cups are cute and the look is cute. read more

La La Land - Tiny cup weak tasteless lukewarm $9 drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I usually enjoy coming here for my perfect espresso latte with oat milk, but today, I was less than impressed. As soon as I saw my order, my drink was about an inch away from the brim of the cup. A customer beside me, however, had her cup full. If I am paying that much for a drink, I expect to get the full drink. I glanced at the guy who made my drink and he just gave me the vibe that he couldn't care less. I could have said something at the time but I just didn't want to deal with the hassle. Not sure if I want to come back because the drink ended up making me feel a little nauseous which has never happened before. All in all, it wasn't the best experience. read more

My husband loves the coffee. I tried strawberry matcha which is just alright. But I love the iced Chai latte! read more

La La Land - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This place is adorable. I love the decor and color of this coffee shop. They have a great selection of coffee, tea, and pastries. I had the strawberry matcha iced latte and throughly enjoyed it. Their waiting area is a little tight, but it's mainly held up by the ordering counter. All drinks are about $5-$6 which is now about average pricing. I would love to come by again when I'm in the area. read more

La La Land - Strawberry Matcha Latter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

First impressions are extremely important and needless to say, I was blown away by the customer service. The team members genuinely exude kindness, which is what the brand is all about. They were patient as I explored the menu and offered great suggestions. I'm a matcha girl, so I ordered the strawberry fields one with oat milk and it was divine, not too sweet or bitter. I am impressed by their menu and endless options of drink flavors. I will definitely be a regular! read more

La La Land - Strawberry Matcha with Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I absolutely love coming here ! The energy is so kind and they never give me any problems with my complicated order !! :)) On my run there the other day Ruby helped me out, and she was truly the sweetest! Do me the favor and go here !!! read more

The best LaLa location!! they're always so sweet and fun to talk to I'll pick this mall just so I can stop at lala

Update: today I tried the french toast latte, and it tasted like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, if you're into that! It was good, but I preferred the perfect latte. read more

La La Land - The perfect latte (and Auntie's Anne's original pretzel) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The coffees are great and they're workers are also so sweet , they always say we love ya when I get my drink ! They're also very well Organized with they're stuff !! read more

La La Land - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I've been to a few locations and the drinks are consistently delicious. It's located on the 2nd floor near the food court, next to Auntie Annes. This will be my go to beverage spot in Northpark now. The staff is really nice, the line moves quickly, and the matcha (and coffee) drinks are great. I love the la la matcha latte and the perfect matacha latte. I've gotten the butterfly matcha latte before, and it's good. It tastes like fruity pebbles (just like the menu says), but I feel like you lose the taste of the matcha itself. I would skip the french toast matcha latte and get the normal coffee french toast latte instead; the french toast/cinnamon flavor masks any matcha taste there's supposed to be (though it's still delicious). Great spot for your matcha and coffee needs while at Northpark! read more

This is La La Land's first location inside a mall and Northpark is the perfect venue. Day one was quite chaotic but the employees were super friendly and kept things moving. The coffee and avocado toast are a bit more expensive than most coffee shops, but the branding is very cute. read more

La La Land - Food court - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

my matcha was delicious and the menu had many options; i want to try other drinks! employees are kind and friendly. VERY crowded location inside northpark mall, but the line moved fairly quickly. they only accept cards, no cash. read more

La La Land - a hand holding a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Not my favorite location out of all the Lalaland I've visited (only haven't been to 1 around dfw). The matcha didn't have enough matcha flavor it tasted more like oat milk latte with a sprinkling of matcha than a matcha drink. Service was also very slow considering there were only a couple of people getting drinks. At least the location is clean. read more

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came here for the first time while I was at northpark last weekend. Server was patient and kind. Had the milk and honey matcha latte. It was great and I'll definitely be back for the drinks and especially the great service. read more

Love the retro vibe and kind merchandises available to be purchased. I always never go home without my Honeyed Green Mango Ice Tea and Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie. The service staff are always very friendly and nice. read more

I got a vanilla iced latte there the other day with an extra shot of expresso. They made it perfectly exactly how I like it. They were very friendly. Very fast service and would recommend to anyone. Will definitely be back. Amazing coffee!!! read more

I ordered a caramel macchiato used with oat milk and single shot... i was surprised they fucked up my order. the service was not really that great either. shame. read more

Whole seating area is extremely dirty. Looks like floors have never been swept. Ordered 2 large drinks, and one smaller one and cobbler muffin warmed. 2 drinks that were supposed to be large were small and the small drink was large. Never received muffin. Brought drink issue to barista and asked for muffin. Muffin was cold and stale. Asked muffin to be warmed and it was still cold and barista was irritated. Muffin went in trash as well as the drinks! Food fail Drinks fail Service SLOW Definitely not KIND Major disappointment read more

the CBD matcha drink was delicious. would recommend overall. fun container for the drink and friendly & efficient staff. line moved quickly.

We often walk the mall on weekend mornings. I stopped here for a coffee this morning and the two friends working made my whole day. They were so incredibly kind, had the warmest smiles, and made me the most delicious cold brew. Thank you so much for going out of your way to be kind and bring such a happy start to my Sunday! read more