Silvia C.

My favorite place to get coffee/matcha. Love how simple and clean the place is + a cute little photobooth for you and your friends! Favorite drinks so far are the coconut matcha and the white caramel miso latte - matcha is sooo creamy. Service is quick and staff are all very friendly.

Gene D.

I saw this place trending a bit on TikTok so I decided to come here myself? It's a tiny coffee joint with a rather small menu. I believe this place is still trending due to the Matcha drinks though it's starting to level off I only got a Cortado, gave it a fair chance. Taste wise it's all right just slightly better than usual. The prices just... don't make sense. Why is this drink and everything else so damn pricy? I'm 100% sure this place is trying to capitalize on "trendy drink" hype to justify these absurd prices. If I'm gonna pay that much for a coffee drink nowadays it's gotta be mind blowing. It wasn't. Look past the hype and it's just average stuff.

Victor G.

Lalala opened a month ago in Cookie Plug's small space. Just a few mini tables inside and some seating outside. Totally new minimalist decor. Operated by Chachacha owner in Fremont. Line out the door. Small camera gadget in right corner if u want a picture taken. Service in 5-10 minutes. After order. Drink ready in minutes. Offerings: signature drinks, coffee, matcha, hojicha Sips: Jasmine matcha (8) less sugar/ice. -after getting clarifications from associates, this was my order. La does drinks creatively, not the usual methodology. -matcha subtly tasted, jasmine tea also present as was some ice & sugar. This isn't a latte. No milk. Matcha kinda sweet. -thinking default drinks pretty sweet. 4ish stars. Worthy! Service very good. Quality: pretty good. Quality: reasonable *wouldn't order matcha again. Coffee from Loquat Roastery sounds intriguing.

Charlyne P.

I absolutely love Chachacha and decided to come here to support their sister store Lalala! They're still in their soft opening, this place replaced cookie plug. Plenty of parking. This cafe is cutely decorated. There's chairs and tables to sit inside and outside. Service was friendly, the cashier was happy to explain their menu and answer my questions. Ordered the BamBam Hojicha with oatmilk 50% sweet, regular ice. Absolutely loved this drink. The Hojicha was nice and roasted, the texture was creamy, the drink was pretty sweet at 50%. They also have pastries. I got the ham and cheese croissant. They offered to warm it up for me which is a huge bonus. The croissant was flaky but the pastry itself is average. Will definitely come back to try more drinks when I'm in the area!

Grace H.

Saw Newark had a new coffee spot so gave it a try during their soft opening. It's located in a plaza so there's plenty of parking. The inside is small with a few seating areas and not much space to stand while you wait for your drink, but could be worst. The register is right by the front door area so it can get crowded and confusing who's in line quickly. I ordered the BAM BAM coffee and the jasmine matcha. My husband said his coffee was good but nothing too unique or memorable. The jasmine matcha was delicious and was on the sweeter side. Despite it not being a latte since jasmine tea was the base, it was still creamy and smooth. Overall, the menu is small and simple. The prices are a bit high given the area and size in my opinion. They only have one size and for $8 a drink, I didn't think it was too memorable or worth it given it was also filled with ice and we finished it in like 3 sips. I think this is a nice spot to grab quick drink but not my top choice as there's lots of coffee shops in the area.

Sandra N.

The first thing that stands out about Lalala is their aesthetic. Its clean, it's fun, it's vibrant, it's like my living breathing Pinterest board in a room together. The checkered floors, tile backsplash, warm wood accents, stainless steel stools and lamps.. Ah, it's everything. Hats off to whoever decorated and curated this shop. They obviously have good taste using Loquat beans as well. The menu features coffee staples like americanos and flat whites, but in addition they have their our signature drinks most notably being the popular miso caramel latte. In terms of milk options, they have whole milk, oatmilk, and almond milk. They offer a small selection of Midwife and the Baker pastries which in my opinion were a coin toss of being tasty or not. Service here was below average for a coffee shop. The shop seems to be staffed with Gen z young kids so I don't really know what I expected for service. I guess for a casual place like this, I expect just minimal "hello" "thank you" and a warm smile and that's it. When we asked to add in a scone to our order last minute, the cashier didn't say a thing or even acknowledge us, she just rolled her eyes and added it to our tab. Once our order was ready, we noticed they gave us two flat whites instead of a flat white and a miso caramel. No big deal but I did expect some sort of acknowledgment. The whole experience felt kind of cold. Chocolate twist- this was recommended by the cashier for being the best bang for your buck. However it was the most disappointing of all the pastries we ordered. The size might be big but the pastry itself is on the dry side and average in flavor/filling. Seasonal scone- this was a citrus flavor scone and it was crumbly with a sweet vanilla glaze. The flavor was balanced and quite enjoyable. Miso caramel latte- the miso caramel is not prominent compared to Kaizen's version of this drink but it's more subtle and you can still appreciate the sweet and salty notes. I do find this drink better served hot. Everything bagel pastry- Puff pastry is excellent, airy with buttery layers. I would get this again. Things that could be improved: * Public restroom for customers because when the coffee starts moving.. the bowels start moving as well. * Friendlier staff to add to the cozy environment * Pastries heated upon ordering - makes for more enjoyable experience * Water dispenser would be an excellent touch Lalala is a great coffee spot with both indoor and outdoor seating. I wouldn't go out of my way for this spot but I would come back only if I'm in the area.

Jeankaylyn E.

Checked out this new coffee spot while they're still in their soft opening phase! It's the sister café to ChaChaCha in Fremont, so I wanted to give it a try. I ordered the Bam Bam coffee drink (you can also order this with matcha or hojicha), which is made with house-made marron cream and buckwheat. We looked up what marron cream is afterward and found out it's made from sweet chestnuts, so if you have a nut allergy, I would skip this drink. That said, I thought it was pretty good! I finished my drink so fast and was tempted to order another one. My friend, who has a nut allergy, ordered the matcha latte instead. I tried a sip, and while it was okay, neither of us thought it was anything special. It's probably not something I'd order for myself. The baked goods are from a local bakery called The Midwife and the baker, which also sells at the farmers market. I've had their pastries at the farmers market before, so I was excited to see them here. Of course, I had to order the ginger molasses cookie and it was so good! Love the simple decor and of course the photo machine is always a nice touch. Can't wait for their grand opening if they're going to add more items!

Jeanette S.

This is a every cute new cafe that opened in this part of town. We are really missing some nice cafes in East bay! Aesthetics - super cute, loved all the decor, loved the graph paper-esque tile and ceramics and tables. They have a cute photo booth as well, and their menu is printed on a nice linen/cloth paper. Drinks - they are still working out some kinks. They source their coffee from Loquat in LA (have not tried this before). Would like to come back and try other drinks!

Sebastian S.

Day Visited: Sunday at 9:45am Price Range: $$ Parking: Free - Parking lot Ordered: White Miso Caramel (iced, half sweetened) & Hojicha BAM BAM (iced, half sweetened) Finally tried this coffee shop for their second soft opening! Soft opening is currently 9-4pm. Line wasn't too long when we arrived but picked up as the morning continued. There is some seating available and we only saw one outlet, which was being used, but we easily found a seat. Their aesthetic is so cute and we really loved their self-serve mini photo kiosk (which is located towards the entrance). They are also selling coffee beans! Although it was busy, service was great and the staff were friendly, attentive, and tidy. It was clear that keeping a tidy bar space was important, and everyone had a defined role behind the bar. Their drinks had very subtle flavors! The White Miso Caramel could have benefited from a touch of salt in the syrup (or what is in the base), as when mixed with the milk & espresso, the drink tasted more milky than sweet notes. For the Hojicha, the roasted notes came through and I would order again! We look forward to their grand opening and trying their matcha next time!

Roneil S.

Been eyeing this new coffee shop for several days and finally found the right time to stop by today around noon, when the line wasn't stretched out to the street. I waited about 8 minutes before ordering. One thing I noticed is that the menu isn't posted anywhere before you get to the register. It would definitely help if they had it displayed outside or near the entrance so customers have time to decide before it's their turn to order. When I got to the counter, I had a few questions about the drinks. The employee taking my order had to ask someone else for answers, and even then, my questions weren't fully addressed. I ended up ordering the Coconut Matcha and the Bam Bam and hoped for the best. I'm glad I did because both drinks were excellent. They were full of flavor, and after trying them, I completely understand why this place stays so busy. The shop itself is small, clean, and simple, with a handful of tables inside if you want to sit down. Overall, I'd give it a 4 out of 5. The drinks definitely live up to the hype, but I wish the staff were a little more knowledgeable about the menu and the products they're serving. Still, it's worth checking out if you're looking for a quality coffee spot.

Mary X.

Newark finally has a cute coffee spot among the sea of boba shops! Lalala uses beans from Loquat Coffee, an LA-based roaster and cafe. I ordered an ice vanilla latte which is made with house made Madagascar vanilla syrup, and a seasonal danish. Their pastries come from The Midwife and the Baker. The iced vanilla latte lacked vanilla flavor, but the coffee itself was good and balanced. It was a lil confusing when I asked about sweetness levels because they said their syrups are considered less sweet, but if I wanted more sweet, then I should get it regular sweet or more. I just said prefer less sweet. Maybe I should get regular next time? The danish was decent but nothing special. It'd be nice if the pastry was more crisp since it didn't have that flaky bite I was expecting. I toasted it at home after and that helped. It took about 30 minutes to get my drink. Keep in mind they're in the soft opening phase (as of 07/24/26) so wait times may be long. They also gave me the wrong pastry but immediately replaced it for me after I told them. A bit odd I didn't see any straws, but maybe that's just a soft opening miss. I love the attention to detail on the branding and overall design of the space. They have around 6 tables inside and a cute receipt-style black & white photo booth for you to take photos while you wait. I saw lots of ppl enjoying the Photo Booth. Would be a nice spot to work, but I didn't check on whether they had wifi. Overall I'd stop by again to try the other drinks. Happy to find a nice cafe in the Newark area!

Jamie K.

So good!! Maybe right under yume mori when thinking of Bay Area matcha tiers. cute inside with a few tables for chatting with a small group. They had a matcha shaved ice for like 2 sec a few weeks ago but it seems to have disappeared:( also waiting for the day they make a matcha cream top option for reg matcha lattes..!!!

Jessica N.

Very cute little coffee shop. I love their design and aesthetic. It's clear they put a lot of thought into it. They make good use of the space they have, even though the shop is small there is a good amount of seating both inside and outside. It gets busy, but the line moves fairly quickly and the drinks come out pretty quick too. I like that they have a small and well crafted menu. They also serve pastries from Midwife&Baker. I ordered their white miso coffee and the coconut matcha. The sweetness level is perfect - not too sweet. The prices are also fair. Would come back again.