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Posted on 9/9/2025
La La Land Kind Cafe
201-500 employees
Organic cafe employing foster youth mentorship
No salary listed
Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- High school diploma: relevant training is a plus
- Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress
- Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
- Knowledge of sanitation regulations
- Basic math skills
- Ability to gauge customers’ preferences
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility to work various shifts, holidays and weekends
- Greet customers as they enter
- Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients
- Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)
- Prepare beverages following recipes
- Serve beverages and prepared food, pastries and muffins
- Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)
- Keep the bar area clean
- Maintain stock of clean cups and plates
- Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
- Comply with health and safety regulations
- Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items
La La Land Kind Cafe runs an organic cafe that serves high-quality coffees, matcha, teas, and light bites, targeting both coffee lovers and people who care about social impact. It generates revenue from in-store sales, online orders, and gift cards. A core part of its model is employing and mentoring foster youth as a path to personal and professional growth. The cafe also runs the We Are One project, which provides housing, job placement, mentorship, and therapy to foster youth to help them become self-sufficient, happy adults. Unlike many cafes that focus solely on profits, La La Land Kind Cafe emphasizes people and kindness, aiming to inspire other businesses to adopt similar values.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$80M
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
2018
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Stripes investment fuels 30-location expansion nationwide.
- Disney Mickey kids menu launched August 2025 boosts families.
- Jellycat holiday collab at The Grove drives 2025 traffic.
What critics are saying
- TikTok algorithm drops organic reach 50% within 6-12 months.
- Foster youth sue over We Are One inadequate wages in 12-18 months.
- Stripes forces profit cuts to youth hiring within 18-24 months.
What makes La La Land Kind Cafe unique
- Hires and mentors foster youth via We Are One project.
- Normalizes kindness with apolitical yellow-themed cafes.
- Viral TikTok Drive-By Kindness series builds 6M followers.
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↑ 0%TikTok-famous La La Land Kind Café is coming to Charlotte. The viral La La Land Kind Café is coming to Charlotte, taking over the former Bitty & Beau's Coffee space in South End. Why it matters: One mission-driven coffee shop is replacing another. Bitty & Beau's was known for employing people with developmental disabilities, and now La La Land, which hires and mentors foster youth, is stepping into that same space. Driving the news: The Dallas-based coffee chain, known for its bold yellow cups, Instagram-worthy lattes and mission to "normalize kindness," has signed a lease for its first North Carolina cafe in the Design Center of the Carolinas, as first reported by CBJ and confirmed to Axios by Thrift Commercial Real Estate. Catch up quick: La La Land has built both a cult following online and in real life. * Founder Francois Reihani launched the brand in 2019 with the idea of a coffee shop centered on kindness. * It's since grown to nearly 30 locations across Texas, California and Tennessee, with newer locations in Austin and Nashville. * The brand has more than 6 million TikTok followers and a steady stream of celeb and brand collabs, from viral food critic Keith Lee to country artist Megan Maroney. The intrigue: The brand has built its identity around the color yellow, from its distinct cups stamped with "Be Kind" to its yellow-soaked interiors. * "Yellow means warmth. Yellow means kindness. Yellow means showing up with joy, even when the world feels heavy," the company says on its website. * La La Land also makes a point to stay apolitical. * It doesn't take political positions or support political causes, a deliberate choice, the brand says, to keep its spaces focused on unity and feel-good experiences. What to expect: Dessert-leaning coffee, matchas and toasts. * Signature drinks include the La La Latte (espresso or matcha, vanilla, milk) and colorful creations like lavender, strawberry and French toast lattes. * Many come with a whipped "cloud top." * Toasts are mostly avocado-based, including a truffle burrata and cream cheese avocado toast, plus fruit-topped options. The bigger picture: La La Land describes itself as a mission-driven business, hiring and mentoring youth aging out of the foster care system. Zoom out: The chain has attracted serious backing, including investors behind Erewhon, Vuori and On Running, which is fueling national expansion. If you go: "Prepare for cheerful baristas, ego-boosting compliments and a 'cloud' topper that tastes like cold, sweet, thick nectar," Axios Dallas reporter Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi told Axios San Antonio when the brand opened there. | My thought bubble: I've seen La La Land all over TikTok, but I didn't fully understand the hype until I walked past its South Congress location in Austin last weekend. * It opened over a year ago, but the line on a Saturday morning easily topped 100 people. I passed on the wait, but I'm still eager to try a La La Latte when I can get one in town. What's next: An opening date hasn't been announced. Axios has reached out to La La Land for more details. Stop by: The cafe will open at 1930 Camden Road, next to Marine Layer.
La La Land Kind Cafe opens first Orange County location at Lido Marina Village. Courtesy of La La Land Kind Cafe. Lido Marina Village, Newport Beach's premier waterfront shopping, dining and lifestyle destination, welcomes the opening of La La Land Kind Cafe, the purpose-driven coffee concept known for spreading kindness and mentoring foster youth. The café officially opened its doors on Saturday, March 14, marking the brand's first location in Orange County. Offering its signature blend of positivity, top-quality coffee, organic matcha and delicious treats, La La Land invites guests into a bright, uplifting environment where every detail is designed to create a sense of warmth, joy and connection. "We're thrilled to welcome La La Land Kind Cafe to Lido Marina Village," said Michelle St. Amour, Director of Marketing at Lido Marina Village. "Their mission to normalize kindness aligns beautifully with the spirit of our waterfront community. We're proud to be the first home of La La Land in Orange County and excited to provide another welcoming gathering place for locals and visitors alike." Courtesy of La La Land Kind Cafe. La La Land Kind Cafe is located at 3418 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663, and welcomes guests in one of Southern California's most scenic waterfront destinations from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday. For more information about Lido Marina Village stores, restaurants and programming, visit lidomarinavillage.com and follow @LidoMarinaVillageNB on Instagram. To learn more about La La Land's mission, menu and locations, visit lalalandkindcafe.com.
La La Land Kind Cafe to open two phoenix locations. That delicious afternoon matcha hits the spot in so many ways. Right on the heels of La La Land Kind Cafe opening its doors to its Scottsdale coffee shop, it's planning two more Arizona locations. The cafe has announced online that it's "coming soon" to 5039 N. 44th Street in Camelback, although an exact date has not been announced. In addition, ABC15 reports that La La Land is poised to open an additional cafe at Biltmore Fashion Park, located at 2502 East Camelback Road. The cafe will take over a 1,261-square-foot space near True Food Kitchen. The cafe is listed on the center's directory as "coming soon". although an opening date has not been announced. La La Land offers unique drinks like the iced Strawberry Fields with strawberry, beetroot, organic matcha, and milk; and the iced Banana Cloud latte made with fresh bananas, vanilla bean, secret sauce, and a banana cloud top. There's also a good selection of open faced toasts in both sweet and savory offerings. La La Land Kind Cafe is much more than a place to get a good cup of coffee. Founder Francois Reihani started the La La Land Foundation to provide support and opportunities for fostering youth in need, with the cafes actually supporting the foundation by offering paid internships to young people transitioning from foster care into adulthood. That delicious afternoon matcha at La La Land Kind Cafe hits the spot in so many ways. Love our content? Add WhatNow as a preferred source on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. From new restaurant openings to exciting retail launches and real estate insights, be the first to know what's happening in phoenix. Laine Doss is an award-winning food and spirits writer with nearly two decades of experience. Laine is the former food editor of Miami New Times and has contributed to Broken Palate, Eater, and more. A native New Yorker, Laine now resides in Hollywood, Florida with her rescue dogs, Luna and Dora.
La La Land Kind Café to open at kierland Commons in Scottsdale. SCOTTSDALE, AZ - It appears that La La Land Kind Café from Texas will be opening two locations in the Valley. Kierland Commons, the shopping destination in Scottsdale, announced on its website that it will soon be home to a La La Land Kind Café, stating: Get Ready to Sip, Smile & Spread Kindness! Kierland Commons is delighted to announce the upcoming arrival of La La Land Kind Cafe, the beloved Texas-based coffee shop known for its mission to spread kindness and craft the perfect matcha latte. The new location is slated to open in fall 2025, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut in Arizona. This summer, RED Development announced that Biltmore Fashion Park will be welcoming the beloved coffee concept as well. In a news release, they stated, "La La Land Kind Café will debut its first Phoenix location, filling a 1,261-square-foot space near True Food Kitchen." As of now, an opening date has not been announced for either café location in the Valley.
Iconic toy brand Jellycat is turning The Grove into a cuddly ski lodge this winter. Get into the spirit with a little alpine magic plus exclusive Jellycats and special drinks. Los Angeles probably won't get any snow this holiday season, but you can now head to The Grove for the next best thing. The cute, cuddly Jellycat crew just opened a whimsical alpine escape inside the Glass Box. The cult-favorite plushies are in town for the Jellycat Ski Club, a festive pop-up running from November 11 through December 31. The Glass Box has been transformed into a snowy wonderland among the palm trees, instantly transporting patrons to a cozy alpine lodge where the cuteness of Jellycat meets ski-chic luxury. Bruce Grove Station The Ski Club boasts five world-exclusive Jellycat designs, available only at The Grove. There's Bartholomew Bear in his alpine outfit, Franilla Luxe Bunny in soft winter whites, the Amuseables Fitswell Mitten, Scarffles Hot Chocolate and the Amuseables Molasi Cookie. Fan-favorites from Jellycat's 2025 collection will also be in stock. And for the best holiday photo-op around: a life-size Bartholomew Bear, decked out in full Alpine gear and perched on a Jellycat-blue-and-orange skidoo, on site to snap pictures with. Because no apres-ski lodge is worth its salt without treats, Jellycat has teamed up with La La Land Kind Cafe, also at The Grove, for a special holiday collaboration. From November 21 through December 5, the café - decked out with its own Jellycat makeover - will serve two exclusive Jellycat-inspired drinks, complete with custom sleeves and napkins. Sip something cozy while you stroll through the Ski Club and take care of some holiday shopping. Reservations are now open for booking, with new blocks dropping every Thursday.