Bright, sun-soaked and unapologetically cheerful, La La Land Kind Café is Southlake’s newest obsession - and it’s easy to see why. From its iconic white-and-yellow palette and cascading chandeliers to its signature drinks and warm “Love you!” send-offs, this Dallas-based concept has quickly become more than just a coffee stop. It’s a full-on experience where you come for the matcha and stay for the mood.
What most locals don’t know? Southlake almost got its own La La Land years ago, when founder Francois Reihani seriously considered Southlake Town Square for the café’s second-ever location back in 2019. “I’ve loved Southlake from the beginning,” he says. “The community just felt right - family-oriented, welcoming, inspiring. We knew it would be a perfect fit.”
While the stars didn’t align at the time, the Southlake store is now everything Reihani envisioned and more. “The first time I walked in, I almost cried,” he says. “It finally felt like we had created the space we always dreamed of - a place where people genuinely connect.”
That spirit of connection flows straight into the menu. La La Land offers an imaginative selection of drinks ranging from classic lattes and pour-over coffee to standout house creations like the Lavender Bloom, Butterfly Matcha and Activated Charcoal Latte. Every order is customizable, and everything is made with organic, clean-label ingredients. The food menu leans light and fresh, with toast, overnight oats and colorful pastries perfect for pairing with your morning pick-me-up. Simple as it sounds, the Classic Avocado Toast, with mashed avocado, chili flakes, lemon zest and cilantro, regularly tops the menu charts for good reason.
Nestled just off Southlake Boulevard, La La Land’s Southlake location feels like something out of a feel-good movie. With whimsical signage, polished interiors, communal seating and bright yellow accents, the café invites lingering, whether you’re meeting friends, taking a call or just enjoying a solo iced latte.
While La La Land’s deeper mission supports foster youth through internships and wraparound care, Reihani says the Southlake café is really about something simple and lasting: atmosphere. “People walk in and feel good,” he says. “That’s the magic.”