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    La La Land

    3.6 (195 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Matcha Squared Latte
    Judy W.

    As a matcha lover, I had to order the Matcha Squared Latte! It was mildly sweetened, but I could still taste the matcha. 8.5/10 Heard great things about the turkey and gruyere croissant, so I ordered it. The croissant itself was very flaky and the turkey and gruyere provided a nice, savory taste. However, I wouldn't say it was anything extraordinary--especially given the price point. 7/10 What stood out to me was definitely the yellow decor! Loved the interior of the cafe, though there was no seating (tables and chairs are outside). I've had better matcha and croissants elsewhere, but the packaging at La La Land earned it some points for sure! Service was excellent, workers were very nice.

    Banana cloud latte (espresso with oat milk)
    Danielle B.

    I actually really liked the drink I got from La La land! I got the banana cloud latte as a coffee (espresso with oat milk) and asked for only 1 pump of sweetener instead of the usual 2 pumps of sweetener! I had heard that their drinks are super sweet and that their matcha isn't that good but was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed my half sweet coffee! The banana flavor literally tasted like a FRESH banana and I feel like I've never had a drink taste so much like a banana fresh off the vine as this one!! (And that's saying something because I am a BANANA FIEND and love all things banana!) it was still a sweet coffee but not overbearingly so and I could definitely see how it would be too sweet with 2 pumps of sweetener and that's coming from someone that actually likes their drinks on the sweeter side. Service was just ok, the setup was a little weird since they had 2 people outside of the front doors of the cafe taking orders on little card machines and they didn't have any menus/QR codes for menus for people to reference while in line or even while ordering so everyone just had to look up the menu themselves online or just ask the people taking orders for what to get once they got to the front since they didn't realize before hand that there was literally no menu in sight to reference while ordering. This could easily be solved by little stands with the menu on them along the line and/or laminated menus for the people taking orders to hold for people to reference. The workers were all nice though and definitely trooper's for working standing outside in the heat. It took maybe 15 min or so for my coffee to be ready on a Thursday afternoon. Another thing that could be improved is that they only yell names out once orders are ready but you can really only hear them if you're within 5 maybe 10ft of the pickup area. It would be nice if they had a text system where they text you when your order is ready so you could shop around or sit at some of the farther tables in front of the cafe and still know when your order is ready. Overall ambiance is super cute! Very clean and bright aesthetic with the yellow and white color scheme. I wish I got to see more of the interior but they were taking orders outside so I only got to see the interior through the glass doors! I would definitely come back for this gem of a banana latte!

    A long line (it moved quickly) made us curious. A good stop!
    RoseEllen S.

    Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen could not resist! The line out the door made me curiouser and curiouser! So, of course, we entered. Loved the French toast latte, banana latte, and "The Perfect" latte. The flavors were great! Glad we stopped and entered the fray. The long line went really fast. Worth it. The end

    Linda L.

    Ordered 2 drinks, they were good though the cup was tiny. They were super busy but my drinks came out within 15 mins. The staff was friendly & answered my questions about the drinks & pins they had on display. I bought the be kind pin to wear on my work lanyard. There is seating outdoors with palm trees around for shade.

    Left: strawberry cloud matcha latte, right: la la latte
    Amy N.

    Very hyped in CA!! Drinks are good enough for me to want to come back though. Strawberry cloud matcha latte (7.5/10): I think quality is inconsistent between states? My drink was creamier in Dallas but the one I got today was still good! The strawberry cold foam tastes like they use fresh strawberries & the matcha color is a deep green color. Service was also great here -- everyone was super friendly!

    Matcha
    Alice C.

    Matcha was just alright. No clumping at the bottom but def on the sweeter side and not a true deep matcha taste. Service was quick and workers were VERY kind. Interior is very cute, bright, and welcoming

    Michelle L.

    finally getting to visit the new la la land that opened at the spectrum! la la land is near UO, i was expecting a small line, but it took forever to order and pick up my order. a total of 40mins on a sunday morning , before 11am service was okay hopefully they work out their logistics , bc a 40m wait for coffee is not okay .. seating is avail outside, merch is avail for purchase , not seen on the floor like other stores i ordered the PSG latte, which was really good! def tasted the espresso , it came with a mini croissant, but my croissant rolled off and hit the floor .. parking: no issues with parking.

    banana cloud latte (matcha)
    Natalie A.

    First time going to La La Land! I asked the barista if I should get the Banana Cloud Latte or Einspanner, and she recommended the Banana Cloud because it comes in different sizes (the einspanner only comes as a small). The ambiance of the place was quite nice. The seating is outdoors and limited, so it's not ideal for studying, but nice as a stop for a drink for shopping. As for the Banana Cloud Latte, it's interesting that you can choose either espresso or matcha. There's also some options for chai if that interests you as well. A medium Banana Cloud Latte with matcha ran me $7.30, normal for Socal specialty drinks. The cloud was delicious. It's definitely a dessert type of flavor. However, I'm removing one star because I felt the quality of the matcha was just okay. It's definitely more of a sweet milk taste than a full-bodied matcha flavor that you'd get at other places. Overall, it was a nice experience with great customer service. Someone comes around and cleans the tables regularly.

    Kianaz E.

    La La Land has quickly become one of my favorite coffee spots! Everything we've tried has been amazing, but the Mango Peach Passion Fruit drink is absolutely incredible. It's so refreshing, perfectly fruity, and the ideal drink for a warm day. Every sip is bursting with flavor without being overly sweet. My husband absolutely loved the Banana Cloud Latte--it was smooth, creamy, and had the perfect hint of banana that made it unique and delicious. As for me, I'm always a fan of their Classic Matcha. It's rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced with that authentic matcha flavor. You can really tell they use quality ingredients. The drinks are consistently delicious, the atmosphere is bright and welcoming, and the staff is always friendly. The only downside is that the line can get extremely long at times,

    Pick up area
    Sierra S.

    If you walk around the spectrum currently, you'll notice everyone with these distinct yellow cups! I knew I had to try it out as there is a location in LA and people seemed excited to have it out here in OC. Ordering was quick and so was pickup, the area itself is small and crowded, so not ideal if you want some quiet like a typical coffee shop. As it was later in the day, I ordered a refresher. It was okay, lacking flavor and overall uniqueness. Around 6 dollars. The cup is thick plastic, as well as the top and the little drink stopper. It seems like plastic overconsumption, I hope that this packaging changes for the better eventually!

    Iced La La Latte
    Wendy L.

    La La Land is located at the Irvine Spectrum. The line was fairly long but moved quickly. I ordered their iced La La Latte and it was creamy and delicious! It was love at first sip because it was different from other coffee shops. La La Land is a small shop with limited seating available outside. The guy who took our order was friendly and got all our orders correct. I definitely plan to come back and visit next time I'm in the area or in Newport Beach for their other location.

    Spinach feta egg wrap
    Tina L.

    Quick service and tried their spinach feta egg wrap, which for $5-6 is not too bad. It also comes with their sauce somewhat of a smoky chipotle flavor. They have outside tables for sitting but not any indoors.

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    6/30/26 First time. Sooo good! I got strawberry Cloud Latte. I hate overly sweet matcha and Lalaland's is just perfect without any adjustment. Highly recommended!

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