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    La La Land

    4.0 (93 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Open 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Rob C.

    Lattes, teas, matcha and small snacks Ordered the LaLaLatte. Checking if the place is worthy. Drinks are their thing. Inside, somewhat organized drink making in a busy weekend. Pick up window is outside. People milling about and waiting for their order. So crowd enticed curiosity will hit passers by. But could improve as I am sure it will when the curiousity dies down and the regular flow becomes the norm. Efficiency and flow is good but could be better. Place is fairly clean to what you can expect when a place like this is opened. I am sure in the future stable state, this can be improved and better. Overall, they handled customers good and drinks are good. So verdict is yes, try this place at least once.

    Meya B.

    The refresher drink I got was pretty good. The tiramisu matcha didn't taste like it at all. The service was really good though ! It was super busy but they had the drinks out pretty fast. The outdoor seating in the back is really cute too.

    Terri O.

    My nieces and I recently visited this location and loved it! The coffee shop, atmosphere and surrounding area is so cute and welcoming and loved the everything about the cups, lids and the cute heart shaped straws! While we were here we tried the Banana Cloud Latte and the Upsidedown latte. I would definitely come back for the Banana Cloud, however, the Upsidedown was a little too sweet for me, but overall, not at all a bad drink. There was a line when we got there, but the staff was working efficiently and we got through the line pretty quickly. Waiting for the drink orders took a little longer, but with good company, it wasn't bad enjoying the scenery.

    Chloe L.

    Was pleasantly surprised how good the drinks were and definitely lived up to all the hype on social media! Although there is a line, they have an online ordering platform that is really fast so there was no wait at all. All the drinks are placed at an outdoor shelf so no need to even walk in after you order online which is nice. The only thing is that this location does not have a lot of parking due to it being at Lido. As far as the actual drink, I really enjoyed how the Matcha latte did not come pre-sweetened because the strawberry foam was already sweet and mixed really well with the actual drink. The strawberry foam was made with real strawberries and did not have any artificial taste at all. My only complaint is that the drink drinks are really expensive for the size. The small size was already $7. Would definitely be back though!

    Senuri P.

    La La Land Kind Cafe has some of the best coffee I've tried from a new spot in a long time. The hype honestly lives up to expectations. In terms of good quality espresso and good quality matcha. Everything feels incredibly intentional, from the storefront and merchandise to the little details like the cups, heart-shaped straws, and lids. You can tell a lot of thought went into the overall experience, and it makes sense why they've become so popular. The service was quick, despite a long line. I ordered the banana latte, and it was a standout. Not overly sweet, which I really appreciated, but still flavorful and well-balanced. The space itself is on the smaller side. There's a bit of a waiting area out front, and you can find additional seating in the surrounding market area, but it's not really a place to linger for long inside. Parking can be a bit tricky due to the location. Street parking is limited, and the nearby structure runs around $10 depending on how long you stay, though you can get your ticket validated at the cafe. Overall, definitely worth checking out. Great coffee, thoughtful branding, and a unique experience that sets it apart from your typical coffee spot.

    Clarisse L.

    TLDR: If you want to go to a cafe for the aesthetics and the pictures, this place is for you. If you care about coffee and what you're drinking, this is a hard pass. My friends and I were really excited to try this out since they just opened in Newport, but unfortunately we were really disappointed. We placed a mobile order in advance for pick up (note: Apple Pay option doesn't work). When I got there for pickup, it was definitely busy with all of the orders coming in. I didn't have to wait too long after my pick up time to get the drinks, so that was a plus! I got the World's Best Vanilla Latte with less sugar, and my friends both got the matcha einspanners. When the drinks were ready, I was shocked at how small the einspanner cups were -- especially with it being $7 each. My latte was extremely sweet even with the adjusted sugar, and it completely masked any kind of coffee taste. Especially with it being named world's best - it definitely was not. My friends' matchas were powdery and the flavor was lacking depth. I'm surprised at how many people have said their matchas are good - just from the looks of it, the shade at first glance was already off! That being said, the staff were nice even with the rush and the crowd. The interior is gorgeous and there's plenty of outdoor seating as well. Parking can be tricky since it's located in Lido. With all the hype on social media, I was not impressed with the drinks. It could be since they're still new, but with the high price points and the subpar drinks, I wouldn't come back.

    Queen avo toast
    Natalie C.

    So happy LaLa Land has officially made it to Newport Beach! The vibes, merch and atmosphere are so cute. Theres outdoor seating in the front and back and limited indoor spots. Ive been twice so far and both were different experiences. Their soft opening was great with organized lines and easy service. The second time I went it was more chaotic with the mobile orders and the regular line being too close together which blocked the walkway for other people. Seems like they're still working out the kinks. Otherwise, service is very friendly and fast paced to get the lines moving. Drinks are super good! I tried the banana matcha and birthday matcha and my husband got the mocha. Also the Queen Avo toast is amazing, it has cream cheese and is loaded with avocado mash.

    Valerie C.

    The line outside was very chaotic, the employee standing outside had to direct multiple people of where the line ended, and what was the actual line to order and what was the pickup area. I ordered a chai latte and it was very bland. I also got an avocado toast, and that had good flavor but it had way too much avocado compared to the size of the bread. I did like the seating area outside in the back. This was my first time ever at a LaLaLand and I felt it was overhyped.

    Great outdoor space
    MaDonna W.

    We love it in Dallas, LA and now here in Newport Beach.... They don't have the butter jam toast here in Newport Beach however, it's a cream cheese, honey and fresh strawberry delicious , just not the same. They have an incredible outdoor space , very dog friendly the parking structure is adjacent to the café and they do a $10 validation. It's yummy. I love all the new coffee drink drinks. And some of the old favorites like the vanilla lavender latte. And lots of fun merch...

    Tiramisu cloud and Americano cloud
    Julie T.

    Had the tiramisu latte here and it was so good I had to come back the next day to try the perfect matcha. The matcha is also good can't wait to try other items on the menu. It's a very cute place with cute seating in the back for you to enjoy your food and drinks. It always looks like there's a huge line but it's just the people waiting for their drinks in the front

    Vanessa T.

    We came for their soft opening and was surprised they were open so close near our home. The location has street parking as well as a parking garge nearby. They have limited amount of seating inside and some seating in the back. We got the einspanner latte and the banana latte. Both drinks are amazing! I love the creaminess and flavor. My husband is lactose intolerant and is able to drink the einspanner matcha. We also got 2 of the avocado toast (the original and the burrata one). Both were really good with a nice kick to it. The burrata was nice and refreshing for the hot day. The workers are so friendly and nice! The vibes are there and so glad that they opened a location in the oc. There is limited street parking but they're also located next to the parking structure so that's convenient.

    Tomato and mozzarella egg bites
    Arcadia W.

    I'm in La La land. I was hoping that after two weeks the hype would have died down but unfortunately there was a group of people gathered all around the store. It wasn't a big deal because the wait went by at a decent pace. I waited about 10 minutes to order and another 25mins for my order but they do have orders ahead options through their app.., pro tip for next time! I came during their free yellow cup day and got a couple of reusable cups. I tried their tomato and mozzarella egg bites, matcha lemonade and strawberry matcha. Everything was pretty good for the price. I paid $20 for two small drinks and a small breakfast bite which is fair in my opinion. Parking sucks in the Lido village so I parked in the nearby structure which was another $10 bucks. I'll definitely come back but once the hype dies down a bit.

    La La Latte, French Toast Matcha
    Olivia Z.

    My friend and I went for their 50% off deal during their soft opening. The line was pretty long but moved quickly and we didn't wait more than 25 minutes from the time we got in line to receiving our drinks. The employees were all super sweet even with how swamped they were and the cafe is so cute! There isn't much seating, just a few tables outside, but it is a wonderful location to get a drink and walk around the shops. Note that parking is only validated for the first hour though!! Now onto the drinks...we got the La La Latte and French Toast Matcha Latte. Both were more on the sweet side and honestly nothing super special. The drinks were pretty small for being almost $8 regular price so I probably wouldn't come back to pay full price for a latte. The french toast matcha didn't have any french toast flavor and just tasted like a basic matcha latte. There was a weird aftertaste too, maybe the sweetener they use? Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back but it was a cute experience to try once! Ratings La La Latte: 3/5 French toast matcha: 3/5

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