La La Land Kind Cafe Brings Its Viral Yellow Coffee Concept to Coconut Grove, Replacing LoKal

• Dallas-based La La Land Kind Cafe is preparing to open its first Miami-area location at 3190 Commodore Plaza in Coconut Grove.
• The cafe is taking over the former LoKal restaurant space, with construction underway and no official opening date announced.
• The concept is known for its signature yellow aesthetic, specialty coffee, matcha, pastries and breakfast items, along with a social mission supporting young people transitioning out of foster care.
• The new tenant adds another recognizable brand to Coconut Grove’s retail and dining mix as the neighborhood’s commercial storefronts continue to evolve.

What La La Land Is Bringing to Coconut Grove

La La Land Kind Cafe is heading to Coconut Grove, bringing its bright yellow branding and social-enterprise business model to 3190 Commodore Plaza. The cafe is moving into the former LoKal space, a longtime neighborhood restaurant that closed in June 2026. Construction is already underway, but the company has not announced an opening date. The Coconut Grove location is expected to be the brand’s first in the Miami area, extending its presence beyond markets including Texas, California, Arizona and Tennessee.

 

 

What the Cafe Will Offer

La La Land is known for specialty coffee, matcha drinks, pastries and breakfast bites, presented in a cheerful, photo-friendly setting. Its menu at other locations includes signature drinks such as the Banana Cloud Latte and flavored lattes, alongside toast and other light food options. The exact menu for Coconut Grove has not been confirmed. The brand also promotes a social mission centered on employing young people transitioning out of the foster care system. That combination of lifestyle branding and workforce development gives the concept a distinct identity in a competitive cafe market.

What the Tenant Change Says About Coconut Grove Retail

The arrival marks a change for a prominent Commodore Plaza storefront. LoKal operated in the space for more than 15 years and became known for burgers, local beer and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. The handoff reflects the ongoing turnover in Coconut Grove’s retail landscape, where established independent businesses and newer regional or national concepts compete for desirable storefronts. Local reporting has pointed to rising occupancy costs as one challenge for small operators, while new tenants can bring fresh customer traffic and renewed investment into existing commercial spaces. For landlords, the key question is whether incoming concepts can generate consistent foot traffic and sustain occupancy in a neighborhood where retail spaces benefit from walkability, dining activity and a strong local identity.

What Investors Should Watch Next

Commodore Plaza is part of Coconut Grove’s walkable village core, where cafes, restaurants and boutique retail rely on a mix of neighborhood customers and visitors. La La Land’s social-media recognition could help it draw customers beyond the immediate area, although its long-term performance will depend on repeat business, operating costs and the fit with the neighborhood. With construction underway and no opening date confirmed, the next milestones are completion of the build-out and the announcement of its launch.