La La Land Kind Café Will Open Charlotte Location
A Dallas-based coffee chain is expanding into South End, taking over a storefront formerly occupied by Bitty & Beau's.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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La La Land Kind Café will open its first North Carolina storefront at 1930 Camden Road in Charlotte. The chain, which launched in 2019, is expected to debut the new site by late 2026 or early 2027.
Why it matters
The entry of the Dallas-based coffee brand into the South End neighborhood replaces a previous coffee operator. It marks the ongoing competitive shift in Charlotte's high-traffic retail corridors as chains cycle through prime real estate.
The expansion follows the company's growth to over 30 locations since its 2019 launch. The new shop will feature a 10-week paid internship program for foster youth as part of its standard operational model.
The players
La La Land Kind Café
A Dallas-based coffee chain operating over 30 locations that integrates a paid internship program for foster youth into its business model.
Bitty & Beau's Coffee
A coffee brand that previously operated a location in the South End district of Charlotte until March 2026.
The details
Mecklenburg County building permits confirm the company is renovating the 1930 Camden Road space. The facility replaces the former Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop that ceased operations in the district in March 2026. The chain maintains a consistent operational model across its national footprint, which includes staffing components centered on youth workforce development.
Timeline
2019: La La Land Kind Café launched.
March 2026: Bitty & Beau's Coffee closed its South End location.
Late 2026 or early 2027: Potential opening date for the new store.
Market Landscape
This development follows the closure of Bitty & Beau's Coffee in South End, signaling a typical rotation of retail tenants in high-demand urban corridors. The site at 1930 Camden Road remains a focal point for coffee operators looking to capture foot traffic in the neighborhood.
Operators in the South End corridor should monitor local construction activity at 1930 Camden Road to gauge shifts in foot traffic patterns. The arrival of a national brand with a specific social-impact staffing model may also influence local labor competition for service workers.
The takeaway
The entry of a new national operator into an existing retail footprint underscores the importance of monitoring permit filings for shifts in neighborhood competition. Keep an eye on local development boards for updates to the site's timeline as the projected opening date approaches.
Further reading
For more activity in the local retail market, visit the Charlotte Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Charlotte Observer.
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