La La Land Kind Cafe in Santa Monica has a motto of "kindness first, coffee second." Upon arrival, each customer is greeted with a compliment before they order something off the menu of ethically sourced drinks and food. The cafe also offers jobs and mentorships to former foster youth who have aged out of the system and are in need of money. Founder Francois Reihani emphasizes the importance of spreading kindness. He says the goal of the cafe is "to make sure that we make everyone happy."
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