These Dallas shops are dedicated to giving back to the community—committed to making a difference, spreading hope, kindness and opportunities to amazing individuals.
La La Land’s signature Butterfly Latte is a must-try colorful concoction. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEREMIAH SABADO
Home to the world’s first Dr Pepper Chocolate Chip ice cream and incredibly sweet customer service, Howdy Homemade is sure to put a smile on your face. Tom Landis, founder of the beloved Dallas ice cream shop, has been changing lives, spreading awareness and giving hope through his initiative since 2015. The store employs young adults with special needs and limitless capabilities; Coleman Jones has become the star of it all and an inspiration to the community. Visit the shop and enjoy delicious scoops of small-batch homemade ice cream in 34 unique flavors—it’ll brighten your day. (You can also find its ice cream pints at Central Markets around Texas, and it will soon be expanding nationally!) 12300 Inwood Road, Ste. 200, howdyhomemade.com
Bonton Farms is the ultimate oasis. PHOTO: BY JOSEPH RIVERS FROM JAY SONATA PHOTOGRAPHY
Hiring foster youth and spreading kindness has been La La Land’s mission ever since it opened. Becoming one of the city’s favorite coffee shops, its delicious coffee signatures and dreamy matcha classics, as well as its sweet and savory toasts, have become favorites among Dallasites. The shop’s Insta-worthy aesthetic and cozy environment have made it the perfect work, study or hangout spot. (Sip on a La La Latte or its Lavender Bloom matcha latte— they’re truly works of art.) Various locations, lalalandkindcafe.com
Happiness abounds at buzzy La La Land beanery. COURTESY OF JEREMIAH SABADO
The nonprofit coffeehouse brings hope to formerly incarcerated mothers, giving them the opportunity to start on a path of healing and success through its barista training and different-level tiers. The East Dallas coffee shop not only supports a great cause but also serves amazing high-quality coffee, sandwiches and pastries. Make sure to try its iced dirty chai for a delicious caffeine boost to start your day. 9219 Garland Road, wellgrounded.coffee
The full-service restaurant is a nonprofit providing former juvenile offenders in Dallas with culinary and life skills through a 12-month paid internship program after release. Open from Thursday to Saturday, join them for dinner service and support this amazing cause. Explore its modern American cuisine menu (Cafe Momentum has been voted consecutively as one of the city’s top restaurants), carefully curated by award-winning chefs and made with locally sourced ingredients. Get your comfort food fix and try its most famous dish, smoked fried chicken and biscuits, as well as its new dessert, chocolate malt creme brulee. 1510 Pacific Ave., cafemomentum.org
Find the city’s healthiest produce at the Market at Bonton Farms. The farm and business is committed not only to growing organic food but also to its mission for a better tomorrow. Providing opportunities to its community, which not so long ago was marginalized and oppressed, Bonton Farms is truly humbling and inspiring. Plus, it has a unique approach of housing free-range animals and providing customers abundant amounts of eggs, milk and honey straight from its beehives. Stay tuned for Bonton’s farm-to-table dining experiences and summer concert series hosted at its great patio. 6915 Bexar St., bontonfarms.org
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