Lakou Cafe Menu

Try our version of Haitian Puff Pastries. Light and Flakey with just the right amount of filling!

A traditional Haitian dish. A veggie forward stew made with Eggplant, Chayote, Spinach, A Watercress and Carrots with a yummy assortment of seasonings. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides. Option to add Beef or Shrimp!

A customer favorite! Fresh pressed ginger, lime juice, and agave drink. Made to order

Haitian-Marinated Chicken. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides.

Celebrate Haitian Independance and Anti-Colonialism everyday with this special soup! This is a Haitian-style squash-base soup with yummy veggies! Chayote, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery and Potato.

Haitian Style Boulette with a twist! We use Beyond Meat to make this into a wonderful vegan alternative. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides.

Introducing our take on Vegan Griot. We use marinated fried jackfruit in a seasoned flour batter. It is seriously good! Whether you are looking for a substitution for a Haitian favorite, or you want to be adventurous and try something new. This dish is for you! You won't be disappointed. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides.

A Haitian classic dish. 6 large shrimp cooked in stewed a flavorful stew of garlic and bell peppers. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides.

Try our vegan house-made chocolate chip cookies. They are jumbo sized and yummy!

Try our vegan house-made chocolate chip cookies. They are jumbo sized and yummy!

Try our house-made cashew brittle. A mix of flavors from nutmeg to cinnamon to ginger. A yummy experience. Vegan. Gluten Free.

Try our house-made banana bread. We have 3 options: Banana (vegan), Banana Chocolate (vegan) and Banana Nutella (not vegan)!

Golden, fluffy cornbread, perfect as a side or for savoring on its own.

A banana vegan bread pudding soaked in Haitian coconut based cremas.

Chilled coffee served over ice. Our coffee is sourced from Cantave De Saint Marcs! This authentic cup of Haitian coffee from the Artibonite Valley of Haiti. Sourced from Haiti. Roasted in Brooklyn.

Our coffee is sourced from Cantave De Saint Marcs! This authentic cup of Haitian coffee from the Artibonite Valley of Haiti. Sourced from Haiti. Roasted in Brooklyn.

A rich hot cocoa with tons of flavor! You have a choice of smokey Haitian chocolate directly from Haiti (vegan) or Ghirardelli chocolate (not vegan).

This is honestly the best Chai Latte in Brooklyn! Try it and you'll see what we mean. Please note this is NOT vegan

Have it iced or as a soothing hot latte. Ceremonial grade matcha for extra energy and a mellow taste. Perfect for those of us trying to escape coffee with all the benefits of green tea.

An elevated morning cup of coffee with steamed milk added. Our coffee is sourced from Cantave De Saint Marcs! This authentic cup of Haitian coffee from the Artibonite Valley of Haiti. Sourced from Haiti. Roasted in Brooklyn.

Our famous Brooklyn Tea ice tea. Call for the flavor of the day!

Our quality loose leaf tea variations from Brooklyn Tea

Espresso with foamy milk

2 oz espresso with 2 oz steamed milk and 2 oz light foam. All of our espresso drinks are made with Haitian coffee beans.

2 oz espresso mixed with Ghirardelli cocoa topped with steamed milk and light foam. All of our espresso drinks are made with Haitian coffee beans.

Espresso with steamed water

Classic espresso. 2oz of pure concentrated coffee

A customer favorite! Fresh pressed ginger, lime juice, and agave drink. Made to order

For our pineapple lovers, we got you! Try this blend of fresh pressed ginger, pineapple juice, and agave.

Fresh mint leaves, matcha, lime juice, and agave drink. Made to order

A small but mighty tonic with pineapple juice, fresh orange juice, lime juice, ginger, and oregano oil. All the ingredients you need to stay healthy!

Fresh pressed ginger. Not for the faint at heart, but this will definitely keep throat and lungs strong!

Pineapple juice, available in 16oz or 24oz sizes.

Refreshing bottled water!

A refreshing smoothie made with Pineapple, Mango, Ginger, Mint, & Pineapple Juice.

Strawberry, Banana & Pineapple Juice

Need a protein pick me up. Try this blend of Almond Milk, Haitian Peanut Butter, Cashews, Almonds, Pecans, Cocoa Nibs & Dates.

A healthier take on a Strawberry Shake! Try this blend of Almond Milk, Strawberries, Granola, Cinnamon, Cashews & Dates.

Want something traditional? Try our Haitian Sampler. Includes our Legim Plate, Haitian Cashew Brittle, and 16 oz Ginger Limeade!

A Haitian classic dish. 6 large shrimp cooked in stewed a flavorful stew of garlic and bell peppers. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides.

Haitian Style Boulette with a twist! We use Beyond Meat to make this into a wonderful vegan alternative. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides.

Introducing our take on Vegan Griot. We use marinated fried jackfruit in a seasoned flour batter. It is seriously good! Whether you are looking for a substitution for a Haitian favorite, or you want to be adventurous and try something new. This dish is for you! You won't be disappointed. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides.

Haitian-Marinated Chicken. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides.

A traditional Haitian dish. A veggie forward stew made with Eggplant, Chayote, Spinach, A Watercress and Carrots with a yummy assortment of seasonings. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides. Option to add Beef or Shrimp!

Add some extra condiments to your dish!

A panini style sandwich! Jerk Marinated Jackfruit w/ Coconut Curry Chickpeas, Onion Confit, Spinach, Epis and House-Made Dairy Free Aioli on Sourdough Bread. Served with Chips and a Side Salad!

A panini style sandwich! Kreyol Marinated Chicken, Red Peppers, Onion Confit, Spinach, Epis and House-Made Dairy Free Aioli on Sourdough Bread. Served with Chips and a Side Salad!

Haitian Style Fried Chicken Thighs. Served on a fluffy bun with pikliz, epis and house-made dairy free aioli. Served with Chips and a Side Salad! Super delicious!

Celebrate Haitian Independance and Anti-Colonialism everyday with this special soup! This is a Haitian-style squash-base soup with yummy veggies! Chayote, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery and Potato.

Kale Tossed in an Epis marinade, Roasted Curry Chickpeas, Onion Confit & Croutons. Includes Choice of Kreyol Marinated Chicken, Jerk Marinated Jackfruit, Salmon Filet or Shrimp.

A Haitian-Style Black Bean Puree. Eaten best with white rice, but you can also sip it like a soup!

Epis Marinated Kale Salad!

Fried Yellow Plantains

Double Fried Green Plantains

Banana

Plantain chips with our basil aioli

A whole avocado

Turkey Bacon

Smoked Salmon (2 oz)

2 slices of toast and butter

Epis which is Haitian Kreyol for spice is a key ingredient in Haitian cuisine. Use this green marinade to marinate meats or vegan proteins, as a dipping sauce or to add flavor to any broth/soup! Made with oil, lime juice, parsley, green bell peppers, garlic, scallions, seasoning mix and habanero peppers.

A yummy mix of sliced red onions, lime juice, oregano, basil, and oil. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, and more!

Manba Brand Haitian-style Spicy Peanut Butter. Vegan