Lakou Cafe Menu

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 tea is sourced from NYC's favorite tea purveyors, Brooklyn Tea! Try our selection today!

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.

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.

Chilled coffee served over ice. Our tea is sourced from NYC's favorite tea purveyors, Brooklyn Tea! Try our selection today!

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

A wonderful herbal latte with pure turmeric and ginger. Perfect for skin and gut health. Plus its tasty!

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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

2 oz espresso with steamed water. All of our espresso drinks are made with Haitian coffee beans.

2 oz espresso. All of our espresso drinks are made with Haitian coffee beans.

2 oz espresso with a dollop of foam. All of our espresso drinks are made with Haitian coffee beans.

A local favorite made with Strawberry, Banana & Pineapple Juice. Sometimes the simple things are the best things.

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

Looking for something green? We got you. Try our yummy mix of Spinach, Kale, Spirulina, Pineapple, Mango, Banana, and Ginger. Refreshing, energizing, healthy!

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

The perfect way to start your morning! Try this blend of Coffee, Almond Milk, Granola, Oats, Dates, Banana & Cinnamon.

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

Build your own smoothie the way you like it!

A customer favorite! Try this blend of fresh pressed ginger, lime juice, and agave.

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

This is definitely for the sophisticated palate. Try this blend of Fresh mint leaves, matcha, lime juice, and agave.

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!

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)!

Probably one of the first snacks you're introduced to as a child growing up in Haiti. Bonbon Amidon is a starch-based sugar cookie made with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Vegan. Gluten Free.

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

Try our vegan french toast. Made with toasted banana chocolate bread and Haitian vegan cremas, topped with cocoa nibs, banana and strawberries!

The best avocado toast in Crown Heights! House-made vegan aioli, avocado, onion confit, and chia seeds on sourdough bread with a side salad and plantain chips. Includes choice of salt fish or jerk marinated jackfruit. Vegan Options available.

A Classic 3 Egg Omelette. Choice of Tomato, Red Peppers, Onion Confit, Spinach, Mushrooms, Cheese. Served with a Side Salad.

Yummy Haitian-Style plantain porridge. This is a sweet dish made with green plantain, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and coconut milk. Vegan. Gluten Free.

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.

This is definitely an elevated egg and cheese bagel made with Eggs, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Onion Confit & Spinach. Includes Choice of Smoked Salmon or Turkey Bacon.

Our take on the Classic Lox & Cream Cheese Bagel made with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Dill & Onion Confit.

This so satisfyingly good and simple. Top your bagel with Haitian Peanut Butter & House-made Ginger Jam!

A Classic Cream Cheese Bagel!

A Classic Butter Bagel!

Make your own tasty bagel sandwich!

A customer favorite made with Eggs, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Onion Confit & Spinach. Includes Choice of Smoked Salmon or Turkey Bacon.

For all my vegans! Try this crepe with coconut curry chickpeas, onion confit, and fresh spinach!

The classic Strawberry, Banana, Nutella & Powdered Sugar crepe!

Want something a little sweet. Try our Butter, Brown Sugar, Strawberries & Cinnamon crepe!

Such a yummy combination. Banana, Pecans, Haitian Peanut Butter & House-made Ginger Jam!

Make your own tasty crepe!

Plantain chips with our House-made vegan aioli!

2 Eggs Battered

Toast with Butter

Half an Avocado

Smoked Salmon (2 oz)

Banana

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)!

Probably one of the first snacks you're introduced to as a child growing up in Haiti. Bonbon Amidon is a starch-based sugar cookie made with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Vegan. Gluten Free.

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

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

Try our vegan french toast. Made with toasted banana chocolate bread and Haitian vegan cremas, topped with cocoa nibs, banana and strawberries!

The best avocado toast in Crown Heights! House-made vegan aioli, avocado, onion confit, and chia seeds on sourdough bread with a side salad and plantain chips. Includes choice of salt fish or jerk marinated jackfruit. Vegan Options available.

A Classic 3 Egg Omelette. Choice of Tomato, Red Peppers, Onion Confit, Spinach, Mushrooms, Cheese. Served with a Side Salad.

Yummy Haitian-Style plantain porridge. This is a sweet dish made with green plantain, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and coconut milk. Vegan. Gluten Free.

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.

This is definitely an elevated egg and cheese bagel made with Eggs, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Onion Confit & Spinach. Includes Choice of Smoked Salmon or Turkey Bacon.

Our take on the Classic Lox & Cream Cheese Bagel made with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Dill & Onion Confit.

This so satisfyingly good and simple. Top your bagel with Haitian Peanut Butter & House-made Ginger Jam!

A Classic Cream Cheese Bagel!

A Classic Butter Bagel!

Make your own tasty bagel sandwich!

Haitian Marinated Pork Shoulder! A classic Haitian Dish!

Haitian Fried Chicken. Marinated chicken legs fried the Haitian way!

A vegan take on pork griot. We make ours with young jackfruit that has been marinated for a day and fried to perfection!

This is our most popular plate! 8 oz Filet of Epis-Marinated Pan-Seared Salmon. 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.

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!

A vegan lover's delight! Made with Coconut Curry Chickpeas and Jerk Marinated Jackfruit. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides.

Add some extra condiments to your dish!

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!

Pikliz is a pickled condiment that Haitians put on most savory dishes. Perfect topping for fried foods/veggies or anything you would put hot sauce on. Ours is made with cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, lime juice, vinegar, habanero peppers, and our seasoning mix!

Try our House-made salmon burger! Served on a fluffy bun with Epis, House-made Dairy Free Aioli, and Pikliz. Served with Chips and a Side Salad!

Try our House-made Haitian Vegan Boulette (Beyond Meat). Served on a fluffy Hero bread with pikliz, lettuce and avocado. Served with Chips and a Side Salad!

Try our House-made Vegan Griot (Fried Jackfruit). Served on a fluffy Hero bread with pikliz, epis, and house-made dairy free aioli. Served with Chips and a Side Salad!

Fried Breaded Oyster Mushrooms. Served on a fluffy bun with pikliz, epis and house-made dairy free aioli. Served with Chips and a Side Salad! Super delicious!

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!

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!

The best avocado toast in Crown Heights! House-made vegan aioli, avocado, onion confit, and chia seeds on sourdough bread with a side salad and plantain chips. Includes choice of salt fish or jerk marinated jackfruit. Vegan Options available.

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.

Yummy Haitian-Style plantain porridge. This is a sweet dish made with green plantain, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and coconut milk. Vegan. Gluten Free.

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.

Strawberries, Avocado, Pecans, Mixed Greens and choice of Goat Cheese! Served with a House-made strawberry dressing. Includes Choice of Kreyol Marinated Chicken, Jerk Marinated Jackfruit, Salmon Filet or Shrimp.

A customer favorite made with Eggs, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Onion Confit & Spinach. Includes Choice of Smoked Salmon or Turkey Bacon.

Want something a little sweet. Try our Butter, Brown Sugar, Strawberries & Cinnamon crepe!

The classic Strawberry, Banana, Nutella & Powdered Sugar crepe!

Such a yummy combination. Banana, Pecans, Haitian Peanut Butter & House-made Ginger Jam!

For all my vegans! Try this crepe with coconut curry chickpeas, onion confit, and fresh spinach!

Make your own tasty crepe!

White Jasmine Rice.

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 House-made vegan aioli!

Half an Avocado

Smoked Salmon (2 oz)

Toast with Butter

2 eggs

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)!

Probably one of the first snacks you're introduced to as a child growing up in Haiti. Bonbon Amidon is a starch-based sugar cookie made with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Vegan. Gluten Free.

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

Haitian Marinated Pork Shoulder! A classic Haitian Dish!

Haitian Fried Chicken. Marinated chicken legs fried the Haitian way!

A vegan take on pork griot. We make ours with young jackfruit that has been marinated for a day and fried to perfection!

This is our most popular plate! 8 oz Filet of Epis-Marinated Pan-Seared Salmon. 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.

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!

A vegan lover's delight! Made with Coconut Curry Chickpeas and Jerk Marinated Jackfruit. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides.

Add some extra condiments to your dish!

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!

Pikliz is a pickled condiment that Haitians put on most savory dishes. Perfect topping for fried foods/veggies or anything you would put hot sauce on. Ours is made with cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, lime juice, vinegar, habanero peppers, and our seasoning mix!

Try our House-made salmon burger! Served on a fluffy bun with Epis, House-made Dairy Free Aioli, and Pikliz. Served with Chips and a Side Salad!

Try our House-made Haitian Vegan Boulette (Beyond Meat). Served on a fluffy Hero bread with pikliz, lettuce and avocado. Served with Chips and a Side Salad!

Fried Breaded Oyster Mushrooms. Served on a fluffy bun with pikliz, epis and house-made dairy free aioli. Served with Chips and a Side Salad! Super delicious!

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!

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!

The best avocado toast in Crown Heights! House-made vegan aioli, avocado, onion confit, and chia seeds on sourdough bread with a side salad and plantain chips. Includes choice of salt fish or jerk marinated jackfruit. Vegan Options available.

Try our House-made Vegan Griot (Fried Jackfruit). Served on a fluffy Hero bread with pikliz, epis, and house-made dairy free aioli. Served with Chips and a Side Salad!

Yummy Haitian-Style plantain porridge. This is a sweet dish made with green plantain, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and coconut milk. Vegan. Gluten Free.

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.

Strawberries, Avocado, Pecans, Mixed Greens and choice of Goat Cheese! Served with a House-made strawberry dressing. Includes Choice of Kreyol Marinated Chicken, Jerk Marinated Jackfruit, Salmon Filet or Shrimp.

Want something a little sweet. Try our Butter, Brown Sugar, Strawberries & Cinnamon crepe!

The classic Strawberry, Banana, Nutella & Powdered Sugar crepe!

Such a yummy combination. Banana, Pecans, Haitian Peanut Butter & House-made Ginger Jam!

For all my vegans! Try this crepe with coconut curry chickpeas, onion confit, and fresh spinach!

Make your own tasty crepe!

White Jasmine Rice.

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 House-made vegan aioli!

Half an Avocado

Smoked Salmon (2 oz)

Toast with Butter

Lakou Branded Long Sleeve T-Shirt.

Epis which is Haitian Kreyol for spice is a key ingredient in Haitian cuisine. Use it to marinate meats or vegan proteins, as a dipping sauce or to add flavor to any broth/soup! Made with grapeseed 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 grapeseed oil. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, and more!

Pikliz is a pickled condiment that Haitians put on most savory dishes. Perfect topping for fried foods/veggies or anything you would put hot sauce on. Ours is made with cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, lime juice, vinegar, habanero peppers, and our seasoning mix!

Cantave des Saint Marcs Haitian Coffee Beans.

Manba Brand Haitian-style Spicy Peanut Butter. Vegan

Les Chocolateries Askanya is Haiti’s first and only premier bean-to-bar chocolate company. Try one of these wonderful chocolate bars that exclusively use Haitian cacao to produce chocolates in the facility located in Ouanaminthe, Haiti.

House-made Ginger Jam!