Lakou Cafe
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- Plates
- Salmon Plate $23.00
- This is our most popular plate! 8 oz Filet of Epis-Marinated Pan-Seared Salmon. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides.
- Haitian Braised Veggie (legim) Plate $20.00
- 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!
- Vegan Meatball Plate $23.00
- 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.
- Haitian Fried Chicken Plate $21.00
- Haitian-Marinated Chicken. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides.
- Kreyol Shrimp Plate $23.00
- 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.
- Extra 2 Oz Condiments
- Add some extra condiments to your dish!
- Pint Of Epis (green Marinade) $13.00
- 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.
- Pint Of Onion Confit $13.00
- A yummy mix of sliced red onions, lime juice, oregano, basil, and grapeseed oil. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, and more!
- Pint Of Pikliz $13.00
- 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!
- Vegan Griot (fried Jackfruit) Plate $22.00
- 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.
- Vegan Platter $20.00
- A vegan lover's delight! Made with Coconut Curry Chickpeas and Jerk Marinated Jackfruit. Served with Rice AND a choice of 2 Sides.
- Baked Goods
- Puff Pastries $4.00
- Try our version of Haitian Puff Pastries. Light and Flakey with just the right amount of filling!
- Sweet Bread $6.50
- Try our house-made banana bread. We have 3 options: Banana (vegan), Banana Chocolate (vegan) and Banana Nutella (not vegan)!
- Haitian Starch Cookie (bonbon Amidon Pack Of 3) $5.20
- 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.
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie $5.00
- Try our vegan house-made chocolate chip cookies. They are jumbo sized and yummy!
- Cashew Brittle (tablet Noix) $7.00
- Try our house-made cashew brittle. A mix of flavors from nutmeg to cinnamon to ginger. A yummy experience. Vegan. Gluten Free.
- Sandwiches
- Lakou Salmon Burger $19.00
- 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!
- Fried Mushroom Sandwich $17.00
- 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!
- Kreyol Chicken Sandwich $17.00
- 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!
- Fried Chicken Sandwich $17.00
- 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!
- Haitian Boulette Baguette $18.00
- 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!
- Jerk Jack Sandwich $17.00
- 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!
- Vegan Griot Po Boy $17.00
- Vegan fried jackfruit on hero bread with vegan aioli pikliz and epis. this delicious sandwich also comes with a side of chips and salad.
- The Ultimate Avocado Toast $15.00
- 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.
- Smoothies
- Power Punch $12.00
- Need a protein pick me up. Try this blend of Almond Milk, Haitian Peanut Butter, Cashews, Almonds, Pecans, Cocoa Nibs & Dates.
- Lakou Delight $10.00
- A refreshing smoothie made with Pineapple, Mango, Ginger, Mint, & Pineapple Juice.
- Crown Heights Classic $9.00
- Strawberry, Banana & Pineapple Juice
- Breakfast Smoothie $11.50
- The perfect way to start your morning! Try this blend of Coffee, Almond Milk, Granola, Oats, Dates, Banana & Cinnamon.
- Green Goddess $10.00
- Looking for something green? We got you. Try our yummy mix of Spinach, Kale, Spirulina, Pineapple, Mango, Banana, and Ginger. Refreshing, energizing, healthy!
- The Strawberry Shake $12.00
- A healthier take on a Strawberry Shake! Try this blend of Almond Milk, Strawberries, Granola, Cinnamon, Cashews & Dates.
- Salad & Soup
- Haitian Soup Joumou $10.00
- 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.
- Plantain Porridge $7.50
- Yummy Haitian-Style plantain porridge. This is a sweet dish made with green plantain, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and coconut milk. Vegan. Gluten Free.
- Epis Marinated Kale Salad $19.00
- 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.
- Strawberry Avocado Salad $19.00
- 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.
- Coffee And Other Drinks
- Ice Coffee $5.75
- 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.
- Matcha Latte $7.75
- 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.
- Cocoa $7.25
- 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).
- Tea $5.25
- Our quality loose leaf tea variations from Brooklyn Tea
- Drip Coffee $3.50
- 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.
- Water $2.00
- 16oz water bottle
- Cafe Au Lait $5.25
- 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.
- Iced Tea $5.75
- Our famous Brooklyn Tea ice tea. Call for the flavor of the day!
- Chai Latte $7.75
- This is honestly the best Chai Latte in Brooklyn! Try it and you'll see what we mean. Please note this is NOT vegan
- Turmeric (golden) Latte $7.75
- A wonderful herbal latte with pure turmeric and ginger. Perfect for skin and gut health. Plus its tasty!
- Breakfast Plates
- Haitian Soup Joumou $10.00
- 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.
- Breakfast Omelette $15.00
- A Classic 3 Egg Omelette. Choice of Tomato, Red Peppers, Onion Confit, Spinach, Mushrooms, Cheese. Served with a Side Salad.
- French Toast $15.00
- Try our vegan french toast. Made with toasted banana chocolate bread and Haitian vegan cremas, topped with cocoa nibs, banana and strawberries!
- Plantain Porridge $7.50
- Yummy Haitian-Style plantain porridge. This is a sweet dish made with green plantain, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and coconut milk. Vegan. Gluten Free.
- The Ultimate Avocado Toast $15.00
- 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.
- Egg & Fromage Crepe $15.00
- A customer favorite! A savory crepe with 2 eggs, mozzarella, gruyere, cheddar, onion confit, spinach, and your choice of salmon or turkey bacon
- Juices
- Ginger Limeade $7.00
- A customer favorite! Fresh pressed ginger, lime juice, and agave drink. Made to order
- Oregano Oil Cold Buster $8.50
- 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!
- Ginger Pineapple Juice $7.00
- For our pineapple lovers, we got you! Try this blend of fresh pressed ginger, pineapple juice, and agave.
- Ginger Shot $4.50
- Fresh pressed ginger. Not for the faint at heart, but this will definitely keep throat and lungs strong!
- Mint Matcha Limeade $8.50
- Fresh mint leaves, matcha, lime juice, and agave drink. Made to order
- Pineapple Juice $5.25
- Pineapple juice, available in 16oz or 24oz sizes.
- Sides
- Fried Sweet Plantains $6.50
- Fried Yellow Plantains
- Sos Pwa (black Bean) $6.50
- A Haitian-Style Black Bean Puree. Eaten best with white rice, but you can also sip it like a soup!
- Plantain Chips & Dip $5.00
- Plantain chips with our basil aioli
- White Rice $6.00
- White Jasmine Rice.
- Fried Green Plantain $6.50
- Double Fried Green Plantains
- Turkey Bacon $5.20
- Turkey Bacon
- Smoked Salmon $7.80
- Smoked Salmon (2 oz)
- Toast $4.00
- 2 slices of toast and butter
- Avocado $5.20
- A whole avocado
- Fruit $1.30
- Banana
- Espresso Drinks
- Latte $7.00
- Espresso with steamed milk and some foam
- Ginger Latte $8.50
- 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.
- Americano $5.25
- Espresso with steamed water
- Espresso Double Shot $5.25
- Classic espresso. 2oz of pure concentrated coffee
- Cortado $7.00
- 2 oz espresso with 2 oz steamed milk and 2 oz light foam. All of our espresso drinks are made with Haitian coffee beans.
- Cappuccino $7.00
- Espresso with foamy milk
- Mocha Latte $8.50
- 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.
- Bagels
- Pb&g Bagel $11.50
- This so satisfyingly good and simple. Top your bagel with Haitian Peanut Butter & House-made Ginger Jam!
- Cream Cheese Bagel $5.75
- Classic cream cheese bagel
- Butter Bagel $4.50
- A Classic Butter Bagel!
- Egg & Fromage Bagel $14.00
- 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.
- Lox & Creme Bagel $14.00
- Our take on the Classic Lox & Cream Cheese Bagel made with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Dill & Onion Confit.
- Crepes
- Classic Crepe $14.00
- The classic Strawberry, Banana, Nutella & Powdered Sugar crepe!
- Build Your Own Crepe $10.00
- Make your own tasty crepe!
- Pb&g Crepe Deluxe $15.00
- Such a yummy combination. Banana, Pecans, Haitian Peanut Butter & House-made Ginger Jam!
- Curry Chickpea Crepe $15.00
- For all my vegans! Try this crepe with coconut curry chickpeas, onion confit, and fresh spinach!
- Butta & Brown Suga Crepe $14.00
- Want something a little sweet. Try our Butter, Brown Sugar, Strawberries & Cinnamon crepe!
- Retail
- Pint Of Pikliz $13.00
- 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!
- Haitian Chocolate Bar (askanya) $10.00
- 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.
- Retail Haitian Coffee $23.70
- Cantave des Saint Marcs Haitian Coffee Beans.
- Haitian Spicy Peanut Butter (manba) $13.00
- Manba Brand Haitian-style Spicy Peanut Butter. Vegan
- Pint Of Onion Confit $13.00
- A yummy mix of sliced red onions, lime juice, oregano, basil, and grapeseed oil. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, and more!
- Pint Of Epis (green Marinade) $13.00
- 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.
- Ginger Jam (8 Oz) $10.40
- This ginger spread is a versatile spicy-sweet jam made of sweet baby ginger and pure cane sugar. It is amazing with toast! We make it ourselves in house!
- Breakfast Meal Bundle
- Breakfast Sampler For 2 (available Only From 9am-3pm) $39.00
- Try our Breakfast Sampler for 2! Includes an Egg & Fromage Crepe, The Classic Crepe, and a choice of two 16oz Juices!
- Crepes
- Build Your Own Crepe $10.00
- Make your own tasty crepe!
- Classic Crepe $14.00
- The classic Strawberry, Banana, Nutella & Powdered Sugar crepe!
- Pb&g Crepe Deluxe $15.00
- Such a yummy combination. Banana, Pecans, Haitian Peanut Butter & House-made Ginger Jam!
- Butta & Brown Suga Crepe $14.00
- Want something a little sweet. Try our Butter, Brown Sugar, Strawberries & Cinnamon crepe!
- Curry Chickpea Crepe $15.00
- For all my vegans! Try this crepe with coconut curry chickpeas, onion confit, and fresh spinach!
- Breakfast Sides
- Plantain Chips & Dip $5.00
- Plantain chips with our basil aioli
- Toast $4.00
- 2 slices of toast and butter
- Turkey Bacon $5.00
- Turkey Bacon
- Smoked Salmon $7.50
- Smoked Salmon (2 oz)
- Eggs $5.00
- 2 Eggs Battered
- Avocado $5.20
- A whole avocado
- Meal Bundles
- Vegan Sampler (available After 11am) $29.00
- Try our Vegan Sampler! Includes the famous Lakou Fried Mushroom Sandwich, a Jumbo Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie, and our 16 oz Ginger Pineapple Juice!
- Haitian Sampler (only Available After 11am) $33.00
- Want something traditional? Try our Haitian Sampler. Includes our Legim Plate, Haitian Cashew Brittle, and 16 oz Ginger Limeade!
- Swag
- Lakou Short Sleeve T-shirt $25.00
- Lakou Branded Short Sleeve T-Shirt.
- Lakou Long Sleeve T-shirt $29.00
- Lakou Branded Long Sleeve T-Shirt.
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