You get proper value here. Each dish was properly executed. Bonbon Lakay immediately grabbed my interest. The restaurant combines quality, affordability, and speed. We're committed to returning soon. read more

Stopped by since I was in park slope. I'm always eating/giving my money towards Thai food, why not a black business!! Anyways I purchased 3 things for $17. Pricy af to me but hey. The baked Pattie with chicken wasn't baked/cooked completely. Had my mother gagging. We literally had to put it in the toaster to brown up & cook. After it was toasted she stated she didn't like it. Bland. I think for the price make the baked Pattie's slightly bigger to stand out from other pattie shops. Idk. The fried herring pattie which is basically pate kode was delicious. Oily. But delicious. I would of thought the lady at register tell me there's egg in it. She described it as a regular patty but fried. Luckily! I'm NOT ALLERGIC to egg. Literally on the first bite there was an boiled egg. The size is massive and the Pattie was filled to the brim with herring. As I bit down into it, sausage and cabbage were towards the bottom. Surprisingly it all came together. Nice taste. The Haitian fudge wasn't authentic. Tasted purely sugar and artificial. Sucks because it's so expensive for a small a$$ piece and I was craving it. Also BTW. Cremas ice cream is discontinued according to lady at register. I wanted to try. Welp read more

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This is such a cute Haitian bakery/cafe! I like that they include some modern twists to the traditional patty with fillings like oxtail & legume. The patties are light and flaky, and not overly greasy. Staff were friendly & they have seating where you can hang out or get some work done. I do think the patties are slightly overpriced - some at $5 each when other bakeries charge ~$2 so beware of that. They also have some delicious baked items & I recommend trying the guava cake (also overpriced at $8 a slice). Other than that, I do see myself going back to try some of their actual food items hopefully soon! read more

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Tried Bonbon Lakay for the first time a week and a half ago. It's a super cute spot and the counter person was super super kind and sweet. Unfortunately the food fell short. This is not an attempt to bash a small business but to help improve. The pumpkin soup had no flavor and was missing some sort of salt. I bought a small and there was a huge piece of cabbage with the core attached so after I took it out there was hardly any soup . The cabbage with the inedible core took up almost half the space. 9 dollars. The mini rum cake has no rum flavor and was dry. 4 dollars The Haitian beef patty didn't taste Haitian. The meat tasted more like the meat put into empanadas. But instead in. A phyllo crust. It was missing spice. Finally the griot taco was outstanding. The flavors really came together. I wish it was larger for the 6 dollar price point. Overall it's a cute spot. A little expensive for what you get but Im sure the location drives the prices. read more

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I finally decided to try this place after walking by it dozens of times and I wish I did sooner. The veggie bouillon is delicious and I've been craving it almost every day since I've had it. The veggies were expertly cooked and tender and the legume patty was large and delicious and a steal at $3 during lunch. I've since returned for the pumpkin soup and spinach patty which I didn't enjoy quite as much but were still good. Great place to stop for lunch or a patty to snack on. Clearly labeled vegan options which I always appreciate read more

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One of my favorite spots in the neighborhood! I recently rented out the space for my birthday, and it was perfect for a low-key party. Everyone liked the food (chicken patties and legume patties), but they especially raved about the passion fruit limeade! Rain kept us indoors, but there's a cute patio in back where you can eat/host your event. Plus, Eddie and Mel were so kind and good to work with to plan the party. When they're open I definitely recommend stopping in for a quick lunch or snack -- all the patties I've tried are delicious, as is the guava grilled cheese. The gede (double chocolate) cookie is a great treat, especially when paired with the Haitian hot chocolate. I'm not sure what spices are in there but they're so good! read more

Bonbon Lakay - Griot and plantains, soursop limeade, and a slice of cake - Desserts Near Me

I'm going to keep this one short and sweet. Did an event in the backyard here recently, and it was great. The staff was insanely friendly and accommodating, and the food was quite good as well. Most of the people who were at the event said they'd walked by or just grabbed a coffee, but after the gathering said they'd come back for food. I suggest trying the fried chicken, nice size portion, fried well, and the griot was quite good as well. If you order fries, ask for them well done, they were seasoned very well, but for me, could have used an extra 60 seconds in the fryer. I will def be back. read more

I was walking by and noticed the beautiful signs, tropical colors, and decided to go inside. To my surprise it's a Haitian bakery, so cool to see one on this side of Brooklyn! I had the cremas ice cream and it was sooooo good. I got a free tasting of cremas and added it to the ice cream. They also have a sweet plantain based ice cream which tasted really good too. They also serve some food, light bites, I saw patties, fritay, soup, among other things on the menu. I'm excited to come back and try more things out. The service was super friendly and the music/ambiance was good too. read more

Bonbon Lakay - Original Cremas Ice Cream Scoop (contains alcohol) with a free sample of cremas on the side - Desserts Near Me

Ordered a rum cake on their website. They called me to confirm with the details just in case if I had any special requests. My Jamaican Girlfriend loved it. Definitely killed it with the soaked run raisins. Was able to pick up my order at the store. Lovely to see that they came from an online shop to having a location to find those products that bring you back home. If you stop by, give a try to the Kremas Ice Cream. You will leave for sure with a pint. Also loved the new flavor of the real "peanut butter taste " from back home in ice cream. Love supporting my small business owners in my community, especially one striving to be better every day . Love the small location where they are located, i would recommend anyone local visiting the store ; come during the weekend so you can benefit from the farmers market across the street. read more

Grabbed lunch at Bonbon Lakay on Friday afternoon. A great spot for a coffee and an affordable and tasty meal. Quality: Bonbon Lakay fills the void of Haitian food in the area. They serve very strong coffee, an assortment of specialty baked goods, and a few more substantial dishes. I was very happy with my coffee, and the Griot & Plantains was fantastic, though I would have liked a bit more heat from the pikliz. I also ordered a few Baked Pates. The portion of pastry to filling was a bit off, but the fillings were great. I think the sweet Guava & Cheese was best I tried, but the Beef and Oxtail were good as well. Quantity: The food is all large portions. Value: $5 for an Iced Coffee. $8 for Griot & Plantains. $3-$8 for the Baked Pates. Ambiance: Bonbon Lakay is a small cafe located in Park Slope. It has a very colorful design out front that is impossible to miss. Once inside they have an ordering counter near the entrance, and then a few tables and chairs further back. They also have a backyard area, but it was rainy so I did not venture to check it out. R&B music played over the speakers and warm baking smells filled the space. Crowd: I was the only customer on Friday afternoon. Service: So unbelievably friendly. Truly want every guest to have a lovely experience. Parking: Limited parking out front. read more

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Great Haitian restaurant (that also doubles as an ice cream shop and a coffee shop/store). Lovely backyard. Tried the pork sliders before, and came back for the fried chicken lunch. Perfect in every way! Staff is excellent! read more

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Hi. I wanted so much to like this spot. But this is the first time in a long while that a dining experience actually made me furious. We stopped in on the way to an event to order patties, a drink, and soup. It took over an hour to get our order. They tried to sell my patties to another customer - and I had to interrupt and ask them to please get my patties out of the warmer - this was 30 minutes into me waiting. I had to ask for my drink a couple times. Then 45 minutes into it, I had enough and begged for my soup. Unfortunately I never got the soup so I asked for a refund. They couldn't figure out how to refund me. Eventually we were able to get the refund in cash. And yes, the oxtail patty was $8 and had more bones that meat in it... so a definite no. read more

The black rice was delicious and well seasoned. It was a star at my office potluck. I'll definitely pay them another visit.

Thank you Ruva for an amazing experience. The food is off the hook. Fresh, seasoned well and you will eat every last bite. Everyone is warm and welcoming. We will be back soon read more

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My parents were telling me I had to try this place as we are Haitian and they check out places in BK for me to try before they visit. Me and my wife got there around 1130am on Sunday. They had one person working the register. There was a line and the woman at the top of the line was taking an extraordinary long time with her order. I think she bought food AND a Haitian flag. Anyway, I noticed there was not a lot of selection left and my wife and I had to pray the the last of the codfish pate wasn't taken before we got to the register. It was only 11:30am!!! We were lucky and my wife got one codfish and I got one herring and a chicken pate. They also had an early bird special so we got our food at a discount. Maybe that accounted for the lack of inventory. We were excited and even took a picture outside to share with my parents as prof we visited. Well we tried the pate and let's say way more dough than meat. The ratio was so off I figured I was just eating flaky pastry with maybe a prize inside. Like my cousin joked... how many bites does it take to get to the center of a pate. Those who know the tootsie pop theme song know what I'm talking about. I was full because of all the bread I ate. So it was not the best experience but the place is clean the service is nice, but the food that we ate was just mid or adequate. Probably not going back as I can get better pate in BedStuy at Grand Champs without having to travel all the way to Park Slope. read more

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Issa no from me. I wanted to love this place and support my culture but it just didn't hit the mark. The patties were too flaky, and the cod was dry inside of it. The guava grilled cheese had good flavor but the bread was so hard after sitting for all of 45 min. There's no way the sandwich was made with fresh bread. I would love to try something else but overall disappointed for now. read more

The best authentic Haitian food I've had in Brooklyn! I ordered the djon djon rice bowl with griot, it was flavorful and filling! And I can't forget about the cremas ice cream, amazing! You can also purchase some Haitian goods. Highly recommended and will be back soon! read more

Wow! I was attracted to this bakery because of its colorful signage and a strong desire to help a hopefully worthy small business. Little did I expect the chicken patty and pork taco too be amazing. The patty was wonderfully buttery and flaky on the outside and tasty on the inside. The pork taco had a sweet plantain and a slice of avocado drizzled with a cream sauce. I would recommend ordering ahead because it it is a small shop and was made to order.The owners and staff were lovely as well. read more

I loveee this place like you cannot go wrong with it. Whether you're coming in for a full meal, something light to go, a date, a meeting, afternoon to yourself, etc. The legume special, djon djon rice, guava grilled cheese, fritay, patties... truly everything is so good and where else can you find things like cremas ice cream and dous makos bars? Just call in advance to make sure you go on the days your favorite things on the menu are available! But go anyway because whatever is on the menu will be good. Also they have events! If there's gonna be a DJ do not miss it... read more

A sweet little place for when you want something different. Personable owners who let you sample their goods (especially helpful when you know nothing about the cuisine!). I got the the cod and smoked herring patties to go, and both were excellent, with flaky pastry as good as a croissant. Will go back to try more! read more

Amazing experience here , the owner is so nice and welcoming ! Had the griot here , so good ! Love their passion fruit juice as well ... worth every dollar read more

Finally a great new addition to park slope! From baked goods, tasty drinks, delicious patties and other mouth watering dishes.. Oh! & let me not forget their unique Cremas ice cream flavors!! This is a gem and should never leave park slope!!! To top it off the staff is wonderful and friendly!!! My husband who is Haitian was mainly mind blown of their cremas ice cream! They can count on my family and I as returning customers!! Thank you for bringing new flavors and sharing their culture! read more

Bonbon Lakay - Almost a little of everything on the menu! - Desserts Near Me

I was so excited for this place when I discovered it. Close to my gym. Being an Haitian American, you have to go a little far for Haitian food or quick bites. But this place didn't disappoint. read more

What more can I say about this Park Slope gem? This place is absolutely pristine. Both in ambiance and in fare. The patties there are what patties are supposed to be. Soft, flaky crust with a proportionate amount of filling. Unlike other places that serve a teaspoon of filling and the rest is all crust. They give you a balanced amount of filling from end to end. My favorite is the herring party, it's as Haitian as it gets. Delicious and mouthwatering. Yummmmm read more

So my boyfriend and I tried this to support my cousin Okhela and her tasty Caribbean sauces that are available to purchase and boy this is a hidden gem; we had the beef and chicken Patties; flaky warm and delish! I had the griot tacos with bon bon sauce; the flavors coming together was amazing it was a party literally in my mouth seriously tasty!! I also had a bite of the Haitian burger with seasoned fries; and fried Oreos; tooooooooo yummy! The service was absolutely wonderful and the girls and owner were so gracious for our company; I'm so happy that this place like this exists as far as quality and representing my beautiful Haitian culture. We will absolutely be back!!! Thank you ladies for making this experience amazing!!! We will definitely be back to eat more yumminess!! read more

They catered a small party I had at my home. The service was prompt, efficient and friendly and the food was delicious! I recommend them if you like Haitian food! Bon bagay! read more

The patties are amazing and the service is great! A wonderful neighborhood spot that I would definitely recommend. The garden out back is great as well. read more

If you are looking for authentic Haitian sweets and delicious food, hands down, this is your place!! I had seen a few friends recommend this place, and became eager to visit. I'm a Brooklyn born and bred Haitian, so encountering a great restaurant/pastry shop is few and far in between. I came to visit with my aunt back in May, and my aunt was in shock by the wide selection of goodies they had. She went crazy buying their goodies. Haha. We not only bought pastries, we tried their Haitian ice creams, which were delicious, and even sat down to eat. Their cuisine is excellent!! In terms of service, I can tell you this place is one of only two Haitian establishments I can honestly say know good service. Not to mention the diversity in clientele here as well. They know how to cater to Haitians and non-Haitians alike, which is a beautiful thing. It is not that big of place, but that doesn't matter, cause it's the experience of it all that keep people coming back. What I love most is that it's a black woman owned, and operated establishment. The owner's mom and sister and very much involved in all aspects of the place, even down to the cooking. They treat their patrons really, really well, and even upon my first visit, I could tell this little spot is a neighborhood staple - that was mainly due to the lines I saw outside. If this isn't convincing enough for you visit, I don't know what it is! But for me, it's a 10/10!!! read more

If you want to relive Haitian memories, this is a Time Capsule. They have everything from fritay, amidon, kokiyòl, langue de beuf, you name it. Just go! read more

Super cute new place for Haitian bites and ice cream in park slope. Friendly staff... griot taco was good. Perfectly crisp pork and plantains; pikliz had a nice balance of flavors. Can't wait to try the Haitian patties and bouyon next time. according to the owner, they will have a back patio for outdoor space open soon. read more

The most flakey Haitian patty I've ever had... this place is so homey and the most kind people ever. The food and ice creams are amazing, definately try it! read more

I loved this little Haitian cafe/bakery! The indoor dining area is cozy and inviting; there is a large garden out back but it was very cold the day I stopped by so I didn't check that out. I had a light and flaky vegetable patty: more like a pasty than a Jamaican patty, flavorful and not at all greasy, and a cup of good strong coffee that came in a lovely China cup. My friend had the rum raisin cake and a scoop of guava ice cream. I'm not a guava fan but I took a small taste and the texture was super creamy. Her cake was so good I had to get a slice for myself! It had just the right amount of rum that was off-set by frosting that wasn't too sugary. The ladies working there couldn't have been friendlier or mor attentive. I can't wait to go back and try some of the other offerings. They also had some interesting looking sauces, spices, and coffees for sale that require further investigation! read more