Stopped in this busy little place with my daughter & husband when we were on our way to the Weeksville Heritage Center for the Tulane information session. The coffee was good, the smoothies were excellent. My husband loved the Lakou delight, to which he had them add Kale, and my daughter loved the Crown Heights Classic. My husband and I shared a nutella crepe and enjoyed it. This was on October 13th. Forgive me for not writing the review sooner but our world fell apart on the 26th when my husband unexpectedly passed away. He really liked this place and was happy to find smoothies he enjoyed. read more

Lakou Cafe - Coffee menu, store front - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This cafe is so subtle and lowkey but the decor is beautiful and it stands out on its block. there's not a lot of Haitian food around but this spot has some great staples and helped me dip my foot in the culture! Their Kreole sandwiches make the best lunch and that ginger lemonade never misses a beat read more

Lakou Cafe - Kreyol Chicken Sandwich, Haitian Braised Veggie (Legim) Plate - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I'm not sure if the chef has changed from previous reviews but my meal was tasteless. I'm not a harsh critic of food but I was disappointed. I had the vegan platter, salmon, plantains, and sos pwa. The salmon was great and so was the sweet plantain and that's where it ended. The vegan platter was spicy and should be indicated on the menu. All I could taste was black pepper. The white rice was very bland. The sois pwa was watery and tasteless as well. Aside from the salmon and sweet plantain I could not complete my meal I wonder if the chef/cook is actually Haitian. read more

Lakou Cafe - Vegan Platter - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This cute little Haitian cafe is one of the only places in the borough serving kava, a natural root based drink that is a mood booster and alternative to booze. I've become very fond of the drink for the subtle feeling of euphoria I experience from it and the lack of hangover. Kava has an earthy taste that can be kind of bitter, and I appreciated that Lakou mixed theirs with fruity flavors and seltzer water for a fizzy and refreshing flavor profile. It was a nice way to introduce friends who don't imbibe alcohol to another social substance that put us all in great spirits, without any spirits. The space is cozy, with just a couple of tables inside and out front to enjoy their menu of smoothies, crepes, and Haitian small bites at. They even sell Lakou merch so you can go all Zizmorecore and rep your local businesses, who need our help now more than ever. Most of all I just hope they keep kava on their menu because there are fewer and fewer places to get my fix. read more

Once again ordered from here and it was delicious! I tried the "curry chickpea puff pastry" which is an unusual filling for Haitian patties but wow was it good! It was the perfect amt of filling and super tasty. I also tried the fried jackfruit platter which had a unique taste that I enjoyed. The rice was also cooked to perfection & so were the plantains. If you want a little spice add the pikliz to your dish. They have a new loyal customer! read more

Lakou Cafe - Savory Puff Pastry (vegan options available) - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Lakou is a cool spot. No doubt, that is easily evidenced by staring in and seeing all the active faces working on their laptops and drinking coffee or having treats, of which there are many. Would I even be able to get a seat? Thankfully, that's a yes. And one with a view of the entire cafe and entrance. I ordered the Lakou house smoothie, which has my two fave things as the base: pineapple and ginger. The woman serving me (pretty sure she's the owner) made it with extra mint, which I love. So refreshing while I did some work. I also got a veggie patty, but only chick pea was left, which was just okay. Lakou won't make my Brooklyn patty stop list as there were only about five chick peas in it. But, the crust was flaky and on-point. About an hour later, I was still hungry, and as my neighbor's sandwich looked good, I decided upon the Jerk Jackfruit Sandwich. Yooo, this sandwich was maaad goood! It wasn't too spicy, and the bread was perfectly crisp and buttery. The lettuce and pickled onions also provided the right kind of textures to make this ever so tasty. My only other negative is something that's kinda hard to control better - the open kitchen. But the vibe in here is so welcome that's the least of anything. I look forward to coming back, maybe trying some Haitian coffee and checking out some events. I'm glad I finally got an opportunity to support this business. read more

Lakou Cafe - the Lakou Delight Smoothie and a chickpea patty - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food was so fresh. Rice was a bit overcooked and the sos pwa was too puréed but ymmv. Did not expect vegetarian legume to be so good! Drinks were great too! read more

WOW WOW WOW. This place is AMAZING. Their meatballs are so meaty but vegan and their mushroom sandwich was amazing too! read more

Lakou Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was very disappointed with this place. My friend and I traveled from Queens to celebrate her birthday here due to the good reviews and interminable menu. Upon entry you are not greeted with a friendly cashier, she is quite the opposite. My friend and I have never tried Haitian food and had a few questions about the menu. The girl was nasty and rude, responding with one word answers. Not very helpful... There is no waitress service, even though they only have 3 tables in total.. So we had to get up and order everything ourselves. I told my friend I hope the food isn't as bad as the attitude, especially since we spent $70... What killed me was that all the dishes were served in tupperware containers and plastic utensils. I told the girl we were eating at the restaurant if that made a difference, which she replied with, it does not. The food was okay I was just expecting it to not resemble American food.. I was looking forward to trying Diri djondjon since I believed that was a staple dish. So I was sad when we received white rice. I wanted to love this place but it fucking sucked. I apologized so many times to my friend for celebrating her birthday at such a shitty place.. I do NOT recommend this place at all. My Haitian friends even laughed at me when I showed them our food, saying I did not go to a Haitian place... if you see a light-skin girl with brown twists, just leave!!! read more

Lakou Cafe - roasted Half Chicken Plate Chickpea / Jackfruit (Tony's Plate) - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I am never in this area but today I donated blood around the block. I researched some good food and it brought me here! Love it. Great job!

The food was AMAZING!!!!!!! and the was an issues with my order and IMMEDIATELY they corrected the problem! I received a call from the owner who was OUTSTANDING! I will definitely be ordering from here again and again !!!!! This is good aer at its finest!!!! BRAVO WELL DONE !!! YUMMYYYYYYYYY!!! read more

Ordered the jerk jackfruit sandwich, chai latte, and a chickpea pastry. First time trying jackfruit-- it's a little hard to describe (some people describe it as having a chicken-like consistency but personally I didn't think it tasted anything like meat; maybe closer to really tender artichoke hearts?). Sandwich flavors meshed really well together. Chai latte is really good, would recommend. As for the chickpea pastry, I liked the filling but thought the pastry itself was kinda meh. read more

Lakou Cafe - Jerk Jack Sandwich (Vegan) - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best fried chicken sandwich of my life. Perfectly crunchy, toasty bread and the most delicious sauce (don't know what sauce it was). I would come here again the next time I'm in the area. Friendly staff and good music selection too. read more

Lakou Cafe - Fried chicken sandwich. Best ever. - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A lovely, friendly, cozy spot with plenty of vegan options (although I love meat lol). I loved the chicken sandwich - it was huge - and also enjoyed a tasty cocktail. They happily accommodated a drop in visit by 16 of us. Highly recommend! read more

One of my go to spots for coffee break. When here, I always order an iced coffee, or vegan cookie. The baristas are friendly and they always know my order! The decor is very sultry and welcoming. Additionally, they have breakfast and lunch specials. This Cafe serves many purposes: you can have a cup of coffee at the bar, get some work done on your laptop, or have a quick catch up session with a friend. On occasions they play movies. Im really a fan of this chill spot. I highly recommend! read more

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I'm not even vegan/vegetarian but this mushroom sandwich was so good. The flavors and texture was on point. Well seasoned and balanced. Will be back very soon. read more

The spinach and strawberry salad I had was refreshing and left me feeling light and satisfied.

Delicious Haitian food with many vegan options. The pikliz and epis are delicious, and the jerk jackfruit and curry chickpeas was a perfect match. I only hope they open a branch somewhere closer to the Upper East Side. read more

PLEASE learn how to make matcha. If you're going to charge $6 for a beverage at least make it right. I'm giving 5 stars bc this is the first time I've ever had an issue at this place but that drink WASN'T it. Also, it was sweet & I didn't ask for any sugar or simple syrup. If sugar is already in the matcha then please let customers know. read more

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The food is alright, the price of the food is expensive and you will wait a long time for your food. The patty hardly has anything in it, you have more pastry then anything and for the size it's not worth the price. They get three stars because the customer service was good. read more

So bomb, food is really fresh and the customer service is great! I had an iced matcha and it was really good. Also, their dressing for the salad is to die for! I will definitely be coming back! Black owned, delicious fresh food, good music and great customer service. read more

Lakou Cafe - Fried Mushroom Sandwich w/ Side Salad and Plantain Chips (vegan) - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been meaning to update this for a while, I'm here regularly for the chai lattes (it really is best in the city!). I live in the area and was searching for a kale Caesar salad and saw lakou makes there's with a twist - I ordered mine with shrimp. I do not even like salad and I ate the entire thing. It is not your average Caesar salad by any means. I also have had the chicken and chickpea Pattie's and enjoy those when I'm in a rush and need something to eat with my latte. read more

Love this place, the crepes are really filling and taste so good (def recommend the chickpea curry one) and the coffee was also really good. Lots of vegan and non-vegetarian options. Indoor and outdoor seating are both nice read more

Lakou Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food is ON POINT. I ordered the seared herb salmon filet with rice, sos Pwa and sautéed kale. Yummy, yummy yummy! I also ordered the green goddess smoothie! Whatever that green spicy sauce is that they give you on the side is delicious too! read more

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I came for New Years just to get soup joumou. Which is a pumpkin soup Haitians have for Independence Day(January 1st). This cafe was pretty packed for Wednesday. They have coffees, crepes and more. The soup joumou was pretty decent and it had the right amount of pepper. My cousin had the bagel Fromage which had three cheeses, salmon, eggs and onions. It was delicious and hearty. They also sell Haitian peanut butter and other Haitian treats. I actually came here about a month ago and got a delicious potato soup which without a doubt will but it again. Therefore, I must come back to try their other foods and also their events. I love supporting local small businesses. read more

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A beautiful, almost mythical afro futuristic vibe cafe in crown heights! I can't sing enough praises about this cafe, I am in love! I'm not sure if the owner or the staff or Haitian, but that's clearly the inspiration here. They sell a mix of American food with accents of Haitian culture. For example you can have a PB&J sandwich, but it's Haitian peanut butter (which I'm told is a little spicy) and ginger instam of grape jelly. The also had soup joumou (or Haitian freedom soup) for the soup of the week in early January. I've had their bagel with lox and their egg and fromage bagel and crepe and both are delicious. I get the cold brew sometimes and it's good. What I love is the decor. The art is fantastic and I've seen some pieces for sale. Truly worth coming to just check that out. They also have a long couch like bench and various tables for working, or just having a chat, or waiting for your food. I see people working here all the time. My one gripe is the waiting time. Whether I order one cup of cold brew or I order three drinks and two sandwiches I'll be waiting for a WHILE. The staff are friendly, so I never rush anyone (I'm also never in a rush when I go here) so I don't mind the waiting. But if you're thinking of stopping in here for something quick, I'd think again about that decision. read more

Lakou Cafe - The salmon with onion confit crepe - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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New neighorhood staple. I have been here over 30 times for coffee and other items. They never dissapoint. Today I had the pb and g crepe, which includes hatian peanut butter. It was sweet, spicy, and delicious! The space is a pleasant place for relaxing, calm conversation or work. The baristas are very friendly and ready to help. I highly recommend making this part of your daily or weekly routine. read more

Lakou Cafe - PB and g deluxe crepe - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Beautiful Haitian food never disappoints. Thank God they're open on the 4th of July. Stuck at home, sick, and pregnant I needed something to give me back some life and strength. I got the veggie legim plate with side of beet potato salad and vegan soup joumou. Everything is delicious and perfectly seasoned and cooked. You can also have beef, chicken, or shrimp in certain dishes so they are flexible. I love to support black owned business and this one is worthy of every cent. Thank you Lakou Cafe ! read more

Lakou Cafe - Vegan legim stew, white rice, beet potato salad, side of plantains. Soup joumou (vegan), codfish pastry and complementary banana bread. - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Omgggg! When I say amazing just tried the food for dinner, been eying this spot on Uber eats trying out vegan restaurants and marking down my faves. Lakou Cafe thank you ! Everything was amazing I have no complaints at all, in fact if I could give an extra star I would. Food: The food came nice and still hot, this was a plus because it's hard to do that especially with Uber eats. Every single thing we ate was seasoned to perfection, from the legim, to the vegan boulette that YOU MUST DIP IN THE GREEN SAUCE-- SB: it will change your life ! Wish I knew the name of the green sauce, I would honestly order a jar or two ( it had a cilantro creamy lime vibe to it) The pikliz was on point as well went great with everything, the green and sweet plantains were super good as well as the sos pwa. I would highly suggest this restaurant, have never been in person but would love to go in person and try out the cafe experience. Only thing we were sad about was the forgotten vegan chocolate chip cookie, we all know dessert is everyone's fave. For the amazing food and full bellies we were still satisfied. Thank you for the wonderful vegan food, keep it coming ! read more

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I took a walk through my hood and found this place. Umm, it's going to be my new go-to spot. The food was great, the juices were great, and I like the outdoor space. It's also good to see some yummy vegan options like the PB&G crepes! read more

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Looking to see what was around and came across this cafe and was not disappointed. I got the power punch, which help me get through the rest of my work day and the smell of food was definitely here. I cannot wait to return to try something else! read more

Such a joy of a place! Came on a rainy Sunday for brunch and had a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The space is bright and inviting, there is plenty of seating and the menu is straightforward. I got a seasoned chicken sandwich which was delicious and my friend got the jerk jackfruit crepe. I had never tried jackfruit before and I tasted a bite-wow! So flavorful and has the texture of meat. Will definitely get that next time! We also had the pepper sauce which is *hot* but a perfect condiment. The ginger tea here is strong and I swear it cured my cold! It's some sort of magic elixir for sure! Prices are reasonable and I loved the community feel-they host events and game nights. Service was kind and prompt! The owner of Lakou is a Haitian-American woman who is fly and fierce! She often is behind the counter working so say hi the next time you go. So wonderful to support a black woman owned business in Crown Heights-would highly recommend! *full disclosure* The owner is a friend of mine from law school but I paid for my meal and my opinions are my own! read more

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Made to order fried chicken, fresh plantain chips, spinach puff pastry, and squash soup. Such incredible food and so yummy when you get to sit and eat it all up at once. Thick soup that is seasoned so well that I had to share with my friend just to confirm. The fried chicken is so crunchy and consistently flavorful throughout the meal that you know you've made critical decisions. read more

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Came in for a delicious cup of coffee after seeing this was a Creole/Haitian spot, and fell in love with the super friendly staff and excellent music. I came back and ordered their jackfruit crepe with spinach and red onions. The crepe itself was perfectly made, but the filling was oddly watery, which didn't have the most pleasant texture. Overall it was still a solid meal, but I will be coming back to try more of their menu. They offer a wide range of foods to appeal to everyone, lots of vegan options right alongside the fried chicken, for example. Their Kreyol shimp entree and coconut curry crepe also sound good. They have one or two patio tables set up outside last I went. read more

Lakou Cafe - Jackfruit crepe - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Terrible service, very slow . Very very SLOW .... Smell so bad in this place !!!! Highly no recommend

Love the atmosphere there, had the opportunity to meet the owner. She was a wonderful host, telling me about the activities that they organize on some Friday nights after closing the shop. I love the fact that there is a coffee shop serving products straight from the motherland Haiti like Bonbon Lakay and many more. Showcasing some paintings of some local artist is so supportive. Definitely should give it a try for brunch one of those days, that's my suggestion to anyone. read more

Lakou Cafe - Menu - Vegan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute little cafe with a small but delicious selection of Caribbean food. Takeaway seemed to take a little longer than predicted but the staff where perfectly nice and had our order ready within five minutes of arriving. Definitely more of an in and out spot as it is all counter service. read more

Freaking Delicious! The strawberry smoothie DELICIOUS The Fried chicken sandwich DELICIOUS Avocado Toast DELICIOUS Turkey BLT you guessed it! DELICIOSO! read more

A great destination for Haitian food, and inviting and accessible even to those who are trying it for the very first time. Everything I tried tasted delicious, and the ingredients were very fresh. I enjoyed the Haitian chicken, which was served with a delicious green sauce and picked cabbage, which were perfect compliments, along with rice and two hot sides of your choice. I also enjoyed the kava limeade as well. I will definitely be returning again. read more

I had the Codfish & Chickpea Patties. They were mid. Chickpea patty was very vinegary. Codfish patty didn't have much flavor. The Cashier was not pleasant, seemed as if she was annoyed to be at work. (short light skinned woman with a little bun) very rude. Overall experience was a 0/10 would not recommend. read more