Julia V.
12/24/2025
Offering delicious and flavorful Haitian comfort food tucked away in the heart of Brooklyn, Lakou gave me my first delicious taste of Haitian cuisine. I ordered the vegan platter whose black...
Lakou Cafe
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195 Utica Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Lakou Cafe is a Haitian-American fusion cafe located in Weeksville, Brooklyn (the first historically black neighborhood in Brooklyn). Our menu consists of espresso-based drinks, smoothies, coffee, juices, sandwiches, salads, crepes, and plates. We have a vegan-friendly menu, where about half of our food items are vegan. Additionally, we are known for our rotating art, community activism, and fun events to bring the community together. We also offer Haitian catering services to the nearby areas including corporate event catering, and more. Ultimately, we aim to be an oasis in Brooklyn where residents can gather to nourish their bodies and souls. Visit Lakou Cafe for the best Caribbean-American fusion food and Haitan bites in Brooklyn!
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4.5(172)
Karina R.
10/16/2025
I've ordered from Lakou Café twice now, and each time has been a wonderful experience. As a vegetarian, I'm always on the lookout for places with solid meat-free options, and this spot definitely...
Desiree F.
8/24/2025
I stopped into this restaurant for dinner! When I arrived I parked right in front of the restaurant. I walked into a cute cafe. I was greeted and sat and we ordered: Barancourt Flight Fatiman's...
Cindy J.
11/21/2025
Lakou Café was such a delight while I was in New York. The restaurant has so many great options but what I love about it was the fusion aspect of it. They had different options outside of the...
Xenia M.
8/5/2025
There is so much to love about Lakou Cafe! I've been wanting to try this place for the longest and finally got the chance to this weekend. The ambiance here is so chill and has elements of...
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