Antilles Cafe
1170 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Crema's Take
“This vibrant Caribbean-inspired café seamlessly blends Haitian and Dominican cultures into every thoughtfully crafted element, from their showstopping saltfish bahn mi to their signature citronade, creating an atmosphere where you genuinely feel at home the moment you walk in. Chef Erick and the team have built something special here—a place where excellent coffee and pastries pair perfectly with creative comfort food, and where regulars and newcomers alike linger long enough to actually connect over a meal that tastes like it was made with real care.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I had the pleasure of visiting Antilles Café with two friends, and it was easy to find. I really enjoyed the vibrant Caribbean atmosphere that represents both Haitian and Dominican cultures. The food was flavorful and delicious, and the drinks were especially good. With that…
My friend had been raving about the saltfish bahn mi and citronade so we pulled up and that's exactly what we had. You can tell right away when you taste food & drinks that have been thoughtfully crafted and tested before putting them on a menu. That sandwich was so well put…
A friend and I heard about this cafe on Instagram and stopped by to check it out. We got the Tostones and the Saltfish Bahn Mi. Both were great but the Bahn Mi stole the show. The combination of Caribbean and Vietnamese flavors was amazing. The staff is super friendly and…
This is a wonderful Cafe. I was able to try a pastry and the coffee both the coffee and the pastry was delicious. I hope to come back soon and try some of their lunch menu options because they sounded really good. The staff was extremely friendly and I really enjoyed getting to…
Walking into the shop I felt at home. Comfortable … is an understatement. Chef Erick greeted me with a measure of familiarity that left me feeling as though we’d known each other for forever. And, to say the least, his mastery of drinking making and presenting left me wanting to…
Crema Reviews
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