Akara House Cafe
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About
Akara House Café is a pocket-sized, all-vegan Nigerian spot at 642 Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights. Opened in 2022 by Lagos-born chef Funso Akinya, the café reimagines West African street food with Brooklyn flair: think pillowy honey-bean akara fritters tucked into brioche buns with pickles and vegan cheese, smoky jollof rice platters, suya-spiced plantains, and ginger-zinged lemonade made in-house. Everything is cooked to order with natural ingredients—no soy, tofu, Impossible™ or Beyond™—so the menu stays hearty, fresh, and 100 % plant-based. Afro-beat playlists, friendly counter service, and the aroma of sizzling fritters give the compact space an upbeat, come-as-you-are vibe, whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or catering for a crew. In short: bold West African flavor, Brooklyn energy, and feel-good vegan comfort food all under one tiny roof.
