Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month, Sweet Sundays Café opens second Brooklyn location

With a previous location located in Flatbush, Sweet Sundays Café & Eatery is expanding its footprint in Brooklyn with the grand opening of its second location at 1034 Nostrand Avenue, marking both a business expansion and a meaningful celebration during Caribbean American Heritage Month.

The new café officially opened on Saturday, June 20, in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood, bringing the brand’s signature breakfast, brunch, lunch, and catering services to a new community. This addition marks a significant milestone for the growing local business, which has built a loyal following for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse menu offerings. 

The opening introduced customers to standout menu items that quickly became favorites, including the Kremas French Toast, Kremas Latte, and Kremas Chai Latte. The French Toast and the Signature Drinks highlight Haitian culinary influence through kremas (or cremas), a traditional Haitian holiday drink made with coconut, sweetened milk, warm spices, citrus zest, and rum. The customers at the opening praised the unique flavor profile, describing it as richer, creamier, and distinctly reflective of Haitian tradition.

“I think it’s very delicious,” one customer said while trying the Kremas French Toast. “I can taste the difference, it’s creamier, kind of a thicker sweetness, almost like cake sweetness.”

For the Caribbean owners Debbie Louis and Felix Cesar, the expansion is both a business achievement and a cultural celebration. For the occasion to take place during Caribbean American Heritage Month adds additional meaning, as the café showcases Caribbean flavors and honors the community’s heritage through its menu and presence in Brooklyn.

“Two and a half years ago, we opened our doors with a dream rooted in community, culture, and the belief that food brings people together,” Debbie Louis and Felix Cesar said in a statement. “Whether it’s a traditional NYC staple like a Bacon Egg and Cheese, a Haitian American twist like a Griot Panini, or our viral Kremas Latte, every dish we serve represents a corner of our identity. Food is the heartbeat of our culture, and we have poured our hearts into proving it. As we celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month, we are proud to open our second location. As a husband-and-wife duo, this milestone is a testament to every guest who made us feel at home, every ancestor whose recipes live on in our kitchen, and every flavor that raised us. This isn’t just a new location, it’s the legacy we are building together.” 

In attendance at the event were Council Member Farah Louis; District Leader Anthony Beckford; Josue Pierre, co-founder of Rogers Burgers; Ethan Norville, chair of Brooklyn Community Board 9; and Randy Peers, president and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, alongside other supporters from the community.

“This is more than a business expansion; this is a testament to vision, perseverance, and the power of community and support,” Louis said in a statement at the Grand Opening of Sweet Sundays Café. “When I think about Sweet Sundays, I think about a comfortable place for the community to fellowship while enjoying a tasty meal and Felix’s favorite Kremas Chai Latte that people travel from Long Island just to experience.”

Beckford presented the owners of Sweet Sundays Café with a Certificate of Recognition in honor of the grand opening of their second location. It is a tribute that recognizes the café’s expansion as “a clear example of business development and Black ownership.” 

“Business ownership is powerful. Today we’re not just cutting a ribbon, we are opening a door of opportunity for the business and for all the people that work here,” Louis said.

Pierre said Rogers Burgers celebrated opening of Sweet Sunday’s second location “because we believe deeply in supporting fellow Flatbush-born businesses.”

“Their growth is a reminder that our neighborhoods value quality food, exceptional customer service, and entrepreneurs who invest in their communities,” Pierre said. “Every small business success story creates jobs, inspires others, and strengthens Brooklyn as a whole.”

The extension comes at a time of significant change in Flatbush and surrounding neighborhoods, where residents have raised concerns about redevelopment and the closure of longtime small businesses. Over the past year, several small businesses have shut down or been displaced, and many community members say these shifts are reshaping the character and culture of the neighborhood.

In contrast, Sweet Sundays’ growth stands out as a symbol of resilience and opportunity for Black-owned businesses in Brooklyn. While many local entrepreneurs face challenges tied to rising rents and redevelopment pressures, the café’s rise represents continued investment in the community and a commitment to staying rooted in Brooklyn’s evolving landscape.

The owners say the goal remains simple: more coffee, more flavor, and more Sweet Sundays for Brooklyn.