Emma’s Torch in Brooklyn, NY

Carroll Gardens Cafe

About the Original

What began as a cafe & learning center in a quiet hamlet of Brooklyn in 2016, has become a beloved neighborhood destination and the heart of our mission-based hospitality brand. Our menu draws from our students’ cultures, our team’s culinary upbringing, and our Brooklyn roots.

Breakfast Lunch Brunch On the Go Pastries Coffee & Teas From the Bar Pantry

Served from 8AM - 3PM

Egg & Cheese Biscuit (vt)

Scrambled egg & cheddar cheese on our famous buttermilk biscuit

$11.25

Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit

Sausage, scrambled egg & cheddar cheese on our famous buttermilk biscuit

$11.25

Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit

housemade bacon, scrambled egg & cheddar cheese on our famous buttermilk biscuit

$11.25

Breakfast Wrap (vt)

Scrambled egg, potatoes, peppers & tomato mayonnaise

$13.50 (poached egg +$2)

Avocado Toast (v)

Ciabatta, garlic, lime, dried & pickled chilies, radish, lemon, cilantro

$13.50 (poached egg +$2)

Red Pepper Feta & Egg Sandwich

Shakshuka, feta, scrambled eggs, ciabatta

Mushroom, Caramelized Onion, and Goat Cheese Omelette

Seared cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, goat cheese, mustard vinaigrette, mixed greens, grilled ciabatta

Coconut Yogurt & Granola (v, gf)

Housemade preserves, cherry almond granola & maple syrup

Served from 8AM - 3PM

$14.50

Hoppin' John Fritter Salad (v)

Cauliflower, savoy cabbage, pickled carrots & sweet cider vinaigrette

$14.50

$15

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Creamy shaved vegetable slaw, harissa mayonnaise on a brioche bun

$15

Black-Eyed Pea Hummus (v, gf)

Marinated black-eyed peas, dried chilies

Curried Squash Soup (v)

Toasted pumpkin seeds, coconut milk, grilled baguette

Brussels Sprout Salad (v)

Shaved brussels sprouts, roasted sweet potato, red onion, farro, maple vinaigrette, dried cherries

Hand-Cut Fries (v, gf)

Salted or Seasoned, with choice of: ketchup, spicy mayo, harissa mayo, tomato mayo

$0.50 additional sauce

Served Weekends Only from 8AM - 3PM

$18

Shakshuka with Eggs (vt, gf)

Rich tomato gravy, crispy rice & soft poached eggs

$18

Shakshuka with Chickpeas (v, gf)

Rich tomato gravy, crispy rice, crispy chickpeas & tahini

$18

$16

Breakfast Bowl (gf)

Scrambled eggs, grits, home fries, house-smoked bacon

$16

Classic French Toast

Vanilla custard, butter, maple syrup

Sweet Potato Pancake

Spiced sweet potato pancake, toasted pecans, salted maple butterscotch, whipped creme fraiche

Steak & Eggs (gf)

Sunny side up egg, grilled barbecue spiced skirt steak, broccoli rabe, pickled shallot

Ready 8AM - 3PM

$13

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Chicken breast, romaine, croutons, Caesar dressing (contains anchovy & raw egg)

$13

$9.25

Black-Eyed Pea Hummus Wrap (v)

Cucumber, radish, cabbage, pickled chili

$9.25

Autumn Squash Wrap

Roasted squash, whipped ginger ricotta, pickled shallot, baby arugula, balsamic reduction

Ready 8AM - 3PM

Smoked Cheddar Broccoli Tart

Blueberry Muffin (gf)

Cinnamon Bun

$4.50

Morning Glory Muffin

$4.50

Chocolate Chip Cookie

$5.25

Buttermilk Biscuit with Preserves

$5.25

$0.80

Mini Vegan Banana Bread

$0.80

Mini Blueberry Muffin

$0.80

Fudge Brownie Bite

*May be served hot or iced

$3.75

Drip Coffee

Eldorado medium roast

$3.75

Cold Brew

Eldorado coffee steeped for 24 hours

Drink of the Month

Rotating espresso-based beverage

Espresso*

Double shot of espresso, served black

$4.75

Latte*

Espresso with 6oz steamed milk

$4.75

Cappuccino*

Espresso with 4oz steamed milk and foam

$4.75

Cortado*

Equal parts espresso and steamed milk

$4.75

$4.50

Americano*

Espresso and hot water

$4.50

Hawaij Mocha*

Hawaij hot cocoa, espresso, steamed milk

Thuʼs Golden Latte*

Agave, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper

$4.25

Hawaij Spice Hot Cocoa*

Yemeni spice blend

$4.25

$3.50

Tea

amber assam black | supertwist green | hibiscus mint

$3.50

$4.75

House-made Chai*

black tea, ginger, cardamom, cloves, fennel

$4.75

$3.50

Iced Tea

amber assam black | hibiscus mint

$3.50

Matcha Latte*

Kyoto matcha with steamed milk

$3.50

Housemade Lemonade

$3.50

Arnold Palmer

Iced black tea & lemonade

$3.50

$2.75

Saratoga Sparkling Water (bottle)

$2.75

Saratoga Still Water (bottle)

$2.75

$2.25

Lacroix Flavored Sparkling Water (can)

$2.25

$1.50

Assorted Sodas (can)

$1.50

Wine by the glass / bottle

$11 / $42

Rosé

Selvagrossa ICA Marche Rosato, Italy

$11 / $42

$10 / $40

Gruner Veltliner

Lustig, Austria

$10 / $40

$12 / $45

Sauvignon Blanc

Kim Crawford, New Zealand

$12 / $45

$13 / $80

Burgundy

Meursault, Mat Rot, France

$13 / $80

$10.50 / $40

Prosecco

Biagio Cru Reserva, Italy

$10.50 / $40

$9.50

Back Home Beer

Persian Blue Lager

$9.50

$11

Pale Ale

$11

$14.50

Rosé Lemonade

rosé wine and house-made lemonade

$14.50

Mimosa

Cava & orange juice

$14.50

Made & packaged by us!

$13

Granola

$13

$12

Hawaii Hot Cocoa

$12

Hot Sauce

$12

$15

Brownie Mix

$15

Our Menu

Place an order for delivery or pick up!

HOURS & LOCATION

Tuesday through Sunday
7:00AM - 4:00PM
345 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Find us on Google Maps
718-243-1222
Interested in hosting a group on our patio or a private event in the cafe?
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