Des Ambassades Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Des Ambassades, a charming bakery and brunch spot located at 2200 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York. The menu is a delightful fusion of flavors, designed to cater to diverse palates. Start your day with the Belgian Waffles, perfectly paired with eggs, syrup, and butter for just $12.00. For a taste of West African cuisine, the Maffe Lamb features tender lamb simmered in a rich peanut sauce for $21.00, while seafood lovers can indulge in the zesty Yassa Poisson. Delight in classic brunch staples like Chicken and Waffles or Shrimp and Grits, lovingly crafted to evoke comfort. The ambiance is cozy yet sophisticated, encouraging long, leisurely meals among friends. Customer reviews highlight a friendly service that adds to the overall positive experience. Each dish reflects a commitment to quality, with perfect seasoning and warmth, making Des Ambassades a must-visit in Harlem.

Brunch Egg Platters

Eggs Benedict Platter

2 poached eggs served on Belgian waffle topped with hollandaise sauce.

$14.00

Omelette Rouge et Noire Platter

3 egg omelet with tomatoes, black olives, sauteed onions, and herbes de Provence.

$16.00

Omelette Florentine Platter

3 egg omelet with sauteed spinach, onions, and tomatoes.

$16.00

Omelette Cremeuse Platter

3 egg omelet customized with your choice of sauteed onions, peppers, tomatoes and cheeses.

$18.00

Steak and Eggs Platter

Served with choice of cheese and french fries.

$18.00

Chicken and Waffle

$14.00

Shrimp and Grits

$16.00

Lobster Mac and Cheese

$18.00

Brunch Harlem Classics

Brunch Le New Yorkais

Belgian Waffles

Served with fresh fruits.

$14.00

Belgian Waffles with Eggs

Served with 2 eggs, syrup, and butter.

$12.00

French Toast

Served with maple syrup and fresh fruits.

$12.00

Pancakes

2 homemade pancakes served with whipped cream and maple syrup.

$12.00

Croque Monsieur

$16.00

Croque Madame

Croque Monsieur topped with egg sunny side up.

$17.00

Classic Burger

Served with french fries.

$18.00

Grilled Salmon Sauce Vierge

Served with persil sauce.

$21.00

Yassa Poisson

Fish marinated in lemon sauce and sauteed onions and served with white rice.

$21.00

Yassa Poulet

Chicken marinated in lemon sauce and sauteed with onions and served with white rice.

$21.00

Thiebu Djen

Fish stewed in a rich tomato sauce with eggplant, carrots, cassava, and white cabbage served with exotic rice.

$21.00

Dibbi Lamb

Lamb chops served with choice of side.

$25.00

Curry Lamb

Lamb with fresh vegetables prepared in seasoned curry sauce and served with white rice.

$18.00

Maffe Lamb

Lamb marinated and stewed with vegetables in a creamy rich peanut sauce and served with white rice.

$21.00

International Maffe

Creamy rich peanut sauce stewed with potatoes, green beans, carrots and broccoli.

$15.00

Comoros Curry

Potatoes and carrots in a yellow curry stewed with coconut milk and served with white rice.

$15.00

Vegetarian Casamance

A tomato based vegetable stew served with white rice.

$15.00

Brunch Les Vegans Senegalais

Dinner Appetizers

Moule a la Sauce Tomate

New Zealand mussels in a rich marinara sauce.

$13.00

Chicken Wings

Spicy Calabrese wings toasted with minced garlic and chili pepper sauce.

$12.00

Nem de Beuf et Crevettes

Senegalese spring rolls stuffed with beef, shrimp, noodles and vegetables.

$15.00

Fataya

Senegalese fish patty.

$12.00

Sizzling Garlic Shrimps

$16.00

Chicken Soup

$10.00

New England Clam Chowder Soup

$12.00

Garden Vegetable Soup

$10.00

Dinner Soups

Dinner Salads

Mixed Greens Salad

$8.00

Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken breast, crumbled blue cheese, cherry tomatoes and red onions with a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette.

$16.00

Salade Caesar

Romaine lettuce, aged Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing.

$12.00

Salade Nicoise

Green beans, hard boiled egg, anchovies, boiled potatoes, tomatoes, olives and tuna.

$16.00

Grilled Hamburger

Grilled beef burger cooked with our West African spices and topped with Swiss cheese.

$21.00

Ali Baba Burger

Grilled beef patty topped with Swiss cheese and a fried egg and served with french fries.

$21.00

Turkey Burger

Grilled turkey burger topped with our spicy caramelized onions.

$16.00

NY Strip Steak au Poivre

Served with choice of side.

$28.00

Grilled Thai Shrimp Kebab

Served with choice of side.

$23.00

Pan Seared Salmon Filet

A flaky filet brushed with Tuscan herbs and virgin olive oil. Served with steamed broccoli.

$25.00

Grilled Chicken Kebab

Served with choice of side.

$21.00

Tilapia

Served with choice of side.

$25.00

Grilled Chicken Lemon

Served with choice of side.

$23.00

Dinner Main Courses

Dinner Pasta

Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo

$18.00

Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo

$16.00

Fried Catfish Strips

$12.00

Shrimp Mac and Cheese

$16.00

Dinner Soul Food

Dinner Senegalese Dishes

Thiebu Yapp

Lamb with stewed vegetables served with exotic rice.

$23.00

Dibi Lamb

Lamb chops served with onion sauce and choice of side.

$30.00

Lamb Curry

Lamb with fresh vegetables prepared in seasoned curry sauce and served with white rice.

$18.00

Chicken Curry

Chicken with fresh vegetables prepared in seasoned curry sauce and served with white rice.

$18.00

Chicken Fried Rice

Jasmine rice stewed with green peppers, onions and garlic.

$20.00

Kids Mini Pizza

$6.00

Kids Spaghetti and Meatballs

$12.00

Kids Mac and Cheese

$9.00

Dinner Kids Menu

Dinner Sides

Mashed Potatoes

$6.00

Couscous

$6.00

French Fries

$6.00

Green Beans

$6.00

Spinach

$6.00

Candy Yam

$6.00

String Beans

$6.00

Fried Plantains

$6.00

Attieke

$6.00

Green Salad

$6.00

Broccoli

$6.00

Rice

$6.00

Collard Greens

$6.00

Vermicelli

$6.00

Mixed Greens Salad Lunch

$8.00

Chicken Salad Lunch

Grilled chicken breast, crumbled blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, and red onions with a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette.

$16.00

Salade Caesar Lunch

Romaine lettuce, aged Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing.

$12.00

Salade Nicoise Lunch

Green beans, hard boiled egg, anchovies, boiled potatoes, tomatoes, olives and tuna.

$16.00

Lunch Salads

Lunch Sandwiches

Lamb Merguez Sandwich Lunch

Grilled lamb sausages, Dijon mustard, homemade onion sauce and french fries on a baguette.

$15.00

Croque Monsieur Sandwich Lunch

Smoked turkey ham, melted cheese, and bechamel sauce served with french fries.

$14.00

Croque Madame Sandwich Lunch

Smoked turkey ham, melted cheese, and bechamel sauce topped with a fried egg on top and served with fries.

$15.00

Robespierre Sandwich Lunch

Served with choice of meat, sauteed onions, tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise and french fries on a baguette.

$15.00

Norwegian Hot Dog Lunch

Grilled hot dog, french fries, fried egg, and Swiss cheese served in pita bread.

$15.00

Norwegian Merguez Sandwich Lunch

Spicy lamb sausage, french fries, fried egg, and Swiss cheese served in pita bread.

$15.00

Shawarma Lunch

Marinated choice of meat, onions, parsley, tomatoes, french fries, and tzatziki sauce in pita bread.

$15.00

Grilled Hamburger Lunch

Grilled beef burger cooked with our West African spices, topped with Swiss cheese.

$18.00

Turkey Burger Lunch

Grilled turkey burger topped with our spicy caramelized onions.

$15.00

Fried Catfish Strips Lunch

$16.00

Chicken and Waffle Lunch

$14.00

Shrimp Mac and Cheese Lunch

$18.00

Lobster Mac and Cheese Lunch

$18.00

Lunch Soul Food

Lunch Senegalese Dishes

Thiebu Djen Lunch

Fish stewed in a rich tomato sauce with eggplants, carrots, cassava, and white cabbage served with exotic rice.

$23.00

Thiebu Yapp Lunch

Lamb with stewed vegetables served with exotic rice.

$23.00

Maffe Lamb Lunch

Lamb marinated and cooked with vegetables in a creamy rich peanut sauce served with white rice.

$23.00

Yassa Poisson Lunch

Fish marinated in fresh lemon juice, sauteed with onions and served with white rice.

$23.00

Yassa Poulet Lunch

Chicken marinated in fresh lemon juice, sauteed with onions and served with white rice.

$23.00

Curry Lamb Lunch

Lamb with fresh vegetables prepared in seasoned curry sauce, served with white rice.

$23.00

Curry Chicken Lunch

Chicken with fresh vegetables prepared in seasoned curry sauce, served with white rice.

$23.00

Chicken Fried Rice Lunch

Jasmine rice stewed with green peppers, onions and garlic.

$23.00

International Maffe Lunch

Creamy rich peanut sauce stewed in potatoes, green beans, carrots, and broccoli.

$20.00

Comoros Curry Lunch

Potatoes and carrots in a yellow curry stewed with coconut milk and served with white rice.

$20.00

Kids Mini Pizza Lunch

$6.00

Kids Spaghetti and Meatballs Lunch

$12.00

Kids Mac and Cheese Lunch

$9.00

Lunch Kids Menu

Lunch Sides

Mashed Potatoes Lunch

$6.00

Couscous Lunch

$6.00

French Fries Lunch

$6.00

Green Beans Lunch

$6.00

Spinach Lunch

$6.00

Candy Yam Lunch

$6.00

String Beans Lunch

$6.00

Fried Plantains Lunch

$6.00

Attieke Lunch

$6.00

Green Salad Lunch

$6.00

Broccoli Lunch

$6.00

Rice Lunch

$6.00

Collard Greens Lunch

$6.00

Vermicelli Lunch

$6.00

Sorrel (bissap)

Water, sorrel, sugar

$4.00

Ginger

Water, sugar, lemon, ginger

$4.00

Bouye

Whole milot powder, emulsifier, baobab fruit, water

$4.00

Soda

Coke, vimto, sunkist, gingerale, sprite, diet coke

$2.00

Drinks