Lagos has welcomed fresh dining spots serving French pastries, Moroccan dishes, matcha drinks, Nigerian favourites and waterfront meals. Here are 10 places worth trying.

1. Panu

Panu brings a taste of New York and Italy to Lekki through panuzzo, an Italian sandwich made with pizza-style bread. Located at 9 Otunba Adedoyin Ogungbe Crescent, the café also serves breakfast, pasta, pastries and drinks in a calm setting that suits coffee dates, casual meals and small gatherings.

2. BYD Café

Coffee inside a car showroom may sound unusual, but that is part of BYD Café’s appeal. Located inside the BYD Nigeria showroom on Akin Adesola Street, the café serves coffee, sandwiches, salads and pastries to visitors seeking a quick meal or a quiet place to sit.

3. Mila Lagos

Mila Lagos keeps things warm and simple with its modern interior, soft lighting and comfortable seating. It is a relaxed spot for coffee, casual meals, quiet dates or conversations that need more time than one drink.

4. Shore by Sailors

Shore by Sailors combines food, drinks and waterfront views at Plot 1, Block 12, Admiralty Road. Guests can settle indoors or enjoy the open-air section while eating, sipping cocktails and watching life move across the water.

5. Cusp Patisserie

Cusp Patisserie serves pastries, bread, desserts and drinks at 3A Danmole Street. Its French-inspired offerings carry touches of West African flavour, making it a lovely stop for breakfast, a coffee date or an afternoon treat.

6. Brunch Bar Lagos

Brunch does not have to end before noon at this all-day restaurant on 33 Grace Anjous Drive. Brunch Bar Lagos serves breakfast favourites and comforting meals in a bright setting suited to weekend dates, friendly catch-ups and slow afternoons.

7. Saffron by Alexis Galleries

Saffron brings Moroccan-inspired dining to 282 Akin Olugbade Street. Its warm colours, patterned lamps and intimate seating create a cosy atmosphere for diners who want rich flavours and a quiet meal away from the usual Lagos rush.

8. Gogi Lagos

Gogi Lagos is a 24-hour food house at 69 Admiralty Way, serving burgers, rice bowls and other filling meals. Its easygoing setting makes it useful for quick lunches, casual hangouts and those late-night moments when hunger refuses to respect the time.

9. The Pepper Soup Shop

The Pepper Soup Shop builds its menu around one of Nigeria’s most comforting meals. It serves rich pepper soup with local sides in a cosy setting, making it a fitting stop on rainy evenings or whenever you want something hot and familiar.

10. Mamatcha Café

Mamatcha Café gives matcha lovers plenty to enjoy at 30 Fola Osibo Road. Alongside its matcha drinks, the café serves coffee, pastries, breakfast dishes and light meals in a clean, modern space made for casual dates and afternoon catch-ups.