After a long train ride to the seaside city of Lagos, our party of five was hungry for lunch. At…read morearound 1pm on a Wednesday, this tiny, charming cafe was almost packed, but we managed to snag a cramped table near the pastry case. The restaurant exterior is adorned with a striped awning and pastel-colored outdoor seating, with a quaint chalkboard listing the day's specials. Inside, the space is small but welcoming, with booths and metal chairs. You can either order pastries/coffee up at the front counter, or sit down and order from their menu, which they have in multiple languages! The menu spans your typical breakfast/brunch fare, including shareable platters, pastries, yogurt, eggs, and more.
Two members of our party opted for the Mango and Banana Smoothie (€5), while another chose the Mango and Strawberry Smoothie (€5). While these smoothies weren't particularly large, the freshness apparently justified the rather high price - we saw them using real berries, and not powders and concentrates like some places use in the United States.
For entrees, two people chose the Smoked Salmon Toast (€11,50), which comes with fresh cold-smoked salmon atop brown bread with white cheese, spinach, and tomato. My friends enjoyed the fresh, crusty bread, as well as the richness of the cheese and the fresh produce! Additionally, another friend opted for the Smoked Salmon Crepe (€12,50), which is salmon atop a thin crepe with smashed avocado, feta cheese, tomato, and a tangy yogurt sauce. She enjoyed the combination of flavors, and it was a large portion that came with a generous salad on the side!
I went with the S&T Salad (€11,95), which comes with chicken breast, shrimp, fresh fruit and vegetables, walnuts, and a garlicky mayo dressing (like a tangy aioli). I was surprised at the quality and freshness of the produce in the salad, as well as the generous portion of proteins. Additionally, the walnuts added a nice crunch and richness, and the dressing (which came on the side, as I'd requested) gave the salad a nice zing.
Overall, this was a great find in Lagos, with tourists and locals alike enjoying pastries and lunch on a rainy day. The portions are filling, the ingredients are fresh, service is quick and speaks good English, and prices are more than reasonable. I would be more than willing to return to sample some of their other options!