The 16 best desserts and snacks in Lagos

I had a croissant that was very dry, tasted burnt on the outside and seemed to be already old. But my companion, however, had a piece of almond tart, which he liked very much. He said it was moist, crunchy and delicious. Overall, though, this is more a reflection of my perception, hence only 2 stars. The service was also rather annoyed with us and not very welcoming. I would personally not come back.

The best bolo de cafe (coffee cake) in town. Very friendly staff and reasonable prices. All the cakes are home made.

Lovely place for breakfast or a coffee and pastry stop - very calm and friendly!

Excellente time, pastel de nata was really good. The croissant wasn’t what I expected but still tasty 😋. Loved the orange jus 🥤.

Great pastel de nata - particularly if one is very invested in the custard rather than the pastry. The custard had a tinge of cinnamon 15/10. Pastry could have been a little more crumbly but was fire too I can’t lie. Good vibe in here too and nice and cool on a hot day.

The pastel de nata was delicious, fresh and still warm with cinnamon. The pastry my son chose was also very tasty. I will definitely be back for another.

Very nice small café. The best pastel de nata we had in Portugal with cinnamon. Fair prices.

Great little bakery with lots of treats and sandwiches. Can get a bit busy but the line moves quickly. They only take cash but seems to be the norm here. The baked good were tasty and coffee was good. There’s no parking right by the bakery but a bit further up the hill. There’s ton of free parking.

Very busy place, but very nice pasty. The bakery suffers from its success, as it is overcrowded and there is ticket system to get to the order. Apart from that the pastry is really really nice and typical local style. I would take that ticket and wait another 15 minutes for that lovely portugues sweets. The selection is really wide. They even have plant-based milks for coffees.

You need to taste their bread and a least the most popular pastel de nata. The ladies are friendly and speak good English. Its opening timed are great. Right in the centre of Lagos so you can walk and enjoy the spirit of the cute little narrow streets. Go there early in the morning so you can choose from the full counters otherwise you will miss out! Delicious and worthy for the little amount of money.

No-frills local bakery that opens pretty early and is also frequented by locals. We had ham and cheese sandwiches made with coconut bread that reminded me of Breadtop bread. Very good pasteis de nata.

The best pastries I have ever eaten. Orange roll and roll with nuts melt in your mouth, so delightful. Freshly squeezed orange juice is amazing. Very affordable as well.

Padaria Central | The heart of Lagos in every bite 🌞 Early one morning in Lagos, I wandered through the quiet streets in search of a good bakery. I spotted a crowd outside Padaria Central and figured it must be worth the wait. Inside, the smell was incredible, warm, sweet, and comforting. I stood in line for a few minutes before realizing I needed to take a number 😅. When it was finally my turn, I struggled to choose, everything looked Yummie. I ended up with: 1. 🥧 Pastel de nata – creamy, golden, and just the right amount of crisp 2. 🍩 Custard dough ball – soft, sweet, and filled with smooth custard 3. 🍰 Almond cake – rich, nutty, and perfectly moist 4. 🍪 Raisin round with custard – chewy, fruity, and full of flavor The woman behind the counter was kind and spoke English, which helped a lot. Back home, the kids opened the box and their faces lit up. Padaria Central made our morning feel Yummie 🧁

Yum, yum, yum — 11/10! The best pistachio donut and egg tart I’ve had in all of Portugal (or the world?), much better than pastei de Belem, and Manteigaria as a close second! The pastry is buttery flakey and the filling is flan-like without being too sweet or eggy! The donut’s pistachio cream is what my dreams are made of 😂 Service is fast and efficient, and mostly takeaway and cash only. Would 100% recommend on your Algarve journey. Bonus: Black and white coffee serves great coffee (I like them strong, with milk)

Local pastelaria. I found their marzipan overpriced 1,65EUR for 1 piece which was nothing exceptional to my taste. The Pastel de Nata were ok. They only except cash payment.

Absolutely the best espresso and the best Pastel de Nata! A real hidden gem for coffee and dessert lovers. The other pastries are also delicious – fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. A must-visit if you’re in the area!

I would recommend to order a more creamy version pastel de nata, it’s even better than the normal version 😊

Absolutely the best pastel de nata in Lagos along with very local feel and other amazing pastries with torta de laranja topping our list.

delicious pastel de nata. make sure to add cinamon on top before you eat

They have a wide variety of delicious gluten free options!

Very nice and friendly staff. The cakes and pastries are typical and very tasty. Prices are affordable.

I'm so impressed with this ice cream parlour! The staff are absolutely fantastic - super friendly, welcoming, and attentive. My 12-year-old daughter is absolutely obsessed with this place and asks to come here every evening of our holiday. The ice cream and sorbet selection is amazing, with many delicious flavors to choose from. The shop itself is clean and inviting. The staff have clearly won over my daughter's heart (and taste buds!). Highly recommend - we'll definitely be back again and again!

Very good ice cream shop, with several flavors to choose from and in very generous amounts. We tried a few ones and all of them were delicious. 🍨🍦They have many that are vegan, and I did not feel anything different or weird compared to regular flavors. Overall, a very good place to get good ice cream in Lagos😋.

Best ice cream in Lagos! You can taste the fresh ingredients that they make their ice cream from. The vegan ones are incredible. I went back everyday I was in Lagos

Delicious and very friendly service. Best gelato with such a variety of flavours.

The prices here are lower (about €0.80 less) than the competition, and the portion sizes are slightly bigger. There's a reason for that. Personally, I'd rather pay a bit more for a better ice cream. It's not something I eat everyday or every week, so why not go for a better product. My wife tried the passion fruit and I had the cherry. Update: Thank you for your response. I have highlighted the difference in my review.

Very delicious flavors and pretty large portions. They also have a few typical flavors for this region. Highly recommended!

A nice little gelato place with a lot of vegan, gluten free, and even some sugar free, gelato and sorbet options. I had dark chocolate, dolche de leches, and canello (cinnamon). The dark chocolate was very good, nice and dry with a good consistency. The other two were tasty, but the consistency was off. I still enjoyed them, they just weren't as creamy as they had ought to be. But all in all, my three friends and I were very pleased with what we received.

One of the best ice cream shops in Lagos. The huge lines to order is always a good sign. They have many flavors with some new changing ones every day. You first order in the counter the size and type, pay and with the ticket you choose later on the flavors. All we tried were delicious, except for the Dubai chocolate, I do not recommend this one.

I really enjoyed the ice cream here. It was tasty, the service was friendly, and the shop is very centrally located. Everything was good, but for me none of the flavors really stood out as exceptional. Still a solid spot worth visiting.

This was the best ice cream in all of Lagos. Staff were very friendly and the ice cream was quite cheap for Lagos. If you are visiting here I would definitely go and try this ice cream store. Especially the lemon sorbet and dark chocolate, they were the best.

Good gelato! My favorite flavor is fondente! And I went to this store twice in one day and bought two gelatos. There are also small water bowls for dogs at the entrance of the store ;)

Visited because of the reviews and left feeling like this is your typical average gelato. If you have never had gelato before or rarely eat it… thinking this place will be for you. But if you love gelato and eat it often enough, this place will be a disappointment. There was nothing ordered that stood out; the flavors are far more bland than intense. We placed three orders for 6 scoops total, as well as ordered a shake. Total cost was 22€, and this was a one and done for us.

Very delicious ice cream! 100% recommended! We got the pistachio, mango and hazelnut chocolate something which all of them were delicious

came here since it’s the highest rated gelato shops but am sorely disappointed. got the baby cup and the cup is barely filled while it visually looked full because of the mountain-like scoop. 2.90€ for this, not a good experience. limoncello was yummy though.

Without a doubt - the loveliest cafe in Lagos with the nicest owner! 💜 The food was delicious, fresh and there were a lot of options to choose from. We were delighted to see both vegetarian and vegan alternatives. It’s a good choice for something sweet but also if you’re hungry and crave something warm and home-made. We initially planned on just having lunch (we had a soup and paninis) but the cakes looked so good that we couldn’t resist dessert! Everything was truly delicious. But above all, the atmosphere was just perfect. It’s a cozy, sweet space and Monika, the owner, is incredibly warm and welcoming. She made us feel at home and was so nice to us. I’m so glad we found this place, it was a wonderful experience.

Amazing cakes! We ordered the famous spinach cake and gluten free chocolate with mascarpone cream cake. Fresh fruits were a great addition to the cakes. My boyfriend liked the cakes so much he ordered another one. The owner Monika is very warm and welcoming person. She will make you feel like you are a special guest in her house. The name sweet home is very appropriate 😊 . Our day started with smiles on our faces and happy bellies 🥰 Thank you Monika🙏🤩

We truly recommend Lagos Sweet Home! 🎂 The communication was excellent – everything was prepared exactly the way we wanted. The cake looked stunning, was made with top-quality ingredients, and tasted absolutely delicious. Our guests were impressed, and we will definitely come back for more. Thank you! ❤️

A huge thank you to Monika for creating this delicious Oreo cheesecake for my daughter’s birthday at such short notice. You made her day and we are all enjoying this delicious cake 😋 🙏 😊

So lucky we found you! I placed a last minute order for some lemon cupcakes and they were delicious and the perfect addition to our birthday celebration. Thank you so much!

This place is the best cake shop in all of Lagos! The owner is so welcoming and has lots of experience (look at the wall of famous people she’s catered for). Her partner is also friendly. It seems to be ran by just the two of them. Since it’s such a small space, the cake flavors are rotated daily. The availability also depends on what’s in season. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they provide free glasses for water (with a purchase, of course). I had the red velvet cake which was fluffy, moist, and not too sweet. The very berry smoothie is made with fresh ingredients and was filling (not like the watery puree that other cafes offer). I can’t say anything about the coffee or the other food, but I bet they’re just as delicious. Thank you for making this one of the highlights of my trip! I’ll definitely visit again!

Monika is fantastic! She is so professional and sweet and she made my wedding cake and dessert dreams come true. Thank you so much for the tasty treats and your kindness to me. Please order here you will not regret it

Best pastries of Portugal! Huge selections of Gelato and pastries. Their pastel de nata, egg and coconut cake and carrot cake was absolutely F amazing. I went there every morning. Lisbon doesn't come close. You won't be disappointed.

Had some late-night treats here and my taste buds were dancing for joy. I came for the pastel de nata — creamy, flaky, and rich in flavor — and it was everything I hoped for. I also tried a cinnamon cake, which was plain but good, nice and moist. Then I had a Bolo de Amêndoa (almond cake), which was moist, slightly chewy, and topped with caramelized almonds — such a nice surprise. The service was okay, the ladies were professional, and the inside wasn’t busy at all. I even ended up coming back the next day for more!

Busy, but worth the wait! Got a scoop for less than 3€ and it might just be the best gelato I’ve ever had! Consistency is so smooth.

worst waffle i’ve ever had, it was bitter & i don’t know how or why. it was expensive & couldn’t even finish it as it tasted really bad:( soft serve ice cream wasn’t bad, many of the flavours were unavailable so felt restricted. long queue & wait time, quite crowded & expensive prices tbh. not the best experience-taste & pocket wise.

Well-stocked breakfast/lunch/bakery/creamery with friendly staff and lots of locals gathered for coffee…the location is perfect at entrance to old town and the riverfront. We enjoyed the gelato and some crepe dishes. There was one busy waiter to help us and we also ordered some stuff from the counter. There are TVs for news and football. The gelato is homemade and you get a cookie…Obrigado 🤗

I had coffee and Ice cream. Both was very nice. They have a really really big selection- also special flavors like Dubai Chocolate. The atmosphere wasn’t particularly cozy, you definitely don’t want to hang out there longer. Anyway- i would definitely come back for ice cream!

Our experience was very disappointing. We were initially told to wait “just a moment,” but ended up sitting for more than half an hour without any attention. Then, another customer arrived and we were told the place would close at midnight, so if we wanted to order, we should hurry. Even though we chose something quick to consume, our order was ignored. To make matters worse, in the end we were told they actually wouldn’t close at midnight after all, and that if we wanted to wait, we could, otherwise we should just leave. This kind of customer service is unacceptable and shows a complete lack of respect. I cannot recommend this place and I am leaving a negative review based on this poor experience.

Its a nice coffee place, usually there's space to sit without having to wait. The service is fast. Be aware that they only accept cash.

The only place we could find selling ice cream during December—that alone earns 4 stars. Ice cream is cheap—2 euros for a single, but they are not stingy and really load it on. I enjoyed the mint chocolate chip. Family members had chocolate, mango, strawberry, vanilla, creme de leite and vanilla. Everyone was happy.

Very few places open for breakfast in the square... Few breakfast options to choose from, breakfast comes with freshly squeezed juice, and an option to choose between tea and coffee. Service is fast. Friendly staff.

The best ice cream in Lagos. I come here since 1995 and the quality continuous excelente. Friendly staff, excellent service.

Every single other place we went to in our Portugal travels accepts credit cards except this place is cash only. Cheeseburger was gross, as were the fries. Everything seems to be made from frozen prepackaged. Overpriced for what they serve. Not recommended at all.

We absolutely love this place... My dad (Irish baldy guy 😂😂).. loves the ice cream here.. The breakfast is delicious... Can't wait to come back August... We go here every year without fail

Wasn’t worth the money and would not recommend. My husband walked into this place because the street it was on was “quieter” and I should’ve read through the reviews first. I’m going to agree with the reoccurring themes a lot of people mentioned that gave it low reviews. It’s interesting to see the replies to the low star ratings.

This is the best artisanal ice cream ever All flavours so fresh, so natural, no added sugars And the service is amazing super kind

Amazing flavors. Awesome owner. I wanted to try lemon basil. He gives me a sample, happily. Then says I need to try orange. and strawberry mint. All great. I say I was thinking of lemon basil with the red berry cheesecake. He gives me a sample - then pulls out something from behind him - "This is red berry without anything. No added sugar." So I wanted one sample and then was ready to order. I had five samples and changed my order. Lemon basil with red berry. Loved it. Enjoying my gelato outside I hear him with other customers. When someone asks for a flavor, he often then suggests a complementary flavor. A genius with flavors, and a wonderful guide.

Wow! We came here after dinner and were looking for a quick dessert, but we were blown away. First of all, the man working there was an absolute pleasure - he gave us multiple samples and surprised us with some extra ones that he wanted to us to experience. He was patient, kind and warm - what a lovely after dinner surprise! Thanks for being the highlight of our night after our delicious dinner!! The lemon-basil, pistachio and passionfruit were some of our top flavours, but after sampling nearly all of them - you can’t go wrong with any of them! Thank you for an amazing experience, wish we discovered this place earlier then we would come every day - a highlight in Lagos for sure!! (PS the pictures don’t do the taste justice)

This isn’t just an Ice cream shop, it’s an experience, and both were equally just as wonderful. The shop owner was very personable, and its clear he takes a lot of pride in his work. What a great part of our vacation, this experience was. “No pressure, no diamonds” 😉

Delightful experience. The shop owner was so personable, more than just a warm welcome, he spent time pairing interesting flavors together for us to try. The gelato options here are ones you won’t find elsewhere - lemon basil, pineapple mint, passion fruit to name a few. A must try for a refreshing treat after lots of sun on the Lagos beaches.

Great customer experience! We were offered to taste the ice cream without even asking. The kind and very patient man also made some additional pairing suggestions that we could try! Personally, the go-to-option remained hazelnut and pistachio 🍦

The owner is very friendly and helped me to choose my flavours, I got the waffle and 2 ice cream scoop, beautifully presented and tasted great 👍🏼 good music and chill vibe in the old town.

Cafe was fine, but the serving lady- HORRIBLE! I have never meet such a unpleasant and disagreeable employee! If you want to enjoy your coffee, avoid this place, because this woman will spoil your mood!

The place is clean and neat (including the bathroom). Nicely laid out cakes and pastries, good coffee. Unfortunately, very disappointing customer service - lacking smile and friendliness.

Everyone talking about the lady at the counter needs to grow a backbone. Just go in, order your stuff, eat it, and that's it. My coffee was good, croissant was fine (though not the flaky/texture you'd expect for a real one), apple pie was fine. That's all you need to know.

Avoid this place at all costs. I rarely leave negative reviews but my recent experience at this cafe was unacceptable. The serving lady was mean, rude, intolerable to kids and overall seemed irritated by basic questions. She even used clearly racist assaults towards her customers without apology or any attempt to resolve the issue. This was the only dissappointing experience in Lagos. Customer service is just as important as good coffee, and unfortunately, this café failed on both fronts during my visit.

A deeply disappointing experience. Our visit to A Passagem in Lagos was marked by hostility from the outset. Some of us entered briefly to look at the pastries — as any interested customer might — and were immediately told to leave in a rude and aggressive tone. When my young son lightly touched a placemat, instead of addressing the situation calmly, the woman running the café made a harsh and unnecessary comment. I felt compelled to respond, especially since this was said in front of my child. Her reaction escalated quickly: shouting, making unfounded accusations, and ending the confrontation with extremely inappropriate language — all in front of my children. This level of unprofessionalism and emotional instability was shocking. No customer — local or tourist, adult or child — should ever be treated this way. And judging by similar negative reviews, this doesn't appear to be an isolated incident. I intend to file an official complaint and hope the matter is taken seriously by the relevant authorities.

Delicious and special ice cream, which is even comparably cheap. Make sure to get familiar with the process before you choose your ingredients: The base (regular ice cream or natural yogurt) is mixed with the chopped ingredients that you choose, so make sure they go well together. It's frozen on a cold plate and rolled up into the characteristics rolls. One ingredient is the final topping. We chose mango and strawberry with regular ice cream and passion fruit on top, which was delicious, but the mango flavor got a little bit lost. Next time, new try of the many many available and fresh options! Highly recommended and way better then all the regular ice creams in town. Only drawback is the small plastic box instead of the environmental friendly cone, but for once that's acceptable.

Great place, really recommend the coconut ice cream. So fresh, tasted like the inside of a macaroon!

Frozen yogurt with fresh fruits was one of the best ices I've ever tried.

the best rolled ice cream and frozen yoghurt i have ever tried

Best ice cream in Lagos. Super service and great value for money. Next level flavours

Very tasty! Fresh ingredients and I prefer the yoghurt base with banana.

Fantastic rolled ice cream 10/10

When you’re looking for a sweet treat: go to Licks. When you’re looking for the nicest service: go to Licks. The ice cream is creamy and amazingly yummy. I recommend: Pastel de Nata! We’ve been here last year and couldn’t wait to return this year. Do not miss out on their carrot cake muffin (with a pinch of salt in the frosting)!!

We liked it. They understand gluten allergy and the lady kindly served from a fresh tray to reduce the risk of cross contamination. Lovely flavours. Pasta de NATA, Snickers and Yogurt 👍🏽

Such a cute place, good ice cream and awesome vibes! They also have specialty coffee from my favorite place (the studio.coffee) dope!

One of the best mint chocolate chip gelatos I’ve ever had! It was so good after eating the first bowl I decided I’m gonna get another bowl, haha! Really cute building as well. Highly recommend.

Tried this new one 3 times now last couple of weeks with different flavours and must say actually quite disappointing. The flavours are hardly noticeable and not even close compared to the icecream in the old one next by Fortaleza. So I’ll keep to that one as they have absolutely ozom icecream. !!!! Reply to the somewhat ridiculous and arrogant answer from the ice cream shop. I live here in Luz first of all …and as you might be able to see from my earlier reviews I’m a dedicated foodie spending travels all over the world to enjoy my first class working tastebuds tasting ozom food and other great restaurant experiences. This includes wine and desserts sometimes. If a place is great they get great reviews…and if poor it gets a poor review. Your stuff belongs to the last defined category. You are not even close to giving my excellent working tastebuds a nice experience. It’s better that you add ie Rom and Raisins properly in the icecream instead of minuscule of the flavours. It was actually really poor. But maybe you want to focus and put efforts on arrogant replies instead of producing great icecream. That’s your choice. I would recommend you to focus on getting your icecream in better shape taste wise instead.

Best almond croissant iv ever tasted! Nice selection of gelato & pleasant service. Located immediately next to the beach! Definitely worth a try!

Visited here very often on our trip and every time it was delicious! The staff were fun and happy, and the gelato was tasty. We even ordered cookies to warm up. Would recommend!

Sometimes the best discoveries happen by chance. Ducking into this unassuming pastry shop to escape an unexpected Algarve downpour turned out to be the happiest accident of our trip. If I could give it 6 stars, I absolutely would. The display case is a work of art in itself. Rows of meticulously crafted pastries showcase a fascinating fusion of Polish tradition, Irish influence, and Portuguese flair. The owner's journey is reflected in every bite. The cakes are simply extraordinary – light, perfectly balanced, and with flavour combinations I've never quite encountered before. A standout was their signature layered cake with hints of local flavours that practically melts on your tongue. Their pastries strike that elusive balance between delicate and satisfying, with buttery layers that shatter perfectly with each bite. What elevates this place from excellent to exceptional is its owner. This warm-hearted Polish baker, who honed her craft through 20 years in Ireland before settling in the sun-drenched Algarve, treats every customer like an old friend. She shared stories of her journey while recommending pastries based on our preferences, even offering us a sample of a new creation she was perfecting. Her passion for baking is infectious, and you can taste the care in every creation. The way she seamlessly blends techniques and flavors from her diverse background results in something truly unique in the local pastry scene. The shop itself is cozy and inviting, with a only few small tables perfect for savouring your selections with a cup of their excellent coffee. Large windows fill the space with natural light (when it's not raining!), and the heavenly aroma envelops you the moment you step inside.

Such modern and cute place! The treats and the cakes are to die for! Perfect to spend a time catching up with a friend or reading a book!

I've stopped in here multiple times for the AMAZING macrons. Packed full of various flavours and perfectly made. The Ukrainian women who own and operate this cafe/bakery are so incredibly kind and friendly, and always willing to talk. They make every visit feel like I am meeting friends for a quick chat. I recommend coming early as they sell out quite quickly so if you want the good stuff, you have to put in the effort of getting there close to when they open! But even if it's later, they always have something to try, whether it's macrons, brownies, cheesecakes, layer cakes, or tarts! I personally enjoy their various fruit-based macrons. The creme filling is insanely good and plentiful, and the merengue is the perfect consistency. Not too dry, and not too chewy. Reasonable prices, especially for the high quality, and a pleasant and bright little cafe to enjoy coffee and a dessert, if that's more your style.

My girlfriend and I were looking for something close to cake for her birthday. We stumbled across this bakery and were stunned at how lovely it was inside. Very tidy and quaint. Amazing cheesecake and macarons. The woman and her niece who run it are so kind and were up for a chat. Highly recommend if you need a sweet fix.

We had these macaroons for our wedding and people still talk about them. We come as often as we can whenever we come to Lagos. The cakes and macaroons are the best you’ll have and it’s a great place for a coffee and baked cheesecake.

Extraordinary! I've came in to grab something small to eat the had only cakes and sweets. The Macaroon caught my eye so I had to taste it. It was, by far, the best I've had for a long time. The people at the shop are very welcoming and friendly. I'm can't wait to try the rest of the goodies they make there. If you are in lagos and appreciate good quality, you must visit this place for sweets.

We ordered two bento cakes and some macarons. Both were amazing! The staff were super nice and accommodating. They even gave some candles for the cakes. Highly recommend when visiting Lagos!