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Best Bakery Cafes in Yaba — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best bakery cafes in Yaba, Lagos State? Whether you crave artisanal bread, custom cakes, or a cosy spot for coffee and pastries, Yaba's bakery scene has something for every sweet tooth. Our list of 7 top-rated bakery cafes is led by Coco Sweets, boasting a stellar 4.9-star rating from 107 reviews. We rank these spots using a combination of Google ratings, review volume, recency, profile completeness, verification, and paid placement to help you find the perfect bake.

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How to choose safely

What to check before choosing bakery cafes in Yaba

Rankings are a starting point. For this category, these are the checks that most often separate a useful recommendation from a risky one.

  • Check recency

    Restaurants change fast. Recent reviews and photos matter more than old popularity signals.

  • Match the occasion

    Confirm ambience, parking, reservation rules, family-friendliness, and menu availability before going.

  • Watch consistency

    Repeated comments about service speed, cleanliness, portions, and pricing are more useful than one viral review.

7 results
  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
    Coco Sweets — photo

    Coco Sweets

    72.7/ 100
    4.94.9 out of 5 stars107 reviews

    10/12 Moore Rd, Yaba, Lagos 100001, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating94
    • Review volume68
    • Review recency43
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Oluwafemi U. ★★★★★ It was really easy to order on the website. The rep called after some days and they made further recommendations. The delivery arrived during the scheduled time slot. And the cake was yummy!
    • Teniola E. ★★★★★ The service was really great, my first time and will turn a return customer 😊😊. Thank you for helping me put a smile on someone’s face
  • 2
    Es-Tee Cakes — photo

    Es-Tee Cakes

    70.8/ 100
    4.84.8 out of 5 stars86 reviews

    36 Montgomery Rd, Yaba, Lagos 100001, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for addictive chocolate loaves and crunchy chin chin with a loyal customer base of over 15 years.

    • delicious chocolate cake
    • crunchy chin chin
    • excellent service
    • beautifully decorated cakes
    • last minute orders accommodated
    • loyal customers
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating93
    • Review volume65
    • Review recency31
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment93
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Pius K. ★★★★★ Their chocolate cake is top notch and absolutely delicious. They give excellent service experience. I will always patronize and recommend them.
    • Blessing D. ★★★★★ Estee is a delightful spot offering an array of beautifully crafted cakes, and chin chin all made with high-quality ingredients and evident attention to detail. Their signature chin is delicious buttery, and crunchy.The friendly and knowledgeable staff add to the experience with their passion and dedication.Overall, Estee cakes is a gem that exceeds expectations and is well worth a visit.
  • 3
    SAZO Bakery — photo

    SAZO Bakery

    66.3/ 100
    4.74.7 out of 5 stars29 reviews

    46 Old Yaba Road By Olayinka St. Junction, Via Adekunle Police Station Bus Stop, Ebute Metta, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating92
    • Review volume49
    • Review recency62
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Halima A. ★★★★★ Love Sazo! Their bread and jam doughnuts in particular, altogether amazing pastries.
    • Odufuwa O. ★★★★★ Their pastries, fantastic! Their bread reminds me of the bread broken at last supper, it's Holy. Do yourself the favour!
  • 4
    Araba's Homemade — photo

    Araba's Homemade

    63.7/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars395 reviews₦₦

    16 Thorborn Ave, Sabo yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume87
    • Review recency6
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Azafi O. ★★★★ Araba has finally cut down on its usage of sugar, that alone should give it 5 stars, but I can't. The meat pie is still over savoury. The cookies which I should be hopping aren't over sugary are surprisingly not as crispy as I remembered them and now under sugary. Creating the right balance would be perfect.
    • Chukwuka E. ★★★★ This is a beautiful little shop where tasty snacks are sold. I love the variants of snacks they have and the staff is very warm. The place is well painted, and there are little chairs to sit on while you wait. There's a very small carpark in front of the shop, but the street is usually free so you can park there. Nice shoppe!
  • 5
    Sweet tooth cakes — photo

    Sweet tooth cakes

    61.0/ 100
    4.94.9 out of 5 stars12 reviews

    Johnson Street, Onike, Johnson St, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for barbecue and fries alongside cakes and pastries.

    • best cakes
    • yam chips
    • barbecue turkey
    • barbecue and fries
    • good customer service
    • prompt delivery
    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating94
    • Review volume37
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment95
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Foluke O. ★★★★★ Her barbecue and frieessss???!!! Dope! And when i say dope, i mean DOPE!!!! I really enjoyed every bite, had no regret! Keep it up sweettooth!
    • beevon L. ★★★★★ Good customer service and prompt delivery, the food was good too.
  • 6
    TM Bake Shop — photo

    TM Bake Shop

    53.5/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews

    18 Ibikunle St, off University Road, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume20
    • Review recency6
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Chiemela I. ★★★★★ The best in banana bread and customer service. I was never a fan of banana bread till I ate the one from TM Bakeshop. My friend referred me here when I needed to gift an older friend something. It was the aroma of the bread when delivered that enticed me first. I knew I had to order my own and the customer service everytime is excellent. It's been over a year and I keep referring people here, and never for once have they had a bad experience. Talk about timely delivery and the freshness of the banana bread. Now I have to make sure when I'm getting mine, I get for my mum because this is her favourite thing. This always makes a good and lovely gift for anyone, young and old. I over recommend✅️
    • Omotola O. ★★★★★ This banana bread is truly baked with love. Google maps helped me find you. I'm glad I ordered. You see that 4 in 1, it's a bargain for quality.
  • 7
    Sweet Horizon cakes — photo

    Sweet Horizon cakes

    51.7/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    4 Karimu Ikotun Cl, Sabo yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria

    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • David O. ★★★★★ I don't think there's any better cake baker AND designer out here in Nigeria. A father who don't usually eat cakes had to order another batch and they still don't disappoint.
    • Bill L. ★★★★★ They make great yummy cakes with epic designs and mouthwatering toppings

Frequently asked questions

Which bakery cafe in Yaba has the highest rating?

Coco Sweets and Sweet tooth cakes both have a 4.9-star rating, the highest among bakery cafes in Yaba. However, Coco Sweets has more reviews (107) compared to Sweet tooth cakes (12), making it the top-rated option based on both rating and review volume.

What is the most reviewed bakery cafe in Yaba?

Araba's Homemade has the most reviews with 395, and a rating of 4.2 stars. It also has a price level of 2, indicating moderate pricing. This makes it a popular choice among customers in Yaba.

Are there any highly rated bakery cafes with few reviews in Yaba?

Yes, Sweet tooth cakes has a 4.9-star rating but only 12 reviews, suggesting a newer or less-visited spot. SAZO Bakery also has a high rating of 4.7 stars with 29 reviews, offering a good balance of quality and feedback.

How are the bakery cafes ranked on this list?

We rank bakery cafes using a methodology that considers Google rating, number of reviews, recency of reviews, profile completeness, verification status, and paid placement. This ensures a comprehensive view of each cafe's reputation and reliability.

Which bakery cafe in Yaba has the best combination of rating and reviews?

Coco Sweets leads with a 4.9-star rating and 107 reviews, offering an excellent combination of high quality and substantial customer feedback. Es-Tee Cakes also performs well with 4.8 stars and 86 reviews.

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