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Best Cafes in Benin City

Ranked lists 15 cafes in Benin City. The default view shows 15 local listings in ranking order. FAIR TEA CAFE is the first local listing in the default order, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 16 Google reviews.

Compiled from Ranked's database. Method and checks: Eruo Fredoline, founder, Ranked Technologies Ltd. How we rank. Latest listing check 3 October 2026.

How the algorithm scored this15 businesses ranked

Ordered on Google rating, review volume, review recency, profile completeness, review sentiment and the earned verified tick, on weights published and in force since 2026-07-16. Paid placement is not one of them.

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As of October 2026, Ranked lists 15 cafes in Benin City, Nigeria, ordered using Google review signals and Ranked's published scoring method. Payment does not change the order.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology · FAIR TEA CAFE vs Marocs S&S, side by side

Ranked: 15
Google reviews reported: 478
Photos on file: 1
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Ranked #1 by score#1 in the city
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FAIR TEA CAFE
66.4/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars16 reviews
1 Isibor St, off Akhionbare Street, Oka, Benin City 300102, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Best wings in town and a standout swimming pool mocktail.
- great wings
- relaxing atmosphere
- excellent service
- swimming pool mocktail
- good variety
Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume41
Review recency62
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment93
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Igetobs ★★★★★ : Peaceful ambience Phyna the staff who received us taught us how to play Ayo Olopon. The staff who served us was also courteous. It is nice to have a tea cafe in Benin City. We had the Arabian tea and iced coffee. The quantity of the sweetner served per time can be increased so one doesn't have to request for more sweetner as you work through your jug of tea. There is a high chair for toddlers. Would love to see more tea options I found it weird anyway that we were asked not to take pictures.
Joshua U. ★★★★★ : Calm and relaxing environment. Good wide variety of food and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Excellent service. Had a minor issue with a plate of food, personnel apologized and offered a drink on the house. Lovely place for a relaxing evening.
2
Marocs S&S
65.4/ 100
4.94.9 out of 5 stars20 reviews₦
1 College Rd, Ekenhuan Rd, opposite Uniben, campus, Benin City 300102, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating94
Review volume44
Review recency82
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
eghe O. ★★★★★ : The shawarma is so creamy, flavorful and loaded. And I absolutely love that it’s a bit spicy too. Definitely coming back for more.
Tonia ★★★★★ : Amazing experience!!! Marocs food is definitely the best! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
3
Surprise pub and cafe
64.9/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars230 reviews₦
4a Federal Ave, Gra, Benin City 300251, Edo, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
From recent reviews
Live band and karaoke entertainment with quick kitchen service.
- live band
- karaoke
- quick service
- limited parking
- flies
- food needs improvement
Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume79
Review recency48
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment59
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Mede H ★★★★★ : The live show was fun, the services was good but the food needs improvements though
Eki A. ★★★★★ : Vibe was nice but the isiewu and catfish peppersoup was not too good
4
City cafe
60.4/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars10 reviews₦₦
6 Enadeghe Ave, Oka, Benin City 576545, Edo, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Best meatpie according to reviews
- lovely ambience
- comfortable outdoor space
- delicious food
- best meatpie
- well-trained staff
Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume33
Review recency76
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment65
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Hadassah L. ★★★★★ : This place is so lovely, from the ambience to the workspace inside, outdoor space also very comfortable to the Cafe where you can order delicious food and drinks. They have the best meatpie I have tasted 😋 and the staff are so well trained.
5
Yiskah coffee shop
60.0/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
36 Idiale Street, Oka, Ìlú Benin 300102, Ìpínlẹ̀ Ẹdó, Nigeria
Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency90
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Precious N. ★★★★★ : The food is amazing , I have French toast one time , waffles , loved their chow mein , I also had them customize their meal , I love to have a full treat day there from massage , to hair and nails and great food and smoothies . A friend also hosted their bridal shower their
Engnaro B ★★★★★ : Cosy coffee shop. Offers a little more than coffee. Downside is space, it's a very small space
6
Metro Cafe, Karoke, Night Club, Gym
59.2/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars130 reviews
7JV7+HF9, 1st Ugbor Road, Oka, Benin City 300102, Edo, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume71
Review recency47
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Eki A. ★★★★★ : Best club sandwich. Its no longer called metro but 360 bar and grill
Laura I. ★★★★★ : Nice place. Very serene environment and their grilled fish is top notch. I had a sit out with my girls and the experience was amazing.
7
Deja Vu lounge
57.6/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars18 reviews
Ozolua Street, Second East Circular Road, &, Benin City 300104, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Combines car washing with lounge amenities like pepper soup and health drinks.
- car wash
- pepper soup
- health drinks
- good music
- pocket friendly
- fish bbq
Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume43
Review recency15
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment86
Verification0
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Austin O. ★★★★★ : Their amazing Health drinks and pepper soup with rice (newly available) are still my favorite here. Always a great time there everyday.😁😁😁
Moses I. ★★★★★ : Nice place to chill while your car is been wash
8
STRAWBERRY
57.2/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars8 reviews
Y Junction, off Upper Sakponba Road, Benin City 300105, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
- great experience
- nice environment
- well coordinated staff
Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume32
Review recency74
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment65
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Sure Dc ★★★★★ : I need rice and Turkey and one can water
Habo S. ★★★★★ : A nice environment and well condinated staffs
9
Clay Cafe
55.8/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars24 reviews
63, 65 Eli love filling station, polaris bank, besides, Benin Sapele Rd, Oka, Benin City 300105, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Inconsistent service quality with reports of unprofessional staff and long waits, but food praised by regulars.
- slow service
- unprofessional staff
- good atmosphere
- delicious food
- inconsistent experience
Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume47
Review recency63
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment53
Verification0
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Recent reviews
onos O. ★★★★★ : A cozy and private dining space for any who appreciate serenity and needs a classy spot to relax. Their menu is realistically concise and well arranged, easy to spot what you need. The chef is diligent The meal presentation is artistic.
Eseosa E. ★★★★★ : The food is exceptionally delicious every time. I must have been to clay cafe more than 10 times since they opened, it’s one of the places I go for comfort food.
10
CERHI Cafe
53.3/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars4 reviews
CERHI University of, Uselu, Benin City 300001, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume23
Review recency5
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
John K. ★★★★★ : Looking for way to balance your diet, @CERHI Cafe is just the perfect place, had an excellent experience with them, you just needs to visit yourself and get the first hand service 💯
Vincent A. ★★★★★ : Conducive atmosphere, healthy food, get value for your money, welcoming and lovely customer service. A place to be if you're in uniben or Benin city Edo State.
11
AWX cafe
36.4/ 100
3.43.4 out of 5 stars8 reviews
7 Aimure Ave, Oka, Benin City 300251, Edo, Nigeria
Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating45
Review volume32
Review recency25
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Temitope A. ★★★★★ : Their cafe is easily accessible and cozy , loved that it wasn’t crowded when I visited . Very ideal for dates or quick meetings. Staff are courteous and presentable, they’d bring a hot towel to clean your hands before eating your meal . Their attention to detail is quite notable . Had breakfast there twice and it was lovely . Food is not pricey at all , cost about 18,000 naira for two . Eating here is truly an experience . I definitely recommend and will be visiting when next I’m in Benin .
12
Kash Cafe Restaurant & Bar
30.9/ 100
3.33.3 out of 5 stars7 reviews
12 Sakponba Rd, Oka, Benin City 300102, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating40
Review volume30
Review recency1
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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13
Delux Pub & Cafe
17.1/ 100
1.01.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
Km 8 Benin Agbor Rd, Benin City 300104, Edo, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating1
Review volume10
Review recency47
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Iwinosa E. ★★★★★ : Can you imagine that in the pizza, they replaced cheese with mayonnaise. The bread is so large too and the toppings are barely there. I wish I could add a video, it's terrible. Also, it took almost two hours to make though they apologized about that but come onnn, mayonnaise. Medium chicken pizza and the chicken is barely there. Ugh
14
Canteen NPDC BENIN
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Canteen NPDC BENIN, Benin City, Nigeria
Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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15
Asgard Lounge & Restaurant
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
8, Emiliano Edosonwa St, Oka,, Benin City, Nigeria
Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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How to choose safely

What to check before choosing cafes in Benin City

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.

What the data shows for cafes in Benin City

Counted from every cafe ranked in Benin City, Edo State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 15
With 5+ reviews: 10
Rated 4.5 or higher: 6
Median reviews: 8
Phone listed: 12 of 15
Opening hours listed: 10 of 15

10 of the 15 cafes ranked in Benin City have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 478 reviews.

Of the 15, 6 score 4.5 or higher, 4 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 3 are below 4.0 and 2 have no rating yet.

The median cafe here has 8 reviews.

Surprise pub and cafe has the most, 230 at 4.2, followed by Metro Cafe, Karoke, Night Club, Gym (130) and Clay Cafe (24).

12 list a phone number, 2 a website and 10 opening hours; 1 has a photo on file.

Across the 31 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes cafes, the median city lists 9; Benin City has 15, more than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from August 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

How many cafes are listed in Benin City?

Ranked lists 15 cafes in Benin City. The default view shows 15 local listings in ranking order.

Which local listing appears first in the default order?

FAIR TEA CAFE appears first, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 16 Google reviews. The order uses Ranked's published review-based method; it is not a measure of every aspect of the business.

Which local listing loaded on this page has the most Google reviews?

Surprise pub and cafe has the most reported Google reviews among the 15 local listings loaded on this page: 230. Review volume is one ranking signal and does not establish service quality.

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