Looking for the best cafes in Victoria Island, Lagos State? Whether you need a quiet spot to work, a place to catch up with friends, or just a great cup of coffee, VI has plenty of options. From the highly-rated SLoW with over 1,000 reviews to The Smiths and Vertigo Lagos, the area is buzzing with top-notch cafes. Our ranking is based on a combination of Google ratings, review volume, recency, profile completeness, verification, and paid placement, ensuring you get the most reliable recommendations.
Moments H.★★★★★ — You would not even know that there is a restaurant here. Even after parking inside, it still didn’t look like a restaurant, it looked like a big house, until we entered inside and voila!
It is an aes
Nattida T.★★★★★ — Very aesthetic spot with great vibes and live music. Nice for drinks and small bites, but not ideal for main dishes. The Beef Milanese didn’t match the description — not crispy, beef was dry, and the
Daisy C.★★★★★ — I’ve visited The Smiths twice now, first in November 2025 and again in February 2026 - both on weekday evenings for dinner with a friend. And I can confidently say the experience has been consistent.
Aabidah A.★★★★★ — The Smiths was AMAZING to eat it.
My family came to have lunch for my mum’s birthday. One of us had been there before and confirmed we needed a reservation. I liked that we got an email ahead of time which confirmed our reservation. Their service was very good with polite and helpful staff. Our food timelines were clearly communicated and met, and every meal and drink was a 10/10!!! They also have decent portions, some we can call generous!
I will definitely recommend and return. I especially recommend you get the Hibachi Poke bowl shown in the picture. That’s what I got and it was so fantastic, everyone ate with me.
treasure P.★★★★★ — If you like it pumping, if you like it loud, if you like it vibrating, then Vertigo is the perfect place for you.
From the security, to the reception, ushers and attendants, they are well coordinated and well mannered. There's an elevator for convenience.
Less I forget, the d.j was on fire and I love the way the light effects were in sync with kicks of the beats.
Fola F★★★★★ — I did not eat, so I can't comment on the food.
Service was lovely, no delays and the staff are quick to attend to your needs.
Atmosphere is beautiful. Good DJ, and some other dancers
dancers
Alexandra F.★★★★★ — The Africana Noodles is a Game Changer!
I’m impressed.
The Africana Noodles was rich, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. What stood out was how generous they were with the vegetables and dry fish. For the price, it’s decent value for money because the portions are huge; I had to take a 'to-go' bag.
The vibe is decent and the seating is more comfortable than I expected. Huge shoutout to the staff who were absolutely exceptional and made me feel so welcome.
If you're in VI, definitely check them out; they really do have a twist for every palate.
I'd recommend they add fresh juices to their drinks menu and colesslaw/salad without/without cream for healthier options.
promise E.★★★★★ — A delicious meal and good service. I recommend.
I had the wok noodles.
Mavis B.★★★★★ — Staffs are really nice, and I also enjoyed the meal .. thank you to Gloria , she did an amazing job with the video and pictures. 10/10 restaurants I recomend
Afruwe O.★★★★★ — Wonderful chill spot
Glory was active with the service and the meal and drinks where nice
Thanks to the
Manager on duty and also to Glory who served our table . Thanks for having my family
R K★★★★★ — Must be The Best Place for Doughnuts and Coffee in Lagos...
International Standard,
Warm Welcome,
Nice Space,
Well Located,
Small Parking available,
Kids Space,
Smoking Space available Upstairs,
Recommended & Will visit again.
Keeping It Up 21.05.22
Bella I.★★★★★ — During my visit, we had the coffee combo for N1600 which consists of a medium coffee and two donuts so we bumped it up to large with an extra N200 so in total N1,800 for a large coffee or hot chocolate with 2 donuts.
I had the chocolate glazed donut with sprinkles, peanuts glazed donut, velvet cake donut and cookies and cream glazed donut.
My favourites were the red velvet and peanut glazed because they were way less sugary in comparison with the others, the red velvet flavour was nice and it tasted like a hard but fluffy cake! It paired perfect with my Latte. I’d recommend these. I didn’t quite get the hot chocolate flavour but my partner had it and liked it- weird.
Oh and the staff were very friendly and helpful, in all I had a pretty decent experience. It’s a nice place to work from during the weekdays.
Have you had this combo?
N1,600 gets you coffee and donuts and I love sweet deals 💃
Odejinmi S.★★★★★ — The environment is awesome. Although the entrance is small and you may not even notice them well.
They have all kinds of dishes including Mexicans. They serve gently and also talk gently.
DEJI F.★★★★★ — I’m always particular about the food, and they scored high marks in this aspect. Delicious food, and the chef always put up a show in the Bunyaki.
The general section isn’t as good or does it have as many options. It could also be much cleaner. But it’s a good place overall and not harsh on the pockets.
Candid R.★★★★★ — Stopped by this morning for breakfast at the Kofo Abayomi, V.I. location. Drive in was narrow but felt calming and serene. Inside of store was well decorated, not overwhelming and relaxing.
Everything changed after I was seated. My hostess, Rose just rolled her eyes chewing gum loudly and took my order which she missed couple of ordered items. No apologies.
Then came to tasting the food- scrambled eggs tasted weird. And when I asked, I was told, Dano milk was added. Then came my iced Americano with milk- tasted weird as well, asked why because it tasted like “gas store coffee” and rancid- and again I was told, they added “Dano milk”. Sautéed mushroom was salty and bitter.
Spoke to the manager- his response was “since no one else has complained he doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with the meal”. No apologies- left the remaining food, paid and left.
Pastries looked good on the shelves though.
Will I come back- not sure. If I do, it’ll be just for baked goods- not the freshly cooked meal…
Faridah K.★★★★★ — Phenomenal establishment! Consistent for the last 4+ years I’ve been visiting and the best chocolate chip cookies anywhere! As much as I travel I always come back to my XO choc chip cookies 😋 also LOVE that there are so many plants in the cafe!
Which cafe in Victoria Island has the highest rating?▾
My Noodles Cafe (Indomie Cafe) VI holds the highest rating among the top 5 cafes in Victoria Island, with an impressive 4.8 stars from 546 reviews.
What is the most reviewed cafe in Victoria Island?▾
SLoW is the most reviewed cafe in Victoria Island, with 1,002 reviews and a solid 4.4-star rating, making it a popular choice among locals and visitors.
Are there any moderately priced cafes in Victoria Island?▾
Yes, The Smiths has a price level of 3 (moderate) and a 4.5-star rating from 541 reviews, offering a great balance of quality and affordability.
How many cafes are ranked in Victoria Island?▾
We have ranked a total of 16 cafes in Victoria Island, Lagos State, based on our comprehensive methodology that includes ratings, reviews, and other factors.
Which cafe in Victoria Island has the best combination of rating and reviews?▾
SLoW stands out with 1,002 reviews and a 4.4-star rating, while Vertigo Lagos and Kapadoccia Lagos also perform well with 4.4 stars and 822 and 748 reviews respectively.
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