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Best Jollof Restaurants in Lokoja

Persis Place leads Lokoja's 10 ranked jollof restaurants with 4.8 stars from 17 Google reviews. The largest review count belongs to Gt Foods, which has 3.6 stars from 2,054 reviews. Review volume differs sharply. Foodcastle Lokoja has 4.4 stars from 47 reviews, while CRAVING SPOT has 4.1 stars from 84. In this Kogi State field, Gt Foods and Helen's Place Restaurant Lokoja, Foods and More carry price level 2, but no exact meal prices are stated.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 10 jollof restaurants in Lokoja, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology

Ranked: 10
Reviews analyzed: 2.5K
Photos verified: 10
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Persis Place
68.0/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars17 reviews
Shop 1-3 1st 200, Housing Unit Junction, No 612 GANAJA ROAD, Lokoja 260101, Kogi, Nigeria
Review analysis
Affordable and delicious food with cheap, fast delivery.
- delicious food
- affordable
- cheap delivery
- fast delivery
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume42
Review recency74
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment64
Verification0
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Tolulope O. ★★★★★ : Persis foods are delicious and much more affordable compare to the other restaurants around. I also placed an order from my house in Shettima. The delivery was cheap. fast and precise. Persis Place is
2
Foodcastle Lokoja
67.4/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars47 reviews
Rianzo plaza, Ist Floor, opposite ganaja junction, Lokoja 260101, Kogi, Nigeria
Review analysis
Known for exceptional shawarma and tortilla wraps that consistently exceed expectations.
- best shawarma
- great packaging
- cozy environment
- friendly staff
- juicy tortilla wrap
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume56
Review recency41
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment93
Verification0
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Chinelo O ★★★★★ : I loved love your shawarma 😋😋 Your packaging is super & your service in general is awesome, thank you once again 🙏🙏👍
Daniel R. ★★★★★ : The best shawarma I tasted was from food castle, the cozy environment and interior also complimented my stay,the workers are absolutely the best! Shall be visiting again, and again, and again! ❤️
3
CRAVING SPOT
64.5/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars84 reviews
Somep Plaza, LOKONGOMA PHASE II, Ibb Wy, opposite KEFAS MULTIPURPOSE HALL, beside PATHACH PHARMACY, LOKONGOMA, Lokoja 260101, Kogi, Nigeria
Review analysis
Unique ambiance and good pizza, but marred by poor customer service and long waits.
- good ambiance
- good pizza
- long wait
- poor customer service
- overcrowded
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume64
Review recency61
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment53
Verification0
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Josephine J. ★★★★★ : I Was Yelled At, and Humilliated for Requesting a Nylon for My Pizza I visited Craving Spot with my partner 4th March, 2026 to get pizza. Since we live quite far from the location and arrived late, w
Oghenewoke R. ★★★★★ : I like the environment and it's comfortable in snapping pictures
4
Gt Foods
63.5/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars2.1k reviews₦₦
RPXM+246, A2, Lokoja 260102, Kogi, Nigeria
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume100
Review recency54
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Mudashiru M. ★★★★★ : Gt food franchise across the country is always an exciting place to visit for your stop and grab on the go food when traveling, food is abit good great atmosphere good vibes all in all
Favour O. ★★★★★ : It's great place, I bought Rice and beef 4200, takeaway as at today. there's rest room(toilet) and you will pay #100 to use it if you're not buying from them. Their food is thirsty. They're fast in service. There's POS, PIZZA , BURGER and small chops around the fast food.
5
Helen's Place Restaurant Lokoja, Foods and More
63.2/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars49 reviews₦₦
Janet Ekundayo Rd, Lokoja 260101, Kogi, Nigeria
Review analysis
Known for affordable local dishes like edikainkon soup.
- affordable
- local dishes
- wide menu
- slow service
- dirty tables
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume57
Review recency50
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment59
Verification0
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yomi A. ★★★★★ : It is fairly good restaurant with affordable food ranging from local and continental dishes
Benard O. ★★★★★ : They really need to take service more seriously. Table are littered with dirty plates and staff unbothered about waiting customers.
6
Treasures
62.8/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars197 reviews₦₦
QPVJ+R74, Ankpa Road, Lokoja 260101, Kogi, Nigeria
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume77
Review recency50
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Tony P. ★★★★★ : Interested in fast-food. Ideal for people of all ages.
olusola T. ★★★★★ : For fried rice lover it's not tasteful, for snacks and bread they are very good
7
Tima restaurant
61.0/ 100
4.64.6 out of 5 stars9 reviews
RP3P+M32, Ado Ibrahim-Panti Rd, Lokoja 260101, Kogi, Nigeria
Review analysis
Aesthetically pleasing atmosphere with top-notch customer service.
- good customer service
- tasty meals
- aesthetic atmosphere
- pricey
- cozy place
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating90
Review volume33
Review recency33
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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salihu A. ★★★★★ : One of the best restaurant I will recommend in Lokoja, delicious meal and good atmosphere.
Raihanat A. ★★★★★ : I really enjoyed the food at Tima restaurant. They have an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Their customer service is also topnotch👌.
8
Amak Restaurant and Cafe
60.9/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars20 reviews
Shop 5, Hajiya K plaza, Lokoja 260101, Kogi, Nigeria
Review analysis
Offers a home-like dining experience with luxury ambience.
- fresh food
- good service
- neat environment
- cold shawarma
- value for money
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume44
Review recency56
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment59
Verification0
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Ahmed A. ★★★★★ : Amazing food and top-notch service. The meals were fresh and well-seasoned, and the environment was neat and comfortable. Definitely one of the best spots around.
dammy B. ★★★★★ : It felt like eating at home. Great taste, awesome ambience, luxury experience.
9
Yalo Restaurant
47.7/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
RP5X+88G, LGA, Secrectariat Road, Lokoja 260101, Kogi, Nigeria
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency6
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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10
Hotspot Restaurant & Lounge Lokoja
15.6/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Directly Opposite A Division, After NTA Roundabout, Lokoja 261102, Kogi, Nigeria
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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What the data shows for jollof restaurants in Lokoja

Counted from every jollof restaurants ranked in Lokoja, Kogi State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 10
With 5+ reviews: 8
Rated 4.5 or higher: 3
Median reviews: 34
Phone listed: 9 of 10
Opening hours listed: 10 of 10

8 of the 10 jollof restaurants ranked in Lokoja have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 2,494 reviews.

Of the 10, 3 score 4.5 or higher, 4 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 2 are below 4.0 and 1 has no rating yet.

The median jollof restaurants here has 34 reviews.

Gt Foods has the most, 2,070 at 3.6, followed by Treasures (197) and CRAVING SPOT (84).

9 list a phone number, 0 a website and 10 opening hours; 10 have a photo on file.

Across the 25 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes jollof restaurants, the median city lists 18; Lokoja has 10, fewer than the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Which jollof restaurant has the highest rating in Lokoja?

Persis Place is first with 4.8 stars from 17 Google reviews. Its rating is higher than Foodcastle Lokoja's 4.4 from 47 reviews and Helen's Place Restaurant Lokoja, Foods and More's 4.2 from 49.

Which Lokoja jollof restaurant has the most Google reviews?

Gt Foods has the largest review count, with 2,054 reviews and a 3.6-star rating. CRAVING SPOT follows on review volume with 84 reviews and 4.1 stars.

How many jollof restaurants are ranked in Lokoja?

There are 10 ranked jollof restaurants in Lokoja, Kogi State. Review counts vary, with Persis Place on 17, Foodcastle Lokoja on 47 and Gt Foods on 2,054.

How do CRAVING SPOT and Helen's Place compare?

Helen's Place Restaurant Lokoja, Foods and More has 4.2 stars from 49 reviews. CRAVING SPOT has a slightly lower rating of 4.1, based on a larger count of 84 reviews.

Which Lokoja jollof restaurants have price-level information?

Gt Foods and Helen's Place Restaurant Lokoja, Foods and More each have price level 2. Their ratings are 3.6 from 2,054 reviews and 4.2 from 49 reviews respectively. Exact meal prices are not stated.

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