The 6 Best Brunch Spots in Lekki, Ranked

One to three

1) Cactus in Maruwa. The Lagos brunch institution — buttermilk pancakes, salmon eggs benedict, and a courtyard that fills by 10.30am on Saturdays. Arrive at 9 or wait an hour. 2) Bature Brewery Sunday buffet in Phase 1. ₦25,000 all-in with unlimited beer, wine and food from 12 to 5. Best value brunch in the city if you can drink.

3) Cafe Vergnano at Palms Mall. Italian-run, proper espresso, and the pastries are actually croissant-shaped. Quieter than Cactus and open from 8am.

Four to six

4) Cilantro at Circle Mall for a more Nigerian brunch — akara and pap alongside the eggs. The garden seating is the draw. 5) Foundry Coffee Roasters in Lekki Phase 1 for coffee-first brunch — the espresso is the best in Lekki and the toasts and eggs are simple and correct. Small room; go early.

6) Bungalow at Landmark Beach for a beachside brunch when you have visitors from out of town and want to show off. The food is fine, not great — you are paying for the view. I have left off the hotel brunches (Eko, Radisson) because they are pricey buffets rather than proper cooked-to-order rooms.