I first came across art cafe on yagazie’s instagram sometime last yearand it looked just like the type of place I’d love to lay nest in. I
knew I had to check it out sooner or later. Somehow I forgot all about
it till a while back when I stumbled upon a post on the place by niknak. When I had to meet up with Bella, I was quick to suggest Art cafe to
her and she equally loved it.
Art Café is a cafe, bar & grill and tea room located at 282 Akin
Olugbade Street in V.I. I love cozy spaces and art, so I fell in love
with the place immediately I stepped in. Being surrounded by art and vintage posters in a not so brightly lit
space is guaranteed to make you feel all deep and creative. lol. There were a couple of people working on their laptops when we got there, I think there’s also free WiFi but we didn’t ask.
The cafe flows out to an outdoor space that’s equally as lovely as the
indoor space. Surrounded my rustic light shades, flowers and bright
colours.
and forth talk with the manager looking all fierce at first and
demanding to see our business cards, I really didn’t feel up to it
anymore even after he gave us free rein to take pictures, so I asked
Bella’s friend Mo to help me out.
There’s also a store, an art gallery and dance studio in the same
building and I think its all owned by the family. I hear the store is also a
delightful space to be in, though I didn’t check it out but be sure to
drop by if you ever go to art cafe.
I met up with Bella there majorly because we had planned to have a shoot
there but I had to try their banana cake because the good people at
eat.drink.lagos said its a must have.
The slice of cake cost N1200 and it was alright. I think its a bit
pricey though but like my friend says, I’m paying for the ambience as
well. I also got a can schweppes which cost N600 – again pricey but
let’s blame it on the ambience.
Would I go back to art cafe? Totally! But more for the chilled atmosphere than for anything else.
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Never been to the art cafe but it sure looks like a cool place to try. I love the artistic combo. Lovely pics by the way. Have a great Sunday.
http://www.tyanasblog.com
It is definitely a cool place, thanks Tyana
Exactly! You pay a lot more for ambience and location has a role to play too. It does look like a cool place to unwind.
BeautifullyJune Blog
Lol. Biko ambience koh, it's still overpriced. At least the drink could have been 300Naira, seeing as it's 100N outside.
Awwwwwww,Cassie….for the consideration, thank you! Congratulations to you, beautybydupsey.
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BeautifullyJune Blog
Sorrry 🙁 your theme is still somewhat presentable.
Never been to Art cafe but I have heard good reviews about the place.
http://Www.molarabrown.com
It's a pretty cool space.
Oh my God! I cant believe i won. Like i have never in my life won something especially online. Im super excited, like you have no idea. Thank you a whole lot, i sincerely never saw it coming. God bless you greatly and grant all of your heart desires. I appreciate and heart you big time!
Aww, you're welcome! I know how it feels to win something off a giveaway. Lool.
I'll be contacting you very soon
Art Cafe is a really nice place. It looks like you guys had a lot of fun, I was actually hoping to see your full outfit. lol
Lool. The outfit is coming soon!
Thank you, not as much fun as I would have loved to have but I had great company with me so it was all good.
That cafe looks lovely.
It is! Thanks ummi for visiting – hope to see more of you oh please ehn. :*
I really like you new template.
Me too! Thank you Seun, thank you!
pppffft, if you're going to serve pricey food in a great atmosphere at least see to it that the food is superb. ha
Olive Needs Popeye
Well it wasn't too bad , plus I didn't try other things so I can't say really.
First time seeing the new theme on a desk top. Love the bigger pictures!
The art café looks cool and all, love the art but biko 600naira! Which kyn ambience be that? Is 300 not ok?
But the place looks chill sha. And the vintage blazer reappears <3
Mira La Belle blog
I've been before, but not to eat – I went for a couples salsa dance class, which was a lot of fun. I think that with a lot of restaurants in Lagos, people should be prepared to pay for ambiance.
Berry Dakara Blog
nice place but 600naira for can of drink???? best believe i'm taking my food along and slices of cake along to go and warm their chair.
htpp://whowhatfab.wordpress.com
In 2016, people are still being sensitive when you pull out a camera in their restaurant?
How do they think word gets around? Dead abeg.
Lovely photos sha, it looks like a nice place. 🙂
Bella's "friend", Mo. 🙂 🙂 😀
Okay bye. 😊
I love the easy uncluttered look of your blog. Consider myself adventurous, though I have never been to an art cafe in Lagos. Though I am attracted to the ambience you described, I hope I won't be put off by their pricey drinks and snacks. All the same, nobody said living in Lagos is easy!