Pause Cafe & Espresso Bar

Pause Cafe & Espresso Bar is inside The Palms Shopping Mall on Bisway Street, on the edge of Lekki at Maroko, one of the city's best-known malls. As the name suggests, it is designed as a place to take a break, whether in the middle of a shopping trip or between meetings. Eat.Drink.Lagos included it in its 2026 guide to brunch spots worth trying, and it is a practical choice if you want coffee and a light meal in a convenient setting.

The espresso bar serves the usual range of coffees, and the food menu covers brunch and lighter meals throughout the day. Toasts are a highlight, with versions topped with goat cheese, smoked salmon or avocado, and there is BBQ chicken pizza for something more substantial. The basil, lemon and ginger lemonade is a refreshing choice in the Lagos heat, and is worth ordering even if you are only stopping briefly.

Because it is inside a mall, Pause suits families, shoppers and anyone who wants a dependable cafe with easy access and security. It works well for solo travellers too, as it is easy to sit with a coffee and a book for an hour.

The cafe is open daily, roughly from 08:00 or 09:00 until 22:00 according to recent reports, which makes it useful both for breakfast and for an evening coffee. Mall opening times can affect access early and late in the day, so check before you go. Weekend afternoons are the busiest time at The Palms, so weekday mornings are calmer if you want a quiet table.

For a first visit, order one of the toasts with a lemonade or iced coffee, and add a pizza to share if you are in a group. Ask about any daily specials and seasonal drinks. Check whether VAT is added to your bill, and keep receipts if you are claiming expenses.

The Palms Shopping Mall is in Maroko on the Lekki side of the city, a short ride from Oniru and Admiralty Way. Ride-hailing cars can drop you at the mall entrance. Combine a visit with shopping at The Palms, or continue to the Lekki Arts and Crafts Market further along the expressway.