Amara by Delis Lagos Review: Prices, Menu & Experience

Amara by Delis Lagos: Luxury Café or Just Overpriced?

March 31, 2026

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Drinks

We started with the Coconut Green Splash which cost ₦12,000 – I found this unnecessarily too high for a non-alchoholic drink (Lagos what is it??) and it wasn’t also green. It was refreshing no doubt but the glass for that price – way too small. We also had the Mango Mingle Smoothie which cost ₦15,000 – it was just alright! Way too pricey for an average smoothie but it was nice but not 15k nice. We also had a bottle of water and this cost ₦2,000.

Right away, you can tell this isn’t your average café pricing. Smoothies in the ₦12k–₦15k range already place it firmly in the premium category. The drinks were refreshing and clearly made with quality ingredients, but at these prices, you’re automatically expecting something memorable, not just good.

Mango Mingle Smoothie

Food

For food, we tried the Mango Avocado Summer Salad going for ₦28,500 and the Tropical Açaí Bowl for ₦30,000, with other bowls going as high as ₦38,000. What is going on???

Mango Avocado Summer Salad

Tropical Açaí Bowl

Salads pushing ₦30k and bowls nearing ₦40k are not typical for the Lagos café scene. At that point, you’re already comparing it to a full dining experience, not just a light meal for salads and smoothie bowls.

To give a bit more context, the general menu looks like this:

Smoothies: ₦12,000 – ₦15,000
Salads: ₦28,500 – ₦39,500
Sandwiches: ₦27,500 – ₦42,000
Mains: ₦30,000 – ₦45,000
Coffee: ₦6,500 – ₦12,500

Our total bill came to ₦98,438 for two people, including tax.

I understand they might be using imported products but the pricing here is such an outlier but I also suspect they are also targeting a very specific audience, people who are willing to pay for ambience, exclusivity, and a curated lifestyle experience.

And to their credit, there were some thoughtful touches. When the staff noticed we weren’t fully satisfied, they sent over complimentary desserts, which we genuinely appreciated. That level of attentiveness matters, especially in a space like this.

Still, at this price point, expectations are naturally very high. When you’re spending this much, you want everything, from taste to portions to overall experience, to feel worth it. If anything feels slightly off, it becomes more noticeable.

Amara by Delis Bar

Overall Review

Overall, Amara by Delis is a stunning café with a clear identity. The aesthetics are there, the concept is strong, and it definitely stands out in Lagos’ growing café scene. But right now, it feels like the pricing is already at its peak while the full experience is still finding its balance.

Would I go back? Yes, but I’d try something else. I’d stick to coffee, maybe a dessert, or something light. It feels more enjoyable that way, without the pressure of a full, expensive meal.

It’s absolutely worth trying at least once. Just make sure you go in prepared.

FOODIE IN LAGOS RATING: 6/10

Amara by Delis Summary

	Ambience	Minimal, clean, filled with natural light, and very picturesque.
	Food Quality	Fresh and well-presented; premium ingredients; portions could be bigger.
	Location	Centrally located in Victoria Island, easy to find and good parking
	Price	Drinks Coconut Green Splash ₦12,000 Mango Mango Smoothie ₦15,000 Water ₦2,000 Food Mango Avocado Summer Salad ₦28,500 Tropical Açaí Bowl ₦30,000 Total: ₦98, 438 Note: Very expensive cafe
	Service Delivery	Attentive and polite; offered complimentary desserts when we weren’t satisfied with the service.