By Ejiofor Toochi
Are you craving something creamy and cold? Ikeja has a scoop for every mood. In this article, we’ve listed the top ice cream shops in Ikeja that are worth visiting. From well-known to hidden spots, here are the top 5 ice cream shops where you can cool off and treat yourself.
- Cold Stone Creamery
A favourite across Nigeria, Cold Stone Creamery offers many flavours including, banana cream, cheesecake fantasy, and the classic milk & cookies. In Ikeja, they’re located at two spots: 31/37 Toyin Street, Allen, and 14C Joel Ogunnaike Street, Ikeja GRA. Open from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and until midnight on weekends.
- Hans and René
Known as “the connoisseurs of the sweet life,” Hans and René is a premium gelato shop located at 58C Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA. They serve an impressive variety of flavours, including salted caramel, pistachio, dulce de leche, and local favourites like agbalumo and zobo sorbet. You’ll also find cakes, slush, and other delicious pastries. Open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- Ice Cream Factory
Also located at 58C Isaac John Street, Ice Cream Factory is another premium dessert spot in Ikeja GRA. With a wide range of rich ice cream flavours, this shop also offers cakes, baked goodies, cold and hot beverages, and other desserts. It’s your one-stop destination for indulgence. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Hatlab Gelato
If you love authentic Italian flavours, Hatlab Gelato is the place to go. Located at Shop 25, Jara Mall on Simbiat Abiola Way, Hatlab specialises in premium Italian gelato and sorbet, with over 20 years of flavour expertise. They also offer a variety of pastries and other treats. Open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Kinglace
Kinglace sits inside The Mix Plaza at 32 Joel Ogunnaike Street, Ikeja GRA. It’s perfect for a casual hangout. Their menu includes ice cream, waffles, pastries, shakes, coffee, and iced drinks. They are open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
