Basic Information
559C Kapital Rd, Garki, Abuja 900103, Federal Capital Territory
Restaurant
Groups, tourists, solo diners, families with children (offers kids' menu and high chairs), customers seeking authentic local cuisine, breakfast/lunch/dinner patrons, and those looking for casual dining experiences.
About This Restaurant
Shagalinku Restaurant Abuja is a well-established dining destination in Garki, known for its authentic local cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. Operating since the late 1970s, this restaurant has grown from humble beginnings into a popular spot serving delicious Nigerian favorites like jollof rice and beans with sweet potatoes. Open daily from 8:30 am to 10 pm, Shagalinku offers extensive dining options including breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with vegan, vegetarian, and halal choices. The restaurant features a casual yet trendy atmosphere with both indoor seating and convenient takeaway options.
Hours & Schedule
8:30 am–10 pm
8:30 am–10 pm
8:30 am–10 pm
8:30 am–10 pm
8:30 am–10 pm
8:30 am–10 pm
8:30 am–10 pm
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Reservations recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner as the restaurant usually has wait times. Open consistently from 8:30 am to 10 pm daily. Popular dining times may require planning ahead due to high customer traffic.
Specialties & Services
Authentic Nigerian cuisine including jollof rice and beans, great coffee and tea selection, all-you-can-eat options, halal food, vegan and vegetarian dishes, private dining room, catering services, breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner offerings. Known for their excellent desserts and late-night food options.
Amenities & Features
Free parking available with both street parking and a dedicated parking lot at no charge. Wheelchair-accessible car park provided for customer convenience.
Accepts credit cards and debit cards. Note: Some customers report that billing systems may rely on freelance POS agents who charge extra, so carrying cash is recommended as backup.
Fully wheelchair accessible including car park, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities. Offers multiple service options including delivery, drive-through, takeaway, and dine-in for various accessibility needs.
Delivery, Drive-through, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in
Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining
All you can eat, Coffee, Halal food, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Private dining room, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service
Toilet
Casual, Cosy, Historic, Trendy, Upmarket
Groups, Tourists
Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait
Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu
Customer Reviews
Review Summary
Customers praise the authentic local food and atmosphere, with many noting the restaurant's long history and growth. Positive feedback highlights delicious traditional dishes and cozy environment. Some reviews mention payment system limitations, recommending bringing cash as POS agents may charge extra. Overall rated 3.5 stars based on 1344 reviews.
