Basic Information

Address

Atoshi Cl, Makurdi, 970101, Benue

Cuisine Type

Cafe

Target Audience

Groups, university students, tourists, solo diners, and families. It appeals to those seeking a casual meal, a place to work on a laptop, a romantic setting, or a trendy spot for social gatherings. The crowd is a mix of students, locals, and visitors.

About This Restaurant

Ark City Cafe And Grill is a popular, versatile dining destination in Makurdi, offering a cozy and trendy atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Open late seven days a week, it combines the best of a cafe, grill, and bar. With a diverse menu featuring everything from great coffee and desserts to a full bar with an excellent beer and wine selection, it caters to all tastes, including vegan and vegetarian options. Whether you're looking for a quick bite, a quiet place to work, a romantic dinner, or a spot for group gatherings, Ark City provides a comfortable and customer-friendly experience.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

9:30 am–12 am

Saturday

9:30 am–12 am

Sunday

12 pm–12 am

Monday

9:30 am–12 am

Tuesday

9:30 am–12 am

Wednesday

9:30 am–12 am

Thursday

9:30 am–12 am

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

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Best Times to Visit

Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner as there is usually a wait. Given its popularity for working on laptops and its consistent opening hours, late mornings on weekdays might be less busy. Evenings and weekends are likely peak times.

Specialties & Services

Specializes in continental food, grilled dishes like croaker, and delicious sauces such as the goat meat sauce. Offers a great selection of coffee, tea, beer, wine, and cocktails. Services include dine-in, takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, catering, and private dining. Known for happy-hour drinks and food, late-night dining, and a variety of offerings from breakfast and brunch to dinner and dessert.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Offers free street parking and a free parking lot, but finding a space is noted as difficult. Plan for potential delays in securing parking.

Payment Methods

Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible seating and toilet are available. The location is described as easily accessible within the metropolitan area.

Service options

Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop

Offerings

Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Private dining room, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine

Dining options

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service

Amenities

Bar on site, Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket

Crowd

Groups, Tourists, University students

Planning

Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait

Children

Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers frequently praise the tasty, delicious, and affordable meals, with specific mentions of the goat meat sauce and grilled croaker. The cozy, comfortable atmosphere is highly appreciated for both relaxation and group discussions. The service is noted as customer-friendly, though calling ahead for takeout is recommended to reduce waiting times. The mix of outdoor and indoor seating is a popular feature.

Customer Reviews

"Art Cafe seats at a comfortable and easily accessible side of the metropolitan. The restaurant is cozy and their meals tasty and nice. It is good for a seat out and also for having group discussions. The meals are affordable and overall they are customer friendly."

"I loveeeee the place. It has an outdoor and indoor place, comfortable seats for better relaxation, very delicious meals, you need to try their goat meat sauce (yummy). …"

"Ark City Cafe is a mix between an outdoor bar and a lounge. They also have really nice continental food. I did a take out of grilled croaker (it was ready in 30 minutes, I suggest u call in before you get there so the waiting time is …"