Basic Information

Address

Behind BOVAS Filling Station, Opposite Unity Secondary School, Ife garage, Ondo- Ife Rd

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

University students, tourist groups, families with children, solo diners, and local residents seeking traditional Nigerian cuisine in a casual setting.

About This Restaurant

Ise oluwa Unique Food (IYA-ADE) is a popular local restaurant serving authentic Nigerian cuisine in a casual, historic setting. Known for its delicious swallow and variety of soups, the restaurant offers multiple service options including dine-in, takeaway, and drive-through. With offerings ranging from quick bites to all-you-can-eat options, it's a go-to spot for traditional meals throughout the day. The establishment caters to various dining preferences with breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and catering services available.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

7 am–6 pm

Saturday

7 am–6 pm

Sunday

Closed

Monday

7 am–6 pm

Tuesday

7 am–6 pm

Wednesday

7 am–6 pm

Thursday

7 am–6 pm

Closed Days

Sunday

Best Times to Visit

Open from 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays. The restaurant often has wait times and accepts reservations. Weekday afternoons may be less crowded than peak meal times.

Specialties & Services

Authentic Nigerian swallow and soups, all-you-can-eat options, happy-hour food and drinks, small plates, quick bites, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, catering services, table service, drive-through, and takeaway options.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Free parking options include both street parking and a dedicated parking lot at no charge, providing convenient access for customers.

Payment Methods

Not specified

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible seating available. The restaurant offers multiple service options suitable for various mobility needs.

Service options

Drive-through, Takeaway, Dine-in

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining

Offerings

All you can eat, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Quick bite, Small plates

Dining options

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

Atmosphere

Casual, Historic, Trendy

Crowd

Groups, Tourists, University students

Planning

Usually a wait, Accepts reservations

Children

Good for kids

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the delicious food quality and variety of soups, particularly noting the excellent swallow options. However, reviews indicate room for improvement in staff training and customer service attitude. Some customers mention the atmosphere could be more relaxed and the environment cleaner. The restaurant maintains a solid 4-star rating based on 111 reviews.

Customer Reviews

"One of the few places you can eat good swallow in town. However the staff are not well trained and the behave as if the joint is the only place a customer can eat. They need to improve their attitude and the environment need to be cleaned regularly"

"Delicious and aroma food.. Big story to tell here"

"This place is great when there's no better alternative. They got variety of soups but the atmosphere is not relaxed and the staffs are next to zero."