Basic Information

Address

JPWR+QPC, Oja Aba, Ilerin 233285, Osun

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Groups, university students, tourists, and families. The casual atmosphere and kid-friendly environment appeal to a broad demographic seeking authentic local dining experiences.

About This Restaurant

Olorunwa Food Canteen is a popular local restaurant in Ilerin, Osun, offering authentic Nigerian cuisine in a casual, trendy atmosphere. Known for its delicious locally made meals, particularly traditional 'swallow' dishes like Pounded Yam, Amala, Eba, and Fufu served with assorted meats, fish, and soups. The establishment features a well-arranged dining space with outdoor seating and is praised for its cleanliness and accessibility. Open from 10 am to 7 pm most days, it provides multiple service options including dine-in, takeaway, and delivery.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

10 am–7 pm

Saturday

10 am–7 pm

Sunday

Closed

Monday

10 am–7 pm

Tuesday

10 am–7 pm

Wednesday

10 am–7 pm

Thursday

10 am–7 pm

Closed Days

Sunday

Best Times to Visit

The restaurant typically experiences wait times, suggesting peak hours can be busy. Weekday lunches and dinners are popular. Since they're closed on Sundays, Friday and Saturday evenings may be particularly busy. Reservations are accepted to help manage wait times.

Specialties & Services

Traditional Nigerian cuisine specializing in 'swallow' dishes (Pounded Yam, Amala, Eba, Fufu) with assorted soups and meats. Offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and catering services. Features a great beer selection and alcohol offerings. Service options include outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, and delivery with table service available.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Excellent parking options with free of charge street parking, a free parking lot, and plenty of parking available. Customers should find ample parking without additional costs.

Payment Methods

Not specified

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible with seating and toilet facilities available. The venue is described as easily accessible with well-arranged tables and chairs.

Service options

Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Great beer selection

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, Beer, Quick bite, Small plates

Dining options

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

Amenities

Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, 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 local meals, particularly the pounded yam. Reviews highlight the clean environment, well-arranged tables and chairs, and overall lovely dining experience. The restaurant is noted for being easily accessible and maintaining good food quality.

Customer Reviews

"Olorunwa food canteen is a lovely place. It is neat and easily accessible. The food is good. The tables and chairs are well arranged. The staff are …"

"A lovely restaurant to eat in Ilesa. They sell what Nigerians call SWALLOW. Pounded yam, Amala, Eba, Fufu and different assorted meat, fish and soup. …"

"Olorunwa Food Canteen is the place to have the most delicious locally made meals, especially Pounded Yam. …"