Basic Information

Address

Ahmadu Bello Way, Minanata, Sokoto 840283, Sokoto

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Groups, university students, tourists, families with children, and solo diners. The restaurant appeals to those seeking authentic African cuisine in a casual yet upmarket setting, with specific amenities for children including kids' menus and high chairs.

About This Restaurant

De Favourite Restaurant is a popular dining destination in Sokoto, offering a diverse menu of African cuisine with specialties from Calabar, Igbo, and general Nigerian dishes. With a 4.1-star rating from over 120 reviews, this restaurant provides a casual yet upmarket atmosphere featuring cozy seating, fireplace ambiance, and sport viewing. Open from 10:30 am to 9:30 pm six days a week (closed Sundays), it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with options for halal food, organic dishes, and all-you-can-eat offerings.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

10:30 am–9:30 pm

Saturday

10:30 am–9:30 pm

Sunday

Closed

Monday

10:30 am–9:30 pm

Tuesday

10:30 am–9:30 pm

Wednesday

10:30 am–9:30 pm

Thursday

10:30 am–9:30 pm

Closed Days

Sunday

Best Times to Visit

The restaurant typically experiences wait times, suggesting peak hours can be busy. Weekday lunches and weekend evenings are likely popular. Reservations are accepted to help manage wait times. Closed on Sundays.

Specialties & Services

African cuisine specializing in Calabar and Igbo dishes, halal food options, all-you-can-eat offerings, organic dishes, happy-hour drinks, and late-night food. Services include dine-in, takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, catering, and counter service. Popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with both table service and quick bite options available.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Excellent parking options with free parking lot, free street parking, and plenty of available spaces. The car park is wheelchair accessible and provides ample parking for guests.

Payment Methods

Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Multiple payment options provide convenience for all types of customers.

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible with wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. The facility offers ample parking and is designed to accommodate guests with mobility needs.

Service options

Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Fireplace, Sport

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

All you can eat, Halal food, Happy-hour drinks, Late-night food, Organic dishes, Quick bite, Small plates

Dining options

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

Amenities

Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Historic, Quiet, Trendy, Upmarket

Crowd

Groups, Tourists, University students

Planning

Accepts reservations, Usually a wait

Children

Good for kids, Good for kids birthday, High chairs, Kids' menu

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the restaurant as one of the best in Sokoto for variety of dishes and excellent service. Reviewers highlight the well-represented African dishes, particularly Calabar and Igbo specialties, and commend the quality of service provided by staff.

Customer Reviews

"In Sokoto, this is one of the best places to get a variety of dishes, edibles and food. The African dishes ( Calabar, Igbo, and general ) are well represented. …"

"They would surely give you the best service"

"Thank you🙏 …"

"It was a good place and in a nice location 👌. Their services are very good …"