SLoW

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The day I found out SLoW now had a breakfast menu, it was a rainy morning. Typically, I’d take the opportunity to sleep in and enjoy the cool weather, but after making this discovery, my plan for a cosy lie-in was aborted with speed. I made a reservation, got dressed and headed out.

I love that when you open the big doors at SLoW, you’re immediately hit with the greenery, wide windows and that exotic rainforest vibe. That’s the kind of treatment I need to combat whatever stress Lagos has just thrown at me.

Naturally, I got the menu when I was nicely seated and ordered the Lamb Shakshuka with eggs well done and a side of bacon, alongside a glass of cocoa banana smoothie (see, soft life fit me die). I didn’t have to wait too long; the whole meal took about 15 minutes to get to me.

A little education: Shakshuka is an Arabic word, meaning “a haphazard mixture” or “all mixed up.” It’s a (winning) combo of poached eggs in a yummy spiced tomato pepper sauce, with some kind of meat and a topping of cheese. And when it comes to this, boy, does SLoW know exactly what they’re doing.

This shakshuka confirmed my firm belief that there is no true happiness without good food. I was sold on the first bite. It’s everything a hearty breakfast should be, really – yummy bread (more on this later on), nicely-done eggs, a tasty sauce, plus the addition of tender, beautiful lamb.

The pita bread was lovely, flavourful and very fresh. I also had crispy bacon, which was delicious. A note on the breakfast portions: They’re generous, which is good because there’s nothing as disappointing as a mingy serving of seriously yummy food.

I’d typically have a latte or cappuccino of some kind with breakfast, but I thought to switch things up with SLoW’s cocoa banana smoothie – which is bliss, y’all. (Bonus points that it looks like a chocolate milkshake!) I’m also mature enough to admit that I enjoyed it also because it made me feel like one of those healthy, fitness people everyone has on their TL, who never let you hear word 😒 It was the perfect addition to my meal.

The point is: Everyone should have breakfast at SLoW.

Damage

Lamb Shakshuka — N9000

Bacon — N3000

Cocoa Banana Smoothie — N5500