Where Culinary Art Meets Everyday Elegance
OUR STORY
About Bakendales
Nestled in the heart of Ikoyi, we are more than a patisserie, we are a destination for refined indulgence. Renowned for our handcrafted cakes, fine desserts, French-inspired pastries, and gourmet café dining.
With every creation, we bring together artistry, flavor, and an elevated experience designed for those who refuse to settle for ordinary. From our signature cakes and decadent desserts to our café and curated event catering, Bakendales is committed to delivering moments of indulgence worth remembering.
WHAT WE DO
Pastries, Loaves & Daily Indulgences
Our pastry counter is a treasure trove of flavors including croissants, éclairs, brownies, cookies, muffins, and more. Each piece is handcrafted daily, combining French-trained techniques with local inspiration for indulgence that feels both familiar and extraordinary.
The Café
Our Ikoyi café is where fine dining meets comfort. Pair your pastry or gelato with expertly brewed coffee, savor a gourmet breakfast, or unwind with a plated dish prepared with the same care as our desserts. The café is a warm, art-filled space designed for conversations, business lunches, or quiet reflection.
Events & Dessert Catering
Bakendales extends its artistry to events, offering luxury dessert tables, bespoke wedding cakes, and corporate catering. Whether intimate or grand, our Cordon Bleu-trained expertise ensures a dessert experience that is seamless, elegant, and unforgettable.
Custom Cakes & Celebrations
Every cake tells a story. From weddings to birthdays and anniversaries, we create bespoke cakes that blend exquisite design with unforgettable flavor. Whether you envision a grand centerpiece or a minimalist classic, our creations are designed to be as memorable as your occasion.
Bakendales Academy
Bakendales Academy offers aspiring bakers and enthusiasts the chance to master fine pastry and gourmet cuisine under Cordon Bleu–trained guidance. Our immersive, hands-on courses go beyond recipes, blending technique, artistry, and creativity to transform passion into craft.
ABOUT THE HEAD CHEF
Bolanle Aiyenuro
HEAD CHEF, BAKENDALES PATISSERRIE & BOULANGERIE
At the heart of Bakendales is Chef Bolanle Aiyenuro, a Le Cordon Bleu–trained patissier whose artistry elevates every creation. With years of international experience and a passion for perfection, Chef Bolanle blends Parisian finesse with Lagos flair, delivering pastries, desserts, and gourmet cuisine that are as elegant as they are indulgent. Her journey into the culinary world was fueled by a desire to create sensory-rich experiences, not just meals.
After honing her craft in the kitchens of Europe, Chef Bolanle returned home with a mission: to introduce Lagos’ discerning audience to authentic French pastry techniques, elevated with local creativity and global standards of excellence.
From the buttery layers of a croissant to the grandeur of a bespoke celebration cake, each recipe reflects her commitment to world-class technique, authenticity, and unforgettable taste.
Her hallmark is detail, whether it’s the careful balance of flavors in a plated dish, the precision in a sugar finish, or the storytelling behind a wedding cake design.
Chef Bolanle is more than a baker, she is a curator of moments. Her vision for Bakendales is to create a brand that resonates with all who value not just quality but exclusivity, artistry, and service that anticipates their needs. Under her leadership, Bakendales has grown from a boutique patisserie into a destination café, luxury event partner, and trusted name for refined indulgence in Lagos.
Above all, her philosophy remains simple yet profound:
Food should inspire delight, evoke memory, and create connection. Every plate, every pastry, is an opportunity to leave a lasting impression.
