Our Story

Crumb & Crust was born in 2018 from Chef Amara Okeke's small kitchen in Lekki, Lagos. What started as a hobby — baking fresh bread for family and friends — quickly became a neighbourhood sensation. Neighbours would knock on her door at dawn, drawn by the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread.

Chef Amara, trained at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, returned to Nigeria with a dream: to bring world-class artisan baking to Lagos. She combined French techniques with Nigerian flavours, creating unique recipes that honoured both traditions.

Today, Crumb & Crust operates a professional bakery on Admiralty Way with a team of 15 passionate bakers. We serve thousands of happy customers across Lagos — from families who order our daily bread to corporate clients who trust us for their events and meetings.

Our Philosophy

We believe great baking starts with great ingredients. We source the finest flour, pure butter, fresh eggs from local farms, and real vanilla — never shortcuts, never substitutes. Every loaf, every cake, every pastry is made from scratch daily.


Why Lagos Loves Us

Freshness — Everything is baked fresh each morning.

Flavour — Bold, authentic tastes you can't find in mass-produced goods.

Quality — Only premium ingredients. Period.

Community — We're a neighbourhood bakery that treats customers like family.

Meet Our Head Baker

The heart and hands behind every bake

Chef Amara Okeke

Founder & Head Baker

Le Cordon Bleu Paris graduate with 12 years of baking experience. Specializes in artisan breads and celebration cakes.

Chef Tunde Balogun

Pastry Chef

8 years crafting the flakiest pastries in Lagos. His sausage rolls have a cult following across the city.

Chef Fatima Yusuf

Cake Artist

Wedding and celebration cake specialist. Her sugar flowers and fondant work are nothing short of art.

Ingredients & Hygiene

We take food safety and quality seriously

Premium Ingredients

We use only the finest: pure butter (never margarine), real vanilla extract, Belgian chocolate, fresh Nigerian eggs, and unbleached flour.

Daily Fresh Baking

Everything is baked fresh each morning. No day-old bread, no frozen reheats. If it wasn't baked today, it's not on our shelf.

No Preservatives

Our breads and pastries contain no artificial preservatives. Just pure, honest baking — the way it should be.

NAFDAC Approved

Our bakery is fully registered and approved by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.

HACCP Standards

We follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point protocols to ensure food safety at every stage of production.

Clean Facility

Our bakery is deep-cleaned daily. All staff wear protective gear including hairnets, gloves, and aprons at all times.