In the heart of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Margaret Ajayi, a Nigerian chef, is curing homesickness one spoon at a time by keeping the diverse Nigerian community in Newfoundland fed with her authentic Nigerian meals that carry the distinct taste of home. Established in 2019, her restaurant and bakery, Meggscakes and Events, has quickly become the go-to place to find Nigerian dishes in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
What truly sets her cooking apart is the depth of flavour and attention to authenticity in every dish. Each meal is carefully prepared with a signature taste that reflects traditional Nigerian home cooking, something that is rarely replicated by other Nigerian restaurants in Newfoundland. Margaret focuses on understanding her customers’ palates, creating meals that feel familiar, comforting, and rooted in cultural tradition.
Her menu reflects a wide range of traditional Nigerian dishes, each prepared with original ingredients and familiar flavours.
Menu Overview
Meggscakes and Events serve a vast selection of Nigerian dishes, from classics like Jollof rice to street foods like Ewa Aganyin and Plantain. Each of her meals brings warmth and comfort, and is carefully prepared to give you a true taste of Nigerian cuisine, whether you are trying it for the first time or looking for a familiar comfort food.
These are some of the signature meals you’d find on the Meggscakes menu:
- Abula with Goat Meat
- Fried Plantain
- Ewa Agayin and Plantain with Fish / Beef
- Ofada Rice with Ayamase Sauce
- Grilled Tilapia / Catfish
- Fried Rice
- Jollof Rice
- Catfish Pepper soup and Agidi / Eko
She makes Nigerian snacks too:
- Chicken pie
- Fish roll
- Doughnuts
- Moi-Moi
- Puff-puff
- Small chops
- Sausage roll
What Makes Meggscakes Stand Out?
The one thing that truly makes Margaret’s restaurant stand out from others like hers is the affordability of the meals. On the Meggscakes and Events website, you can get a plate for as low as $17.50.
Additionally, the meals are made fresh and are available for pickup. Margaret also takes custom orders, bringing much-needed help to the nights you don’t want to make dinner and are in the mood to order in. Meggscakes will have your meal ready for pickup in minutes and piping hot.
Featured Dishes And Quantities
The Nigerian dishes on Meggscakes’ menu come in different portion sizes, quantities, protein choices and prices. This ensures that you can order food for just you, a smaller group size (share with friends or family), or for a larger gathering (events and parties).
Below we’ve added a list of meals, their respective quantities, options, and prices.
1. Ofada Rice with Ayamase Sauce
You can pair Meggs traditional Ofada with a smoky, spicy sauce that has a unique, remarkable flavour-filled taste.
Price: $17.50
Quantity: Comes in Packs.
2. Abula with Goat Meat
A Yoruba dish served with soups and stews (gbegiri and ewedu) and tender goat meat.
Price: $24.99.
Quantity: Comes in Packs.
3. Ewa Agayin and Plantain with Fish / Beef
Meggscake serves mashed beans with a rich spicy sauce, topped off with fried plantain (dodo) and beef or fish. You can order it on our website.
Price:
- Ewa Agayin with Plantain & Fish – $19.99.
- Ewa Agayin with Plantain & Beef – $22.99
Protein Options: Fish or Beef.
4. Jollof Rice
Jollof Rice is one of the most popular Nigerian dishes, and we make it without compromising on that signature taste everyone loves.
Price: $17.50
Options
- Jollof Rice with Chicken.
- Jollof Rice with Beef.
- Jollof Rice with Turkey.
- Jollof Rice with Fish.
5. Grilled Tilapia / Catfish
Meggs serves grilled tilapia or catfish with sides of crispy yams, fried plantain, and coleslaw. This light dish perfectly blends smoky fish with a delicious pepper sauce.
Price: $39.99.
Location & Pickup Information
Meggcakes and Events is located at 38 Golf Ave, St. John’s, NL A1C 5C8, Canada. Customers can pick up their order or opt for a door delivery.
Catering Services
Besides making simple meals for one customer, Margaret also offers event catering. Her catering process covers cooking for one person, a small group, and catering for a full event. The events she cooks for include weddings, child dedications, housewarming parties, birthdays, and graduation parties.
How to Place an Order
Placing a custom order with Magaret is super easy and can be done on the Meggscakes and Events website. Here’s a breakdown of the process:
- Visit the page of the Nigerian dish you want to order.
- For meals like jollof rice or fried rice, choose an option.
- Pick a quantity (one or two packs) and add to cart.
She also accepts custom orders for meals and cakes, which you can opt for by clicking the “Request a Custom Order’ button on the website. Similarly, you can reach her at info@meggscakes.ca. Her restaurant is also available on DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Order. Online.