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Medina Café
Breakfast Spot, Coffee Shop, and Café$$$$
Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver
The waffles at Medina Café is a can't miss
"Lavender latte is a must here; Leave room for their waffles."(34 Tips)
"Fricasse and the Harissa burger are both great"(15 Tips)
"Like everyone says, the fricassee is incredible."(10 Tips)
"The White Chocolate Pistachio Rosewater waffle sauce is incredible."(117 Tips)
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hussein sMay 18, 2016For brunching in Vancouver, it's a very good place. Inconvenient: you can wait until 1h30 to have a seat. Excellent service, original dishes & a very affordable price. Waffle👍.Experience is worth it.
LindsayAugust 24, 2013Must order a waffle with salted caramel sauce. Caramel not so much your thing? They have plenty of other sauces available to delight all types of taste buds.
Raakin RollAugust 27, 2016You must order the waffle but start with the granola parfait as it is the best way to start your day. I like to pair this off with grapefruit juice. Come around 10am to avoid the extra long lines.
Dee HAugust 6, 2015White chocolate, rose water and pistachio sauce for the waffles are to die for! The wait was 2 hours until we received our food but was worth it. Didn't love the coffee
Jonathan PayneAugust 26, 2017Best breakfast in Vancouver! We went b/t 25-45 mins before they opened. Our faves are the: Les Boulettes, Cassoulet, Fricassée, and OF COURSE Liege-style waffles with their Lavender Latte
ChrisMay 5, 2017Waffles were fantastic! Light, fluffy on inside, slightly crunchy/chewy - just amazing texture. Also really loved the pork belly sandwich. Get there before 9 if you want to avoid a long wait.
Sarp ErkayaNovember 16, 2018Busy, bustling breakfast cafe with unique menu items. Be prepared for a long wait. But question if it is worth the wait. The waffles are real good but you can also have them to go along with a latte.
Ryan StonerNovember 9, 2014Must stop for brunch. Middle Eastern flavors.Worth the wait. Get there by 845am on the weekend for the first seating. The spicy Moroccan meatballs and orzo paella topped with eggs are amazing.
Shidex QuffAugust 22, 2019Heavy menu for brunch. My dish was very spicy! I think it’s not worth the hours of wait. Try waffles though. The perfect size and toppings! Salted caramel, fig and orange were delicious.(extra charge)
Albha EganOctober 25, 2019I can’t tell you how good this place is! Got the Fricassee champignon and it’s the nicest breakfast dish I’ve gotten in a long time. Fabulous.
MarieAugust 14, 2015Came here twice when visiting Vancouver. Everything is fantastic! Get the Le Peameal; it's delicious and helps to feed someone in need! Incredibly helpful and friendly staff! Worth the hour-long wait.
Chieko BonnaJuly 29, 2014Very popular place. Get here by 9am, have delicious coffee and quick bites of amazing waffle (w/ dark chocolate sauce!) then order breakfast. You won't be disappointed with anything here.
Cam_in_BrisOctober 3, 2017The harissa “burger” (on pita) is one of the most delicious breakfast dishes I’ve ever eaten. Strong cold brew; waffles excellent. Worth the wait.
Alex MOctober 4, 2016The harissa burger was beautifully plated & delicious. Brunch left me feeling so content & not overly full, even after my entree & sharing 2 waffles- had to have one before and one after the entrees!
Malak✨December 31, 2015The waffles were incredible! With the pistachio white chocolate with rosewater 😻👏🏻 & lavender latte. Also, they have the best hummus that I have ever had! 👌🏻
KennethMarch 14, 2016On a one month trip around North America and Canada, this was our best breakfast! So different and delicious with a cosy and modern feel. Get the pot of eggs and a side of waffles... #delicious- Elizabeth FernandezOctober 23, 2016Get here early...like at opening time on a weekday. You'll get right in. Oh, and the eggs...oh the eggs. Everything here is incredibly delicious. Try the hot chocolate with lavender.
- Shidex QuffAugust 22, 2019The menu was heavy even for brunch!I didn’t like the taste of my dish, the sauce was too much and very spicy. But try waffles. Good size, delicious, salted caramel, fig & orange jam taste like heaven!
Jimmy LuFebruary 12, 2017Paella was delicious. Get a raspberry caramel latte, even if it doesn't pair with food. Save room for a waffle too. Fuck it, eat everything!
Connie ChiuJuly 1, 2018The waffle and dips are good starters—could be a little more crispy. Medina bacon is worth trying. Also got the cous cous and lamb meatball dish, good but not amazing in that long wait kinda way.
Vishal ReddyApril 21, 2014Dark chocolate mocha was seriously divine, especially for chocolate lovers. Focaccia bread was a perfect accompaniment to the juicy, tender short ribs in the fricasee. Oh and don't skip the waffles.
Kittie ChanSeptember 18, 2015Lives up to the hype! The long wait is worth it, just out your name down and have a coffee nearby. The fricassee - beef shortrib with aged white cheddar and roast potatoes 👌
Adrienne MAugust 7, 2019If you are staying at L'Hermitage next door, they have a secret waiting list for guests. Tell the hotel desk staff in advance and they'll make sure you get a table without a wait the next morning!
Myreen LacsamanaOctober 26, 2011Savory go Fricasse - braised short ribs with fried eggs, caramelized onions and applewood smoked cheddar. Sweet Belgium waffles with raspberry compote topping and a white chocolate pistachio mocha.
Anna JorgensenSeptember 23, 2017Maybe #1 because they're creative and the food is plated so prettily. Venue has character. Foodie Bucket List: check. Food: pretty. good.
MarvinJuly 27, 2016The food here was beautifully presented and worthy of Instagram However, this is where it stops— you can go to another breakfast house to satiate your morning needs.
Jessica MathyNovember 27, 2017I had the best-seller dish: the "fricassée". Unexpected mix of flavours: Pork, eggs, tomato sauce and apple... The mix didn't match really well in my opinion. But coffee's good and waiters very kind!
ChiqDecember 30, 2015Get there early! Waffles are to die for and the Wolves Breakfast is a feast. Try one of their signature lavender lattes. Recommend and will go back. Kudos to Julia!
Samar HamdanJune 2, 2017Creative food choices. Coca is a flatbread with sunny side egg and mashed potatoes can be vegetarian or with meat
- JessicaMarch 19, 2017LONG line ups!!be expected to wait for a long time. One of the best brunches in Vancouver. A little on the pricey side though
Kelley HallAugust 24, 2018Expect a long wait if you arrive at opening. Or just show up an hour later to skip the line and add your name to the list. The harissa “burger” is the choice!!!
- RyanJuly 25, 2015Excellent place for breakfast/brunch, fills up fast. Fricasse and the Harissa burger are both great
Whit MaullJune 13, 2017Creative and delicious breakfast menu, with top notch coffee to go along with it. Try the Paella.
Leah JohnsonDecember 30, 2014Try the lavender latte. Get a waffle (white chocolate pistachio rosewater & marmalade fig jam were scrumptious) - and share the fricasse (large portion)
Aprile ElcichMay 29, 2015Moroccan brunch! Different and unexpected, really great. Come early, even during the week it's busy.
AliceJune 26, 2017Brunch. Perfect little waffles with home made white chocolate cardamom sauce and freshly made marmalade, or a savoury paella? Your choice...
Agatha YuOctober 17, 2015I'm not going to lie. But the liege waffle from blue bottle is a lot better. It's not as dense as the ones here. But Medina's lamb meatball is awesome 👌🏻
Maris EspinoApril 6, 2023Perfect for breakfast!! Closes at 2pm… Waffles are delicious !!! With chocolate topping 😍 !! Mimosas happy hour :)
@michaelkwanFebruary 18, 2013They effectively share the same kitchen as Chambar and I imagine there is some crossover in staff as well. There is a main front room for Cafe Medina where you’ll find the waffles... Full review --> Read more
La Sante is the most beautiful brunch dish I've seen in Vancouver. Make sure to finish off with a waffle!
Seijung ParkMay 27, 2019Waffles seem to be the signature here. Personally didn’t find it mind blowing. If you get it, skip the other toppings and go for the fig. One topping is enough for two. Everything else was real good.- Dee HAugust 7, 2015The fricassee was outstanding and so was the white chocolate, pistachio and rose water sauce for the waffles.
Grace WongJuly 3, 2022I was lucky today coz I came alone and no need to make reservation or line up over 1.5 hrs(heard the front staff advised) during weekend, I was arranged to sit at bar table.- Best brunch in the city. Fricasse or Cassoulet, w/ a Cappuccino and waffles.
Liana CascianiJanuary 13, 2018Get the Fez cocktail. Do it. Seriously is amazing. ( pictured: Fez & The Bloody Maria)
S EdgeAugust 17, 2014Want to try the drinks and waffles (with toppings), but don't have endless hours to wait in line? You can get both to go from the till. Lavender in blends is subtle, not overdone and soapy.
SherryMarch 2, 2014I get Paella every time. It's that good! Tried the white chocolate pistachio sauce with my waffle for the first time. It was DELICIOUS!!
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(604) 879-3114
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