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Medina Café

Breakfast Spot, Coffee Shop, and Café$$$$

Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver

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Medina Café

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Ranked #3 for breakfast spots in 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)
"Top it off with waffles and milk chocolate lavender and you're gold"(117 Tips)

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MikaDoesMakeup.comSeptember 3, 2011
Been here 10+ times
go extra extra early if you want to get a seat without a huge wait... and order the waffles for a starter with berry compote and a half sweet extra hot lavender latte... then try a unique breaky!
AhYoung JoSeptember 10, 2014
The waffle and coffee are really good for brunch. Harrisa burger too. Even i didn't line up too much. Here is very crowded.
Maryam SalariDecember 1, 2015
The quality is conspicuous by the crowed waiting to be seated on a regular Monday , at 1 ! Had the salmon fume and liked it! The Mocha's were tasty too!
Tom MooreNovember 13, 2016
Friendly service and the Coca dish was amazing along with the avo toast and bacon.
Aletha ScottMarch 10, 2015
I had a sandwich with a sunny side up egg, salmon and cream cheese. Can't remember what it's called but it was great!
Sanja SSeptember 7, 2010
Been here 10+ times
vancouver fave. amazing and unique breakfast dishes, great owners. just beware the lines (the whole party needs to be there to be seated) but there's a back room (chambar's dining room) so the line mo
Leonardo MenezesJuly 8, 2021
Marvelous team and service. Delicious food and lots of good options for brunch. Don't miss it.
Mike LamJanuary 23, 2015
The fricassée and les boulettes are so amazing. The guy at the bar made it a great experience
Follow KarlAugust 4, 2015
Try the dark hot chocolate definitely one of the best I've ever had !!!
C MMay 24, 2017
Get the Paella (alone with a lavender latte) - it will change your life!
Jenna BrooksJune 20, 2016
Amazing! Incredible! Fantastic! All the good words! Be prepared for a wait to get a table though.
Victoria AnsellApril 25, 2017
Worth the wait for sure. Absolutely delicious brunch. I would recommend weekends and after 12pm for a shorter wait time.
Chrissy TobinSeptember 20, 2015
Lavender latte is great! Can't go wrong with the frittata of the day!
allisonSeptember 15, 2013
Put an egg on your paella and boom — it becomes the perfect brunch. http://www.cirquedusweet.com/2013/07/vancouver-funky-good-medina.html
Staci StevensJanuary 8, 2017
Very lively! Had the avocado/tomato toast, andouille sausage, and waffle. Delicious. Still dreaming of it.
Sotheby's International Realty CanadaNovember 4, 2011
The line-ups out the door are worth it! Tip: order a take-out lavender latte at the coffee bar to stay warm while you wait.
Jackie WestsideJanuary 3, 2016
If you're reading this it's not too late to go early tomorrow morning and line up for the best brunch in the city ever...GOOO!!!
Jessica CardosoApril 24, 2018
Avocado toast is delicious as is the fig and orange marmalade on waffles. Lavender latte was over-hyped.
Dexter FreshmanJanuary 19, 2017
The harrisa burger makes for a more unusual breakfast- totally making a change from the usual offerings around the city.
Devender KainthAugust 21, 2016
Lavender latte is amazing; so is the white chocolate rose water pistachio sauce for waffles
Géraldine MullerJanuary 2, 2020
Well situated in the city center. Expensive but delicious nonetheless. Be ready to wait at least half an hour to have a table though.
Mingfei YanNovember 7, 2014
Brunch is awesome. This place can get quite crowded so come early.
Leïla CookieJune 9, 2016
Latte lavender. Waffles milk choc lavender. Avocado toasts. Eggs. Really everything is incredible
Jennifer WongMarch 3, 2013
The wait to get a table on the weekend is usually an hour. Put your name on the list, grab a coffee, and walk around Gastown for a bit.
Romy CohenJuly 22, 2018
They can make some of the veggie dishes vegan. Just ask ☺️
J BFebruary 28, 2019
Amazing menu. Could have eaten everything. Chose the cous cous and halloumi with sausage
Hani EJuly 17, 2021
Had the avocado toast with a cuppa tea. Mildly overpriced, but delicious.
Martin HellströmJuly 27, 2019
Straff and atmosphere excels. Interior appearance pleases the eye but lack of fabrics makes the place slight noisy
Celeste MoureNovember 4, 2011
If there's a huge line for a table you can order a coffee and waffles at the bar and eat it outside or on the go. So delicious!
Pablo CardenasApril 14, 2017
Great choice, unfortunately you need to wait long to be seated! Good service.
Sulafa AlrkabiJune 19, 2017
Best brunch ever. Make sure to get there early
George ChangJune 18, 2012
Awesome place for breakfast with big portions and good coffee. The waffles alone are worth it. Get a bunch of them with different toppings to share!
MoniqueJuly 21, 2019
Great breakfast spot with the best waffles in Vancouver!
Brenden BullockMarch 30, 2015
Delicious! The Saumon Fumé is a must-have for brunch. Excellent service at the bar as well.
Hani EJuly 17, 2021
Breakfast food. The avocado toast is really good.
Anne D.J.November 21, 2019
Get two pcs waffle with mixed berry compote and coffee with steamed milk ❤️
AAA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TomMay 28, 2010
The Fricasse is heaven and together with a Marrocan Mimosa you will have the perfect brunch. I'm not a sweet latte kind of guy, but the Lavender Latte is really unique and worth a try.
Melon LJune 12, 2016
The liege waffles are the best I've had stateside. The white chocolate sauce is killer.
Priya VaswaniMarch 23, 2013
Can't go wrong with anything here! The paella and waffles are great choices.
John MorrisonSeptember 8, 2017
The lattes and mochas are incredible. Try them with a pecan bourbon spike!
Jon LawsFebruary 16, 2016
Very long wait (2 hours), but the waffle with the white chocolate dipping sauce is one of the best things I've ever tasted.
Jing WangNovember 20, 2018
Best restaurant I've been to in Vancouver so far!
JoleneJune 14, 2016
Go to breakfast in Vancouver. I always stop here when in town. Get the merguez!
Regina SilvaFebruary 2, 2015
Its delicious, I wanted in line for an hour but it was worth it. The waffles are the best
Javlon TJuly 22, 2015
Must have breakfast spot in Vancouver. Bring a paper, get ready for long lines. Lavender latte
Dina FanettiJuly 4, 2014
The best gluten free bread I've ever had! Not to be outdone by the fantastic other food!!
Jacquie SilvaNovember 16, 2017
It’s so delicious!!! But if you are a tourist (they don’t have internet)
Max Blue 🚴🍔November 21, 2014
If you are lucky and arrive to weirdo times there is no queue. Their Fricassée Champignon is delicious.
Alma Elise JassoJuly 3, 2015
Fricasse and lavender latte are amazing. Waffles with raspberry and dark chocolate sauce
Miriam ShanahanNovember 16, 2011
Although this place is more of a sit down & brunch with your girlfriends, Medina is serious about putting a twist on coffee. If you go, order the: Lavendar latters - enough said.

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