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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
This breakfast spot is famous for their waffles. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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S EdgeAugust 17, 2014
Want 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.
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.
Tom MooreNovember 13, 2016
Friendly service and the Coca dish was amazing along with the avo toast and bacon.
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!
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!
Leonardo MenezesJuly 8, 2021
Marvelous team and service. Delicious food and lots of good options for brunch. Don't miss it.
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
Follow KarlAugust 4, 2015
Try the dark hot chocolate definitely one of the best I've ever had !!!
Mike LamJanuary 23, 2015
The fricassée and les boulettes are so amazing. The guy at the bar made it a great experience
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!
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!!!
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.
Jessica CardosoApril 24, 2018
Avocado toast is delicious as is the fig and orange marmalade on waffles. Lavender latte was over-hyped.
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
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.
Romy CohenJuly 22, 2018
They can make some of the veggie dishes vegan. Just ask ☺️
Mingfei YanNovember 7, 2014
Brunch is awesome. This place can get quite crowded so come early.
Dexter FreshmanJanuary 19, 2017
The harrisa burger makes for a more unusual breakfast- totally making a change from the usual offerings around the city.
Leïla CookieJune 9, 2016
Latte lavender. Waffles milk choc lavender. Avocado toasts. Eggs. Really everything is incredible
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.
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.
Sulafa AlrkabiJune 19, 2017
Best brunch ever. Make sure to get there early
Pablo CardenasApril 14, 2017
Great choice, unfortunately you need to wait long to be seated! Good service.
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!
Martin HellströmJuly 27, 2019
Straff and atmosphere excels. Interior appearance pleases the eye but lack of fabrics makes the place slight noisy
MoniqueJuly 21, 2019
Great breakfast spot with the best waffles in Vancouver!
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 ❤️
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.
Melon LJune 12, 2016
The liege waffles are the best I've had stateside. The white chocolate sauce is killer.
Brenden BullockMarch 30, 2015
Delicious! The Saumon Fumé is a must-have for brunch. Excellent service at the bar as well.
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!
Jing WangNovember 20, 2018
Best restaurant I've been to in Vancouver so far!
John MorrisonSeptember 8, 2017
The lattes and mochas are incredible. Try them with a pecan bourbon spike!
Jacquie SilvaNovember 16, 2017
It’s so delicious!!! But if you are a tourist (they don’t have internet)
Priya VaswaniMarch 23, 2013
Can't go wrong with anything here! The paella and waffles are great choices.
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.
Regina SilvaFebruary 2, 2015
Its delicious, I wanted in line for an hour but it was worth it. The waffles are the best
JoleneJune 14, 2016
Go to breakfast in Vancouver. I always stop here when in town. Get the merguez!
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!!
Sheldon CoxfordFebruary 19, 2016
Give your self a good amount of time. This is spot can be busy so expect a line up.
Chris FontenotOctober 13, 2017
The lavender latte is certainly good but, on a different note, they do not accept American Express.
JeromeJanuary 11, 2019
Been here 50+ times
Excellent place. Cole early to avoid the line which can end up a crazy wait

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