Medina Café
Breakfast Spot, Coffee Shop, and Café$$$$
Downtown Vancouver, 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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Sean HeathSeptember 21, 2013Walk in and put your name down. Don't worry about being polite about it.
ChelseaJanuary 13, 2011The lavender latte is a must try. I was underwhelmed by the waffle (I've had better) but the brunch is delicious!
foodictionary.netMarch 22, 2012The Foodict tip: try their Paella and Fricasse! Go to foodictionary.net for the complete review! Read more
Get here early. Bring an umbrella. You never know if it's going to rain.
TristenDecember 22, 2011They don't have pop BUT they make it up with Les Boulettes, dark chocolate waffle and they take debit!
FreddieMarch 7, 2011Try the paella. Spicy chorizo, shrimp and an egg over orso. Do you have room for waffle?
Karen HamiltonSeptember 28, 2009If you're getting the waffles (which you should), go with the chocolate lavender or white chocolate pistachio rosewater toppings. Or both.
Pezhman AAugust 2, 2019Arrogant front desk staff, food is okay now, few years ago everything was much better. They couldn’t keep up to the quality in service and food they initially offered
Crystal HerrmannOctober 22, 2009Lavender and vanilla lattes, some of the best coffee in the cityFollow it up with belgian waffles or La Sante for breakfast! Read more
Kevin PJanuary 15, 2012If its cold outside, be prepared to be cold inside as oblivious patrons frequently get updates on their position in line whilst holding the door open.
Opens at 8AM on weekdays but don't serve breakfast til 9AM :/
Tobias ReynoldsFebruary 6, 2012It's a Monday morning (10:30am) yet the service is slow. I'd finished the waffle they'd brought by the time my coffee arrived and ate ate, real slow, just like the service...- Aaron DraczynskiSeptember 15, 2012The kitchen doesn't open until 9am, but waffles and lighter fare are served beforehand.
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Open until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
(604) 879-3114
View menu on https://www.medinacafe.com/menu
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Table Service
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Drinks
Full Bar
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"The breakfast special is amazing. Great option for vegetarians"
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"We were advised it was a 45 minute wait but it ended up being 30 minutes. Definitely worth it. Tried the chorizo benedict, sugared bacon and pancakes. Everything was great."
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"You can spend many hours here! (especially if you're a shopper like I am) Whatever you're looking for, you can find it here. Bonus: FREE wifi"
Camilla - 9.6
"So many great things to do - walk/bike/rollerblade the Sea Wall. Hike the trails. Lie on the beach. Go swimming. Pitch & putt. Horse carriages. Playground. Aquarium. Bring a camera! #thisisvancouver"
Bee P - 9.0
"They offer a discount for the late afternoon(check website). This is perfect because the crowds start to reduce around 6pm and it's so much more pleasant to walk the bridge with a few people."
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