Experts' Choice Award Cafe Medina
What the experts agree on
Café Medina is Vancouver's go-to brunch destination, famous for Belgian waffles with gourmet toppings and Moroccan-inspired egg dishes. Expect long lines at this casual Gastown spot, but the lavender lattes and incredibly flavourful Mediterranean
“Don't leave without sampling their specialty: Belgian waffles, with toppings like dark chocolate or salted caramel.”
– Fodor's
BlackBook "Originally just coffee and waffles. Medina eschews the greasy spoon with gourmet toppings and sides, eggy delights and a fabulous fricasse created by next door Chambar's star Belgian chef."
Rough Guide Star
"enu highlights include the salmon fumé (a ciabatta sandwich with eggs and avocado; $12), the lavender latte ($3.60); and the Belgian owner’s waffles ($3.15)."
Gayot13.0
"A bustling counter for takeaway coffee and Belgian waffles satisfies those in a rush while easing hunger pangs of patient patrons waiting for tables." Full review
Zagat4.5
"“Exotically perfect” Moroccan-inspired dishes and “famed” Belgian waffles draw “long line-ups” to this “bright” daytime cafe, serving “incredibly flavourful” Mediterranean fare." Full review
Tasting Table "One of Downtown's top brunch spots, Café Medina is rightly famous for its sweets, like Liège-style waffles and lavender lattes, but the savory is just as swoon worthy." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Medina recently reopened at this new location with more seating, a spacious bar, and an open kitchen." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"This casual spot attracts locals who flock here for hearty Mediterranean-style fare. Mornings are especially great here—it's when egg dishes take center stage." Full review
Afar Magazine "The longest lines in the city form every day at Café Medina, a haven of Mediterranean-inspired breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch dishes in the Library District. The decor here feels..." Full review
