Cafe Medina — Crowds gathered outside Cafe Medina’s glass-fronted Vancouver dining roomPhoto: Chris Breikss · CC BY 2.0 · edited
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Cafe Medina is a Mediterranean-inspired café serving breakfast, lunch and brunch at 780 Richards Street in downtown Vancouver.

Menu & prices

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Cafe Medina — Cafe Medina storefront with its awning above a graffiti-covered shutterCafe Medina — Fricassé skillet with eggs, greens, and toasted breadCafe Medina — Chicken Milanese sandwich filled with tomato and melted cheeseCafe Medina — Belgian waffle served with fig sauce on a white plateCafe Medina — Pasta of the day topped with tomato and shaved cheese

Why go

  • Featured in the Michelin Guide every year since 2022.
  • Limited-quantity Liège-style waffles with dark chocolate, salted caramel, mixed berry compote or passion fruit cream.

Opening hours

Today08:00 – 15:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday08:00 – 15:00
Wednesday08:00 – 15:00
Thursday08:00 – 15:00
Friday08:00 – 15:00
Saturday09:00 – 15:00
Sunday09:00 – 15:00

Good to know

BreakfastLunchBrunchFull BarHighchairs AvailableServes AlcoholStreet ParkingTable ServiceTakeoutWheelchair Accessible

Drinks to try

  • Specialty coffee
  • Full bar

Dishes to try

  • Granola with fruit, cardamom pistachio granola, yoghurt and honey
  • Smoked salmon with egg, focaccia, avocado, onion jam and arugula
  • La Santé with soft-boiled eggs, marinated tomato, olive tapenade, avocado and grilled ciabatta
  • Avocado toast on grilled focaccia with house-made tomato salsa
  • Cassoulet with eggs, Medina bacon, andouille sausage, Paris saucisson and white beans
  • Pearl couscous with roasted eggplant, halloumi, beets, cucumbers, hummus and greens
  • Poêlée de Champignons with mushrooms, roasted potatoes, chèvre and grilled focaccia
  • Le Complet with eggs, flatiron steak, chèvre focaccia, romesco and greens
  • Paella with egg, orzo, chorizo, roasted vegetables, Grano Padano, avocado and spicy tomato salsa
  • Les Boulettes: poached eggs and Moroccan lamb meatballs with peppers, olive and tomato stew, and focaccia
  • Harissa “Burger” in grilled pita with eggs, beef, Grana Padano, hummus, baba ganoush and greens
  • Tagine with poached eggs, merguez sausage, tomato and chickpea stew, olives and preserved lemon
  • Frittata with free-range eggs, sausage, bacon, squash, turnip, Grana Padano and greens
  • Sandwich au Porc with egg, confit pork belly, heirloom tomato, spiced honey, pickles and grilled ciabatta
  • The Wolves Breakfast with poached eggs, steak, Medina bacon and sausages; unavailable for takeaway
  • Mushroom Toast with hummus, focaccia, oyster and cremini mushrooms, chèvre and a poached egg

Atmosphere

  • A bistro-styled restaurant with old-world charm, about 75 seats, an open kitchen, a bar and tall ceilings filled with natural light.

Good for

  • Families Highchairs are available.
  • Groups The café hosts private functions and evening gatherings.

When it's busy

Weekend brunch
Waits are common, especially during weekend brunch.

Shorts

How to get there

  • ParkingStreet parking is available.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Sources: Vancouver/City Centre - Wikivoyage (eat) · Medina Cafe · BRUNCH MENU — Medina Cafe · Our Story | Levantine-Inspired Coastal Cuisine … · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
780 Richards St, Vancouver

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Questions and answers

When is Cafe Medina open?

Tuesday to Friday, 08:00–15:00; Saturday and Sunday, 09:00–15:00.

Can I reserve a table at Cafe Medina?

Yes. Reserve through the café’s website.

Can I order takeaway from Cafe Medina?

Yes, takeaway is available.

Can I pay by card at Cafe Medina?

Yes, including Mastercard and Visa.

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