Medina Cafe
780 Richards Street V6B 3A4 Vancouver, BC, Canada

We received this most lovely testimonial recently and had to share, with the full knowledge that it might make getting a #MedinAfterDark table as tricky as for brunch. It’s a risk we’re willing to take. Thank you, @aimeebarrie, for all the #MedinaLove... Cafe Medina has a well deserved reputation for being the quintessential brunch place in the lower mainland, however I feel it’s their Medina After Dark experience which solidifies their position as a being the best restaura...nt in BC. The food is phenomenal. There is true quality and care in every dish, and the combination of flavours is layered in such a way to awake new tastebuds, making the meal a rare combination of both comforting and thrilling. The entire ambiance of Cafe Medina seems to magically transform from day to night, with the music, the lighting, and the flowers so delicately arranged on every table. But what makes this restaurant so extraordinary is the service. Cafe Medina cares. From the moment you walk in, you will feel valued, respected and appreciated. The owner comes to every table and makes a genuine and real connection, sharing a piece of his heart with all the guests. Dining at Cafe Medina will not only delight your appetite, but will also enchant your soul.

That weekend mimosa feeling on a Wednesday afternoon. #MedinaLove c/o @victoriaak3

A palate-pleasing palette. Thank you, @artsyyaninvan for the mouthwatering waffle watercolour drawing! #CafeMedina #liegewaffles #waffleart #wafflelove #

A day to absorb the Valentine’s love overflow... Open 9-3 for the #FamilyDay holiday today! #MedinaLove c/o @randomactsofpastel

A little last minute Valentine’s Day brunch-in-bed inspo c/o old movies & #MedinaToGo. [Take out / Delivery links on our website.] Happy Valentine’s Day! All our #MedinaLove.... Gene Tierney, On the Riviera, 1951

Les Gaufres. Amping up production for the busy love & family-filled weekend ahead... If you haven’t yet snagged a table for #MedinaAfterDark, our $34 @dineoutfest menu three courses, finishing with our liège style waffles topped with salted caramel and passionfruit custard is also available for take out! Link to order on our website.... #MedinaLove

Sunny Eggs, Braised Short Ribs, Roasted Potatoes, Caramelized Onions and Smoked Cheddar cradled in cast iron, topped with Arugula and served with grilled fresh Focaccia. A Medina classic for a classic #Vancouver day.

An ode to hummus. Hummus Agneau. Braised lamb leg, hummus, jus, pomegranate & flatbread. & Hummus Pityrot. Roasted king oyster mushrooms & flatbread. Only on the #MedinaAfterDark menu.... Thursday to Saturday from 5PM Happy Hour 3-6pm LINK TO BOOK in bio. See more

Back to #brunch basics. Despite all the hoopla around the launch of our #MedinaAfterDark evening service, you can still find us here every morning, slinging coffee and waffles and fricasée, etc...maybe a little more bleary eyed than usual but even more full of gratitude and #MedinaLove. Here for you, day or night*. / *Thursday to Saturday for Happy Hour 3-6 & Dinner Service 5-late. Reservations link in bio.

Influencing. When past lives and current realities collide Robbie still pulls out his trusty camera for special occasions...like when he’s inspired by and super proud of what the team has put together! Medina After Dark is a perfect example of such a thing. A little incentive to join us on the GIVEAWAY on our last point. Deadline to enter is Sunday at noon...or just tag your visits to #MedinaAfterDark to win! ... Medina After Dark 5pm-Late Happy Hour 3-6pm [LINK TO BOOK in bio] See more

Thanks to all who came by for the past two (first!) nights of #MedinaAfterDark. Especially grateful for all the kind words and shares, like this one from @vanmag_com editor @nealmclennan: Tight menu, tighter wine list and same great vibe that had you happily lining up 90 minutes before the pandemic. Plus when the bill arrives it looks more like brunch than dinner - a welcome break these days. Good people live here. Medina After Dark small plates & wine Happy Hour fro...m 3-6 and full menu from 5pm til late Thursday to Saturday. See you tonight! c/o @the_amandaross See more

A word on #MedinaAfterDark from Medina owner Robbie, aka @thefaithfulwolf: We can’t wait to welcome longtime fans and new visitors alike and offer them the same sustenance, service and atmosphere we pride ourselves on providing every day in a new nighttime setting... ...and the wait is finally (almost) over! Starting TONIGHT, a new menu of #CafeMedina-style snacks, small plates and housemade breads, spreads & sides, and, of course, WINE! To hear more about the evening offer...ing and Jenna’s unique take on the wine list, be sure to tune in to @vanmag_com’s IG LIVE with GM/Somm @briscoe.jenna today at noon... Because, as Robbie says, Jenna, [chef] Chris and the whole team has worked extremely hard to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience unlike anything else we’ve seen in Vancouver to date and we are deeply excited for everyone to drink it all in and light up the night with us from 5PM til late. The menu can be seen and reservations made via our website with links to pick up/delivery options. See more

Dîner. Chef Chris West’s #MedinaAfterDark menu is now posted on our website! From savoury snacks like olives & charcuterie to Mediterranean-inspired small plates like seared halloumi with Aleppo honey & harissa-marinated prawns; to heartier fare such as 48 hour brined chicken drumsticks & braised lamb; all available à la carte and as part of two tasting-menu options with personalized wine pairing c/o GM/sommelier Jenna. Dinner service begins this Thursday, October 22nd with some early and late reservations still available! Book on @tockhq. [Menu & reservation link on our website]

With there being so much uncertainty and even some snow?! in the air, we offer you this: a sincere commitment to your safety and our gratitude for your continued support through both dine-in and take-out. Oh and waffles. We also offer you warm, comforting waffles, captured here by @yumster.blog. With all our #MedinaLove.

About last night... It feels good to say that. As longtime server Jordan expressed, this [Louis Fratino piece] is how this weekend at #CafeMedina felt... This weekend’s friends & family night in advance of the launch of our ‘Medina After Dark’ evening service was a lovely, cozy, wine-soaked affair and we couldn’t be more jazzed to welcome one and all to the opening weekend starting this Thursday, October 22nd! #MedinaAfterDark snacks, small plates and housemade breads..., spreads & sides from 5PM til late, with a special Happy Hour menu [TBA] from 3-6pm every Thursday through Saturday. Please mark your calendars. We can’t wait to spend an evening with you. #MedinaLove See more

We’re trying our hand at something sorta new #MedinaAfterDark see last post! but we’ll never neglect our bread & butter...er, waffles & toppings. #CafeMedina #brunch by day, EVERY day and, starting October 22nd, snacks, small plates and housemade breads, spreads & sides from 5pm til late, with a special Happy Hour menu [tba] from 3-6pm, Thursday through Saturday.

#MedinaAfterDark In light of these strange and uncertain times, we’ve decided to bring a little more life to our beautiful city at night with a new chapter to the Medina story... ‘Medina After Dark’ is a Mediterranean-inspired, wine-and-small-plates service happening, as the name suggests, in a post-brunch, evening setting! From Chef Chris West’s new menu of savoury snacks, small plates and housemade breads, spreads and sides available à la carte and as part of two tasting menus (dine in & take away); with pairing suggestions and an introduction to potentially new-to-you producers and varietals with GM & sommelier Jenna Briscoe’s unique all-Mediterranean wine list; and a daily Happy Hour from 3-6pm; you are invited to DÎNER at #CafeMedina Thursday through Saturday, starting October 22nd. We hope you’ll join us soon.

A beautiful day for a night out... While walk ins are welcome at ‘Medina After Dark’, for safety’s sake and for a guaranteed Saturday night seating, reservations are recommended. Some spots still available for tonight! #MedinaAfterDark 5pm-Late... Happy Hour 3-6pm [LINK TO BOOK in stories & in bio] The Ode To Julia #cocktail c/o @jennchanmedia

Work with this guy! We’re making some exciting changes at Medina (more on that soon!) which means Chef Chris West could use another cook on his team. Email your resume to chef [email protected].

There’s dressing for the weather....and then there’s EATING for the weather. Les Boulettes. Spicy Moroccan Lamb Meatballs, Poached Eggs, Roasted Peppers, Black Olive & Tomato Stew, Raita & Grilled Focaccia. Windy with a chance of boulettes! #CafeMedina to go or to stay. [table booking & ordering options on our website]

The long weekend is looming... While we’d be most thankful to see you in house for a brunch or lunch over the #Thanksgiving holiday, a reminder that our house made waffles, cardamom pistachio granola & paella simply heat & serve are also available for delivery to your home via @legends_haul! Thanks for thinking of #MedinaAtHome.

Sunny with a chance of boulettes! Feeling blessed by the enduring patio weather while we make plans to all season the al fresco situation. #CafeMedina Outdoor inspo c/o @__irene.ir__.

I’ll never get used to anything. Anybody that does they might as well be dead. [Breakfast at Tiffany’s] Coffee breaks, classic film stills & apt quotes taken out of context will be what gets us through another manic #Monday. #MedinaMoments. Tag us in yours.