🍽️ Medina in Vancouver is a lively Mediterranean-inspired brunch spot, celebrated for its signature Liège-style waffles, inventive brunch plates, and bold flavor pairings. Known for dishes like the Braised Short Rib Fricassée and Wolves Breakfast, along with expertly crafted coffee, Medina delivers a warm, stylish dining experience that keeps guests coming back.
Medina menu in Vancouver:
Granola
A vibrant medley of fresh seasonal fruit paired with fragrant cardamom-pistachio granola, creamy yogurt, and a drizzle of golden honey.
Saumon Fumé
Grilled focaccia topped with smoked wild salmon cream cheese, crowned with a fried egg, creamy avocado, sweet onion jam, peppery arugula, and bright sweety drop peppers.
La Santé (can be vegetarian)
A refined plate featuring a soft-boiled egg, marinated tomato, briny olive tapenade, creamy avocado, artisanal Oyama charcuterie, and warm grilled ciabatta.
Avocado Toast
Rustic focaccia layered with ripe avocado and finished with our house-made tomato salsa for a burst of freshness.
Cassoulet
Two sunny eggs with Medina bacon, andouille sausage, saucisson de Paris, tender white beans, red wine, and roma tomatoes, served alongside grilled focaccia.
Pearl Couscous (available after 11:00 am)
A wholesome blend of roasted eggplant, sundried tomatoes, toasted almonds, halloumi, marinated beets, cucumber, hummus, and crisp garden greens.
Fricassée
Two sunny eggs atop slow-braised short ribs with roasted potatoes, caramelized onions, smoked cheddar, and arugula, served with grilled focaccia.
Poêlée de Champignons
Sunny eggs with a trio of mushrooms — cremini, blue oyster, and king oyster — paired with roasted potatoes, mushroom demi-glace, creamy chèvre, arugula, and grilled focaccia.
Le Complet
A hearty combination of sunny eggs, flatiron steak, caramelized onion and roasted red pepper chèvre focaccia, romesco, and crisp organic greens.
Paella (can be vegetarian)
A Mediterranean-inspired dish with a sunny egg, orzo pasta, chorizo, roasted vegetables, grana padano, avocado, and a smoky-spicy charred tomato salsa.
Les Boulettes
Two poached eggs with Moroccan lamb meatballs, roasted peppers, black olive and tomato stew, and grilled focaccia.
Harissa “Burger” (can be vegetarian)
Sunny eggs with harissa-spiced beef in a grilled pita, paired with grana padano, zesty tomato salsa, creamy hummus, baba ganoush, and organic greens.
Tagine (can be vegetarian)
Poached eggs with merguez sausage, a spicy tomato and chickpea stew, briny black olives, preserved lemon, raita, and grilled focaccia.
Frittata
Fluffy free-range eggs baked with zucchini, roasted potato, tomatillo, caramelized onion, cherry tomato, and grana padano.
Sandwich au Porc
Sunny egg with melt-in-your-mouth confit pork belly, heirloom tomato, grainy mustard, spiced honey, and tangy pickles on grilled ciabatta.
Wolves Breakfast
A lavish feast with poached eggs, flatiron steak, Medina bacon, saucisson de Paris, andouille and merguez sausage, roasted potatoes, grilled focaccia, and pickles. (Contains nuts; not available for takeaway)
Freshly baked Belgian-style waffles with decadent topping options:
Dark Chocolate
Milk Chocolate Lavender
White Chocolate Pistachio Rosewater
Salted Caramel
Raspberry Caramel
Mixed Berry Compote
Creme de Fruit de Passion
Roasted Potatoes with Smoked Cheddar & Lemon Aioli
Free-Range Egg
Smoked Medina Bacon with Vincotto
Andouille Sausage with Champagne Shallot Mustard
Merguez Sausage with Baba Ganoush
Saucisson de Paris
Fresh Fruit
Moroccan Olive Tapenade
Hummus
Pita Chips
Baba Ganoush
Mascarpone with Honey & Black Pepper
Blistered Wood Stone Flatbread
Grilled Focaccia with Vincotto
Gluten-Free Toast
Coffee Spike – Add pecan-infused bourbon, crème de cacao, butterscotch liqueur, and vanilla bean to any coffee.
Brewed Coffee
Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte (add lavender, vanilla, raspberry caramel, or salted caramel)
Mocha (dark chocolate, milk chocolate lavender, or white chocolate pistachio rosewater)
Chai Latte
Matcha Latte
London Fog
Selection of Steeped Loose-Leaf Teas
Jamaquita Lemonade – Hibiscus & eucalyptus with lemon and sparkling water
Medina Iced Tea – English breakfast, peppermint, and gunpowder green tea with lemon, apple & fennel
Blackberry Thyme Fizz – Blackberry thyme shrub, lemon, soda
Cooler Co. Kombucha – Select flavours
Chasers Cold Pressed Juice – Orange, apple, or grapefruit
Wildeye N/A “Easy Pale Ale”
Moroccan Maria – Tequila, charred tomato juice, house spice mix, pickle brine, lime, smoked salt rim
Mimouna No.1 – Sparkling wine, orange juice, amaro, saffron spiced honey
Agadir Sour – Bourbon, ginger, lemon, bitters, red wine float
Casablanca Sour – Empress gin, Earl Grey, lemon, lavender, egg white
Marrakesh Mirage – Cucumber gin, elderflower, lime, verdita juice, coconut water
Five Miles to Tangier – Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, cardamom, bitters
Zahara Heat – Chili vodka, mango, passionfruit, lime, bubbles
On Tap – 16oz pours:
Field House “Agave Passionfruit” Sour
Parkside “Humans” IPA
Twin Sails “Dat Juice” Pale Ale
Beere Brewing Co “Chop Wood Carry” Lager
Cans & Bottles:
Powell Street “Ode to Citra”
Main St. Brewing/Medina Collab “Stroopwafel”
Brickers “Original Dry” Cider
(Daily 9am–11am)
Mimosas
Draft Beer
House Cocktails
Wolves Breakfast – A feast of flatiron steak, Medina bacon, artisanal sausages, roasted potatoes, and fresh-baked focaccia.
Fricassée – Braised short ribs with sunny eggs, smoked cheddar, caramelized onions, and arugula.
Cassoulet – Sunny eggs with Medina bacon, andouille sausage, white beans, and roma tomatoes.
Liège Style Waffles – Served warm with indulgent toppings like salted caramel, mixed berry compote, or white chocolate pistachio rosewater.
Tagine – Merguez sausage, poached eggs, spicy tomato-chickpea stew, and preserved lemon.
Mediterranean-inspired brunch with a modern, vibrant atmosphere.
Known for its artistic plating, bold flavors, and locally sourced ingredients.
Energetic and stylish space with a mix of cozy tables and lively counter seating.
Warm service and an inviting vibe, ideal for leisurely brunches or special occasions.
Limited street parking available nearby; arrive early on weekends.
Several pay parking lots within a short walking distance.
Accessible entrance and restrooms for guests with mobility needs.
Full dine-in menu available from breakfast through brunch service.
Takeout available for select dishes, including their signature waffles and coffee drinks.
Specialty coffee, lattes, and teas available for takeaway.
Guests consistently praise the creative menu and bold flavor combinations.
The Liège waffles and braised short rib fricassée are frequent mentions as must-try dishes.
Service is described as attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu.
Some note the restaurant can get busy during peak hours, but agree it’s worth the wait.