Elevated Mediterranean Cuisine
Since opening in 2008, Café Medina has carved out a niche as a truly exceptional breakfast brunch and lunch destination, effortlessly blending eclectic bistro fare, connoisseur-savvy coffee, and sweet sustenance through the city’s best Belgian waffles.
While the name Medina has many interpretations, it was selected for its connotation of a “radiant or enlightened city”. Over time, the café has grown into one of Vancouver’s most stylish dining destinations, shaped by owner Robbie Kane’s vision of enlightened hospitality and a café culture that feels both vibrant and welcoming — a natural complement to the restaurant’s memorable Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
Recognized by the Michelin Guide since 2022
Café Medina has always been about more than what’s on the plate. At its core is a belief in hospitality that feels personal, enlightened, and enduring — an experience designed to nourish guests in every sense of the word.
Over time, this distinct atmosphere has shaped the café into a lasting presence in Vancouver’s dining culture, earning international recognition and a place among the city’s most celebrated dining destinations. Since 2022, Café Medina has been featured in the Michelin Guide each year, welcoming guests back again and again.
A New Chapter on Richards Street
After six years in its original Crosstown location, the café relocated in August 2014 to its current home at 780 Richards Street — a bright, open space in the heart of downtown.
While the new setting introduced expanded seating, an open kitchen, a larger bar, and soaring ceilings filled with natural light, care was taken to preserve the intimate details and old-world warmth that defined its beginnings.
Today, the space continues to evolve, offering not only daytime dining but also an inviting backdrop for private functions and evening gatherings.