Cafe Medina

“honestly teh lavender hot chocolate is straight up magical creamy floral and not too sweet. plus the baristas actually know what theyre doing w espresso drinks which is harder to find than it should be”

“weekend wait times are bonkers stood in line 45 minutes just to order then another 20 for food def go on weekdays if you can”

“yo tehir waffles are legit crispy outside FLUFFY inside served w real maple syrup not teh fake stuff teh execution is like authentic belgian style which is honestly hard to find done well cant complain”

“the asian inspired fruit salad was literally just REGULAR fruit w sesame seeds sprinkled on top felt like a lazy attempt at fusion without actually understanding the cuisine”

“middle eastern decor is gorgeous, warm tile work, brass fixtures, those stunning blue adn white ceramics create like an autehntic yet modern vibe. open kitchen adds energy and teh natural light from big windows makes it feel bright and welcoming skip it”

“acoustics are terrible with all those hard surfaces, conversations echo and blend together into just overwhelming noise when it gets busy. beautiful to look at but you can't actually have intimate conversations”

“counter seating lets you watch the kitchen adn the barista doing all that latte art is mesmerizing. they treat solo diners well, kept my coffee topped up and the moroccan chicken was perfectly spiced and tender”

“communal tables mean you're eating with strangers which is awkward when you want a quiet solo meal. ngl not great for introverts who actually want thier own space”

“the moroccan eggs are perfectly executed runny yolks rich tomato base w proper spice balance adn the flatbread for dipping was warm and pillowy”

“the regular coffee was disappointing weak for a place that takes thier breakfast drinks seriously smh”

“didn't expect middle eastern food to blow me away like this but the lamb tagine was incredible, meat jsut falling apart and spices i couldn't even identify but definitely wanna taste again. ngl server EXPLAINED everything patiently and helped me navigate flavors way outside my comfort zone”

“portions are kinda small for what tehy charge and also ok but the tagine was delicous but i was still hungry after, adn adding sides gets expensive fast!!! not the most filling meal if you're used to heartier food”

“lowkey lavender honey waffles are legendary and honestly they deserve it, light crispy exterior wiht tender inside and that lavender honey butter is pure magic. this is the brunch experience and they serve til 3pm daily which shows they actually get brunch culture would go back”

“wait time is absolutely brutal like 90 minutes on a saturday morning even with reservations. not even kidding the waiting area's cramped which makes it feel even longer when you're desperately needing caffeine adn those waffles skip it”