Cafe Med Restaurant & Shisha Lounge 17Ave
Reviews of Cafe Med Restaurant & Shisha Lounge 17Ave
from GoogleThe atmosphere was great and the restaurant itself has a nice vibe. The food was okay, but I found it a bit pricey for the portion and quality received. Service was alright overall. One thing that disappointed me was that we tried to cancel the Dubai crepe only a few minutes after ordering it, but were told it had already been made and that it was ours. While the staff member was polite and assured us it was good, it would’ve been appreciated if there had been a bit more flexibility. Overall, not a bad experience, but there is room for improvement, especially considering the prices.
A massive thank you to Sara and Havanna for the incredible service! They were both absolutely fantastic—professional, super attentive, and incredibly helpful from start to finish. They truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was handled perfectly.
Most hospitable environment for a lounge in Calgary. Has always felt like home when you go there. I had the kunafeh, and it truly felt as if you were getting it from Palestine itself. Cannot wait to go again. When it comes to the service, I did not have to wait long to get an order. From waiting for a table to getting my food, it felt like a 5-star hotel. Secondly, the food was absolutely made with love. Thank you cafe med team
We had such a great experience at Cafe Med, and a huge part of that was thanks to Vivian! She was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely made us feel taken care of from the moment we sat down. She checked in on us throughout our meal without ever being intrusive, made sure everything was perfect, and was so sweet and chatty that it felt like catching up with a friend. It’s rare to come across service that’s this warm and attentive. Vivian truly went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable, and it didn’t go unnoticed. If you’re lucky enough to have her as your server, you’re in great hands. Thank you, Vivian, for making our visit so memorable. We’ll definitely be back!
great place! we decided to stop by on our way, and we’re so glad we did. there’s plenty of space and lots of seating, the hookah was good, and the service from our server Alina was absolutely outstanding. she truly made our visit special and made sure we felt comfortable and well taken care of the entire time. the only downside was that the staff member looking after the hookahs and changing the coals came to our table very rarely. in fact, he only stopped by once during our entire session, and that was only after we asked server to call him over. aside from that, everything else was great. overall, we had a very enjoyable experience and would be happy to visit again.
Sara is amazing!!! Super attentive even while she’s super busy. Great energy & great atmosphere:)
Sara helped us shes amazinggggg love the way she treated us great energy and atmosphereee
Had a really good experience at cafe med with Sara. She’s a great server and was apart of why our experience was amazing, the food is great and the vibes are even better.
Hear me out: Dream Med Line-Up: Manager- Bayan Shisha- Gad & Duke & Ameer Drinks- Ayaan & Diyan Server- Sara & Havana Table- #9 I love this place, the atmosphere and the staff! Thank you for always being so kind and attentive to us. 17 ave always 🤟
I came here with my family and we had such a great experience! Our server, Alejandra, was amazing. She was so kind, friendly, and attentive the whole time. She made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Her positive attitude and excellent service made our meal even better. We’ll definitely be back!
Rarely do google reviews, but 2 days ago I came in and my phone was broken and wouldn’t turn on at all! I had no idea if my friends were here or the new location, I didn’t her name but she had the curly hair and worked at host stand and assisted me right away and even gave me her phone to try and contact my friends! She switched the language to Arabic for me on her phone and made sure I didn’t leave without my friends knowing my location!!!! She was extremely kind The shisha here is also fantastic! It’s very smooth and tastes amazing. I’m very happy with my service and purchases!
About Cafe Med Restaurant & Shisha Lounge 17Ave
Shawarma bites, mezze and kunafeh fill the tables at this Middle Eastern restaurant and shisha lounge at 529 17 Ave SW, where its meat is halal throughout.
The kunafeh is the dessert people single out, and the shisha is described as smooth. Once a dessert is ordered it is made right away, so tell your server quickly if you change your mind. The room suits a slow evening with a pipe more than a quick meal, and there is plenty of seating, which works for a family or a larger group. Diners often praise the service and the warm welcome from the floor staff.
Before you go
Diners say the staff make it feel like a luxury hotel, with quick service from the table to the food. The room gets busy on weekend nights, so book ahead if you can.
| Saturday | 12 p.m.–2 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 12 p.m.–1 a.m. |
| Monday | 11 a.m.–1 a.m. |
| Tuesday | 11 a.m.–1 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 11 a.m.–1 a.m. |
| Thursday | 11 a.m.–1 a.m. |
| Friday | 11 a.m.–2 a.m. |