A little about this place
About Cafe Med Restaurant & Shisha Lounge
Cafe Med Restaurant & Shisha Lounge is a Middle Eastern café and hookah lounge at 529 17 Avenue SW on Calgary's 17th Avenue strip, with a street-side patio for warmer months. Shisha is the centrepiece, with house mixes and classic flavours such as double apple, served alongside coffee, tea, smoothies and milkshakes. The kitchen covers breakfast through late evening, from mango habanero fries with chipotle sauce and appetizer platters to lamb shank, pizza, lasagna and a Philly cheesesteak, and kunafeh is the signature dessert. Smoking and dining share the same room, and a second Cafe Med operates on 11th Avenue SW.
Signature dishes
- Shish Tawook
- Roasted Lamb Shank
- Mixed Grill
- Beef Shawarma
- Manakeesh
- Dubai Chocolate Crepe
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.5 / 51,714 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
1372 1,372 - 4 stars
118 118 - 3 stars
54 54 - 2 stars
34 34 - 1 star
136 136
What people enjoy
- The food is tasty.
- The shisha is very good.
- The atmosphere is inviting.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is Cafe Med Restaurant & Shisha Lounge known for?
Cafe Med Restaurant & Shisha Lounge's listed signature dishes include Shish Tawook, Roasted Lamb Shank, Mixed Grill, Beef Shawarma.
Is Cafe Med Restaurant & Shisha Lounge open past midnight on Thursday?
The Thursday service continues overnight: 11 AM to 1 AM next day. The closing time is on the following calendar day.
Where is Cafe Med Restaurant & Shisha Lounge located?
Cafe Med Restaurant & Shisha Lounge is at 529 17 Avenue Southwest, Calgary. The listed neighbourhood is Beltline. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.