A little about this place
About Medina Cafe & Grill Sheesha Lounge
Medina Cafe & Grill Sheesha Lounge is a long-running, family-run shisha lounge and cafe at 1004 1 Street SW, in the Lofts on First building on the Beltline edge of downtown Calgary, open late with booth seating. Shisha comes in a wide range of flavours, and the kitchen serves chicken shawarma, biryani, beef burgers and chicken strips, with Somali tea, chai, milkshakes and other drinks. Tables are expected to order shisha or a drink per person, and an automatic gratuity and charges for mouthpieces and extra coals apply.
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
3.5 / 5927 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
404 404 - 4 stars
167 167 - 3 stars
84 84 - 2 stars
39 39 - 1 star
233 233
What people enjoy
- A relaxed late-night lounge setting with smooth, well-prepared shisha.
Things to keep in mind
- Many visits describe rude, dismissive or slow service from staff and owners.
- Unexpected charges, mandatory orders and bills that do not match the menu.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
Where can I see the menu for Medina Cafe & Grill Sheesha Lounge?
The restaurant's website at https://medinacafe.ca/ is linked on this page. A researched menu has not been added to this listing yet; check directly for current dishes and prices.
Is Medina Cafe & Grill Sheesha Lounge open past midnight on Wednesday?
The Wednesday service continues overnight: 4 PM to 2 AM next day. The closing time is on the following calendar day.
Where is Medina Cafe & Grill Sheesha Lounge located?
Medina Cafe & Grill Sheesha Lounge is at 1004 1 Street Southwest, Calgary. The listed neighbourhood is Downtown. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Medina Cafe & Grill Sheesha Lounge?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.
