It's Thursday, which means it's time for our weekly company-paid team lunch. This week, the theme was brunch, and we made our way to Café Medina. I ordered their avocado toast and a Liège-style waffle, both of which lived up to Café Medina's reputation.
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Avocado Toast from Café Medina Grilled focaccia, avocado, house made tomato salsa |
The avocado toast came on a perfectly grilled slice of focaccia. The bread was crisp on the outside, warm and soft within, making a delicious base for the rich avocado. Topped with a house-made tomato salsa, it added a burst of freshness and subtle acidity that perfectly balanced the creamy avocado. The flavours were simple yet refined.
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| Liège Style Waffle from Café Medina |
But the real showstopper was the Liège-style waffle, which easily ranks in my top two favourite waffles in the city. These waffles are denser and slightly chewier than the standard variety, with a caramelized exterior that adds a perfect amount of sweetness. The golden crust gives way to a soft, pillowy interior, rich with the flavours of vanilla and butter. It’s the kind of treat that doesn’t need any embellishments — though a drizzle of maple syrup would even make it better.
