Cafe Med Sheesha Lounge
• 1009, 1 St SW | Calgary, AB | T2R 0T8
Average User Rating:
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7.83/10
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"Really cool experience! "
October 2010 — "I have never smoked sheesha before and wasn't really sure what to expect. Cafe Med was a great experience from the second we walked in the door until we left! What a cool little place! The atmosphere is extremely laid back and the staff are very friendly and helpful when it comes to explaining sheesha and food/drink choices. The traditional middle eastern music and decor definitely added to the ambience. My friend and I both ordered a frozen coffee drink to start and a donair pizza to share. We had the cherry bomb sheesha which arrived to our table right after our drinks. It was nothing like cigarette smoking. It was quite enjoyable and tasted awesome! The donair pizza....wow. The crust was thick, delicious and golden. The pizza was topped with sweet donair sauce, donair meet, TONS of cheese, and fresh lettuce and tomatoes. I can't wait to go back and try another kind! The bill was quite reasonable considering the unique experience! I will definitely go back. It's a great place to take a date, or a group of friends! "
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"Unique out of the ordinary night out"
Carlee
August 2010 — "Ah....The med cafe. A true escape from the everyday. I would say, it is a complete getaway for the mind and body. Such a unique wonderful experience that you can only find here. Like travelling to a foreign place without setting foot on an airplane.
If you are looking for something different, something interesting out of the ordinary to take you away, then definetly try the med cafe downtown Calgary. The main focus of the resturant are the hookahs. Sheesha, Tobacco. Without all the chemicals, all natural flavored tobacco smoke, which you can order in over 30 different flavors. It will intrigue the senses and mind! Ordering one hookah is about $10 and can last 2-3 people about and hr. Refill is $5. One thing that I didnt like was the fact that they didnt sell alchohol. It is a liquor free zone which i found sad as it would be nice to have a glass of wine with your sheesha. The food is more than amazing and makes up for there being no bar. Also goes along nicely with a hookah, some tea and conversation. Such a wonderful place to escape to with a group of friends, a date or even by yourself. A relaxing time to grab your journal or a good book and spend some time travelling. Well worth it to check it out and see what it is all about. You wont go just once. Great prices, a wonderful family that runs the place. Simply delightful! "
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"Cafe med Is the Best"serean
April 2010 — "Honestly this place is such a great handout place, just to go and relax smoke a shisha and that have great friendly staff. If anything doesn`t taste right they take it back right away and change it for you. They have great service. "
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"Only good for shisha"
Cinderella
August 2008 — "Those who enjoy sweet flavored tobacco will revel in this authentic environment. However, service and quality leave a lot to be desired. Located downtown, this Mediterranean restaurant tries to attract the business lunch crowd. However, with a 60 minute wait time for items like salads, most leave disappointed. At night, the place gets busy and servers are upfront and not necessarily tactful when they tell customers that food or drinks must be purchased in addition to shisha.
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"Stick this in Your Pipe"
Ron
October 2007 — "This is a cool place to hang out and a great place to eat. I am a huge fan of Cafe Med's flavourful pizza pies. The service is alright, but it suits the cafe's chilled-out atmosphere. The interesting flavours of sheesha offer a fun, social way to pass the time while waiting for a dish but can be quite pricey.
It's too bad that operations like this were affected negatively by the smoking ban in Calgary—an otherwise good move on the city's part."
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"Casual Dining"
Sabrina
September 2007 — "If you're looking for a casual laid back place and a great meal and enjoy hookah pipes, then this is a great place to go. I've never tried a hookah pipe but it didn't really look all that appealing to me. It seemed strange to see businessmen working away on their laptops and smoking a hookah or seeing people practically lying down and smoking one. Anyway, the food is good, and I would go back. I recommend the Falafel Pita. "
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"Good Food"Fran
September 2007 — "I've been to the Cafe Med twice and both times I've really enjoyed their pita wraps-try their falafel wrap. Prices are very reasonable and they also have a take out menu. "
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"Great but...."Betty
August 2007 — "Good thing I tried their take-out before I actually ate in the restaurant. The food is delish but the interior is a bit dingy and our table needed to be wiped down but no one seemed to think they should clean it for us. But my meal made up for the table crumbs! We were served quickly and the food was amazing. All I ask if for a little wipe of the table...that's all!"
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"Great Deal"Lauren
September 2006 — "I checked out the Med Lounge for the first time today and I was very impressed. I got take-out with some girls from work and everyone was very happy with their meal. I tried the falafel pita which was delicious and came with a large side Caesar salad for only $5.50! The person behind the counter was very pleasant and even gave us each a complimentary baklava (which was also very tasty). I was very happy with everything and will definitely go back!
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"yaaaa"Mo
August 2006 — "commin from a leb ur food is better then my own grandma who is born and raised in lebanon"
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"Great Food!"Sarah
August 2006 — "I work near Cafe Mediterranean and eat there at least once a month. I am extremely addicted to their baked lasagna. It is very cheesy and delicious! It is served with garlic pita bread. The restaurant also makes a great Greek salad and their chicken shawarmas are divine as well. "
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DescriptionCafe Med Sheesha Lounge offers a traditional Arabic menu in a relaxing atmosphere. Pasta dishes, soups and salads are also featured. Try the Sheesha, a traditional Arabic flavoured tobacco pipe for after dinner.
Location Information1009, 1 St SW
Calgary
AB
T2R 0T8
