specialtyfoods
To help Ciao! readers seek out the best gourmet foods in Winnipeg, we compiled a list of shops that offer a selection of fresh, prepared, and packaged foods. While we try to provide a comprehensive and accurate list, store information may change without notice. Enjoy!
BAKERY / CAFÉ
As many add café tables and a scattering of chairs, bakeries have become well-designed settings to sit and chat over a latte, alongside beautiful baking. La Belle Baguette 248 Ave de la Cathédrale, 204-219-2123. Pastry chef Alix Loiselle makes everything from rustic loaves to delicate pâtisserie Bronuts C-100 King St, 204‐955‐1036. Fluffy handmade donuts and specialty coffee drinks The Crusty Bun 1026 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204‐257‐7311. European-style breads and baked products made on site The Frenchway 238 Lilac Ave, 204‐421‐9002. Parisienne-style baking includes baguettes, croissants and pastries. Offers some lunch dishes High Tea Bakery 2103 Portage Ave, 204‐775‐0264. Custom-designed cakes, dainties and cookies for all occasions
A l’ Epi de Ble 1757 Main St, 204‐334‐2526. Pastries of Provence and hearty loaves of bread Lilac Bakery 920 Grosvenor Ave, 204‐992‐8000. Upscale bakery offering classic treats Oh Doughnuts 326 Broadway, 204‐615‐0802. Daily changing 20-plus flavours of doughnuts. Vegan and gluten-friendly varieties Pinky’ s Bakeshop 439 Stradbrook Ave, 204‐453‐CAKE. A rainbow of cupcake and macaron flavours Sweet Impressions 669 Stafford St, 204‐237‐0743. Nut-free bakery specializing in designer hand-iced cookies and cupcakes
BREAD / PASTRY
City Bread 238 Dufferin Ave, 204‐586‐8409. Healthy hearth bread, including dill rye Le Croissant 276 Tache Ave, 204‐237‐3536. Traditional French bakery; excellent baguettes Gunn’ s Bakery 247 Selkirk Ave, 204‐582‐2364. Bagels, specialty breads and kosher baking Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company 859 Westminster Ave, 204‐783‐5097; The Forks Market, main floor. Organic sour dough, rye and cracked wheat. Also dairy- and egg‐free baking
The Thaw Bakery 3‐1235 Pembina Hwy, 204‐615‐8429. An array of pastries made with inventive ingredients
BULK FOOD
Scoop’ n Weigh 1770 Taylor Ave, 204‐489‐1031. Spices, specialty flours, snacks, candies and health foods
CHOCOLATIER
Aschenti Cocoa 782 Corydon Ave, 204‐219‐7221. Owners Christian and Christelle Mekoh process cocoa beans from their farm in Cameroon in store Chocolatier Constance Popp 180 Provencher Blvd, 204‐897‐0689. Sells artisanal truffles, bean to bar chocolate, pastries, and coffee drinks Decadence Chocolates 70 Sherbrook Street, 204‐772‐4626. Handcrafted Belgian inspired chocolates with unique flavours like Manitoba honey and thyme Mordens’ of Winnipeg 674 Sargent Ave, 204‐783‐4551. Winnipeg institution sells chocolates made on site, including Russian mints
ETHNIC SPECIALTY
Agora Fine Foods H-1765 Kenaston Blvd, 204‐285‐4068. Mediterranean specialties like fine cheese, cured meats, and high end olive oil
Specialty Market Deli Catering Events Coffee @ delucaswpg DELUCA. CA 950 Portage Ave. 204.774.7617
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