To help Ciao! readers seek out the best gourmet foods, 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!
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La Belle Baguette 248 Ave de la Cathédrale, 204-219-2123; 1850 Ness Ave, 204-219-9688. 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 Caked With Love Co 1459 Corydon Ave, 204-284-2253. Everything cake related in an assortment of flavours along with local art displays Chocoberry Dessert House 470 River Ave, 204-615-9998. Cozy nook for chocoholics, with fondue, waffles, and specialty hot cocoa Chocolate Zen Bakery 553 Osborne St, 204-287-CAKE. Decadent tortes, pastries and squares for special occasions 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 The Crusty Bun 1026 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204-257-7311; 8-925 Headmaster Row, 204-661-6414. European-style artisan breads and baked products made on-site alongside meals to-go A l’ Epi de Blé 1757 Main St, 204-334-2526. Pastries of Provence and hearty loaves of bread The Frenchway 238 Lilac Ave, 204-421-9002. Parisienne-style baking includes baguettes, croissants and pastries. Lunch dishes offered Harvest Bakery A-1857 Grant Ave, 204-489-1086; 180 St. Anne’ s Rd, 204-254-1086. Foccacia bread, fresh rolls, bagels and cookies High Tea Bakery 2103 Portage Ave, 204-775-0264. Custom-designed cakes, dainties and cookies for all occasions Jenna Rae Cakes 580 Academy Rd, 204-691-4222. Creative flavour combos of macarons, cupcakes and cookie sandwiches create line-ups Jennies Cakes 931 Notre Dame Ave, 204-774-2554. Legendary cookie bottom cakes draws in regulars for more than 80 years Jonnies Sticky Buns 941 Portage Ave, 204-415-7287. Rolled sticky buns with sweet and savoury fillings. Gluten-free and vegan buns available Lilac Bakery 920 Grosvenor Ave, 204-992-8000. Upscale bakery offering sweet treats specialtyfoods
Lisbon Bakery 717 Sargent Ave, 204-775-7612. Corn bread, rye and Portuguese water bread Oh Doughnuts 326 Broadway, 204-615-0802. Daily changing 20-plus flavours of donuts with wild toppings. Vegan and gluten-friendly varieties Pennyloaf Bakery 858 Corydon Ave, 204-452-2957. Cozy bakery offers artisan bread baked in a wood-fired oven, along with cookies and more Pinky’ s Bakeshop 439 Stradbrook Ave, 204-453-CAKE. Boutique bakery offers a rainbow of flavours and colours in cupcakes and macarons S2 Patisserie 3416 Roblin Blvd, 204-914-5112. Decadent layered mousse-based cakes and tarts Sleepy Owl Bread 751 Wall St, 204-805-2530. Breads and pastries made with local ingredients Stella’ s Bakery 110 Sherbrook St, 204-783-1453. Crusty breads, cinnamon buns, squares, croissants, and cookies. Sugar Blooms and Cakes Inc. A-1020 McPhillips St, 204-633-8212. Upscale cakes with unique Filipino ingredients like ube Sweet Impressions 669 Stafford St, 204-237-0743. Nut-free bakery specializing in designer hand-iced cookies and cupcakes. Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company 859 Westminster Ave, 204-783-5097; The Forks Market, main floor. Organic sourdough, rye and cracked wheat.
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Scoop n’ Weigh 1770 Taylor Ave, 204-489-1031. Spices, specialty flours, snacks, candies and health foods
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Aschenti Cocoa 782 Corydon Ave, 204-219-7221. Owners process chocolate in store using cocoa beans from their farm in Cameroon Chocolatier Bernard Callebaut 431 Academy Rd, 204-488-4376. Fine Belgian chocolates, offers specialty letter shaped chocolates Chocolatier Constance Popp 180 Provencher Blvd, 204-897-0689. Winnipeg’ s first bean to chocolate bar shop sells award-winning chocolates Decadence Chocolates 70 Sherbrook Street, 204-772-4626. Handcrafted artisanal chocolates mix unique flavour combinations like Manitoba honey and thyme Mordens’ of Winnipeg 674 Sargent Ave, 204-783-4551. Winnipeg institution sells chocolates made onsite, including popular Russian mints
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Agora Fine Foods H-1765 Kenaston Blvd, 204-285-4068. Mediterranean specialties like fine cheese, cured meats, and high end olive oil
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Bernstein’ s Deli 1700 Corydon Ave, 204-488-4552. Jewish specialties and homestyle take-out Calabria Market 139 Scurfield Blvd, 204-487-1700. Italian packaged foods, deli products and wine Desserts Plus 664 King Edward St, 204-339-1957. Stocks imported Israeli delicacies along on-site bakery and diner Dino’ s Grocery Mart 460 Notre Dame Ave, 204-942-1526. Importer of food and spices from the Caribbean Islands, Asia, Africa and the Americas Greek Market 1440 Corydon Ave, 204-488-6161. Imported and prepared Greek specialties India Spice House 1875 Pembina Hwy, 204-261-3636. South Asian dry goods, spices and fresh produce, along with fish and meats Lucky Supermarket 1051 Winnipeg Ave, 204-272-8011; 1303 Jefferson Ave, 204-285-8011. Selection of Asian groceries, produce, meat and seafood Neechi Commons 865 Main St, 204-949-1338. Stocked with Manitoba proteins, produce and specialty foods. On-site bakery with offerings like bannock Perogy Planet 11-848 Dakota St, 1411 Main St, perogyplanet. com. Fresh ingredients fill scratch-made perogies ready to be cooked at home Spice World 137 Marion St, 204-586-8585. Stocks dozens of spices for baking and cooking needs such as poultry seasoning Young’ s Market 397 William Ave, 204-957-0230, 1000 McPhillips St, 204-957-1088. Modern Asian superstore stocked with dry goods, produce, meat, and frozen seafood
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Common Sense Wholesome Food Market 490 Des Meurons St, 204-237-7909. Loose teas, yerba maté and accessories, organic dry goods, and natural skin care products De Luca’ s Specialty Foods 950 Portage Ave, 204-774-7617. Italian cheeses, cold cuts, olives, marinated vegetables; dried and fresh pasta and breads, and frozen Italian delicacies Double D’ s Cheesecake 200 Meadowood Dr, 204-257-6502. A wide variety of cheesecake flavours to take home. Also on-site café Food Fare 115 Maryland St, 204-772-1250; 905 Portage Ave, 204-987-8849; 247 Lilac St, 204-475-6638. Supermarket stocks high-quality local meats and produce The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd, theforks. com. Home to a variety of specialty food stores ranging from baking to fancy preserves and candy. Also wine shop on-site
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