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
CHoCoLAtiER
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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