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 !
BREAD / PASTRY
A l ’ Epi de Blé 1757 Main St , 204‐334‐2526 . An assortment of pastries of France and hearty loaves of freshly baked bread La Belle Baguette 248 Ave de la Cathédrale , 204-219-2123 . Pastry chef Alix Loiselle makes everything from rustic loaves to delicate pâtisserie Cake-ology 85 Arthur St , 204-612- 9866 . Exchange District bakery offers build-your-own ice cream sandwiches , plus whimsical cakes and cupcakes Chocolate Zen Bakery 553 Osborne St , 204‐287‐CAKE . Decadent tortes , pastries and squares for all kinds of special occasions 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 Goodies Bake Shop 1124 Ellice Ave , 204‐949‐2480 . An abundance of specialty breads , cakes , pastries , confections and more Gunn ’ s Bakery 247 Selkirk Ave , 204‐582‐2364 . Bagels , specialty breads and other kosher baking made fresh every morning High Tea Bakery 2103 Portage Ave , 204‐775‐0264 . Custom-designed cakes , dainties and cookies for all occasions Jeanne ’ s Bakery 931 Notre Dame Ave , 204-774-2554 . Legendary cookie bottom cakes draw in regulars for more than 80 years Jenna Rae Cakes 580 Academy Rd , 204-691-4222 ; The Forks Market , second floor ; Unit A9 20 Island Shore Blvd . Macarons , cupcakes and cookie sandwiches create line-ups at this sweet shop owned by social media celeb twins Lilac Bakery 920 Grosvenor Ave , 204‐992‐8000 . Upscale bakery offering classic treats like grandma used to make Lisbon Bakery 717 Sargent Ave , 204‐775‐7612 . Corn bread , rye and Portuguese water bread are popular items at this spot Oh Doughnuts 1194 Taylor Ave , 204-477-1276 . Rotating selection of gourmet doughnuts including vegan and gluten-friendly varieties can be found at this adorably sweet spot 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 beautiful flavoured Thai-fusion desserts Sugar Blooms and Cakes A-1020 McPhillips St , 204‐633‐8212 . Upscale cakes with unique Filipino flavours such as the Food Network winning ube macapuno cake Sugar Mama Cookie Company 184 Provencher Blvd , 204-306-6262 . Sweet and quirky creations loaded with chocolate , candies and more are served in a cute cafe space Sweet Impressions 1817 Corydon Ave , 204‐237‐0743 . New sweet spot of an established nut-free bakery . Shades of rose and garnishes of gold offer a stylish backdrop for sweets Tall Grass Prairie Bread Co . 859 Westminster Ave , 204‐783‐5097 ; The Forks Market , 204-957-5097 . Organic sourdough , rye and cracked wheat . Dairy- and egg‐free options
CHOCOLATIER
Chocolatier Constance Popp 180 Provencher Blvd , 204‐897‐0689 . City ’ s first bean to chocolate bar shop sells award-winning chocolate creations Decadence Chocolates 70 Sherbrook Street , 204‐772‐4626 . 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 on-site , including popular Russian mints
ETHNIC SPECIALTY
Blady Middle Eastern 1324 Portage Ave , 204‐615-2994 . Mediterranean and Middle Eastern specialties including housemade pitas , dips and desserts Calabria Market 139 Scurfield Blvd , 204‐487‐1700 . Italian imports , deli products , sweets , ready to heat prepared foods and take-out pizza pair with wine shop in a lively spot . Dino ’ s Grocery Mart 84 Isabel St , 204‐942‐1526 . Importer of food and spices from the Caribbean Islands , Asia , Africa and the Americas Dobromarket 1940 Main St , 6-1575 Regent Ave , 605 Sterling Lyon Pkwy , 204-558-5999 . Eastern European spices , cheeses and meats in addition to housemade desserts , perogies and pelmeni Greek Market 1440 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐6161 . Imported and prepared ready to heat Greek specialties , including bread and desserts ING Supermarket 1873 Pembina Hwy , 204‐261‐7335 . Hot take-away dishes , produce and dry goods fill this popular spot
Kozak Food 1-2082 Ness ave , 04-615-9991 . Ukrainian specialties like perogies and cabbage rolls made on-site for over the counter take-out . Frozen foods available Lvov Euro Food Corner 140 Meadowood Drive , 204‐783‐8777 . Eastern European packaged foods , confections , fish and cookery books fill this shop Perogy Planet Five locations to serve you . perogyplanet . com . Fresh ingredients fill scratch-made perogies ready to be cooked at home . Try zany flavours like pulled pork Seafood City 2311 McPhillips , 204-202-8404 . Sprawling Filipino supermarket stocks authentic grocery items and imported snacks like chicharrones Sun Wah Supermarket 303 King St , 204‐944‐9162 . Asian market stocked with an abundance of dry goods and fresh produce . Also find fresh seafood and live lobster Young ’ s Market 397 William Ave , 204‐957‐0230 , 1000 McPhillips St , 204‐957‐1088 . Modern Asian superstore stocked with dry goods , fresh produce and frozen seafood
MARKET / FINE FOOD
Black Market Provisions 550 Osborne St , 204-477-5500 . House-made soups , salads and vegan ice cream . Manitoba and Canadian preserves and mustards The Cheesemongers 839 Corydon Ave , 204-691-7555 . Slicing cheeses from around the globe , hard , soft , or super stinky . Acompaniments like preserves or olives also available De Luca ’ s Specialty Foods 950 Portage Ave , 204‐774‐7617 ; 66 South Landing Dr ., Oak Bluff , 204-775-8605 . Italian cheeses , fresh pasta , breads and prepared foods Food For Thought 204-772-3663 , foodft . ca . Homestyle frozen meals . Ready to heat in individual or family sizes . City wide delivery or pre-ordered pick up . Fresh Option Organic Delivery 204-772-1479 , freshoption . ca . A variety of fresh produce , fruits and vegetables delivered Fromagerie Bothwell 136 Provencher Blvd , 204-505-2144 . A truly unique and authentic shopping experience . Shop a wide assortment of local cheeses G . J . Andrews 384 Academy Rd , 204‐487‐7300 . Wines from around the world beside rows of imported delicacies and gourmet take away Hoffmann ’ s Fine Foods 107 Plymouth St , 204‐633‐3643 ; 9-1504 St Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐257‐7521 . Oven-ready gourmet dishes to sides and hors d ’ oeuvres
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