bestlist
CAFÉ / BAKERY
Baked Expectations 161 Osborne St , 204‐452‐5176 . The original bakery cafe and gold standard for decadent desserts . Mile high cakes , cheesecakes and pies are plenty enough but the super cute space is the icing on top . WA , LP , IA Bluestone Cottage 3670 Roblin Blvd , 204-944 8751 . Enjoy gourmet breakfast , nourishing fresh salads and inspired sandwiches at this stylish Charleswood sweet spot .
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Cottage Bakery and Cafe 1382 Pembina Hwy , 204-284-3602 , 300 Edison Ave , 204-338-0663 . Savoury breakfast and lunch options beside pies , pastries and cookies make this longtime establishment a top spot . A , IA , M , V
Dan ’ s Cafe & Lounge 254 Edmonton St ., 204-254-5387 Downtown ’ s newest sweet spot to grab coffee and a treat . Its ’ lineup of exquisite desserts is enough to tempt an indulgence all day . WA , IA , M , V The Frenchway 238 Lilac St , 204‐421‐9002 . Lilac Street bakery and café specializes in wholesome and natural breakfast and lunch fare . Don ’ t miss the eggs Benedict or delectable patisserie .
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Hildegard ’ s Bakery 100-686 Portage Ave , 204‐615-0889 ; The Village at Pineridge Hollow . Baked goods , wood-fired pizza and fresh organic flour breads distinguish this gem . WA , LP , IA , M , V Stella ’ s Café & Bakery 7 locations . Famous breakfast items alongside a vast selection of entrées , hearty soups , sandwiches and homey curries . House-made breads and preserves available for purchase by the loaf and jar . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
CAFÉ / ICE CREAM
Chaeban Ice Cream 390 Osborne Ave , 204-475-6226 , Mod spot serves ice cream made with locally sourced ingredients . Arabic flavours offer exotic and intriguing concoctions . WA , SP , A , IA , M , V Chocoberry Dessert House 470 River Ave , 204-615-9998 . Tucked into a basement storefront off the Osborne Village strip is a chocolate lover ’ s dream . Asian inspired treats , are oh-so-extra . A , IA , M , V Dug and Betty ’ s Ice Creamery 309 Des Meurons St , 204-417-0026 . Casual surroundings draw fans for gourmet ice cream creations , including milkshakes and cookie sandwiches . Chef led menu informs French bistro fare . WA , SP , LP , IA , M ,
Eva ’ s Gelato & Coffee Bar 101-1001 Corydon Ave , 204-452-3827 . This chic spot serves a variety of house-made Argentinean gelato and fancy treats . Dulce de leche is a signature flavour . WA , SP , IA , M , V Fête 300 Assiniboine Ave . Supreme ice cream alongside specialty coffees in an ultra-cute space . Try fun flavours like funfetti , lemon meringue , and strawberry rhubarb crumble . WA , LP , IA , M , V Milksmith 651 Corydon Ave , Mymilksmith . com . Witness layers of frozen flavoured cream be artfully rolled and topped with a choice of sweets in this playful pink space . Customize your latte art with photos from your phone . IA , M , V Nucci ’ s Gelati 643 Corydon Ave , 204‐475‐8765 . This Corydon institution offers 75 wild , powerful flavours of Italian ice cream . Catered Italian favourites like gnocchi and arancini are dished out as a new menu addition . LP , SP , IA , M , V Rollesque 6-794 Sargent Ave , 117 Osborne St , 605 Sterling Lyon Parkway . Hi energy shops are all about Thai-style rolled ice cream . Try elaborate toppings like pocky , durian , Nutella and gummy bears . A , IA , M , V
2024 AWARD RECIPIENT from Distinguished Restaurants of North America
exceeding stringent standards in food and beverage , ambiance and service , placing fusion grill among culinary elite . Wild , Healthy , Sustainable Manitoba Cuisine
550 Academy Rd . at Lanark St . Tue - Sat starting at 4pm . reservations @ fusiongrill . mb . ca For immediate availability please call : 204-489-6963
28 ciao ! / apr / may / two thousand twenty-four