Stella’ s Café & Bakery 8 locations, stellas. ca. Famous breakfast items alongside a vast selection of entrées, hearty soups, sandwiches and homey curries.
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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 intriguing concoctions.
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Dug and Betty’ s Ice Creamery 309 Des Meurons St, 204-417-0026. Sweet St. Boniface spot serving gourmet ice cream and French bistro fare. WA, SP, LP, IA, M, V Eva’ s Gelato & Coffee Bar 101-1001 Corydon Ave, 204-452-3827. This chic spot serves many flavours of Argentinean gelato but dulce de leche is a fan favourite. WA, SP, IA, M, V Fête 300 Assiniboine Ave, 204-942-7087. Supreme ice cream in playful novel flavours is served alongside specialty coffees in an ultra-cute space.
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Milksmith 651 Corydon Ave, 1795 Henderson Hwy. Witness layers of frozen flavoured cream be artfully rolled and topped with a choice of sweets in this playful pink space. IA, M, V Nucci’ s Gelati 643 Corydon Ave, 204‐475‐8765. This Corydon institution offers 75 wild, flavours and many dairy free. Italian favourites like gnocchi and arancini are dished out as menu additions.
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Snow and Moon 5-1727 Kenaston Blvd, 204-309-0606. Frozen flavoured milk snows topped with ice cream and fruit are worth their lavish price at this cute Korean dessert café. Discover this melt-inyour-mouth novelty. WA, A, IA, M, V
CARIBBEAN
K & S Island Grill 2069 Portage Ave, 204-415-5550, Authentic Jamaican cuisine prepared by chefs / owners Keisha Powell-Ewers and Sean Ewers. Try the excellent jerk chicken for a flavourful kick. LP, A, IA, M, V
CHINESE
Kum Koon Garden 257 King St, 204-943‐4655. The city’ s largest restaurant is a Chinatown institution that packs in patrons for dim sum lunches. Exotic Cantonese chow attracts diners. WA, LP, A, IA, M, North Garden 6‐33 University Cres, 204-275‐2591. Innovative Cantonese and northern Chinese cuisine Barbequed half duck is roasted to crispy, succulent perfection. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V bestlist
Sam Po Dim Sum 277 Rupert Ave, 204-691-1213. Bright, minimalist Chinatown space offers simple dim sum classics. Try the pork with sautéed onions and smoky hickory sauce WA, LP, IA, M, V Sun Fortune 15‐2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269‐6868. Bustling atmosphere in a suburban shopping mall favoured by university crowd. Daily soup is packed with luscious ingredients. WA, LP, IA, M, V
DANISH
Bistro Dansk 63 Sherbrook St, 204-775‐5662. Not much has changed at this nationallyrecognized yet intimate restaurant. European comfort food. Specialties include frikadeller, hakkebof and daily soup. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
DELI / DINER
Dreamland Diner 2615 Portage Ave, 204-504-6000. Nostalgia sells at this sweet spot clad in sherbet hues. A happy combo of ice cream, hot dogs and fries for the young at heart. WA, M, V, IA Falafel Place 1101 Corydon Ave, 204-489‐5811. Come for its namesake, served in pitas or on a platter. The yam fries and borscht are a must-try. WA, IA The Nook Diner 43 Sherbrook St, 204‐774‐0818. Daytime hangout pushes out short-order faves like a scrumptious eggs Benedict. Breakfast served all day. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Oscar’ s Deli 175 Hargrave St, 204‐947-0314. Jewish-style diner serving shavedmeat sandwiches alongside new favourites like matzo fried chicken.
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Red Top Drive Inn 219 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204-233-7943. Winnipeg drive-in style diner has impressed locals since 1960. Pressure fried chicken is a signature worth waiting for. WA, LP, IA, M, V Salisbury House 7 Winnipeg locations, see Salisburyhouse. ca. Cheerful local favourite since 1931 known for its legendary nips( burgers) and hospitable warm service. WA, IA, M, V
FAMILY
The Original Pancake House 1445 Portage Ave, 204-775‐9035; 2220 McGillivray Blvd, 204- 489-2885; 1170 Taylor Ave, 204-947-5077. Famous for its giant apple pancake, but new additions are winning fast favour. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204-927- 6080. Situated in the Qualico Family Centre, this family-friendly eatery serves comforting, casual dishes in a sunny space. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
FAST CASUAL
Bagelsmith 1-1130 Taylor Ave, 204-219-1673. Montreal-style bagels in four flavours can be enjoyed as sandwiches or with a schmear. WA, IA, M, V, ATM Bodegoes 101-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-956- 2070; City Place, 333 St Mary Ave, 204-415-7045. Street food staples from around the world. WA, LP, IA, M, V Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave, 204-415‐5600. This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites, including fajitas, burritos and quesadillas. Try unique garnishes. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Chosabi A-100 King St, 204‐615‐8338; 520 Portage Ave, 204‐615‐9386; 1194 Taylor Ave, 204-287-881 Stylish order-at-the-counter spot serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi burritos and ramen. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd. Locally owned, multi-culti casual dining options are centred around a beer and wine bar. Plenty of seating on two levels and outdoors. List of vendors at theforks. com. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Hargrave St. Market 242 Hargrave St, Mod downtown food hall with swanky interior houses local restaurants and a craft cocktail bar. Location draws crowds before games and shows next door.
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Hoagie Boyz 513 Osborne St, 204-306-2699. Cheeky sandwich shop offers hoagies loaded with fresh meats and veggies. A, IA, M, V Kawaii Crepe 201-99 Osborne St, 204-415‐2833; 1220 St Mary’ s Rd, 204‐691‐3700; 4-1385 McPhillips St, 204-694-0986. Japanese sweet and savoury crêpes in a modern atmosphere. IA, M, V King + Bannatyne 4-100 King St, 204‐691‐9757. This sandwich spot’ s specialties include spiced porchetta and juicy, tender brisket along with creative weekly specials. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V Les Saj 1038 St. James St, 204-219-8939; 480 Portage Ave, 204-788-4477; 1857 Grant Ave, 204-414-3771. 2589 Pembina Hwy, 204‐615-6006 Flatbreads covered in za’ atar, meat or cheese and shawarma. WA, IA, M, V Shawarma Khan 225 McDermot Ave, 204‐504‐0453. Bright, modern space serves generously stuffed chicken, beef / lamb and falafel pitas and shawarma platters. WA, A, IA, M, V Wall Street Slice 753 Wall St, 204-221-7272. West End spot serves New York-style pizza whole or by the slice in an industrialchic atmosphere. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
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