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!
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BEVERAGES
The Sobr Market 390 Academy Rd, 204-489-8254 An exciting collection on nonalcoholic spirits, wine, beer and seltzers
BREAD / PASTRY
A l’ Epi de Blé 1757 Main St, 204‐334‐2526. Pastries of France and hearty loaves of bread La Belle Baguette 248 Ave de la Cathédrale, 204-219-2123. Pastry chefs make everything from rustic loaves to delicate pâtisserie The Butter Tart Lady 1850 Ness Ave, 204-415-0017. Exceptional tarts in unexpected varieties win over tasters. Also breads and pastries line the shelves Cake-ology 85 Arthur St, 204-612- 9866. Exchange District bakery sells exquisite pastries, cakes and cupcakes Chocolate Zen Bakery 553 Osborne St, 204‐287‐CAKE. Decadent tortes, pastries and squares for special occasions and divine wedding cakes are prepared by master pastry chefs. 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 renowned for excellent baguettes. Onsite cafe The Crusty Bun 1026 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204‐257‐7311; 8-925 Headmaster Row, 204-661-6414. European-style artisan breads, German style sweets and a sunny cafe draw daytime crowds for soup and sandwiches. Dolce Bakeshop 1565 Regent Ave, 204‐505‐1444. Specialty European cakes, pastries and confections are presented in an inviting shop. Flour & Flower 530 Waterloo St, 204-228-5663. Beautiful cakes, cookies and more adorned with edible pressed flowers can be enjoyed with a beverage and a view of the action. Forgotten Flavours 858 Corydon Ave, 204-960-2211. New bakery specializing in sourdough and heritage recipes for all natural baked products, from bread to pastries.
Gâto 819 Sargent Ave, 204-583-4981, Environmentalism is baked right into Gâto’ s menu of sourdough and vegan cronuts, croissants and tarts Goodies Bake Shop 1124 Ellice Ave, 204‐949‐2480. Specialty breads, cakes, pastries and confections Gunn’ s Bakery 247 Selkirk Ave, 204‐582‐2364. Bagels, specialty breads, kosher baking and originator of applejacks Harvest Bakery A‐1857 Grant Ave, 204‐489‐1086. Foccacia bread, fresh rolls, bagels and cookies High Tea Bakery 2103 Portage Ave, 204‐775‐0264. Custom-designed cakes, dainties and cookies. Imperial cookies cause line-ups 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 and Airport location. Creative flavour combos of macarons, cupcakes and baking decorating embellishments make this a fun stop 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 draw restaurant owners here Munch It Pastry Shop 67 Goulet St, 204‐774‐8452. European pastries and Argentinean specialties can be enjoyed with an espresso onsite and special occasion cakes fill the case. Natural Bakery 808 Logan Ave, 204‐783‐7344. Specializing in rye breads Not a Bronut C-100 King St, bronuts. ca. Fluffy handmade donuts and specialty coffee drinks Oh Doughnuts 326 Broadway, 204‐615‐0802; 1194 Taylor Ave, 204-477-1276. Flavours change daily at this gourmet donut shop. Vegan and gluten-friendly varieties Pinky’ s Bakeshop 439 Stradbrook Ave, 204‐453‐CAKE. Boutique bakery offers flavoured cupcakes, ice cream and Thai-fusion desserts Sugar Blooms and Cakes A-1020 McPhillips St, 204‐633‐8212. Upscale cakes with unique Filipino ingredients such as ube Sugar Mama Cookie Company 184 Provencher Blvd, 204-306-6262. Sweet and quirky creations loaded with everything from chocolate to candies, nuts and pretzels are served in a cute cafe space Sweet Impressions 1817 Corydon Ave, 204‐237‐0743. Nut-free bakery is now re-imagined as a stylish bakery cafe offering sweets and packaged items for gifting
Tall Grass Prairie Bread Co. 859 Westminster Ave, 204‐783‐5097; The Forks Market, main floor, 390 Provencher Blvd, 204-957-5097. Legendary cinnamon buns and organic sourdough, rye and cracked wheat breads keep fans loyal White Birch Bakery B-1108 Henderson Hwy, 204-306-8672. Naturally fermented bread, Scottish baps, Slovenian Žemljice and pastries
CHOCOLATIER
Chocolates on Academy 431 Academy Rd, 204‐488‐4376. Fine Belgian chocolates offers specialty letter shaped chocolates Chocolatier Constance Popp 180 Provencher Blvd, 204‐897‐0689. City’ s first bean to chocolate bar shop sells award-winning chocolates 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
Arirang Oriental Food Mart 1799 Portage Ave, 204‐831‐1212. Japanese and Korean groceries and frozen foods Bernstein’ s Deli 1700 Corydon Ave, 204‐488‐4552. Jewish specialties and homestyle take‐out. Stock up on borscht and other soups. Blady Middle Eastern 1324 Portage Ave, 204‐615-2994, 1117 St Mary’ s Rd, 204-255-3773. Wide selections of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern specialties including housemade pitas, dips and desserts British Food Co 3125 Portage Ave, 204-306-1170. Quirky culinary favourites, snacks and confectionery of the motherland 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. Housemade baking, frozen pierogies and pelmeni Greek Market 1440 Corydon Ave, 204‐488‐6161. Imported and prepared Greek specialties, including bread and desserts ING Supermarket 1873 Pembina Hwy, 204‐261‐7335. Hot take-away dishes, produce and dry goods fill this South Winnipeg market Kozak Food 1-2082 Ness ave, 204-615-9991. Ukrainian specialties like perogies and cabbage rolls made on-site for over the counter take-out.
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