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
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 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. Osborne Village 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 A l’ Epi de Blé 1757 Main St, 204-334-2526. Pastries of Provence and hearty loaves of bread 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 and kosher baking High Tea Bakery 2103 Portage Ave, 204-775-0264. Custom-designed cakes, dainties and cookies for all occasions Jeanne’ s Cakes 931 Notre Dame Ave, 204-774-2554. Legendary cookie bottom cakes draws in regulars for more than 80 years Jenna Rae Cakes 580 Academy Rd, 204-691-4222. Creative flavour combos of macarons, cupcakes and cookie sandwiches create line-ups Jonnies Sticky Buns 941 Portage Ave, 204-415-7287. Rolled sticky buns with sweet and savoury fillings. Glutenfree and vegan buns available Lilac Bakery 920 Grosvenor Ave, 204-992-8000. Upscale bakery offering classic treats like grandma used to make Pennyloaf Bakery 858 Corydon Ave, 204-452-2957. Cozy bakery offers artisan bread baked in a wood-fired oven, along with cookies and more specialtyfoods
Pinky’ s Bakeshop 439 Stradbrook Ave, 204-453-CAKE. Boutique bakery offers a rainbow of flavours and colours in cupcakes S2 Patisserie 3416 Roblin Blvd, 204-914-5112. Decadent layered mousse-based cakes, cakes, choux and tarts alongside croissants 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. Also serves specialty coffees Sugar Blooms and Cakes Inc. A-1020 McPhillips St, 204-633-8212. Upscale cakes with unique Filipino ingredients such as ube Sweet Impressions 669 Stafford St, 204-237-0743. Nut-free bakery specializing in designer hand-iced cookies and cupcakes. Gifts for bakers sold on-site Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company 859 Westminster Ave, 204-783-5097; The Forks Market, main floor. Organic sourdough, rye and cracked wheat. Also dairy- and egg-free baking
CHOCOLAtIER
Aschenti Cocoa 782 Corydon Ave, 204-219-7221. Owners Christian and Christelle Mekoh process chocolate in store using cocoa beans from their farm in Cameroon 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. Handcrafted artisanal chocolates mix unique flavour combinations like Manitoba honey and thyme. Also carries vegan truffles Mordens’ of Winnipeg 674 Sargent Ave, 204-783-4551. Winnipeg institution sells chocolates made onsite, including popular Russian mints. Group tours and parties available
EtHnIC sPECIALty
Agora Fine Foods H-1765 Kenaston Blvd, 204-285-4068. Mediterranean specialties like fine cheese, cured meats, and high end olive oil 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 Greek Market 1440 Corydon Ave, 204-488-6161. Imported and prepared Greek specialties, including breads and desserts
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. Enormous selection of Asian groceries. Fresh produce, meat and seafood counters. Lvov 140 Meadowood Drive, 204-783-8777. Eastern European packaged foods, confections, fish and cookery books 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 whole nutmeg and poultry seasoning Young’ s Market 397 William Ave, 204-957-0230, 1000 McPhillips St, 204-957-1088. Modern Asian superstore stocked with dry goods, fresh produce, frozen seafood and meat counter
fARmERs’ mARkEts
Le Marché St. Norbert 3514 Pembina Hwy, St. Norbert, 204-275-8349. Open Sat 8 am-3 pm, Wed 11 am-3 pm until Oct 6 Downtown BIZ Farmers’ Market 204-958-4640, 333 St. Mary Avenue, Mon 10 am-3 pm until Dec 20, Manitoba Hydro Place Plaza( Graham Ave entrance) Thu 10 am-3 pm until Sept 27 River Heights Farmers’ Market 1370 Grosvenor Ave, rhfarmersmarket. com, Fri 12-5 pm until Sept 28 Red River Exhibition 3977 Portage Ave, 204-888-6990. Open Sat 9 am- 2 pm, until Sept 29 Transcona BIZ Market Garden 108 Bond St, 204-222-8566. Open Thurs 11 am-3 pm, until Aug 30 My Farmers’ Market 204-272-9555, myfarmersmarket. com, online farmers’ market offering same-day delivery in Winnipeg year-round.
mARkEt / fInE fOOD
Crampton’ s Farm Produce Market 1765 Waverley Ave, 204-269-3355. Cozy market boasting local organic produce and Manitoba meats. 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 Food Fare 115 Maryland St, 204-772-1250; 905 Portage Ave, 204- 987-8849; 247 Lilac St, 204-475-6638. Supermarket with high-quality & local
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