bestlist
COFFEE
Young entrepreneurs have sparked
a local coffee culture of single
origin beans, lovely latte art and
community connections.
Café Postal, 202 Provencher Blvd,
204-414-3654; The Canteen Coffee
Shop, 160 Stafford St, 204-691-1605,
102-300 Tache Ave, 204-221-0407;
Fools & Horses,
379 Broadway, 204-415-1968,
1 Forks Market Rd, 204-415-3902;
Human Bean, Cityplace, 333 St
Mary Ave, 204-615-7575; Joe and
Lily, 145 Pacific Ave; Little Sister
Coffee Maker, 470 River Ave, 539
Osborne St; Make Coffee + Stuff,
751 Corydon Ave, 204‑414‑0101;
Modern Coffee,191 Inkster Blvd;
Mountain Bean, 2001 Henderson
Hwy, 204-334-6959; O Station Café,
257 Osborne St, 204-221-2709; Park
Line Coffee, 685 Osborne St, 204-
421-8383; Parlour Coffee,
468 Main St; Scout: Coffee + Tea,
859 Portage Ave, 204-914-3800; Thom
Bargen Coffee & Tea, 365 Main
St, 69 Sherbrook St, 250 Kennedy St;
Yellow Derny Café, 433 St Mary’s Rd,
204-253-5896.
DANISH
Bistro Dansk
63 Sherbrook St, 204-775‑5662. This
cozy, nationally-recognized restaurant
serves European comfort food.
Specialties include frikadeller, hakkebof,
chicken schnitzel and daily soup.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
DELI/DINER
Bernstein’s Deli
1-1700 Corydon Ave, 204‑488‑4552.
Jewish specialties and homestyle take-
out. Eat-in menu features deli staples
like bagels thickly layered with cream
cheese and lox. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Falafel Place
1101 Corydon Ave, 204-489‑5811.
True to its name, this bustling diner
specializes in Israeli-style falafel balls
served in pitas or on a platter and vegan
breakfasts. The yam fries are a must-try.
WA, IA
Miss Browns
288 William Ave, 204-615-1161. Chic
eatery with an open concept kitchen.
Hot pressed sandwiches with house-
smoked meat are its raison d’être.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
The Nook Diner
43 Sherbrook St, 204‑774‑0818. Daytime
neighbourhood hangout pushes out short
order favourites including 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 sandwiches piled
high with shaved meat alongside new
school favourites like quinoa yam hash.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Red Top Drive Inn
219 St. Mary’s Rd, 204-233-7943.
Winnipeg drive-in style diner
continues to impress locals since 1960.
Pressure fried chicken is a signature
worth waiting for. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Salisbury House/ Sals Xpress
12 locations, salisburyhouse.ca.
Cheap and cheerful local favourite
since 1931 known for its legendary
nips (burgers) and 24 hour service.
WA, IA, M, V
Sherbrook Street Delicatessen
102 Sherbrook St, 204-417-1117.
Traditional Jewish specialties and
Eastern European flavour profiles add
old school charm to this slick sandwich
spot. WA, LP, IA, M, V
White Star Diner
258 Kennedy St, 204-947-6930. This
Titanic-inspired diner boasts more than
40 milkshake flavours alongside classic
diner food, including grilled cheese
sandwiches stuffed with pulled pork.
WA, LP, IA, M, V.
DINNER THEATRE
Celebrations
Canad Inns, 1824 Pembina Hwy,
204-982‑8282. They’ll sing for your
supper at this interactive theatre
served alongside a four-course meal.
Shows change frequently. Reservations
required. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
FAMILY
Old Spaghetti Factory
Johnston Terminal at The Forks,
204‑957‑1391. Housed in an old
railway storage building, antiques and
memorabilia maintain a turn-of-the-
last‑century feel. Kid’s menu available.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
The Original Pancake House
Four locations, originalpancakehouse.ca.
A Winnipeg tradition famous for its
signature giant apple pancake. The full
menu includes crêpes, waffles, French
toast, burgers, roast beef, soups and
salads. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Park Café
330 Assiniboine Park Dr, 204-927-6080.
Situated in the Qualico Family Centre,
the breakfast and lunch menu of this
family-friendly eatery serves comforting,
casual dishes. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Pony Corral
Four locations, ponycorral.ca. A
Greek-centric menu with steak house
favourites. Souvlakis and shrimp are
crowd pleasers along with steak dinners
that come with all the sides and fixings.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
FAST CASUAL
A Little Pizza Heaven
120 Osborne St, 204-777-5255;
1600 Ness Ave, 204-777-5355;
160 St. Anne’s Rd, 204-777-5455.
This Winnipeg chain with a cult
following is known for its ‘heavenly’ garlic
crust and late night hours. A, IA, M, V
Banh Mi King
510 Portage Ave, 204‑775‑9323.
Order-at-the-counter spot offers
trendy takes on Vietnamese fare, like
the namesake sandwich, pork belly
steamed bao
burgers and pho. WA, IA, M, V
Bodegoes
101-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-956-
2070; City Place, 333 St Mary Ave,
204-415-7045. This fun and friendly
restaurant offers tasty street food
staples from around the world.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Burrito Del Rio
433 River Ave, 204-415‑5600. Tex-Mex
eatery offers made-to-order favourites,
including fajitas and quesadillas with
unique garnishes like chilli-roasted
corn. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Burrito Splendido
Four locations, burritosplendido.com.
A smart, gourmet take on Mexican
street food. Fresh flour tortillas pressed
in-house are loaded with fresh toppings.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
Chosabi
Five locations, chosabi.com. Slick
and stylish order at the counter spot
serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi
burritos, ramen and poke bowls.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
The Forks Market
1 Forks Market Rd, theforks.com. The
stylish hub offers casual dining options
centered around The Common, which
serves local beer and wine on tap.
WA, LP, 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 crêpe joint serves freshly
prepared 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. Changing weekly
specials feature creative ingredient
combinations. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V
La Pampa [Argentinean]
10-1604 St Mary’s Road,
204‑615‑8969. Authentic gourmet
empanadas and condiments in
traditional and creative flavours are
prepared on site for take out.
WA, IA, M, V
Magic Bird Fried Chicken
61 Sherbrook St, 204-615-2977 . Southern
inspired eatery specializes in extra-crispy
fried chicken served alongside craft
cocktails. Try the curly fries and honey
dill. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Nick’s on Broadway
287 Broadway, 204‑891‑3636.
Nick Graumann’s impressive lunch
offerings include salads, soups
and sandwiches, like the killer hot
pastrami. WA, IA, M, V
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