Eva ’ s Gelato & Coffee Bar 101-1001 Corydon Ave , 204-452-3827 . This chic spot serves 36 colourful varieties of house-made Argentinean gelato . Dulce de Leche is a signature flavour . Also the place to find special occasion fancy treats . WA , SP , IA , M , V Fête 300 Assiniboine Ave . Supremely creamy ice cream and specialty coffees are served in an ultra-cute space . Try a French toast and candied bacon creation . WA , LP , IA , M , V Milksmith 651 Corydon Ave , Mymilksmith . com . Witness thin layers of frozen flavoured cream be artfully rolled and topped with a choice of sweets in this playful pink space . IA , M , V Not a Waffle 2-709 Corydon Ave , 204-774-4290 . Japanese taiyaki , a fish-shaped waffle typically filled with red bean paste , is the star of this fun ice cream shop . Try it stuffed with Sakura soft serve and sprinkles . IA , M , V Nucci ’ s Gelati 643 Corydon Ave , 204-475-8765 . This Corydon spot offers 75 wild , powerful flavours of Italian ice cream . Catered Italian favourites are available as a new menu addition for savoury fans . LP , SP , IA , M , V Snow and Moon 5-1727 Kenaston Blvd , 1-204-309- 0606 . Elegant , frozen flavoured milk snows topped with ice cream and fruit medleys are worth their lavish price at this cute and trendy Korean dessert café . WA , A , IA , M , V
CASINO DINING
Mango ’ s Restaurant 1 Ocean Dr , Off Hwy 59 , Scanterbury , MB , 1-877-775-8259 . Canadian and tropical delights served in a 1920sstyle setting at South Beach Casino .
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Oasis Bar & Grill 21-9-14 Hwy 5 South , Carberry , MB . 1-855-370-7263 . Housed in the Sand Hills Casino , a brand new menu offers a mix of casual snacks and refined entrées . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM
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 . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V North Garden 6-33 University Cres , 204-275-2591 . Innovative Cantonese and northern Chinese cuisine are specialties . Barbequed half duck is roasted to crispy perfection . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Sun Fortune 5-2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269-6868 . Bustling atmosphere in a suburban shopping mall by university crowd . Daily soup is packed with luscious ingredients . WA , LP , IA , M , V 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 ; Colosimo , 145 Pacific Ave , 140 Provencher Blvd , 204-954- 7444 ; Diaspora Café , 101-250 Marion Street ; Empty Cup Collective , 535 Panet Rd # 2 , 115 Sage Creek Blvd , 544 Academy Rd ; Fools & Horses , 1 Forks Market Rd , 242 Hargrave St , Lacoste Garden Centre ; Harrisons , 151 - 25 Forks Market Rd , 106 - 270 Waterfront Dr , 218 Princess St , 533B Broadway ; Human Bean , Cityplace , 333 St Mary 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 , 1199 Rothesay St ; Seven Cafe , 745 Wall St ; Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea , 64 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 nationally-recognized yet intimate restaurant serves European comfort food . Specialties include frikadeller and hakkebof . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
DELI / DINER
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 . For a sweeter option , opt for a Belgian waffle WA , IA 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 .
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Oscar ’ s Deli 175 Hargrave St , 204-947-0314 . Jewish-style diner serving sandwiches piled with shaved meat alongside new school favourites like quinoa yam hash and matzo-battered fried chicken . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Red Top Drive Inn 219 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-233-7943 . Classic Winnipeg drive-in style diner has impressed Winnipeg locals since 1960 . Crispy , golden pressure-fried chicken is a longtime signature specialty . WA , LP , IA , M , V
Salisbury House 9 Winnipeg locations , see Salisburyhouse . ca . Cheap and cheerful local favourite since 1931 known for its legendary nips ( burgers ) WA , IA , M , V . Sam ’ s Restaurant 1883 Ness Ave , 204-421-0099 . German-Austrian comfort food , and a few American classics , served in a family-friendly diner setting . Try the schnitzel and spaetzle . 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 . This interactive theatre spot serves up a robust four-course meal alongside a musical . Reservations required . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
FAMILY
The Original Pancake House Clarion Hotel , 1445 Portage Ave , 204-775-9035 ; The Forks Market , 204-947-5077 ; 2220 McGillivray Blvd , 204-489-2885 . A Winnipeg tradition famous for its signature giant apple pancake . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr , 204-927-6080 . The breakfast and lunch menu of this family-friendly eatery serves comforting dishes in Assiniboine Park . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
FAST CASUAL
A Little Pizza Heaven 120 Osborne St , 204-777-5255 ; 1600 Ness Ave , 204-777-5355 ; 160 St . Annes Rd , 204-777-5455 ; 101 Regent Ave East . Local chain with a cult following is loved for its garlic crust and late-night hours . WA , IA , MC , V Atrium on Albert 48 Albert St , 204-942-2775 . Beloved Winnipeg chef Wendy Murray brings back her special brand of comfort food to the iconic Royal Albert Hotel . Feast on the nostalgic sunburger , a seedy veg patty on a bagel . A , IA , M , V ,
Bagelsmith 185 Carlton St , 204-306-4633 , 1-1130 Taylor Ave , bagelsmith . ca . Montrealstyle bagels baked in a wood-fired oven . The slightly sweet bagels come in four flavours — plain , sesame , poppy or everything — and can be enjoyed as sandwiches or with schmear . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Banh Mi King 510 Portage Ave , 204-775-9323 . Order-at-the-counter spot offers trendy takes on Vietnamese fare , like the namesake sandwich , pho , and steamed bao burgers . WA , IA , M , V
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