Hildegard ’ s Bakery 100-686 Portage Ave , 204‐615-0889 ; The Village at Pineridge Hollow . Baked goods and wood-fired pizza and fresh organic flour breads distinguish this gem . . WA , LP , IA , M , V Stella ’ s Café & Bakery 7 locations . Famous breakfast items alongside a vast selection of entrées , hearty soups , sandwiches and homey curries . House-made breads and preserves available for purchase by the loaf and jar . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
CAFÉ / ICE CREAM
Chaeban Ice Cream 390 Osborne Ave , 204-475-6226 , chaeban-ice-cream . myshopify . com . Mod spot serves ice cream made with locally sourced ingredients . Arabic flavours offer exotic and intriguing concoctions . WA , SP , A , IA , M , V Dug and Betty ’ s Ice Creamery 309 Des Meurons St , 204-417-0026 . Sweet St . Boniface spot serving gourmet ice cream creations , including milkshakes and cookie sandwiches . Also serves 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 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 . Supreme ice cream alongside specialty coffees in an ultra-cute space . Try fun flavours like a French toast and candied bacon creation .
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Milksmith 651 Corydon Ave , Mymilksmith . com . Witness layers of frozen flavoured cream be artfully rolled and topped with a choice of sweets in this playful pink space . Customize your latte art with photos from your phone . IA , M , V Nucci ’ s Gelati 643 Corydon Ave , 204‐475‐8765 . This Corydon institution offers 75 wild , powerful flavours of Italian ice cream . Catered Italian favourites like gnocchi and arancini are dished out as a new menu addition . LP , SP , IA , M , V Snow and Moon 5-1727 Kenaston Blvd , 1-204-309- 0606 . Frozen flavoured milk snows topped with ice cream and fruit medleys are worth their lavish price at this cute Korean dessert café . WA ,
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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 bestlist
CASINO DINING
Mango ’ s Restaurant 1 Ocean Dr , Off Hwy 59 , Scanterbury , MB , 1‐877‐775‐8259 . Canadian and tropical delights served in a retro 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 new menu offers a mix of casual snacks and redefined entrées . Don ’ t miss the bison fettucine . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Toukie ’ s Lounge 1425 Regent Ave W , 204-223-6439 . Nestled in Club Regent Casino ’ s game centre serving lunch and dinner entrées with cocktail specialties . WA , 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 are the specialties on offer . Barbequed half duck is roasted to crispy , succulent perfection . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V 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 for a comforting medley of flavour . 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
COFFEE
Colosimo Coffee 145 Pacific Ave , 140 Provencher Blvd , 877 Henderson Hwy . Treats from La Belle Baguette and Bagelsmith can be enjoyed with a latte IA , M , V Empty Cup Collective 535 Panet Rd # 2 , 115 Sage Creek Blvd , 544 Academy Rd , Pineridge Hollow , Beans are roasted behind a sleek bar serving faves like frothy nitro cold brew . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Little Sister Coffee Maker 470 River Ave , 539 Osborne St . An underground nook has upped the caffeine ante and has gained a cult following flavours such as cascara spice or rootbeer . SP , M , V Mountain Bean 2001 Henderson Hwy , 204-334-6959 . Log cabin inspired coffee shop with a large stone fireplace surrounded by comfy seating transports guests at this north end hub . IA , M , V
O Station Café 257 Osborne St , 204-221-2709 . Cozy hangout with a charming countrymeets-city feel . Owner Felicia Lundgren bakes cookies , bars and cupcakes almost as sweet as she is .
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Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea 64 Sherbrook St , 250 Kennedy St , 743 Corydon Ave . Simple , well-executed espresso drinks are the go-to in these sunlit boutiques with beautiful displays of plants as art . A few well chosen coffee accessories . WA , SP , M , V
DANISH
Bistro Dansk 63 Sherbrook St , 204-775‐5662 . Not much as changed at this nationallyrecognized yet intimate restaurant . Accolades are garnered for its European comfort food . Specialties include frikadeller , hakkebof and daily soup . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
DELI / DINER
Bernstein ’ s Deli 1-1700 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐4552 . Creative eat-in menu features deli staples like bagels layered in decadent cream cheese and lox and savoury Jewish classics .
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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 and borscht are must-tries . 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 quinoa yam hash and matzo fried chicken . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V 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 , along with go-to faves like burgers and fries . WA , LP , IA , M , V Salisbury House 7 Winnipeg locations , see Salisburyhouse . ca . Cheap and cheerful local favourite since 1931 known for its legendary nips ( burgers ) and around the clock service . 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 for a hit of authentic German flavour . A , IA , M , V
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