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 perfection . WA , LP , A , 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 . La Belle Baguette and Bagelsmith sweets can be enjoyed with a premium coffee at these community spots . IA , M , V Harrisons 2 locations including roasting atelier at The Forks . Local chainlet roasts and sells beans and steaming cups of coffee beverages . WA , 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 for 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 . WA IA , M , V Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea 64 Sherbrook St , 250 Kennedy St , 743 Corydon Ave , 2090 Corydon Ave . The go-to if you are seeking a time out in a beautiful space adorned with plants and art . WA , SP , M , V
COMEDY CLUB
Rumor ’ s Restaurant & Comedy Club 190‐2025 Corydon Ave , 204-488‐4520 . Full menu satiates while stand-up comedians take care of the belly laughs . WA , LP , A , M , V , ATM
Yuk Yuk ’ s Comedy Club 222 Broadway , winnipeg @ yukyuks . com . New to Winnipeg , this national favourite is located in the Fort Garry Hotel . Light bar bites pair with the laughs . WA , LP , A , M , V , ATM
DANISH
Bistro Dansk 63 Sherbrook St , 204-775‐5662 . Not much has changed at this nationallyrecognized yet intimate restaurant . European comfort food . Specialties include frikadeller , hakkebof and daily soup . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
DELI / DINER
Bernstein ’ s Deli 1-1700 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐4552 . Creative comfort food , deli staples and savoury Jewish classics combine in this charming specialty food store . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Falafel Place 1101 Corydon Ave , 204-489‐5811 . Bustling diner specializes in Israeli-style falafel balls served in pitas or on a platter and vegan breakfasts . WA , IA Red Top Drive Inn 219 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-233-7943 . Pressure fried chicken is a signature worth waiting for , along with 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 hospitality . WA , IA , M , V
FAMILY
The Original Pancake House 1445 Portage Ave , 204-775‐9035 ; 2220 McGillivray Blvd , 204- 489-2885 . 1170 Taylor , 204-947-5077 . A Winnipeg tradition famous for its signature giant apple pancake .
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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 in a sunny space . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Pony Corral 400 Wilton St , 204‐475‐4464 ; 1050 Nairn Ave , 204‐668‐4414 ; 1700 Pembina Hwy , 204‐275‐3687 . A Greek-centric menu with steakhouse favourites . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
FAST CASUAL
Bagelsmith 185 Carlton St , 204-306-4633 ; 1-1130 Taylor Ave , 204-219-1673 . Montrealstyle bagels come in four flavours — 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 pork belly burgers that swap buns for steamed bao . WA , IA , M , V Bodegoes 101-211 Bannatyne Ave , 204-956- 2070 ; City Place , 333 St Mary Ave , 204-415-7045 . Street food staples from stir fry noodle boxes to burritos .
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Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave , 204-415‐5600 . This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites , including fajitas , burritos and quesadillas . Try unique garnishes . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Chosabi A-100 King St , 204‐615‐8338 ; 520 Portage Ave , 204‐615‐9386 ; 1194 Taylor Ave , 204-287-881 Stylish order-at-the-counter spot serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi burritos and ramen . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd . The hub offers casual dining options centred around communal tables and a central beer and wine bar . List of vendors at theforks . com . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Friend Bakery & Pizza 380 Osborne St , 204-453-7200 . Specialty breads ( yes , sourdough ) and sweets attract by day . After 5 , dough is made into pizza crust for premium pies . WA , M , V , IA Hargrave St . Market 242 Hargrave St , Hargravestmarket . com . Mod downtown food hall with swanky interior houses local restaurants and a craft cocktail bar .
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Kawaii Crepe 201-99 Osborne St , 204-415‐2833 ; 1220 St Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐691‐3700 ; 4-1385 McPhillips St , 204-694-0986 . Freshly prepared Japanese style sweet and savoury crêpes IA , M , V King + Bannatyne 4-100 King St , 204‐691‐9757 . This sandwich spot ’ s specialties include spiced porchetta and juicy , tender brisket . WA , SP , A , IA , M , V Shawarma Khan 225 McDermot Ave , 204‐504‐0453 ; 2589 Pembina Hwy , 204‐615-6006 . Bright , space serves halal beef / lamb , chicken and falafel all rolled into a generously stuffed pita . WA , A , IA , M , V Wall Street Slice 753 Wall St , 204-221-7272 . West End spot serves New York-style pizza whole or by the slice in an industrialchic atmosphere . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
FRENCH
InFerno ’ s Bistro 312 Des Meurons St , 204-262‐7400 . Fern Kirouac ’ s French-Canadianmeets-Mediterranean fare has earned him accolades as one of the city ’ s best . WA , LP , SP A , IA , M , V La Creperie Ker Breizh 110-267 Sherbrook St , 204-295-2631 . French Creperie makes an astounding variety of sweet and savoury crepes that reflect the flavours of Brittany . WA , A , IA , M , V Peasant Cookery 283 Bannatyne Ave , 204‐989‐7700 . From cured meats to mayo , updated classics and rustic dishes are chef made from scratch . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Resto Gare & Train Bar 630 Des Meurons St , 204‐837‐3624 . Chic space serves exceptional French bistro fare . Classics like French onion soup and seafood crêpes are sublime and the dessert cart is irresistible . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
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