specialtyfoods
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 !
---- As many add café tables and a scattering of chairs , bakeries have become well-designed settings to sit and chat over a latte , alongside beautiful baking .
BEVERAGES
The Sobr Market 390 Academy Rd , 204-489-8254 An exciting collection on nonalcoholic spirits , wine , beer and seltzers
BREAD / PASTRY
La Belle Baguette 248 Ave de la Cathédrale , 204-219-2123 . Pastry chefs make everything from rustic loaves to delicate pâtisserie Cake-ology 85 Arthur St , 204-612- 9866 . Exchange District bakery offers whimsical cakes and cupcakes Chocolate Zen Bakery 553 Osborne St , 204‐287‐CAKE . Decadent tortes , pastries and squares for special occasions 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 Dolce Bakeshop 1565 Regent Ave , 204‐505‐1444 ; 789 St Mary ’ s Rd . 204-505-5503 . Specialty European cakes , pastries and confections Flour & Flower 530 Waterloo St , 204-228-5663 . Beautiful cakes , cookies and more adorned with edible pressed flowers 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 , kosher baking and originator of applejacks . The go-to for many commercial venues . Jeanne ’ s Bakery 931 Notre Dame Ave , 204-774-2554 . Legendary cookie bottom cakes draw in regulars for more than 80 years Jenna Rae Cakes 580 Academy Rd , 204-691-4222 ; The Forks Market , Unit A9 20 Island Shore Blvd . Macarons , cupcakes and decorating embellishments make this a fun stop Lilac Bakery 920 Grosvenor Ave , 204‐992‐8000 . Upscale bakery offering classic treats like grandma used to make to shoppers with discerning tastes .
Lisbon Bakery 717 Sargent Ave , 204‐775‐7612 . Corn bread , rye and Portuguese water bread draw restaurant owners here Oh Doughnuts 326 Broadway , 204‐615‐0802 ; 1194 Taylor Ave , 204-477-1276 . Flavours change daily at this gourmet donut shop . Vegan and gluten-friendly varieties Pinky ’ s Bakeshop 439 Stradbrook Ave , 204‐453‐CAKE . Chic boutique bakery offers a rainbow of flavoured cupcakes , ice cream and fusion desserts and coffee beverages . Sugar Blooms and Cakes A-1020 McPhillips St , 204‐633‐8212 . Upscale cakes with unique Filipino ingredients such as ube Sugar Mama Cookie Company 184 Provencher Blvd , 204-306-6262 . Sweet and quirky creations loaded with everything from chocolate to candies , nuts and pretzels are served in a cute cafe space Sweet Impressions 1817 Corydon Ave , 204‐237‐0743 . Nut-free bakery is now re-imagined as a stylish bakery cafe offering sweets and packaged items for gifting Tall Grass Prairie Bread Co . 859 Westminster Ave , 204‐783‐5097 ; The Forks Market , main floor , 204-957-5097 . Organic sourdough , rye and cracked wheat . Also dairy- and egg‐free baking
ETHNIC SPECIALTY
Blady Middle Eastern 1324 Portage Ave , 204‐615-2994 . 1117 St Mary ’ s Rd , 204-255-3773 , Mediterranean and Middle Eastern specialties including housemade pitas , dips and desserts British Food Co 3125 Portage Ave , 204-306-1170 . Quirky culinary favourites , snacks and confectionery of the motherland Dino ’ s Grocery Mart 84 Isabel St , 204‐942‐1526 . Importer of food and spices from the Caribbean Islands , Asia , Africa and the Americas Dobromarket 1940 Main St , 6-1575 Regent Ave , 605 Sterling Lyon Pkwy , 204-558-5999 . Housemade baking , frozen pierogies and pelmeni Greek Market 1440 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐6161 . Imported and prepared Greek specialties , including bread and desserts ING Supermarket 1873 Pembina Hwy , 204‐261‐7335 . Hot take-away dishes , produce and dry goods Kozak Food 1-2082 Ness ave , 204-615-9991 . Ukrainian specialties like perogies and cabbage rolls made on-site for over the counter take-out . Frozen foods available Lucky Supermarket 1051 Winnipeg Ave , 204‐272‐8011 ; 1303 Jefferson Ave , 204‐285‐8011 . Enormous selection of Asian groceries . Small cafeteria
Perogy Planet Five locations to serve you . perogyplanet . com . Fresh ingredients fill scratch-made perogies ready to be cooked at home Spice World 137 Marion St , 204‐586-8585 . Vast array of unique spices and seasonings , with housemade blends respond to current food and recipe trends Sun Wah Supermarket 303 King St , 204‐944‐9162 . Asian market stocked with dry goods , fresh produce , fresh seafood and live lobster . Also stocks kitchenware for Chinese cuisine Vincenzo ’ s Mercato 30-1580 Taylor Ave , 204-500-0555 . Modern new spot tucked into River Heights weds Italian food market with cozy cafe where rotating daily pizza , pasta and specials draw all day . Young ’ s Market 397 William Ave , 204‐957‐0230 , 1000 McPhillips St , 204‐957‐1088 , 2188 McPhillips St . Modern Asian superstore stocked with dry goods , fresh produce , frozen seafood and meat counter
MARKET / FINE FOOD
Ashdown Market 171 Bannatyne Ave , 204-905-1508 . Fresh produce and prepared food for take-out . The Cheesemongers 839 Corydon Ave , 204-691-7555 . Slicing cheeses from around the globe , hard , soft , or super stinky 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 ; 66 South Landing Dr ., Oak Bluff , 204-775-8605 . Italian cheeses , meats , olives , dried and fresh pasta , breads and prepared foods Food Fare 115 Maryland St , 204-772-1250 ; 905 Portage Ave , 204-987-8849 ; 247 Lilac St , 204-475-6638 . Supermarket stocks high-quality local meats and produce Food For Thought 204-772-3663 foodft . ca Homestyle frozen meals . Ready to heat in individual or family sizes . City wide delivery or pre-ordered pick up . Fromagerie Bothwell 136 Provencher Blvd , 204-505-2144 . A unique made-in-Manitoba collection of cheeses and locally made food and hostess gifts G . J . Andrews 384 Academy Rd , 204‐487‐7300 . Wines beside rows of imported delicacies , cheeses , preserves and gourmet take away Hoffmann ’ s Fine Foods 107 Plymouth St , 204‐633‐3643 ; 9-1504 St Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐257‐7521 . Oven-ready gourmet dishes , from entrées to sides and hors d ’ oeuvres
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