O Station Café 257 Osborne St, 204-221-2709. Cozy coffee hangout with a charming country-meets-city feel. WA, LP, IA, M, V Parlour Coffee 468 Main St. Chic cafe proudly serves ethically sourced and seasonally fresh specialty coffee from micro coffee roasters. Display of local art changes frequently. WA, SP, M, V Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea 64 Sherbrook St, 250 Kennedy St, 743 Corydon Ave, 2090 Corydon Ave. Simple, well-executed espresso drinks are the go-to in these sunlit boutiques with beautiful displays of plants as art. WA, SP, M, V
COMEDY CLUB
Rumor’ s 190‐2025 Corydon Ave, 204-488‐4520. Stand-up comedians from around the continent; full service menu. WA, LP, A,
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Yuk Yuk’ s 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
DELI / DINER
Bernstein’ s Deli 1-1700 Corydon Ave, 204‐488‐4552. Creative menu features deli staples like bagels layered in decadent cream cheese and lox and savoury Jewish classics. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Dave and LaVerne’ s 15 Lakewood Blvd, 204-594-9015. Stylish modern diner presents a modern twist on 50s diner decor and fare. One of the year’ s best opens. Don’ t miss the fancified beef short rib. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Dreamland Diner 2615 Portage Ave, 204-504-6000. Nostalgia is alive and this sweet spot clad in sherbet hues is serving up a happy combo of ice cream and hot dogs, for the young at heart. WA, M, V, IA 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 a must-try. 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 bestlist
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 hospitable warm service. WA, IA, M, V
FAMILY
Old Spaghetti Factory Johnston Terminal at The Forks, 204‐957‐1391. Spaghetti dishes, simple salads and a kids’ menu make this a family-friendly spot.
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The Original Pancake House 1445 Portage Ave, 204-775‐9035; 2220 McGillivray Blvd, 204- 489-2885; 1170 Taylor Ave, 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 1050 Nairn Ave, 204‐668‐4414; 1700 Pembina Hwy, 204‐275‐3687. A Greek-centric menu with steakhouse favourites appeals to the masses..
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FAST CASUAL
Alfy’ s Noodle House 840 Waverley St, 204-417-4404. Cozy and quick spot specializes in Chinese noodle soup. Its signature beef noodle with fresh wheat noodles is crave-worthy. WA, IA, M, V A Little Pizza Heaven 5 locations. Winnipeg chain with a cult following is known for its garlic crust and late-night hours.
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Bagelsmith 1-1130 Taylor Ave, 204-219-1673. Montreal-style bagels come in four flavours— and can be enjoyed as sandwiches or with schmear. WA, LP,
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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 steamed bao. WA, IA, M, V
Bodegoes 101-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-956- 2070; City Place, 333 St Mary Ave, 204-415-7045. Fun restaurant offers street food staples from around the world, like stir fry noodle boxes, fish n’ chips and burritos. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V 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 Burrito Splendido Five locations. Fresh flour tortillas pressed in-house are loaded with toppings at this local Winnipeg chain. Go for the chile chocolate cookies. WA, LP, IA, M, V Chosabi 520 Portage Ave, 204‐615‐9386; 1194 Taylor Ave, 204-287-8881. 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. The laid back, setting belies the top notch nosh, prepared by top city chefs. 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 turns 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. Crowds gather on game days.
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Hoagie Boyz 513 Osborne St, 204-306-2699. Cheeky sandwich shop offers hoagies loaded with fresh meats and veggies. Try the Evil Morty, packed with mortadella, Calabrian olive spread and pepperoncini. 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 Papa Ed’ s Pizza & More 761 Westminster Ave, 204-774-7272. Super cheesy slices served from a cozy corner of the neighbourhood. Expect generous toppings and freshly made crust A, IA, M, V
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