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!
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BEVERAGES
The Sobr Market 390 Academy Rd, 204-489-8254 An exciting collection on nonalcoholic spirits, wine, beer and seltzers
BREAD / PASTRY
Avril’ s Baked Joy 556 McGregor St, 204-691-7986. Decadent cookies stuffed with creamy fillings make this a destination La Belle Baguette 248 Ave de la Cathédrale, 204-219-2123. Pastry chefs make everything from rustic loaves to delicate pâtisserie The Butter Tart Lady 1850 Ness Ave, 204-415-0017. Exceptional tarts in unexpected varieties win over tasters. Also breads and pastries Cake-ology 85 Arthur St, 204-612- 9866. Exchange District bakery offers build-your-own ice cream sandwiches, whimsical cakes and cupcakes Chocolate Zen Bakery 553 Osborne St, 204‐287‐CAKE. Decadent tortes, pastries and squares for special occasions City Bread 238 Dufferin Ave, 204‐586‐8409. Healthy hearth bread, including dill rye 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 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 Forgotten Flavours 858 Corydon Ave, 431-446-8696. New bakery specializing in sourdough and heritage recipes for all natural baked products, from bread to pastries. Gâto 819 Sargent Ave, 204-583-4981, Environmentalism is baked right into Gâto’ s menu of sourdough and vegan cronuts, croissants and tarts
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 make this a legendary destination for all ages Harvest Bakery A‐1857 Grant Ave, 204‐489‐1086. Foccacia bread, fresh rolls, bagels and cookies make this a go-stop for staples for River Heights residents. High Tea Bakery 2103 Portage Ave, 204‐775‐0264. Custom-designed cakes, and cookies for all occasions. Imperial cookies cause line-ups. Don’ t miss the sweet selection of giftables lining the cafe shelves. 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, second floor; Unit A9 20 Island Shore Blvd and Airport location. Creative flavour combos of macarons, cupcakes and decorating embellishments make this a fun stop Lilac Bakery 920 Grosvenor Ave, 204‐992‐8000. Upscale bakery tempts with classic treats like grandma used to make with flair Lisbon Bakery 717 Sargent Ave, 204‐775‐7612. Corn bread, rye and Portuguese water bread draw restaurant owners here Munch It Pastry Shop 67 Goulet St, 204-415-9553. European pastries and Argentinean specialties can be enjoyed with an espresso onsite and special occasion cakes fill the case Not a Bronut C-100 King St, 204-615-4320. Fluffy handmade donuts and specialty coffee drinks 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. Boutique bakery offers flavoured cupcakes, ice cream and luxurious desserts Sugar Blooms and Cakes A-1020 McPhillips St, 204‐633‐8212. Upscale cakes with unique Filipino ingredients such as ube draw fans beyond the neighbourhood Sugar Mama Bakery 184 Provencher Blvd, 204-306-6262. Layered tortes and cakes, pastries and cookies are served in a sweet cute cafe. Tall Grass Prairie Bread Co. 859 Westminster Ave, 204‐783‐5097; The Forks Market, main floor, 390 Provencher Blvd, 204-957-5097. Organic sourdough, rye and cracked wheat start with freshly ground flour. Also dairy- and egg‐free baking
CHOCOLATIER
Chocolates on Academy 431 Academy Rd, 204‐488‐4376. Fine Belgian chocolates offers specialty letter shaped chocolates Chocolatier Constance Popp 180 Provencher Blvd, 204‐897‐0689. City’ s first bean to chocolate bar shop sells award-winning chocolates Decadence Chocolates 70 Sherbrook Street, 204‐772‐4626. Artisanal chocolates mix unique flavour combinations like Manitoba honey and thyme Mordens’ of Winnipeg 674 Sargent Ave, 204‐783‐4551. Winnipeg institution sells chocolates made on-site, including popular Russian mints
ETHNIC SPECIALTY
Arirang Oriental Food Mart 1799 Portage Ave, 204‐831‐1212. Japanese and Korean groceries and frozen foods Bernstein’ s Deli 1700 Corydon Ave, 204‐488‐4552. Jewish specialties and homestyle soups and pantry staples for take‐out Blady Middle Eastern 1324 Portage Ave, 204‐615-2994, 1117 St Mary’ s Rd, 204-255-3773. Housemade pitas, dips and desserts are the lures at this well stocked shop 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 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 La Pampa 10-1604 St Mary’ s Road, 204‐615‐8969; 1549 Grant Ave, 204-306-8161. Authentic gourmet empanadas and condiments in traditional and creative flavours Lucky Supermarket 1051 Winnipeg Ave, 204‐272‐8011; 1303 Jefferson Ave, 204‐285‐8011. Enormous selection of Asian groceries. Fresh produce, meat and seafood counters. Small cafeteria offers dim sum and Asian entrées 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
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