CAFÉ / ICE CREAM
Chaeban Ice Cream 390 Osborne Ave , 204-475-6226 , Mod spot serves ice cream made with locally sourced ingredients . Arabic flavours offer intriguing concoctions .
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Dug and Betty ’ s Ice Creamery 309 Des Meurons St , 204-417-0026 . Sweet St . Boniface spot serving gourmet ice cream creations , and 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 many flavours of delectable Argentinean gelato but dulce de leche is the perennial fan favourite . 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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Snow and Moon 5-1727 Kenaston Blvd , 1-204-309- 0606 . Frozen flavoured milk snows topped with fruit medleys are worth their lavish price at this cute Korean dessert café . WA , A , IA , M , V
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
CASINO DINING
Loft 180 484 McPhillips St , 204-957-2500 . Step away from the casino floor to experience the new space , where enticing cocktails , live entertainment and a variety of gaming come together . 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 . WA , LP , A , IA , M , North Garden 6‐33 University Cres , 204-275‐2591 . Innovative Cantonese and northern Chinese cuisine keep this spot a favourite with expats and adventurous diners . 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 and mid-afternoon happy hour prices .
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Sun Fortune 15‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐6868 . Bustling atmosphere in a suburban shopping mall favoured by university crowd . Hot pots are 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 at these community centred 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 , IA , M , V Lavanda 3-185 Smith St , 204-219-8587 Owner Marcede Sebelius serves cappuccinos , baked goods and plant based savouries in style . 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 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 O Station Café 257 Osborne St , 204-221-2709 . Cozy coffee hangout with a charming country-meets-city feel . Owner Felicia Lundgren bakes cookies , bars and cupcakes almost as sweet as she is . WA , LP , IA , 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 . A few well chosen coffee accessories . WA , SP , M , V
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 eat-in menu features deli staples like bagels layered in cream cheese and lox and savoury Jewish classics . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Dreamland Diner 2615 Portage Ave , 204-504-6000 . Nostalgia is alive and well and this sweet spot clad in sherbet hues is serving up a happy combo treats 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 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 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 White Star Diner 258 Kennedy St , 204-947-6930 . Titanic-inspired diner boasts more than 40 milkshake flavours alongside classic diner food like grilled cheese with pulled pork . WA , LP , 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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