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 of 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 . 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 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 baking Gunn ’ s Bakery 247 Selkirk Ave , 204‐582‐2364 . Bagels , specialty breads , kosher baking and originator of applejacks High Tea Bakery 2103 Portage Ave , 204‐775‐0264 . Custom-designed cakes , dainties and cookies including star imperials . Jenna Rae Cakes 580 Academy Rd , 204-691-4222 ; The Forks Market , second floor ; Unit A9 20 Island Shore Blvd . Macarons , cupcakes and baking decorating embellishments Oh Doughnuts 326 Broadway , 204‐615‐0802 ; 1194 Taylor Ave , 204-477-1276 . Flavours change daily at this gourmet donut shop . Sugar Blooms and Cakes A-1020 McPhillips St , 204‐633‐8212 . Upscale cakes with unique Filipino ingredients such as ube Sweet Impressions 1817 Corydon Ave , 204‐237‐0743 . Nut-free bakery is now re-imagined as a stylish cafe 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
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 Mordens ’ of Winnipeg 674 Sargent Ave , 204‐783‐4551 . Winnipeg institution sells chocolates made on-site , including popular Russian mints
ETHNIC SPECIALTY
Blady Middle Eastern 1324 Portage Ave , 204‐615-2994 . Wide selection 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 Kozak Food 1-2082 Ness ave , 204-615-9991 . Ukrainian specialties like made on-site . Frozen foods Lucky Supermarket 1051 Winnipeg Ave , 204‐272‐8011 ; 1303 Jefferson Ave , 204‐285‐8011 . Asian groceries . Small cafeteria offers dim sum and Asian entrées Perogy Planet Five locations 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 Vincenzo ’ s Mercato 30 - 1580 Taylor Ave , 204-500-0555 . Modern spot tucked into River Heights weds Italian food market with cozy cafe .
FARMERS ’ MARKETS
St . Norbert Farmers Market 3514 Pembina Hwy , St . Norbert , 204-275- 8349 . Indoor space welcome makers of food , craft and art from around the province . Open Saturdays
MARKET / FINE FOOD
Ashdown Market 171 Bannatyne Ave , 204-905-1508 . Fresh produce and prepared food for take-out .
Black Market Provisions 550 Osborne St , 204-477-5500 . House-made soups , salads and vegan ice cream pair with Manitoba and Canadian preserves . The Cheesemongers 839 Corydon Ave , 204-691-7555 . Slicing cheeses from around the globe , hard , soft , or super stinky . Knowledgeable staff 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 . On-site cafes serve pizza , pasta and panini 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 along with ideal hostess giftware G . J . Andrews 384 Academy Rd , 204‐487‐7300 . Wines beside rows of imported delicacies , cheeses , preserves and gourmet take away Piazza De Nardi 1360 Taylor Ave , 204‐982‐9461 [ market ], 204‐982‐VINO ( 8466 ) [ wine store ]. Prepared Italian specialties , cheese and wines , and an elaborate pastry counter Supper Central 400-2355 McGillivray Blvd , 204-290-0909 . Fully prepped and portioned ready to cook or heat meals , and catering . Delivery available Vic ’ s Fruit Market 1049 Pembina Hwy , 204‐475‐8332 . Fresh produce year‐round from mostly local suppliers . Also made‐in‐Manitoba dry goods Vita Health Fresh Market Six locations in Winnipeg , 204‐984‐9599 for information . Local chain of health stores carrying natural beauty products , supplements and organics
MEAT & FISH
Boulevard Fine Meats and Deli 1A‐49 Vermillion Rd , 204‐219-0445 . Family-owned full-service butchershop with fresh cuts , local goods and more The Carver ’ s Knife 29‐1530 Regent Ave , 204‐663‐6771 . Manitoba beef aged and cut on‐site . Selection of made‐in‐Manitoba products Gimli Fish Market 596 Dufferin Ave , 204‐589‐3474 ; 625 Pembina Hwy , 204‐477‐6831 ; 1083 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐256‐3474 . Specialties include fresh or frozen pickerel and goldeye , smoked on-site Marcello ’ sMeats 9‐200 Meadowood Dr , 204‐256‐6328 . Fresh cuts , fine deli meats , frozen foods and certified Angus beef . Select Manitoba mades and stand out condiments
42 ciao ! / oct / nov / two thousand twenty-four