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!
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 line the shelves 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 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. 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 Gunn’ s Bakery 247 Selkirk Ave, 204‐582‐2364. Bagels, specialty breads, kosher baking and originator of applejacks Harvest Bakery A‐1857 Grant Ave, 204‐489‐1086. Foccacia bread, fresh rolls, bagels and cookies High Tea Bakery 2103 Portage Ave, 204‐775‐0264. Cakes, dainties and cookies for all occasions. Imperial cookies cause line-ups Jeanne’ s Bakery 931 Notre Dame Ave, 204-774-2554. Legendary cookie bottom cakes for 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 special cakes Lilac Bakery 920 Grosvenor Ave, 204‐992‐8000. Upscale bakery offering classic treats like grandma used to make 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 and Argentinean specialties can be enjoyed with coffee in the cafe setting Oh Doughnuts 326 Broadway, 204‐615‐0802; 1194 Taylor Ave, 204-477-1276. Flavours change daily at this gourmet, vegan and gluten-friendly donut shop Pinky’ s Bakeshop 439 Stradbrook Ave, 204‐453‐CAKE. Boutique bakery offers supreme pastry, cupcakes, and novelty desserts Tall Grass Prairie Bread Co. 859 Westminster Ave, 204‐783‐5097; The Forks Market, main floor, 390 Provencher Blvd, 204-957-5097. Sourdough, fresh ground wheat and huge cinnamon buns draw fans
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
Bernstein’ s Deli 1700 Corydon Ave, 204‐488‐4552. Jewish specialties and homestyle soups 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 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 made on-site for take-out. 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 for take out. Lucky Supermarket 1051 Winnipeg Ave, 204‐272‐8011; 1303 Jefferson Ave, 204‐285‐8011. Enormous selection of Asian groceries including produce, meat and seafood counters. 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, housemade seasoning blends 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
FARMERS’ MARKETS
St. Norbert Farmers Market 3514 Pembina Hwy, St. Norbert, 204-275- 8349. Indoor and outdoor spaces host MB makers of food, craft and art Open Sat 8am-2pm
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, vegan ice cream beside Stellar Manitoba and Canadian preserves and whimsical gifts lure foodies and gifters The Cheesemongers 839 Corydon Ave, 204-691-7555. Slicing cheeses from around the globe, hard, soft, or super stinky 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
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