CAFÉ / BAKERY
Baked Expectations 161 Osborne St, 204‐452‐5176. The original bakery cafe and gold standard for decadent mile high desserts. The super cute space is the icing on top. WA, LP, IA Bluestone Cottage 3670 Roblin Blvd, 204-944 8751. Seasonally and chef inspired, nourishing breakfast, lunch menu draws an early crowd. Homey baking is worth a stop. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Cottage Bakery and Cafe 1382 Pembina Hwy, 204-284-3602, 300 Edison Ave, 204-338-0663, 741 St Mary’ s Rd, 431-570-1914. Savoury daytime menu beside exquisite breads and pastries. A, IA, SP, M, V Crumb Queen / Andy’ s Lunch 2-166 Osborne St, 204-997-0181. Chef made stacked sandwiches and pastas lure mid-day noshers, baker co-owner turns out airy honey crullers and croissants. WA, IA, M, V The Frenchway 238 Lilac St, 204‐421‐9002. Lilac Street bakery and café specializes in hearty breakfast and lunch fare. Don’ t miss this delectable patisserie.
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Hildegard’ s Bakery 100-686 Portage Ave, 204‐615-0889; The Village at Pineridge Hollow. Baked goods, wood-fired pizza and fresh organic flour breads distinguish this gem. WA, LP, IA, M, V Stella’ s Café & Bakery 10 locations, stellas. ca. Famous breakfast items alongside a vast selection of entrées, hearty soups, sandwiches. House-made breads and preserves available for purchase.
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Sweet Impressions 1817 Corydon Ave, 204‐237‐0743. Nut-free bakery is now re-imagined as a stylish rose coloured bakery cafe offering sweets and packaged items for gifting. WA, IA, M, V
Yuka’ s Japanese Bakery 857 Sargent Ave, 204-775-4853. The cloud-like airy cheesecake alone is worth the visit. Enjoy a sweet or savoury rice bowl, gyoza or onigiri in the tiny sunlit cafe. WA, IA, M, V
CAFÉ / ICE CREAM
Chaeban Ice Cream 390 Osborne Ave, 204-475-6226. Mod spot is renowned for locally sourced ingredients, Arabic flavours and intriguing bowls WA, SP, A, IA, M, V Dug and Betty’ s Ice Creamery 309 Des Meurons St, 204-417-0026. Delight in chef made gourmet ice cream, boozy 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 colourful varieties of house-made Argentinean gelato and coffees WA, SP, IA, M, V bestlist
Fête 300 Assiniboine Ave, 204-942-7087. Stop for supreme ice cream and specialty coffee in acute space. Try fun flavours like a French toast and candied bacon WA, LP, IA, M, V Milksmith 651 Corydon Ave, Johnston Terminal at The Forks. Witness layers of frozen flavoured cream be artfully rolled and topped with a choice of sweets in this playful pink space. IA, M, V Nucci’ s Gelati 643 Corydon Ave, 204‐475‐8765. This Corydon institution offers numerous wild, powerful flavours of Italian ice cream. Catered Italian favourites like gnocchi and arancini are dished out as a new menu addition. LP, SP, IA, M, V The Supreme Ice Cream Shoppe 1295 Jefferson Ave, 204-633-3771. Filipino Halo-Halo treats, a mix of ice cream, shaved ice, fruit and tapioca, are served alongside bubble tea, gelati and savoury Pinoy entrées.
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CARIBBEAN
K & S Island Grill 2069 Portage Ave, 204-415-5550, Authentic Jamaican cuisine prepared by chefs / owners 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 enticing cocktails, live entertainment and a variety of gaming. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Mango’ s Restaurant 1 Ocean Dr, Off Hwy 59, Scanterbury, MB, 1‐877‐775‐8259. Canadian and tropical delights served in a retro setting at South Beach Casino.
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Oasis Bar & Grill 21-9-14 Hwy 5 South, Carberry, MB. 1‐855‐370‐7263. Housed in the Sand Hills Casino, a new menu offers a mix of casual snacks and redefined entrées. Don’ t miss the bison fettucine. 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
Dim Sum Kingdom Restaurant 2677 Pembina Hwy, 204‐269‐7799. À la carte Szechuan and Cantonese favourites are available at this all day dim sum mainstay. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V 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 are the specialties on offer. Barbequed half duck is roasted to crispy, succulent perfection. 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. Try the pork with sautéed onions and smoky hickory sauce for a comforting medley of flavour. WA, LP, IA, M, V Sun Fortune 15‐2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269‐6868. Bustling atmosphere in a suburban shopping mall favoured by university crowd. Daily soup is packed with luscious ingredients. WA, LP, IA, M, V
COMEDY CLUB
Rumor’ s Restaurant & Comedy Club 190‐2025 Corydon Ave, 204-488‐4520. Stand-up comedians from around the continent; full service menu.
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Yuk Yuk’ s Comedy Club 222 Broadway, winnipeg @ yukyuks. com. This national brand is located in the Fort Garry Hotel. Bar bites pair with the laughs. WA, LP, A, M, V, ATM
DANISH
Bistro Dansk 63 Sherbrook St, 204-775‐5662. This nationally-recognized yet intimate restaurant trades on European favourites Try 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, modern comfort food and Jewish classics. The chicken soup soothes the soul, naturally.
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Dave and LaVerne’ s 15 Lakewood Blvd, 204-594-9015. Stylish modern diner presents a modern twist on 50s diner decor and fare. Don’ t miss the fancified beef short rib. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Falafel Place 1101 Corydon Ave, 204-489‐5811. Bustling diner specializes in Israeli-style falafel balls served in pitas or on a platter and vegan breakfasts. WA, IA The Nook Diner 43 Sherbrook St, 204‐774‐0818. Daytime hangout pushes out short-order faves and 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
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