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!
BREAD / PASTRY
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 Cake-ology 85 Arthur St, 204-612- 9866. Exchange District bakery with cafe seating passionate about entremets and ice cream. Chocolate Zen Bakery 553 Osborne St, 204‐287‐CAKE. Premium supplier of decadent tortes, pastries and squares for special occasions Le Croissant 276 Tache Ave, 204‐237‐3536. Traditional French bakery with excellent baguettes and a stylish cafe space 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 and a short menu of lunchables Dolce Bake Shop 789 St Mary’ s Rd, 204‐505‐5503. Specialty European cakes, pastries and confections Espresso beverages and a few cafe tables for immediate gratification. Double D’ s Cheesecake 200 Meadowood Dr, 204‐257‐6502. A wide variety of“ no bake” cheesecake flavours to take home or eat in a cozy cafe with a beverage. 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. Heritage recipes for all natural baked products, from bread to pastries draws purists Gunn’ s Bakery 247 Selkirk Ave, 204‐582‐2364. Old school North End bakery is the go-to for bagels, kosher baking and originator of applejacks High Tea Bakery 2103 Portage Ave, 204‐775‐0264. Custom-designed cakes, dainties and cookies for all occasions. Imperial cookies cause line-ups. Upstairs cafe is a gem Jenna Rae Cakes Four locations,. Creative flavour combos of macarons, cupcakes and popular flavours fill these ultra stylish shops Munch It Pastry Shop 67 Goulet St, 204-415-9553. European pastries, Argentinean specialties and special occasion cakes fill the case. An espresso maker invites lingering
Bronuts C-100 King St, 204-615- 4320. Fluffy donuts with intriquing flavours pair with specialty drinks Oh Doughnuts 326 Broadway, 204‐615‐0802; 1194 Taylor Ave, 204-477-1276. Flavours change daily at this gourmet shop. Vegan and gluten-friendly varieties Pinky’ s Bakeshop 439 Stradbrook Ave, 204‐453‐CAKE. Boutique bakery offers decadent cupcakes, ice cream and Asian fusion desserts. Tall Grass Prairie Bread Co. 859 Westminster Ave, 204‐783‐5097; The Forks Market, main floor, 390 Provencher Blvd, 204-957-5097. Freshlyl milled flour turns out sourdough, rye and wheat.
CHOCOLATIER
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
Blady Middle Eastern 1324 Portage Ave, 204‐615-2994, 1117 St Mary’ s Rd, 204-255-3773. A curated shop of housemade pitas, dips and preserves British Food Co 3125 Portage Ave, 204-306-1170. Quirky culinary favourites, snacks and confectionery of the motherland 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 pastas for take out. 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. Housemade blends respond to current food and recipe trends Vincenzo’ s Mercato 30-1580 Taylor Ave, 204-500-0555. A stylish Italian food market with cafe serving pizza, pasta specials
Young’ s Market 397 William Ave, 204‐957‐0230, 1000 McPhillips St, 204‐957‐1088, 2188 McPhillips St. Modern Asian superstore
FARMERS’ MARKETS
St. Norbert Farmers Market 3514 Pembina Hwy, St. Norbert, 204-275-8349. Indoor and outdoor setting presents Manitoba makers of food, craft and art Open Sat 8am-2pm
MARKET / FINE FOOD
Black Market Provisions 550 Osborne St, 204-477-5500. House-made soups, salads and vegan ice cream are rounded out with preserves and novelties 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 Food Fare 115 Maryland St, 204-772-1250; 905 Portage Ave, 204-987-8849; 247 Lilac St, 204-475-6638. Supermarket stocks high-quality local meats and produce 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 St. Leon Gardens 419 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204-237-7216, An outdoor market offering local seasonal fruits and vegetables, baking and preserves Supper Central 400-2355 McGillivray Blvd, 204-290-0909. Fully prepped and portioned ready to cook or heat meals, and catering. 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. Locally caught freshwater pickerel and goldeye add regional flair. 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
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