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
A l ’ Epi de Blé 1757 Main St , 204‐334‐2526 . Pastries of France and hearty loaves of bread La Belle Baguette 248 Ave de la Cathédrale , 204-219-2123 ; 1850 Ness Ave , 204-219-9688 . Pastry chef Alix Loiselle makes everything from rustic loaves to delicate pâtisserie 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 artisan breads and baked products made on-site For Us Bakery 1111 Henderson Hwy , 204-334-8880 . Asian-French pastries ; renowned cream puffs Goodies Bake Shop 1124 Ellice Ave , 204‐949‐2480 . Specialty breads , cakes , pastries and confections Gunn ’ s Bakery 247 Selkirk Ave , 204‐582‐2364 . Bagels , specialty breads and kosher baking High Tea Bakery 2103 Portage Ave , 204‐775‐0264 . Custom-designed cakes , dainties and cookies Lilac Bakery 920 Grosvenor Ave , 204‐992‐8000 . Upscale bakery offering classic treats like grandma used to make Oh Doughnuts 326 Broadway , 204‐615‐0802 ; 1194 Taylor Ave , 204-477-1276 . Flavours change daily . Vegan and gluten-friendly varieties Pennyloaf Bakery 858 Corydon Ave , 204-452-2957 . Cozy bakery offers artisan bread baked in a wood-fired oven , along with cookies and more Sleepy Owl Bread 751 Wall St , 204‐417-6444 . Breads and pastries made with local ingredients Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company 859 Westminster Ave , 204‐783‐5097 ; The Forks Market , main floor , 204-957-5097 . Organic sourdough , rye and cracked wheat . Dairy and egg-free options White Birch Bakery B-1108 Henderson Hwy , 204-306-8672 . Naturally fermented bread , Scottish baps , Slovenian Žemljice and pastries
CHOCOLATIER
Constance Popp 180 Provencher Blvd , 204‐897‐0689 . City ’ s first bean to chocolate bar shop sells awardwinning chocolates
Decadence Chocolates 70 Sherbrook Street , 204‐772‐4626 . Artisanal chocolates mix flavours 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
The Bake Oven 300 Edison Ave , 204-338-0663 . Family owned Dutch bakery and deli carrying a wide range of European imports Bernstein ’ s Deli 1700 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐4552 . Jewish specialties and homestyle take‐out Blady Middle Eastern 1324 Portage Ave , 204‐615-2994 . Mediterranean and Middle Eastern specialties like olive oils , Arabic coffee Calabria Market 139 Scurfield Blvd , 204‐487‐1700 . Italian packaged foods , deli products and wine Dino ’ s Grocery Mart 84 Isabel St , 204‐942‐1526 . Importer of food and spices from the Caribbean Islands , Asia , Africa and the Americas Greek Market 1440 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐6161 . Imported and prepared Greek specialties , including bread and desserts ING Supermarket 1873 Pembina Hwy , 204‐261‐7335 . Hot take-away dishes , produce and dry goods fill this South Winnipeg market Kozak Food 1-2082 Ness Ave , 204-615-9991 . Ukrainian specialties like perogies and cabbage rolls made on-site for over-the-counter take-out Lucky Supermarket 1051 Winnipeg Ave , 204‐272‐8011 ; 1303 Jefferson Ave , 204‐285‐8011 . Enormous selection of Asian groceries . Fresh produce , meat and seafood counters Perogy Planet 11-848 Dakota St ; 1411 Main St ; 4-2001 Portage Ave , perogyplanet . com . Fresh ingredients fill scratch-made perogies ready to be cooked at home Spice World 137 Marion St , 204‐586-8585 . Stocks dozens of spices for baking and cooking needs such as whole nutmeg and poultry seasoning Sun Wah Supermarket 303 King St , 204‐944‐9162 . Asian market stocked with dry goods , fresh produce , fresh seafood and live lobster Young ’ s Market 397 William Ave , 204‐957‐0230 , 1000 McPhillips St , 204‐957‐1088 . Modern Asian superstore stocked with dry goods , fresh produce , frozen seafood and meat
MARKET / FINE FOOD
Crampton ’ s Farm Produce Market 7730 Roblin Blvd , 204‐269‐3355 . Indoor market boasting local organic produce and Manitoba meats . Fresh baking done on‐site
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 Downtown BIZ Farmer ’ s Market True North Square , 242 Hargrave St , 204-958-4630 . June-Sept , Thurs 10 am – 2:30 pm . Offerings include produce , preserves and crafts 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 Fromagerie Bothwell 136 Provencher Blvd , 204-505-2144 . Authentic made-in-Manitoba shopping experience . Wide assortment of best cheeses and locally made products G . J . Andrews 384 Academy Rd , 204‐487‐7300 . Wines from around the world beside rows of imported delicacies and gourmet take away Hoffmann ’ s Fine Foods 107 Plymouth St , 204‐633‐3643 ; 9-1504 St Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐257‐7521 . Oven-ready gourmet dishes ; meat and seafood entrées , sides , hors d ’ oeuvres Le Marché St . Norbert 3514 Pembina Hwy , St . Norbert , 204-275- 8349 . Manitoba ’ s largest farmer ’ s market , open Sat 8 am-2 pm and for online orders 24 / 7 Piazza De Nardi 1360 Taylor Ave , 204‐982‐9461 [ market ], 204‐982‐8466 [ wine store ]. Prepared Italian specialties , dried goods , cheese and wines . Elaborate pastries and gelato Preserve by Flora & Farmer 100B-686 Portage Ave , 204-221-1383 . Owner Kim Bialkoski stacks her shelves with housemade fruit spreads in unconventional flavour combinations St-Léon Gardens 419 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐237‐7216 . Outdoor market offering local seasonal fruits and vegetables along with some from BC and Ontario . Baking from Le Croissant as well as jams and pickles Supper Central 400-2355 McGillivray Blvd , 204-290-0909 . Fully prepped and portioned ready-to-cook or heat meals . Catering and delivery Vita Health Fresh Market Seven locations in Winnipeg , 204‐984‐9599 . Local chain of health stores carrying natural beauty products , supplements and organic groceries
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
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