Fête 300 Assiniboine Ave . Co-owners Élise Page and Teri-Lynn Friesen serve their supremely creamy ice cream alongside specialty coffees in an ultra-cute space . WA , LP , IA , M , V
Milksmith 651 Corydon Ave , Mymilksmith . com . Witness thin layers of frozen flavoured cream be artfully rolled and topped with a choice of sweets in this playful pink space . IA , M , V
CHINESE
Dim Sum Kingdom 2677 Pembina Hwy , 204‐269‐7799 . More than 50 types of dim sum available here . À la carte Szechuan and Cantonese favourites like shark fin dumplings delight . 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 . Exotic Cantonese chow attracts diners . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Ming Court 236 Edmonton St , 204‐949‐1087 . Specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine with top-notch soups . Try the juicy jumbo shrimp served with sweet and sour sauce . LP , IA , M , V North Garden 6‐33 University Cres , 204-275‐2591 . Innovative Cantonese and northern Chinese cuisine are the specialties . Barbequed half duck is roasted to crispy , succulent perfection . WA , LP , A ,
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Spicy Noodle House 102‐99 Osborne St , 204-287‐2388 . Downstairs nook popular for takeout . The honey spicy chicken and spicy eight treasure are both gems , and the spicy peanut soup is a must have .
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Sam Po Dim Sum 277 Rupert Ave , 204-691-1213 . Bright , minimalist Chinatown space offers an array of simple dim sum standards in a classic setting . WA , LP , IA , M , V Sun Fortune 15‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204-269‐6868 . Big room and bustling Chinatown atmosphere in a south suburban shopping mall favoured by university crowd . WA , LP , IA , M , V
DANISH
Bistro Dansk 63 Sherbrook St , 204-775‐5662 . This nationally recognized yet intimate restaurant serves European comfort food . Specialties include frikadeller , hakkebof and soups . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
DELI / DINER
Bernstein ’ s Deli 1-1700 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐4552 . Jewish specialties , pantry staples and homestyle take-out . Eat-in menu features deli staples such as latkes and matzo soup . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
Daly Burger 619 Corydon Ave , 204‐284‐4944 . A classic menu of burgers , fries , cheese dogs and super thick shakes , coupled with retro memorabilia . WA , IA , M , V Falafel Place 1101 Corydon Ave , 204-489‐5811 . This bustling diner specializes in Israeli-style falafel balls served in pitas , on platter and in vegan breakfasts .
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Miss Browns 288 William Ave , 204-615-1161 ; 242 Hargrave St . Eatery with an open-concept kitchen . Hot-pressed sandwiches with all meat smoked in-house . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V The Nook Diner 43 Sherbrook St , 204‐774‐0818 . Neighbourhood hangout serves short-order favourites including a scrumptious eggs Benedict . Breakfast served all day . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Nuburger Four Winnipeg locations , ilovenuburger . com . Healthy local chain does new takes on classic burgers and has ample options for all dietary restrictions . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Oscar ’ s Deli 175 Hargrave St , 204‐947-0314 . Jewish-style diner serving sandwiches piled high with shaved meat alongside new school favourites like quinoa yam hash . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Red Top Drive Inn 219 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-233-7943 . Winnipeg drive-in style diner has impressed locals since 1960 . Pressure fried chicken is a signature worth waiting for . WA , LP , IA , M , V Salisbury House 12 Winnipeg locations , see Salisburyhouse . ca . Cheap and cheerful local favourite since 1931 known for its legendary nips ( burgers ) and late night service . WA , IA , M , V
Sam ’ s Restaurant 1883 Ness Ave ., 204-421-0099 . German-Austrian comfort food , and a few American classics , served in a family-friendly diner setting . Try the schnitzel and spaetzle . Tipsy Cow 285 Portage Ave , 204-944-8928 . This new bistro ’ s menu proudly highlights locally sourced ingredients and locavores will appreciate familiar regional blends used . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V White Star Diner 258 Kennedy St , 204-947-6930 . This hidden away Titanic-inspired dowtown diner boasts more than 40 milkshake flavours alongside classic diner food . WA , LP , IA , M , V
FAMILY
The Original Pancake House Four locations , originalpancakehouse . ca . Famous for its signature giant apple pancake and all day breakfasts , also serves up classic short order fare .
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Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr , 204-927-6080 . In the Qualico Family Centre , the breakfast and lunch menu of this eatery serves comforting , casual dishes . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
FAST CASUAL
A Little Pizza Heaven 120 Osborne St , 204-777-5255 ; 1600 Ness Ave , 204-777-5355 ; 160 St . Annes Rd , 204-777-5455 . Winnipeg chain with a cult following is known for its “ heavenly ” garlic crust . WA , IA , MC , V Banh Mi King 510 Portage Ave , 204‐775‐9323 . West End spot offers takes on Vietnamese fare , like the namesake sandwich , pho , and pork belly burgers that swap buns for steamed bao . WA , IA , M , V Bodegoes 101-211 Bannatyne Ave , 204-956-2070 ; City Place , 333 St Mary Ave , 204-415-7045 . Street food staples from around the world , including noodle boxes and burritos . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave , 204-415‐5600 . Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites , including fajitas , burritos and quesadillas . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Burrito Splendido Four locations , Burritosplendido . com . Fresh flour tortillas pressed in-house make flavour-packed burritos and tacos . WA , LP , IA , M , V Chosabi A-100 King St , 204‐615‐8338 ; 1194 Taylor Ave , 204-287‐8881 ; 520 Portage Ave , 204‐615‐9386 . Stylish spot serves a medley of Asian eats including a must try sushi burrito . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd . The stylish hub offers casual dining options centred around The Common , which serves local beer and wine on tap . Theforks . com . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Hargrave St . Market 242 Hargrave St , Hargravestmarket . com . Mod food hall with swanky interiors houses a wide variety of local restaurants , an upscale grcoer and a craft cocktail bar . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Kawaii Crepe 201-99 Osborne St , 204-415‐2833 ; 1220 St Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐691‐3700 ; 4-1385 McPhillips St , 204-694-0986 . Japanese crêpe joint serves freshly prepared sweet and savoury crêpes .
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King + Bannatyne 4-100 King St , 204‐691‐9757 . This sandwich spot ’ s specialties include spiced porchetta and juicy , tender brisket . Specials and assorted sides changes weekly . WA , SP , A , IA , M , V Kosmos Space Cowboy Cantina kosmosspacecowboyfoodcantina . com . Zany snack-food inspired sandwiches and sides are available on DoorDash . Cheeto mac n cheese and the chicken sandwich are must-tries . A , IA , M , V
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