winnipeg’s best list
The defi nitive taste restaurant
list outlines our selection of the
top dining establishments in
the city. Virtually all of these
recommendations are locally
owned and operated. Keep this
list available for easy reference,
whether you are seeking a
formal multi-course gourmet
extravaganza or simply want the
best soup in town. Restaurant
details are subject to change
without notice. The symbols are
as follows:
WA — Wheelchair accessible
LP — Licensed premises
SP — Summer patio
A — American Express
IA — Interac
M — MasterCard
V — Visa
ATM — Bank machine on-site
— New restaurant
ARABIC
Yafa Café
1785 Portage Ave, 204-221-1636. This
artistic space celebrates Arabic culture,
serving street food like manakeesh,
a fl atbread with sweet or savoury
toppings. WA, A, IA, M, V
BAKERY
A l’Epi de Blé
1757 Main St, 204-334-2526. Bakes up
pastries of Provence, French cakes and
hearty loaves of bread. IA, M, V
La Belle Baguette
248 Ave de la Cathedrale, 204-219-
2123; 1850 Ness Ave, 204-219-9688.
Pastry Chef Alix Loiselle makes
everything from rustic loaves to
delicate patisserie. WA, SP, IA, M, V
Bronuts
C-100 King St, bronuts.ca. Trendy spot
serving fl uffy handmade donuts and
specialty coffee drinks. WA, SP, IA, M, V
High Tea Bakery
2103 Portage Ave, 204-775-0264. Custom-
designed cakes, dainties and cookies for
all occasions. WA, SP, IA, M, V
Oh Doughnuts
326 Broadway, 204-615-0802; 1194
Taylor Ave, 204-477-1276 (WA).
Flavours change daily at this gourmet
donut shop. Vegan and gluten-
friendly varieties. A, IA, M, V
Pennyloaf Bakery
858 Corydon Ave, 204-452-2957. Cozy
bakery offers artisan bread baked in a
wood-fi red oven, along with cookies
and more. WA, SP, IA, M, V
Pinky’s Bakeshop
439 Stradbrook Ave, 204-453-CAKE.
Boutique bakery offers a rainbow of
fl avoured cupcakes, ice cream and
Thai-fusion desserts. WA, A, IA, M, V
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S Squared Pâtisserie
3416 Roblin Blvd, 204-914-5112.
Decadent layered mousse-based
cakes, cakes, choux and tarts alongside
croissants and other French specialties.
WA, A, IA, M, V
Sleepy Owl Bread
751 Wall St, 204-417-6444. Daily breads,
buttery fruit danishes and pastries
made with local ingredients.
WA, A, IA, M, V
Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company
859 Westminster Ave, 204-783-5097;
The Forks Market, main fl oor. Organic
sourdough, rye and cracked wheat.
Dairy- and egg-free baking. WA, IA, M, V
BAKERY CAFÉ
Cocoabeans Bakeshop
774 Corydon Ave, 204-918-5313. Gluten-
free café serves light, fresh meals that
cater to all dietary restrictions, like the
vegan Caesar bowl. WA, SP, A, IA, M, V
The Frenchway
238 Lilac St, 204-421-9002. This Lilac
Street bakery and café specializes
in breakfast and lunch fare using
housemade pastries, breads and
sweets. WA, SP, IA, M, V
Hildegard's Bakery
100-686 Portage Ave, 204-615-0889. A
full menu of baked goods along with
delicious wood-fi red pizza and fresh-
out-of-the-oven breads are served
alongside roasted drip coffees from the
on-site café. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Stella’s Café & Bakery
Seven locations, stellas.ca. Famous
breakfast items like baked eggs and
the Mexican breakfast alongside a vast
selection of entrées. Housemade breads
and jam available for purchase by the
loaf and jar. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
BARBEQUE
Famous Dave’s
11 Reenders Dr, 204-504-7200.
This roadhouse style joint is famous
for its low and slow smoked ribs. The
scratch kitchen serves BBQ favourites
alongside classic American sides like
cornbread muffi ns. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Lovey’s BBQ
2-208 Marion St, 204-233-RIBS (7427).
Casual eatery boasting a barbeque
pit and scratch-made sauces. Slabs of
pork shoulder and brisket are smoked
low and slow overnight.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
BISTRO
Baked Expectations
161 Osborne St, 204-452-5176. The
menu lists comfort food like burgers
and pasta, but save room for the sweet
stuff. This place is duly noted for its
decadent desserts, from tortes to
cheesecakes. WA, LP, IA
Bonfi re Bistro
1433 Corydon Ave, 204-487-4440.
Famous for wood-fi red artisan pizzas,
this cozy hangout is the perfect place
to unwind. Try the spicy Bonfi re
Hawaiian. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Café 22
823 Corydon Ave, 204-989-5119.
Popular local chain does double duty as
family-friendly restaurant and trendy
lounge. Pizzas are drawn from a wood
burning oven that clinches the fl avour
and ambience. LP, SP, IA, M, V
deer + almond
85 Princess St, 204-504-8562. This hip,
rustic Exchange District restaurant
boasts an inspired globally influenced
menu of creative, shareable plates.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
Era Bistro
85 Israel Asper Way, 204-289-2190.
Located in the Canadian Museum
for Human Rights, this open concept
room serves local fare with an
emphasis on sustainability.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Kevin's Bistro
141 Bannatyne Ave, 204-221-5028.
This bright bistro's menu brings
back the 1970's casserole and ups
the mac & cheese ante with a saucy
béchamel. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Prairie Ink
Grant Park Shopping Centre,
204-975-2659. Cozy retreat inside
McNally Robinson Booksellers serves
healthy fare for all tastes. Extensive
fresh juice selection and wonderful
desserts. On-site pâtisserie counter.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Prairie’s Edge
2015 Main St, 204-284-7275. New
eatery nestled in the greenery of
Kildonan Park offers creative dishes
packed with regional ingredients.
Pickerel cheeks are a fl avour-packed
treat. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Resto at Thermëa
775 Crescent Dr, 204-284-9595.
Located inside Thermëa by Nordik-
Spa Nature, this peaceful bistro
serves a health-focused menu with
touches of regional ingredients.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Saucers Cafe
570 Academy Rd, 204-489-9204.
Generous sandwiches, salads, wraps,
pizzas, specialty coffees and teas.
Try the roasted vegetable bruschetta
with goat cheese and tart balsamic
reduction. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Steve’s Bistro
3123 Portage Ave, 204-831-5531. Tuck
into hearty portions of Mediterranean-
infl uenced cuisine, like tangy house-
made olive tapenade and fall-off-the-
bone rack of lamb with lemon and
oregano. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V