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dining
COCOABEANS Gluten-free café serves light, fresh meals
that cater to all dietary restrictions, like vegan mac ‘n
cheese made with dairy-free cheddar and brown rice
pasta. Celiac friendly baked goods and breads. Mon-Thu
9 am-8 pm, Fri & Sat 9 am-9 pm. Entrées: $7-$15.
WA, SP. Cards: AE, IA, M, V. 774 Corydon Ave,
204-691-6046, Map 1: T-2
DESSERTS PLUS A kosher-dairy café offers a casual
destination for snacks and hot meals such as Asian
salmon burger. Take an individual raspberry white
chocolate pavlovas to-go. Browse the shelves of specialty
food products. Entrées: $8-$16. WA, SP. Cards: IA, M, V.
Check website for hours. desserts-plus.com, 664 King
Edward St, 204-339-1957, Map 2: D-3
FEAST CAFÉ & BISTRO This cozy spot pays tribute
to Manitoba’s Indigenous groups with a menu rich in
bannock, bison and berries. Try the creamy, thyme-laced
butternut squash pizza on a fried bannock crust. Mon-
Thu 8 am-4 pm, Fri-Sat 8 am-9 pm. Entrées: $8-$14.
WA, LP. Cards: IA, M, V. 587 Ellice Ave, 204-691-5979,
Map 1: O-1
JOE BLACK COFFEE BAR Across the bridge from
Assiniboine Park, this mod café serves casual lunch
fare and sinfully delicious desserts from Chocolate Zen
Bakery. Mon-Thu 7:45 am-10:30 pm, Fri & Sat 8 am-
11 pm, Sun 8 am-9 pm. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V,
ATM. 2037 Portage Ave, 204-415-1660, Map 2: D-2
MARION STREET EATERY Chef Melissa Hryb elevates
comfort food with touches of elegance. Try gourmet
mac ‘n cheese with bacon and pretzel topping. Fluffy
pancakes layered with bacon and drizzled with apple
whiskey caramel sauce make for an indulgent brunch.
Mon-Tue 11 am-8 pm, Wed-Thu 7 am-8 pm, Fri &
Sat 7 am-9 pm, Sun 7 am-2 pm. Entrées: $9-$15.
WA, SP, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 393 Marion Street,
204-233-2843, Map 2: F-4
THE OAKWOOD Sleek décor and a commitment to
local sourcing elevates this neighbourhood haunt. Filling
breakfasts and twists on comfort food are top picks.
Don’t miss the chalkboard menu listing an indulgent
array of desserts. Sun-Tue 8 am-8 pm, Wed-Sat 8 am-
9 pm. Entrées: $8-$19. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V.
660 Osborne St, 204-475-4250, Map 2: E-4
FORTH This well-designed, sun-dappled café is home to
local roaster Dogwood Coffee Co. Chef Pam Kirkpatrick
supplements the coffee selection with a short and sweet
menu of breakfast classics, soups, and sandwiches. The
hip downstairs bar serves slick cocktails and appetizers.
Mon-Fri 7 am-10 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-5 pm. Entrées:
$5.50-$12. LP, SP. Cards: AE, M, V. 171 McDermot Ave,
Map 1: O-4 STELLA’S CAFÉ & BAKERY A top pick for breakfast
with a zesty Mexican breakfast, fluffy omelettes and
top-notch baking. House-made strawberry-blueberry
jam is a local legend. Lunch favourites include the hearty
garden burger and spiced chicken curry. Call for hours.
Entrées: $8-$15. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V. Eight
locations, stellas.ca
THE FRENCHWAY France ex-pat and chef/owner Oliver
Fortat serves up modern French cuisine at a bright café
and bakery off the bustling Corydon Ave strip. Bite into
a turkey and brie on a crusty baguette for lunch. Do
dessert right with rich mocha cake or a fruit tartlette.
Mon-Sat 7 am-5 pm, Sun 9 am-5 pm. WA. Cards: IA, M,
V. 238 Lilac St, 204-421-9002, Map 1: T-2 THE TALLEST POPPY Bright, homey space pairs
mis-matched chairs with comforting soul food, killer
cocktails, and twists on classic diner fare. Try the
savoury-sweet chicken and waffles drizzled with maple
syrup. Mon-Thu 10 am–9 pm, Fri-Sat 8 am–9 pm, Sun
9 am–9 pm. LP, SP. Entrées: $9-$18. Cards: IA, M, V.
103 Sherbrook St, 204-219-8777, Map 1: R-1
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS NEWS CAFÉ Diners can get
up close and personal with working Winnipeg Free Press
journalists while nibbling on fresh breakfast classics,
sandwiches, soup and salad. The savoury Manitoba
club sandwich nods to local ingredients, including
Bothwell aged cheddar and Winkler bacon. Mon-Sat
9 am-5 pm. Entrées: $8-$13. LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V.
237 McDermot Ave, 204-943-0682, Map 1: O-4
casino dining
JAG’S RESTAURANT Slick restaurant inside Club
Regent Casino. À la carte menus feature local,
sustainable ingredients. Buffet nights are Thursday-
Sunday every week, with a daily theme: ribs, seafood,
prime rib, and turkey dinner. Traditionalists will love
feasting on sides like Yorkshire puddings or cabbage
rolls. Must be 18 or older. Mon-Sun 4 pm-9 pm, Thu-
Sun dinner buffet. Entrées: $12-$23, Buffets: $15-$30.
WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. Club Regent Casino,
1425 Regent Ave W, 204-982-3793, Map 2: D-6
MANGO’S RESTAURANT Canadian and tropical
delights served in a 1920s-style setting at South Beach
Casino. International buffet, nightly dinner specials
and full-service menu offered. The menu lists unfussy
classics like nachos, reubens, and fried pickerel. Daily
7 am-11 pm. Entrées: $8-$16. Buffets: $9-$22. WA,
LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1 Ocean Dr, Off Hwy 59,
Scanterbury, MB, 1-877-775-8259.
MICHELE’S RESTAURANT Elegant recreation of a
19th-century railroad hotel, complete with red-carpeted
staircases on each side of the restaurant. À la carte
menu features hearty dishes with local ingredients.
Must be 18 or older. Mon-Sat 11 am-12 am, Sun 12 pm-
12 am. Dinner buffet Thu-Sun 4 pm-9 pm, Sun brunch
12 pm-3 pm. Entrées: $7-$20. Buffets: $15-$30. WA, LP.
Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. McPhillips Street Station Casino,
484 McPhillips St, 204-982-3791, Map 2: C-3
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