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 Provence 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
Bronuts C‑100 King St, 204‑955‑1036.
Fluffy handmade donuts and specialty
coffee drinks
Caked With Love Co 1459 Corydon
Ave, 204‑284‑2253. Everything cake
related in an assortment of flavours
along with local art displays
Chocolate Zen Bakery 553 Osborne
St, 204‑287‑CAKE. Decadent tortes,
pastries and squares for special
occasions
City Bread 238 Dufferin Ave,
204‑586‑8409. Healthy hearth bread,
including dill rye
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‑style artisan
breads and baked products made on‑site
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 for all occasions
Jeanne’s Cakes 931 Notre Dame Ave,
204‑774‑2554. Legendary cookie bottom
cakes draw in regulars for more than
80 years
Kub Bakery 30‑1530 Regent Ave W,
204‑954‑9981; 850 Erin St, 204‑414‑
9311. Famous for their rye bread
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. Daily changing 20‑plus
flavours of donuts with wild toppings.
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
Pinky’s Bakeshop 439 Stradbrook
Ave, 204‑453‑CAKE. Boutique bakery
offers a rainbow of flavours and colours
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S Squared Pâtisserie 3416 Roblin
Blvd, 204‑914‑5112. Decadent layered
mousse‑based cakes, choux and tarts
Sleepy Owl Bread 751 Wall St,
204‑805‑2530. Breads and pastries
made with local ingredients
Sugar Blooms and Cakes Inc.
A‑1020 McPhillips St, 204‑633‑8212.
Upscale cakes with unique Filipino
ingredients such as ube
Sweet C Bakery 1171 Kildare Ave E,
204‑505‑5030; 1555 Regent Ave W,
204‑505‑7774. Edible art like candy
sushi,cupcakes and cookies
Sweet Impressions 669 Stafford
St, 204‑237‑0743. Nut‑free bakery
specializing in designer hand‑iced
cookies and cupcakes. Gifts for bakers
sold on‑site
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
BULK FOOD
Scoop n’ Weigh 1770 Taylor Ave,
204‑489‑1031. Spices, specialty flours,
snacks, candies and health foods
CHOCOLAtIER
Aschenti Cocoa 782 Corydon Ave,
204‑219‑7221. Owners process the
chocolate in store using cocoa beans
from their farm in Cameroon
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
St, 204‑772‑4626. Artisanal chocolates
mix unique flavour combinations like
Manitoba honey and thyme
Mordens’ of Winnipeg 674 Sargent
Ave, 204‑783‑4551. 60‑year‑old Winnipeg
institution sells chocolates made
on‑site, including iconic Russian mints
EtHnIC sPECIALty
Bernstein’s Deli 1700 Corydon Ave,
204‑488‑4552. Jewish specialties and
homestyle take‑out
Blady Middle Eastern
1324 Portage Ave, 204‑615‑2994.
Wide selections of Mediterranean and
Middle Eastern specialties like olive
oils and Arabic coffee
Greek Market 1440 Corydon Ave,
204‑488‑6161. Imported and prepared
Greek specialties, including bread
and desserts
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.
Small cafeteria offers dim sum
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
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 counter
MARKEt/FInE FOOD
De Luca’s Specialty Foods
950 Portage Ave, 204‑774‑7617;
66 South Landing Dr, Oak Bluff,
204‑775‑8605. Italian cheeses, meats,
olives, bar; dried and fresh pasta,
breads and prepared foods
Fromagerie Bothwell
136 Provencher Blvd, 204‑505‑2144. A
truly unique and authentic made‑in‑
Manitoba shopping experience. From
a wide assortment of best cheeses to
locally made products
G.J. Andrews 384 Academy Rd,
204‑487‑7300. Wines from around the
world beside rows of imported delica‑
cies and gourmet take away
Organic Planet 877 Westminster
Ave, 204‑772‑8771. Modest selection of
produce, dry goods and bulk, along with
prepared deli options, and a juice bar
Piazza De Nardi 1360 Taylor Ave,
204‑982‑9461. Indoor market offers
prepared Italian specialties, gourmet
dried goods, cheese and wines.
Elaborate pastry counter and gelato
Preserve by flora & farmer 100B‑
686 Portage Ave, 204‑774‑4666. Owner
Kim Bialkoski stacks her shelves
with house‑made fruit spreads in
unconventional flavour combinations
Red River Co-op Three locations,
rrcoop.com. Large local retail Co‑op
spotlights Manitoba grown and made
food
Vita Health Fresh Market Six
locations in Winnipeg, 204‑984‑9599
for information. Local chain of health
stores carrying natural beauty products,
supplements and organic groceries
HERBs
Fresh Forage 539 Osborne St,
204‑761‑8891. Top supplier for elegant
garnishes, such as microgreens and
edible flowers, hydroponic fruits and
veggies. By appointment only
Sage Garden Herbs 3410 St. Mary’s
Rd, 204‑257‑2715. Three hundred
varieties of fresh herbs, including
hard‑to‑find Asian varieties
MEAt & FIsH
The Carver’s Knife 29‑1530 Regent
Ave W, 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. Specialties include fresh,
frozen or smoked pickerel and goldeye