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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

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 Caked With Love Co 1459 Corydon Ave , 204-284-2253 . Everything cake related in an assortment of flavours along with local art displays Chocoberry Dessert House 470 River Ave , 204-615-9998 . Osborne Village nook for chocoholics , with fondue , waffles , and specialty hot cocoa 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 A l ’ Epi de Blé 1757 Main St , 204-334-2526 . Pastries of Provence and hearty loaves of bread 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 draws in regulars for more than 80 years Jenna Rae Cakes 580 Academy Rd , 204-691-4222 . Creative flavour combos of macarons , cupcakes and cookie sandwiches create line-ups Jonnies Sticky Buns 941 Portage Ave , 204-415-7287 . Rolled sticky buns with sweet and savoury fillings . Glutenfree and vegan buns available Lilac Bakery 920 Grosvenor Ave , 204-992-8000 . Upscale bakery offering classic treats like grandma used to make Pennyloaf Bakery 858 Corydon Ave , 204-452-2957 . Cozy bakery offers artisan bread baked in a wood-fired oven , along with cookies and more specialtyfoods

Pinky ’ s Bakeshop 439 Stradbrook Ave , 204-453-CAKE . Boutique bakery offers a rainbow of flavours and colours in cupcakes S2 Patisserie 3416 Roblin Blvd , 204-914-5112 . Decadent layered mousse-based cakes , cakes , choux and tarts alongside croissants Sleepy Owl Bread 751 Wall St , 204-805-2530 . Breads and pastries made with local ingredients Stella ’ s Bakery 110 Sherbrook St , 204-783-1453 . Crusty breads , cinnamon buns , squares , croissants , and cookies . Also serves specialty coffees Sugar Blooms and Cakes Inc . A-1020 McPhillips St , 204-633-8212 . Upscale cakes with unique Filipino ingredients such as ube 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 . Organic sourdough , rye and cracked wheat . Also dairy- and egg-free baking
CHOCOLAtIER
Aschenti Cocoa 782 Corydon Ave , 204-219-7221 . Owners Christian and Christelle Mekoh process 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 Street , 204-772-4626 . Handcrafted artisanal chocolates mix unique flavour combinations like Manitoba honey and thyme . Also carries vegan truffles Mordens ’ of Winnipeg 674 Sargent Ave , 204-783-4551 . Winnipeg institution sells chocolates made onsite , including popular Russian mints . Group tours and parties available
EtHnIC sPECIALty
Agora Fine Foods H-1765 Kenaston Blvd , 204-285-4068 . Mediterranean specialties like fine cheese , cured meats , and high end olive oil Bernstein ’ s Deli 1700 Corydon Ave , 204-488-4552 . Jewish specialties and homestyle take-out Calabria Market 139 Scurfield Blvd , 204-487-1700 . Italian packaged foods , deli products and wine Desserts Plus 664 King Edward St , 204-339-1957 . Stocks imported Israeli delicacies along on-site bakery and diner Greek Market 1440 Corydon Ave , 204-488-6161 . Imported and prepared Greek specialties , including breads and desserts
India Spice House 1875 Pembina Hwy , 204-261-3636 . South Asian dry goods , spices and fresh produce , along with fish and meats 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 . Lvov 140 Meadowood Drive , 204-783-8777 . Eastern European packaged foods , confections , fish and cookery books Perogy Planet 11-848 Dakota St , 1411 Main St , 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
fARmERs ’ mARkEts
Le Marché St . Norbert 3514 Pembina Hwy , St . Norbert , 204-275-8349 . Open Sat 8 am-3 pm , Wed 11 am-3 pm until Oct 6 Downtown BIZ Farmers ’ Market 204-958-4640 , 333 St . Mary Avenue , Mon 10 am-3 pm until Dec 20 , Manitoba Hydro Place Plaza ( Graham Ave entrance ) Thu 10 am-3 pm until Sept 27 River Heights Farmers ’ Market 1370 Grosvenor Ave , rhfarmersmarket . com , Fri 12-5 pm until Sept 28 Red River Exhibition 3977 Portage Ave , 204-888-6990 . Open Sat 9 am- 2 pm , until Sept 29 Transcona BIZ Market Garden 108 Bond St , 204-222-8566 . Open Thurs 11 am-3 pm , until Aug 30 My Farmers ’ Market 204-272-9555 , myfarmersmarket . com , online farmers ’ market offering same-day delivery in Winnipeg year-round .
mARkEt / fInE fOOD
Crampton ’ s Farm Produce Market 1765 Waverley Ave , 204-269-3355 . Cozy market boasting local organic produce and Manitoba meats . Common Sense Wholesome Food Market 490 Des Meurons St , 204-237-7909 . Loose teas , yerba maté and accessories , organic dry goods , and natural skin care products De Luca ’ s Specialty Foods 950 Portage Ave , 204-774-7617 . Italian cheeses , cold cuts , olives , marinated vegetables ; dried and fresh pasta and breads and frozen Italian delicacies Food Fare 115 Maryland St , 204-772-1250 ; 905 Portage Ave , 204- 987-8849 ; 247 Lilac St , 204-475-6638 . Supermarket with high-quality & local
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