Grace Café City Hall , 510 Main St , 204‐946‐0264 ; 2207 Henderson Hwy , 204‐338‐2229 . Aside from this diner ’ s menu staples like hearty wraps , salads , soups and pasta , there are fresh pastries and specialty drinks . WA , IA , M , V Green Carrot Juice Co 132 Osbone St , 204‐691‐0771 ; 11‐2090 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐3401 . A health‐conscious menu of cold pressed juices , teas , and light fare such as acai bowls . WA , A , IA , M , V Joe Black Coffee Bar 2037 Portage Ave , 204‐415‐1660 . Across the bridge from Assiniboine Park , this mod café serves up casual lunch fare and sinfully delicious desserts from Chocolate Zen Bakery . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V , ATM Marion Street Eatery 393 Marion Street , 204‐233‐2843 . Chef Melissa Hryb elevates homey comfort food with touches of elegance . Fluffy pancakes layered with bacon and drizzled with apple whiskey caramel sauce make for an indulgent brunch . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V The Oakwood 660 Osborne St , 204‐475‐4250 . Sleek decor and a commitment to local sourcing elevates this neighbourhood favourite . Filling breakfasts and twists on comfort food are top picks . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Snow and Moon 5‐1727 Kenaston Blvd , 204‐309‐0606 . This sweet spot offers delicious homemade temptations from strawberry tarts , fruit smoothies and decadent tiramisu snow bowls . WA , A , IA , M , V The Tallest Poppy 103 Sherbrook St , 204‐219‐8777 . Located in the Sherbrook Inn , this comfort food with‐a‐twist diner serves soul food inspired eats with decidedly Northern ingredients . LP , SP , IA , M , V
Verde Juice Bar 887 Westminster Ave , 204‐615‐8733 . Mod spot serves energy boosting juices and smoothies . Try the acai bowl , loaded with berries and shredded coconut . M , V Winnipeg Free Press News Café 237 McDermot Ave , 204‐943‐0682 . Diners devour freshly prepared breakfast classics , soups , sandwiches and salads . LP , SP , IA , M , V
cafe / bakery
Beet Happening 818‐Notre Dame Ave , 204‐775‐2338 . Fresh spot offers outstanding takeaway breakfast and lunch options like rustic mini pizzas . WA , IA , M , V The Frenchway 238 Lilac St , 204‐421‐9002 . Lilac St bakery and café specializes in breakfast and lunch fare using housemade pastries , breads and sweets . WA , SP , IA , M , V bestlist
Stella ’ s Café & Bakery 1895 Grant Ave , 204‐488‐7810 ; 166 Osborne St , 204‐453‐8562 ; 116 Sherbrook St , 204‐477‐5556 ; 1463 Pembina Hwy , 204‐275‐2001 ; 340 Provencher Blvd , 204‐477‐8393 . James Armstrong Richardson International Airport , 2nd Floor , 204‐779‐1415 ; Plug In Gallery , 460 Portage Ave , 204‐772‐1556 . Famous breakfast items like the Mexican breakfast alongside a vast selection of entrées , and hearty soups . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
cafe / gelateria
Eva ’ s Gelato 101‐1001 Corydon Ave , 204‐452‐3827 ; 9A‐20 Island Shore Blvd , 204‐254‐2837 . Features a variety of Eva ’ s house‐made Argentinean gelato and gourmet coffee bar . WA , SP , IA , M , V Nucci ’ s Gelati 643 Corydon Ave , 204‐475‐8765 . The Nucci family have single‐handedly popularized gelati in Winnipeg , offering 75 flavours . LP , SP .
casino dining
Dunes Restaurant 21‐9‐14 Hwy 5 South , Carberry , MB . 1‐855‐370‐SAND ( 7263 ). Housed in the Sand Hills Casino , international buffets feature specialties from around the globe . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Jag ’ s Restaurant 1425 Regent Ave , 204‐982‐3793 . Impressive international dinner buffet inside the newly renovated Club Regent Casino . Must be 18 or older . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Mango ’ s Restaurant 1 Ocean Dr , Off Hwy 59 , Scanterbury , MB , 1‐877‐775‐8259 . Canadian and tropical delights served in a 1920s‐style setting at South Beach Casino . International buffet , daily nightly dinner specials and fullservice menu offered . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Michele ’ s Restaurant 484 McPhillips St , 204‐982‐3791 . Elegant recreation of a 19th‐century railroad hotel . Highlight is the dinner buffet Thu‐Sun . Also serves Sunday brunch noon‐3 pm . Must be 18 or older to enter . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
chinese
Ming Court 236 Edmonton St , 204‐949‐1087 . Specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine with top‐notch soups . Try the juicy jumbo shrimp . 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 , IA , M , V
Sun Fortune 15‐2077 Pembina Hwy , 204‐269‐6868 . Bustling Chinatown atmosphere in a south suburban shopping mall favoured by university crowd . WA , LP , IA , M , V
chinese / dim sum
Dim Sum Garden 2677 Pembina Hwy , 204‐269‐7799 . More than 50 types of dim sum . À la carte Szechuan and Cantonese favourites . 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 its well‐executed dim sum lunches and evening Cantonese regional specialties . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Sam Po Dim Sum 277 Rupert Ave , 204‐691‐1213 . Bright , minimalist Chinatown space offers simple dim sum classics . Try the pork with sautéed onions and smoky hickory sauce . WA , LP , IA , M , V
coffee
Cafe Postal , 202 Provencher Blvd , 204‐414‐3654 ; Fools & Horses , 379 Broadway , 1 Forks Market Rd ; The Fyxx , 310 Broadway , 204‐989‐2470 ; Park Lane Coffee 685 Osborne St ; Joe and Lily , 145 Pacific Ave ; Make Coffee + Stuff , 751 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐0101 ; Mountain Bean , 2001 Henderson Hwy , 204‐334‐6959 ; Little Sister Coffee Maker , 470 River Ave ; Parlour Coffee , 468 Main St ; Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea , 64 Sherbrook St , 250 Kennedy St .
comedy club
Rumor ’ s Restaurant & Comedy Club 190‐2025 Corydon Ave , 204‐488‐4520 . Stand‐up comedians from around the continent ; full service menu and fun cocktail selection . WA , LP , A , M , V , ATM
cooking class
Bouchée Boucher [ Varied ] 101‐ 300 Tache Ave , 204‐237‐1530 ; De Luca ’ s Cooking Studio [ Italian ] 950 Portage Ave , 204‐774‐7617 ; The Food Studio [ Varied ] 3200 Roblin Blvd , 204‐888‐3663 ; Kitchen Sync [ Varied ] A‐370 Donald St , 204‐227‐4223 ; Mary Jane ’ s Cooking School [ Varied ] 252 Arlington St , 204‐775‐2522
danish
Bistro Dansk 63 Sherbrook St , 204‐775‐5662 . This nationally‐recognized yet intimate restaurant serves European comfort food . Specialties include frikadeller , hakkebof and daily soup . WA , LP , A , M , V
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