12 Stores with the best cookies in Winnipeg

I have ordered many times over the years year as you can see from the photos attached. However my most recent order tasted great I was really disappointed by this companies service. My order was almost $300 in total and was 3 large bags that my partner was barely managing to carry out of the store, the store was empty and not a single person offer to even open the door for him. Our cupcakes spilled over because he could barely manage it all. They need to improve their service.

I have not eaten here yet, but I am watching the xmas special on WBTv featuring the owner and their cookies look and sound delicious. Crystallized ginger for themed sugar cookies is a great idea -- and I like the idea of the future of xmas being a celebration of diverse cultures under a unifying holiday spirit. Your imperial cookies look delicious and I hope someday to visit and try them.

Came here to buy some gifts and stopped in to try their cookies. It's a warm, inviting spot with a variety of different seating on the second floor. The person serving me that day was not very friendly (this was not service with a smile), but was very professional and assisted me with everything I needed. My favorite was the decorated with icing cookie. I think it was a sugar cookie. I could see myself having that with tea all the time. 5 stars I should add, I'm not usually one for this kind of cookie, so it has to be done well for me to like it. Their imperial cookies are also done very well, I'm just not a fan of almond extract. If you like it, it would probably be a 5, but for me I just don't. It's too strong of a flavor. Chocolate Peppermint sandwich Loved that it was like an after eight in a cookie form. Still, I need to be in the mood for this cookie. If I am it's a great choice Ginger molasses cookie peanut butter oatmeal chew cookie I prefer mine softer and larger. These cookie type was a flatter more dense version. Flavors on it were good. I wouldn't choose these for myself, but if you like that kind of cookie then you'll enjoy them. Raisin chew I liked this texture but I'm not a fan of raisins in my cookies. This choice was my friends Parking was available in front of the building for free on the street.

We love the pastries at High Tea Bakery. We’ve tried many different things from here and never leave disappointed. The cherry amaretto cookies are one of my favourites. From time to time for special occasions they will make “Petit Fours”, and they are incredible! They are a must try if you are able to get them.

High Tea Bakery recently provided cookies and dainties to a corporate event we hosted and I could not be more impressed. They were fantastic in setting up the display in our facility and made cookies and tasty treats that clearly reflected who we are. I would not hesitate to use them again and have already passed along their name to others! My only negative...my own fault, I did not order enough to keep some for myself. ;-)

While planning a trip to Winnipeg for my daughter’s birthday, we came across this place online and knew it’d be a must-visit on her special day. We pre-ordered a birthday cake (the carrot one) and picked it up when we went to the bakery the morning of her bday. While there, we enjoyed their great atmosphere, delicious tea and tasty baked goods. The staff made my daughter feel welcome and special on her birthday. Later that evening, we enjoyed the cake… dense, the perfect amount of sweet, and absolutely delicious! So glad we found this place!

Got my wedding cake made here over 10 years ago!!!🙂. Stopped in today for a coffee and treat and absolutely loved the upstairs decor. Great seating! Warm environment - they make it look vintage and pay tribute to the area being over 100yrs old.!! Definitely recommend. Love the crown molding and old touches.😍 The queen would be impressed 👏

Amazing place with delicious food! This is now my favourite bakery in Winnipeg! Desserts are really tasty and without a lot of sugar (unlike in many bakeries in Winnipeg). The assortment is huge. But I came 2 hours before closure, so better to visit it earlier.)

I was visiting Winnipeg from out of town and I happened to come across this bakery on Google. I ended up going for breakfast. Overall, service was great, baked goods were fresh and delicious, and it was a great way to spend a calm morning reading a book and drinking their iced latte. I highly recommend it!

Biking thru this coffee shop many times so I decided to try them out. The line was crazy lol but staff was super nice and patient. I grabbed a matcha latte and a small bakery. It was super tasty and I will definitely come back next time. Keep in mind, there are not many seats tho

Small but mighty is the best way to describe this unique little bakery in the heart of St. Boniface. I have been a regular at La Belle Baguette for 3 years now ever since i moved into the neighbourhood. Every single time I come, I am met with exceptional customer service without fail. The girls are always smiling and getting to know everyone and making a personable lasting impression. The pastries speak for themselves but they are marvellous, every. single. time. With new feature items every month they keep you on your toes. They switched ownership to Empty Cup about two years ago and initially i was worried they’d clean house and switch the recipes, but to my excitement they kept a great thing great. Looking forward to many more visits to get my daily dose of La Belle Baguette.

This is my favorite place for baked sweets in Winnipeg. They have an amazing selection and are reasonably priced. Only thing to take note of is if you want to take advantage of their selection, show up early! La Belle Baguette is well loved and will occasionally run out of select items quickly, though if you ask them if they'll be making more of a specific item they will let you know and you can put an order to pick up at a later time.

Great bread and pastries. It reminds me of my time in Paris. It’s funny because this bakery is very similar to the good boulangerie in Paris in terms of space and how busy it is.

The food here is undeniably excellent. However, the customer service is severely lacking. Staff appear disengaged and unwelcoming—basic courtesies like eye contact or a simple greeting are ignored. One of the counter attendants was particularly unpleasant, showing no effort to acknowledge customers or create a positive atmosphere. Regardless of how good the food is, such poor service makes the overall experience disappointing. In contrast, Le Croissant offers not only great food but also genuinely warm and attentive service. The difference is night and day. Wont be coming back here anymore. Their service adds stress to my already stressful day. IF YOURE LOOKING TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR DAY WITH A SIP OF COFFEE AND NICE CROISSANTS, DONT COME HERE.

This is the second cake that we’ve bought from goodies. we chose the 8” black forest cake for my brother’s birthday. The cake was dry, and there was barely any whipped cream/icing. The sponge itself, as I mentioned, was dry, pale, and didn’t even taste like chocolate cake (box cake tastes better). In my honest opinion, it’s not worth the $50

I went to Goodies to have my custom wedding cake done and it turned out much better than i have expected! From my initial inquiry to the final cake, goodies staff have provided me top notch, friendly, and professional service! My expectation to reality was met. 10000% percent! Exceeded if i may add. Also their cakes are amazing. And not to mention their price is 🫶🏼. Underrated cake shop!!! Get them cakes here!!

I ordered an Strawbery Peach cake to celebrate with my family at Aug 23, 2025 and scheduled to pick up on Aug 27, 2025. When I tried to cut the cake in the same evening, I found out the outer layer of the cream was craked, making the cake look like it had been sitting out for a long time and wasn't even fresh at all. Then, as I cut into the cake, I noticed that the cream and the cake layers were seprating from each other, which made the texture feeling off. On top of that, the cake it self was too dry which made it even harder to enjoy. What make things worse is that I found a black hair-like object inside the cake after I cut it. I've been visited this place before and had a good experience, but this time was a huge let down. I had hoped for a nice cake to celebrate with my family, but this experience was very disappointing. I was expected much better quality from this shop.

I ordered a custom cake for a bridal shower and it was a showstopper. The bride-to-be said her shower cake was sure to be nicer than her wedding cake! In my opinion, Goodies is the best in the city. They never disappoint.

Ordered a strawberry chocolate cake, but most of the strawberries had visible mold on them. Photos are attached—please make sure to check your food carefully before eating. Very disappointed with this experience.

Goodies Bake Shop did our wedding cake yesterday August 9 2025, and everyone loved how it looked and how it tasted. For me it was by far THEE BEST cake I have ever had in all my years. It was like having a taste of heaven. Phenomenal. You guys are for sure always going to be apart of the best day in my life, thank you so much for your talents in baking 😊 ❤️ 💍 ✨

I recently bought two cakes for my kids' birthday party, and they were a huge hit! Both cakes were absolutely delicious and got rave reviews from everyone. The flavors were rich and perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness. The texture was light and fluffy, making each bite so enjoyable. Not only did the cakes taste amazing, but they were also beautifully decorated, adding a lovely touch to the celebration. Everyone at the party loved them, and I’ve already had several people ask where I got them from. Highly recommend these cakes for any special occasion!

Positives for our recent experience with Jeanne's Bakery on Notre Dame so I'll state those 1st. Customer service via the phone call to order pickup this past weekend, excellent. Cake was ready on Sat. & in my opinion, priced good for this day & age. There's no dispute for any increase in prices over many decades. So, we took it home & stored in a cool basement until Sunday, the day consumed. Note: we have NEVER purchased such cakes from anywhere BUT their Notre Dame location although we've seen them in stores. Now then, this cake as pictured. Fresh, blander than usual. Colour of cake is concerning since for many decades we've come accustomed to the dark chocolate cake look, similar to what a cheap box cake mix Devil's Food Cake would look like. This is fact, the cake used to be that dark. We once had a disappointing Jeanne's though and it was back when the original family owned it, someone appeared to have used the mixing bowl that contained a lighter mix (maybe for marble) and then failed to mix the dark in so it didn't even come out as marble but washed out chocolate. This latest cake reminds me of that and the chocolate or cocoa content was/is lacking. Again, it was fresh & that's a star for the bakery. The icing: it is what I've always known it to be, somewhat of a laxative. Many others share such an opinion & even back when the few generations of the Van Landeghem family owned it, it was always the case with the icing. So now the ingredients have changed for the icing (fact & had to change). A side note: an elderly neighbour now in his 80's & a retired baker who served in the Yugoslavian army for his mandatory 2 yrs, has told me on multiple occasions about what he was provided for food when on duty. Most of the time it was bread with lard & a little salt, if you were lucky. True story and also, had the effect that Jeannes icing has on many people. A positive: nicely decorated, the cookie base is somewhat okay but used to be "fluffier" or appeared to be more "airy" instead of the now hard-packed "slab" which appeared to be somewhat "shiny." Possibly the fat used & made it more "plastic" looking? Okay, so, in the 60's I had my first Jeanne's & prior to that our parents had them years before that. Over many decades we have had them for different occasions & even went so far as to just drop in and buy one off their rack OR order something for no occasion. Just past year 2000 & after Alan passed away we slowed it down & didn't order so much from this place. Our son went to school with one of their kids so we were actually quite faithful followers of this bakery. When Mr. Penner took over, we noticed changes and no matter what he says about doing it all the same way, it just isn't true. Over the years since 2003 we've definitely noticed inconsistencies with these cakes & each time we swear it's probably going to be our last time. Today is that time because for such a pale looking "chocolate" cake it failed & I suspect that either someone screwed up with the cocoa amount or this is par for the course & now a paler version? Since I highly doubt that a colorant is used in a cocoa/chocolate based cake mix, I have to question what you'ce chosen for cocoa because it's definitely weaker/blander than prior decades of product. I'm aware of the issues that many business who use cocoa in their recipes are having & costs HAVE skyrocketed but then again, cost to the consumer has also increased & I agree that it should anyway. I'm an admitted chocoholic, I love chocolate anything & even if it's very or too sweet. This one at the lighter colour is "weaker" and not very chocolatey in taste. "Weak" is the best word here & over the years we mistakenly ordered a marble one and found that to be more white cake taste than (of course) chocolate since it was in fact, marble. The p.s. before some changes that they might attempt to dispute: previously the interior cake WAS not far off from the colour of the chocolate shavings. See my photos, does this look pale or nice and "chocolatey?" 3rd is from someone who posted what it used to look like

👏Stop 👏being 👏cheap 👏on👏 the👏 cake🙏. 1. It’s mostly icing now 2. the banana has no flavour. You will lose the life long customer base if it’s not the same and be gone forever. I only get direct from the bakery.

I come from a long line of Jeanne's cake lovers. 4 generations to be exact. Every birthday, every holiday, even when you just wanted cake, it was Jeannes. Over the past year or so, the flavor is just not there. The cake itself is uneven and leveled out with copious amounts of icing. I love icing, but the last couple times I ordered, the icing had an almost sour taste to it. I understand that things change and with rising costs, tarrifs and ingredient availability, it's difficult to run a business without some change, but these are not the cakes I remember. I keep buying them hoping for the cake I remember, but it hasn't happened yet. It would be a shame to lose a Winnipeg icon.

I dont live in Winnipeg but everytime I come i have to get a banana cake! Well I am here and just had one and was so disappointed they have definitely changed the recipe very upset!!!

I purchased a Jeanne’s bakery cake from Sobey’s this week, so this review is only about the cake itself, not the bakery. It’s been 10 years (at least) since I last had a Jeanne’s cake and I was so excited to have it again, being in Winnipeg after a long time, and I was quite disappointed! The cake doesn’t taste buttery like it used to, or have any flavor. Well, I read the laundry list of ingredients on the sticker, and what do you know, it’s just a list of the typical junky/cheap ingredients you’d find in any processed food. GROSS. No thank you. No wonder my tummy hurt after too.

I have had a Jeannes cake for every one of my 45 birthdays. My husband bought my cake for this year, straight from the bakery. It was absolutely terrible, inedible. Was supposed to be banana, my absolute favorite, it had no banana flavor and almost tasted like chemicals and left a terrible aftertaste. This will unfortunately be the last cake I ever buy from here. Also, there was a wierd cut in the cake when I opened the box.

I love this place, it's basically like another family member for us, everyone in my family (immediate and extended) have been coming here for generations ( I mean GENERATIONS I'm pretty sure my Nana was a customer of theirs from opening or sometime after, I would go so far as to say she probably knew or was friends with Jeanne and her husband Archie, I wanna say, I can't remember). I love the cakes and everything here. I gave 2 stars cause the service seems to have gone down hill majorly. Last year for my bday I stood in the store for 30 mins waiting for someone to come from the back, myself and another customer were like 👀 this is wild anyone could just rob them, or take a few cakes and walk out. It was so not the normal. Fast forward to now, I called to try and order a cake for my son's 1st bday, hoping to get him his own baby size smash cake but the guy (he is ALWAYS sooooo rude and condescending, I had to deal with him for my daughters cake years ago and I was just astonished! He was so rude to me, I gave in and said w.e just to keep the family tradition which no one should have to do, we are the customers, without us and our families this store would not be here this long, let's be real.) said no they don't do that. It's silly! How hard is it to grab a smaller bake pan and offer what your customers need for all ages!? I'm just super amazed that they aren't growing with the times. Maybe it's time to start a new family cake tradition. Or maybe it's time for them to take customizations from returning customers. I'm 38 and I've had their cake every year for my bday (except for the years we were in BC). I'm super disappointed 😞.

The atmosphere in this café is absolutely lovely — everything is beautifully designed, from the furniture to the interior details. It’s a very pleasant and comfortable place to sit and relax. The young woman at the counter was friendly and efficient.

We had place card cookies made for our guests for our anniversary dinner party. They were so tastefully done and everyone was happy to have a momento to take home or eat! Beautifully done Sweet Impressions! It made our evening even more memorable. 💗

It’s amazing - my twins are both allergic to eggs and nuts and fish and with this bakery I never have to worry about them not being included in the baked goods, they always look so amazing and I feel way more relaxed knowing the extra care for my allergens .

Perfect in every single way! Not too sweet, not too light, not too dense and just absolutely gorgeous! A lot of care went into making it and it showed! Will definitely be ordering again!

We ordered a vegan salted caramel chocolate cake for a birthday celebration. The cake was AMAZING moist and the icing to cake ratio was just on point. I would recommend them to anyone

Recently ordered the themed sugar cookies for a retirement and the design and fonts chosen were perfect. Last year ordered cupcakes with mini cookie for a graduation celebration and they were delicious!

Us and our guests absolutely loved the party platter and pink lemonade cake. Many of us have allergies, but because of this company, we were able to partake in the sweets with everyone else. My bf also loved the custom cookie for his birthday. Beautiful and delicious! I can honestly say that Sweet Impressions is our go-to for professionally made cakes and desserts. There are very, very few options in Winnipeg for allergy-friendly bakeries, and this is definitely the best one!

We ordered from Lilac Bakery for our micro-wedding a couple weeks ago and couldn't be happier. We ordered cupcakes, and even the gluten-free AND vegan option tasted great! Kassey was great helping us with our simple plans, but didn't make us feel like we were wasting their talents. We were warned that the vegan buttercream melts on hot days... and of course we had an outdoor wedding when it was over 30C, so there were some casualties, but everything still tasted amazing.

Lilac Bakery did my wedding cake and it turned out incredible! I am so happy we went with them. They are so easy and kind to work with. You can tell they really care about doing a good job for their customers. I am so happy we supported their business. Thank you to the whole team for making our day so special in the sweetest way. 🤍

While searching for a place to order a wedding cake, I was recommended Lilac bakery. To test some of the cakes, It was suggested I order some cupcakes. Pictured left to right (top to bottom), I tried the confetti, salted caramel, vanilla, coconut, german chocolate, and strawberry cupcakes. Not pictured, I tried the gluten-free chocolate cupcake. I found the cupcakes to have nice flavors, with a not overly sweet buttercream icing, which I really like. My favorite was probably the strawberry, but the rest were really good as well. However, I found many of the cupcakes (except the chocolate batter ones, which were moist and fluffy) were quite dense, which may be from overbeating the batter (an easy fix with some quality control). The shop itself is very cute and clean, with nice staff.

We had the pleasure of working with Lilac Bakery for our wedding cake last weekend. Kassey executed the vision we had so beautifully. It was very easy to communicate with them as well. We had so many complements on how delicious the cake itself tasted. We chose red velvet on one tier and salted caramel chocolate cake on the other. They both tasted phenomenal. Thank you so much for our lovely wedding cake.

I went to Lilac bakery to have them make my 40th anniversary cake!! This is my first time at Lilac bakery and it will not be my last. Fenne was absolutely fantastic to work with she understood the importance of the event and was attentive to detail to exactly what I was looking for. Thank you Lilac bakery for making a beautiful delicious cake for us! 😁

I’m from Saskatoon and recently called this bakery in Winnipeg with a simple but special request—and they absolutely went above and beyond. My pregnant sister-in-law had been craving a very specific type of sugar cookie, and this amazing team not only took my request seriously but delivered cookies that were truly phenomenal! Everyone I spoke to on the phone was kind, understanding, and incredibly helpful. You could really feel the care and dedication from the entire team, from the people I talked to over the phone to the bakers who made this special order come to life. I’m so grateful for the kindness, attention to detail, and incredible service. Thank you for making this craving a sweet reality—your cookies and your customer care are both top-tier!

Beyond thrilled to have had Lilac Bakery cupcakes at our wedding! We did their classic snickerdoodle and a custom cherry cupcake with white chocolate buttercream that were to die for! The owner, Chris, is always so friendly at the shop. And Kassey was awesome, coordinated our cupcakes and custom flavour with such ease.

This bakery is a staple in the community. Fresh breads and pastries everyday. The pricing is very affordable. I love the fact they have sugar free options of home made baked goods!!

I just picked up my annual Easter Babka. It is light, fluffy and moist. The best I have had! Still the best bakery in the city.

Ordered a cake slab for 50+ for my daughters bday. Asked for Bavarian filling and got vanilla.(unless the filling has declined that bad) Disappointed as it was the main dessert and it was too late to do anything in the moment. Please triple check next time before an order goes out. Was Really looking forward to it as it was always a hit and better than the grocery store chains.

Unsafe and unclean. Management are unprofessional and allow conditions to become repugnant. I had to walk out and call Manitoba health and agriculture to make them take safety of their customers seriously. I witnessed a baker bleed into hamburger buns (amongst other things) and those buns were sent out to the restaurant. Mold on all equipment. Rats inside the dishwasher.

I'd highly recommend Gunn's Bakery! Locally owned and operated, they consistently deliver top-quality baking with a strong focus on fresh ingredients and friendly service. Whether you're grabbing a quick treat or stocking up for a special occasion, you’ll taste the care in every bite. Check them out today!

Usually great. A phone today call left me waiting for the remainder of my order to be taken. This is not uncommon in current ustomer service situations. A customer on the premises should be given priority over one on the phone. My pret peeve.

UPDATED REVIEW: Our family loves the baked goods at Gunn's bakery. We moved an hour away in 2018, so our visits have decreased. In fact, we haven't gotten anything there since before the pandemic. We were so looking forward to some Gunn's, so I ordered a dozen cream cheese danishes. Opened the box and they looked lovely. However, when I saw the undersides, they were all burned. We have shopped there hundreds of times and this is a first. Really unimpressed at the quality. I do have to say thanks to the person who let us in to pick up the order 5 minutes after closing. My son had his braces put on and the appointment took longer than we expected, so we were a few minutes after closing. Thank you for that! ORIGINAL REVIEW: I love their cream cheese danishes! I moved away several years ago, but I always look forward to going back in to Winnipeg to get some. Wish I could find them somewhere near Steinbach...

✨ 5 Stars! I ordered a custom cake from Jenna Rae Cakes for my daughter’s 30th birthday. I couldn’t be happier with the result. I sent them a photo in what I wanted & they matched it almost exactly to what I was expecting it to look like. The cake itself was moist, the icing was creamy and not too sweet. Their attention to detail and quality was amazing on the flowers they placed on top. Thank you, Jenna Rae Cakes, for making such a special celebration even sweeter! 🎂💕

Alright, listen Jenna Rae Cakes… I wanted to like this place. I really did. You walk in, and it’s like stepping into a damn Pinterest board. Everything’s pastel, sparkly, looks like it was designed by a unicorn with a marketing degree. You’re thinking, “Wow, this is it! This is where dessert dreams come true!” And then you take a bite and boom! Every. Single. Thing. Tastes. The. SAME. I don’t care what you order cupcake, cookie, macaron it’s like they’ve got one giant vat of frosting in the back, and they just keep reshaping it into different forms. You drop fifty bucks, and you basically just bought the same sugar blob in six disguises. And don’t even get me started on the price. Seven bucks for a cupcake? What are you putting in there rent money? You could buy a steak dinner back in the day for that! And of course, they had to put a location at The Forks. Yeah, perfect spot! Let’s drop a luxury cupcake boutique right in the middle of Winnipeg’s sketchiest tourist trap. You’re trying to enjoy your overpriced macaron, and some guy’s out front yelling at a pigeon while another one’s trying to sell you “vintage” sunglasses he found in the river. You’re standing there, cupcake in hand, thinking, “What am I doing with my life? I just paid rent money to eat sugar in a place that smells like weed and goose crap.” I’m telling you, Jenna Rae Cakes is Winnipeg in a nutshell beautiful on the outside, total chaos underneath. Looks like Paris, tastes like déjà vu. Save yourself the trouble skip the $8 glitter biscuit and grab a donut from Robins for a buck. At least there, no one’s trying to charge you luxury prices for a sugar coma.

We were so disappointed with our cake from Jenna Rae Cakes. While it was beautifully decorated and looked stunning, the taste just didn’t live up to the hype. The icing was overwhelmingly sweet, and the cake itself was extremely dry. For the premium price, we expected much better. We’ve heard people rave about Jenna Rae for years and finally decided to order one for a special occasion—but sadly, it didn’t deliver. We ended up throwing most of it away. Honestly, a supermarket cake would’ve tasted better and cost a fraction of the price.

Kaitlyn was an absolute pleasure to work with & the cake Jenna made was stunning - exactly what we wanted. First time 'designing' a cake & Jenna did a great job of bringing it to life. Delivery & set up were seamless. It is a bit pricey - for custom work, it's reasonable, and does lean on the sweeter side, but deliciously so.

I've written reviews previously about Jenna Rae Cakes back in the summer for our 8 year Olds custom deadpool cake (photo below) and for our youngest son's first birthday cake in 2018 which was a custom land before time cake (also below not shown is his birthday cupcake). We just celebrated our youngest son's 4th birthday yesterday and had a custom mickey mouse cake made for him. These cakes are beautiful and delicious! They are incredibly priced for custom work and all the details that go into them. I admit we have tried other bakeries in between as we live so far away (2.5 hours to the closest jenna rae location) and honestly we have been disappointed and have had alot of wasted cake. We have now agreed to make the 5 hour round trip drive for our cakes to be made at Jenna Rae because they're so worth it! The cakes are a perfect size and we NEVER have left overs - which makes me kind of sad because we want more, we will either have to start sizing up our orders or eating less the day of?! lol! Some flavors will be sweeter than others - they're mimicking things like candy/sweets and the non baked good versions are equally as sweet but they're still so good - the deadpool cake was cotton candy - tastes exactly like cotton candy in all its sugary goodness! Their customer service team and store front staff are so friendly and helpful too! I can't say enough good things about Jenna Rae Cakes! Thank you again

I 110% recommend using Jenna Rea Cakes. The customer service is beyond amazing, they helped me out in a bind. Living out of province, the ordering process is so easy and they are so helpful if you have any questions. Not only did they totally exceed my expectations with the short notice but the cake and cupcakes wowed everybody. I couldn’t thank this amazing place enough.

Cute and fancy little shop at the Forks maket. Tried their cupcakes and cookies. The cookies were underwhelming, nothing special and overpriced. The cupcake I tired (salted caramel) was good although a bit too sweet for my taste.

We have to wait for about 25 minutes as other customers were really taking their time chatting and eating their food. We were encouraged to order before we got a table so we had to wait while they're working with our food. The cafe only got 6 tables and some customers even if they're done eating they're taking the time hanging out there. I recommend to call ahead of time to check if there's table available if you don't want to wait. The eggs Benedict was not bad we like that they used scones. I was turned off by too much mustard from the Croque Madam. The egg salad sandwich was okay, I'm not a fan the tomato. The cakes were disappointing but I like the chocolate mousse ball, out of all the dessert we got that's the only one we liked and recommend. I don't recommend the red velvet cake. I find the bread bland but it was okay. It was a hit and miss experience for us.

Bakery items are 5/5! Breakfast menu is about a 3/5 (good, but not their strength). Partial service - order at the counter and find a seat if dining it. Someone will run the food and drinks to your table. Baked goods are where they really shines - so many delicious items. I’d come back for lattes and baked goods on the regular.

Cottage bakery is located on Pembina Highway in Fort Gary. It is an absolutely great place to stop by for lunch or a quick snack. They offer many things, including poutine, fries, burgers, but they specialize in sweets and pastries, including cookies – oatmeal, chocolate chip as well as lemon cake, apple strudel, croissants, and many other pastries. Very high-quality bakery overall. There is seating inside for about 20 as well as an outdoor patio. There is free parking outside and the staff is very friendly. Overall, I highly recommend.

I was so stoked to go here on our recent trip into the city because the food and desserts looked beautiful in the reviews I'd looked at. But none of it was actually tasty. Like I got a mini pie and it was 90% crust and not even good crust. I got a little tiramisu inspired orb and it had an inch thick lump of chocolate in there distracting from the flavors and textures of the marscapone etc. My spouse got a carrot cake he said was strangely bland, worse than grocery store carrot cake. Disappointing. The employees were all very nice and efficient. And a really good thing was that they don't fill the bathroom with chemical fumes like fragrance or deodorizer to hide stink they just ventilate with a nice strong fan (though I think I saw a can of spray so if the person before you uses that, might not be safe after all). If you get migraines, asthma attacks etc from the fumes in most restaurant bathrooms this might be an important enough factor to lure you to Cottage! Clean air is very valuable! And the food's not gross it's just not awesome. I might go back, with lower expectations. OK food and at OK price with no unhealthy fumes, not a bad choice.

Just discovered The Cottage Bakery. As a sweet treat / dessert / all bakery items lover, this bakery is a 10/10. The staff were knowledgeable and really friendly. The atmosphere is variable it could be that nice quiet place to go relax have a coffee & bakery item / read a book / catch up on some work, it could be that really busy place that is 100% worth waiting in line to get what you came for. Some food items we tried on first visit ; *Lemon Meringue - 10/10 amazing taste & texture * Neapolitan - 10/10 WOW * Apple Long Jack - 10/10 - So Tasty * 2 different sugar cookies great for kids * Pecan Tart - Excellent taste / texture They have different breads for sale & coffee available too. If you haven’t given this place a try go and check it out… Thank you Cottage Bakery

Cottage Bakery is hands down one of the best local bakeries in Winnipeg! The moment you walk in, you’re greeted by the smell of freshly baked bread and pastries — it feels like home. Their selection is amazing, from soft, buttery croissants to perfectly baked buns and mouthwatering desserts. The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and take real pride in what they do. You can tell everything is made with care and high-quality ingredients. Their sandwiches and donuts are my personal favorites — always fresh and full of flavor. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee and treat on the go or picking up something special for family or friends, Cottage Bakery never disappoints. It’s a true neighborhood treasure and one of those places that makes you proud to shop local!

I’d recommend this place to anyone! The baking is absolutely incredible, and I genuinely love the food. The staff treat everyone like family, creating such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Ali (the owner) is truly one of a kind, and you can tell how much he cares about both his customers and his team. It’s always busy for good reason, but it’s absolutely worth the wait every time.

I love the freshness of this place! I'm a croissant fan and this place makes amazingly crusty and flakey croissants! They also serve breakfast croissants! The only downsides to this place is that it's open only 5 days of the week. But in some ways it's good because it keeps people craving it!

What a great selection of baked goods! Bright and clean shop, friendly and helpful staff and great tasting goods. My personal favourite is blubbery scones with rosemary. Would never think of it is a good combo and probably wouldn’t try if the girls there didn’t recommend it. Thank you! It’s so yummy!

Building is now listed for sale, so safe to say it's permanently closed. If the original owner reads this: thank you for years of wonderful bread. It's too bad the more recent owners let it go (and didn't communicate in a forthright way to customers about its status and closing). One star really means N/A.

I have been a long time customer of Pennyloaf Bakery. I have found since the change in ownership the quality control and consistency has gone downhill. It is still worth a visit and I still shop there. However, it is no longer my automatic go to for a good loaf of sourdough or pastries. I am not interested in the new product lines and cafe. I also find since the change in ownership, all orders I have called in for pick up have been wrong on arrival.

Pennyloaf is one of my favourite bakeries in the city. They are one of the few places that I have seen with traditional sourdough.

Pennyloaf Bakery has the best sourdough bread I have ever had. It is worth the trip no matter where you live in the city. The cookies are amazing as well, I recommend the chocolate chip. Owner is friendly and outgoing. All around great experience.

The Pennyloaf offers such an amazing selection of delicious breads and pastries. The crust on their bread is delightfully chewy and the loaf itself is consistent between batches with its light and airy middle. They always have such an amazing choice of both savory and sweet options. My two current choices are the vegetarian pocket and the chai scone. Overall my favorite bakery in the city. Update: The bakery seems to have undergone a change. Both in feel and in quality. The bread is still good but the ambience and the service has gone downhill. The pastries also seem to be more dry and not up to the quality as before. They've launched more products such as: croutons, meats, sandwiches, coffee, etc. This change in products also feels like they're trying to be a little bit of everything rather than excelling at one thing.

We ordered a social package from Harvest for our recent wedding social. Everything was excellent — the Winnipeg-style rye is perfectly SOFT — and the price per person was very reasonable. We ordered for 200 and had some leftovers. The portion per person is clearly generous. The ordering process was easy, the pickup was smooth, and they packaged all the bread, meats, and cubed cheeses well so they were easy to put on platters. The reusable bags provided to carry everything was a nice added touch. We'll definitely get further use out of those. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Harvest to anyone looking for tasty and classic Manitoba social food.

This is by far the best Bakery in Winnipeg. Really great bagels, Monday is the best day to get them as they are on sale. Lol. Always the best selection of fresh breads and the best cinnamon buns. I have been an customer for over 40 years and never get tired of the aroma inside. I have friends that live in BC and they always go there and stock up and take a suitcase full back with them.

My son ordered a social package from Harvest for their recent wedding social. Excellent social food package — the Winnipeg-style rye was fantastic. They ordered for 250 for a crowd of 300ish and had some leftovers. We should have ordered more cheese but everything else was more then enough. They had lots of bread leftover and a pack of salami. Bonus for the leftover bread cause we loved it and now have some in the freezer to enjoy later. Nice bonus, they pack everything into reusable bags to carry everything, Highly recommend Harvest Bakery to anyone looking for tasty, classic Manitoba social food.

We ordered two trays of sandwiches, cheese and dainties. The dainties and cheese were good, but the sandwiches were gross, too much mayo (some sandwiches were dripping with mayo) and the lettuce was wilted and brown. We had so much left over because no one would eat them, what a waste of money.

Friendly staff, and great selection of fresh buns. We shared half of each sandwich. We really enjoyed the Italian sub, but found the roast beef quite fatty and sort of bland. Potato salad was great.

I was hosting a backyard event for a special occasion. Harvest Bakery was able to make me a custom image cake that blew my expectations. Not only did it look great, it tasted wonderful. I was also looking for sausage buns. Right when I walked into the bakery, the buns (a large verity) were sitting right there waiting for me. They were a hit with the bbq’ed sausages. Got so many compliments on the bread. Will be shopping and doing all my custom image cakes with them in the future.

Good selection, a little pricey but it is a small store with great staff so it makes it worth it.

Breakfast croissant was an interesting tasty take with the layers crisp flaky and buttery. The custard filled ones weren't crispy and flaky (likely the custard & possibly time since it's been filled), and they didn't skimp on the filling, which is a bit much overpowering the pastry - still tasty though. Had a drip coffee which was surprisingly good. The sourdough is similar to other Winnipeg bakeries but found the crust too tough and chewy. The crum had a good flavour and an airy texture. Overall a place to check out!

Very friendly service although I went in to grab their special which was already sold out when I came in. I bought a regular croissant and tasted really great. Flaky, lot of layers, good exterior and interior texture and tasted great. They also have breakfast options and sourdough breads

Gato Bakery has a cozy, inviting atmosphere, and I had high hopes for the menu since everything in the webite and FB looked so tempting. We arrived around 3:45 PM, just 15 minutes before closing, so that might have affected our experience. The croissants were just average, but I think it was due to the limited selection at the end of the day. We ordered the almond croissant, vegan sourdough croissant, and a danish. The prices are decent, and there’s a convenient parking area right beside the shop. The lady at the cashier was really helpful and accommodating, which made the visit pleasant. I plan to return during their earlier hours to try more of their pastries .

9.5/10 If you ask me for a hidden gem bakery+cafe shop, you best believe I will mention this bakeshop alongside others. It's an easily overlooked bakeshop across Sargent Ave. that's been in operation for 4 years—and I've just known about it this year. It's most likely because they have a inconspicuous sign that is pretty much invisible to me and many others. It's a sufficiently small place with seating for 2-3 groups or 6 single seating overlooking the window facing the road. The service was friendly and inviting, while adding a touch of mystery and excitement. The atmosphere was good, though not as exceptional as Cafe Nul across the intersection. Overall, it's a shop I would go to every once in a while, and definitely a must-visit for pastry lovers!

Amazing sourdough bakery. Definitely European crust on the sourdough. Not inexpensive but high quality. Many sophisticated flavor options. Beautiful breads and croissants. The fruit and nut sourdough was too hard to stop eating. The vegan potato croissant was an amazing savory croissant. Definitely recommend.

Highly recommend this bakery and cafe that specializes in sourdough creations using sustainably-sourced, high quality and premium ingredients. Their hot cross buns (got during Easter Sunday) were good too and not too sweet like the typical hot cross buns I’ve tasted. Can’t wait to try their other breads and pastries and desserts. I’m not a Vegan but they offer Vegan-friendly selections.

One of the best pastry/bakery shop in the city! Many vegan options available and all tastes amazing.