Not to be outdone by some of Canada's larger cities,
Winnipeg boasts its share of delectable organic options for diners and culinary
enthusiasts. Located in the heart of the Canadian prairie, Winnipeg is
surrounded by some of our best arable land, and as a result some of the best food
out of the ground doesn't have to travel far to get on a plate.
The Tallest
Poppy
631 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
(204) 957-1708
Open for breakfast and lunch, the Tallest Poppy is
the undisputed king of local organic options in the Winnipeg metropolitan area.
They use the word "love" ubiquitously to describe the care they put
into their food. They utilize free run eggs and meats raised ethically at local
farms and are also active members within their community.
Mondragon
Bookstore and Coffeehouse
91 Albert Street
Winnipeg Manitoba,
Canada
(204) 946-5241
Organized as a
"participatory" workplace with no manager or staff hierarchy, Mondragon
is a bookstore and café where what needs to get done, gets done. They offer
vegan cuisine made with all natural and organic ingredients as well as fairly
traded ingredients. They are radical thinkers and very ethically and
ecologically conscious. Their website is worth checking out just to read about
how they discuss food politics. They also have an organic grocer on site.
Fusion Grill
550 Academy Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
(204) 489-6963
Open since 1996 on the foundation of serving food
honestly, Fusion Grill offers a menu that has gone to great lengths to gather
the best locally sourced ingredients. They trust where they get their
ingredients to be the very best even mentioning who catches the fish by name.
Fresh Cafe
775 Corydon Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
(240) 221-5775
Open for breakfast and lunch, Fresh Cafe uses locally
grown ingredients as well as in-house butchering and preparation. They also have
an extensive juice bar offering fresh juice, shakes, and smoothies.
Boon Burger
Cafe
79 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
(204) 415-1391
Boon Burger isn't your typical burger joint; it's
100% vegan. They also offer organic loose leaf teas.
