I go to Tim's lots. This is by far the best Tim's in Winnipeg…read more The food is always fresh, they have a great manager, very clean, lots of long term staff and a shout out to Carla! Stay away from the Tim's on 255 Maryland. My understanding is that they are both owned by the same guy, but 255 is a terrible location. Insane parking lot and bad drive thru. This location 1146 portage has the best drive thru. Even if the lineup is 20 cars deep you will have your coffee in just a few minutes.

Tiny. Crowded. Delicious…read more This is definitely the hot spot (or any other Tim Horton's) for the nightly crowd. The clientele range from young to old. Coffee is superb, prices are acceptable, portions aren't American-over-the-top, they're actually quite satisfying, pastries are abundant and fresh and they actually have a wide selection of hot teas. I totally dig that. I'd pick Tim Horton's any day over Starbucks.

Horrible and rude staff. We got there and put our stuff down and was told to leave if we were not…read moreplanning on buying anything when I had already bought a latte. He told us that we occupied a whole table and if we didn't plan on buying anything, he might as well close down the store. Not the experience we were expecting on our first time going. Very disappointing!

Recently, Winnipeg is definitely going through it's slew of independent coffee houses. So lucky for…read moreall of us who enjoy coffee and want an alternative to Starbucks and a desire to support local independent businesses. Parlour Coffee on Main Street was pretty much the first onto the scene last year with it's gourmet coffee and ultra minimalistic interior design. MAKE / Coffee + Stuff opened in Dec '12, is a very modern, sleek and minimalistic coffeehouse that looks more like a modern art space than coffee hangout. But that's probably because the owner is an environmental design instructor at U of M's faculty of architecture. The place is a bit hidden unless you are looking for it as it's in the same strip as Kristina's on Corydon. This place is situated within a few steps of Starbucks and Second Cup on Corydon. The space is completely white, with design books lined along the left side, several wood crate like coffee tables, a few minimalistic chairs, hanging industrial lights in a space that's both raw yet designed. The espresso counter in the back of the space has a small and focused menu: espresso, latte, cappucino, mocha, americano, slow drip and san pellegrino. Espressos are $2.50, lattes are $4 and mochas are $4.50 and are served in one size. I would hazard to guess that the mocha I had was maybe 250 ml or a short in Starbucks world. I like smaller sized coffees but for those who love grandes and such, it might seem like you're not getting as much drink. It wasn't my favourite mocha but the did use freshly grated callebaut chocolate. The espresso grind felt a bit dark and was not as smooth as I prefer. But coffee is such a subjective drink so I'd go back and try a slow drip to give this place another try. Nonethless, the best part of this space is the concept behind the coffee house - which is to support the local design community. It's meant to be a hub for not only the local design culture but for others to engage with the art by being a retail and exhibition venue. Apparently, designers work the espresso bar at MAKE.

Tip: The bubble tea toppings are extensive. I saw purple rice and various popping balls on the…read moremenu. I had spent some time in St. James one afternoon, which included visiting Dollarama. This dollar store has taken over from where Office Depot used to be. Across from Dollarama was this Happy Lemon bubble tea store. I hadn't seen a Happy Lemon store in eons. A Yelp GTA experience drew my attention to the one in Vaughan, near Vaughan Mills. This franchise did not do well in Ontario and has since shuttered all its stores in the greater Toronto area. It was nice seeing that Happy Lemon was thriving in Winnipeg. It was a hot day. I was in need of some hydration, so I walked over to get some bubble tea. I got to see the mascot again. She was cool. Staff were friendly. I asked the man what drink sizes were available. Large is the smallest size. XL is next, which is a litre. There's also a two-litre size, but it depends on the type of drink that you are getting. I ordered an XL watermelon green tea with rainbow jelly and less ice. Sadly, I couldn't adjust the sugar. The man was too preoccupied with his conversation with his peer that he first charged me for a large. I paid with a credit card by tapping. I then looked at the receipt and realized that he made a mistake. I had to tap again to now upgrade to an extra large. It didn't take long for my drink to be made. It looked so pretty when it was handed to me. I thanked both folks and headed to my vehicle with a fairly hefty drink. The watermelon green tea was extremely refreshing and cold. I would have liked this drink less sweet. However, it wasn't gross. It was the natural sweetness of the watermelon coupled with the chewy rainbow jelly that made me forget about the sweetness after a minute. The toppings list was extensive. It had your regular salted cheese, various popping boba, and lychee jelly. You could also get cream puffs, various popping balls (kiwi, pineapple, and passionfruit). crystal jelly ball, coffee jelly, purple rice, and more. I felt like my eyeballs were getting bigger as I continued to read the list. One word: Wow! This store makes bubble waffles. The flavours are vast, from Oreo, to blueberry. There was plenty of parking at this plaza when I was here. I loved my drink. I'd return for more when I'm in the area again. (267)

I ordered the Jasmine Green Tea lemonade with honey and the chocolate puff milk tea with boba. The…read morefirst tea drink was delicious, refreshing and a thirst quencher! I could taste that real brewed in a tea bag leaves in the Jasmine green tea lemonade drink. The honey added made it sweet and perfect! Maybe my stomach was just sensitive today but the chocolate puff milk tea with boba made my stomach queasy. Maybe it was the type of milk they used or the sugar but I had a hard time finishing it. It still tasted pretty good but the chocolate taste wasn't as authentic or sweet like the chocolate I am used to. The staff people were super friendly and knowledgeable. I needed their help with something and helpful they were! Thx guys! I can't wait to add more stamps on my Happy Lemon Card, 10 stamps equals a free drink! Oh and on Thursday they automatically give you a large for the price of a medium drink.

Tip: The fruit teas have tapioca included in the price…read more Cha House is a bubble tea chain. I've been to the one at CF Polo Park and loved the watermelon slush. While walking around St. Vital Centre yesterday, I came across this Cha House and felt like getting a drink. This bubble tea place is around the corner from entrance 5. I was the only customer there at around 4:30 pm. I am a fruit tea person. I went with the butterfly pea tea. It's consists of lemonade, butterfly pea, and pearls. The place also loads whatever fruit is available, so I got raspberries. It comes in a single size. It looked like a large to me. My drink was $5.75 before taxes. If you're looking for cheap, yummy bubble tea, you want to come here. I got less ice. I wanted to try this tea at its normal sugar level. It took no time for my drink to be ready. I thanked the woman who made it, shook my tea up without even thinking about taking a photo (it was pretty with three different layered colours happening), speared it with my straw, and went to town sipping it. I actually sat down to enjoy it. There were a few comfy seats steps away for me to lounge and enjoy it. I loved it. I went with less ice. Yet, it was still an icy cold drink. This tea was sweeter than I usually take it, but it was still fine. The tapioca was chewy and enjoyable. I still feel like it was a steal to have tapioca included in the drink. The lemonade wasn't overly tart. You could still taste it. I enjoyed the raspberries in this drink. They complimented the lemonade nicely and provided a nice textural contrast. I'd get this drink again. The watermelon slushie that I had a year ago was excellent, too. This place uses fresh fruit, which is a plus. I like Cha House. There's one more location at Kildonan Place that I need to visit to complete my trifecta. The teas are yummy and refreshing. Winnipeg is lucky to have this franchise. (229)

Very friendly staff, great in house roasted coffee with plenty of different roast selections and…read moreflavors to choose from. Overall a sweet local coffee bar. 'Monday special' is a bonus as well. $10 per pound of ground or whole bean coffee. You can pre order so they have you're order ready for you when you arrive. Espresso junction offers free unlimited wifi with a small purchase. Unbeatable views from any seat in this cafe. You've got the center skating rink in the winter and endless people watching In the summer. Great place to also grab a coffee and head out for a walk around the forks. I really enjoy this cafe. The menu is decently priced compared to big chains. They use and support local bakeries with their food selection. Ive been coming to espresso junction for my coffee needs for over 3 years now and will remain a customer for years to come. Hint: try their London fog (never had a better one anywhere else) or their after 8 hot chocolate. So tasty!

My favourite location for getting fresh coffee beans. Despite being at the heart of the Forks,…read moreprices are very reasonable, if you know a little secret: shop for beans on Mondays when a pound of freshly roasted beans costs only $9. You can also ask about frequent buyer card (if they still have it) for even more savings. They roast their coffee in house, and large number of patrons guarantees that it is always fresh. I also recently discovered that you can pre-order your beans in advance. The advantage, ones you know what type of beans you like, is that you'll have your favourite beans ready for you even if they don't have it in roasted stock. Let's say you like their "cowboy" blend and want to buy it, sometimes you'll show up and they're fresh out. Now if you pre-order your blend, they'll roast a small batch just for you. Note: I'm reviewing this place for their coffee beans *only*. I prefer my home made cup of coffee to pretty much any cafe I've tried.

I love their soup with bun with it plus cinnamon buns!!!…read more Their cinnamon buns have their own unique taste which only adds to how delicious they are .

The place has a lot of classic and interesting cinnamon desserts and treats available. My cheesy…read morebun was filling and delectable. The blue raspberry lemonade drink was refreshing and uniquely tasty. The place has room to improve but I definitely see a bright future ahead. I can't wait to see this place blossom.

The bubble teas here are super affordable and tasty. The fruit teas are made with real fruits and…read moreseasonal flavors come and go so be sure to try something that catches your interest! I only wish that they had an extra large size because I could drink these bubble teas all day. I have not tried the meal options like Banh Mi sandwiches yet but I want to. The pastries they have are delicious though. I really liked my thick lemon glazed bread slice. The cashier is very pretty and nice. This little Tea & Coffee house is super well decorated. I love all the real plants everywhere and the nice little tables and stools inviting people to sit down. Charming and cool this place is!

I go to The Daily Grind weekly. The staff are fabulous. They are friendly, efficient and very…read morehelpful. The food is great, whether it's a treat or a salad or sandwich. It's all yummy. It is a lovely place to visit. it's bright with lots of windows. They decorate it with seasonal themes. I just love it

Still a great place for coffee! Soups and sandwiches are…read morefantastic. Love the baked goods. The staff are a treat here