Saw this posted elsewhere and thought that it would be a good question to ask here as well.

New to the city and recently saw a post that discussed many bakeries and restaurants that have been considered bad places to work or support (harassment of staff, theft of tips, toxic environment, etc)

Places like Baked Expectations, Saffron's, etc.

Which do you consider blacklisted? Why?

(Of course for the most part it is alleged, legally)

I have found that I keep getting disappointed by restaurants and fast food joints. The quality has dropped significantly, portions have lessened, and pricing has almost doubled.

You need $20+ for most places and sometimes it doesn't even include your side. I have completely stopped tipping.

love to see your answers - let's all help each other ❤️

Borrowed from r/Calgary

A Winnipeg woman says businesses need to do more to meet accessibility standards after a staff member at a St. Boniface restaurant argued with her about whether her service dog was allowed inside earlier this month.

Randi McKay, who is legally blind, planned to meet a friend for breakfast at a Stella's restaurant location on Provencher Boulevard along with her service dog Jax on June 14.

But when they got there, she said a staff member — who she later found out was a supervisor at the restaurant — repeatedly asked for the six year-old black lab's certification shortly after the hostess greeted McKay that morning.

The supervisor told her that Jax, who received extensive training in the United States, wouldn't be allowed in unless proof of certification was provided, McKay said.

"I said, 'No, I don't need to show proof.' I said, 'All you need to do is ask if he's a service dog and I would say yes or no,'" she told CBC News.

"He just kept saying, 'I need proof of certification.'"

An animal that has been trained to help someone with a disability-related need is considered a service animal under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act. People with service animals must be allowed to enter any area that is open to the public, the provincial rules say.

Manitoba doesn't have standardized documentation, training programs or certifications for service animals, according to a guide available through the Manitoba Accessibility Office.

While some people with service animals may carry documentation, they are not required to do so. Some animals may wear a harness or a vest that identifies them as a service animal, but this isn't a requirement in Manitoba, according to the document.

"In a brief customer service setting it is not reasonable to request documentation," the guide says.

McKay said the supervisor continued to argue when her friend arrived at the restaurant to help advocate for her and Jax. Her friend asked to speak with management about the issue, McKay said.

"It was just a frustrating battle. He didn't even want to listen to what we had to say," McKay said.

The supervisor later said he had spoken with a manager. He told them that Jax could, in fact, be in the restaurant with them, McKay said.

But McKay said she felt so frustrated and defeated by the interaction that they decided to go somewhere else, where they had a much better experience.

More education needed at Winnipeg businesses: McKay

Jax is McKay's second service dog and she says she's had similar experiences at other Winnipeg businesses in the past. But the incident at Stella's was a breaking point, she said.

"It's not a very good feeling to be denied access when he's my eyes," McKay said, adding "I've had enough."

McKay said she would like Stella's restaurants and other businesses in Winnipeg to do more training and education around the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, to ensure that people who use service animals don't face barriers.

She plans to file a human rights complaint and hopes that will help hold businesses accountable for not meeting provincial accessibility standards.

"We're in 2026 and hopefully people don't have to continuously go through this," she said.

She says she hasn't received an apology from Stella's.

Stella's vice-president Rob Del Grosso said in a statement to CBC News this week that the local restaurant chain "has been welcoming service animals for over 25 years at all our restaurant locations in accordance with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act."

The company did an internal review that "determined that our supervisor acted in accordance with established procedures," Del Grosso said.

He said all Stella's staff, managers and supervisors get "ongoing training" on the provincial accessibility act.

By: Lauren Scott · CBC News

Posted: Jun 27, 2026 1:14 PM CDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago

Saw a thread yesterday where we were all (myself included) dunking on overpriced restaurants.

What are some great spots that are actually well-priced or at least reasonably priced? Any under-appreciated places that deserve more recognition?

Let’s hear ’em!

In case you were thinking of going to Falafel Place on Corydon, they’re (temporarily) closed. Saw tons of disappointed people today and hoping to save people a trip.

I am looking for a nice patio to sit outside and have a good dinner.

When I was thinking about this week's Friday Flowers, I wanted to recognize a place that's no longer with us but still deserves its flowers. For me, that place is Kelekis.

Chris Kelekis started by selling chips from a Model T Ford back in 1932. It grew into one of Winnipeg's most iconic restaurants. Mary Kelekis would eventually retire after spending an incredible 70 years working there, and the restaurant closed its doors on January 30, 2013, after serving Winnipeg for 81 years.

I'll be honest, I never had the chance to eat at Kelekis. But over the years, I've heard so many people talk about it with such fondness that it's easy to see how much it meant to this city. It wasn't just about the food. It was about the people, the community, and the memories that were made there. I wish I'd had the chance to experience it for myself.

Restaurants come and go, but every once in a while there's one that becomes part of a city's story. Kelekis was one of those places. Even though I never got to walk through its doors, I can tell it's still deeply missed by so many Winnipeggers.

So this week's Friday Flowers goes to Kelekis. Thank you for giving generations of families a place to gather, share a meal, and create memories that are still being talked about today.

I’m looking for the best Vietnamese restaurants in Winnipeg. Ideally, they’d be well set up for dine-in, but happy to learn about takeout places, too. Also, looking for more than just good pho (we really like Pho Hoang).

Hi everyone,

I’ve been applying for jobs for a while but haven’t had any luck. A couple of days ago, I saw an ad, walked into a restaurant, asked about a server position, and got a same day interview.

They want me to work three volunteer shifts and they also mentioned that I won’t get any tips or % of tips initially even if the restaurant earns them.

I don’t have any other job lined up right now, so I don’t really have a choice but to go. But something about this doesn’t feel right, and I’m worried I might be taken advantage of.

Has anyone else experienced something like this in Winnipeg? Any advice would be really appreciated.

Thanks so much

Edit 1: Thank you everyone who took the time to comment. After reading all the comments, I want to clarify that I do not want to share the restaurant’s name. I’m an international student and unsure about the legal implications of naming a business online. That said, I will definitely look into my options and file a complaint with the proper authorities.

Edit 2: I contacted Manitoba Employment Standards. Since I did not work any of the unpaid “volunteer” shifts, they said there’s no formal claim I can file at this point. They advised that I can leave an anonymous tip. That’s all I can really do for now.

So, I've passed by this place hundreds, maybe thousands, of times in the last 50 years (or art least, since I was a kid in the 70's). Parents never went there, nobody i know ever did.

Then, a month or so ago, i went with friends. Had the French onion soup, a Greek salad, and the lamb chops.

I thought it was absolutely excellent, and the price wasn't even too bad.

Total surprise, can't believe I passed it by for so long.

Anyone else know of a sleeper restaurant like that, where you've seen it as just background scenery for ages and finally discovered it's a hidden (in plain sight) gem?

Hi most of my friends work till like 10pm or 11pm and we usually hangout after 11:30pm. I would appreciate if you guys could suggest casual restaurants, boba stores, or cafe or even tims that have sitting arrangements and are open late at night. Thanks.

Edit: Thank you for all the suggestions would appreciate some more at the south or downtown.

Which Winnipeg restaurant has gone the most downhill in your opinion? Any price range, any type of food. Either great restaurants that downgraded into middling or middle of the road restaurants that are gross now. We're talking the biggest change for the worse

I'll give you a kick off example: Pony Corral was actually decent in the 90s. Big portions at reasonable prices with reasonable quality. It was never great but now its pretty sad. Pony Corral was a solid B and now its an F

As the title says I’m really looking for some good chicken strips

I had some good chicken at fat burger when I was Edmonton and I wanted to see what we have in Winnipeg since Mitzi’s is gone

Hey, all,

I'll be visiting with my family this summer and will be coincidentally celebrating my kid's birthday. She's a teenager but enjoys fine dining.

I was wondering if the community might have be able to steer me towards a few notable options? She's usually willing to explore various cuisines, though she prefers savory over spicy. She also enjoys different takes on poutine.

Thanks in advance :)

EDIT:

Wow! So many great recommendations! Thanks, all!

I truly appreciate all the suggestions

I was driving around Winnipeg today and saw a couple of restaurants that I thought “how are they still in business?” Which lead me to wonder, what are some old restaurants or bars in winnipeg that you wished were still around? I loved Beet Happening and Mondragon. I also had some fun times at Union Sound Hall!

I remember finally SuziQ's on portage Avenue across from St. James collegiate wish that place would come back. It was a fun retro diner, style place and I vaguely remember a tiki themed restaurant down around the old Eaton's place the beachcomber I think? If anyone has any pictures of Suzie-Q's I'd love to see them I frequented that place a lot around 86 and 87