A small strip mall space on South Osborne plays host to Park Line Coffee, a friendly neighbourhood coffee shop amped up with mod furnishings, local art on the walls and sweet offerings from nearby bakeries. Offers a full range of espresso drinks including a range of sweet syrups for flavoured lattes and cappuccinos.
Location: 685 Osborne St, 204-421-8383
This West End spot is part cafe, part playground. Catering to young families, Scout Coffee + Tea usually offers a spot for parents and caregivers to chat over a hot drink while kids play. Drip coffee and espresso drinks are made with beans from local roaster Black Pearl Coffee. The menu also features smoothies and baked goods from local bakeries.
Location: 1199 Rothesay St, 204-504-4005
This well-styled cafe offers a calm oasis with bright, light decor touched with greenery and beautifully executed coffee drinks. Serves coffee from Canadian roasters like Phil & Sebastian and 49th Parallel. Thom Bargen is a perfect pit stop for a daily caffeine pick-me-up.
Location: 64 Sherbrook St, 204-284-0031; 250 Kennedy St, 204-284-0031; 743 Corydon Ave, 204-284-0031
The Italian specialty food store remains open, with reduced hours. In a chic, well-stocked grocery shop, De Luca’s boasts an in-house bakery, butcher and kitchen turning out daily specials. Pick up freshly roasted, exquisite Italian espresso and flavoured coffee syrups, or take away a traditional cappuccino, latte, or Americano.
Location: 950 Portage Ave, 204-774-7617
Italian bakery, wine shop, and specialty food emporium Piazza de Nardi is a one-stop shop for Italian and Mediterranean specialties. Grab a pastry and a freshly brewed espresso drink from the coffee counter for a quick hit of la dolce vita into your day.
Location: 1360 Taylor Ave, 204-982-9461
Many of the city’s boutique coffee shops offer online ordering, often with free local delivery. Order beans, filters and brewing accessories to master the art of brewing a perfect cuppa at home from Cafe Postal, Fools + Horses, Parlour or Little Sister Coffee Maker.
