BEST OF FOOD 2023 is live! Nominate your favourites!
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BREAKFAST
Best Basic Breakfast
Nicky’s Cafe
1005 8th Ave. 306-757-3222 nickys.ca
2nd: Fresh & Sweet
3rd: The Mercury
Runner-up: Mr. Breakfast
Best Fancy Breakfast
Skye Cafe and Bistro
2903 Powerhouse Dr. 306-352-7593 skyecafeandbistro.com
2nd: Breakfast Bistro
3rd: Hotel Saskatchewan
Runners-up: Fresh & Sweet, Cora
Best Chain Breakfast
Cora
4634 Gordon Rd. 306-585-2672 #100 2075 Prince of Wales Dr. 306-525-2672 chezcora.com
2nd: Denny’s
3rd: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Runners-up: Smitty’s, A&W
Best Breakfast Sandwich
McDonald’s
2nd: Country Corner Donuts
3rd: Fresh & Sweet
Best Omelettes
Breakfast Bistro
3215 Quance St. 306-206-1811 breakfastbistro.ca
2nd: Nicky’s Cafe
3rd: Roots Kitchen + Bar
Runner-up: Smitty’s
Best Eggs Benedict
Breakfast Bistro
3215 Quance St. 306-206-1811 breakfastbistro.ca
2nd: Skye Cafe and Bistro
3rd: Roots Kitchen + Bar
Runner-up: K Family Kitchen
Best Hash Browns
Nicky’s Cafe
1005 8th Ave. 306-757-3222 nickys.ca
2nd: Breakfast Bistro
3rd: Roots Kitchen + Bar
Runner-up: Smitty’s
Best Pancakes
Fresh & Sweet
2500 Victoria Ave. 306-751-22331 freshandsweetyqr.com
2nd: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
3rd: Denny’s
Runners-up: Skye Cafe and Bistro, Smitty’s
Best Waffles
Fresh & Sweet
2500 Victoria Ave. 306-751-2233 freshandsweetyqr.com
2nd: Skye Cafe and Bistro
3rd: Breakfast Bistro
Runner-up: Smitty’s
COFFEE & TEA
Best Coffee Shop
Brewed Awakening
Four Locations brewedawakening.com
2nd: The Everyday Kitchen
3rd: Stone’s Throw
Runner-up: Naked Bean
Best Cup of Coffee
Brewed Awakening
Four Locations brewedawakening.com
2nd: 33 1/3 Coffee Roasters
3rd: Stone’s Throw
Runner-up: The Green Spot
Best Chai
13th Avenue Food and Coffee House
3136 13th Ave. 306-522-3111
2nd: Stone’s Throw
3rd: Elle’s Cafe
Runner-up: 33 1/3 Coffee Roasters
Best Fancy Hot Beverages
Stone’s Throw
1101 C Kramer Blvd. 306-949-1404 stonesthrowcoffeecollective.ca
2nd: Starbucks
3rd: Elle’s Cafe
Runner-up: Core Coffee
Best Coffee Roasters
33 1/3 Coffee Roasters
3008 13th Ave. 306-539-5733 33coffee.ca
2nd: The Green Spot
3rd: Caliber Coffee Roasters
Best Tea Store
Cuppa’T
2732 13th Ave. 306-352-4411 cuppatteas.com
Runners-up: none
FAST FOOD
Best Fast Food Restaurant
Five Guys
4666 Gordon Rd. 306-352-5545 2531 Quance St. 306-569-5555 fiveguys.ca
2nd: A&W
3rd: McDonald’s
Runners-up: Wendy’s, Burger King
Best Sandwiches
Italian Star Deli
1611 Victoria Ave. 306-757-6733 italianstardeli.com
2nd: 1205 Bakery & Deli
3rd: Elle’s Cafe
Best Subs
Milu
2065 Prince of Wales Dr. 306-352-2077 639 Victoria Ave. 306-352-6458 milu.ca
2nd: Subway
3rd: Mr. Sub
Best Wraps
Prairie Donair
Seven Locations prairiedonair.com
2nd: Zam Zam Wraps
3rd: Fresh & Sweet
Best Burgers (Local)
Bushwakker
2206 Dewdney Ave. 306-359-7276 bushwakker.com
2nd: The Mercury
3rd: Bonzzini’s
Runner-up: YQR Burgers
Best Burgers (Chain)
Five Guys
4666 Gordon Rd. 306-352-5545 2531 Quance St. 306-569-5555 fiveguys.ca
2nd: A&W
3rd: Fuddruckers
Runner-up: Fat Burger
Best Chicken Burgers
Beaks Chicken
436 Dewdney Ave. 306-522-2325 beakschicken.com
2nd: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
3rd: A&W
Best Veggie Burgers
13th Avenue Food and Coffee House
3136 13th Ave. 306-522-3111
2nd: Bushwakker
3rd: A&W
Best Fries (Local)
Bushwakker
2206 Dewdney Ave. 306-359-7276 bushwakker.com
2nd: The Mercury
3rd: Fresh Carnival
Best Fries (Chain)
McDonald’s
2nd: Five Guys
3rd: Earls
Best Poutine
Coney Island Poutine
4908 Dewdney Ave. 306-206-1711 coneyislandpoutine.com
2nd: Leopold’s Tavern
3rd: Fresh Carnival
Best Fried Chicken
Beaks Chicken
436 Dewdney Ave. 306-522-2325 beakschicken.com
2nd: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
3rd: Mary Brown’s
Runner-up: KFC
STARTERS & MAINS
Best Soup
Bushwakker
2206 Dewdney Ave. 306-359-7276 bushwakker.com
2nd: Industrial Park Cafe
3rd: Elle’s Cafe
Best Salads
Skye Cafe and Bistro
2903 Powerhouse Dr. 306-352-7593 skyecafeandbistro.com
2nd: Houston Pizza
3rd: Bushwakker
Runner-up: Roots Kitchen + Bar
Best Wings
Bonzzini’s
4634 Albert St. 306-586-3553 bonzzinisregina.com
2nd: Leopold’s Tavern
3rd: Bushwakker
Runner-up: Tommy’s Speakeatery
Best Nachos
Bushwakker
2206 Dewdney Ave. 306-359-7276 bushwakker.com
2nd: Agave Authentic Mexican Grill
3rd: Leopold’s Tavern
Runners-up: The Canadian Brewhouse, Tommy’s Speakeatery
Best Calamari
Greko’s
4424 Albert St. 306-584-3646 grekosrestaurant.com
2nd: Copper Kettle
3rd: Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar
Best Steak (Local)
Golf’s
1945 Victoria Ave. 306-525-5808 golfssteakhouseregina.com
2nd: The Diplomat
3rd: Memories
Runners-up: The Cottage, Tommy’s Speakeatery
Best Steak (Chain)
The Keg
4625 Albert St. 306-585-1717 2515 Dewdney Ave. 306-352-9691 kegsteakhouse.com
2nd: Chop Steakhouse & Bar
3rd: Mr. Mikes
Best Barbecue
Prairie Smoke & Spice
1267 Osler St. 306-502-5360 prairiebbq.com
2nd: Smokin’ Okies
Best Tacos
Agave Authentic Mexican Grill
909 Albert St. 306-924-0111 agavegrill.ca
2nd: Chachalacas
3rd: Taco Time
Runner-up: Gringos / Tommy’s Speakeatery
Best Perogies
Peg’s Kitchen
1653 Park St. 306-781-2830 pegskitchen.com
2nd: Kith & Kin / Pile O’ Bones Brewing
Best Butter Chicken
Caraway Grill
1625 Broad St. 306-522-4243 2072 Aurora Blvd. 306-543-0333 carawaygrill.com
2nd: Ginger Garlic
3rd: Tamarind
Best Noodle Bowls
Viet-Thai
2080 Albert St. 306-569-3833 vietthairestaurant.com
2nd: Milu
3rd: Angkor Southeast Asian Delight
Runners-up: Ngoc Van, Quan Ngon
Best Sushi
Hachi Sushi
2135 Albert St. 306-525-1768 hachisushiregina.ca
2nd: Miso Ya
3rd: Orange Izakaya
Runner-up: Let’s Sushi
PIZZA
Best Basic Pizza
Houston Pizza
Five Locations houstonpizza.ca
2nd: Red Swan
3rd: Western Pizza
Runners-up: Sparky’s, Trifon’s Pizza, Tommy’s Speakeatery
Best Gourmet Pizza
Copper Kettle
1953 Scarth St. 306-525-3545 thecopperkettle.online
2nd: Houston Pizza
3rd: Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
Runner-up: Bushwakker
Best Thin-Crust Pizza
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
1881 Scarth St. 306-789-0011 2005 Prince of Wales Dr. 306-347-4992 famoso.ca
2nd: Red Swan
3rd: Peaks
Best Chain Pizza
Houston Pizza
Five Locations houstonpizza.ca
2nd: Western Pizza
3rd: Red Swan
Runners-up: Trifon’s Pizza, Pizza Hut, Domino’s Pizza
Best Delivery Pizza
Houston Pizza
Five Locations houstonpizza.ca
2nd: Western Pizza
3rd: Red Swan
Runners-up: Domino’s, Sparky’s
RESTAURANTS
Best Restaurant
Bushwakker
2206 Dewdney Ave. 306-359-7276 bushwakker.com
2nd: Grekos’
3rd: Skye Cafe and Bistro
Runners-up: Avenue, Roots Kitchen + Bar, Homestead Bar À Vin, Luna
Best New Restaurant
Dojo Ramen
1970 Hamilton St. 306-525-2929 grassrootsrestaurantgroup.ca
2nd: Kith & Kin / Pile O’ Bones Brewing
3rd: Hampton Hub
Runner-up: Momentum Cafe
Best Budget Dining
Milu
2065 Prince of Wales Dr. 306-352-2077 639 Victoria Ave. 306-352-6458 milu.ca
2nd: Western Pizza
3rd: Chappy’s
Best Fine Dining
Avenue
100-2201 11th Ave. 306-525-1919 grassrootsrestaurantgroup.ca
2nd: Memories
3rd: The Diplomat
Runners-up: Golf’s, Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar, Homestead Bar À Vin
Best Romantic Dining
Lakeshore
1350 23rd Ave. 306-584-3780 lakeshorerestaurant.ca
2nd: Avenue
3rd: Homestead Bar À Vin
Best Lunch Restaurant
Bushwakker
2206 Dewdney Ave. 306-359-7276 bushwakker.com
2nd: The Mercury
3rd: Fresh & Sweet
Runners-up: Skye Cafe and Bistro, Roots Kitchen + Bar
Best Vegetarian Restaurant
13th Avenue Food and Coffee House
3136 13th Ave. 306-522-3111
2nd: Skye Cafe and Bistro
3rd: Hampton Hub
Best Hidden Gem
Ginger Garlic Nepalese
230 Winnipeg St. 306-949-9393 gingergarlicnepalese.ca
2nd: Tommy’s Speakeatery
3rd: Skye Cafe and Bistro
Runner-up: Homestead Bar À Vin
Best Patio
Bar Willow
3000 Wascana Dr. 306-585-3663 barwillow.ca
2nd: Cathedral Social Hall
3rd: Pile O’ Bones Brewing
Runner-up: O’Hanlon’s Irish Pub
Best Restaurant Instagram
Leopold’s Tavern
2330 Albert St., 1 (855) 522-5367 5650 Rochdale Blvd. 3735 E Quance Gate leopoldstavern.com
2nd: Dandy’s Artisan Ice Cream
3rd: Pile O’ Bones Brewing
INTERNATIONAL
Best Vietnamese Cuisine
Viet-Thai
2080 Albert St. 306-569-3833 vietthairestaurant.com
2nd: Milu
3rd: Angkor Southeast Asian Delight
Runner-up: Quan Ngon
Best Chinese Cuisine
Peking House
1850 Rose St. 306-757-3038 pekinghouse.ca
2nd: Viet-Thai
3rd: Mei Wei
Runner-up: China Liang’s
Best Thai Cuisine
Viet-Thai
2080 Albert St. 306-569-3833 vietthairestaurant.com
2nd: Siam
3rd: Thai Basil
Runner-up: Angkor Southeast Asian Delight
Best Indian Cuisine
Caraway Grill
1625 Broad St. 306-522-4243 2072 Aurora Blvd. 306-543-0333 carawaygrill.com
2nd: Tamarind
3rd: Da India Curry House
Runners-up: Flavours Of India, India House
Best Greek Cuisine
Greko’s
4424 Albert St. 306-584-3646 grekosrestaurant.com
2nd: The Cottage
3rd: Copper Kettle
Runners-up: Mr. Greek, Luna
Best Italian Cuisine
Luiggi’s
470 Albert St. N. 306-949-7427 luiggis.ca
2nd: Silvia’s Italian Cafe
3rd: Canadian Italian Club Regina
Runner-up: Taste of Tuscany
Best Mexican Cuisine
Agave Authentic Mexican Grill
909 Albert St. 306-924-0111 agavegrill.ca
2nd: El Tropezón / Rebellion Brewing
3rd: Chachalacas
Best Ethnic Restaurant
Ginger Garlic Nepalese
230 Winnipeg St. 306-949-9393 gingergarlicnepalese.ca
2nd: Afghan Cuisine
3rd: Orange Izakaya
Runner-up: Selam
BAKING & TREATS
Best Bakery
COBS Bread
4620 Gordon Rd. 306-522-2627 3959 Rochdale Blvd. 306-721-9112 cobsbread.com
2nd: Queen City Cakes
3rd: Saltine
Runner-up: Northgate Bakery
Best In-Store Bakery
Sherwood Co-op Food Store
4560 Parliament Ave. 306-352-4203 2925 Quance St. 306-791-9350 5875 Rochdale Blvd. 306-791-9348 sherwoodco-op.crs
2nd: Safeway
Best Gluten-Free Baking
Kneaded Bake Shop
#100 3725 Pasqua St. 306-585-0593 kneadedbakeshop.com
2nd: Joe’s European Deli & Catering
3rd: Core Coffee
Best Bread
COBS Bread
4620 Gordon Rd. 306-522-2627 3959 Rochdale Blvd. 306-721-9112 cobsbread.com
2nd: Saltine
3rd: Canadian Italian Club Regina
Best Muffins
The Green Spot
1812 Hamilton St. 306-757-7899
2nd: Brewed Awakening
3rd: Elle’s Cafe
Runners-up: Magpies, Naked Bean
Best Cinnamon Buns
The Green Spot
1812 Hamilton St. 306-757-7899
2nd: The Everyday Kitchen
Best Doughnuts
The Everyday Kitchen
1378 Hamilton St. 306-737-9603 theeverydaykitchen.ca
2nd: Country Corner Donuts
3rd: Happy Hi
Runner-up: Fresh Carnival
Best Croissants
Saltine
3904a Gordon Rd. 306-525-1527 saltinebakingco.com
2nd: Happy Hi
Best Desserts
Le Macaron
2705 Quance St. 306-779-2253 lemacaronregina.com
2nd: Dandy’s Artisan Ice Cream
3rd: Elle’s Cafe
Best Cakes
Queen City Cakes
#105 1275 Broad St. 306-571-1776 queencitycakes.ca
2nd: Sinfully Sweet
3rd: Le Macaron
Runners-up: Elle’s Cafe, Artisan Bakeshop
Best Pies
Sweetie Pies
(now under new ownership as Bam Jar)
2245 Albert St. 306-559-8880 bamjarbakeryandbistro.com
2nd: Artisan Bakeshop
3rd: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Best Ice Cream
Dandy’s Artisan Ice Cream
4570 Albert St. 306-543-1200 dandysartisanicecream.com
2nd: Milky Way
3rd: Dessart Sweets
Runner-up: Elle’s Cafe
Best Confectionery
Dessart Sweets
3036 13th Ave. 306-522-2663 dessartsweets.com
2nd: Luxe Artisan Chocolates
PUBS & LIQUOR
Best Pub
Bushwakker
2206 Dewdney Ave. 306-359-7276 bushwakker.com
2nd: Leopold’s Tavern
3rd: Pile O’ Bones Brewing
Runner-up: Victoria’s Tavern
Best Brewpub
Bushwakker
2206 Dewdney Ave. 306-359-7276 bushwakker.com
2nd: Bonzzini’s
3rd: Creekside Pub & Brewery
Best Happy Hour
Victoria’s Tavern
1965 Hamilton St. 306-352-8427 victoriastavern.ca
2nd: Bushwakker
3rd: Earls
Runner-up: The Cure
Best No-Cover Music
Bushwakker
2206 Dewdney Ave. 306-359-7276 bushwakker.com
2nd: O’Hanlon’s Irish Pub
3rd: The Cure
Runner-up: The Fat Badger
Best Place for a Post-Pandemic Party
Bushwakker
2206 Dewdney Ave. 306-359-7276 bushwakker.com
2nd: Leopold’s Tavern
3rd: Pile O’ Bones Brewing
Runners-up: O’Hanlon’s Irish Pub, Victoria’s Tavern, The Fat Badger
Best Beer Selection
Pile O’ Bones Brewing
1808 Cameron St. 306-546-2337 pileobonesbrewing.com
2nd: Bushwakker
3rd: Cathedral Social Hall
Best Wine List
Homestead Bar À Vin
338C University Park Dr. 306-586-9720 naturalwinecanada.com
2nd: Bar Willow
3rd: The Diplomat
Runner-up: Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar
Best Scotch Selection
Bushwakker
2206 Dewdney Ave. 306-359-7276 bushwakker.com
2nd: Memories
Best Cocktails
Avenue
100-2201 11th Ave. 306-525-1919 grassrootsrestaurantgroup.ca
2nd: Pile O’ Bones Brewing
3rd: Tommy’s Speakeatery
Best Caesar
Leopold’s Tavern
2330 Albert St., 1 (855) 522-5367 5650 Rochdale Blvd. 3735 E Quance Gate leopoldstavern.com
2nd: Birmingham’s Vodka and Ale House
3rd: Pile O’ Bones Brewing
Runners-up: Lancaster Taphouse, Tommy’s Speakeatery
Best Mocktails
Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar
1925 Victoria Ave. 306-525-8777 cravekwb.com
2nd: Pile O’ Bones Brewing
Best Microbrewery
Rebellion Brewing
1901 Dewdney Ave. 306-522-4666 rebellionbrewing.ca
2nd: Pile O’ Bones Brewing
3rd: Malty National Brewing
Best Liquor Store
Sobeys Liquor
Seven Locations liquor.sobeys.com
2nd: Willow Park
3rd: Metro Liquor
Runner-up: Pile O’ Bones Brewing
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best Takeout
Houston Pizza
Five Locations houstonpizza.ca
2nd: Ginger Garlic
3rd: Western Pizza
Runners-up: Roots Kitchen + Bar, Wallnuts Expressive Catering
Best Food Truck
Prairie Smoke & Spice
1267 Osler St. 306-502-5360 prairiebbq.com
2nd: El Tropezón / Rebellion Brewing
3rd: Schmitty’s Smoked Meats and Catering
Best Grocery Delivery
Save-On-Foods
4520 Albert St. 306-546-5739 3701 Chuka Blvd. 306-522-1455 saveonfoods.com
2nd: Lakeview Fine Foods
Best Supermarket Takeout
Save-On-Foods
4520 Albert St. 306-546-5739 3701 Chuka Blvd. 306-522-1455 saveonfoods.com
2nd: Mike’s Independent
3rd: Sobeys
Runner-up: Safeway
Best Supermarket
Sherwood Co-op Food Store
4560 Parliament Ave. 306-352-4203 2925 Quance St. 306-791-9350 5875 Rochdale Blvd. 306-791-9348 sherwoodco-op.crs
2nd: Mike’s Independent
3rd: Real Canadian Superstore
Runner-up: Safeway
Best Specialty Grocery
Italian Star Deli
1611 Victoria Ave. 306-757-6733 italianstardeli.com
2nd: Ukrainian Co-op
3rd: Lakeview Fine Foods
Runner-up: Takeaway Gourmet
Best Asian Grocery
Ngoy Hoa Asian Foods
1580 Albert St. 306-757-4264 ngoyhoa.com
2nd: Tony’s India Food Centre
3rd: Kuya Wayne’s Sari Store
Best Ethnic Grocery
Ukrainian Co-op
1805 Winnipeg St. 306-569-9510 ukrainiancoop.com
2nd: Tony’s India Food Centre
3rd: Regina Productos Latinos
Best Butcher Shop
Ukrainian Co-op
1805 Winnipeg St. 306-569-9510 ukrainiancoop.com
2nd: Butcher Boy (Park St.)
3rd: Butcher Boy (Robinson St.)
Best Catering
Wallnuts Expressive Catering
232 College Ave. E, 306-543-9255 wallnuts.ca
2nd: Legacy Catering
3rd: Roots Kitchen + Bar
NEIGHBOURHOODS
Best Downtown Restaurant
Victoria’s Tavern
1965 Hamilton St. 306-352-8427 victoriastavern.ca
2nd: Avenue
3rd: Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar
Runner-up: The Cure
Best South End Restaurant
The Cottage
4409 Albert St. 306-584-1313 thecottagerestaurant.ca
2nd: Grekos’
3rd: Roots Kitchen + Bar
Runners-up: Bonzzini’s, Olive Garden
Best Northwest Restaurant
Leopold’s Tavern
5650 Rochdale Blvd., 1 (855) 522-5367 leopoldstavern.com
2nd: Tamarind
3rd: Rock Creek Tap and Grill
Best East End Restaurant
Birmingham’s Vodka and Ale House
2635 Star Lite St. 306-546-3647 birminghams.ca
2nd: Homestead Bar À Vin
Best Downtown Pub
Bushwakker
2206 Dewdney Ave. 306-359-7276 bushwakker.com
2nd: O’Hanlon’s Irish Pub
3rd: The Fat Badger
Best South End Pub
Bonzzini’s
4634 Albert St. 306-586-3553 bonzzinisregina.com
2nd: Lancaster Taphouse
3rd: Knotted Thistle
Runner-up: The Canadian Brewhouse
Best Northwest Pub
Leopold’s Tavern
5650 Rochdale Blvd., 1 (855) 522-5367 leopoldstavern.com
2nd: Victoria’s Tavern
3rd: The Tap
Runner-up: Birmingham’s Vodka and Ale House
Best East End Pub
Leopold’s Tavern
3735 E Quance Gate, 1 (855) 522-5367 leopoldstavern.com
2nd: Birmingham’s Vodka and Ale House
3rd: Creekside Pub & Brewery
Runner-up: Hop & Vine
