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Creme De L'essence

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"North of city needs more love, these guys are straight slayin' it here. Food is full of flavor, unexpected exotics tastes that will make you go..."

Christian Narciso

"Fantastic service, every time I have come here, I've never been disappointed. The food is amazing, they have the best eggs benedict ever made. I've..."

Marie Maano

"The food is to die for!!! They have the best eggs benny I've ever had in my life. The black garlic alfredo was also amazing. This is definitely my..."

Erika Lynn

"I've been to Creme deL'Essence several times and I'm already planning my next visit. Every dish has been delicious and while also offering lots of..."

Natalie Ariel

"We had the pork belly tacos, carbonara and chicken and waffles tonight. It was so good, I would eat this combination from this establishment for the..."

James Wright

"This is a great place! The food is fabulous! The service is good, and the staff, genuinely friendly.My friend and I went to Creme..."

Papillion

"Give these guys a chance because this place has amazing food! We were in the area yesterday and took a chance on a recommendation. Its a weird..."

Abby

"A hidden gem in the Tyndall area. This is a good place to go for Filipino-inspired dishes. Their Pork Belly rice bowl is really good. Try it with..."

Cheng Gong

"I have eaten here a few times now and have been thoroughly impressed with the food every time. I would describe the food as elevated brunch fare, so..."

Jilian

"I wish more people try this place it out because the food is amazing specially the pork belly and the fries. I go here at least once a month...."

Deoofiaza25

"Love everything we have tried on their menu thus far! We live by Polo Park but do travel the distance when we crave Creme Del 'Essence. I highly..."

A Recuenco

"Terrific menu. Had the chicken and waffles which was superb. Their offering for le burger week was a killer. Friendly service, will definitely go..."

Alex Boily-Bernal

"When in Winnipeg this place is a must. They treat you like family and one thing for sure is they dont lack flavor. Flavors well balanced and like no..."

JERZ

"Our go-to for that pork belly hash! I seriously think they don't get enough credit for their food. Even the way they make their hasbrowns is such a..."

Marie Kristine

"This place is amazing! By far the best breakfast place in Winnipeg! The portions and services is great! Don't let the decor throw you off...The pork..."

Lee

"I had the waffle with duck confit and it was spectacular. The food is amazing the potion size is medium and they service is outstanding. The server..."

Solomon Negash

"(We tried this place for the first time this evening and I had to created an account just so I could post this) 3.2/5.0 Zomato rating, really? ..."

Ted B

"Food here is great. I suggest y'all try it. I love the fries and the desserts. I'm always craving their fries and main courses. They just have this..."

Jazz Marcelino

"When here through a recommendation and glad I did. I had the pork belly hash and it has me wanting to come back. WOW, this dish was packed with a..."

NewAge5

"One of my faves in the city. Chef Urbano and Ryan are doing amazing things with their French inspired menu! The pork belly has is an obvious customer..."

Jay

"My boyfriend and I went here for lunch/dinner and we enjoyed our food. I ordered the gnocchi and a dessert.. and he ordered the chicken and waffles...."

Lyn

"Finally checked this place out today, I've been so looking forward to it! The decor was what I expected based on other reviews, small, not fancy but..."

Prez

"It's a great breakfast place!It's a nice fast casual restaurant, that many of my friends in the Maple area have praised for it's delicious..."

Joey Hunter

"My new midday go to place. Casual, friendly and top notch food. Each time I try something else, I have a new favourite. Great spuds!!!Looking..."

Hunter.steve113

"Went in expecting a greasy spoon. Left very impressed with the French Brasserie quality food. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a..."

Amir Shamlou

"Probably my Top 5 pick for restaurants in Winnipeg. Great dishes and very unique flavor combinations. The way they cook the pork belly (tender, full..."

HonestEater

"This place is a good improvement from the previous restaurant that was at this location, Windows. Much cleaner and they've re decorated it. I could..."

Sean

"I found out about this place through Instagram. Social media is not so bad after all! :) The pictures looked so deliciously mouth watering & so..."

Ash Ley

"This is a new local restaurant with some flair, and some heart! If you're looking for a great place for unique brunch, lunch, Breakfast..."

Joshuanonymous

"It was a quiet brunch date with my cousin, we were the only ones in the restaurant. I ordered the pork belly hash and she had the chicken and..."

SarAiSa

"I went for brunch with five friends and we were all very impressed. The menu is simple, with an emphasis on quality over quantity. These guys do..."

Jessica Isaak

"Came here for brunch on the weekend, I had the pork belly hash, it was DELICIOUS. My boyfriend had the eggs benjamin and loved it. I would definitely..."

Sally

"My wife and I were down right impressed with their food! My wife ordered the Pork Belly Burger with fries and salad, she said it was perfect in..."

Good Eats

"Was very very excited to check out this new highly talked about north end restaurant. The food was exceptional. We had the duck prosciutto..."

HYMMFL

"Those who work/live/frequent this area would probably agree that the white (previously Windows Cafe) building isn't in a prime location and is easily..."

Omnomnivore

"Food is amazing but service is really slow. We tried their Eggs Benedict, Pork Belly Hash and Pork Belly Burger. Definitely delicious and fresh but..."

Paulskie08

"Amazing! I'm a breakfast lover and this was just over the top. I'm pretty sure this was best breakfast dish I've ever eaten. Definitely coming back..."

Joe

"Randomly stumbled upon this place. Surprisingly very delicious! The gnocchi were great and so was the eggs Benedict. Would definitely come back...."

Kat

"Second time here. I had the Ube Pancakes the first time, and had the Pork Belly Hash the second time. Highly recommend both. Pork was salty but so..."

Janessa Hebert

"Really good food. one of the best caesars we have ever had. The addition of the cumin and ginger beer his the right spot. The staff are really great..."

All_about_ food

"The service was excellent from the time we walked in the door! The chicken and waffles were spectacular and the eggs Benny had the most perfectly..."

Danielle Hapgood

"The Chicken and Waffles are always on point, along with the Braised Pork Belly Hash. Pretty much you can't go wrong with anything on the Brunch menu...."

Randy Pagtalunan

"It was pretty nice in here, and if I was in the area I would come back. Their brunch menu isn't very big, though I did enjoy the chicken and waffles...."

Ade

"Casual, clean and great food. Very flavorful and cooked to perfection. Unique choices Great service. Fair price for the quality of food. Ample..."

Therese Santos

"This restaurant is definitely redefining the North food culture of Winnipeg. Everything was so fantastic and its close to home. Definitely..."

Ashley Camille Saulog

"This is a hidden gem restaurant that everyone should try with a inventive menu. The spicy chicken waffles were amazing the chicken is confit before..."

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Clementine

91/100 (4650 ratings)

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"This restaurant is located in a basement of a historical exchange building. The decor leverages many of the architectural nuances of the building..."

Suxors

"OMG!!!! Sooooooo good!!!! Can't wait to come back and try different items. Latte was delicious. I had the Eggs Benedict-Amazing!!! Definitely will..."

Mylne Fontaine

"Oh my goodness the food is so tasty! Finally went with a friend for Sunday breakfast. Have tried 3 times prior but couldn't get in due to a lengthy..."

Dharma

"Originally opened with Adam Donnelly, though the Chef of Segovia Tapas Bar and Restaurant has since sold his piece to partners, Clementine Cafe has..."

Michael U.

"Legit changed my mind about how I feel towards breakfast food.I have always been a dinner or lunch guy but Clementine’s dishes are simply..."

Drake Tsui

"Been coming here a couple times a month since January, and the consistency this restaurant has is amazing. The food, the service, the ambience, just..."

Vllsn

"Love the porridge here - outstanding! All of the dishes are incredible. The only thing I did not like was the bacon. Too thick and just not my taste...."

Evan Schellenberg

"Definitely one of the best spots in the city! Always hopping but worth the wait. Eggs Benedict has beautiful soft poached eggs and thick..."

Melanie

"The reviews are totally right. This was the best brunch I've ever had. I didn't leave feeling too full, the staff were attentive, and accommodating...."

Sara Neufeld

"After many failed visits to Clementine, I can finally say I've crossed this off my list of restaurants to try. We made sure to come early as the wait..."

Hungry Hungry Hippo

"Awesome little spot in the basement in the exchange. I can't believe I hadn't been here before. It has a cute coffee shop vibe to it and an..."

Arizona89

"Wow!!! Stopped in here after preordering their special burger week burger and it was fantastic!! Burger was cut in half and grilled on the faces..."

NewAge5

"Over the last few days I’ve been blogging primarily about the Fringe Festival. Being in the Exchange for the Fringe, I’ve done a bit of dining in..."

Donald McKenzie

"This is now one of my favourite restaurants in Winnipeg! I had to rate it 5/5, it is that good! My group of 5 ordered the fried chicken on toast, the..."

Jen-Jen Malang

"Best food I've ever tasted, well worth the wait. They're pricey, but you get what you pay for. My only criticism is that the servers don't check in..."

Laura

"Came here on a very busy Thursday morning. It's a small, cozy, hipster restaurant in the downtown area of Winnipeg. We tried the pork belly and grits..."

Vitaeats

"The bite and flavour were both perfect, if a bit unconventional. The homemade bun was the ideal consistency and complimented the lightly packed bacon..."

Tim Turner

"I love Brussels sprouts, these are best I've ever had. Crispest potatoes, Chicken on toast is perfectly balanced sweet and spicy, on bread that is..."

Fat Bunny

"My wife and I showed up before noon. About 30 minute wait. Boy am I glad we did. Everything was fantastic. She had the Chorizo Verde Tostada, I had..."

JoeHWpg

"I ordered the chorizo tostada and a side of hash browns. Both were very tasty. Expect a bit of a wait if coming for breakfast on the weeeknd...."

Aaron George

"Amazing brunch! Didn't have to wait too long on a Saturday morning which was a nice surprise. The food is full of flavor and good price. I tried the..."

Melissa Nelson

"What a delicious little spot to grab brunch! I came here with a group of friends after hearing great things about Clementine. We got there nice and..."

Melody

"So, I maybe should have waited for the sign to be lit up to take the picture, but I was just so excited to finally try Clementine that clearly I was..."

LUXOMME

"we made the time to have a Sunday lunch date and i most certainly wanted to try this place i'd been hearing about. i have to admit we did..."

Tracy

"There is so much love put into this place. The food, the decor, the drinks. The staff is very friendly and nice and however is in the kitchen you can..."

Ambrioo

"Amazing food. Had the Benedict with potatoes. Service was great. Short wait time but very busy. Prices may be on higher end but so worth..."

Clavallee001

"Every detail of this place is carefully crafted, from the amazing flavors and textures of your food, to the beautiful flowers on your table. Service..."

Kayla Jeanson

"Maple braised bacon. Nuff said. Basically maple braised pork belly. Dangerously delicious. Fried chicken with house made pickles. My body hates..."

Foodie204

"This was BY FAR my favourite burger from Burger Week 2016. The atmosphere in here is great, and the food selection unique and ingredient quality is..."

ELF

"Being in a party of 2, we were lucky to be seated right away on a Thursday morning. It was a good thing we came a little earlier, because as we were..."

WinnipegFoodie

"I had the Turkish Eggs, it was so good that...I signed up for this appI want to go back for lunchIf I moved to Winnipeg if look..."

Cornelius Smith

"We enjoyed our meal. Love the atmosphere, it felt cool. Felt like I was back home in Brooklyn. The food was great. They made their own..."

Baba Ethell

"Nice little spot in the exchange. Waitress was helpful with menu. GF got Eggs Benedict.... which was bomb. Eggs were poached perfectly and that..."

Julian Pineda

"I love how the place was setup. And the materials used were vintage! Food wise my eggs were done just the way i like it. The hollandaise sauce was..."

Angelica Francisco

"Trendy CafeThis was my first time eating here and I know I will be back. The ambience was trendy and unique as soon as we got there. We were..."

204_foodie

"Braised bacon Benedict was very rich and indulgent and delish! Missing a sweet element tho - maybe sweetened coffee is key then cause the coffee was..."

Squishy

"We had to wait about 30 min but the wait was worth it. A bit of smaller place but tables had plenty of room from the other and had a decent sized..."

AnnahcFoodie

"Very seldom do I find an establishment that does not sacrifice one quality to improve the others at least on some level. Clementine, to my delight,..."

Intl.Foodie

"I have to say I really loved this place. When I first walked in and saw hipsters everywhere I have to admit I became a bit sceptical. 1 order of..."

Laughingman

"I'm so happy I've finally made it to this place! Came here for lunch during the week, it was quite busy but our food came out pretty quick. My friend..."

Sally

"This place is in the basement of a building in the exchange. Yet inside it is beautiful, and has plenty of seating! The menu options are fancy yet..."

Melissa Kay

"Ate here for brunch and had an overall great experience. Food was great, and very tasty. I would recommend trying their lemonade it's terrific. Food..."

Robbie K

"The french curry prawn was an especially delectable breakfast. The turkish eggs - basically poached eggs and humus - was unremarkable. Very good..."

Polyphagia

"The atmosphere food, and service were all great both times I have been here. The flavoured sodas are also lovely. I would definitely go back...."

Lindsey

"Enjoyed a wonderful bunch here on Monther's Day, which also happened to be their opening weekend. The menu is great and we're looking forward to..."

Batfinkw

"Creative food, lots of flavor and something you really won't find anywhere else in this city. Situated in a lower level off Princess street, this..."

ME

"I try to avoid places in their first few weeks of opening as they are usually working out the kinks but hey, Clementine is owned and operated by the..."

DineoutGal

"Lovely new restaurant in the Exchange. It's located in a basement, yet the space is very bright and chic. The food is excellent, I had the Chorizo..."

Mia

"Oh my God!! What a great place for treating your tastebuds! So little ingredients but give out such a complex, sophisticated flavour. I had the..."

Rammstein

"I'd heard about the upcoming Clementine when I first moved back to Winnipeg early in the new year, and have been eagerly awaiting its arrival...."

RachyLuu

"The long wait is over and Clementine is definitely a delicious addition to the Winnipeg food scene. Clementine takes familiar brunch food and..."

William Tong Li

"Been waiting patiently for Clemintine to open, and yes - it was worth the wait :) cute little brunch spot in the exchange district. I got the tostada..."

Larbear

"Still a great place for brunch after years of being open. They’ve maintained their exquisite cuisine that elevates brunch. They don’t take..."

Eve del Rosario

"One of the best (if not the best) breakfast spots I've ever tried. The inside is very clean, has a friendly staff, and has a super nice laid back..."

Robert Reyes Ong

"One of my favourite restaurants in the city. Fantastic food, great atmosphere, friendly staff. Rectified the issue immediately and well. Very..."

2 Baked Girls Potcast

"One of the best brunches I’ve ever had, without a doubt. And after being used to Toronto and Ottawa brunch prices, seems like an absolute..."

Zack Babins

"Awesome little brunch spot. The food here is just amazing. The drinks are great too... I believe it was called the Clementine Breakfast Drink, that..."

Ethan McDonald

"This is a very lively brunch spot with many delicious options. I thoroughly enjoyed the clementine breakfast drink, it was like a light and..."

Amy MacLean

"Wonderful find of a restaurant! Don't let the location fool you. Not only was the service excellent, but the food was exceptional. All ingredients..."

Andrea

"Came here for brunch and had an amazing time! The atmosphere is amazing, very speakeasy-like with it being in the basement! The staff was very..."

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