L'Arche Tova Café — Restaurant in Winnipeg

Wonderful little place in Transcona. Prices are good, and they offer hearty fare and quite a few options for those who aren't built to consume tremendous amounts... Senior friendly portions and prices. I've been for lunch and breakfast, and have never been disappointed. Fresh, made-in-house bread is all they serve here, and you can buy it by the loaf. they celebrate their connection to the community in their attitudes and décor, proudly showing historical photos of transcona on the inside and embracing young people with special needs behind the counter. Even if the food sucked (it doesn't) the absolute atmosphere of love and community is enough to get me back here.

Eggs to order are done correctly. Choice of hashbrowns (shredded or hashbrowns). Rye bread has caraway in it, so if you're after a real old country flavour out of your rye bread, you have to...

This Transcona restaurant is a real find and has all kinds of qualities that makes it win-win-win.

To begin with, the food is wholesome, well prepared, including home baked breads, pastries, home made soup and so forth. There are burgers, quesadillas, platters and all day breakfast plates. The food is very good.

The service is quick and friendly. The portions are generous, and the prices fair and reasonable.

With Covid, the hours are 8-2pm, Tues to Sat only. Tables are well spaced and health procedures are followed to minimize risk.

Best yet, this is a social enterprise begun in 2012 as part of L'Arche, which seeks to create communities where people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work, learn, and grow together. "Patronage is appreciated and demonstrates that you also believe in building a more compassionate society".

It truly is...

My wife and I went to this restaurant for breakfast. We had heard about it on the news and decided to experience it ourselves. We were seated quickly and by a very charming young lady. She quickly brought us coffee and water. She was very attentive to our needs. We placed our orders, breakfast of course, and waited patiently. Our orders were served up in a timely manner and looked amazing. We enjoyed the meal and everything tasted amazing. Bread was home baked there very tasty. We will be back and recommend this establishment to friends and family. Very deserving of a 5 star. Staff is excellent friendly and attentive to...