X-Cues' Cafe & Lounge — Restaurant in Winnipeg

Even if renovated, this place is located in the most questionable street of Winnipeg, Sargent, infamous for all the trap houses that exist in the area. As it is, the place is very run down. Inside looks as the remains of a formerly nice place with a tarmac or podium for artists or speakers. It is still used as a fundraiser venue for non profits. I do not understand how or why this places remains open for business, when it is obvious that it is not making much of a business. Sure, you can still find some beer, but that's about it. Maybe sometimes have pizza or an odd dish. Inside the place is being used to store old machines and furniture. On the main wall there are some paintings or art pieces presumably from local artists. This is definitely not a quaint place or your retro place from the eighties. Definitely is not a cafe nor a restaurant. It seems as if it once was a social club but went bankrupt but has remained open for...

We went here for a Fringe show and my boyfriend and I ordered two beers, I got mine right away and he was asked to wait a minute to the side. No problem! Then after about 10 minutes of him serving new customers, my boyfriend asked why new orders were being taken while he was still waiting on his. The bartender continued serving new customers and my boyfriend then asked if he could have the beer he'd already paid for and this bartender grabbed it out of the fridge (honestly why couldn't this have been done earlier) and said "Here's your fricken beer, it hasn't been a full 10 minutes." As someone who has worked in the service industry this response is unacceptable, had he said "Oh sorry, didnt realise you were still waiting, here you go," I wouldn't have minded...

From the friendly greeting and seating through the buffet and show, this qas a fantastic experience and great value! The show was professional and the venue intimate. The singers and band were more than local, they were amazing! The buffet was like having an expertly prepared home-cooked meal. Nothing fancy or unusual, but fresh, tasty and familiar. The perfectly prepared flan for dessert added an exotic but accessible touch. Added bonuses were the selection of local beers and the espresso coffees. All of this at very affordable prices, lots of handy street parking and a great atmosphere. A true...