The Perogy Trail
A Carb-Lovers Pilgrimage in Manitoba
The Perogy Trail
A Carb-Lovers Pilgrimage in Manitoba
If your road-trip snack kit doesn’t include dough stuffed with potatoes, you’re doing it wrong. Manitoba’s Perogy Trail winds through the province, touching on all the places where Ukrainian heritage runs deep and homemade perogies are abundant.
Church basements, small-town diners, and roadside cafés all claim a “best in the province” title, and you’ll be hard-pressed to disagree with any of them. One spot might serve them boiled and butter-slicked, another will pan-fry them golden and top with a blizzard of onions and bacon. Fillings range from the classic potato-cheese to sauerkraut, or even blueberries when summer fruit is at its peak.
Tastes from the Trail:
Sevala's Ukrainian Deli: “Just like Baba makes” isn’t just a tagline here—it’s practically a promise. Located in Transcona, Sevala’s has been a go-to ever since 1985 for perogies, cabbage rolls, and pyrizhky that feel home-made.
Tastes from the Trail:
Sevala's Ukrainian Deli: “Just like Baba makes” isn’t just a tagline here—it’s practically a promise. Located in Transcona, Sevala’s has been a go-to ever since 1985 for perogies, cabbage rolls, and pyrizhky that feel home-made.
Photo: Handcraft Creative Courtesy of Travel Manitoba
Photo: Handcraft Creative Courtesy of Travel Manitoba
James Avenue Pumphouse: Set in Winnipeg’s historic 1906 pumping station building (with preserved aged pumps and gears behind glass), this place mixes heritage and hearty eats. Their menu includes a hand-made giant perogy alongside global comfort fare — so you can get your perogy fix, then maybe chase it with something spicy or unexpected. The vibe’s part history museum, part neighbourhood hang-out, totally warm.
Photo: Handcraft Creative Courtesy of Travel Manitoba
Photo: Handcraft Creative Courtesy of Travel Manitoba
Photo: Handcraft Creative Courtesy of Travel Manitoba
Photo: Handcraft Creative Courtesy of Travel Manitoba
James Avenue Pumphouse: Set in Winnipeg’s historic 1906 pumping station building (with preserved aged pumps and gears behind glass), this place mixes heritage and hearty eats. Their menu includes a hand-made giant perogy alongside global comfort fare — so you can get your perogy fix, then maybe chase it with something spicy or unexpected. The vibe’s part history museum, part neighbourhood hang-out, totally warm.
Photo: Handcraft Creative Courtesy of Travel Manitoba
Photo: Handcraft Creative Courtesy of Travel Manitoba
Julia's Place: Julia’s is your Eastern European grandma’s kitchen, with a no-pretenses style and generous portions. Potato-cheddar perogies come with fried onions and bacon, and you can add sides like kielbasa or meatballs. There’s also cabbage rolls, borscht, and that sense that when you leave, you’ll have both eaten and felt at home. You’ll find it in the lakeside village of Matlock, about an hour north of Winnipeg on the west side of Lake Winnipeg — perfect for a perogy detour on a drive to the beach.
Photo: Handcraft Creative Courtesy of Travel Manitoba
Photo: Handcraft Creative Courtesy of Travel Manitoba
West End Perogies: Hand-pinched, made from scratch, Winnipeg's West End Perogies come in about ten varieties (potato-cheddar is the chart-topper) with fun twists like mushroom or cheddar-jalapeño. They flash-freeze after par-boiling to lock in shape and flavour.
Kozak Food: This family-run deli is a straight shot to comfort. Perogies come by the half-dozen or dozen, plump with potato-cheddar or classic sauerkraut (a fan favourite). Each order arrives with a tumble of fried onions, crisp bacon, and a cool scoop of sour cream, while cabbage rolls and other Ukrainian staples round out the menu.
Julia's Place: Julia’s is your Eastern European grandma’s kitchen, with a no-pretenses style and generous portions. Potato-cheddar perogies come with fried onions and bacon, and you can add sides like kielbasa or meatballs. There’s also cabbage rolls, borscht, and that sense that when you leave, you’ll have both eaten and felt at home. You’ll find it in the lakeside village of Matlock, about an hour north of Winnipeg on the west side of Lake Winnipeg — perfect for a perogy detour on a drive to the beach.
Photo: Handcraft Creative Courtesy of Travel Manitoba
Photo: Handcraft Creative Courtesy of Travel Manitoba
West End Perogies: Hand-pinched, made from scratch, Winnipeg's West End Perogies come in about ten varieties (potato-cheddar is the chart-topper) with fun twists like mushroom or cheddar-jalapeño. They flash-freeze after par-boiling to lock in shape and flavour.
Kozak Food: This family-run deli is a straight shot to comfort. Perogies come by the half-dozen or dozen, plump with potato-cheddar or classic sauerkraut (a fan favourite). Each order arrives with a tumble of fried onions, crisp bacon, and a cool scoop of sour cream, while cabbage rolls and other Ukrainian staples round out the menu.
Whether you start in Winnipeg or wander the small-town halls of rural Manitoba, one thing is certain: every stop comes with a warm welcome and a plate that tastes like home. Follow the buttery scent, bring an appetite, and let Manitoba’s perogy makers show you why a simple dumpling can carry a century of flavour.
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