MAKE/ Coffee + Stuff

I was back in Winnipeg visiting family and took another trip to Make+stuff. The latte I had with soy milk was delicious. The use the pacific brand barista of milk so it ends up a creamier smoother texture compared to other grocery store soy milk brands. Totally worth the stop on Corydon for a good latte!

I’m only giving this place 2 stars for a couple of reasons.
There is only one person working at a time and they make everything on demand so when 3 people order drinks it takes like 20 minutes to get your coffees — and the temperature was off.
The staff was friendly and nice: this isn’t their issue. The café was a little run down looking. Broken lights laying off the side; a ladder at the end of the hall, mix and match chairs and no music.
It has a certain charm to it but it’s not the place I remember it to be when it opened. This place could be great:
1 clean up and de-​clutter
2 music please
3 find a way to produce product quicker
The walls could use a fresh coat of paint too.

First time in Canada and found this amazing gem. Superb coffee and a really cool atmosphere. So good we had to come back before we left! The espresso is sweet and smooth with a very pleasant aftertaste. If coffee isn’t your thing their hibiscus or matcha teas are phenomenal. The owners are really friendly as well. Five stars all around.

Great coffee, great atmosphere. Staff is friendly and service is prompt. I’m definitely coming back every time I’m in Winnipeg!

Recently, Winnipeg is definitely going through it’s slew of independent coffee houses. So lucky for all of us who enjoy coffee and want an alternative to Starbucks and a desire to support local independent businesses. Parlour Coffee on Main Street was pretty much the first onto the scene last year with it’s gourmet coffee and ultra minimalistic interior design.
MAKE /​Coffee + Stuff opened in Dec ’12, is a very modern, sleek and minimalistic coffeehouse that looks more like a modern art space than coffee hangout. But that’s probably because the owner is an environmental design instructor at U of M’s faculty of architecture. The place is a bit hidden unless you are looking for it as it’s in the same strip as Kristina’s on Corydon. This place is situated within a few steps of Starbucks and Second Cup on Corydon. The space is completely white, with design books lined along the left side, several wood crate like coffee tables, a few minimalistic chairs, hanging industrial lights in a space that’s both raw yet designed. The espresso counter in the back of the space has a small and focused menu: espresso, latte, cappucino, mocha, americano, slow drip and san pellegrino. Espressos are $ 2.50, lattes are $ 4 and mochas are $ 4.50 and are served in one size. I would hazard to guess that the mocha I had was maybe 250 ml or a short in Starbucks world. I like smaller sized coffees but for those who love grandes and such, it might seem like you’re not getting as much drink. It wasn’t my favourite mocha but the did use freshly grated callebaut chocolate. The espresso grind felt a bit dark and was not as smooth as I prefer. But coffee is such a subjective drink so I’d go back and try a slow drip to give this place another try.
Nonethless, the best part of this space is the concept behind the coffee house — which is to support the local design community. It’s meant to be a hub for not only the local design culture but for others to engage with the art by being a retail and exhibition venue. Apparently, designers work the espresso bar at MAKE.