C. Jay's Cafe

Nice quaint cafe. Food was fresh homemade and very tasty. The chimichurri sauce was the perfect addition to the homemade beef pies. Will definitely go back.

Update. Came back today for their famous fish curry. It is a game changer. The fish was perfectly poached in the curry sauce. Also came with a homemade samosas which was also very flavorful especially with the homemade tamarind sauce.

I was looking for a place to buy lunch and figured I would go out of my way to avoid food chain places while the building where Jay's cafe is has been under construction. Jay has not disappointed. This place is a hidden gem and the quality of food here cannot be compared to a franchise. The daily specials are fantastic and I have yet to have a bad meal here after dozens.

The one review on here that gives Jay only two stars suggests they stopped in for dinner and the price was over $100 per person. You can safely ignore that review because in 2024 Jay's specials are between $7.99 and $9.99. Oh, and this place is not open for dinner by the way...

Those false detrimental reviews are why I sold my own restaurant when google "experts" can determine the outcome of a hard working person in the food industry. Jay's little cafe is off the beaten path and entirely worth visiting.

The food is so delicious! I highly recommend the butter chicken, affordable prices and excellent portions. The owner jay is a lovely man and gives the spot a warm, and welcoming atmosphere. 10/10 highly recommend this spot.

If it was possible to give 10 stars, I would.

Delicious and affordable food with good variety and extremely friendly owners.

This is the kind of small business that deserves all the success in the world and then some. They have made me a regular.

Best customer service I have received in Winnipeg. Lunch special Panner Butter Masala with Samosa is a must try. Latte was awesome. Thank you for the great food and service. Must visit this place.

The curry chicken is AMAZING. Too bad I missed the curry fish. The owner is very friendly. Definitely will come back for the famous curry fish.

I used to work across the street and went almost daily. Friendliest guy you'll ever meet, I hadn't been in almost 2 years he still remembered my order and made a curry chicken sandwich just for me because he stopped selling them before.

They are very welcoming and foods gave me the vibe of homely cooked food back in Bangladesh. Everyone must try. Food are delicious and price are very fare.

WOW - I just had homemade empanada's from here and my life has changed for the best. They come with a sauce of fresh herbs and the perfect amount of hot pepper heat... fantastic! Loved them.

Always a lovely visit. Great food and drinks. Amazingly friendly staff!

Friendly owner, and I love their curry chicken/curry fish with samosa combo lunch special. I look forward to visiting for lunch again, C Jay.

I came here for the first time and it was AMAZING!!! Staff was friendly and fast. The food was excellent and the empandas and sauce is to die for.

Great staff, didn't have to wait too long for the food, nice view of the outside from the windows, really pleasant place.

Excellent customer service and good food! Great for a quick, affordable lunch.

Staff are really friendly, great prices for a quick lunch downtown. Cute cafe and nice views!

First class fish curry, samosas and view from the window overlooking St. Mary Ave.

Nice place, good food and good service

Great place and staff are fantastic