238 Lilac Street, one door North of Corydon

Bread and Circuses is about celebrating good food. The foundation of the business is the bakery, where everything is made from scratch using the best local Manitoba Certified Organic and Winnipeg Humane Society Certified (WHSC) ingredients that can be found. Bread & Circuses try to create an atmosphere where you can enjoy the fare whether you are in a hurry or can stay for a visit. 

Here are five reasons why you should make regular stops at 
Bread & Circuses.

1.   Bread & Circuses know the food from the ground up. Owner Tom Janzen's background is in farming and many of the products are purchased directly from growers. The Number #1 special is their Big Top Turkey sandwich. The Winnipeg Humane Society Certified program has had an Independent Organic Inspector (IOIA) conduct a thorough inspection of the producers farm. You can enjoy knowing that the birds qualify under the WHSC program, have access to the outdoors, are free run and eat and perch at will. Bread & Circuses approach to hospitality also has a rural bend to it... "Come as you are. Make yourself at home." 

2.   The bakers and cooks keep trades alive that are not as common as they once were. Commitment to their craft and the transmission of skills are two areas where the employees shine.

3.   An exchange that is hard to measure happens whey you support a local independent business. Thanks for your part in making our community stronger.

4.   Your stomach may be growling.

5.   Your bread box is empty.

Feel free to drop in and check out our selection or call 477-4555 for more information.


Bread & Circuses carry a selection of 

Every Day Breads 

Brown, White, Multigrain, Harvest Home (vegan bread), Balkan Rye, Cinnamon Raisin, Herb, Sour Dough, Sour Dough Mini Loaves

Baked Goods

Muffins, Scones, Brownies, Date Squares, Biscotti, Rice or Puffed Wheat Squares, Banana Bread Slices, White or Whole Wheat Croissants

Cinnamon Buns, Cheese, Chocolate or Almond Croissants, Apple Strudel, Danish, Granola Bars, Cookies, Fruit Pies, Carrot Cake, Jamaican Banana Rum Cake

Food Menu

Sandwiches, Quiche, Frittata, Sausage Rolls, Soup, Salad & Beverages

A Bread & Circuses Primer

Brea & Circuses love making platters. Whether you are entertaining at home, having lunch at work or planning a breakfast meeting, they can match your event with some great food.

All the whole grain flours are stone ground on site from certified organic grains.

Their ever growing list of soups stand at approximately 50 and they're all made from scratch, including the stocks. You can take some home. Please take note that the ones that get raved about get repeated more often. 

There are specials that change each week. Watch for them and let them know which are your favorites.

Bread & Circuses cafe is licenced so that you may enjoy wine or beer with your meal.


The Origins of Bread & Circuses name

Duas tantum rex anxious optat: panem et circenses

Only two things does the Roman citizen worry about: Bread and Circuses

The oft-quoted phrase "Bread and Circuses" originated in the book of satires written by Juvenal in Rome in AD 62. Juvenal chided the Romans for following their whims and pleasures, allowing their  allegiances to be swayed by any politician who would cater to their appetites.

Two thousand years later, they have chosen their name because it fits with their philosophy of good food and celebration. They are committed to a daily ritual of combining great ingredients and transforming them through their labours into something that sustains you. At the same time they include a little of the circus to brighten your day.