In December of 1999, Stella's Café & Bakery opened its doors to the Winnipeg market at 166 Osborne Street. The concept utilized the talents and experience of each of the founders, Tore, Lehla, Tomas and Anneen to create a menu and environment focused on in-house baked breads, soups, jam, and sandwiches for dine-in or take-away. Simple, healthy, inspired offerings and friendly service propelled Stella's to instant popularity. An understated approach and commitment to quality allowed the name of Stella's to be promoted in the most powerful of manners, by word of mouth. And boy, did everyone like to talk about Stella's. more... See more text