Restaurant

Next Stop Cafe

Name: Next Stop Cafe
Address: 333 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 2E4, CA
Telephone: (204) 477-5439
Price range: $$

Middle Eastern•South Winnipeg•$$

Next Stop Cafe is one of the best middle eastern restaurants in Winnipeg for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in South Winnipeg.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Next Stop Cafe occupies the old Pembina Village Restaurant space on Pembina Highway in South Winnipeg, and its premise is genuinely unusual: Persian staples — cheloo kabob, koobideh, kookoo sabzi — served in a room that also runs a singing, tray-carrying kitty robot with emoticon eyes. The Iranian-Western hybrid framing sounds like it should produce a confused menu, but the café has built a loyal following that suggests the concept holds together more than skeptics might expect. That kind of repeat custom, in a mid-price neighbourhood room, is harder to earn than a novelty opening surge. The menu centers on kabob as its primary commitment. Cheloo kabob — the Iranian pairing of saffron rice with grilled meat — and koobideh, the ground lamb-and-beef skewer that is a benchmark dish in Persian cooking, are the items diners consistently point to as the reason they return. Kookoo sabzi, the herb-dense egg frittata that functions somewhere between a side and a standalone, rounds out the Persian core and gives the menu a vegetable-forward option that Persian restaurants in this city rarely bother with at a price-2 level. The catering-scale kebab platters are reportedly well-suited to group tables, making this a practical call for larger parties without the private-dining-room markup that usually follows. Turkish coffee is listed on the menu and, if prepared in the traditional style — served with a small glass of water and a sweet on the side — it represents a finish that is genuinely uncommon in Winnipeg's café landscape. On that basis, the advice from regular visitors is consistent: arrive in the evening when the pace settles, order the kebabs as the centrepiece, and stay for the coffee rather than rushing out after the plates clear.

Nadia Aoun, Food Writer

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Best for

Group Dinner and Cheap Eats

Price and pace

Moderate spend

Neighborhood

South Winnipeg | 333 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2E4, Canada

Price

Moderate spend

Taste Score

8.4/10

Phone

(204) 477-5439

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Next Stop Cafe menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Next Stop Cafe is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Cheloo kabob

Koobideh

Kookoo sabzi

Turkish coffee

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What makes Next Stop Cafe worth the move

Next Stop Cafe is a clean first click in South Winnipeg in Winnipeg when you want a middle eastern option you can trust. Mix Kebabs Grilled for 20 People and Persian Kebab Platter – Suitable for 20 Guests also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,339 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.4 from 1,339 Google reviews

Best for

Group Dinner and Cheap Eats

Style

Middle Eastern in South Winnipeg

Spend

Moderate spend

Best for

Group Dinner Cheap Eats

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Google rating: 9.4 from 1,339 reviews

Price point: $$

Popular dishes: Mix Kebabs Grilled for 20 People, Persian Kebab Platter – Suitable for 20 Guests, Wrap Selection Platter – Ideal for Meetings

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Address: 333 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2E4, Canada
Phone: (204) 477-5439
Price: $$
TastyPals score: 8.4/10
Google rating: 9.4 (1,339 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Neighborhood: South Winnipeg

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What cuisine does Next Stop Cafe serve?

Next Stop Cafe is a Middle Eastern restaurant located in South Winnipeg, Winnipeg. Next Stop Cafe occupies the old Pembina Village Restaurant space on Pembina Highway in South Winnipeg, and its premise is genuinely unusual: Persian staples — cheloo kabob, koobideh, kookoo sabzi — served in a room that also runs a singing, tray-carrying kitty robot with emoticon eyes.

What is Next Stop Cafe best for?

Next Stop Cafe is best for group dinner, cheap eats. Next Stop Cafe is a clean first click in South Winnipeg in Winnipeg when you want a middle eastern option you can trust. Mix Kebabs Grilled for 20 People and Persian Kebab Platter – Suitable for 20 Guests also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,339 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Next Stop Cafe?

Next Stop Cafe is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.4 from 1,339 reviews

What should I order at Next Stop Cafe?

Start with Cheloo kabob, Koobideh, Kookoo sabzi and Turkish coffee. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Next Stop Cafe worth visiting?

Next Stop Cafe holds a 9.4 Google rating from 1,339 reviews. Next Stop Cafe is a clean first click in South Winnipeg in Winnipeg when you want a middle eastern option you can trust. Mix Kebabs Grilled for 20 People and Persian Kebab Platter – Suitable for 20 Guests also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,339 Google reviews.

Where is Next Stop Cafe located?

Next Stop Cafe is located at 333 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2E4, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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