Kelekis’ Restaurant on Main Street in Winnipeg was opened in 1946 by Chrystomis “Chrys” Kelekis, a Turkish immigrant who established himself in the local food scene by first operating a pushcart which sold sweets and popcorn, and then a confectionery. Kelekis’ six daughters all eventually joined the family business and ran it until its closure in 2013. By all accounts, Kelekis’ was a Winnipeg institution.
Exterior of Kelekis’ Restaurant (January 2013)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.91695, W97.13183
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Chrystomis “Chrys” Kelekis (1888-1957)
Memorable Manitobans: Mary Kelekis (1925-2019)
This page was prepared by George Penner and Anne Brazeau.
Page revised: 15 July 2022
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