Lamination Type

• 5.5" x 8.5" — compact takeout and drink list size
• 8.5" x 11" — standard dine-in menu size
• 4.25" x 11" — long check-style menu, popular for craft cocktail and wine programs
• 11" x 17" — large-format presentation menus, often folded to 8.5" x 11"
• Custom sizes available on request

Paper Weight

• Single sheet — ideal for daily-use service menus and drink lists
• Bi-fold — standard dine-in menus with structured course flow
• Tri-fold — multi-course menus with dedicated drink and dessert sections
• Multi-page bound — hole-punch and ring binding for menus with rotating insert pages

Print Side

• Single sided — economical for menus that only need one printable side
• Double sided — standard for dine-in menus; both sides protected by lamination

Finish Comparison

• Lamination (this product) — plastic film bonded to surface; wipeable, waterproof, tear-resistant; standard for daily-use restaurant menus
• UV gloss — cured high-gloss coating; less durable than lamination but lower cost; available as UV Glossy Menu
• Synthetic — plastic substrate (no paper core); fully waterproof, tear-proof; available as Synthetic Menu
• Standard finish — matte, gloss, or uncoated paper; available on standard Menus

Add-Ons

• Rounded corners — the natural pairing for laminated menus; soft, premium, prevents corner peel-up
• Hole-punch and ring binding — for menus with rotating insert pages or seasonal sections
• Custom die-cut shapes — distinctive menu silhouettes for branded concepts
• 48hr Rush Production — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff

Graphics Decal HQ is Winnipeg's locally operated full-service print and branding shop — trusted by Manitoba restaurants, fine dining concepts, hotel groups, and multi-location hospitality brands to produce laminated menus that hold up to actual restaurant service. Lamination on menus is a precision finishing process that has to perform in ways the customer never sees: the bond between film and card has to survive dishwasher cleaning if you wash menus, edges have to be sealed cleanly so spills don't wick into the card core, and corners have to resist peel-up under repeated wallet-style folding by guests. Our Winnipeg production team applies lamination on calibrated equipment with the seal quality that makes the difference between a menu that lasts six months and a menu that lasts six weeks.

Important note for laminated menu design: edge bleed must extend fully to the trim line because trimming a laminated menu exposes the card core, and any food, sauce, or moisture that wicks into an exposed core ruins the menu. Our Winnipeg team reviews every file before press and will flag bleed, registration, and ink coverage issues that affect lamination performance.

Our high-resolution digital printing on calibrated equipment means your brand colours and food photography translate faithfully onto card stock. We offer local pickup at 2095 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg — ready in 4 to 5 business days — as well as Canada-wide shipping for restaurants and hospitality groups ordering from across Manitoba and beyond.

For other menu finishes, see our [Standard Menus] for the standard paper finish range, [UV Glossy Menus] for a lower-cost premium gloss option, or [Synthetic Menus] for fully waterproof tear-proof menus that last years rather than months. For takeout and promotional inserts, see our [Flyers] and [Post Cards]. For folded marketing material, see our [2 Panel Brochure] and [3 Panel Brochure] for catering brochures and event programs.

We are also a 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company and a CBSA-approved barcode printer — credentials that reflect the standard of quality and compliance we bring to every product we produce.

Premium laminated restaurant menus are the right choice for Winnipeg food businesses and Canadian hospitality operators where the menu has to survive months of daily service:

• Full-service restaurants and bistros across Winnipeg's Exchange District, Osborne Village, St. Boniface, Corydon, and downtown core where menus see hundreds of guest interactions per week
• Fine dining and chef-driven concepts producing premium tasting menus, wine lists, and cocktail programs where the menu itself is part of the curated experience
• Hotel restaurants, in-room dining, and bar/lounge programs where consistent menu quality across long service hours matters
• Family restaurants, diners, and casual dining concepts where menus survive crayon, juice spills, and frequent guest re-handling
• Multi-location restaurant groups and franchises producing consistent menu quality across every venue
• Catering companies producing client-facing menu presentation packages and event-specific custom menus
• Wineries, breweries, and distilleries producing tasting room menus and pairing flight cards
• Schools, hospitals, and institutional food services producing menus that survive cafeteria handling and frequent cleaning
• Buffets, cafeteria-style operations, and self-serve restaurants where menus get handled by every guest in line

To order, configure your lamination type, size, paper weight, format, and print side using the options above, upload your print-ready artwork file, and add to cart. Important note for laminated designs: edge bleed must extend fully to the trim line, and food-service menus benefit from rounded corners that prevent peel-up under repeated handling. Our Winnipeg team reviews every file before production and will flag any issues. Design assistance is available — reach out via our [Contact] page or call us at (204) 403-4347.

Local pickup is available at 2095 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg MB. Standard production is 4 to 5 business days after artwork approval. Rush 48hr service is available — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff.