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Is Victor's 1959 Café Still Open? Update (Minneapolis, MN)

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As of September 2026, Victor's 1959 Café is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated September 2026 showed Victor's 1959 Cafe active at 3756 Grand Ave S with 723 accumulated customer reviews.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 9
  • Original air date
  • Address 3756 Grand Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55409

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Victor's 1959 Café in the 2008-09-29 episode "Big Flavor," spotlighting the restaurant's Cuban menu. Victor's 1959 Café is a Cuban restaurant at 3756 Grand Avenue South in Minneapolis, Minnesota, known for its breakfast offerings. According to a Yelp listing updated in September 2026, the restaurant remained active at that Grand Avenue South address, with 723 accumulated customer reviews. A direct check of the restaurant's own website, victors1959cafe.com, on 2026-09-08 returned an HTTP 403 response and could not be used to confirm current hours or menu content. A Tripadvisor listing separately ranks the restaurant 31st of 1,136 Minneapolis restaurants, with a 4.4-of-5 rating.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 9
Original air date
Episode title
Big Flavor
What was featured
Victor's 1959 Café's Cuban breakfast fare on 'Big Flavor'
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Victor's 1959 Café

Frequently asked questions

Is Victor's 1959 Café still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Victor's 1959 Café is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Victor's 1959 Café after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Victor's 1959 Café in the 2008-09-29 episode "Big Flavor," spotlighting the restaurant's Cuban menu. As of September 2026, Victor's 1959 Café is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Victor's 1959 Café located?

3756 Grand Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55409. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Victor's 1959 Café?

Season 4, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired September 29, 2008. The episode is titled “Big Flavor”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

According to a Yelp listing updated in September 2026, the restaurant remained active at that Grand Avenue South address, with 723 accumulated customer reviews. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Victor's 1959 Café still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Victor's 1959 Café in the 2008-09-29 episode "Big Flavor," spotlighting the restaurant's Cuban menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
3756 Grand Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Venue type
cafe
Official website
victors1959cafe.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/victors-1959-cafe-minneapolis-3
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g43323-d444555-Reviews-Victor_s_1959_Cafe-Minneapolis_Minnesota.html

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