Victor's 1959 Cafe

Tyler James McConnell★★★★★

Title: Authentic Cuban Vibes and Unbeatable Charm – Victor’s 1959 Cafe is a Minneapolis Treasure! Visited Victor’s 1959 Cafe in south Minneapolis with the family, and it instantly became one of our favorite spots—pure revolutionary Cuban energy in the heart of the city! The atmosphere is incredible: vibrant colors everywhere, walls covered in fun graffiti and heartfelt messages from happy customers, a cozy yet lively feel that transports you straight to Havana. It’s got that perfect neighborhood cafe charm—warm, welcoming, and full of personality. The tropical patio option adds even more flair

Brent Grolla★★★★★

I took lunch here with my folks and it was excellent. We all got their flagship cuibano sandwich and I was the only one who was able to finish. The portions were that generous. We partook in their coffee and it was delightful as well. The outdoor seating was nice, but we opted for a spot in the air conditionied dining room. Speaking of which, this place passes my vibe check. It is charming and cozy.

Erin Prais-Hintz★★★★★

Quaint diner with a fascinating history. Small, but cozy with very nice waitstaff and out of the ordinary diner foods with Cuban flair. I had the famed French toast, a perfectly cooked over medium egg (which I have found is surprisingly rare to do it right), crispy bacon and some fresh mango slices. Also, the coffee was delicious.

Critical Chris★★★★★

Victor’s was an outstanding brunch spot for a delicious, and nutritious home-cooked Cuban meal that will fill you up for hours. The portion sizes were generous, and the flavors were well-composed with fresh ingredients. The Cuban toast, a sourdough sandwich style bread grilled lightly in butter, was a nice way to sop up the creole sauce in the Cuban hash I enjoyed. This was an extra $1.50 add on to the entree; it wasn’t included in the entree price. We also ordered a Havana breakfast with over easy eggs on black beans with fried yuca. We also had a wild rice pancake that was decent, and a