Victor’s 1959 Cafe

In early March 2020, I visited Victor’s 1959 Cafe for breakfast. It was a first-time visit and we were excited to have mango pancakes and dia y noche before we drove to Red Wing. There was so much to look at inside, with all of the writing on the booths and walls. We had a great time, enjoyed the food, and we were looking forward to returning. It’s a notable memory because it was the last place we visited before Covid became a strong factor in public life and our workplaces closed. We had heard about the illness, but in other places. We didn’t yet know how much everyone’s lives would change due to the pandemic. Victor’s is the place I associate with carefree times and feeling relaxed before this major shift in our lives.