Ten Months After Fire, The Victory Cafe Is Back

The Victory cafe has been a staple of the east side SASY neighborhood for years. But 10 months ago, a fire broke out and put the shop’s future in jeopardy. After months of reconstruction, building updates, and community support, The Victory is back and busier than ever. In celebration of the shop’s re-opening, we caught up with owner Patrick Downey to learn more about cult-followed cafe.

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