Cassius Restaurant
Known Name(s)
Cassius Restaurant
Address
318 South 3rd Street Minneapolis, MN
Establishment Type(s)
Restaurant
Physical Status
Demolished
Detailed History
It was also known as Cassius Bar and was located here from 1958-1983. The previous location was 207 3rd Street South. Anthony Brutus "A.B." Cassius was active in the local labor movement and the fight for fair wages. He organized the all-Black waiters' union at the Curtis Hotel. He was the first Black man to secure a full liquor license from the City of Minneapolis. He was known as the Mayor of Southside Minneapolis. The building was demolished circa 2000.
