Stefano’s was located at 316 Cedar Ave., which is now a part of 320-322 Cedar.

The first we see of Stefano’s in a search of the Strib is an art exhibit on June 29, 1957.

In July Will Jones made note of the Stefano Players, “veteran University theater performers,” who read plays at the pizzeria.

Jones mentioned Stefano’s often; in October 1957, calling it a pizzeria with its own printing press and theater group.  He quoted pithy sayings from the establishment’s newsletter by Tony Mastrey, Rod O’Donnell, and Tom Malthus.

An August 1959 rundown of dining venues published by Jones in the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune describes Stefano’s as the “original home of Minneapolis’ would-beatniks.  Assorted jazz Friday and Saturday nights.  Art exhibits.  pizza, spaghetti.  Open 5 pm to 3 am.