The story
Legendary Polish diner under the Damen L tracks, beloved by politicians and locals for 85 years, run by Polish immigrant Sophie Madej from 1965-1998.
Everything that was here
- 1913–1998
Sophie's Busy BeePolish
Legendary Polish diner under the Damen L tracks, beloved by politicians and locals for 85 years, run by Polish immigrant Sophie Madej from 1965-1998.
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