At 16, an Indiana girl earned 5 cents a day working at a café; her family later bought it

South Bend’s Sunny Italy Cafe, established in 1926, is celebrating its centennial anniversary. This historic eatery has remained under family ownership for a full century. The restaurant is renowned for its authentic, scratch-made Italian dishes and traditional recipes. Generations of Notre Dame students and local residents have frequented the establishment. Its enduring legacy highlights a unique culinary tradition in the community.