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Julie's Airport Café still going strong after a decade

High-quality ingredients, regular patrons, friendly staff and dedicated owner create welcoming atmosphere at aviation-themed restaurant

When Julie Darveau opened Julie's Airport Café over a decade ago, she knew she wanted a place of her own; a place that is unique and offers consistent, high-quality, breakfast and lunch, in a friendly and welcoming aviation-themed atmosphere. 

Crab cake benny a popular choice

"This has probably been our busiest year we've had yet so far in our 14 years being open," said Darveau. "Our crab cake benny [eggs benedict] is selling like crazy and I'm going to try and keep it on the menu."

A cozy place to meet friends for breakfast or lunch

The spacious diner located on Duncan Street near Powell River Airport is lively with regular customers from opening at 6 am until closing at 3 pm. The all-day breakfast menu boasts a plethora of choices for a traditional western-style breakfast, which includes hash browns, sausage, eggs and toast, such as the Chipmunk, for the small eater, to the Corsair, for those with a big appetite.

Soups, sandwiches, burgers and salads

Customers can also mix and match food items or add sides such as perogies or breakfast patties. 

The lunch menu is a smorgasbord of hot and cold sandwiches, soups, burgers, loaded hot dogs, fries and salads.

"Our seafood chowder and French onion soup are very popular," said Darveau. "We also have daily specials and consistently really good food, plus our friendly staff is what keeps people coming back."

Phở on the menu

There is one item that's been added to the menu and only served on Thursdays and Fridays: Phở noodle soup. 

"Now that fall and winter is coming, the Phở is very popular," said Darveau. "We are going to have seven or eight different kinds of soup on offer very soon."

Great staff and regular customers

What keeps Julie going after 14 years of serving the qathet region? 

"When I was a server years ago, I knew I wanted my own restaurant," said Darveau. "It's the people, the great staff, and it's rewarding."

Visit Julie's Airport Café at 7550 Duncan Street or call 604.485.5975 for takeout.