Paula's Runway Cafe' - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

This is probably one of my favorite airport. Restaurants service here is very good. Good menu choice for breakfast

OMG! Passed by here many times and finally dropped in for dinner. While the atmosphere is slightly outdated, the food and drinks and service are top notch! I had the lemon risotto with shrimp and it was simply delicious!!!! My husband had the fish and chips and raved about them. He had a Guinness and I had an aperol spritz. The 2nd time I again had the risotto as it was so good, hubby had the jambalaya, one of the specials. We both enjoyed our meals immensely. Paula, the proprietress, came to our table to say hello and bought my husband and me drinks. Hub had a Guinness and I had the drink special, Purple Rain. It was soooo tasty! We ended with a slice of cannoli cake and will be back again soon. There aren't many locally owned restaurants in the area so I'm so glad we found Paula's!

Had to stop here at KPOU for a little business for a week. This $125 Burger joint is one of a kind as many are. Live music during the week. Great great foods and service!! Great ambiance and a happy place. Got pilots from a hundred miles away or more stopping in for lunch. The FBO Rocks too!! Fuel is high up here but the amenities equal it out. Great crew on the ramp! Paula is on site I found out just saying hi. She’s good at what she does.

Great friendly service and delicious food after a long flight. Definitely worth stopping in, plus I got a fuel discount for eating there

Went for breakfast with my family, Paula come over to see how things were. We all chatted for a bit, she is such a warm welcoming host. She made sure my nephew had crayons to doodle with. The food is good, the service was ok. My mom spilled her milk to her coffee. So I asked Paula for a damp rag to I could wipe the floor up. My mom was embarrassed, Paula was so sweet about it and insisted she help clean it up. I can not say enough about Paula’s hospitality. This place is good, Paula makes it exceptional! Thank you for making us feel at home. We will be back soon!

I’d like to thank my hotel for ending their breakfast service at 10AM. This allowed for my son and I to find this little gem. Amazing atmosphere that included a “Do Wop” band on this fine Sunday morning. I can’t recall our waitresses name, but we shared a story about her daughter studying abroad in Italy. I wish we had something like this in the Utica area. We won’t soon forget our visit!

Flew in from South Jersey for breakfast. Hands down the best airport diner we've been to. All of the food was delicious, and the service was friendly and attentive. Definitely worth a trip. Parking on the ramp outside of the terminal building where the Cafe is located is first come, first serve.

I love this place so much the food is excellent every single time. I love the specialty drinks they are amazing every single time. Breakfast is amazing every single time how many more times can I say how much I love this place? Go go go go go go just go. You wanna go? GO!! Lu P.

We had a breakfast sandwich, coffee, and fresh fruit here that tasted quite good, The service was also good although one time we came on a weekend and weren't even acknowledged, most likely because they were full. My only complaint is the atmosphere. There really isn't a great view compared to the Wingdale Cafe (which is also on a runway). Wingdale Cafe also has outdoor seating whereas Paula's does not. In addition, the inside of Paula's looks like it needs a refresh. Atmosphere is fine, but definitely nothing special.

It's great they take reservations. Our breakfast was great and service was excellent despite being pretty busy. Cute place. We left full and happy!

Place is a hidden gem, had a fabulous dinner, food was amazing and the owner is lovely, service was great, looking forward to breakfast next😊🔥

The bacon had a very strange flavor. Couldn’t finish the BLT. The BLT was not to be toasted but the bread was all dried out from the heat lamp The Onion Soup was good

I’ve never had a bad meal at Paula’s. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. They really aim to please the customers. Our favorite dishes are the fish and chips, quesadilla, eggs Benedictine. Kids love the waffles. Prices are very fair.

Good coffee w brkfst. Fly in from KBAF

2 waitresses on at lunch, they need a bus person to clear the tables and counter in a timely manner , for the hour we were there the counter had dishes piled up on it , 4 tables sat waiting to be cleared and cleaned for much longer than they should’ve been . Meanwhile waitresses going into the kitchen empty handed and having to tell people they had to wait for a table . A bus person would’ve been very helpful here. Food was ok.I will add: the girls were doing their best , it’s not their fault you were understaffed. However it would’ve taken about 3 minutes for the counter and tables to be cleared to make room for new customers . Just saying it was a big turnoff seeing all the empty dirty dishes piled up . Always have a back up I guess if you can as it’s not fair to the staff that does show up to have to do the work of other people. I know as I have been in food service most of my life . Things could’ve been handled more efficiently in my opinion .

Delicious food, personal greeting from Paula. The band after dinner left something to be desired. The front man couldn't sing, but the bass man, female singer and drummer awesome. No more 'Crush' for me. Love you, Paula. Support local restaurants!!

Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Paula makes you feel like your family. Big sized portions, amd always delicious! Live music, sometimes a tad loud to have a conversation, however its a nice addition. Great views of planes coming in too.

Great airport restaurant! The burger is amazing. Definitely a nice stop!

Cutest little cafe that’s right on the property of the Dutchess County Airport. It’s a perfect place for a simple, affordable, tasty breakfast and very kind staff too.

Great food and and service! Will definitely be coming back.

Great food . Pleasant atmosphere !!!

Yummy grilled chicken avocado tomato and lettuce on a roll sandwich and generous side of flavorful coleslaw

I never have a bad meal or drink here. Everything is always so good Everyone is always very friendly and reasonably priced for the service, location, quality of food and how fast they are. 10/10 Corn beef Ruben and BYO burger is my favorite Highly recommend

Great food!!!... Great service!!!!... And a comfortable atmosphere to sit and eat !!! Who could ask for more!

I was there last night. I ordered buffalo wings, popeye salad and salmon dinner. Someone in my group ordered smothered pork chops and fish and chips. All of the food was really good. Good portions and good prices. There was a jazz band playing in another area but could be heard in the dining room. The band plays from 6:30 to 9:30 on alternate Thursday nights. Service was very good and very short waits for food. Overall, this calls for a return visit.

When you pass your road test you celebrate and try someplace new! Just the nicest staff that truly seem to enjoy what they do, not found much today. The Reuben was top shelf, looking forward to going back sometime for breakfast.

Excellent service and scrumptious food

You know the classic SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY thing? Well, FIVE FIVE FIVE AT PAULA'S PAULA'S PAULA'S!!!!!!!! Everything here was absolutely Devine from the service to the food I had an amazing experience!! Tammy was EXTREMELY nice and super patient!! She made me and my grandmother feel very comfortable and welcome and put a smile on our faces each time we talked!! She provided perhaps the friendliest service I've ever had at a restaurant or diner. :D And the chef Mauro is great too!! We got to meet him and we was very friendly and I'm glad I got to tell him how amazing the food was. I had to let him know!!! Best Chocolate Chip Pancakes I've had in a long time!! Cooked to perfection and full of flavor!!! The Chocolate Chip Belgian Waffle was great too!! Nice and tasty and also cooked perfectly!!! My mom was unable to attend but Tammy was super patient while I called her and even spoke to my mom to make sure they got the order right!! Perfect service, atmosphere and food!! I'm definitely coming back here again!!! 👍👍😃

I've never had a bad experience at Paula's. Paula, Crystal, Lamar, Maisy are just a few people who are absolutely amazing there and always make going there worth it. The bands that are there for the live music never disappoint and the food is some of the around.

Our go to spot for that "cheers" kinda vibe with live music. Perfect for active kids as the lobby makes a great area to get some ya-yas out!

Great cafe with views of the runway. Excellent breakfast!

We used to love Paula's public house on 376, and Paula's Runway Cafe is just as great. Not only is the the food amazing, the kids can watch planes takeoff and land! Our new go-to breakfast restaurant too.

What a great place!! Service was great, food was excellent and love Paula!

Such a fun place! The food is good and fast for a diner. Great breakfast choice and the owner Paula always makes her way to our table ☺️

Nice spot for GA pilots open from 8-2pm

Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The food was okay. However, the cheesy grits could use some work.

OMG the food is excellent you have to try a dish called Bomba spicy rice shrimps you have to try it I recommend any plate there delicious and the group singing Courtney and Brian awesome he plays that guitar you love guitars come see them and Courtney is a beautiful girl sings great. Come over and have some delicious plate at good prices❤️👍

I was happy to be invited to Paula's for the Tuesday night open mic. I enjoyed it very much except it was too loud for the size of the room. I'm not sure if I'll go back because of this. I will definitely go back if I can hear the music at a lower volume.

Amazing staff, good food, lots of fun watching planes and helicopters for the whole family

My husband and I go to Paula’s often. The menu is varied and we really enjoy the food. The kitchen turns out some delicious dishes. The people who work here are so friendly. There’s music most nights. We especially enjoy Tuesday nights when it is open mike -great band. There’s also great music on weekends. Paula’s is a favorite of ours.

Paula is absolutely wonderful! Food and service are fantastic. I highly recommend.

Great place. Good food, and great people taking care of you. Will be back.

Great place to fly in for brunch or dinner

Absolutely the best breakfast I have ever had. Very wallet friendly. Great staff. Great atmosphere! Will be recommending and coming again!

A great place right at the airport. You can see planes take off and land there while you are eating. We got the fish and chips and it was delicious. The wait staff were attentive and very helpful and friendly. The food was reasonably priced and you got a lot for your order.

Last week we went for breakfast at Paula's Runway Cafe, We met some friends and it was good choice, I must say. Located in the Dutchess County Airport Terminal, an interesting venue, In addition to breakfast I noticed they serve lunch and dinner with an extensive menu. The breakfast choices were plentiful and the prices reasonable as well, The staff was friendly courteous and helpful, this was going to be good I could tell. Lots of variety so much to choose from, the selection was quite a chore, Presentation was great, the meals were delicious, we could not ask for anything more. Two Aviators breakfasts, a BYO Omelet and the breakfast sandwich with coffees jams and jellies, Good all American breakfasts, with all the trimmings, enough to fill our bellies. The portions were plentiful and the sides were also a delicious and important part of the meal, In this day and age it hard to imagine to receive this quality and service, it was truly was quite the deal. My next visit will be to try lunch or maybe dinner Paula's Runway Cafe for sure, we found a true winner!

Wish I knew about this place sooner! Great food, great service. So much fun to watch the planes take off while enjoying your meal.

Service is great the time waiting for the meal was unusually long. To be fair we had a large group.

This was our first time coming here & we'll definitely be back. We were told that they had a limited menu at the moment. We were ok with that, we just wanted a snack. We ordered the Loaded Runway Fries & the pretzel sticks. They did not disappoint!! The fries had garlic truffle oil, Swiss cheese & crispy bacon, the best we've ever had. The pretzels were toasted perfectly & came with ground mustard dipping sauce. I'm sorry I didn't think to take pictures.

Amazing breakfast! Very consistent!

Paula's is a Gem! The food is delicious. I have eaten there many times, and every time I enjoyed my meal, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The staff is great, super friendly! Definitely recommend!!!

I just had lunch there yesterday! My pastrami Reuben and steak fries were great! I will definitely go here again!

Great food the service was great and a friendly atmosphere

Great food, excellent service, good view

Food was delicious and staff was very friendly. Service was outstanding!

Great food , good people , we will be back.

Eggs made exactly as ordered. They are very accommodating and love their sausage links. All extremely reasonable, highly recommend

Outstanding food and Excellent Service! All 3 of 3 meals were perfect! I can't wait to make time to go back..

Food was Great , Love Live Music Too !

Best breakfast and lunch. Good prices. Kids love watching the planes take off and land!

Excellent! Great food and superb service. Have been here several times and each and every time it was wonderful. Thanks Paula & James.