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Paula's Runway Cafe

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Paula's Runway Cafe is a women-owned Poughkeepsie restaurant offering a warm and inviting dining experience. Guests consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere cultivated by Paula and her attentive team. The varied menu features satisfying portions and includes popular dishes li...

Paula's Runway Cafe

Restaurant · Poughkeepsie

4.7 · 230 reviews Google
www.paulasrunwaycafe.com

About Paula's Runway Cafe

Paula's Runway Cafe is a women-owned Poughkeepsie restaurant offering a warm and inviting dining experience. Guests consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere cultivated by Paula and her attentive team. The varied menu features satisfying portions and includes popular dishes like buffalo wings, Po...

Paula's Runway Cafe is a women-owned Poughkeepsie restaurant offering a warm and inviting dining experience. Guests consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere cultivated by Paula and her attentive team. The varied menu features satisfying portions and includes popular dishes like buffalo wings, Popeye salad, salmon, smothered pork chops, and the highly recommended BLT with avocado and spicy aioli. Beyond the delicious food, Paula's Runway Cafe provides a full bar, great cocktails, and coffee, alongside live music on select evenings. With options for outdoor seating, delivery, takeout, and dine-in, it's a versatile spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with some customers noting a charming view.

What Customers Say About Paula's Runway Cafe

Paula's Runway Cafe is a gem! Customers rave about the friendly staff, especially Paula, who makes everyone feel welcome. Delicious food, generous portions, and live music create a great atmosphere. Watching planes is a plus!

Popular Dishes

buffalo wings popeye salad salmon dinner smothered pork chops fish and chips Ruban sandwich seared cod BLT with avocado

Best For

Families Solo Dining Brunch Tourists Locals Casual

Tip: Paula is a warm and welcoming host, making it a great place to visit, especially if you're looking for a friendly and cozy atmosphere.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian 🌱 Vegan Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

Frequently asked questions about Paula's Runway Cafe

Paula's Runway Cafe is located at Hudson Valley Regional Airport, Inside the Lobby, 263 New Hackensack Rd of, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, Poughkeepsie.
Paula's Runway Cafe offers restaurant cuisine.
Paula's Runway Cafe has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Paula's Runway Cafe offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Paula's Runway Cafe based on customer reviews are: buffalo wings, popeye salad, salmon dinner, smothered pork chops, fish and chips.
Paula's Runway Cafe is ideal for families, solo dining, brunch, tourists, locals, casual dining.
Paula's Runway Cafe is a gem! Customers rave about the friendly staff, especially Paula, who makes everyone feel welcome. Delicious food, generous portions, and live music create a great atmosphere. Watching planes is a plus!
Paula is a warm and welcoming host, making it a great place to visit, especially if you're looking for a friendly and cozy atmosphere.
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Paula's Runway Cafe Poughkeepsie Reviews

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Angela B

Paula's Runway Cafe is a hidden gem. The service was stellar here. Very personable team. Super cozy atmosphere. Prices were very reasonable. We will definitely be back for breakfast again in the near future. They have a very "everyone is family" kind of vibe and we loved it.

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Joanne Curcio

I don’t often rave about restaurants, but this one deserves a shout out. We went there to see a band we follow—Melic Acoustic— And not only was the music and atmosphere perfect for a Friday date night, but the food was surprisingly next level. We were expecting ordinary American pub food but the menu and the specials were creative and varied. Everything was fresh and flavorful and I might add generous. The servers were wonderful and attentive, the London Mules were just perfect. Even though it’s a trek to get there from where we live, we’re going to make a point to go back. Highly recommend.

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Dina Mercaldo

Went to listen to the group Melic. Enjoyed the music, it's a small restaurant so it was a little loud but would still go again. Food was outstanding!!!

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Annette Miller

Love this place. Went for the 1st time. Will definitely be going back!

7Suave
7Suave

Paula’s Cafe is hands down the best café in the Hudson Valley. It’s a charming, cozy spot where you immediately feel at home. Paula and her team welcome you with genuine warmth, joy, and care—and you can feel that love in every bite. The food is absolutely delicious, made with real passion. This place is truly a hidden gem. My wife and I will definitely be repeat customers. Thank you, Paula—God bless!

Kevin McGarry
Kevin McGarry

Friendly staff and owner. Excellent food and live music.

Tory
Tory

Fantastic little cafe. Service was awesome; polite and welcoming. Wonderful view of the runway. Food was quick to come out and absolutely delicious. We regret deciding to split the cheesesteak sandwich. It was so good we should have ordered two! You know why I only have pictures of the french fries and onion rings? Because we ate everything else before I could get pictures, despite planning to do so before the food arrived.

Dennis Desario
Dennis Desario

Went there for the first time few days ago , waiteress were very friendly , the service was great the foods were great , I was so impressed I had yo go back few days later for lunch , 😋again was not dissapointed food was really good Inhad a Ruban sandwich .

Cara Henry
Cara Henry

We always love coming to visit Paula. She is an absolute doll, and all of the wait staff are lovely as well. We visit from Virginia, always eager to come back in a jiffy. The food is always good and we highly recommend! It’s also a fun place to bring your kiddos, as you can watch the small planes coming and going on the runway.

Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown

We had know idea what to expect. The location is great and very accessible. The dining area and bar are quaint and very relaxing. The service is excellent and there is a full bar with draft beer. The menu is very diverse for all. The food was excellent we had seared cod with rice and fresh broccoli, and, shrimp scallops with risotto both were magnificent. Again we went seafood but there are many other choices. We had 2 draft beers also. We must have went by Paula's hundreds of times I wished I had stopped earlier. We will be back stop and try it you might be surprised.

Michael Gluck
Michael Gluck

OMG...what a great place to have a meal!! Paula and her staff are truly the best and make their guests feel welcome anytime - from breakfast to lunch to dinner! Their menu is varied, and the food is always prepared "just right"!! You always get the clear message that they want you to have a great experience there. An added bonus, if you're an aviation geek like me, is that you get to watch planes take off and land while you enjoy your meal and conversations with friends. I believe that, either on Friday or Saturday evenings, they often have live music to help make your weekend enjoyable as well!! I have become a big fan of Paula, her staff, and her restaurant!!

Omar GM
Omar GM

The place is very nice! The waitress was very polite, and the best of all is Paula! She is very kind, polite, and caring! This is the first time I have come here, and I felt like I was home and surrounded by friends even though I came alone. I totally recommend the place! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Omar G.

Adam Galazka
Adam Galazka

Great little spot with amazing staff and delicious food. Watching the airplanes land and take off is a plus. Tried this tuna melt with sweet potato fries, avocado toast, breakfast bowl, and the Aviator. Their sweet potato fries were one of the best we had in a long time. We will definitely be back.

Frank Nicodemus JR
Frank Nicodemus JR

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!

Jennifer Gloede
Jennifer Gloede

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.

Viola Anderson
Viola Anderson

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.

Stan Ptasienski
Stan Ptasienski

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!!!

Rohit Kilpadi
Rohit Kilpadi

Wonderful find. It's a great place. Small, unassuming, wonderful staff, with the best brunch I've had in a long time. The BLT with avocado, spicy aioli and a side of sweet potato fries was perfection. The pancakes with bacon were good too. And there were high praises as well for the cheese omelet with hash browns. Great food, friendly attentive staff, and good prices. Will definitely go again.

Eddie Gardiner
Eddie Gardiner

Flew in for brunch and it was well worth the trip. Delicious food and prompt, friendly service. Definitely will be coming back!

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Thomas cioffoletti

I ordered shrimp quarsella The filling was skimpy looks like cook used 2 baby shrimps chopped it up to make it look like a lot of filling inside

Anita Huberty
Anita Huberty

Cute little cafe located inside the airport. The owner Paula seated us. She was super friendly. Prices were very reasonable. Food was fine. Watching the planes take off over breakfast was pretty cool!

Troy Emmett
Troy Emmett

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.

Vincent Spano
Vincent Spano

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.

PhillyCheeseSteaks
PhillyCheeseSteaks

This is going to be tough for me to say especially when I see some of the not so great reviews, and what looks like an inability to except criticism. Here I go! The dumplings are always awesome! The side salads were ok. Salad should not be served on a warm plate. The Reuben was very good and the price wasn't too bad. (16.95) The mashed potatoes that I ordered as the side were cold and terrible. Now, here's the really not so good. The pasta dish with grilled chicken (26.50 Huh?!) This dish was incredibly dry with a small piece of grilled boneless chicken breast (sliced in strips and also dry). The pasta was a combination of rigatoni and penne. That in itself seems odd. I don't know if that's purposely done or if they were running short on one of, or both of the pastas and simply threw them together. The service was great like and Paula is always hospitable. I honestly think that she should start overseeing all the food coming out of the kitchen. Oh, and the music is awful! You shouldn't have to navigate your way through the lobby to go to the bathroom or to leave.

Emilia “Mia” Desir
Emilia “Mia” Desir

Ordered a Shirley temple and waited until my food came out to get it, there was 8 people in the whole cafe. Seeing the planes is cool, food is general bar food

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About Paula's Runway Cafe

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Hudson Valley Regional Airport, Inside the Lobby, 263 New Hackensack Rd of, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Poughkeepsie, NY 12590

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Highly Rated
4.7/5 stars
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230 reviews
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Moderate Price
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Services

🥞 Breakfast
🥐 Brunch
🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🌱 Vegan Options
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
8AM-10PM
Rating
4.7/5
💬 Reviews
230
💰 Price Level
$$
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 45 min to 2.5 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 845-240-1940
🌐 Website
www.paulasrunwaycafe.com

Amenities

📶 Free WiFi
🅿️ Parking
🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
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Hudson Valley Regional Airport, Inside the Lobby, 263 New Hackensack Rd of, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Poughkeepsie, NY 12590

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