
About Paula's Cafe
Veteran dinerlike chain serving signature ground-beef sandwiches, plus salads, sides & shakes.
What People Are Saying
from Google & Yelp"Was near Valley Junction today running errands and a Google search for dining options led us here. Very nice Cafe with a good offering of Comfort Food options. We both had the Maid-Rites which were very good. We enjoy supporting local establishments and will definitely be back."
"I haven’t been disappointed! My homegrown tomatoes aren’t ready yet, in the season Paula’s uses homegrown tomatoes 🍅 in their BLT’s. Yummy 😋 Thank you 🙏 ladies, it was absolutely amazing!!! I also LOVE the Chicken Tortilla Soup. I definitely need to try more."
"Love this place. Especially on hot beef or meatloaf special days. The Maid Rites are perfect too. It's always busy during lunchtime, so you know it's good. The specials change summer and winter. Winter are my favorites. Highly recommend!"
"I have been in Valley Junction working remotely lately and needed a change in lunch venues. I have been in Paula's before and everyone is always so friendly. The decor is simple and gives you the small town diner feel. Today I tried the Friday Special and while the picture doesn't look that appetizing, especially since it is in a to-go container, don't be mistaken this meatloaf is awesome. For 9 bucks you this thick cut of meatloaf, a big mound of mashed potatoes smothered in beef gravy and a soda. It was a large portion and now I am ready for a nap. It was just just good comfort food. Yesterday, I had their Thursday special, essentially maid-rite loose meat mixed with Graziano's sausage on a hoagie bun, fries and drink for $9. The Graziano's sausage gives it a great flavor with just a little kick to spice up the flavor of the normal maid-rites. This place is a great value for your money, the food is freshly made, and the staff are pretty aweaome! Definitely worth checking out! Update Friday December 7th. I have been looking forward all week to be able to stop in for the meatloaf special, to find out the Friday special alternates. To say I was extremely disappointed would be an understatement. The only saving grace was today's Friday special was an amazing chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. The chicken was fried to prefection and everything smothered in gravy, the way it should be. I guess I will just have to come back next Friday."
"Great comfort food & the staff is so kind! Chicken salad sandwich and onion rings are so good! Don’t forget to order a chocolate malt. It reminded me of my grandmas!💓💓"
"This ca-UTE unassuming cafe was the perfect stop. You can get your maid-rite fix and about a dozen and a half ways. (Maid-rite is a loose meat sandwich, for..."
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