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Throughout the Years
peninsula The Spruce Goose Cafe first took flight as a humble fly-in stop for coffee and pie. In 1986, the restaurant was purchased by Patty,

a pilot who owned and flew an Ercoupe. Her passion for aviation kept her in the skies, even during business hours. Under her
floors care, the care quickly became a unique gathering place where trust and community were at the heart of the experience. Often
operating on the honor system, they would hang a “Gone Flying” sign, and customers would leave money on the counter for their
pie and coffee. Through the years, the cafe changed hands, with several owners continuing its legacy. Among them was Ila Bishop,
abbey carpet & Floors whose pie recipe we still use today. Over time, The Spruce Goose transformed from a simple pie-and-coffee stop into the full dining
experience it is now. Ila’s daughter and her business partners, Jeannie Sather and Janet Russ, took over, and they ran the restaurant
together for 11 years.
Hardwood • Tile When presented with the opportunity to buy The Spruce Goose, Andrea Raymor and Chris Cray weren’t certain they wanted to step
into ownership until they visited the care. Over lunch, they fell in love with the place: its cozy charm, welcoming atmosphere, and
Luxury Vinyl Planks & Tile strong sense of community. On March 6, 1999, Andrea and Chris officially became the owners, beginning the next chapter in the
Spruce Goose legacy. Along with the diner, Andrea and Chris inherited the beloved pie recipe. During their 25 years of ownership, it
Cork • Carpet is estimated that they had baked over 95,000 pies.
Every corner of the space is filled with aviation history and heartfelt contributions from customers: model planes, wooden
(360) 385-0945 propellers, vintage posters, and decades’ worth of regulars remembered in photographs. Even the aeronautical charts displayed
under glass on each table were donated. The charts date back to 1967 and were originally used by Ron and Barbara Way on their
honeymoon.
2405 W. Sims Way • Port Townsend, WA The cafe’s iconic logo and the “Fly for Pie” poster were inspired by the locally based 1931 Student Prince biplane, one of three ever
info@pen oors.com produced. The Student Prince is owned by Summer Martell, a beloved, well-known local pilot, who soloed the Prince at 16 years
old. The wooden propeller above the door to The Spruce Goose once hung on the Student Prince.
On July 1st, 2024, The Spruce Goose Cafe began a new chapter as it was passed into the hands of three long-time employees,
continuing its legacy as a women-owned restaurant, rooted in tradition. The original pie recipe has once again been lovingly
passed down. Each pie is made with frozen Oregon berries, chosen for their year-round consistency and flavor, and features a
light touch of sugar to complement the fruit. It’s a top priority to prepare the pies the same way, preserving the flavor, quality,
We Need and tradition that customers have come to know and love. We remain committed to preserving the warm atmosphere, the rich
history, and everything that makes the Spruce Goose special, honoring the legacy of those who came before and ensuring the cafe
Your Help! continues to be a cherished place for years to come.
The enduring success of the Spruce Goose Cafe is rooted in tis local customer base, dedicated long-time staff, and the many pilots
who return year after year, proving that some traditions are truly meant to fly. As the journey continues, the cafe looks forward to
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the experience. With the Patience and understanding of our customers, we continue to learn and grow, stiving to make every visit
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The Port Townsend Aero Museum, located at Jefferson County Airport, opened in 2001 thanks to founders Jerry and Peggy
Thuotte, two retired United Airlines employees passionate about antique aircraft and mentoring teens through aviation. They
retired in 2016, and Mike Payne, who started as a volunteer in 2002 and became the museum’s first employee in 2004, stepped
into the role of director.
Today, Mike carries on their mission, offering teens hands-on aviation experience to help them grow into responsible young
adults. The museum’s youth volunteer program currently includes 17 teens who volunteer weekly and are also training for their
Private Pilot’s License, completely free for them and their families.
We’re proud to support our neighbors at the Port Townsend Aero Museum, a community-run nonprofit that keeps aviation history
alive and inspires future generations through generous local support and dedicated volunteers.
Bring your receipt from the restaurant to the museum and enjoy a special discount on admission!
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