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Hello and Welcome! We are honored you chose Juno Beach Café or JBC as its affectionately known!  My name is Terri and I’m the proud daughter of Don and Mary Ann Ganim, the founders of JBC. Both of my parents have passed away and I, along with my husband Keith, have been entrusted to continue with the Café’s legacy of customer service and bountiful dishes in a relaxed, family atmosphere. I want to introduce you to my family and tell you about our remarkable journey…

Uncle Eddie was dad’s uncle, my great uncle. He owned eight pancake houses in and around Great Falls, Montana in the 1950’s and 60’s. Many summers my dad would visit Uncle Eddie out west and started learning the restaurant business. When it was time to make pancake batter, ONLY Uncle Eddie would prepare the secret ingredients that he called the “dynamite.” (When you taste a UEP (Uncle Eddie Pancake) you’ll understand why the “dynamite” was a secret, even from my dad!) But graciously Uncle Eddie did let dad mix the batter.

My father joined the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and served as a Club Officer on base in Fairbanks, Alaska where he continued to hone his hospitality and restaurant skills. After being discharged from the service as a Captain, he returned home with his wife and three young daughters to Cleveland, Ohio. Dad continued working in high-level positions in several restaurants, most notably Ponderosa Steakhouse and Brown Derby.

In 1989 my parents made the courageous decision to relocate from Cleveland, Ohio to Key Largo, Florida to start their own restaurant. They established Ganim’s Kountry Kitchen in Key Largo with my dad’s brother, Uncle Lee. The cornerstone of the restaurant was premier customer service in a family atmosphere where Uncle Eddie’s pancakes (UEPs) were proudly served. In 1998 my parents ventured north and settled in Palm Beach Gardens and opened this amazing restaurant which has become a landmark in downtown Juno Beach!

My parents have three daughters, me, Christine and Stephanie. Christine and Stephanie have both relocated from the Keys and now call North Palm Beach and Port St. Lucie home. Their children, Jake, Angelica, Zack, Diana and Luke are all young adults now, carving their own paths throughout Florida. Whether they’re in college or the job market, they always come back to the family restaurant their grandparents started.

As I mentioned earlier, I am the “middle daughter” and Keith is my wonderful and supportive husband. He is currently serving on active duty with the Florida Army National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel. He will be retiring in 2025 with over 39 years of service. As a daughter of a veteran and wife of a service member, I’m truly grateful for all of our service members, veterans, first responders AND their families…I know the commitments and sacrifices you’ve made to our community and nation. Even though Keith “pinned” Lieutenant Colonel, I, the General, will always outrank him!

Keith and I have two amazing children, Jack and Olivia. Jack works at a local fast casual restaurant to gain a different perspective of the restaurant business and Olivia plays volleyball and takes care of her family, especially her big brother! On any given day you will see my family pitching in at the restaurant to ensure our valuable customers are taken care of, the same way my parents taught me.

We have been so blessed and we are grateful for all our guests. We have famous golfers, sports figures, owners of major corporations, local celebrities, politicians and are most grateful for our “regulars” who are with us throughout the whole year! No matter who you are or what you do, we see you as part of our family and we truly appreciate your business and cherish the relationships!

My mother, Mary Ann passed away in July 2021 and my remarkable Father, Don in June 2023. They are our foundation and the original “face” of the restaurant and I feel them with me every day. We ask God to watch over you and your families during your travels and we look forward to the next time we meet. Please be safe and healthy! We hope you enjoy your experience!! 

Terri and Keith Anderson