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About Julienne

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS!

Julienne Fine Foods and Celebrations has grown from a small café with three tables to a beloved social and culinary destination. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we look forward to continuing to be a part of your daily routine, family celebrations, and special occasions. Whether you’re ordering a latte from the Café, a to-go meal from the marketplace, attending a Summer Dinner, or buying a gift for a special someone, we hope you know how much we appreciate your continued patronage.  

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A note from Julie

People have always been the key ingredient in Julienne’s enduring success. Whether long-time customers, dedicated employees, or trusted vendors, there's a certain magical alchemy that unfolds whenever someone walks through our doors.  People often say they feel transported…elsewhere. 

 

After 40 years, Herbert still remembers your coffee order, the Kitchen Manager continues to keep a watchful eye over every bit of food, the long-term Management Team ensures that the next generation of employees are well versed and trained on Julienne Core Values.  A number of employees who were once young consumers now proudly serve behind the deli cases. And even my nieces learned the art of customer service working throughout their high school years-(actually-earlier!) 

 

When I think of all the people who have passed through the doors over these 40 years, I smile.  And when I receive handwritten letters from both customers and parting staff complimenting and thanking the staff, service, ambiance, and the Julienne Culture, my heart smiles.  These personal connections foster a genuine sense of belonging, continuity, and well-being.  As I always say, “We need each other!” 

 

As a San Marino native, my roots in this community run deep. Julienne Fine Foods and Celebrations continues to evolve organically, shaped by our customers, dictated by external circumstances and subsequent opportunities.  We “Pivot, Re-imagine and Keep Going”.  Collectively, we aspire to remain relevant in our community for decades to come. 
 
We aspire to remain relevant in our community for decades to come. 
Many thanks to all whose presence makes Julienne special.  

May we continue to Celebrate the blessings of life and each other.  

Kind Regards,

Julie A. Campoy Proprietor​​

Core Values

What remains a constant throughout is our commitment to our Core Values:

Julie Campoy
Make People Smile
Spring Boutique
Curate Beauty
Tea-To-Go
Insist on Excellence
Employees
Foster Integrity
Special Order Desk
Empower Staff
We Celebrate Our Employees!

30+ Years

Herbert – Employee

Herbert

Claudia - with Julienne more than 30 years

Claudia

Marcelino - with Julienne more than 30 years

Marcelino

Hugo - with Julienne more than 30 years

Hugo

20+ Years

Santos - with Julienne more than 20 years

Santos

Keni - with Julienne more than 20 years

Keni

Alice - with Julienne more than 20 years

Alice

Delia - with Julienne more than 20 years

Delia

Ramone - with Julienne more than 20 years

Ramon

Saul - with Julienne more than 20 years

Saul

Carlos - with Julienne more than 20 years

Carlos

Saul

Gaudalupe

Eric - with Julienne more than 30 years

Eric

David - with Julienne more than 30 years

David

10+ Years

Don Carlos with Julienne 10+ Years

Don Carlos

Francisco - with Julienne more than 20 years

Francisco

Our Story
Our Story

40 years of Food, Fun, Wine, Get Well Soup, Graham Cracker Chewy's and …

1985
Julienne Sign

Founder / Julie’s Mother Susan Campoy Opens Julienne

With 5 tables and partners that establish the concept, standard, look.​

First (and current!) employees:  Marcelino, Hugo, Eric (Kitchen), Herbert (Front)​

1989
San Marino

Julie Comes to Julienne!

A twist of fate brings Julie back to her hometown after a decade in the Midwest.​

1992
Julienne on Mission Street

Major Renovation and Expansion

Opportunity to take over 2 adjacent storefronts to  become what we are today, all during a major recession. ​

Cash Registers are replaced with Computers!​

2000
Gifts and Specialty Gourmet

The Gourmet Marketplace Expands

After 20 years of lavish catering, Sue retires from that aspect of the business. ​

Increase focus on new Merchandise, Gourmet, Wine,  Prepared Foods to replace the lost catering revenue.​

Claudia began as a Packaging Lady.​

Santos began as a Busboy.​

2009
Julienne Cookbook Cover

Julie Becomes Owner After Her Mother’s Death

Huge funeral​ for Susan Campoy, the founder of Julienne

Sue Campoy’s cookbook releases ​shortly after her death. Julie is diagnosed with cancer, too.

Claudia introduces Get Well for Julie​

2020
The Julienne Team

COVID, the Global Pandemic, and Shutdown!

Extremely challenging time from 2020 until …still!  Julienne remains OPEN throughout, faithfully serving our community.​

2024
Summer Dining at Julienne

Julienne 4.0

We transition again:  The full-service restaurant becomes a Café.​

 

We Introduce Experiences:  Formal Dinner;  Tea Service with Fashion Shows, Seasonal Boutiques, Wine Classes and more Experiences TBD. Onward!​

2025
JULIENNE LOGO-40 Years

Celebrating 40 Years in
San Marino

40 Years on, Julienne has become an institution in the Pasadena/San Marino/ South Pasadena are!

 

Who knows where the next 40 years will take us!

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