"We have very good food at very reasonable prices," said Lanny Cooke, executive director of the Yk Association for Community Living.

Served up daily at the cafe are hamburgers, chicken burgers, hot dogs, salads, desserts and beverages. The cafe also offers two special menu items every day.

The association, which advocates for and on behalf of people with intellectual disabilities, sponsors the Summer Cafe program.

In its fourth year of operation, the cafe has been steadily increasing its business every year. This year, organizers hope the weather will clear up so they trend can continue.

"The program has been growing every year, but it's very dependent on the weather," said Cooke.

The Summer Cafe is one of several programs run by the association aimed at helping people with intellectual disability find paying jobs in the community.

"A number of people come to the Abe Miller Centre who already have jobs in the community. Other people don't have employment so we train them in the Summer Cafe Program," said Cooke.

Summer Cafe staff are currently working in conjunction with the Yellowknife Direct Charge Co-op to develop gardens around the eating area.

The cafe is open every day from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Preparations for lunch begin at 9 a.m. every morning, rain or shine.

Deanna Woon, who supervises and assist the staff said it normally takes until about 3 p.m. to finish cleanup -- depending on the weather, of course.