Paradis To-Go

Paradis is the real deal — everything is homemade and DELICIOUS! They use local and organic ingredients whenever possible.
The chocolate chip cookies are baked fresh throughout the day but watch out because they are addictive!
The salads are SO good & they are about to change everything up which means more hot foods ready to go!
SO GOOD. You can choose between healthy and comfort food. ;)

OK for $ 8.50 I think I should expect something great especialy from a place with such great reviews. Sadly, I was wrong.
I got the spicy tuna (cold) on wheat bread. it was OK, honestly subway is better or even the corner deli.
Plus, $ 9.75 MINIMUM to use card? Seriously?
I dont get the appeal of this place.
If I am back Ill try the chicken but not unless I am in a bind.

Finally stopped in to this cute sandwich shop for my afternoon snack. Oh em gee… their chocolate chip cookie was off the chain. I thought it would need warming (spoiled Pret A Manger girl that I am) but NOPE!!!

I went here for a late lunch, and it was pretty good.
The restaurant is very small and has a cozy feeling, very inviting. The staff is super nice and sweet. I ordered the Spiced Rub Pork sandwich (grilled), and it was good, not really that special though. The bread was a little hard and greasy, but the meat was really good. I would give it a 3.5 star rating. The chocolate chip cookie I got though was great. I definitely agree with the other reviews; if you come here, try and get the cookie. It was pretty much what a cookie should be, soft and not overly sweet.
I give this place 4 stars because of the really good cookie and the overall pleasant experience. It’s a good place to grab lunch and have a nice conversation.

Cute place, but that’s about it
I love this little french feel café. I love how its decorated and the music they have playing. However, I just didn’t really love the food. I actually ordered two sandwiches, and both of them were greasy to the point of being unappealing. Also, they are premade and the staff heats them in the paper they’re stored in, causing the paper to actually stick to the cheese in the sandwich. Gross.
It’s just a cute date spot to grab a coffee and maybe a cookie, nothing more.

This place is great! Whenever I’m in Union Square, I try to pick up something from this place, because everything I’ve eaten here is delicious. Their salads, soups, baked goods… all yummy! The staff is very friendly and I like their salads and sandwiches are different from the standard.

— Small and quaint
— You’re going to have to fight or maneuver yourself to be in prime position to get a seat during lunch hour
— really enjoyed the chicken curry salad without dressing
— Staff was good with their suggestions

I’ve been living across the street from this place for four years and just finally stopped in for lunch and snack. Holy hell am I glad I did! Are there any Ina Garten/​Barefoot Contessa fans in the house? Because Paradis’ sandwiches and treats are what I’d imagine she’d call perfection.
Tip: Get the sandwiches grilled, the cheeses they use are very high quality and even the cheddar retains a butter-​like texture long after you’ve brought your sanwich home and decided to chow-​down.
I had the roasted chicken with white cheddar and arugula pest and a stick-​bun (with a cookie for later) and it all tasted like home to me. Not what my mom would make at home, mind you, but what I’d imagine a perfect, cozy French kitchen to put out.
Bottom line — if you live or work in the neighborhood, you’re missing out if you don’t patronize this gem of a spot.

Can’t stop having the Turkey Gruyère sandwich grilled on yummy oat pecan raisin bread. Had the Lemon Drop marzipan /​almond cookie once, awesome — wish it was here more.

Is it French? Do you say it «para-​DEE»?
I’d walked by for years thinking, «their menu looks really good. I should go there someday.» Today, I finally walked in the door, and saw display cases with a huge array of homemade goods, and a line of people almost all the way back to the door. Cookies, sandwiches, soups, everything looked great. I got a sandwich and am looking forward to going back.

I might be obsessed.
Spice rubbed Pork sando — out of this world. Get it grilled.
I probably come here 2 – 3 times a week — it is that good.
I am trying to get our of my Pork bubble and try other things.
The Chipotle Tuna Sandwich — is good, very chipotle and a little fishy tasting, not my favorite.
Baked goods… worth dreaming about. Their chocolate chip cookie is just melt in your mouth delicious… and it’s huge! Their zucchini bread is also phenomenal when they have it!
It is so easy to spend $ 15-​$ 20 here on lunch though if your eyes are bigger than your stomach. You must enter with self control.

Paradis is a small café in Union Square with a ton of variety and is great for lunch or a snack. I came during lunch time on a week day and got the spice rubbed pork sandwich and the broccoli and Gouda quiche. (Yes, you can tell I was extra hungry that day… or I just couldn’t decide which to get.) The pork was juicy and the bread was toasted to the perfect degree. I enjoyed the quiche a lot too. Since the place is so small, there isn’t much room to stand while you wait for your food, especially when it gets busy. They aren’t the fastest; my friends and I had to wait 15 minutes (longer than I would prefer to wait for lunch), but at least the food was good. I regret not trying their famous chocolate chip cookie though, so maybe next time.
Taste | 4
Atmosphere | 3
Presentation | 3
Service | 3
OVERALL | 3.5

Paradise-​without-​an-​E is my new favorite lunch spot in Union Square. Minimal wait for amazing food — what more can a New Yorker ask? Reasonable prices? Check!
I had the chicken sandwich (and ordered it grilled), and it has potentially ruined me for all other Paradis sandwiches. High-​quality perfectly cooked and seasoned chicken on oozing, melted cheese plus barely wilted greens with bright pesto and fresh crisp bread. Under appreciated bonus: there is no way this sandwich will fall apart in your hands! Finished with their ever-​popular and insanely decadent chocolate chip cookie that’s impossible to finish solo (but you’ll try).

We have catered lunch each week at my office — this one is top of the list as everyone’s favorite! the hanger steak was amazing! The chicken was so moist and tender. They also included delicious sauces, which were great so flavorful and delicious.

Hey Management, today during the lunch rush (1:30ish) one of your employees was mocking people who were standing in line when they ordered. Some of us were looking at each other trying to figure out if she was really doing what she seemed to be doing. It was really rude. I go here very frequently and have never found her particularly nice… but today she was down right insulting to multiple customers. She was the girl with the white bandana.

So I’ve been here a number of times and everything in have had here is amazing! Their cookies and brownies are to die for. Bacon twists, (bacon wrapped around cheese breadsticks) uh hell yea. The only reason why I don’t give 5 stars is because they run out of everything often and that makes me sad. For example they never have the croque sandwich i love so much.

I’ve been working in the area for a while and I can’t believe it took me so long to discover Paradis. I’ve had the famous chocolate chip cookie which lives up to all of the hype. Recently, I started popping in for their miscellaneous savory items: soups, frittatas, quinoa and veggie dish, sandwiches, etc. and it’s all VERY good. They use high quality ingredients and veggies. For example, I am used to getting a piece of stale bread with the soup I order at other places. Here, the bread they give with their soups is incredible! Go here, it’s delicious and the prices are extremely reasonable for what you are getting.
Also, I’m not a vegetarian but if I was, I’d eat here every day!

3.5 stars
This will probably be my new spot, mostly given how close it is my office. I bumped up the rating to four stars given the variety of baked goods — very important to me. I’ve had a berry pudding cake, snicker doodle, and strawberry scone. They were all decent but nothing to rave about. Luckily for Paradis there aren’t many bakeries around so they win by default.
I’ve also had a turkey club. A little on the greasy salty side, but I’d give their other sandwiches a go. Prices are reasonable and selection is wide.

Solid place for fresh and affordable salads. They usually a couple with and a couple without meat, for those of you vegetarians. They have a choice of red wine or balsamic vinaigrette with each salad– I prefer the balsamic, which seems to be house made and thicker and more garlicy than store bought ones. The sandwiches are also yummy and I like the spicy tuna, which has just a little heat. Simple, but healthy and delicious. The spinach and gouda quiche is also quite fluffy and delicious.
Their pastries are delicious and it seems like there’s something for everyone. There are a lot of interesting things that are always rotating so getting bored with their stuff doesn’t really happen. I would, however, advise against their small savory pastries because in my opinion, they’re just kind of oily. You’re better off with a sweet one if you decide to get a pastry. ;)
If you come in around 2:30pm on a weekday you are met with a crowd of kids who just got out of class so if you’re not into crowds, come a little before or after. Seating is kind of limited, and there’s no bathroom, so you’re better off taking your food somewhere else, I feel. Service is pretty efficient and friendly, and the line usually moves in a timely manner.

A very quaint café adjacent to Salvation Army Thrift shop. A brief quiet moment before the start of a chaotic work day I was able to enjoy life’s stillness seated with hot green tea with honey at $ 1.75 and one cold Empanada at $ 2.75. Despite the Empanada’s temperature served cold — it was tasty. Menu is written on traditional black chalkboard. Food items are more than your typical pastries as they carry sandwich, soup, and salads. Décor is very cute. Staff are accommodating and warmly welcoming to customers. Seating is available but limited. This small café can be easily missed while passing in the street.