Good sandwiches and dishes. Tried the tuna sandwich and quinoa with chicken. All yummy. Portion sized. Service can be spotty when busy. Seating can be snug when busy. Great location n decent offerings. read more

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After the movie at Lincoln Center, I got hungry and the convenience of not having to walk back 6 blocks (= 12 blocks round trip) in the cold was enticing for me stay at the theater to conveniently have dinner. I opted for the spaghetti bolognese and a nd mixed green salad. Both were such big amounts! But both were satisfying! I could not believe I finished the spaghetti bolognese and had half the salad take home. That is all I ate but was satisfied! The bolognese was a lot of meat sauce - but the meat was finely ground that I wonder if it had other things in it? But I was hungry and I thought it was good. I recommend eating there. Another order was the soup:salad/ sandwich. That too was so big - that half the sandwich was brought home. Overall the service was good, food was not bad, and very conveniently located as well without walking far. read more

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The salted brown butter and oat latte is absolutely worth the long line outside! Almost impossible to find a spot to sit inside unless you get lucky, but still worth going! read more

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We came to this place thinking that it was actually something different. Nonetheless, we decided to stay and have brunch as we were starving and looking forward to coffee. As we arrived, the restaurant had several people seated inside, but wouldn't be considered busy. It took a few minutes to get a table, and once we did, we were greeted by our waitress. My husband was really looking forward to breakfast, but was a few minutes past the deadline. He ordered a coffee instead and said that it was not as sweet as he typically likes it. Both of the people I was with ordered a chicken Caesar wrap, which was filled with hardy chicken breast, but minimal Caesar dressing. We even had to ask for a side because they didn't give us a ton. I ordered a half soup which was the vegetable soup and a half meatball sub. The meatball sub was really good, but definitely on the messy side. Our waitress was very matter-of-fact and quick to take our order, but not quick to tend to us when we actually needed it. The cost was a little high for my liking, but I also can't fault them due to the area of town they are in. As we left at the restaurant, there were plenty more people being seated, and it was a little busier. read more

Food is mediocre. $19 for a basic Caesar, mine came with no capers even tho it said capers on the menu. Salmon is overdone and salty. Drink was good. read more

Fantastic time here! I ordered the autumn spiced latte and it tasted just like fall in a cup! Although small inside, the cafe is so cozy and inviting. There was a line out the door to order but it went by very fast. I'd like to come back to try some of the other coffees on the menu! I haven't tried the food, which seems to be a reason for the low ratings, but the coffee is definitely worth it. read more

Cafe Paradiso - Autumn Spiced Latte - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

TikTok sometimes sends you to some funky places but this one exceeded my expectations. The line can be very long so make sure you have the time to stand in a line to wait for their coffee. I was pretty sceptic about the salted brown butter oat milk latte but that combination worked incredibly well. Now the only complaint I have is that we need bigger cups. read more

Great ambiance, but just okay food. I really wanted to love this place because the setting is lovely--very cozy and perfect for a date or hanging out. However, the food was a bit underwhelming. The green pasta looked better than it tasted (a bit bland), and the pizza was pretty standard. We finished off with the tiramisu, which was fine, but nothing to write home about. If you're in the neighborhood and want a nice environment, it's worth a stop, but keep your expectations in check for the food. Service is good too read more

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Lowkey some of the best coffee I've had! The brown butter oat latte is 10/10 worth it and the line moves pretty fast! however $7-8 is a bit expensive but so good. Ambiance is so cute and intimate but not a place to sit more of a grab read more

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I work in Lincoln Center and stop by Café Paradiso every time I want to treat myself, as I'm a big fan of their croissants. I recently brought my partner with me because she's also a croissant lover and I wanted her to try one. When we walked in, my partner asked the woman behind the counter, "Hi, may I have a butter croissant?" The employee looked at her like she had just asked the dumbest question in the world. She stared at her, then at the pastry case, then back again, and said, "What you see is what we have." For context: the pastry case didn't have any croissants, just other pastries such as muffins, etc. My partner replied, "Oh, I wasn't sure if you might have more in the back," and the employee shot back, "Well, now you know." It was such an unnecessarily rude and awkward exchange. I had to clarify to my partner on the way out if I heard her correctly, because I was genuinely baffled. I thought "I must've misheard her, there is no way she responded that way." I went back the next day because I really wanted my partner to try their croissants, but we agreed to enter only because we saw someone else working the register. This other woman was super friendly and welcoming. I thanked her for being kind and mentioned what had happened the day before--she was very apologetic, eager to listen, and understanding, which I appreciated. I still love the croissants here, but I hope the staff can be more consistent with how they treat customers. Good pastries are great, but I don't want to have to peer in to see who's working every time I go, avoiding certain employees. read more

Long line but move quickly for take outs. Staffs are friendly and the latte is delicious. Not overly sweet and well balanced taste. read more

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This was the first stop of my trip and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere was quiet and cozy, perfect for planning my day ahead. I enjoyed my iced caramel latte in a window seat, perfect for people watching. My waiter, Robert, suggested the bagel with smoked salmon. I'm glad I took his suggestion, it was the best smoked salmon I've ever had! My belly is full and I'm ready to take on the Empire State Building! read more

Cafe Paradiso - Iced Caramel Latte - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Shockingly bland and rubbery pastries. Laughably small servings (at least of salad). Typically doesn't have all the items on the menu -- why advertise fresh-pressed juices if you never have them? Service is good though. Note: This review is not based on a single visit, but is based on numerous visits over the past few years, during which I've noticed a substantial and objective decline in quality. read more

I bought a pastry at Cafe Paradiso before a movie at Lincoln Center and I asked if the pastry was fresh, she said "it was fresh." No! the pastry was very old, stale, and tasted gross. HORRIBLE! Directly to the trash. read more

I've been going here for years now, ever since it opened. It started as a table service place, then turned into a number system free for all, and now it seems to be back to table service if you want to sit down (take out options still available at the side counter though.) I've never felt compelled to review this place because it never moved me -- it was fine but nothing to write home about. But for some reason on this most recent visit something just kinda snapped and here I am. I'll start with the good: the convenience of this place is stellar if you're on your way to a movie at Lincoln Center. The menu has a nice variety, the cocktails are solid and the service has always been pleasant and very quick. The problem here is the quality of the food for its prices. Like, I just paid $17(after tax) for a Caesar Salad with no protein in it (extra $8 to get chicken, which would make it a $26 salad after tax). The portion was meal sized, but for what amounted to iceberg lettuce with bottle-tasting dressing (anchovies they boast but I saw none) and nothing else to justify its ridiculous price (there wasn't even pepper on this, let alone more than 5 croutons) I feel pretty ripped off. It's not like this place is fancy by any means, it feels roughly equivalent to airport dining in both disappointing taste and prices. It's not that the food is BAD (bland, maybe...), it's just an obvious cash grab -- and don't talk to me about movie theater prices, because a $17 salad with nothing in it is way beyond that. Even more laughable is how they have an $12 mixed green salad on the menu which probably has more in it than the Caesar does. I love Lincoln Center but man, if you're gonna act like a real restaurant then step up the game or step down the prices. read more

Cafe Paradiso is a decent option for dinner before a concert being located right beneath Lincoln Center Plaza. The food is decent Italian with reasonably sized dishes at an affordable price. Service was quick and friendly, and the ambience was quiet despite all tables being fully seated. read more

Dropped by here the morning of August 27th for a latte. To say that the service was rude is the understatement of the century. It was downright hostile. The young lady taking our order at the counter (don't know her name because she wasn't wearing a name tag) was, what I would classify, as gleefully rude to us. We quietly approached the empty counter to place our order and she very obviously rolled her eyes at us for having the audacity to approach her counter. She proceeded to look down and only answer with the word "no" to everything we asked. No explanation. No help. She stared at us with pierced lips and a condescending, smug look on her face. I asked if she was ok and that's the first "yes" we got. It was genuinely creepy. The lady in the back was slapping the orders together with as much affection as the girl handling our orders. I order whatever it was that they actually had available at this time. Essentially it was a panic order. $10.50 later I ended up with one of their specialty lattes that tasted like a carnival milkshake. I'm never coming back to this terrible coffee shop. I'm sure that I would have given the coffee a second shot but the fact that they employ legitimate psychos says everything I need to know about this establishment. I worked as a barista for a while. I get how annoying customers can be. My wife and I try our best to be extremely low maintenance with other baristas. We try to be generous and avoid being annoying. Especially during busy moments. But never in my many years in the service industry have I witnessed such petulance and rudeness from a barista/waiter. read more

This is where you wanna go for some lite bites before your show. The menu has just the right amount of variety to get you satisfied before your main event. It's a great choice because it's located right in Lincoln Center. Reservations are encouraged. The three couples in front of us were turned away as we approached the host. It gets pretty crowded in there so we did right making that Rez on Open Table that morning! The entrance to this cafe is located INSIDE the Paradisio Theater. We lost 15 minutes trying to find it. There in 1 gender neutral restroom located outside across from the cafe (also INSIDE the theater entrance). It was okay to use but not the cleanest. We ordered the Mixed Board for 2 and a combo Soup and Sandwich. We chose the Tomato soup which was EXCELLENT and not salty. The sandwich was a meatball parm where we requested just a sprinkle of cheese (yes they do that!) The host was wonderful and astute to assisting the waitstaff who seemed overwhelmed with the influx patrons coming at once for all their shows. All in all a pleasant experience. read more

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I stopped into Cafe Paradiso near Lincoln Center for a quick lunch and decided to try their half sandwich and soup combo. I went with the turkey, avocado, and Swiss sandwich along with a bowl of tomato soup. The sandwich was... fine. Nothing particularly memorable, just your average deli-style sandwich. What did surprise me though was finding a random piece of prosciutto inside; something not listed on the menu. That could be a real issue for anyone with dietary restrictions or allergies. Luckily, it wasn't a problem for me, but it definitely made me raise an eyebrow. The tomato soup was the bigger letdown. It wasn't very hot, and I honestly couldn't tell if it was meant to taste that way or if they'd just forgotten to heat it enough. It had the consistency and flavor of slightly warmed up ketchup, just bland and disappointing. For around $20+, the meal was not worth it. The service to be fair, was perfectly fine. My waiter Sally was friendly and attentive. But overall, Cafe Paradiso didn't live up to its location or its prices. read more

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I went to the walk up inside and got a Caramel & Espresso Mousse iced latte and it was deliciousss. A bit pricey, but very good, so take that as you will. Would stop by again if I was in the area. read more

Got the viral salted brown butter and oat latte and it lived up to hype! It was amazing and so unique! Definitely a must get. We got in line 20 minutes before it closed, the line moved so quickly! read more

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I really want to like this place because the food always looks delicious and I love that you can take it into the movie theater. Unfortunately, the food has always been mediocre to bad, and extremely overpriced. I got a seven dollar doughnut and no donuts should ever be seven dollars. The worst thing about this place, however, is that the people who work there look absolutely miserable. I said hello to the woman behind the counter and she said nothing back, just asked me "How can I help you" in a tone that sounded like she would rather be anywhere else. This is normal here. The workers never smile or seem remotely pleasant. I do not understand why it's so difficult for someone to greet you with a smile. For the mediocre expensive food and the unpleasant staff, I'm not going back. read more

Ummmm... I was told I coupons get a mocha because no one knew how to make that when I went in on Friday morning. They also didn't have iced coffee for my friend. She asked for them to pour hot coffee over ice instead and they barely put any coffee in!!!! It looked like an iced tea. I looked at the cans of premade mochas and they were $9. For a coffee. Daylight robbery. Also they don't always open they say they will and sometimes it can take 15mins for them to make a mocha. Also nothing gluten free. Stay sooooooo far away. read more

This is NOT the place you see on Tik tok with the latte on tap. Coffee wasn't bad though, super sweet!

The portion sizes were so small. I got the quinoa salad and I had 3 pieces of lettuce. I looked at another person's quinoa salad and it was filled with lettuce. The eggplant parm was flat and the burrata ravioli came with 5 raviolis. Not only did I have to make a second dinner at home but the bathroom situation is appalling. I went to use the bathroom and there is a code and only one bathroom for the entire place. There was a line of course so I asked if there was another bathroom somewhere and they said no. Meanwhile I went exploring and it turns out the place is flush with bathrooms to the left of the theater. I was very disappointed with the lack of accommodation and lack of food. read more

Delish food, friendly service. We went before a show, it was crowded, and they served us quickly. Convenient to Lincoln Center.

Mari Louise was our server and she was the cutest and sweetest cheeky monkey I've ever met! The best server I've ever had she took such great care of us. Made us feel at home read more

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Good service and great location if you have events by the Lincoln Center area. Had quiche and cappuccino and enjoyed it.

The food is just ok, but the service is really nice. It is convenient venue, if you are running to see the movie from work and do not have time for other options. read more

I ordered a decaf Americano from the walk up window. My cup was half full of coffee. When I pointed it out to the person behind the counter all she would do was offer to add more water. read more

The people are great and the food is fantastic nice little place to relax or get some work done

Everything was delicious, but my personal favorite was the mushroom pizza I will definitely return and recommend to my friends read more

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Unfortunately, though this café is centrally located and could be a real asset to the area, it's so extremely hit or miss that it's not usually worth it. The pastries are dense and dried out because they sit on an uncovered shelf (not sure for how long). Coffee is fine, except for cold brew- went today and am pretty sure I was served a cup of undiluted concentrate. It was so acidic and bitter it was truly barely drinkable, even after plenty of simple syrup and milk. I really hate to be a bother in retail environments, but it's worth noting that the baristas didn't offer a new drink, a refund, or anything but a shrug when I brought this to their attention. Pretty disappointing for $6. Really unfortunate that most of my experiences haven't been positive. Here's hoping the future brings better quality control and better beverages! read more

This place used to be a cafeteria and now it's becoming a posh, cozy place to come. The food is amazing; service second to none, and now they've added live singers. A wholesome culinary experience! read more

I have no words to describe how good it was my experience at Cafe Paradiso. For starters, the ambiance is cozy and elegant. The staff is so nice, from cashier to waiters. Very receptive and welcoming crew. And the food was really amazing! They had a great variety of gluten free options without losing flavor. My favorite was the quinoa salad with salmon, such a refreshing dish, tasty and very good looking too! If you're looking for a great meal at a great spot for a good price, you should make Cafe Paradiso your next visit! read more

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It's pretty perfectly situated for what you want before going to any of facilities at Lincoln Center. The food is reasonably good, the staff is friendly and the price is fair. Just don't expect a high-end dining experience as the menu is quite limited. If you want to go absolutely make a reservation people come pouring in by about 6 PM and poof by 730 the place is empty. read more

I really enjoyed Cafe Paradiso! They had an expansive menu, quick service, cute inside, and really friendly staff. Everything was extremely reasonably priced too. I had only gotten a glass of Prosecco but I really had a nice time. They came around offering us warm chocolate chip cookies, which I thought was sweet. read more

Not enough waiters, but the one we had was nice. They reheat pre-cooked food.....and not enough. Get pizza here. I assume that's ok.

The atmosphere is cosy and cosmopolitan brasserie. Very inviting. Crowded but to be expected for a Friday evening before the opera. My husband ordered a parma sandwich of sorts and enjoyed it. What I ordered, never arrived to the table. I ordered a veggie sandwich with melted cheese of some sort. Instead I received two thin slices of focaccia bread. Wait! Did I find a leaf of arugula peeking out between the bread?. No, it was actually half of a leaf. The cheese seemed to be present as if the bread was used to clear a knife used to make a prior sandwich. I supposed I should have asked for a bread basket instead of ordering the unsandwich and saved $15.95. Then again, I guess I was paying to sit there sans consuming dinner. read more

Went here for lunch recently with several friends. My pesto ravioli was mediocre at best, it was lukewarm, salty, and the pasta was tough. My friend ordered the tomato soup, which was so salty, none of us could eat it. Out of five people, no one could eat it. It was inedible. When we complained, we were told that that was how it's made? The waiter did offer to bring a different soup but by this time, we had to go. out of all of us, only one person enjoyed their meal. read more