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    Paradise Cafe

    4.1 (38 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    The ornate counter makes it homey feeling
    Etienne T.

    Cute lunch spot. Seating indoors, outdoors and a small loft upstairs. Order at the end of the corner - pay at the other end. The food is quick and good and very reasonable priced. Don't skip desert and chat with the guy running the show. He's a Raiders fan but other than that 5 stars. :)

    Tanya T.

    I like to order The Lunchbox here- half a sandwich, a bowl of fruit and a cup of fat-free frozen yogurt. Perfect sized portions, and really great food. I stay away from chicken salad here because theirs is made with raisins, and I hate raisins with a passion, otherwise I would go for this sandwich every time. Instead, I usually opt for a turkey or BLT sandwich or a garden burger. The fruit side always makes me feel a little health-conscious, if only for a little while until my afternoon snack time approaches. Finish the meal off with a little strawberry yogurt, and I'm a happy girl. They also serve salads, pastas, and PB&Js for the kiddos.

    Donna M.

    Only place in the area to pick up a quick lunch or eat inside or on the patio with limited time. For a Full Sandwich, the portion of Chicken Salad was small. Gazpacho wasn't chunky -- it was blended. No one told me that the small bag of chips was included. Later as I was looking around, I noticed others eating chips. "Free wifi" but it was locked. I had just noticed Pending Updates to apps I regularly use that could download while I ate. Guy came out of the kitchen 10 minutes later, unlocked it & I asked for the password. I didn't notice any customers being greeted or thanked.

    Dijon Chicken Salad Sandwich from Paradise Cafe
    Kerry C.

    Sometimes, I get all excited about having lunch at a place that seems like a relatively unknown spot, only to find out that it's far from unknown and I'm just apparently the last person to find out about it. I got to the Paradise Cafe in East Memphis around 12:45, expecting the lunch crowds to have finished their meals and returned to work. The small one-and-a-half story cafe was still packed, but it didn't take long after I placed my order at the counter to find an open table. Paradise Cafe specializes in light traditional sandwiches, salads and specialty sandwiches. They're also one of the only places in Memphis where you can get two different kinds of chicken salad (the cajun chicken salad has fruit and nuts, the dijon chicken salad is more traditional). I ordered the Dijon chicken salad sandwich and a drink, and my total came out to about $7 - not bad for a quality lunch. The chicken salad was traditional, but the dijon mustard it was made with gave it a little bit of a kick. The sandwich was served with lettuce and tomato on lightly toasted sourdough bread (they've got several different kinds of bread to choose from). The portion size was just right for lunch.

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    2 months ago

    Great lunch place with outdoor seating. Sandwiches and soup were both delicious. I would highly recommend!

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    3 years ago

    A welcomed find while waiting for a doctor's appointment. Very friendly staff, clean space, delicious soup, fresh food. I'll be back:)

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    Great vegan food! I recommend the pork sandwich - so good! Fast and friendly service. Great location on a fun, trendy street. Quick too!

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    Went for a quick lunch and we all were pleased to get very good vegan food and friendly service.

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    9 years ago

    The chicken Cesar wrap is my favorite thing on the menu !! The food is fresh natural ingredients and delicious ! My fav lunch spot !

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    The best chicken salad in town! Tiny place so get there before the lunch rush if you're hoping to get a table inside.

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