A small shop in an upscale plaza on Poplar just off I240, this seems to specialize in 'good' food, particularly sandwiches (Ciabatta Turkey Burger, Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap, Chicken Florentine). The service is good, but the space is VERY small (6 tables perhaps?) If you don't expect privacy, you'll be OK. read more

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

I got the shrimp salad sandwich on sourdough with all the veggie toppings. I was surprised by how little shrimp salad there was. It was mainly all toppings which thankfully seemed fresh (besides the tomatoes). The flavor was good but would be better if there was more of it to enjoy. It was slightly salty but that helped add flavor to all of the veggies. I wouldn't go out of my way to get this again, but it was a quick and healthy-ish lunch to grab. I called in my order and was able to easily get it upon arrival. I can't say much about the service or ambiance since I was in and out, but it was definitely crowded! I feel like for what I got, it was a bit of a high price tag. read more

Paradise Cafe - Shrimp salad on sourdough (mainly just the toppings and very little shrimp salad) - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Great Food & Great Service ,the employees are very friendly & helpful The VeggieMelt is fantastic read more

Food quality is excellent Had their cheeseburger soup today. It was yummy The sandwiches are fresh and delicious too. read more

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. :) read more

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Here from out of town, was looking for a place near my hotel for a good sandwich. Had the turkey on honey wheat berry bread- so delicious, lots of fresh crispy vegetables. I'd never had shredded carrots on a sandwich, but they were delicious and added color and texture. Will be back before I go home! read more

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

The most delicious, fresh ingredients! I love everything I've ever ordered. The chicken salad is amazing. And the sandwiches come with such great toppings. Highly recommend! read more

Yum! I took a quick lunch break here. The chicken sandwich was subtle and fresh. The potato salad was delicious. The service was quick. Would definitely come back. read more

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

Food was OK. Nothing to write home about. However, I used my credit card and my total was $13. When I received my statement, Paradise Café had charged me $14. This also happened to one of my coworkers. Beware when you go there. I will not return. read more

Solid lunch place that has stood the test of time. Sandwiches and salads are recommended. Their rotating soups are also worth trying. Also, grab a cookie for that afternoon snack that you'll want later. read more

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. read more

Paradise Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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. read more

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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. read more

Paradise Cafe - Dijon Chicken Salad Sandwich from Paradise Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This is a hidden little place in the shopping center at the corner of Shady Grove and Poplar. I had no idea it was there until a friend told me about it and I had eaten at Salsa, right beside it. I had the chicken salad with walnuts and raisins and it was great. I had it in a wrap vs the sandwich, which ended up being a lot smaller than if I had a sandwich. I guess this place is known for its healthy options, which is nice to see! I really liked the fact that they had fresh mint, in addition to lemons, for your water and drinks. Nice touch! read more

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Great black bean burger and the rest of the menus seems very tasty. Not quite vegan friendly and there aren't any dairy alternatives like almond milk. Staff seems a bit eerie and this was off-putting to my experience at paradise cafe, other than that this is a great spot for a quick small lunch read more

Many menu items are designed for weight loss/maintenance. Sandwiches are pitiful, skimpy fillings. Tasty but unsatisfying. I'm very health-conscious, slender, no fried/grilled foods, but I still like to eat! Better portions please, even if $ are raised. read more

Great food - my pimento cheese sandwich was amazing. And the patio seating was lovely. But... no one was very friendly. I'm not a regular, so I had questions - which were answered by a very irritated seeming cashier. And we went later (close to 1 p.m.) to hopefully avoid the rush, but things were very chaotic inside the restaurant. I may go back, but I'm not really inclined to frequent a place where I'm not treated very well. read more

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

I've been here several times and I never really knew what to order until I finally listened to a friend whose standby is the black bean burger. I don't think I've ever eaten a veggie burger in my life, so it wasn't something I was drawn to. But I've been branching out lately with tofu and other meat substitutes, so I thought, why not? And wow. It is GOOD. SO good. It's got a real tex-mex flavor to it that I wasn't expecting. I got mine with all the stuff it normally comes with (sprouts, spinach, carrots, cucumbers--minus the tomatoes) and it was excellent. Also, their fruit cup is very substantial. It is probably a cup and a half of fruit, and it includes bananas, strawberries, honeydew, cantaloupe, grapes, oranges I think...that might be it. I've also had their chicken and rice soup before when it was a soup of the day. It was great. I've never been totally thrilled about anything else I've ordered there, but I'll admit that everything else I've ordered there has been pretty boring, like plain turkey on wheat or something. They have several chicken salad options, including a curry chicken salad, that all look great. Drawbacks: no fountain drinks, and it can get pretty cramped in there. read more

Great little place with some awesome outdoor seating, good variety of sandwiches, good soups, and healthy shakes made with yogurt. Good food selection for kids and it's in a nice area so people do a good job of cleaning up after themselves in the outdoor area. I've only been there once so far but would definitely go back. The only downside is the lack of a fountain soda machine. I know a soda machine kind of goes against their vibe but it would be nice if they had one. read more

This place is so good and I don't know why I always pass up going. I used to go a lot and then just stopped, probably out of inconvenience. It's now on my short list of East Memphis places, again. Usually I'm a salad and turkey sandwich person. I've recently had the shrimp salad and I want it every day when I think about lunch. They have mint leaves for your tea or water. I think that's a wonderful touch! Everyone is so nice and greets you with a smile. It's exactly what you want in a crowded lunch place! I only say crowded because it's just that popular. read more

So this place is definitely not your typical "cafe" with strictly different types of coffee and all of that jazz. Instead, it's more of a quick pick me up breakfast/lunch spot when you're on break from work. Cute space, nice atmosphere. I got the Cafe au Lait shake which was good for the most part, but it did leave a weird aftertaste after a couple of sips. All in all, nice place. read more

With a nice assortment of sandwiches, salads, and shakes, Paradise Cafe is a great spot for a healthy lunch (and only lunch--hours are 10:30-3:00 Mon-Sat). I stop in for the tasty "Iron Man"** shake--banana, wheat germ, honey & protein w/skim milk and vanilla frozen yogurt--at least once a week. (**also called the "Iron Woman," too...but I'm a dude so "Iron Man" it is...) read more

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

I travel regularly for work and ended up in Memphis not knowing any good eats for lunch. TGFY (Thank God for Yelp). I looked up this restaurant and it had pretty good reviews so decided to give it a go. I placed a phone order for pick-up. I ordered for 3 other co-workers and the food was ready by the time I arrived. I went for the 1/2 black bean burger and 1/2 soup (cauliflower, cheese and jalapeno). It was delicious and JUST the right amount. The black bean burger tasted homemade and not the typical frozen food kind. The honey wheat berry bread was also a nice touch. The soup wasn't too creamy and had chunks of cauliflower that were appropriately cooked and easy to bite. All in all this was a good experience for me. I'd definitely recommend to anyone seeking a healthier non-chain food lunch stop. read more

I love to go to Paradise Cafe and chill outside. The Chef salad is awesome and service is great. My sister and I had a great time catching up. read more

I ordered the CURRY chicken salad to go . However what I got was just plain ckn salad. Very upset as the curry ckn salad was only reason I went thereno excuse for giving me the wrong item read more

I had one of the best gazpachos I've ever had! It was my first time here but it won't be my last! I also had the shrimp salad sandwich on a small croissant! I'm ticky about shrimp salad and I liked this one! It's a fascinating place w/ all sorts of folks streaming in and out! The soups and other specials are on a board by the door! It is self serve but the counter service is as good as it gets! The only drawback is lack of space in/out for tables but somehow it works okay! I can't wait to try other things; the chicken salad on fresh fruit salad look great! A friend adores the grilled cheese! A prefect place for a good lunch! I've since had the fresh fruit and Dijon chicken salad and I get it all the time! BTW, it is a great place in the nice weather months as you can eat at tables outside! read more

The BLT was perfect ! The curried chicken salad is really good too! The staff is friendly and food comes out quickly so if you have a short lunch break you won't spend most of it waiting for your food. read more

Nice place to grab a quick bite. They were super fast, and the decorations were nice. Got the soup and sandwich. Loved the fresh veggies on the sandwich, and the gazpacho was delicious! read more

Wonderful food! Loved their healthy options and the staff was pretty friendly! Being able to sit out on the patio was a great option as well! Will definitely be back! read more

What an amazing find on our very first visit to Memphis, TN. We found this slice of heaven through the "Around Me" app. The first suggested location was no longer in business, the second spot we weren't willing to wait the proposed 45 minutes for a table, but the 3rd spot was the charm. Very cozy atmosphere, fresh food, and very accommodating and patient staff. The prices were very agreeable and the food was delicious. If ever in the vicinity again, we'll definitely make this a go-to spot and hopefully they'll be there still b/c it's been 20 years strong thus far. Thanks Robert for the suggestions of difference locations during our stay. read more

Good lunch spot. First time at this restaurant. I ordered the ciabatta turkey burger. The mustard that was on it made it pretty good. The environment was cool yet different. Menu reflected a healthier option. They also sell shakes. For drinks there are no soft drinks. Definitely a different vibe at this place. Overall grade a B. read more

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

black bean melt is my favorite sandwich (loaded with melted jack cheese). Walnut-raisin chicken salad also yummy. And their specialty is their homemade frozen yogurt... i love the Pom-power shake (pomegranate juice and strawberry yogurt!!). They also deliver in the area!! read more