If you're a local, you need to know this is a new owner and operator from a few years ago who has done an excellent job cleaning up the space and providing excellent food. It's NOT a rebranded Choices Cafe. I work nearby and get the chicken satay sandwich at least once a week. The chicken is well seasoned and tender. There are no nasty filler pieces. The vegetables are fresh and crisp that have an amazing flavor that compliments the chicken so well. The sauces are in proportion to the content of the sandwich. The bread doesn't get weighed down or soggy. It can get quite busy at lunchtime and with only 2 employees, service can be slow but always kind. The playlist is fire and a nice bonus. As long as I work so close, I'll be a regular! read more

Great service, always a pleasure speaking to staff. Food is always on point I recommend ordering in person than using a service like door dash to avoid fees. It's a small joint but very homie and has all your needs. I ordered a Thai tea to go with this. On a hot day I recommend a smoothie. It's large! Ask for the daily special for a surprise food item that may peak your interest. :) read more

Wait I have a new favorite sandwich, Red Dragon Delight. It's so good! I get mine without jalapenos because I am a wimp, but the flavor is 11/10. The pork is reminiscent of Chinese bbq pork (like the kind you get from Sam Woo), but more tender and juicier. Service is always prompt and kind, they remember my preferences, and the shop is very handy if you just need a snack. This is my default place whenever I forget to pack a lunch. It's so good! read more

Paradise Cafe - Red Dragon Delight - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Having stopped by paradise cafe on a whim during my lunchtime walk, I was craving a banh mi sandwich and, in short, I was left a little underwhelmed. I want to set the scene a bit by saying that I loved the ambiance of a sandwich shop that is immediately adjacent to a parking garage so there isn't the ability to outside without risking getting hit by a car. They have many of these in New York City and having spent much time in the big apple so it actually kind of appealed to me. The staff at the front counter couldn't have been nicer as well. As for the food: I felt the $13 pre-tip price tag (I paid over $15 with tip) for a BBQ pork banh mi was a little pricy for what I ended up getting. Additionally, the roll was somewhat soggy on the edges. I appreciated the savoriness of the soy sauce (?) and the sweetness of the bbq pork however it was strange that in one bite I'd get 100% savoriness and in another bite I'd pick up 100% sweetness. I wished those sauces would've overlapped a bit and that there was more pork than came on the sandwich. With the amount of ingredients and the size of the sandwich I don't think they should've charged more than $10. I will definitely give this place another chance down the road and I wish them success as they get settled in to their location. read more

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Stumbled upon this place as I was on jury duty across the street at the Civic Center! Literally so convenient since I didn't want to drive and leave too far. They offer a wide array of baguette sandwiches. I was basic and just got a turkey/ham LOL. Portion was decent and it was delish. Not sure where to park if you do come visit, but def super convenient if you are working or serving nearby. They are also so nice! read more

Paradise Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Yelp says it's open at 7am. Went there at 7:08 and it was closed. It would be nice if they updated their schedule if they don't plan to adhere to their posted times. read more

Paradise Cafe - This is the schedule on the front door, but it was past 7am and they were closed. - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Ana, California

A quick bite place with drinks and sandwiches. There is plenty of seating and where you can relax and do some work. There is also some parking read more

Paradise Cafe - Business hours and address - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Last time I was here was over a year ago. I don't have a photo but the food was delicious. It still is. Since my last (only) post so far , this location is under new owners. Staff is really friendly and acknowledges each person walking through the door. They will make your food to order. Swing by and try it out. I want to try their iced tea or coffee next. :). read more

Paradise Cafe - Ham sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I decided to check out Paradise Cafe during my lunch break while serving jury duty at the court nearby. I am a vegan, so I was looking for a place with a vegan-friendly option. I ordered the Garden of Eden sandwich, which without modification is vegetarian. It is very simple to modify to be vegan-friendly, by removing cheese and if I remember correctly, mayonnaise, just be sure to ask the cashier! I also ordered an iced latte with oat milk. The sandwich was delicious! Veggies were fresh, the variety of veggies was very tasty, and it was quite flavorful. It was nicely filling and kept me satisfied for the rest of my service. No complaints about the latte! Service was very friendly, and I appreciated the discount for jury service. It was quite busy, so it took a bit long to get my food, but that was expected and the wait was nothing crazy. Overall, I had a very good experience at Paradise Cafe, and would definitely return if I had jury service in this area again. read more

Paradise Cafe - Garden of Eden Veggie Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I've been coming here every Friday since finding this place in August, and it is my absolute favorite. I get the Tuna melt every time, and the amazing woman that works there makes it PERFECT every single time. She is so great and so sweet, the second she sees me come in on Friday, she already knows what I want. LOVE this place! edit: added my sandwich bc i finally remembered to take a picture read more

Paradise Cafe - Tuna Melt/Panini - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Ana, California

The owner was extremely nice. She even makes her own home brew of coffee with four different coffee beans mixed into one and it was extremely strong. She also made me a protein bowl that was delicious 10 out of 10 would recommend to go back. Just wish they were open later. read more

I have tried multiple egg rolls from this little cafe and well as their turkey sandwich,and all are very good. This is the first time trying the breakfast egg rolls and they are delicious. Definitely recommend. The service is great and the lady who is there is always nice and welcoming. They also do have some tables if you decide to eat by the cafe. read more

Paradise Cafe - Breakfast Egg Rolls - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This place feels like you moved to a different country. The cleanliness is questionable. The cashier didn't know the menu at all. I said "..." sandwich and she said "bowl?" The cook did not get my order. The food was OK and not worth the $11 (before tax and tip). The bread was stale, carrots for banh mi sandwiches was from a 2 gallon bucket kept at room temperature and the chicken was OK quality. seating areas are like a random hotel lobby across the parking lot entrance and outside is the parking area. If you are used to Subway or chipotle, then this place is not likely to be for you. read more

Great little Deli across from the Courthouse. Awesome i could get breakfast and coffee before Court. I had a Breakfast burrito that was amazing and a hot tea!! Im planning on going back for lunch. Food was yummy!! Ill try the Bahn Mi this time. Owner was there. She was very nice and friendly!! Great place to eat. Thanks Paradise Cafe!! You made my day. read more

The chicken schwarma bowl was delicious! Happy to find a place that has good fire feta! Service was great! There's two small outside tables but they are hidden from the street. Great place for lunch if you are serving jury duty! read more

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Everything in the bowl all the little sides are to die for they're so delicious and all have flavor. Limited items but it is well worth those items. I'm super excited that they have fire feta because Daphne's was the closest with fire feta and now there's another place with it. I'm love. The service is excellent. The little youngster that works behind putting all the food together he's really awesome and quick! tip him great! It's super worth it! The environment is nice just relaxed outside where they brought our food to us! Beautiful day awesome food ! And for those that have EBT food stamps they also take that as well just to let people know!! get your food guys. I believe this is my favorite spot now!!! Ammmazzzinnng Paninnis read more

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I'm not sure why this place has 41/2 stars because honestly it was a complete waste of money to come here. First off they were out of croissants so they wanted me to pay extra to substitute for a bagel. Then I ordered a bagel cream cheese which was $5 seemed pricey but it was big but it wasn't even toasted then I ordered a latte and wow it was pretty disgusting. Not a good experience at all read more

A nice little place with seating across the driveway! Great food and they provide great service by bringing the food over to you. read more

Paradise Cafe - Chicken Shawarma! Lots of different flavors coming together. Very tasty! - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Ana, California

The owner was nice very friendly and the food was good ! Will definitely come out my way to come here again

Service was good. Chill ass people. The food was fire and overall no complaints except for the fact it's kinda hidden.

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the amazingly affordable prices for high quality foods. We were looking for some healthy options in the area and came across Choices Cafe. I was taken aback quite a bit because the location is quite odd, there is parking in front but we literally drove passed it without noticing. The place is very hidden underneath a tall building and the shop is relatively small. We got a Veggie Sandwich, a Tuna Sandwich, and a Grilled Cheese. The tuna sandwich was great, my bf loves it. My Veggie Sandwich was not the best I've had but for the price ($3.45 through Grubhub) and quality, it's so worth it. I wished it was toasted. The grilled cheese was not bad, just a bit dry. I love how you can customize whatever goes in your sandwich. I wish they have more options like maybe sprouts or avocado, etc. Great customer service, the owner called after we placed an order to order check our choice of bread because we forgot to include it. Had a pleasant experience, we definitely recommend this place! Gotta support local businesses!! XD read more

Paradise Cafe - Tuna Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Right across Santa Ana Courthouse I found Paradise Cafe and stopped by for a quick lunch. The owner was so friendly and the Banh Mi I had was authentic and yummy! Great cold brew coffee too! The cafe is quite small, no frills, few tables outside to eat and go but the service made it all worth it. New owners too! Stop by and give it a try! read more

Was called for jury duty today. Courthouse cafe closed early. Found this tiny cafe across the street. Tried their Banh Mi sandwich. Boy I was pleasantly surprised. It was one of the best tasting Banh Mi I ever had. Don't get me wrong I tried a bunch of Banh Mis around OC, LA, and Vegas in the past and theirs rank in my personal top 5. Sadly (or luckily) I got excused at the jury duty case and will not be returning tomorrow. Will definitely come back whenever I get around the area. read more

Great service, food was fresh and yummy! Good sandwich / panini joint! Have many options, food came fast! read more

Paradise Cafe - Turkey Panini - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Got a pastrami panini. Pastrami was cold and I don't think it compares well to boars head. I think the "Swiss" cheese was actually white American cheese. Better than the cafe food at the court, I'm good in coming again. read more

The tuna sandwich was made on an old baguette. The bread was hard and the tuna was gross. It was discolored. I would definitely not recommend this place to anyone. read more

There is new ownership at this cafe. I didn't see any choices for panini on the menu. Sandwiches were pretty basic. Close to the court house, but for pickup only. There's nowhere to sit inside. Service was ok. read more

They are now offering Mediterranean plates for lunch here and they are really good! The beef and chicken are well seasoned and flavorful. I had walked in to pick up soup and a smoothie when the man behind the counter asks if I want a sample of their new food. I said sure expecting a toothpick with meat of some sort. He proceeds to fill up a styrofoam of food filled w beef, chicken, beans, rice, hummus, salad, etc. I was so floored that I kept thinking there had to be a catch but there wasn't. I just got a free lunch from Choices Cafe. Thank you so much, the food was excellent! read more

Paradise Cafe - Mediterranean plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Went here based on Yelp reviews because I was across the street on jury duty. Not really sure why the reviews are so high. The pastrami sandwich and a bottle of tea came to $12.25 by paying cash. The sandwich was OK but definitely not great. The few tables that they have are in a parking lot so definitely no ambience. I'm not saying it was the worst I have had but I won't be returning read more

Woah, I am completely blown away with how BOMB this Vanilla Iced Latte tastes. I was please to hear they have curbside pickup since I have a toddler and it's always a lot to take him in an out of the car seat. So convenient! Staff is friendly as well. :-) read more

Paradise Cafe - Iced Vanilla Latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Panini was okay. Service was okay. Nothing crazy nothing stands out to me. I wish the staff was a little more friendly, but service industry can be hard so nothing that would deter me from coming back. read more

Where is the Moroccan Owner. I was a regular here and who ever made my Tuna Sandwich today was awful :( they didn't bother toasting the bread completely, they didn't bother melting my cheese either. Moroccan owner always made it with love never in a rush and my sandwich was always warm You would taste the freshness. I work for the County and there's plenty of us that go there and they are experiencing the difference. Is there a change of ownership? Very Dissapointed read more

Got jury duty? Avoid the crowds in the courthouse and still save time. This place has fresh heathy food and super friendly service right across the street from OC Superior Court. Dining area is the building lobby which is large and comfortable. High recommend. I rocked the tuna salad on sourdough and a black coffee! read more

My new regular! Trying this new place is actually the best choice...nicely priced, great food and customer service. Thank you for opening across the Courthouse! read more

Paradise Cafe - Tuna sandwich! - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I've been working for the Courts for over five years, and this location has gone through many tenants. While there are many choices in the downtown area, there aren't that many options near the courthouse within a 5 minute walking distance. With that said, I'm glad Choices Cafe has opened. It's really great for nearby staff and those on jury duty. Choices is a cafe with some convenience store items and a simple menu with breakfast and sandwiches for lunch. The prices are extremely fair (you can get a sandwich combo with chips and soda for only $7), and the sandwich is solid. I got the roast beef sandwich combo, and all of the ingredients were very fresh - it definitely gets the job done. Overall, it's a great quick experience and not to mention the extremely cordial staff. I will definitely return here! read more

Great place for grab your food! Discover ample portions, delectable flavors, and swift service at choices Cafe! Sandwiches are both satisfying and swiftly served, making it the go-to spot for a delicious and efficient dining experience. read more

Clean location, fantastic customer service, and fresh coffee. What else do you need? How about the BEST tuna sandwich ever. All their sandwiches are great, but the tuna is on another level. Super fresh, made to order with love, and a great flavor. Good job guys. You are a wonderful example of why we need to support small businesses. read more

Choices Cafe is heaven sent! The service and the food is excellent! I specially love their iced coffee, it is bold and strong. Their turkey sandwich with everything on it is amazing and the value for your buck is fantastic! Mounir is super friendly and always welcomes you with a warm and smiling face. I am so glad that I discovered this little gem. You can order at the counter or order ahead of time. For lunch, I recommend getting there early before the rush! Try the turkey sandwich! It is my favorite! read more

New Mediterranean plates are AMAZING. Authentic!! So damn good. THE BEST SAUCES and fresh hummus

Conveniently located across from the courthouse, very small shop but just enough selection for lunch. The tuna on squaw was better than average. My only recommendation to management would be to use paper containers instead of styrofoam ones which is not only wasteful but too large for the size of the sandwich so it ends up looking underwhelming. read more