I've never been that impressed with Paradise Bakery, but the food is good. Not mind blowing, but good. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming, but the ordering system is confusing and needlessly complicated. Why can't they do it Subway style and just pass the sandwich down the counter? That seems so much easier than writing everything down on a slip of paper and figuring out where to go with your food to pay and such.
I would have given this place 3 stars, but it was their ginger and molasses cookies that made it 4 stars. I LOVE their ginger and molasses cookies, it's like crack baked in an oven.
Given the choice, I would rather go to another cafe like Panera or Boudin, but Paradise is definitely not a bad choice.