Paradise Bakery & Cafe - Chase Tower

Went in for a skinny cafe mocha because I was having a bad day (and I treat myself with fancy coffee when I'm down), left with mocha and free cookie! Thank you, kind, attentive barista lady!

If ever you try Paradise with their selection of meats, the quality of... everything and their amazing cookies you may not want to try any other deli. Ok. maybe except for Shapiro's, but with Paradise you think your sandwich is going to taste one way, but once it hits your taste buds you will be back for more.

I realize this is a chain but I can't help but admit I have a little crush on the Chase Tower location of Paradise Bakery & Cafe. The employees are extremely cheerful just when I need them to be (bright n' early in the morning). When I think of a chain bakery I wouldn't picture the pretty muffins, scones and cookies that are perched behind Paradise's glass case. I'll vouch for the coconut chocolate chip cookies - pure genius - I believe it's time for me to branch out to the zucchini muffins that look crazy moist. They are healthy when the recipe includes a vegetable ingredient, right? I started today off right with the Mediterranean egg sandwich: sinless egg whites, basil in its best form - also known as pesto, sun dried tomatoes and spinach. nom nom nom.

Their prices are on the high side, so I stick to a breakfast splurge every here and there - for example, when I feel like celebrating a Tuesday or Thursday and such.