Paradis

Fulfill your dessert needs right off of the main streets of Old Town Monrovia. Paradis is slightly across from the Krikorian Theater. Options include 1, 2, 3, or 4 scoops in a cone or cup, as well as drinks and sundaes. If you order 4 scoops, I don’t know if the cone is available, but I would recommend a cup so you can leisurely enjoy each flavor. After sampling some flavors, I ordered the Danish Way (4 scoops for $ 6.49) in a cup and picked coffee chocolate caramel, oreo, ferrero rochee, and sea salt caramel. I rank my favorites in that very order. The coffee chocolate caramel was the best, rich in all the three components in its name. Oreo was the second best with bits and chunks of oreos mixed in. The ferrero would’ve been higher if it had a stronger ferrero rocher taste. BF thinks the hazelnut chocolate sample he tried tasted more like ferrero than the actual namesake flavor. The sea salt caramel was delicious, but we found the salt taste overpowering the caramel. 4 scoops were the right size for sharing (and a better deal than us each ordering a 2 scoop cup/​cone at $ 4.95 each).
Pretty friendly service from the two girls working that night, helping us narrow down the selections. Love that the seating included comfy armchairs, benches, bar tables and chairs, and seats in front of a faux fireplace near the entrance (reminisint of a Christmas card scene). They also stock games and cards for you to enjoy. Parking can be found right on Mrytle (street parking), on its side streets, or with the various public parking lots around Old Town.
While paying for our dessert, we noticed some chocolate covered s’mores ($ 2.50 we thinks?) right by the register. Dare we add one on to our 4 scoops order? Nah, we decided to save it (and the affogato that they offer) for next time’s sugar fix!

My new favorite ice cream place! Holy moly this place is good. Creamy, delicious, and very very tasty! I would consider myself an ice cream connoisseur and boy this is some yummy stuff

Came here in hopes of satisfying some of my dessert cravings and Paradis did just that. It is located on Myrtle Ave, where Old Town Monrovia is, definitely a cute little spot to visit during the Spring or Summer time. Theres a lot of dessert spots and restaurants as well, tons of variety!
They have a large variety of flavors and you can sample as many of them as you’d like, until you have found yourself some clear winners. The cost of 2 flavors is $ 4.95, I decided to get the Almond Java Chip and the Strawberry Sorbet. The Almond Java Chip was a really smooth, delicious, and creamy choice, I could definitely taste all of the flavors. As for the Strawberry Sorbet, it was rich, creamy, and fruity, definitely a good flavor to finish off the whole ice cream journey with.
I left Paradis satisfied and it was the perfect amount. The décor of the inside is super cute as well, you can see all different kinds of décor that you normally would not see at any other place. The area is spacious as well, so if you want to eat inside or outside there will be a good amount of seats. Theres this couch and fireplace area by the window of the shop as well, if you get the chance, definitely sit there. I almost fell asleep from my food coma over there.

This place is simply «alright». I got the small cup with 2 flavors for $ 4.95. Really? You’re going to charge your customers extra for getting 2 different flavors in the same size cup? That’s a little ridiculous given that we’re pretty much paying $ 5 for a small. Not only that, but they’re a little stingy with the scooping too. The flavors are not impressive either.
I also got the signature salted caramel shake and it came out super melted and watery. I think I’d rather get a milkshake at In-​N-​Out.
The only great thing about this place is the décor and the fact that they had board games lying around. My boyfriend and I played some pick-​up sticks, which is something we haven’t seen since our childhood. So that was nice, instead of playing on our phones and being anti-​social.

Great addition to Myrtle Ave. in Monrovia. They are located along the main drag right across from Krikorian theatre and next to Merengue. So hard to pick a flavor so we opted for one of the loveboxes. We got 6 flavors for $ 12.99. Great deal with generous scoops. The lovebox is packaged in a styrofoam container so it didn’t melt on the drive home. They do have seating inside and a few tables outdoors but we opted to enjoy our goodies at home. Our lovebox contained the following flavors:
Chocolate — this tastes slightly different than your standard chocolate. i’m thinking it has some dark chocolate. still very good and very chocolate-​y in flavor
Vanilla bean — great vanilla flavor. you can even see the specks of vanilla throughout the ice cream
Sea salt caramel — i thought i would enjoy this one, but it was just ok. more caramel, not any real sea salt taste
Coffee chocolate — coffee is my absolute favorite ice cream flavor and this one did not disappoint. if you love coffee, this is for you
Strawberry sorbet — very refreshing and fruity
Cantaloupe sorbet — my second favorite in our lovebox after the coffee chocolate. very refreshing with chunks of cantaloupe
Will definitely be back.

Love this little cozy ice cream (um gelato) shop — originally from montrose area on Honolulu ave there /​this place has been a gem for creamy dessert lovers. Where else can you eat gelato where it feels like a living room with a fireplace etc in it. Plus plenty of outdoor space and benches along old town Monrovia to enjoy your sweet treat.
Super super friendly service and their product is the bomb. Just don’t get stuck on one favorite as their flavors rotate frequently depending on season, etc. my fav is the marshmallow with half of their dark chocolate. They let you taste anything you want and everything is good here. It’s hard to decide on a cup or cone as well. This is one of the best gelato shops in the area by no means. Great for after hitting a movie across the street from it. Live music out front on some weekdays and you have the Cuban bakery merengue next door to pick up some potato balls!

The employees seem to have a lot of friends hanging out there. recently went on a quick walk there and the people who worked there had friends which were yelling back to the employee who should have been more focused on the new customers who were trying to choose icecream.
Ambiance I would give 0 stars and icecream 5.
Wasn’t such a pleasant experience, ruined the taste of my icecream

Q: How did Reese eat her ice cream?
A: Witherspoon.
LOVE the fact that staff are super nice and patient. They allow you to try as many flavors as you want and never rush you. Always a smile on their face!
i always get a small so that i can get 2 flavors. Prices are very fair and they give you a very generous portion. ice cream flavors are not overly sweet and it definitely show their true quality. each sample i try truly shows the flavors that shine right through it. If you’re are in the old town monrovia area make sure you pay them a visit. you will not be disappointed. definitely my go to place when i am in the area now! my something to look forward to. :) paradis you made me a happy camper and you definitely got yourself a returning customer!
ordered:
orange buttercream –tasted like orange julius or orange bang. which = YUM
oreo — if you’re an oreo fan then this flavor is a must.
vanilla bean– you can never go wrong with this old school flavor. its smooth and silky.
tips:
*indoor seating only
*stays open late
*right across the street from the movie theater.
*cash and credit card accepted.
*different flavors each day.
*there’s more than one location.
*company is open for franchising.

Always greeted warmly here. They offer really tempting flavors and it’s hard to choose one sometimes. They usually will tell you for less than a dollar, you could upgrade to the next size to get two flavors, but I always decline because it’s already indulgent :)
I LOVED the pistachio. It featured a strong pistachio flavor, and just a hint of sweetness. So good. I usually get the child’s scoop size and it really is just enough for a bit of dessert without tipping the scale. I’ve also tried the ferrero rocher, and that one is a lot sweeter, but the flavor is exactly the same as the candy. They also offer several dairy-​free flavors, which I appreciate. Flavors definitely rotate because I haven’t seen pistachio since that first time.
The staff has never failed to be super friendly and very generous with offering samples. I think this is my top favorite ice cream place at the moment just for lovely service, and really good ice cream.

Out of the new rage of Nitrogen Ice Cream and cool new gimmicks, I like how this place is just Ice Cream. No Frills, JUST ICE CREAM. This place has a great assortment of ice cream and it’s not expensive, unlike the things you get at creamistry or scoops n scoops. I don’t know a small $ 8 ice cream that is made from a spinning contraption made on the spot.
I like this place, because they make good ice cream. I give a five because it offers different type of flavors like Ferrero Rocher and Coffee and Chocolate, but still can have Vanilla Bean and Regular Chocolate. Some places like to go way outside the box, but it’s nice to be inside and outside once in a while. Just a scoop and a cone to hold me over.

I really do enjoy coming to Paradis when I’m in the Monrovia area.
The staff is super friendly and they let you try as many flavors as you want. The first time I went with my dad here we literally almost tried all the flavors. (: Besides, the great customer service I fell in love with their strawberry sorbet. An added bonus is that all their sorbets are vegan! YAAS! Makes me love their strawberry sorbet even more.
It does tend to be on the pricer side at $ 4.95 for a small scoop, but you do get to chose two flavors so I really don’t mind. You should definitely check them out when you’re in the area!

Small little fancy ice cream store in downtown Monrovia. They have interesting flavors of ice cream. We got the coffee and ferrero rocher. We also tried the lime and strawberry sorbet, u can really taste the sourness of lime. Lol. Try it if u like sour.
Check them out if u are around monrovia

Paradis has quickly become my favorite ice cream!
Not only the selection of flavors is amazing and unique but more importantly the execution of these flavors is so spot on, the ice cream so rich and decadent, I absolutely loved every flavor I have tried here!
My son had the stracciatella and really loved it, I went with the Ferrero Rocher and it was fantastic as well.
Service was excellent, the place small but super clean and bright.
My only tiny gripe is that the portions are a bit small/​prices high, but the quality is so great, I will just get two scoops next time.
Worth checking out!

Sitting across a Cold Stone’s is this little shop that serves pretty good ice cream that emphasizes much more on flavors than the cream flavors.
QUALITY:
For an ice cream that claims to minimize fat content, the ice cream here is pretty smooth but still relatively light; what I like most about this establishment is that there’s a lot of emphasis on highlighting the flavors. So their vanilla will have a strong vanilla taste, then it’ll follow lightly with the cream flavor. I find that the ice cream is texturally creamy but kind of lacks that creamy flavor to go along with it, and I personally want to have a richer creamy flavor to go along with that creamy texture. The flavor themselves are very true to what they are, with a bit more sweetness (including the strawberry sorbet.)
Overall, I think I’d come back here if I was around the area and am craving for ice cream.

Amazing service and great ice cream!
Decided to stop in at Paradis after having brunch at the Old Town Bistro across the way and was not disappointed. Paradis has such a unique selection of made-​in-​house ice cream flavors that are so yummy! I saw the Ferrero Rocher and had to have it, and even better, they offer it affagato style which is just a shot of espresso on top.
Unfortunately, as I placed my order the espresso machine stopped working, and a lovely woman (possibly the owner or manager) had the associate helping me charge me the ‘snack’ size even though she served me a much larger portion. The ice cream on its own is amazing so I was totally happy, but while we were sitting enjoying our wonderful ice cream the lady approached me saying that they got the espresso machine to work and she would be able to make my original order. She was ready to give me a brand new scoop of ice cream (because she said mine had started to melt already) with espresso but I insisted that at most I would just take the shot on the ice cream I had left. She was so kind and that kind of customer service is rare these days!
Loved the ice cream, great prices, and the service was exemplary!

My ice cream melted in my hands since it was so hot these days! Noooo…
I got too much caramel in my ice cream, but it’s my fault for wanting to try these flavors. Both very extremely sweet and sticky.
The Caramel Almond Crunch was my favorite as it was just right– not too sweet, with bits of almond here and there.
The Hazelnut Caramel Chocolate was pretty intense since the whole thing is covered in a net of chocolate syrup and caramel. Holy intensity! I found a huge chunk of caramel in mine and I was like WHOA, simmer down there!
Regardless, I like Paradis and would go back for a sweet treat. Watch out Coldstone’s across the street!

I met up with a friend here a couple weeks ago and I must say, I quite loved it. When we came in, we were the only customers for a bit and the two workers were really nice and welcoming. I was able to try some of the flavours and they were all yummy. I decided on a small cup with two dairy-​free flavours: 1 scoop of lime sorbet and 1 scoop of strawberry sorbet. SO GOOD. The two flavours complemented each other perfectly on such a hot August summer day. The only downside is that it melted so fast :(. I love that their space allowed for my friend and I to catch up. The interior is too cute although the seating is very limited so consider yourself lucky if you’re able to grab those two comfy chairs by the fireplace near the entrance!
Street parking is available but it can get very busy in Old Town Monrovia so do what I do and just park by the library.

Paradis ice cream is originally from Denmark! (cool). It’s where they first opened and expanded.
I’ve been to the Paradis in Montrose before (no indoor seating there) and yesterday was my first time at the Monrovia location which just opened this month. They are located on the west side of Myrtle Ave close to where the new relocated Meregue Bakery is. I prefer the interior at this location better as it’s much more spacious with seating inside as well as a restroom! Other than Monrovia, it appears Paradis will be opening in Hermosa Beach, Seal Beach, Valencia and Orange as well.
They offer ice cream and sorbet (vegan) as well as beverages.
Upon entering, the décor is quite charming with the faux fire place and various seating. The lady working there let us try as many flavors as we wanted. I ended up getting a Small cup with two flavors for $ 4.95. I got the coffee ice cream which had bits on chocolate in it as well as the Ferrero Roche.
The consistency of their ice cream is a bit dense, rich and creamy. It actually reminds me more of gelato. I enjoyed both the flavors I got and thought the $ 4.95 was totally worth it. The sorbets are also worth trying and are so flavorful. The pineapple sorbet actually taste like Dole Whip.
UPDATE: Depending on who is working, I feel the scoop sizes are not consistent. I usually order a kids size (1 flavor) or small cup (2 flavors) and there’s one girl that tends to skimp on the portion.
¹²⁹⁄₁₀₀ Reviews for 2015

My new ice cream love. Fresh flavors!
Light and fluffy but still creamy. The strawberry is so very strawberry. Like fresh strawberries. Sorbets are just water and fruit? Amazing.
Other flavors we had: coffee was spot on! Vanilla was light but also full of flavor.
Can’t wait to try more…

A brand new ice cream shop on Myrtle in Old Town Monrovia just opened, with the grand opening celebration taking place at noon, Saturday 8÷8÷15. Paradis serves original flavors such as Banana Sundae & Ferrero Roche and also familiar favorites like Vanilla Bean, Oreo or Pistachio, to name a few. Besides ice cream& sorbets, you can also opt for hot chocolate, coffee drinks and even an Affogato.
Paradis has a quaint, cozy feel with comfy chairs for their seating areas and a fake fireplace by the front entrance. On the wall are shelves displaying items for sale, coffee from Australia, chai and a nice selection of tea in colorful canisters. You can even get a paradis t-​shirt if you want to look like you work there. O_​o
It’s one of the newest additions to Myrtle. So far, the service from the girls behind the counter are very friendly.
We tried these 4 flavors …
Banana sundae: nice banana flavor with chunks of crushed nuts. Very good and I haven’t seen this at other places before 4
Coffee chocolate chip: slight coffee flavor, often masked by the chocolate 3
Pistachio: noticeable pistachio flavor, not too potent as I had at other places. nutty & not too sweet.
Strawberry sorbet: refreshing w/​a bit of tartness. it’s good but i’m not a fan of sorbets or anything tart
The prices are a bit higher than say Baskin’s, but they mentioned all of their ice cream are made in-​house every night, giving customers a higher quality frozen treat that’s not mass produced.
Regardless, it’s worth checking out! Come and support the local economy!