Paradise Market

I want to let everyone in on a little secret... Eastern European desserts are delicious, arguably the best! This store has lots of Eastern European goodies, and I encourage everyone to check them out!! I know it can be a it intimidating if you didn't grow up with the culture or speak the language but here are some of my favorites here: the individually packed "dadu" ice cream is so good - extra creamy and comes in a pre-packaged cone. I also really like the desserts in the freezer - lots of great cakes and pastries, my fave is shaped and named after a potato (kortoshka), which is a fudgy goodness. They also have "pryaniki" which are a type of gingerbread cookie. There are also lots of gourmet cheeses, deli meats, and marinated veggies that I come for.

A lot of really interesting items in this store.A Huge variety of Russian foods. They have a nice selection of chocolates and wafers, etc. and one of my favorites is the premade borscht soups. there's several varieties and all are pretty darn good. I've read earlier reviews that said the staff is not very friendly and that's probably true but I think they are Just quiet unless you're speaking Russian.Definitely check the dates when you buy something. I think a lot of stuff stays on the shelf for quite some time. They have a really wonderful selection of sausages and cured meats. Not my regular grocery store but I definitely enjoy many of their products occasionally.

Have you ever driven past a business over and over again because they just didn't register on your radar? Paradise Market is easily overlooked because their storefront is so unassuming, but open the door and take a step inside and you'll walk into an enchanted international experience in downtown Hopkins. Curb appeal - 1 easy to miss and ignore. They do need help building a solid curb appeal, but if you're willing to look beyond this minor flaw, this Eastern European market is such a great find and little gem in a downtown Hopkins which is already a cool experience in and of itself.Experience - 5 Nothing like walking into a tiny store where the first thing you see are racks and racks of bulk candy! Nirvana :) it was so fun guessing the flavors of the candies we bought. Selection - 5 My husband found a lot of his European favorites. The rest of us tried a lot of new foods and so far have not been disappointed. The deli counter had really good cakes by the slices. Their sausages and breads were also tasty.Service - 5 the staff was very forgiving. We didn't realize that the bulk candy had two different prices and we mixed both in the same bag. They helped us work it out. Appreciate their bilingual staff bc we speak English, German and Spanish but not Russian. Accessibility 5 - lots of parking in their store parking lot. Definitely will go back.

I started out in EP and ended up in Hopkins chasing down a Dunn Bros. As soon as I see the strip mall I knew it wouldn't be the funky atmosphere I need so I left and passed by Main St. for downtown Hopkins. I'm looking over the street and spot this. I love Russian markets. I looked in the fridge in front which carries salads. Check the expiration dates. I noticed my favor kind of beet salad. Shredded beets, lots of mayo, garlic powder and prunes. A pint of this pink deliciousness was my dinner and gone in a day. I found my favorite Greek style caviar spread Taramosalata. I believe it's vegan and no carb. They have everything you'd expect to see.

We came here because I was craving Halva. The options are very limited and I didn't realize that I purchased expired halva! I purchased 2, the other one expires in 4 days and I purchased it today... I didn't think to check the dates.I have also purchased groats, Tvorog, Ayran, kumis, ryazhenka, and expired kinder eggs.Check expiration date before purchase! The sales lady did warn me to check the dates but I had a bit of a difficulty doing so with a toddler on my hands. However, when you come to a grocery store, you expect them to sell fresh produce.

I disagree with the person who said they were cussed at. I've always been treated respectfully. Maybe some of them don't talk so much to me because they don't speak English. But the other people have been very friendly to me. It's the closest store that sells Russian food to where I live and I'm satisfied with it. Never bought any food that tasted old except for some zefir, but that was a one-time occurrence. I'm generally satisfied with what I buy there.

Expired kefir. Acted like it wasn't purchased at their store. Asked for a receipt. I left without being able to exchange the expired product.

That's the spot now. This place was absolutely delicious the lamb, Gyro and the beignets are absolutely incredible! I've never had a lame you're out that made me cry, but this made me cry tears of joy, for the people who created it if I could give more than five stars, I would

Awesome Ukrainian grocery store with great food, meats, and bread! Very happy we discovered this shop to try new things.

This place is great. A fig to all the thin-skinned naysayers.Delightful wide-ranging selection of candies.Delicious, nutritious, warm and freshly-baked bread. Better than anything in the troughs at the mass-produced high fructose corn syrup peddling places that the blissfully ignorant and isolated have come to call stores.Wide assortment of cheeses and meats and so much else in-between.Patient and kind clerks behind and in front of the counter. This store is what we need more of here in the United States -- patronize it and you'll be healthier, wiser, and pleased.