One of the City of Hamilton's most consistently crowded lunch spots, the Paradiso Cafe serves hundreds of office workers every day. The most popular choices are pastries, sandwiches, and endless cups of tea and coffee, and the platters of the day are full meals in themselves. Depending on what's available at the market, daily specials might include lasagna with a side salad; savory breast of chicken with greens; or a platter of "deep-fried rice" with minced beef or pork.