Café Paradise Opens in Lindenwood Park
The new café occupies space shared with The Tree Frog music venue at 3221 Ivanhoe.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Café Paradise has officially opened its doors in St. Louis, serving coffee, wine, beer, and snacks to the Lindenwood Park neighborhood. Operated by Stephen Lindemann and Susannah Haddad, the new establishment shares a physical location with The Tree Frog music venue.
Why it matters
The owners launched the venue to provide a new gathering place for the community. The collaboration allows for a dual-use space that combines a café environment with an established local music hub.
Café Paradise is located at 3221 Ivanhoe and currently operates daily business hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
The players
Stephen Lindemann
He is a co-operator of Café Paradise who relocated to the St. Louis area from Texas.
Susannah Haddad
She serves as a co-operator of the new café business alongside Stephen Lindemann.
The Tree Frog
This established local music venue shares its physical space with the newly opened Café Paradise.
The details
Customers can purchase coffee, pastries, wine, beer, and snacks at the service counter. Additionally, the space features a market section that offers gourmet provisions and various household staples for neighborhood residents.
Timeline
The owners relocated to the neighborhood from Texas in November 2025.
Café Paradise opened to the public on October 20, 2026.
The operators plan to expand outdoor seating in November 2026.
Market Landscape
The opening of Café Paradise follows the pattern of businesses integrating into existing cultural spaces to foster neighborhood engagement. This model helps small businesses maximize shared real estate while providing diverse services to the local community.
Residents of Lindenwood Park now have access to a new daily coffee and retail spot within The Tree Frog venue. The location is open from Wednesday through Sunday, providing a consistent option for morning coffee or evening provisions.
The takeaway
This venture illustrates how entrepreneurs can leverage existing local footprints to lower overhead while building community ties. Residents should keep an eye on the venue for the upcoming addition of outdoor seating options.
What happens next
The owners are scheduled to complete an expansion of the outdoor seating area during November 2026.
Further reading
For more on new local businesses, visit the St. Louis Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by St. Louis Magazine.
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