About us
Founded in 2000 in Aarhus, Denmark, Paradis has become a beloved name in handcrafted ice cream. Known for using the finest global ingredients and award-winning recipes, with over 50 locations in Denmark and several in LA/OC, Paradis offers delicious options for every taste and dietary need, made fresh daily in-store or delivered.
At Paradis, we craft fresh ice cream and sorbet daily using premium ingredients sourced from near and far. Whether you prefer classic dairy, water-based fruit sorbets, or plant-based options like oat milk and coconut cream, we have a flavor for everyone.
Paradis began in Copenhagen in 2003, offering fresh, low-fat ice cream made daily with natural ingredients. It quickly grew to 45 stores in Denmark and expanded to Los Angeles in 2009, where it now has 10+ locations.
We make our ice cream daily using the finest ingredients from our domestic and international partners. Our team works day-in and day-out to serve you the best handmade ice cream experience possible.
From Denmark to the USA
The ice cream was adapted to the Danes by, among other things, minimizing the fat content and using fresh and natural ingredients. At the same time, it had to be a concept where the ice cream was produced daily. Therefore, quality is paramount every day, and each ice cream has a delicious creamy texture and a fantastic taste. In 2003, the first Paradis store opened in Copenhagen on Sankt Hans Torv. Copenhageners welcomed the ice cream so well that already the following year they were able to open another Paradis store – this time in Frederiksberg. There was no doubt that there was room for more Paradis stores and this resulted in the opening of the first franchise store in Amager in 2005. Since then, new stores have been opened every year, and today we count approx. 45 stores in Denmark. Our first foreign store opened in Los Angeles in the USA in autumn 2009. The area currently has 10 stores and more are on the way.
Paradis Ice Cream timeline
- 2000
The first Paradis store opens in Århus on Nørregade, where it is still located
- 2003
The first Paradis store opens in Copenhagen on Sankt Hans Torv
- 2004
Paradis ApS is established with a focus on opening franchise stores in the Copenhagen area
- 2005
The first franchise store opens in Amager
- 2006
Paradis expands the focus to also include larger cities outside the metropolitan area
- 2008
Paradis consists of 17 stores, all located in major Danish cities
- 2009
The first international Paradis store opens in Los Angeles
- 2010
Executive Capital buys Paradis with a view to implementing an ambitious growth plan
- 2014
Paradis introduces Children’s cup, Frappe, IceSmoothie and Sundaes
- 2015
Paradis introduces a completely new Take Home box design for compartmentalized boxes
- 2017
Paradis opens in Helsingør and Solrød Strand
- 2018
Paradis opens 3 new stores in Denmark; Ahlgade in Holbæk, Ørestad and Fields. As the first ice cream chain in Denmark, Paradis introduces 100% plant-based vegan ice cream varieties
- 2019
Paradis begins a journey towards sustainability
- 2020
Paradis opens in Skanderborg and on Nørrebrogade, Copenhagen. Paradis introduces Bubble Tea Shakes
- 2020
Paradis opens in Brønshøj, Copenhagen
- 2021
Paradis opens Horsens Havn and several stores in Aarhus
- 2022
Paradis DK buys back the first 2 stores. Sankt Hans Torv & Nørregade in Aarhus