Pause Coffee House - Fair Oaks, California

Daniel

The coffee here is undoubtedly delicious. Introducing new menu items every season could provide satisfaction to those looking for unique coffee options.

The pastries are sourced from a well-known and highly trusted bakery in the Sacramento area, and they taste great.

However, the place is often crowded, and customers end up waiting in long lines. Despite this, there has only been one counter for over a year. Moreover, they follow a slow ordering process where they finish one order completely before starting the next, citing concerns about mixing up orders.

When I ordered coffee, my name wasn't called, so I went to check and found out someone else had taken my coffee. Although they handled the issue quickly, I think their system lacks the ability to deal efficiently with such situations.

Christalina B.

They have amazing, high quality coffee, and great service! Their pastries are delivered from Ettore’s and are always delicious. Friendly baristas, nice relaxing atmosphere. One of my favorite coffee shops. Only con would be their seating, which has a rustic feel that’s a little uncomfortable. I love the aesthetic from afar, just wish it was a bit more ergonomic. Otherwise, 10/10!

Bill

Our first time at Pause. The place looked very clean. The drinks were good. The vibe was spot on to the coffee houses I hung out at in college with all the wood. The staff pretty much ignored us until we flagged them down to order and the pastry selection was bare. We'll be back and reevaluate.

Grammy G.

Tried Pause for the first time this morning. Saturday morning around 11am. Wasn’t too crazy busy. The lines move quickly. Staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered a Fresh strawberry lemonade(seasonal), a black iced tea, iced vanilla latte. When I try new coffee shops I always try the vanilla latte first and that’s how I decide if their drinks will be good. I absolutely loved the latte and my grandson loved his strawberry lemonade. We also ordered the avocado toast and a jalapeño bagel sandwich. Loved the food also!! I highly recommend Pause. Take time out of your day to Pause.

Petrisor B.

I am a batista and very much involved in the business side of coffee as well as the consumer side as a coffee enthusiast. Pause Coffee House really impressed me with their quality and feel. Their beans are just right, same goes for the extraction process and presentation. Was also pleasantly surprised with their pastries and the savory menu they offer (Avocado toast was delicious).

D G. Z.

First time here, and I really enjoyed my visit. The place is very big and, most importantly, clean. I love the atmosphere, so relax, and cozy. They have plenty of seating inside and a few tables outside, too. The barista asked the right questions while ordering my coffee. Compared to other coffee shops, Pause offers 3 different sizes, which I definitely love. After all, not always one size fits all, right?. The bedgal was good, toasted, and tasted fresh. I will definitely stop by again next time I'm around.

Amber L.

I love this spot! I only come to Sac to visit family these days, but pretty much every day of my visit, I spent some time here in the morning! I love their honey lavender latte! Their avocado toast has sundried tomatoes on top, and they are so yummy. I tried a unique pastry there with a lemon poppyseed flavor but the look of a cinnamon roll, and it was great! I enjoy spending time here doing work on my laptop and soaking up the warm sun by the windows. 🐸💖

Anna A.

Espresso is very tasty, they serve it with a sparkling water. Cortado was very rich and creamy.
They offered to warm up the scone we ordered - thank you!

Update 05/19/2024

Since our last delightful visit two weeks ago, I was pleasantly surprised to receive two discount codes - a $5 token of appreciation for our first visit and a $10 birthday gift (courtesy of Square online - I’m still trying to figure out what I did to deserve it 🙈). So, with a sense of anticipation, we returned today and indulged in 2 creamy cortados and 3 delectable pastries - all for the unbelievable total of around $5! It felt like we had stumbled upon a hidden treasure! We are absolutely thrilled and can’t wait for our next visit! The cortado, I must say, continues to be an outstanding delight! ❤️