Wide open space filled with a lot of students. I think I observed 3-4 small study groups. I tried a sandwich here and a Red Eye. It was all satisfactory. The noise level wasn't too loud, and some of the seating is comfortable. There is plenty of space to spread out a little too. The staff was super efficient and friendly. read more

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Checked out Pause Coffee House after a class at ARC hoping to find some good food and a new study spot. I came during a busy hour which wasn't idea but didn't affect anything in regard to the taste of what I got! Typically I like to find a spot that's quietly busy so if you're wanting to do the same I would try to come when it's less busy as I found myself slightly overstimulated by the business and seeing all the seats filled up which otherwise is a good sign! The Banana Dream Match caught my eye so I ordered it immediately along with an Avocado toast + egg ( extra cost). They give you a buzzer for the food and you have to find a corner to wait in that's out of the way and pick your food up by the kitchen. The vibe was very open and I liked the different seating options as well as the abundance of outlets. I ended up eating outside to get away from the busyness and the I was in the middle of talking when the taste of the Banana hit me. The best. Banana matcha I've ever had. Which I didn't expect because I've tried so many but what I loved most is that the banana flavor was sweet but tasted like real banana and the matcha flavor was still present. The banana flavor wasn't just at the top either it was top to bottom so every sip tasted the same making it soooo good!! The Avocado toast was good as well a little on the tangy side but I loved the egg. Great spot when it's less busy which would make parking easier as well but glad I stopped in to find my new favorite matcha spot. read more

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Love this neighborhood coffee shop! Very friendly staff and they have fresh pressed orange juice and pastries from Ettores Cafe! It's very chill vibes in head with positive music and very spacious! They just expanded into the suite next door and it's friendly for study or working sessions with outlets throughout the space! Coffee is bomb too! I want to try the matcha next time I visit! read more

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Pause. Offer is so good! I'm constantly on the go and use coffee shops for an office. I get the same thing - Breve Flat White. Their's was fantastic. Service was excellent. The ambiance is so good here. And lots of seating spaces indoor and out for singles or groups. read more

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Sat outside as the place was slammed!! But I see why!! So much selection and sooo good - they serve Ettores pastries - I got an iced strawberry latte - my husband got a hot bourbon cardamom latte and a cheese danish !! Yum!! Hopping place - super nice service and fast!! read more

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So, this is a place we really wanted to love. Pros: great service, excellent coffee and the avocado toast was superb. Lots of space, outdoor seating, takes great advantage of natural lighting inside, and just oozes "hey, this is a place to hang out and chill for a while ... and maybe order a second drink!" It is called "Pause", after all. So, what's not to love? The con, and it's only one: MUSIC WAY TOO LOUD. When asked, the reason the person behind the bar gave was "well, we could turn it down but only for a little while. We like the energy so we can stay amped and get through making these drinks..." Words to that effect. It's music you'd do a HIIT fitness class to. So in a vacuum, it wasn't horrible. Just horribly out of place. Again, there's so much to love about Pause. It's just that music volume makes us want to do anything but. Pause, that is. And sadly there'll be quite the long pause before we ever considered going back. read more

Haven't been to Pause in a very long time so I was surprised to see the expanded seating area inside when we arrived! The coffee shop was already pretty spacious so it's nice that there is even more space available. I tried out their banana matcha and it was great! A lot of places are jumping on the banana matcha trend so I was weary about this one but was pleasantly surprised. The cream was really good and the banana flavor was definitely present. Will definitely be adding Pause back into the coffee shop rotation again - not sure why it ever fell off! read more

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5 Stars - My New Favorite Stop! Pause Coffee in Fair Oaks is an absolute gem! I stopped by recently and was completely blown away by the quality of the food and the amazing customer service. I tried their signature Banana Cream Matcha and it was perfectly balanced--creamy, fresh, and just sweet enough. It's already my new go-to drink. I also grabbed a delicious spread of goodies: their croissants were buttery and flaky, the bagels were fresh, and the chia pudding was fantastic and healthy. Everything I tried was truly delicious and clearly made with care. Beyond the food, the staff was incredibly friendly and provided top-notch customer service, making the entire experience enjoyable. If you're looking for great coffee, incredible pastries, and a welcoming atmosphere, you absolutely need to stop by Pause Coffee! Highly, highly recommend. read more

Pause Coffee House - Banana Cream Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

I'd rate this 3.5 stars. My latte wasn't the best to be honest, along with the apricot scone. The latte wasn't balanced with enough espresso & the foam wasn't creamy. After comparing to Foursquare in Downtown Folsom the day prior, this fell flat. Same goes with the apricot scone, was pretty dry and bland. I was so surprised, given how crowded it was & stellar reviews. Maybe because there is no other coffee shops in the area, other than chains. read more

Pause Coffee House - Plain Latte and apricot scone 3.5 overall rating of both. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Tiktok was right about the banana matcha here. It's amazing and super sweet-which I prefer. I came during the Sunday morning rush. After about 20 minutes, I had to check in with the barista. They accidentally skipped my order and immediately started working on my drink. They were super nice about it though and gave me a coupon for a free drink. Definitely a super busy coffee shop. It gets a little loud inside, but there's outdoor seating. read more

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Looking to try a new coffee shop on my way to take my dogs to their veterinary appointment, I stumbled upon Pause Coffee House. I had never heard of Pause before and was excited to give it a try. There is ample parking as it is located in a strip mall. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The space is quite large, clean and modern. I decided to try their seasonal "gimme s'more" cold brew - a chocolate cold brew with marshmallow soft top and crushed graham cracker. It was a little sweet, but definitely a nice little treat. Since it was breakfast time, I also decided to try a bagel sandwich, but opted against the spinach and aïoli that came on it. My everything bagel had a perfectly cooked egg, Canadian bacon, and cheese. It was quite filling and given the price, I was quite pleased. All in all, a nice coffee shop and place to meet a friend or sit and do some work. read more

Pause Coffee House - Seasonal "Gimme S'more Cold Brew" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Loved the banana dream matcha. Got it and then came back the next day for it!! The cashiers were very kind! And it has a nice cozy interior, sat on the outdoor couches since it was nice and warm out read more

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All the Basics, None of the Wow none of the spark. Solid spot, but nothing special. I got my coffee and drink in a to-go cup, which felt a bit impersonal, and the service was just okay-I almost felt like I had to guide the process myself. Prices are standard for most coffee shops, around $16 for two drinks, but there wasn't anything that really stood out enough to make me want to come back. It's a decent place if you're meeting up with friends or need somewhere to get a bit of work done, though it leans on the louder side. The patio is a nice touch, and the easy parking out front definitely earns points for convenience. Overall seems like a simple put together coffee shop kinda vibe- a little bit of new and a little bit of old interior- bring me back in time. read more

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Staff is amazing. Drinks and food is always on point and served quickly. The place is great for a quick stop by or to sit and relax for a while. read more

Pause Coffee House - Tons of open seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Come here with friends quote often. Always hopping on a Saturday morning! Staff is always super nice and chill. Ambiance is a little loud, you can hear multiple conversations but not hear the details, but it's great for white noise! Coffee and tea is always good here. I'm a fan of the bagel sandwich. Baristas are on their game here. Quick to fix mistakes (if they make one) and have quickly replaced my drink when another customer grabbed my drink took a drink without asking and said "oh, that isn't mine!" read more

Went here for a meeting, but wasn't able to take some photos of what we got but let me tell you this place is very cute and their chai is great. I would say good spot for students to do some homework, a place to meet with your colleagues if you need a little meeting outside of the office and work there. Try their Matcha as well. I went there for a 9 AM meeting, so there was a line as expected with any coffee houses in Sacramento, but it will go by quick as a lot of people just grab and go as well. They have a lot of seating in the back area and also outdoors, I think that is gonna be a good space For summertime early morning coffee as well. It's not too cold to sit outside. I am glad to check out this place!! What a gem. read more

Stopped by to get some coffee & matcha! Definitely looks like a popular spot as it was pretty busy early in the morning. Lots of space indoors to have breakfast and catch up. I ordered a double matcha as I knew the original wouldn't be enough and did ask for sweetener but perhaps they doubled the sweetener too which I did not love. The coffee was good but I don't think it was mind blowing. I would come back to try other things on the menu. read more

Solid coffee spot! Seems like a good coffee shop to hang out while you drink your coffee. Came here on a busy Saturday and had to sit in the bar area. There was a lot of parking and can't wait to visit again. read more

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Probably the best café in the Fair Oaks area. The banana matcha is divine! So is the strawberry matcha. I hope they switch up their menu every season. That would be great! Staff is very friendly and professional. You never see them goofing off or wasting time. They make drinks very quickly. This is also a great place to work. Not all the chairs are comfortable but the vibe is awesome! I'll be coming here every weekend! read more

Pause Coffee House - Banana matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

I was going to be passing through the area, so I looked up what coffee places were around and found Pause. The place is spacious with indoor and outdoor seating. When we arrived, there was a line. I wasn't paying too much attention, but the ladies in front of me left without ordering anything. When it was my turn, I asked for the banana dream matcha (seasonal). I came here specifically for that. I was told they didn't have any matcha. Now I understood why the ladies in front left. I also left without ordering anything. I felt like they should've placed a sign or something out so that customers know. read more

Pause has been my go to for good coffee for a while now. Paired with their food options, they are a one stop shop for breakfast and lunch. The coffee is delicious and the baristas are always friendly. The food is made to order and offers a good variety of items to choose from. They also offer a few "to-go" options. Their half gallon cold brews and lattes with different flavors are delicious. The seating inside is plenty, although can get crowded around lunch and towards the evening. Overall a great place to sit down to study, eat some delicious food or just relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. read more

Pause is one of my favorite cafes for meeting friends. The shop is so lively and the baristas rock. There can sometimes be a wait but it's very well worth! I appreciate how the cafe is also open until 6pm which makes it a great chit chat or study spot. The yogurt bowls are topped with fresh fruit and the greek yogurt is sweetened nicely. My banana cream matcha was nicely sweetened and the crushed graham crackers made for a nice little texture in my sips. My friend's honey lavender latte was subtly floral and the espresso was pulled well. I love this spot when it comes to chatting or studying with my friends; the staff are friendly, the snacks are yummy, and the drinks are even better. read more

Pause Coffee House - Yogurt Bowls, Banana Cream Matcha, Honey Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Super friendly. Great space with a lot of tables. Excellent coffee+tea choices. The cortado is 10/10. I love that they offer glassware. Lots of fun twists on beverages. The chocolate orange mocha looks amazing. My husband enjoyed the maple latte. It was divine and flavorful with perfect foam. The FOOD was quite tasty. Avocado toast was excellent and didn't have that brown sheen. Yogurt bowl is perfectly put together. And my kiddo loved the pastries. Definitely returning soon to work read more

Pause Coffee House - Yogurt bowl. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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Drinks were ok. The staff seem disinterested. When I asked questions they looked at me like I was stupid. They were just fine to customers that were white. I immediately checked reviews after leaving this place to see if it was only me that noticed and I can't say I was surprised reading that it was not only me that experienced this. If you come in not fitting the "aesthetic" you'll probably get treated like you don't belong there. read more

Came here on CIM and was glad they opened nice and early so I could get my coffee fix/energy boost before cheering everyone on. Parking was easy as there's a giant lot and there are even a few designated spots for mobile/online order pick ups. There is plenty of seating inside. While it's pretty big inside, there's a nice cozy feel to it. Lots of space to study/work, relax, or chat with friends. The two gentlemen inside were very kind and welcoming. I ordered a latte which came out delicious and very pretty. I wish I lived closer; I'd be there much more often. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in town. read more

Pause Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Yum!! Most delicious pastries. Great vibes and ambiance. Plenty of seating. Steady flow of people. Great coffee read more

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Finally got around to trying this place! Ideal setting for getting work done--this small-town gem has everything to support a productive day. Great coffee options, reliable Wi-Fi, and plenty of seating. The menu is surprisingly robust for a café, and the Italian sandwich was hearty (though a tad heavy on the sauce that day). I'll definitely be back nonetheless! read more

Pause Coffee House - Banana Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Like other reviews, I was looking for a place to meet a friend to enjoy some coffee. We wanted something different with that coffee shop vibe. We get that quite a bit downtown where we work, but we were looking for something closer to home. Insert Pause Coffee House. There a line almost out of the door on a Saturday morning, yet still plenty of room to sit. The staff was super friendly and the food and drink quality is top tier. The price point is perfect and the time spend with my friend was great. 10/10 recommend! read more

Pause Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

This was my first time at Pause where I was able to get something, the first time I came in after close and the staff very kindly told me they were closed, and the coffee is fantastic. I order a vanilla latte because I'm pretty basic, but the espresso quality was really able to shine through. The cafe itself is cute with plenty of seating and outlets for anyone needing to get work done. The staff are fantastic, kind, and personable. Overall, I'm excited to go back to Pause. read more

I love the coffee here. I've been coming awhile as I like to support small and local. Today was weird. Never have I been told, "Have a blessed day." I grew up Christian. I'm ethnically diverse i feel i should mention. I was greeted that way twice here. Felt I was in the handmaids tale. I didn't like it. Read up on this establishment. It is Christian based. Never having run across this phrase in the 3 years I've visited this establishment. I now know. read more

We come here when we are in town visiting family. The drinks are good, espresso is great. The baristas know what they're doing. My only issue here is that certain cashiers seem like they don't want customers to actually be there, which is an awkward vibe. They're curt, impatient (even when there's no line), and a bit terse, and never say anything like "thank you" or "will that be all?". Instead, they'll say "mkay" or "yep" and look away distractedly, clearly wishing they (and me and my family) were somewhere else. I totally get that, we've all worked places we don't enjoy being at. But it makes for a strange experience on this end of the equation. Maybe the owners don't pay them enough? On that topic, we always tip, but I have to be honest, when we engage with these types of curt cashiers, we don't tip as much as we otherwise would. I assume that these types of interactions affect the pooled tips that the baristas earn in the long run, which sucks because the baristas are always great at their part of the business. I thought maybe it was just me that they seemed annoyed at, but I've watched them behave the same way to every subsequent customer. They also kinda expect you to know certain things that aren't initially clear from their minimally-designed menu. For example, even though their menu says "Americano" with one single price, they'll ask you what size you want. Are all sizes of Americanos the same price? I guess you'll have to ask. Other drinks on the menu have two prices, indicating that there are two sizes for those given drinks, yet there's no info next to the prices to know what sizes those prices actually correspond to. Adding to the confusion, there is a display of cups near the register that shows three sizes. This is all no big deal, but when I've asked what price goes with what size, they've seemed annoyed with me. It's tempting to remind the cashiers that I didn't design the confusing menu or create a situation where clarity was lacking. We usually get a wrap when we go, and it's mostly lettuce inside a tortilla. Quite healthy, but for 12+ dollars it feels like a poor value. All in all, it's a good cafe, but would be nearly perfect if it was a slightly better value, the menu was clear, and if the cashiers were warm and welcoming. read more

It was just ok. Coffee was Meh and the staff was not welcoming or friendly. There were not a lot of plaves to sit and no one seemed to care. read more

Decided to give this place a try after driving past it many times. Wish I had done this early! Because I have been missing out on great coffee. I thoroughly enjoyed my iced latte, and my friend loves her cold brew. I also got a chia pudding. It was good, but could have been less sweet. Service was fast and friendly. They give out buzzers for your food, ours didn't work. But no big deal. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Different options too! Little cafe tables, large communal tables and even some comfy couches. read more

My favorite cafe in all of Rancho Cordova and Sac easily. I've gotten the blueberry matcha, strawberry matcha, banana pudding matcha, maple latte, caramel latte, s'mores latte and I've loved each one! Apart from the drinks, the customer service from the baristas and the owner is always top notch. I went in once when their system was down and the owner let me have my strawberry matcha for free. Apart from that, this is a pretty great place to do either work or hang out with friends. There are always people doing either. Will definitely keep coming back! read more

Pause Coffee House - Banana pudding Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Have driven past this coffee place a few times and it has always been SO busy! Decided to drop in super early on a Monday morning and I was still a little surprised to see how busy they still were. As I was staring at the menu one of the barista had asked if I was ready to order and I replied it was my first time in and the other barista immediately welcomed me in, talked a little bit about the coffee and gave a few recommendations which I really appreciated. I decided to try a butterscotch latte with oatmilk. The inside is very charming and quite large. They have tables, couches and some outdoor seating. My drink came out quick and although I can taste the butterscotch, it doesn't take away from their coffee itself which is really impressive. Friendly staff, great vibes, awesome coffee. read more

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The gentleman at the counter was fun and friendly... the atmosphere is very cute and inviting... I had a an iced matcha and the hubby had a cortado. Both were great! We also had breakfast toast which was amazing... beautiful avocado toast and caprese toast were both amazing! My only frustration is that this is not closer to my house read more

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It's refreshing to be able to go to a coffee shop that is different from Starbucks. Love the gluten free options and friendly staff. Good Matcha and lattes. read more

I used to be a regular customer and often ordered matcha without ice. I understand that the drink is originally made with ice, so a small difference in volume (for example, a quarter or even a fifth of the cup not being filled) would be understandable. However, this time almost one-third of the cup was empty, and after just a few sips, the drink was already gone. For the price of the matcha, this really was disappointing and left a negative impression, especially since this has never happened before. read more

I really liked this place. The ambiance is nice and open - lots of natural sunlight which I loved I ordered a basil sweet latte. I loved it, although it's a seasonal drink. I want to come back to try their sandwiches which all looked good The only downfall is their drinks were served in paper cups and I would've appreciate a "for here" cup read more

Fun little neighborhood coffeeshop in the Fair Oaks area. Plenty of seating space for you to enjoy your drink, read a book, or get some work done. Staff is friendly and nice. Ambiance is nice and cozy, comfortable. Coffee is decent and standard offerings are available. Food is tasty, but overall everything is very expensive. Pretty bougie. Plenty of adjacent parking in the attached lot. Not a ton of offerings in the Fair Oaks area so this is definitely an appreciated location for meetings, catching up with friends, or just to grab some fancy coffee on the way to work. read more