After driving by countless times, we finally stopped by. It's a lot bigger than I expected with a good amount of seating and space. It reminds me of a more easy going and less pretentious version of Temple coffee (whom I also love, don't get fiesty). Lots of beautiful wood and steel. I didn't notice a lot of plugs so long term computer work may be hard but it's a great place to read and socialize. I had a cup of colombia made fresh and it was flavorful and not too acidic. I'd come back to try the rest of their selections. Husband got a honey latte and said he would order another and little one got hot chocolate which she inhaled. I appreciated all the different ways you can get a cup (pour over, vaccum press, and drip). They had a selection of pasteries which I would have jumped at if I didn't have a bagel with an inadequate amount of strawberry cream cheese (thank you Noah's). 4 stars because we've only had three drinks and I'm obsessed with the atmosphere and look of the place. read more

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

Loved this vibe. The coffee was delicious and the baristas were very friendly. I adored the atmosphere. It was a perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee or study. read more

Pause Coffee House - Vanilla Latte was delicious. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Cute local coffee shop with great coffee and great service. They're a nice alternative to the big corporate chains.

I came in for the first time this morning super excited to try a new coffee shop in my area, however when I walked there were 3 people behind the counter I where I waited about 3 minutes no greeting no acknowledgement whatsoever, then I decided to greet them with a good morning to grab their attention. While the woman was taking my order I just felt as if my presence was somehow an inconvenience. I love the aesthetic and my sister highly recommended but I just felt disappointed, anyways just wanted to share this with management so no one else has a not so pleasant first impression. Food/coffee not bad just basic read more

They have great customer service. They engage with each customer and serve delicious coffee in a comfortable atmosphere.

Thought I'd give this place a try since I drive by it almost everyday. I waited 40 minutes in line without being acknowledged by anyone at any point only to get the worst chai I've ever had. Literally straight milk! read more

Delicious coffee. Awesome ambience. Exceptionally clean. Great customer service. Whether you're meeting friends or studying, this is a perfect place for it. read more

Stopped by Pause on my way into work today and decided to do a bit of work from there before heading into the office. I was glad I got here at the time I did (around 8:45 AM) because whenever I come later in the day, it's packed!! And the place is packed rightfully so. Their coffee is wonderful - today I had a latte that was well really well-made. I also grabbed a butter croissant that was pretty good - wish I could have had it warmed up though. I love the vibe at Pause. Depending on what you're looking for, it can be a great spot to be really really productive on work projects OR a relaxing place to catch up with friends. I'm glad I live so close - I'll definitely be back! read more

Pause Coffee House - Latte and croissant in front of the Pause logo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

coffee always slaps so hard. baristas are super nice and friendly. wifi and service is good so it's a good place to do some work or homework. great location. read more

Great coffee, very nice service, and delicious pastries with open and spacious areas to sit to enjoy or do some work on the laptop. What more can you ask for?! read more

Great espresso. Great atmosphere. Definitely my go to coffee spot on weekends. I recommend the maple latte.

Going to Pause right now is such a breath of fresh air. Why you ask? Because it reminds me of what the world was like before Covid because NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON IS WEARING A MASK. Yup, including staff as they make your drink. I even asked "why don't you have to wear masks?" (As I was the only person wearing mine.) They said that "part of their job is to taste drinks and it's too hard with a mask." Oh, how nice it must be to live in the Pause-bubble where covid, respect for public health and humanity no longer exists. Smh. You should do better. read more

I agree with Donovan that sometimes we just need to "PAUSE" to take a brake from our busy life. But what happens when you take too many brakes? Pause was on my bookmarked list since they opened and with this busy life I didn't get a chance to try them out. After an awesome event at Nautilus Tea Co on 5-22-18 I decided to go across the street and see what Pause Coffee is all about. As I walked in I was greeted by the friendly cashier/barista. The coffee shop is very spacious and the concept is much like Philz and Identify Coffee over in Downtown. There's plenty of seating and with so much open space you feel more relaxed than Starbucks or your average coffee shop. Service is excellent and as I mentioned above the cashier was very cool and suggest to try the Mocha with Vanilla flavor. Coffee was great and the vanilla didn't overpower the coffee and the sweetness was perfect. One small suggestion is the coffee to be a little stronger. I love it when you drink coffee and you get that kick from the first sip. With that said my final take is as following: Service 5 Stars Coffee 4.5 Stars Location 4 Stars Decoration 5 Stars Overall 5 Stars for PAUSE read more

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Noticed this in my drafts from a while ago. This is a cute little coffee shop that I randomly found when looking for coffee. The guys working are all very nice, good looking and well dressed. It gave me high end coffee shop vibes but it's in a chill random location. I don't remember exactly why I got but it clearly deserved the five stars from me. Would definitely come back when I'm in Cali. read more

A seriously excellent coffeehouse, I just wish it was closer to home! The baristas here were super friendly and helpful during my first visit and they kindly introduced me to their roaster of choice - Onyx Coffee Lab based in Arkansas. The single origin roasts and blends can be had via multiple forms of pour over and my cup of Colombia Aponte Village was outstanding - quite literally liquid black dessert in its delightful pastry-like sweetness. The space is huge and plenty of baked goods are available as well. A gem of a coffee spot in the greater Sacramento area. read more

Finally got a chance to come and check out Pause. It's a large open space with lots of seating. I ordered a vanilla latte and my daughter ordered a matcha latte. Mine was delicious. My daughter on the other hand thought her $6 latte was lacking in flavor. read more

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

Pause has become my "go to" place to meet friends for coffee and now breakfast or lunch. Their food is delicious and has farm fresh ingredients. Their coffee is the best!! The shop has a great ambiance and is very clean. While sitting there, I saw staff come out to clean tables and doors every time someone left. I appreciate how careful the are to keep their customers safe. Love the drive through too during these crazy Covid times. read more

Pause Coffee House - Sunrise Avocado Toast with a honey lavender latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

So cute! Love the vibe and the coffee is incredible. The employees are super quick and attentive. Definitely will be back!

Best coffee in the area by far!!! The staff is great, awesome design in the cafe. Great for coffee dates ;) Super convenient to use their drive through set up in the parking lot during Covid times. Plus, I love buying their coffee beans to use at home. #SupportLocalBusiness read more

Large industrial space with excellent lattes and teas. Nice savory pastry options, too! We stopped in on a rainy day for some caffeine in liquid form....espresso was excellent, teas are hand made and naturally flavored not just syrup on a brewed tea bag! Vanilla Latte was superb Peach Iced tea was fresh and while it was not quick , maybe 10 minutes, we were in no hurry. Wish we had a place like this at home! we would be regulars! read more

Pause Coffee House - back to the front door, dark ceilings, industrial dropped ceiling lighting and natural light from the huge windows - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Great coffee house desperately needed in the area! I visited here on a Friday afternoon and was helped right away with friendly service and soon after a hot, yummy matcha latte. I'm a big matcha fan so I can be picky with it but their matcha at Pause is very yummy not super grassy like some other big name coffee shops. Love the chill, artsy, warehouse vibe here and the music is fantastic too. Just my kinda place to chill and get some work done. Wish they would open a sister shop in Roseville/Rocklin and bump the big guys away from my area! read more

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Nice new addition to this neighborhood. I love the interior. Lots of seating and spacious. They offer donuts and other pastries, as well as artisan brittle which is cool. I ordered a vanilla latte with oatmilk and it had good flavor overall, but had a bitter aftertaste. Might have just been a one off though. One big plus is they're dog friendly. Yay! I am looking forward to going back and trying other drinks. read more

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I'm always driving East past Pause. Today I noticed a handy dandy u-turn lane and went back for a coffee and paleo cookie. I order a ginger spice almond milk decaf coffee. First thing I'm told they are out of the ginger spice, but could add lots of cinnamon. Ok. Then I notice he's making me regular coffee instead of decaf. I ask, "Is that decaf?" He says, "Oh no you got me." Switched to decaf. Next he pulls out a gallon of cow's milk. I ask, "You are going to use almond milk in my drink?" He smacks forehead and says, "You got me again." Despite there being almost three things wrong with my drink it was good. Staff was friendly. I found a nice warm sunny spot to sit and enjoyed my drink. I'd try it again. read more

Pause is not in my neck of the woods, but if it were you better believe I'd be here almost every damn day. The coffee is super tasty, the staff fun and witty and sarcastic, the wifi lightning fast and the open feel inside very welcoming. They just need more seating. Actually I'm kidding about that - they were nice enough to put a sign up apologizing for not enough seating since they are two weeks old as of this review. As I'm sure to mention in all my coffee reviews, I'm not a coffee expert. But I do like a nice caffeine pick me up and by all amateur standards their iced Americano was one of the tastiest I've had in Sacramento. Pause has made me stop to think about what a great coffee shop is in Sactown. They've also given me a great reason to return to Fair Oaks soon! read more

This place is a sweet alternative to the popular chain coffee shop down the street. The Fall-spiced latte I ordered was absolutely divine and I was able to get it with almond-oat milk, which is a huge plus! They have a large enough menu to accommodate coffee lovers of all types. I didn't try the pastries but they will definitely be included in my next trip here because they looked delicious. The seating is open and airy. The outside of the coffee house is deceiving to the space inside, which includes a few couches in the back and plenty of seating throughout. There's enough space between tables that you don't feel like you're on top of other patrons. Another cute aspect of this coffee house is the featured artwork on the walls. I love this place and will definitely be back!! read more

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

I stopped in after a bike ride to take a break. I ordered a chai latte and my headband ordered the macchiato. The drinks came out promptly. The chai latte was delicious (good balance of spice) and smooth. My husband enjoyed his macchiato as well--according to him, it was robust and creamy. This place just opened up so they seem to be working out some kinks (shortage of seating) but it's nice to have a coffee shop with character in Fair Oaks. It reminds me of a coffee shop downtown that I used to visit. One minor gripe--they lack a good assortment of pastries. I'm a fan of some sort of accompaniment with my drinks. I settled for a Madeleine (always a good standby), but I'd like to see a great lineup of pastries to match the quality of drinks and overall unique style of this place. read more

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Great tasting coffee! Employees are wonderful and friendly. Fresh Danishes taste great along side the perfect cup of coffee. Atmosphere for opening your laptop and getting something done inside or outside of the cafe is awesome. Relaxing! Cant go wrong for a meeting or studying! read more

Great speciality coffee and drinks + delicious pastries and sweets from sweet dozen donuts I believe. Maple latte and mocha was very good. Maybe it was just me, or the time I went even though it wasn't busy, but the customer service wasn't the best. But love their interior decoration and it's such a great location as well. read more

Pause Coffee House - maple latte + mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Best coffee for literally miles around. This area has been starved for some good brew for ages, and Pause definitely delivers on everything we've all been thirsting for. The Vanilla Latte is uhhhhmazing. But honestly, after having almost everything on their menu, I can definitely say I've never been disappointed. They even make a decent tea latte which is my current jam. And don't even get me started on the pastries, which are fresh from Estelle's daily. Huge props for the vibe in here too. It's airy and spacious and a perfect mix of chic industrial with a sprinkle of steampunk. But my favorite thing is the events they host. The recent latte art contest was super fun. They post events on their Instagram, which is pure eye candy btw. Forget the corporate brands and come grab some superior coffee at Pause. Then go ahead and pat yourself on the back for supporting local business. read more

YAY for great coffee in my neighborhood! It just opened and I went for the first time last week. Great service and tasty drinks served with a kind attitude. The space is much larger than I thought it would be. Plenty of places to sit and hang out. Lots of natural light. Separate seating areas if you want to sit off by yourself. I can't wait to go back and try more drinks! I had the chai tea latte this time and it was very spicy and delicious. read more

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I LOVE this place !! Their coffee taste like any other locally and has great flavor. I've tried their seasonal honey lavender latte And vanilla latte both are very good! My other obsession is their avocado toast !! SO good they are definitely not stingy with avocado lol they pile it on a yummy piece of sourdough YUM The staff is also very friendly and welcoming. I like to come here and study they have tables in and outside which is nice. read more

Drove out here from South Sac to check out this spot, as I've been missing the coffee house vibe while I work. The interior design is what motivated me to drive all the way out here. Their instagram does a nice job of capturing the aesthetics (which I am a fan of as a new woodworking novice). This place is spacious. They have a modern take on butcher block tables that seat 2 - 4 people on the perimeter of the shop, a big live edge table in the back, high stand tables near the entrance, and even a sofa near the restrooms. There is a fantastic amount of good natural light that comes in from their big windows that surround the shop. As far as their offerings go, I drink my coffee black and don't partake in pastries often - so take this with a grain of salt, they seem to offer everything your regular coffee lover would want as well as something for the coffee enthusiasts. This is the first shop I've ever been to that has the option of an Aeropress brew (you may elect a drip if you prefer that method), and I was delighted to give it a go! If you are into supporting independently owned small businesses, give this place a try. Their wifi password: buymorecoffee read more

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

pause coffee house is love from the first sip!! love the taste, love the place! it's a really cute coffee shop, after use it for studying and just for cute little coffee dates. the service is absolutely great, all the baristas are friendly and sweet! read more

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

VEGAN OPTIONS - Yes. Soy, Almond and Oat Milk. This place uses Valiant beans, and the espresso roast happens to be a little too fruity for my personal taste. I got a cappuccino with almond milk, and it was okay. Not quite thick enough - and definitely lacking in the correct amount of foam. This gave the drink an overall watery consistency that I did not enjoy. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was nice. However I doubt I will make a special trip back in the future. read more

Pause Coffee House - This particular roast was a tad too fruity for my taste. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Just stopped by today for the first time in over a month and they raised their prices by A LOT. $8.25 for a matcha latte with vanilla. A little ridiculous for a mediocre drink. I believe this was $6.25 previously. read more

Coffee is good! Place is nice inside! Prices are VERY high! Coffee is good quality taste and the customer service is good! $13 for two lates! read more

While this is a great spot to chill, kick back n' enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee and study.. you need to arrive early to claim your study spot. There are a few nice long tables great for studying if you like to spread out your things, like I do. There's are a few chunky, comfy lounge couches too! The space is super hip, trendy and clean. The customer service is great and the coffee is strong. read more

I never had a problem coming here for the past 2 years, but today 7/24/22 the girl with the red hair was so rude! She did not even call out my order was ready and did not even put on the lid on my cup or even offered a straw. This is really disappointing. I even left a tip. NEVER leaving a tip again! read more

One of the best coffee houses in Sacramento! The coffee is good and the baristas at these place are helpful. I was impressed with the interior design, very welcoming and spacious environment, its great to grab a coffee and stick around. They have the newest coffee machine, the Black Eagle VA388, makes an amazing creamy espresso, done by the professional baristas at Pause Coffee. I recommend this place to anyone that wants a great coffee and experience. read more

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

This is your typical local coffee house, not the standard franchise fare. The people are lovely, the coffee is great and the ambiance is really nice. We come here often and will continue to do so. Great place! Pause... for a great cup of coffee and a break in your day. read more