No complaints about coffee or staff but if you are looking for mask compliance in any fashion it's not here. Even though they require it for ordering it or walking around there are zero people here complying. read more

This was my first time coming into Pause and Maria was a huge help and a sweetheart for helping me decide what I wanted to drink. she definitely made my experience here a worthwhile. coming back for sure! read more

I love the coffee but they allowed people to eat inside when it wasn't allowed and they don't require masks. All of us need to do our part to keep our community safe. Sadly I won't be back. read more

Nothing against the employees working there, they're always nice. The issue is they didn't know they have the option on Yelp to order from them so I paid and went to pick up and they had no clue so I had to pay again which is very frustrating. I tried calling them directly to speak to an employee but they don't answer their phone. Food I got was also disappointing and gave me a stomach ache right after eating it read more

My friend and I didn't realize the time and walked in right when they closed. Usually we don't want to be one of "those" customers so we were ok with leaving but Ron and Carly were very nice about it and didn't want us to leave empty handed. They allowed us to order our coldbrews (which were solid) and sent us away with a smile! I really appreciate what they did for us and honestly feel a little spoiled. Thank you again!! read more

Very nice place with delicious coffee I made little photosession for my friend and pictures are really cool. Very good light for pictures thanks to big windows )) read more

Good study ambience. Good drinks although the food options like the avocado toast are more of a snack serving rather than a meal. Get there early if you want a table to study! read more

Decided to check this spot out for the first time, and I will definitely be back! The industrial decor, friendly staff, and outdoor seating made quite the impression. The perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon! read more

Really nice baristas with great personalities. Great coffee. Great food! Had a few great visits here and they even helped me retrieve my tote bag that I had forgotten in the shop. Super friendly and I will be coming back when I visit sacramaneto again read more

I was super excited to see a new coffee house open up nearby. It's been great seeing them add more places to sit as time went on. It's a great place for small groups or for meeting a friend. Coffee is a bit high priced in my opinion, but it's good. Baristas are friendly and helpful. Nice tea selection but again, a bit overpriced. Try their ginger honey turmeric latte...yum! Only major complaint is that they close so dang early!! Why isn't there a coffee shop around here that stays open past 8???!!!! Starbucks, Peet's, barnes and noble, NONE of them stay open long enough to meet up with friends past 8. Sheesh, sleepy Fair Oaks/Folsom, wake up!! read more

Great coffee, and a great place to relax and catch up with friends! I'm super happy to have a good coffee shop in the area. My favorite drink is the the vanilla latte half sweet I love their matcha and that they regularly add new drinks to try! The staff are friendly and helpful! read more

Very enjoyable area to sit and work or just catch up with a good friend. The atmosphere was very relaxing. The coffee was delicious. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

A cute coffee shop nestle in the area! The space is quite large. There were some people working off of laptops and just casually chatting. Great space! My rating is based off of the coffee itself. I like their milk alternative options- almond and oat. I've had the mocha and a vanilla latte. Both of their milks were steamed way too hot which comprised the taste of the espresso. The regular milk tasted watered down too... Maybe a new barista is training but the coffee is pretty average in my opinion. Nothing special that sets them apart. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here... read more

If you are in the area, you won't find better coffee in radius of 3-4 miles, this cafe doesn't look impressive from outside, but inside the have their own identity, style, unique design, not a copy paste! Their coffee it's simply perfect! Inside it has two bathrooms, very spacious & easily you can come with a group of 10-15 people to study & fellowship. It's one big cafe, with a nice setting. There are at least 4-5 areas for group meetings. read more

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good java and bakery goods, friendly service, what's not to like? and the prices aren't bad either

Met a friend here for coffee... really lovely coffee and great comfortable environment to meet, study, read, etc. I had a lavender honey latte - delicious! To be honest, this kind of made me feel like I was back in college at a college shop nearby campus or something. :) read more

Delicious coffee, friendly vibe. Pause js been working extremely hard to make what I consider the best coffee in the burbs.

awesome place, awesome service, awesome drinks. super helpful and caring workers . 10/10

Three stars for an average independent coffee establishment. I went there because I wanted to use their free WiFi and get a tea, since my WiFi is out at home. As far as I could tell, they don't have free WiFi, despite what's noted on Yelp. Anyway, I only figured that out after I ordered my hot chai latte. In the spirit of most things lately (like Insight Coffee), this was very bitter. I compare it to most local breweries and they're overly hope beers. It wasn't bad but I only finished it because I spent $4.75 on the drink. All in all, I would return. My personal gripes aside, it was fine. Thanks. read more

A couple of the female employees behind the counter are pretty rude. You ask them a basic question and they answer like you're dumb. Why make an example out of a customer in front of other customers and your co workers? It was my first time I had never been there before. Not a great experience I hate being embarrassed like that. The 20 dollars for a coffee and a breakfast item wasn't worth all that. Don't come here, there are many coffee shops better who are far more friendly and deserve your money. read more

Usually great coffee and lattes- once in a while I've gotten a matcha latte that wasn't strong enough and they were more than happy to oblige and add a touch more flavor to my otherwise hot oatmilk. Amazing pastries from Ettore which isn't a horrible drive but love that there's an increasing selection of danger nom noms right down the steep - it's definitely different vibe than it was 2-4 years ago and is much busier with a host of different groups that seem to regularly habit the joint :) shows that it's good though. Staff is great and quick - highly recommend read more

I hesitate to review this place, as it'll bring the crowds - but tons of parking, *quality* cafe drinks that don't feel mass-produced, great internet, and friendly staff? It'd be a disservice to humanity to not mention them in the same positive light that brought me here for the first time. If you enjoy espresso in Europe, but not the cramped stand-at-bar way of the locals - you'll enjoy the drinks here *and* the vaulted space with ample power outlets littered about. Very, very, cool. read more

The best coffee in the city. Fast service, delicious food, great prices, lots of seating. Again- such good coffee!!!!

Worst coffee in the area. Tried it awhile ago and got a latte where the espresso literally tasted rancid and was undrinkable. Decided to give it another shot, went in today and asked if their pour over was decent. This guy got realllly annoyed by the question, and said smugly "Everyone here can make a decent pour over." He then proceeded to give me the worst pour over I've ever had in my life. I also got an iced americano and it was so bad I had to throw both drinks away. The only thing decent here is the cold brew. If you're looking for good coffee, save your money and go to Bloom in Roseville or Fourscore. This place is garbage and does not care about making good coffee. read more

LOVED IT!!!! We do Coffee Hunt Sundays and found this place. So amazing. The coffee is absolutely superb. You can def taste the caffeine. It doesnt taste burnt. Its the right amount of pull. The atmosphere was beautiful. I love the open look of the bar. read more

Coffee is delicious and we love the Chia pudding too. The service is great and the coffee house itself is super modern and ascetically pleasing. read more

Great Coffee. I always enjoy a good latte here. They also serve some really yummy pastries. But the WiFi is blocked to the point where I can't work. It is so frustrating. If I could actually use the WiFi I would be coming on a weekly basis. Nothing better than sitting for an hour or two with some coffee getting work done. Would love to support this local business, but unfortunately I have to go to the Starbucks down the street for my coffee fix while I work. read more

Staff (barista, cashier) does not consistently wear face masks or social distance. Won't be going back.

The avocado toast (especially with an egg on top) is exceptional! Well worth the wait (which can be long).

This store is beautiful! The workers are kind and easy to talk to. The atmosphere is perfect for working. Drinks are good and the pastries are tasty!! I love it here. read more

Really good coffee and a nice atmosphere! I enjoyed my vanilla latte. Staff was friendly. read more

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

Great place. Love the environment. Staff are always welcoming and friendly. Highly recommended. I travel from 20 min away just to go here for great coffee and sometimes a pastry or breakfast bagel. read more

This is a great place to work. Quite with free WiFi. Staff is friendly and coffee and pastries are fantastic. read more

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

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Stopped here one morning after running errands and was glad we did. Nice vibe and good food/coffee. Had the bagel sandwich and will be back!! read more

Very fun place to visit. Great coffee and treats. Enjoy your morning sipping your beverage of choice.

I accidentally found this coffee shop on Yelp. The great reviews it has also match my experience. There's plenty of seating, friendly baristas and great coffee. There's plenty of parking in the plaza. One suggestion would be to have the music just a tad quieter. Great experience, can't wait to come back! read more

I've been here a few times and the coffee is always good. The shop is large so I never feel like I am bothering anyone when I am talking a little loud. I tend to meet up with people here as my halfway meeting point between Folsom and Fair Oaks area. The staff is nice and the shop is clean. I like they chose to open up their shop in the location as it could easily be a Dutch Bros and Starbucks waste land. Go try this spot out. read more

Finally a great coffee spot in Fair Oaks. I've been waiting for a place like this to open as a grad student who perpetually has work to do. Pause feels local yet modern. It's spacious and has plenty of seating, and it's easily accessible. I had their regular drip coffee and it was delicious. Support local! Go to Pause! read more

Great everything. Their parking lot is shared, but they're plenty of spaces to go around. This was honestly one of the best layouts I've ever seen at a coffee house with an open floor plan & variety of seating and standing bars. Their facility is really clean & up to date (they're recently open). Plenty of seating for lounging around or working. They only have coffee (hence the name), but they definitely DON'T disappoint and pull great shots. They're family friendly & offer drinks for kids as well. Can't wait to come back and try another drink. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Great sincerity. Coffee drinks might need a little clarification. Coffee itself is high quality and ppl awesome