The cashier was rude, seems like race is the answer. When I ordered, she gave a rude gesture, no care in the world. Even the baristas were rude. After taking the order, there was a white couple behind me and the cashier gave a smile and her attitude changed. The barista making the coffee was rude pointing out where the food is going to be placed. It seems like race is an issue basically saying "If you aren't white, we won't give good service", just because I'm brown, which is CRAZY to me. I wouldn't recommend coming to this place with that type of attitude and privilege. Attitude is disgusting! read more

This place has the complete package plus they smile and have a good time with their customer base. Prices make sense and they do their best everytime we go there. I thank the employees for excellent workman ship. read more

Had to run some errands over this side of town and had the best little coffee and this joint! Simple and loved the environment I read some of my book while I was in there. Friendly and peaceful. Perfect to study in or have a nice intimate date read more

Have been here on n off since they opened up shop simply because of its proximity to my home. The space is great to hang out but that's about it. Drinks have never been consistent.. for example I ordered a cappuccino and watched the barista let the steamed milk stand on the counter while making other drinks. I ended up getting a small cup of steamed milk with absolutely no texture. Just a hot cup of milk with some espresso in it. Before that I'd be served a small cup with milk SO hot I couldn't even sip it. Think it's time to move on for me. read more

Really good coffee, service and food options! Really nice inside and lots of room to find a spot to sit. My new favorite coffee place!

They use onyx beans. As a consequence the coffee here is amazing. Best coffee in the greater Sacramento area

Just moved to Fair Oaks and was looking around for a new coffee shop and this one checked all the boxes! It's a nice little spot to hang out with friends or family. Great place to have some chat and a great drink! The service alone was amazing! Definitely recommend! read more

First time was a charm. Tried a new place and pleased for sure. The interior is pleasant, comfortable brick walls. Spacious interior holds a real wood community table. There are many tables indoors as well with plenty of room to be with others, but apart at the same time. The staff today is most pleasant. Do wish they wore masks as they work with drinks for others; covid is on the rise in the now winter months. Otherwise, a great experience. There is some outdoor seating for the nicer, warmer days. The summer peach tea is awesome and I ordered two. $4 each for 20 oz cup is a lot compared to a few other places around the size, but charm and the good experience helps make up for that. Located on a major road as well as the end of an outdoor line of businesses, it is easy to find this place. Parking lot affords a lot of room. Definitely will come again. read more

Pause Coffee House - Summer Peach Iced 16 oz. Green Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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Other than the long lines that seem to really take awhile to get through, the coffee is worth it and the pastries were delicious

10/10 experience. Went here with a friend after being away for awhile. Apparently it's a popular spot. A bit of a wait but it was well worth it. I suggest someone ordering and another person finding a seat. read more

Pause Coffee House in Fair Oaks is definitely my favorite coffee shop, seems like they have truly figured out how to make a great tasting cup of coffee, I believe the selection of coffee they use and the freshness of it turns out awesome taste. I normally buy a single shot late with a pastry or a bagel with cream cheese, check out the menu they have a few more food selections. Place is always clean and comfortable, staff are extremely polite and professional. read more

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Loved the scone! It was crispy on the outside but still moist inside. The coffee was good as well, not too sweet and with good flavor. It seemed like a good place to hang out with lots of seating, a quiet atmosphere, and many people working on their laptops. read more

Pause Coffee House - Honey Lavender Latte, Sugar Free Vanilla Latte, and Apricot Scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

We came in to order chai latte, and we did purchase lattes. They gave us hot water with tea bags, I had to ask for milk. A latte always has milk, and usually is sweetened with honey or at least has the syrup that has sweetener in it. She asked if we wanted sweetener, I asked if it didn't already have it, she said the syrup did. Ok I was fine with that. But it was just hot water with a tea bag. The girls were nice enough but don't seem to understand what the products should be. read more

Food and drinks: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 After being in town in sacramento and experiencing terrible service in a lot of places I was at, it was refreshing to get great service here in addition to good quality drinks and food. I ordered their cold brew with oat milk [wish they had coconut milk] and also their almond croissant They were so friendly and welcoming and they made me and Leo [my dog] feel so welcomed and comfortable. If I'm ever in town again, I will definitely go back. read more

This coffee shop is super close to me, and I love to stop by when I can. Their drinks are consistent in quality, their service is as quick as they can be for how BUSY they get during peak hours. Employees are extremely helpful and always working hard. In my most recent visit, I got to try the strawberry matcha with oatmilk. It was DELISH. The strawberries were super fresh and the matcha was quality. I look forward to trying their food items next time around. Not to mention, the seating is great and its a super large space! read more

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

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Great coffee and great service! The barista making the drinks was so kind and asked me if I wanted any sweetener in my matcha latte. I wasn't sure what the options were, so he asked if he could surprise me. And I agreed. My hot matcha latte was delicious and not too sweet but also not bitter. The cafe was very busy for a late Wednesday morning, and there were not many seats open. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and some couches toward the back. They also have pastries available, but it looks like they run out pretty quickly. That shows how popular this local coffee shop is. If I lived closer I would come by more often. read more

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

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Absolutely terrible experience. I went in 3 different times and it was extremely packed every single time which is usually a good sign. The first time the line was out the door and there was absolutely no space inside at all when it was 102 outside. So I decided to come back a different time. The second time the espresso machine was down so they only had cold brew. Came back for a third time and man was I disappointed. Ordered a mocha and latte and both were thrown away after 1 sip. They tasted extremely burnt and the mocha had a sour taste like the milk was bad. Not to mention it was quite expensive for smalls. I will never be coming back here and cannot recommend this place to anyone. read more

the jalapeño bagel with their cream sauce sooo good honey lavender latte also great the setup of the cafe isn't very intuitive. u get a buzzer for ur food and u go to this shelf that has a sign that says "food pickup" but the sign is on the smaller side, it doesn't really stand out. the food doesn't come out of where the drinks do. which is fine probly helps with decreasing traffic. the cashier also was kind of frazzled/confused but it was a sunday morning. a lot of seating but the chairs are a bit low for the tables so i couldn't sit and get work on my laptop done for a long period of time comfortably on them but for just popping in to eat or drink it was fine. read more

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

Great coffee! Tastes like it's right from the roaster. Excellent quality, made perfectly. Grab a Paleo cookie, too! The only improvement I would make is more comfortable seating. The hard chairs are not nice to my boney rump! read more

Pause Coffee House - Bravo! A perfect cappuccino! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

11/4/23, order a vanilla latte and I noticed two strands of hair INSIDE my coffee cup after finishing my drink. Been going here for years but this is a first for me. Definitely wasn't a pleasant experience seeing hair inside my coffee. TBA is my favorite food from pause, I highly recommend for anybody to try it. read more

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The sage bliss is great. We did half sweetness! Staff was very friendly. We come here all the time! read more

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

A great atmosphere and great coffee! I love this place! The staff is very friendly and helpful!

The treats are always a great way to eat some breakfast. Always seems fresh and healthy. I have always been impressed with the wonderful and fast service there is. (I've been coming here for over 4 years with my partner.) the only problem I have is very rarely some of the drinks will be inconsistent with flavor compared to other times they have made the same drink. Overall I love this place and recommend it! read more

Honestly, the best coffee hands down. Drinks are amazing, expertly crafted, and consistent. The customer service is the best of the best. I will never forget how kind and courteous they were when I called that I was on my way but I would be there close to closing and they told me not to rush and they would still accommodate me. I've never had an experience like that else where. Pause coffee you have my heart! read more

Beautiful coffee house with ample seating! The space was clean and their drinks are always delicious and filled to the brim.

The coffee was good, and they have tons of seating for people to work/hangout etc. I love how spacious the place is. read more

For a busy place it does make a good cup of Joe! Had a small issue that my name wasn't called when my drink was ready and someone else took my order. read more

Love this spot! It's challenging to make a drink that tastes good with almond milk BUT Pause Coffee House makes it right every time!! 10/10 Welcoming and attentive service 10/10 Great atmosphere 10/10 read more

Who knew that a coffee date could be so much fun?!? "Pause" is the place to relax, and truly enjoy a great cup of coffee. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and when I was trying to decide what to order they were incredibly patient and made some great suggestions, and my specialty coffee was born. They had a lovely variety of danish and breakfast items to nosh on, and they all paired well with the amazing variety of coffee drinks. Pause is spacious, and I could totally see making this a regular hang out if I lived closer. Seating is super comfortable, and as a diners tip, if you do plan on hanging out for any period of time, whether you're enjoying time with friends, working, or even having a coffee date, it's obvious that the earlier you arrive, the more seating choices you will have. Parking was pretty easy, price is pretty reasonable, and the place is kept super clean. If you haven't been here, definitely make a point of stopping in if you're in the Fair Oaks area. It's definitely worth the push, and I dare say they make a pretty damn good cup of coffee. read more

Really serene like area. Was invited here for a Bible study and the woman that were working were really nice and there are areas that are "poppin" and other areas where there is peace as well as indoor and outdoor chill spots so def reco if in the area read more

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

I was looking in the area for a place to meet with someone that had internet and coffee and Pause was our choice. I started with a recommendation from the barista, a white chocolate mocha, and ended up with a cold brew later on. Both tasted great and I was well caffeinated after my meeting. They had a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating and Wi-Fi which makes it easy to get some work done while sipping your drinks. They have a food menu, growlers of coffee and other drinks like kombucha available as well. I was tempted to buy one of their big to go containers of coffee, but opted for a regular iced maple latte to put in the fridge for tomorrow. read more

Local excellence. I just got a Honey Lavender Latte. It's not just good: it's exquisite. The baristas are friendly and professional. The ambiance is relaxing. You've got to try Pause Coffee read more

I got a latte and that latte alone deserves 5 stars! Any new coffee shop I go to, I always try a latte first since it's my "go to." Get it? Get it?? I got a large because your girl was thirsty! I love when coffee shops use whole milk instead of percent milk. The latte was made perfectly as I only asked for a drop of vanilla. Shoutout to whoever the gentlemen who made my drink this morning was! Not only was i thirsty, i was also hungry! Hahaa so i got an avocado toast to try and that didn't not disappoint one bit. I went with the sunrise and ended up killing the whole thing! Egg was perfectly runny, avocado was fresh while perfectly mushy, toast was soft but crunchy. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area, wasn't expecting to write such a long review but I liked it THAT much. Oops. read more

Pause Coffee House - Latte w/ a drop of vanilla, made perfectly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Saturday morning coffee at Pause did not disappoint. Both the latte and americano were ordered were deep and tasty. Pastries were good - but not great. Service was prompt and friendly after a brief wait. This is a large and busy coffee place, with lots of tables inside and out. read more

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Love pause!!! Coffee is great and they always have seasonal drinks!!! I tried the vanilla rose latte recently which was so good and pretty! Employees are always so nice and helpful. It's pretty occupied in there whenever I go but there is always somewhere to sit regardless. People come to study, work, and hang out so it's pretty chill! read more

Every time I come to Pause I'm questioning why I don't come more often. Then I remember that I'm usually headed in the opposite direction and they close kinda early in the evening. Regardless of these factors, when I'm headed east I enjoy dropping in for a drink on the go. Pause has some of my top requirements nailed down: delicious coffee, oat milk on hand, and a chill vibe. Would I love to see outdoor seating? Absolutely, but it's not going to happen at this location given where they're situated in a strip mall. If I was looking for a relaxing place to camp out with a laptop (and if I actually did that kind of thing) then this would be my kind of place. The lighting is good, the music isn't too loud, and the baristas are friendly too. Pause really doesn't have competition in this part of town, but if they really wantes to knock it out of the park then I expect to see some edible items beyond a couple of cookies. Every time I've stopped in the pastry case is as empty as a college student's fridge. Bring the vegan eats and I'll bring my wallet more frequently. read more

Pause Coffee House - Oat milk vanilla latte - really good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Coffee and the scones are so good! Clean and wonderful space, dark study vibe when you come in. And friendly staff! I love the worship playing in the speakers!! read more

The inside of the coffee shop is very roomy. I think they could redo the place to add maybe more tables and chairs? I loved that they had outlets on every table which helps when working. I got the vanilla latte, cold brew, avocado toast. I enjoyed the toast but thought $10 was very expensive for it so I prob wouldn't get it again. Overall, I enjoyed the place and customer service and would come back. I think they should write names on the cup though because the barista didn't know who's drinks they were making while I was sitting there. read more

Wow, I'm impressed. You can make a hot tea latte from any of their teas. I just tried a Summer Peach Tea latte with oat milk and it is sooooo good. I'll definitely be back! read more

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

Found this place on yelp after needing to kill time and I'm in love! Setting: this place is pretty spacious! Great for a coffee date or a place to get work done. Fall harvest latte (seasonal flavor) -try this when you can because it's amazing and super delicious!! -taste like sweet potato with an array of spices and I love the aroma it brings when you smell it -it's like fall in a cup Overall: this was a great find on yelp and I had a great experience. Would highly recommend this place! read more

Pause Coffee House - Seasonal menu 11.30.2019 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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