Pause Cafe

Pause Cafe

Juice Bar, Coffee Shop, and Sandwich Spot$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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    Omer Z.
    "The green açai bowl is delicious, healthy, and reasonably priced."(3 Tips)
    James M.
    "Love the very berry açaí bowl and the cranberry scone"(3 Tips)
    Ina L.
    "Love their hot, freshly made egg cheese Moroccan sausage sandwich."(3 Tips)
    Ashley R.
    "Breakfast sandwiches, lattes, smoothies and açai bowls are great."(24 Tips)
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  • Tim B.
    Tim BushMay 7, 2018
    Hands down the best açai bowl I have had. Highly recommend this place 👍👍
  • Ranu R.
    Ranu RajkarnikarJuly 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome affordable juice bar here and they have wheatgrass shots! Great tea and coffee too.
  • Gerard M.
    Gerard McGearyMay 17, 2019
    Been here 50+ times
    Best açaí bowls in the City. Great sandwiches as well!
  • Davneet K.
    Davneet KohliDecember 10, 2015
    Great juice and its a good price compared to other places. Def check it out.
  • ARTURO P.
    ARTURO PARRAAugust 20, 2021
    The coffee flavor is so great. The salmon and cheese quiche wonderfull
  • Ben D.heart icon on user image
    Ben DruckerOctober 9, 2014
    Quality coffee. Get it with CUPS app.
  • Shellyheart icon on user image
    ShellySeptember 7, 2019
    Great range of healthy sandwiches @ very affordable prices
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RoseJune 14, 2015
    Breakfast sandwiches, lattes, smoothies and açai bowls are great.
  • Lena B.heart icon on user image
    Lena B.October 3, 2019
    The big bowls are really really big, but tastes great
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RoseMay 3, 2015
    I cannot say enough good things about the service, smoothies, or sandwiches. Especially: grilled chicken avocado, banana nut smoothie.
  • sara n.
    sara ngJanuary 10, 2012
    All-day breakfast is filling. Get the piada with eggs, fontina cheese ($3.50) and tomato + latte ($3).
  • Sara S.
    Sara StatesJanuary 8, 2014
    Comfy and warm place to enjoy a cup of tea while waiting for my reservation to Clinton Street.
  • Frohli
    FrohliJuly 29, 2013
    The Grapefruit Lemonade is delicious and just the right amount of sour lovin
  • François V.
    François VilleneuveFebruary 19, 2023
    Lots of options. Very crowded on a Sunday. Has an outdoor patio.
  • Ari S.heart icon on user image
    Ari SternJuly 28, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Line out the door? No problem, you can always count on the guys to show love to locals...line skip for days
  • James M.heart icon on user image
    James MacKayMay 16, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Love the very berry açaí bowl and the cranberry scone
  • Nef N.heart icon on user image
    Nef NefJune 16, 2018
    Very nice location, great variety and quantity!
  • Matt G.heart icon on user image
    Matt GFebruary 26, 2020
    Good spot to grab a coffee but usually very crowded
  • Alexis B.
    Alexis BendjouiaAugust 10, 2014
    Mint lemonade was excellent! Great service too.
  • Alexis C.heart icon on user image
    Alexis CandeeApril 6, 2016
    Salads are great. Food is very fresh tasting.
  • Elizabeth M.
    Elizabeth MaphisNovember 26, 2013
    Awesome staff, great food, amazing coffee and a chill environment.
  • Elysia M.heart icon on user image
    Elysia MannJune 9, 2015
    Cozy and adorable, healthy and delicious
  • Omer Z.heart icon on user image
    Omer ZachJanuary 13, 2015
    Prices displayed include tax! $7 is really only $6.43.
  • Ari S.heart icon on user image
    Ari SternMarch 7, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Merguez Sammy is delicious, say what up to TIM for great smoothies and smiles
  • Ilie K.heart icon on user image
    Ilie KimNovember 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Solid coffee shop. Not hipster pretentiousness that other places have.
  • Ginger S.
    Ginger StanleyJuly 12, 2014
    Must have: Oatmeal pecan chocolate chip cookies!!
  • Alex R.
    Alex RobertsonSeptember 12, 2020
    don’t really remember the coffee—didn’t have juice—but the way this space is split into two is pretty weird imho, if not necessarily unpleasant
  • Greg B.heart icon on user image
    Greg BrunoDecember 19, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Avocado breakfast sandwich is legitimate.
  • Ari S.heart icon on user image
    Ari SternDecember 1, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Best salad bar in the les, and you can use levelUp to pay
  • KartMe.com T.
    KartMe.com TeamJanuary 26, 2011
    spicy chicken sandwich with grilled vegetables was quite nice. talk to the friendly owner.
  • Olof V.
    Olof ViktorsdottirSeptember 16, 2012
    The apple, orange, ginger, lemon juice is super refreshing!
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BrewAugust 6, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    I enjoyed the Cold brew coffee
  • Sofie L.
    Sofie L. ØwreOctober 8, 2014
    Good smoothies. And healthy too.
  • Nancy Y.heart icon on user image
    Nancy YiMay 10, 2015
    Acai bowls and breakfast sandwiches and dirty chais, oh my
  • Jonathan N.
    Jonathan NganduOctober 13, 2019
    Greats spot for a coffee and muffin!
  • Jeff W.heart icon on user image
    Jeff WooMay 10, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Having tried all 4 Acai bowls at Pause, here is my ranking:1. 🌱 Green Bowl2. 🍵 Green Tea Bowl3. 🌰 Mixed Nuts Bowl4. 🍓 Very Berry Bowl
  • JnrlStr
    JnrlStrMay 28, 2012
    Try there Morrocan Tea, it's really great.
  • Sarah
    SarahAugust 5, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The green detox juice is SO good!
  • Angela G.
    Angela GauerJanuary 1, 2013
    Everything is delicious, especially the smoothies!
  • Guillermo A. P.heart icon on user image
    Guillermo A. PérezJuly 13, 2019
    Burnt coffee, but the breakfast options are quite good
  • Jeanette L.
    Jeanette LiangApril 3, 2011
    Free wifi and great, cozy atmosphere inside. Delicious fresh squeezed juice FTW.
  • Tara B.heart icon on user image
    Tara BahlNovember 9, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    pear, grapefruit, kale and lemon juice is delicious!
  • Dana C.
    Dana CohenOctober 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    $3 (delicious) smoothies may be the cheapest in the city
  • Craig C.
    Craig CarrollJune 6, 2014
    Some of the best salads I've ever had!
  • Tanya
    TanyaAugust 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The Moroccan sausage breakfast sandwich is off the chain!!
  • Jon C.
    Jon ClarkMarch 3, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the crunchy peanut butter smoothy. You won't be disappointed.
  • Patrick B.heart icon on user image
    Patrick BaskinMarch 23, 2014
    Small cafe, grab a spot on the couch if you can.
  • Jennifer
    JenniferAugust 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Mango peach smoothie is delicious. Super friendly staff.
  • Oz L.heart icon on user image
    Oz LublingSeptember 17, 2015
    Killer smoothies.
  • KeepRecipes
    KeepRecipesSeptember 6, 2011
    Love the Moroccan merguez sandwich on a piada
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