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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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  • Tessa D.heart icon on user image
    Tessa DomzalskiNovember 24, 2015
    Visually it's stunning, but don't be deceived by photos, the place is TINY. Come alone. Great chai latte. A very wide menu of healthy dishes.
  • Bailey R.heart icon on user image
    Bailey RichardsonMarch 28, 2018
    Amazing spread of healthy options (nut butter smoothies, açaí bowls, salads, sandwiches) plus coconut macarons. AND it’s affordable, family owned/ run & just expanded into a bigger cozy new spot.
  • Ashley C.
    Ashley ChanMay 18, 2017
    Truly a gem of a cafe in LES, mostly for its beautiful decor and Moroccon vibes. They serve sandwiches, smoothies and are most well known for acai bowls. This place is absolutely tiny!
  • Ellieheart icon on user image
    EllieMarch 30, 2017
    Excellent value in everything from the home-baked cakes to the salads and possibly the tastiest acai bowl in NY. Friendly service and neighborhood feel despite the tiny size (most people get takeaway)
  • Nicolette R.heart icon on user image
    Nicolette RuthFebruary 16, 2018
    I get the açaí bowl of the week, chicken Cesar salad or sometimes the half breakfast sandwich and it’s all delicious. The staff are great and they are always friendly. Great healthy option.
  • Ambreen M.
    Ambreen MolitorJanuary 9, 2020
    I’ve been coming here for ages. A+ ambiance. They’re an LES staple - huge fan of their smoothies and açaí bowls. But also love their omelette options are as well.
  • Chris M.heart icon on user image
    Chris MyersJuly 4, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Great team running things here. Everything I have tasted is good. Sandwiches, salads, coffee, baked goods. Lines at peak times, but that just reinforces the fact that you made a good decision to visit
  • Vivienne G.heart icon on user image
    Vivienne GucwaAugust 22, 2014
    The egg platters are fresh and delicious and the staff is super accommodating when it comes to substitutions. Great selection of juices, coffee, and yummy baked goods. Cute atmosphere!
  • Mirkoheart icon on user image
    MirkoMay 21, 2018
    Very nice and cozy coffee place with friendly staff. Açai bowl are delicious so the warm food and pastries.
  • Kt L.
    Kt LacasseNovember 6, 2016
    My favorite neighborhood breakfast spot! Healthy and fresh. Acai bowls are packed with goodness.
  • Julia L.heart icon on user image
    Julia LuJune 3, 2021
    My fav cafe in NY. So many menu items this place never gets old. Shakshuka and acai bowls are great. Also has plenty of outdoor seating.
  • Prabhdeep S.heart icon on user image
    Prabhdeep SinghMay 24, 2016
    My favorite place in he neighborhood. Great, fresh, resonantly prices food with a cozy atmosphere and amazing staff. Acai bowls are a must.
  • Ale T.heart icon on user image
    Ale TowerJune 11, 2016
    Best açai bowl I've tasted in NYC out of the three or four I've tried in my first month here. Would certainly go back when around there.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussNovember 19, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    Bustling! This is where you come with an indecisive group. Coffees, egg dishes, sandwiches, smoothies, overnight oats, chia pudding and pastries.
  • Sophie B.heart icon on user image
    Sophie BakalarNovember 10, 2019
    One of my favorite places to work/read/chill. The decor is fun, everyone is friendly, and there are comfortable seats (plus WiFi and outlets!)
  • Deniz T.heart icon on user image
    Deniz TurkcuMay 1, 2017
    Simply amazing! Food, fresh juices and smoothies. So happy that a random place we set because of the heavy rain turn out to be a super cool place. And cheap!!!
  • Justin H.heart icon on user image
    Justin HendrikSeptember 20, 2015
    The Acaï bowls are absolutely amazing. Wish I lived in NYC I would never start my day with anything else! What a treat!!!
  • Ashley B.
    Ashley BrownJuly 28, 2013
    I wanted to grab lunch here before my meeting (also @Pause). I had sandwich which was pretty good, but the real stars of the show were the salads & cookies. Also cool dudes - they let me for a few hrs
  • Clare R.heart icon on user image
    Clare ReidyFebruary 16, 2019
    One of my favorite places in the whole of New York. The Matcha bowl and the Mixed Nuts one are so tasty
  • Joanna L.
    Joanna LinJuly 26, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Cozy place to work out of with an amazing team. Love their açaí bowls and cookies! 💯
  • Vivienne G.heart icon on user image
    Vivienne GucwaSeptember 1, 2014
    Their gluten free oatmeal is awesome. They will add in most fruits (berries, apples, bananas), walnuts, and even agave if you want.
  • Andrew P.heart icon on user image
    Andrew PerezJuly 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Very berry açai bowl is the bomb. The people are really cool. This place is *tiny* though. Still, good vibes.
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BrewSeptember 6, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Had their Acai bowl for the first time and really loved it. Get the one with lots of nuts and you really only need to order a small
  • Kennedy L.heart icon on user image
    Kennedy LandenAugust 8, 2015
    free water and the most hardworking and funny owners. got the green açai bowl and revive juice, so good!
  • lia b.
    lia bulaongDecember 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Super duper tiny space, but: the coffee is good, they have wifi, the sandwiches are legit delicious, AND the staff is exceptionally nice. Gonna try a smoothis one of these days.
  • Mirkoheart icon on user image
    MirkoMay 21, 2018
    Everything is good and the place is brilliant. Friendly staff. Açai bowl to die for.
  • Aditi L.heart icon on user image
    Aditi LuthraSeptember 12, 2017
    Love the Mediterranean style presentation. A little crowded so don't come with a group! The acai bowls are fresh & delicious
  • Seline J.heart icon on user image
    Seline JungOctober 9, 2015
    Amazing friendly service with a smile and a dizzying array of health juices, smoothies and bowls.
  • Ina L.heart icon on user image
    Ina LiJune 1, 2015
    Love their hot, freshly made egg cheese Moroccan sausage sandwich. Also offering acai bowl!
  • Meghan Kathleen
    Meghan KathleenJuly 24, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    The staff here is super friendly and you're vegan or vegetarian, there are lots of great, delicious options. I'm partial to the made to order fresh squeezed juices.
  • Alexheart icon on user image
    AlexFebruary 25, 2016
    really cozy space with cute interior and nice ambiance. the sandwiches are good and the juices are yummy and cheap.
  • Jack O.heart icon on user image
    Jack OsborneAugust 19, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The very berry acai bowl is delicious. Strawberries, blueberries, banana, oats, goji berries, acai and honey.
  • Michael H.heart icon on user image
    Michael HaaralaJuly 18, 2016
    Cozy café with limited seating and delicious sandwiches/coffee/juice
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David SchubertJuly 25, 2017
    Great Acai bowls, smoothies and omelettes. Good variety of coffees.
  • Garrett F.heart icon on user image
    Garrett FuselierMarch 24, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything about this place is amazing. Not overpriced. Amazing açai bowls!
  • ARTURO P.
    ARTURO PARRAAugust 20, 2021
    The coffee flavor is so great. The salmon and cheese quiche wonderfull
  • Sarahheart icon on user image
    SarahJanuary 20, 2020
    Huge menu with awesome muffins, smoothies, sandwiches. Friendly staff and cozy space. Plus free WiFi!
  • Ben B.heart icon on user image
    Ben BlueAugust 27, 2016
    Great service! Good food! Happy place :) Vegan options galore- healthy food options too! (Acai bowls, juices, smoothies...)
  • Guillaume F.heart icon on user image
    Guillaume FlandreJanuary 15, 2016
    Super cute and tiny Moroccan place that serves Italian coffee and acai bowls to die for
  • Elisaheart icon on user image
    ElisaMarch 5, 2023
    Best chai in the city. Super BLT if you’re hungry.
  • Tim B.
    Tim BushMay 7, 2018
    Hands down the best açai bowl I have had. Highly recommend this place 👍👍
  • Joanna Z.
    Joanna ZhangMay 19, 2013
    Smoothies are to die for. You can choose fruits such as kiwi, papaya & coconut and even almond milk or rice!
  • MI D.heart icon on user image
    MI DrisDecember 9, 2014
    Charming, cozy and very friendly atmosphere. Good food and good service.
  • Omer Z.heart icon on user image
    Omer ZachDecember 28, 2014
    The green açai bowl is delicious, healthy, and reasonably priced.
  • Colin L.heart icon on user image
    Colin LeeMay 19, 2018
    Acai bowl and the chicken sandwich were two of the more popular items ( they offer half sizes)
  • Jared L.heart icon on user image
    Jared LevittMay 17, 2019
    Get the chicken sandwich! Also solid granola acai bowls. Small makes a good snack.
  • Jesse
    JesseNovember 2, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Authentic Moroccan mint tea, great breakfast sandwiches, and fresh smoothie and juice bar. Amazing place!
  • Aditi L.heart icon on user image
    Aditi LuthraSeptember 12, 2017
    Fresh Acai bowls + tofusion half sandwich + cute Mediterranean style cups + steel water cups = happy me
  • Ali K.heart icon on user image
    Ali KraftJanuary 11, 2014
    Everything was delicious!! We got soup salad and sandwich. The serving size was huge for reasonable prices.
  • 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.
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