Kaptain Guzzy

Really cute, cool cafe in East Village. Love the atmosphere and chilled out crowd. Gets packed. Moroccon decor. Definitely worth visiting. Big portions. No laptops allowed.

Isabella Chow

A gorgeous cafe, amazing for catching up with friends (not so much if you’re looking to work). For a small place, there is tons of seating, but also you will be about 1ft away from the next seated pair. The sandwiches are greatly portioned, potatoes are amazing and the chai was rich.

The Mad Hatter

Absolutely LOVE this cafe!! My husband and I were on vacation in NYC and we came to this spot almost every day for breakfast. Their prices are affordable and their menu is so delicious. We got sandwiches, crepes, smoothies, and pastries here and everything turned out so good. They also have lots of seating, so it's the perfect spot for hanging out with friends. The employees are very friendly and the atmosphere is so cute. I love this place so much, I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in the city.

Nina G

All I can say is I came here to get brunch with a friend and I came right back again the next day because it was so good… Food here is fantastic, got the shakshuka first day with an iced latte and then got the pause cafe breakfast plate the next day with a dirty chai. Prices are reasonable, food is so tasty and flavorful. The service is great, all staff were so friendly :) Atmosphere is 10/10, it’s calming and relaxing and the decor makes you feel like you’re truly transported to a different country 💛. Pro tip: it’s not a huge place and it is wildly popular on the weekends so be prepared to have to wait for a table if you are looking to dine in.

Laura

Great little cafe with lots of affordable options. They had an excellent array of pastries as well as about items and smoothie bowls. I went with the Pause Cafe Egg sandwich and loved it. It was super delicious! My son had a chocolate croissant and I was happy with the price tag on that at under $5 after having paid up to ten at other places. Husband had a bagel. Great array of choices.

+1

Camila Estrada

This place is my favorite coffee shop in the city. The coffee is absolutely delicious. I always have a black Americano without milk. And my boyfriend always orders a cappuccino with almond milk, the presentation is always impeccable and always very pleasing to the eye. The food is delicious and very provocative, everything always looks fresh and well presented. It is a unique place in the city. The dishes, glasses mugs and cups are delicately selected in beautiful Moroccan style. I love that it gives a very special, unique and authentic atmosphere and feeling. And they even sell some Moroccan beautiful handicrafts such as glasses, plates, cups, oils, and chai teas. Super cozy and always warm cause the smell of freshly ground and brewed coffee, simply delicious. It's a super nice place to sit, read, write, and have a good conversation with friends. It has a great morroccan atmosphere, I love the music. Computers and laptops not allowed.

+18

This cozy cafe has a diverse menu from savory to sweet products with something for everyone. I've been obsessed with the chicken avocado sandwich because it's so flavorful and the chicken is juicy an…

This cozy cafe has a diverse menu from savory to sweet products with something for everyone. I've been obsessed with the chicken avocado sandwich because it's so flavorful and the chicken is ju…

This cozy cafe has a diverse menu from savory to sweet products with something for everyone. I've been obsessed with the chicken avocado sandwich because it's so flavorful and the chicken is juicy …

This cozy cafe has a diverse menu from savory to sweet products with something for everyone. I've been obsessed with the chicken avocado sandwich because it's so flavorful and the chicken is juicy …

This cozy cafe has a diverse menu from savory to sweet products with something for everyone. I've been obsessed with the chicken avocado sandwich because it's so flavorful and the chicken is juic…

((4.5 stars))\n\nPause cafe is one of the quality way stations of the Lower East Side when you have a long day of errands and need a break. located on Clinton Street with seating inside and outside…

Yummy food, good portions, casual eats! \n\nWent here because Clinton St Baking Co had too long of a wait but it was a great decision! \n\nThe cafe is large and casual - you order at the counter an…

Yes!!!!! We stumbled across Pause due to the fact our original destination was on a two hour wait. I am so glad we did find this spot.\nYou're greeted it when you walked in regardless of how busy t…

The half sandwiches are still served cut in half and are the perfect size! staff were friendly. Took about 10 minutes or so after ordering to get our food, so pretty quick for a full restaurant. Th…

overall this place was a 5/5! super delicious, cute cozy interior, very clean with dishes delivered to your table and picked up after you finish eating, and pretty cheap for nyc! we got:\n\n- shaks…

The chicken avocado sandwich here is great. I get it all the time. Also like how they made the new rule about the laptops so it's not crowding to the brim with students. Still great for food and ha…

Love it here simple and delicious.\n\nRecommend the caprese add in chicken. \n\nTheir home made in house bread is so goood!!!

I got the black & white cookie for dessert and it was great! The quality of their service was amazing because they gave out dishes to your table. The interior was also very calming and dim (but not p…

I got the black & white cookie for dessert and it was great! The quality of their service was amazing because they gave out dishes to your table. The interior was also very calming and dim (but not…

I got the black & white cookie for dessert and it was great! The quality of their service was amazing because they gave out dishes to your table. The interior was also very calming and dim (but not…

Great avocado toast, hot chocolate to die ! The bagels too are good! We would be back again! The washroom too was very clean and beautifully decorated. Yes, we noticed ;)

Fantastic Moroccan flaired food!! Really got down to the coffee. Try the SHAKSHUKA! And sons of those incredible baked goods! One more bathroom would make the place perfect! But honestly it's Terry…

Fantastic Moroccan flaired food!! Really got down to the coffee. Try the SHAKSHUKA! And sons of those incredible baked goods! One more bathroom would make the place perfect! But honestly it's Terry…

Fantastic Moroccan flaired food!! Really got down to the coffee. Try the SHAKSHUKA! And sons of those incredible baked goods! One more bathroom would make the place perfect! But honestly it's Terry…

Zunaira G

Such a cute and cozy cafe right across Clinton st with better pricing and no wait lines. Only bummer was they dint let me use the laptop as they have a new policy and I missed the sign on the entrance.

John Doe

Pause Cafe was great! I just stopped in for a cup of black coffee, but they did a great job and it was a really cool environment. It seems like the perfect spot to meet a friend, work on a group project, or just get out of the house and enjoy your surroundings. Would highly recommend!

+6

Cute mediterranean themed cafe. No computers allowed, but nice seating for eating a quick breakfast/brunch/lunch. We ordered at the front and waited for our food. I had a 1/2 caprese sandwich and a…

The food quality makes this a place worth visiting regularly. I wanted to lick my plate clean. The setting impresses everyone. The staff believes in treating customers well and serving good food. O…

Pause Cafe was a surprise highlight on our whistle stop weekend break in New York. We arrived there 11.30am we both ordered the sandwiches, me chicken & avocado salad & my son had bbq chicken sandw…

Pause Cafe was a surprise highlight on our whistle stop weekend break in New York. We arrived there 11.30am we both ordered the sandwiches, me chicken & avocado salad & my son had bbq chicken sa…

Pause cafe was a surprise highlight on our whistle stop weekend break in New York. We arrived there 11.30am we both ordered the sandwiches, me chicken & avocado salad & my son had bbq chicken sandw…

The decor and set up of the cafe is great. I ordered the Pause Egg Sandwich and it was okay. Kind of small for the price.

The decor and set up of the cafe is great. I ordered the Pause Egg sandwich and it was okay. Kind of small for the price.

The decor and set up of the cafe is great. I ordered the Pause Egg Sandwich and it was okay. Kind of small for the price.

The decor and set up of the cafe is great. I ordered the Pause Egg Sandwich and it was okay. Kind of small for the price.

Average experience overall with polite staff and reasonable prices. Food arrived warm, tasted fine, yet lacked excitement, making this place suitable for convenience rather than celebrations or speci…

Average experience overall with polite staff and reasonable prices. food arrived warm, tasted fine, yet lacked excitement, making this place suitable for convenience rather than celebrations or spe…

Average experience overall with polite staff and reasonable prices. Food arrived warm, tasted fine, yet lacked excitement, making this place suitable for convenience rather than celebrations or spe…

Average experience overall with polite staff and reasonable prices. Food arrived warm, tasted fine, yet lacked excitement, making this place suitable for convenience rather than celebrations or spe…

I'm wondering why my smoothie and my acai bowl and my sandwich is not tasting the same ? as before \nI been goin to this cafe for almost 2 years I'm in a rush every morning and I always get my food…

Melih can Odacioglu

I live in Middletown, and I stopped by this café to spend about 30 minutes on my laptop to finish a project. I was told that laptops are not allowed at all and that I had to close my computer immediately. I was also warned that this is a “strict rule.” This rule makes no logical sense. A phone is also an electronic device. If laptops are banned, then phones should be banned as well. Otherwise, the policy is completely inconsistent and unreasonable. Customers should not be told how or with which device they are allowed to spend their time, especially when they are quiet, respectful, and not bothering anyone. I was not taking calls, not watching videos, and not disturbing the space in any way. This feels like a management problem, not a customer problem. The manager seriously needs to reconsider these policies, because this kind of attitude pushes people away rather than welcoming them. Very disappointing experience.

Jesse Richmand

I have been a customer of Pause since they opened as I live only a few blocks away. I have sent the management a few emails over the years, mostly recently, and avoided leaving a review given I always loved this cafe. No more. The food is delicious when you sit and eat it at the restaurant. However, due to their new no laptop policy, I just can't burn the time not working (its rare for this kind of cafe to have such a policy). Saying this, I strongly advise against ordering delivery. The food is delivered consistently cold, mushy, put together without care (they cut my wrap into one 85% piece and one 15% piece). Upon opening it, it's just unappetizing and tastes completely different than when ordering in the store. This place used to be so great before they expanded into a larger venture. It just feels like they are not even trying when you aren't there in person. I think this is the end of my ~13 years at Pause. A sad day..