Pause Cafe
Juice Bar, Coffee Shop, and Sandwich Spot$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
"The green açai bowl is delicious, healthy, and reasonably priced."(3 Tips)
"Love the very berry açaí bowl and the cranberry scone"(3 Tips)
"Love their hot, freshly made egg cheese Moroccan sausage sandwich."(3 Tips)
"Breakfast sandwiches, lattes, smoothies and açai bowls are great."(24 Tips)
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Tessa DomzalskiNovember 24, 2015Visually 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.
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Bailey RichardsonMarch 28, 2018Amazing 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 ChanMay 18, 2017Truly 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!
EllieMarch 30, 2017Excellent 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 RuthFebruary 16, 2018I 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 MolitorJanuary 9, 2020I’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.
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 GucwaAugust 22, 2014The 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!
MirkoMay 21, 2018Very nice and cozy coffee place with friendly staff. Açai bowl are delicious so the warm food and pastries.
Kt LacasseNovember 6, 2016My favorite neighborhood breakfast spot! Healthy and fresh. Acai bowls are packed with goodness.
Julia LuJune 3, 2021My 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 SinghMay 24, 2016My favorite place in he neighborhood. Great, fresh, resonantly prices food with a cozy atmosphere and amazing staff. Acai bowls are a must.
Ale TowerJune 11, 2016Best 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.
Sophie BakalarNovember 10, 2019One of my favorite places to work/read/chill. The decor is fun, everyone is friendly, and there are comfortable seats (plus WiFi and outlets!)
Bustling! This is where you come with an indecisive group. Coffees, egg dishes, sandwiches, smoothies, overnight oats, chia pudding and pastries.
Deniz TurkcuMay 1, 2017Simply 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 HendrikSeptember 20, 2015The Acaï bowls are absolutely amazing. Wish I lived in NYC I would never start my day with anything else! What a treat!!!
Ashley BrownJuly 28, 2013I 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 ReidyFebruary 16, 2019One of my favorite places in the whole of New York. The Matcha bowl and the Mixed Nuts one are so tasty
Cozy place to work out of with an amazing team. Love their açaí bowls and cookies! 💯
Very berry açai bowl is the bomb. The people are really cool. This place is *tiny* though. Still, good vibes.
- Vivienne GucwaSeptember 1, 2014Their gluten free oatmeal is awesome. They will add in most fruits (berries, apples, bananas), walnuts, and even agave if you want.
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 LandenAugust 8, 2015free water and the most hardworking and funny owners. got the green açai bowl and revive juice, so good!
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.- MirkoMay 21, 2018Everything is good and the place is brilliant. Friendly staff. Açai bowl to die for.
Aditi LuthraSeptember 12, 2017Love the Mediterranean style presentation. A little crowded so don't come with a group! The acai bowls are fresh & delicious
Seline JungOctober 9, 2015Amazing friendly service with a smile and a dizzying array of health juices, smoothies and bowls.- Ina LiJune 1, 2015Love their hot, freshly made egg cheese Moroccan sausage sandwich. Also offering acai bowl!
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.
AlexFebruary 25, 2016really cozy space with cute interior and nice ambiance. the sandwiches are good and the juices are yummy and cheap.- The very berry acai bowl is delicious. Strawberries, blueberries, banana, oats, goji berries, acai and honey.
Everything about this place is amazing. Not overpriced. Amazing açai bowls!
SarahJanuary 20, 2020Huge menu with awesome muffins, smoothies, sandwiches. Friendly staff and cozy space. Plus free WiFi!
Ben BlueAugust 27, 2016Great service! Good food! Happy place :) Vegan options galore- healthy food options too! (Acai bowls, juices, smoothies...)
Guillaume FlandreJanuary 15, 2016Super cute and tiny Moroccan place that serves Italian coffee and acai bowls to die for
Joanna ZhangMay 19, 2013Smoothies are to die for. You can choose fruits such as kiwi, papaya & coconut and even almond milk or rice!
Colin LeeMay 19, 2018Acai bowl and the chicken sandwich were two of the more popular items ( they offer half sizes)- Jared LevittMay 17, 2019Get the chicken sandwich! Also solid granola acai bowls. Small makes a good snack.
Aditi LuthraSeptember 12, 2017Fresh Acai bowls + tofusion half sandwich + cute Mediterranean style cups + steel water cups = happy me
Authentic Moroccan mint tea, great breakfast sandwiches, and fresh smoothie and juice bar. Amazing place!
Ali KraftJanuary 11, 2014Everything was delicious!! We got soup salad and sandwich. The serving size was huge for reasonable prices.- Ashley RoseMay 3, 2015I cannot say enough good things about the service, smoothies, or sandwiches. Especially: grilled chicken avocado, banana nut smoothie.
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"The PB & Açaí bowl is flipping delicious. Great for sunny day breakfast, lunch or post-walk snackeroo or after-workout treat."
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