Second time here, and such a kitschy cozy place. Everything from the Moroccan mismatched furniture to a never-ending selection of salads and lattes - this place has it all for that go-to neighborhood cafe vibe. We ordered the pecorino salad and the meatballs shakshuka. Good sizeable portions, fresh flavors, and our server was patient and polite, answering all our questions. Keep up the good service! I'll be coming back, and sending more people your way. read more

Pause Cafe - Pecorino Salad, Meatballs Shakshuka - Moroccan Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely love Pause Cafe at the Lower East Side. The best acai bowl in the world in the best neighborhood of Manhattan. Very friendly team. The owner, Amin is simply the best! They treat neighbors and customers extremely well. read more

Found this cafe and decided to go in because of how nice the ambience was. The menu was huge! There really is something for everyone. We decided to order the Very Berry Power Bowl and the Goat Cheese Veggie Quiche. This is my first time having an açaí bowl, and I was pleasantly surprised. I loved the açaí blend at the bottom of the bowl. It was very sour, something I love when I have fruit. The fruit, honey, and granola on top of the bowl balanced very well with these flavors. The Goat Cheese Veggie quiche was okay. I wish there was more cheese in it. WAY more cheese it in. I was pretty much entirely vegetables except for that bit of cheese on top. I liked the side salad it came with. The service was good. Everyone that I spoke to that works there was very nice. The prices are higher than I expected. I understand this is a trendy NYC cafe, but even then I was still surprised by the prices. These two things were $20 total. I want to come back here and try more things next time I'm willing to spend money. Definitely bring your laptop here- it's a great place to get work done. read more

Pause Cafe - VERY BERRY POWER BOWL - Moroccan Near Me - New York, New York

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Love the dirty chai here!! Great spot to work for a bit as well - ambiance, wifi, and best playlist. read more

Pause Cafe - Moroccan Near Me - New York, New York

I went here my first time, my friend and I ordered two iced coffee drinks and paid but we waited over 12 minutes and never got our drinks, so I asked the barista when our drinks would be ready and he said they will make them now, they hadn't even started or forgot our order. When we got our coffees we didn't even get a straw, and had wait to ask another employee for straws, the cup was an iced coffee cup that needed straws. Not a good first experience. read more

Overall good food and vibe, employees are super nice, but very inconsistent as far as delivery- they constantly get my order wrong. It's semi understandable when it's super busy- but half the time I order through delivery I end up spending $20/30 on a completely incorrect order and can't be refunded for it; even on the off chance that the refund works out, it's a really annoying and time consuming process that could've been avoided. Also genuinely PLEASE start putting harissa on the avocado toast- it's literally the first ingredient listed and is always forgotten read more

Everything is delicious! Great speedy service, creative, cozy place. Moroccan feel. Wish there was on in Sparta nj or upper east side.

In lower East side, no vegan options and I'm allergic to dairy... but there's barely any dairy free options. Wouldn't recommend to vegans or those allergic to dairy. Everything on the menu also has either meat or butter. Would recommend to management to be more allergy friendly with baked goods, drinks and menu options read more

The green smoothie was a good choice but the whole operation in the store was disorganized. The cashiers and baristas gave drinks to the wrong customers and about three to four customers asked for their drink to be remade during the time that I waited for my smoothie. They could've asked for a name for each drink. The iced coffee tastes watered down with too little milk. The coffee was quick to prepare but the smoothie took 15+ minutes and when I asked for it, the barista mistakingly brought it outside. The original lid had no straw opening so I asked for a lid and that one did not fit the cup. It would be nice to see the shop provide paper or biodegradable straws if they're charging $4-$8 for a drink. read more

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I never write bad employee reviews but this one employee got so petty at me for absolutely no reason, and I feel like I should say that if you want to do something "nice" for a customer, and then you don't get the reaction you wanted out of them, and then you proceed to be super rude to said customer who was polite and non-argumentative the entire time, you're not a nice person. And maybe wait for them to walk away before you talk shit to your coworker about them. I'm actually so shocked at how fast this employee's attitude shifted, and when I tried to apologize (which I really didn't need to do, I just felt bad for making him upset), he went "it's over now. too bad." I've worked in food service for years, through rushes and bad days I've never treated anyone that way. Sorry I didn't want to carry around a drink larger than I ordered when I go run errands, I didn't ask for one and don't need to justify myself because you took it personally. AMAZING FOOD AND COFFEE THOUGH I HIGHLY RECOMMEND !! read more

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 hangout read more

If I lived in the neighborhood, I would camp out here all the time. It's a warm, inviting space that services plenty of pastries, sandwiches, açaí bowls, smoothies, and drinks (some with a Moroccan flavor). Stopped by early Friday evening, and there was plenty of seating available at the large communal table in the center. The hanging chairs and smaller tables with benches were already occupied. However, I think the pièce de résistance would be the beautiful tiled water fountain. I ordered a smoothie that was unfortunately forgotten amidst the rush of patrons but as I was in no hurry, I didn't mind at all. Great for meeting with a friend or people watching! PS- Discount if you pay in cash. read more

Never heard of marocain merguez I'm sure it's tunisian 100% the harissa too !! Also can you pick kind people to work here...I was expecting marocain generosity and I got asian rudeness read more

I absolutely love this cafe. Staff is friendly, coffee is good, and you MUST try shakshouka with sausages! Always best choice. No laptop policy is amazing, just spend time with family/friends, and no one is blocking half of the table with laptops. Really a gem in NYC! read more

The picture for this order pulled me in to order this and try it out, which I was glad I did. The food was fresh, full of flavour and healthy. I finished the meal and felt great, not heavy or bloated. I'm looking forward to trying the other items on the menu from this place. I can't rate service or ambient because I placed the order through Yelp. read more

Pause Cafe - Salad sandwich combo -chicken avocado -Turkey lover salad - House baked Moroccan bread - Moroccan Near Me - New York, New York

Overpriced and they don't allow you to sit down and use your laptop. Apparently you're banned from using your laptop in there? What kinda of cafe is this? Spend your money elsewhere. read more

Easily some of our favorite chai in the city! We came across pause cafe a little over a year ago while living in nyc, and since moving, it's our first stop for breakfast every time we visit! Typically busy on the weekends, but they have plenty of outdoor seating. During the week if you come early, it's also great for working from home! read more

Pause Cafe - Moroccan Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered online and the food arrived very quickly. At first I was concerned about the salad not coming with dressing but it was mixed in and it wasn't soggy and didn't feel so overpowering with Caesar dressing. The banana nut smoothie is also delicious! Very healthy but also delicious. We've ordered from here a few times before! read more

Pause Cafe - Moroccan Near Me - New York, New York

I can't rave enough about this place!! Found this precious gem a few months back and have been getting food to-go ever since. They have a variety of açaí bowls, smoothies and delicious sandwiches which has me coming back for more. They recently expanded the place to include a lot more seating which is a bonus. Came in at around 11AM and the place was already packed! Luckily my friend and I were able to snag a table before it got too busy. Today was my first time dining in and surely the food and service didn't disappoint! I got the açaí bowl and my friend got the pause salad and let me tell ya... Pause Cafe has nailed it once again! Food that tastes great, excellent presentation and at a reasonable price point is what I live for!! Side note: There are outlets available if you're looking to do some work, but beware that the noise level is relatively loud! read more

I was very excited to try this place but ended up disappointed. After 30 minutes of waiting and seeing people who ordered right before me as well as after me receive their food, I asked one of the cashiers nicely if they could check on my order. It was apparent my order had been forgotten/overlooked. The girl up front said she would check and that there was a large order in front of mine so it might be adding to the delay. This isn't true because there was a couple in front of me and my boyfriend who received their orders and finished eating. My boyfriend also got his food first and was almost done eating. I never saw her check in the back for my order either. I ordered the yogurt with granola and berries. She eventually went to check on the order after my boyfriend went up there and it was nice they gave me a free muffin with the order. However, the order came out with no bananas (which was how it was described on the menu) and there weren't many berries, the yogurt appeared to have been sitting for a while (water had separated so it needed heavy mixing to thicken up and was very runny. And while a nice gesture, they didn't ask if I wanted a raisin muffin. read more

Cozy, rustic vibes with dim-lighting and hearty food! I was lucky enough to grab a seat the minute I walked into Pause and looooove that they have multiple outlets against the walls. They have a big bench in the center of the cafe, but im not so sure if there were any chargers for your devices. They have a pretty big menu thats kind of overwhelming when you first walk in and take a look at it -- its all over the wall behind the counter and it took me a couple of minutes to read the whole thing. They have a variety of food to offer, from small baked goods to big grain-bowls or sandwiches! Everything was a little pricey, but they were all very healthy-sounding and I guess it's a fair trade if you are sitting there for a couple hours. I had their Blue Latte, which has butterfly pea tea as their base -- so good but pretty $$ ! I had mine with oat milk and it tasted like a yummy chai latte. For lunch I tried their Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl which was super filling but delicious. I wasn't a fan of the olives, but liked that it had golden raisins in it to give some bites of sweetness. It also has chicken in it and plenty of arugula. Overall I loved the vibes in here and the extensive menu full of healthy food options and would definitely come here again to get some work done. read more

Coffee quality has dropped over the years. I've visited the cafe many times over the last half a year and the coffee was water down each time - whether it was an iced latte, cold brew or Americano. read more

Just popped in to get a cold pressed juice. Customer service is top tier. Cashier is delightful.

Love this place! Always make a stop when I'm in the LES. It's a great quick, casual cafe with excellent food and a welcoming atmosphere.

This place is amazing! Came here to do something different, special, affordable during Eid Mubarak. The lemon curd is to really fie for! I had avocado toast and meatballs sha...whatever it is called. And big morrocan mint tea. It all adds up to about 36$ ish. The desserts all look so appetizing but am trying to watch my weight teehee. A great place to do work with laptop, (i was here just to eat though), nice chilled loungey Morrocan music? Played in the background. Very bohemian cool ambience too. Even the bathroom feels warm and friendly haha! read more

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I am a loyal customer of Pause. I leave nearby and they are such a great and reliable breakfast/coffee option. They have iced coffee, cold brew, chai, and any other coffee drink you'd want. They also have several milk alternative options. I've gotten an iced chai before and it tasted a bit different from how I usually like them, but I really like Pause's iced coffee. It is a reasonable price for manhattan even with soy milk alternative (which they sometimes do not charge me for since it's just a splash!) I love their breakfast egg sandwiches. The half portion of egg, cheese, and avocado is usually filling enough and the full is huge. Super reasonably priced and tasty. It's a nice twist from the usual bagel sandwich as this one is kind of more like a panini. I recently tried their cheddar scallion scone and loved it. Super large and fluffy while still crunchy on the outside. Staff is very friendly, and while it does get crowded, they are pretty quick about getting drinks and food out. read more

Pause Cafe - Iced coffee and Cheddar Scallion Scone - Moroccan Near Me - New York, New York

I was across the street at Clinton Street Baking Co. waiting for my takeout order to be ready, and I decided to go across to Pause Cafe, which appeared to be a hip, trendy eatery and coffee shop. I wanted to love this place, but the service was so bad. I'm not sure if the person at the register was new, but I ordered the Lox and Pecorino quiche and asked for it to be warmed. The person took it to the back and gave me the little buzzer to alert you when it was ready. The quiche never came out, and the buzzer never went off. I went across the street to ask about my order at Clinton. It wasn't ready, so I came back over to Pause. Surprise! No quiche. I asked another person at the counter. They went to the back to inquire. Then, they told me they would prepare another one and bring it out to me. 15 minutes later, and still no quiche. That person saw me and was pretty much like you didn't get your quiche, did you? Now, I'm thinking to myself how could I when you never brought it out, but I digress. When the quiche finally came out, it tasted great though. read more

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I love the outdoor seating of this establishment! I went here for lunch once and got this really nice savory crepe with spinach. I love the portions! Coffee was well made. This is such a nice place for a quick lunch and a place to do some work. I hope to come back to actually do some work. read more

This place is adorable and so cozy, for a deliciously refreshing lunch or breakfast if you're in the Lower East Side of the city. The vibe inside will stop you in your tracks and you will strand there admiring all the hidden details. The menu is endless. So many options of salads, açaí bowls, juices, smoothies, pastries, everything. I had a delicious and filling Couscous salad, that I could have shared. Everything else on the menu looked like an easily good choice. The dishes are mosaic which goes with the hidden interior decor. The outside has a small cozy seating area, but the inside is truly where the vibes are. I highly recommend this hidden gem. read more

This place is great! Came here after a run and they have good coffee and an assortment of different sandwiches and pastries which were pretty nice. Just had a coffee here but it was nicely balanced and didn't taste burnt like so many other places I've been to. Will be back if I'm in the area! read more

Update since they've expanded. I've now had the mixed nuts acai bowl a couple of times since they expanded. Honestly, they seem kind of overwhelmed and the quality isn't the same as it once used to be. The base of the bowl is pretty watery and not too flavorful. I feel like the toppings kind of take over. read more

Pause Cafe - Acai bowl and moroccan mint tea - Moroccan Near Me - New York, New York

Props on the no-laptops rule. This place is a staple and it's great to finally be able to eat inside and enjoy the community and decor. Food, drinks, and vibe are all incredible. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed the açaí bowl, but came into work today, unwell with food poisoning. I basically threw up my açaí bowl. I'll probably stay away from açaí bowls, as the thought of the açaí and mush makes me sick to the stomach. read more

I would have been here much sooner if I'd known how short of a walk it was from my place! As others have mentioned, the acai bowls here are spectacular. Seriously. Look no further! As soon as I heard the blenders go off, I knew that the acai bowls here would have the texture and consistency I was looking for. They also have a great selection of different acai bowls to choose from, whether you are looking for a more fruity or creamier base. I ended up choosing the matcha green tea bowl because I was curious how that would turn out, and it was soooo delicious and so refreshing. The bowls do take a bit of time to make, but I didn't mind. The fruits were fresh and the granola was crunchy. Pretty much perfection in a bowl. I also ordered a cappuccino for my early morning caffeine kick. It was a little too frothy for my liking, but nice and strong, which was what I needed. The cafe itself is super cute and intricately decorated, but so tiny. I wish it was bigger so that I didn't have to feel bad about taking up space! I also would have stayed there for much longer if they hadn't gotten so busy and cramped. Thankfully, the warmer weather has allowed some of the seating to spill outdoors. I will definitely be back and will bring my friends/family with me. I'm sure they would love this place! read more

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the food and service was amazing!! I loved the style of the store and the sitting place located right outside the shop. It reminded me of larger area for a reading nook. Beautiful read more

Pause Cafe - SUPER BLT - Hot Chocolate - Moroccan Near Me - New York, New York

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I heard this place had great açai bowls so I was very excited to try it out. The green bowl was highly reviewed so I went and specifically got the green bowl. While it did look exactly pictured, the texture was extremely runny, it felt like I was drinking a smoothie. There was also a lot of nuts in there, taste was very unbalanced. The rest of their menu looks good thou, I would come back and try something else. read more

Pause Cafe - Green Bowl - Moroccan Near Me - New York, New York

The menu alone is impressive - so many options, and the folks behind the counter are cool about helping you with the inevitable indecisiveness. You have to try that blue latte - I think about it more than I should. So easy to eat healthy here. The music might be a little clubby for morning work sessions, but you can tell by the crowd this is a neighborhood favorite. read more

I love this cafe and everything on the menu. It's always so hard to choose because everything sounds good and then you see the pastry case and it makes your decision that much harder. They have a lot of seating available expensively outside if it's nice out and it's a pay at the counter and then sit down type of place. I ordered the veggie shakshuka and asked for a platter. The eggs were overcooked and I didn't get to enjoy the runny yolk but it was still pretty good. The portion size was perfect. My friend got the green bowl and both the blue and pink chais which were such fun drinks. I like that this cafe generally has pretty healthy options and still delicious. read more

Pause Cafe - Vegetarian Shakshuka, Green Bowl - Moroccan Near Me - New York, New York

The def oat milk latte was solid with great tasting coffee. The purple latte was too sweet for our taste buds. Loved that they have date balls that are made without any refined sugar! We tried one of each flavor. Highly recommend the date bites! read more

Pause Cafe - Date bites (no refined sugar) - Moroccan Near Me - New York, New York

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This place embodies why nyc can suck. If you wanna spend lots of money on small portions this is your place to go. I've also never have posted a review until now. I was in a corner doing work when a women coldly taps my shoulder and tells me no laptops from 9-4. Besides that being an insane rule, it hurt to see other peoples laptops out and her not say the same thing. I also think the sign should be pretty clear that that's a rule, before I spend $$$ on a small average chai. I've also come before and have never had that problem. A "neighborhood coffee shop" that treats you like you're doing wrong for doing work and charges an arm and leg for chai. Nice read more