Pause Lab is my go-to coffee shop in the Gresham area. The space is wide, cozy, and perfect for getting work done. I especially love the upstairs seating with the comfy chairs and pillows, it's such a relaxing spot to settle in!!! They always offer fun new or seasonal drinks, and everything I've tried has been delicious. Their sandwiches are surprisingly filling and really tasty as well. It can get a bit busy during the lunch hour, but it usually evens out pretty quickly. Overall, it's one of my favorite places to grab a drink, get some work done, or just relax. read more

Pause Coffee Lab - Cookie butter latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

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This spot has a fun bit of nostalgia for me -- it's located where my favorite childhood roller rink, Skate World, used to be. The location is right next to a church, so Sundays can get a little busy, but it's still easy enough to stop in. This was my first visit, and we came for coffee, tea, and a few small breakfast bites. You order at the counter, and there's a really nice two-person wood seating area by the window that's perfect for relaxing and people-watching. The food, coffee, and tea were all delicious. I especially loved the pesto sandwich -- super flavorful and satisfying. I'm glad I finally checked this place out, and I'd definitely come back again. read more

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I still love this place and now come here any time I'm on this side of town! Had to give an updated review on their hot tea: you get a personal tea tray with a tea pot, mug, and optional honey and lemon. Super cool way to do it! read more

Pause Coffee Lab - Hot tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

Cute modern space a few steps away from Gresham Transit Center. I love love love the little wooden booths they have. They make good coffee and have some light bites. I appreciate that they offer cold brew as well as pour overs. Coffee fans unite! That's also non coffee options like kombucha, chai and matcha. The breakfast sandwich (available anytime) was nice and filling. The staff was very friendly and talked about the space. We're not usually in Gresham so it was cool to get a bit of history on the building and that this place hopes to fill that same intentional community space for people in Gresham. They did forget that our order was to go, but prob got side tracked from our conversation. No biggie! read more

Pause Coffee Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

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Walking through the doors of Pause Coffee Lab is like walking into a whole different city. You forget you're in Gresham, Oregon and immediately feel like you're in a cozy coffee shop in a Lifetime movie. The vibe is hard to explain. It's chic and sophisticated with a mix of cozy and comfortable. You'll have to pop in and see what I mean. The staff is amazing. All three ladies were super friendly and gave me some recommendations on what I might like. This is an actual coffee shop, you aren't going to find frappes or enery drinks here. I landed on a dirty chai. Which is just a chai with espresso. It was absolutely perfect and the cold foam on top set it off. Also, they are locally owned. I don't think it gets much better than this. read more

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First time here and the ambience is perfect! It's nice and cozy. The service was great and fast. Both sandwiches were tasty. Personally I think the açaí bowl is way better than Jambas. Will definitely be coming back to try the other items on the menu. read more

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A good reminder to take a pause. Unknowingly to me, Pause Coffee Lab is located inside of a church. I initially visited to get some work done and was impressed by both the inviting space and the diverse drink selection. While Oregon is renowned for its vibrant coffee scene, I've often found seating to be limited in many cafes. Pause does not have this issue. The shop is well-equipped with plenty of outlets and seating arrangements for individuals, pairs, or even larger groups. There's even space upstairs if you're looking for a seat with less distractions and noise. I ordered an iced chai latte with oat milk. Unfortunately their machine was down, so I wasn't able to order a warm beverage, but despite this, the chai hit the spot. Unless you're a church-goer, I'd recommend avoiding peak hours. Being here on a Sunday was not the move. read more

Food I very delicious, coffee is good. Very nice people , it's very clean, cozy you will want to come back. read more

Coffee time :-) What a beautiful space to have coffee, relax, study, or visit with friends. Humam Talhami and I agree it's our favorite! There is plenty of very comfortable seating..... even a beautiful loft upstairs. Two large restrooms. The menu has a variety of healthy foods, breakfast sandwich choices, and my coffee has been delicious every time I've been here. I can't say enough about how friendly the employees are. Always attention to detail in every order. You'll always find a parking space either along the street. They also share a parking lot with the church, so it's great! Yelp Friends, let us know when you're in the area so we can meet up! read more

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Great new coffee shop in Gresham!! The space is so lovely, every corner thoughtfully curated. It is a clean, intentionally designed space that leaves a peaceful feeling. Seems like a great place to spend time in solitude or catch up with a friend! I ordered the chocolate croissant and got it warmed, and it was delicious! Flaky and melty in the right ways. To drink, I got an iced vanilla latte, and it was stand-out satisfying: the right balance of sweet but flavorful taste of the roast. The coffee is sourced from Stoked Coffee Roasters in Hood River, which is fun 'cause that's where I live now! A great space that I will definitely return to! read more

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Pause has a beautiful, relaxing interior filled with plants. The toast had amazing presentation and flavor, as did the latte. The baristas were friendly and helpful! As someone who grew up in the Gresham area, I was so pleased with the way that Pause honored the former Skate World, which was such a cultural hub for the area. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Pause Coffee Lab - Wall art, flavor cart, and stairs to upstairs sitting area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

My expectations were average but the outcome was surprisingly good! Avocado toast was great as was the coffee. Nice that it is right here in Gresham. Service was a little slow, not horrible but they made up for it with friendliness! Great ambiance! Good vibe! read more

Shout out to Pause Coffee Lab!! The baristas there were AMAZING. I stopped by before work for a little self care and asked if they could make "pretty coffee" aka a design on top, something about it just feels really special to me. They were not super confident but said they'd do their best. Honestly even if it was just a scribble I told them it'd be fine, we'd just call it abstract . But they came through big time! I feel super honored and appreciated as a customer that they were even willing to try! Got some BYOT too and it also did not disappoint. read more

Pause Coffee Lab - BYOT with cream cheese, arugula, pickled onions, egg, and chili jam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

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Great coffee and great people . Topped by here while on my business trip. Great decor and atmosphere

The best East County coffeehouse. The vibes are awesome, the coffee (and matcha latte) are superb. I really like the avocado toast, as well. I'll have to come back and try more goodies. The people are super friendly, and I like that there are multiple seating options. read more

We tried Pause Coffee while visiting family. It has a charming calm atmosphere, with upstair loft study to sit and read/work. Music is inviting. Ian was very friendly and helpful seeing it was our first time in. We had a cold brew, egg, ham and cheddar sandwich, ricotta, prosciutto, arugula and chili jam toast. The food was very fresh and delicious, cold brew and dirty chai were also very tasty. The have many pastry options as well that looked yummy and gluten free options too. I recommend giving them a try. Look like the owners have put their heart into this place. We'll definitely be back to try more new items. read more

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Coffee is great, establishment is clean. They have light pastries that you can indulge in as well. Service is welcoming and quick if you're just dropping in to grab a coffee to-go. There is some cafe and church merch, and sometimes they even have the Pause Coffee Cart at the Gresham farmers market! read more

They opened in May of this year and it's great coffee shop addition in the Gresham area. It's connected to a Church. The coffee shop is really nice and modern with plenty of large windows to let in natural light. There is a small loft with additional seating. The employees were super nice and helpful. They recommended a few items and were helpful in explaining what they have since it was our first time here. Love the nice and bright coffee shop. I got the fancy pig toast and bf did a build your own toast. Plenty of pastries also!! read more

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Wow the staff is always so sweet- huge shout out to barista, Melanie! The coffee is great, I highly recommend the eggnog latte and the problem sandwich which I have shared a photo of. The cutest coffee shop in town. read more

Pause Coffee Lab - Stairs to the loft area. How cute!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

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I was so happy to see another local coffee shop opening in Gresham. This place is cool and modern looking and my latte was $3.95, so very reasonably priced. The employees are really friendly and the coffee was great! There is tons of seating and even a small upstairs loft. Definitely a great place to study or get some work done. read more

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Great service , wonderful coffee . Inside a church and cool ambiance . Nice upstairs loft .

I got the bruschetta special and blackberry foam cold brew with hazelnut syrup. Both were delicious. I will definitely be back. read more

Pause Coffee Lab - Bruschetta special - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

Another nice spot for coffee tucked away in Gresham. They do not have a mind numbing array of coffee drink options but no doubt can make whatever you can come up with. This was a nice, quiet environment to meet with a business colleague. read more

Cute little coffee shop with friendly baristas! Love the option to customize your toast Solid caramel latte read more

Pause Coffee Lab - "The Get up" with avocado added + caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

A great place to meet someone and have a cup of coffee or in my case a chai tea latte.

I'm stunned, such a hidden gem I had "the problem"- it's a sandwich and it was delicious, highly recommend. coffee is worth a try as well. Very good space to chill and study. read more

Pause Coffee Lab - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

If I am going to open a coffee shop, it would be exactly like this coffee shop. It's perfect from the design to the drinks. The design is well thought out and, the attention to detail is incredible. Even the board that lists the daily special is cool. You just have to come check it out for yourself. There's a variety of seating to suit every taste. They even have a loft upstairs with four table and comfortable seats with a small central table. Behind the four tables is wall made to look life shelves you'd find at one's own home. As far as the drinks are concerned, they are has perfect as the place itself, except I wish they had more sugar-free choices. The service in this place sets the standard what customer service should be. There's plenty of parking including some additional street parking, so now you have no excuse. From now on you'll find me here on Saturdays and Sundays. I can't come during weekdays, as they close at four. read more

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Amazing place. They do need to clean the tables a bit more between customers. The food was great loved my latte.

Visited this sweet coffee shop on a Sunday morning. The staff were so courteous, friendly and kind. I ordered a cappuccino and a muffin both of which were excellent. The muffin was warmed with a side of butter and the cappuccino was made perfectly. The place was buzzing as it is attached to a church and a service was beginning soon but there was still plenty of room to snag a table. The modern/simplistic style but with attention to detail shows that the designer put a lot of thought into how to utilize a small space to its fullest potential. I definitely felt well cared for and enjoyed the coffee and atmosphere. Definitely will be back. read more

Pause Coffee Lab - Vanilla cappuccino with a warmed muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

Coffee a vibe! Space.... A VIBE Baristas....AN ABSOLUTE VIBE! Good food and coffee! Come here a couple times a month and absolutely love it! read more

Love this place! Great space that pays homage to what once was: SkateWorld from the 80's. Great coffee and food. And with good vibes for anyone wanting to just pause from their day a for moment. read more

Came here to say to study and was impress with their food selection! Simple but very flavorful! I got their italian sandwich which was delicious and a matcha latte (decent matcha). The service was good as well, the waitress there came by a decent amount of time to ask if we were okay and to take away our plates. There's not too many study cafes around gresham so i'm glad this opened up! The interior and how they decorated this place is so cute!! Would def come back here! read more

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Absolutely wonderful place! I love how spacious it is. It makes for a great place to work while enjoying a great cup of coffee. I will definitely be coming back here more! read more

Pause Coffee Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

Started going to the Pause right after it opened. The Food is very varied and tastes great as well as coffees and service. .

One of the cutest coffee shops I've been to! The atmosphere is so relaxing. It's the perfect place to study and knock out project. The cushion seats are super aesthetic too! Overall very pleasant experience. The workers were so polite. Will definitely come again read more

We love this coffee shop. It is cute and has amazing toasts and parfaits. The fruit is fresh chopped and the avocado smashed when you order. The barista and lady working the register were exceptionally nice. read more

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Great selection of food for a coffee shop. Variety of pastries, homemade specialty toasts, and simple breakfast foods to choose from. Standard coffee selection and flavors, has Smith tea offered, variety of bottled drinks in their refrigerator: topo chico, Ginger beer, orange juice, smoothie drinks. Service is very warm and welcoming by the staff on site Aesthetic of the cafe is sincerely appreciated. Very relaxing place to sit, read a book, or work on some business or school. read more

Great coffee, food and customer service. Clean and plenty of room to relax. Thank you Will at Pause!

Ordered an iced vanilla latte, half sweet, with maple cold foam. We are vacationing and happened to be in the area. I was looking for an awesome coffee shop, and we found this gem..due to such positive reviews. The owner made my coffee, same gentleman from the pics! Tasted sooo good, I am a bit of a coffee snob too! I love when ppl share the same passion, for excellent coffee. Thank you so much! I hope to come back soon! read more

Very clean and inviting interior. Staff were super friendly and provided great service. I got a cold brew with caramel and cream added. I gulped it down in no time. Super tasty and not bitter or too acidic. Honestly, it was so good I wanted another. read more