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The Pour Choice

4.3 (722 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Katrina T.

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Auburn. I go there before a long hike or afterward for a treat. I like the downstairs and upstairs areas, and you can also sit outside. There's always interesting food; I got the lavender muffin and a yummy tea. Definitely check it out in Auburn! It gets very busy on weekends, so I make sure to get there early.

Iced chai Sandwich
Lili M.

Recently came back to Pour Choice with some friends after a hike in Auburn. This spot is still so adorable and I definitely understand why it is so popular. This time around I ordered their grilled cheese with bacon which was delicious. The bread was buttery, crispy, and perfectly toasted. The cheese and bacon went together perfectly and I found it pretty filling as a breakfast sandwich. I also got their version of an Arnold Palmer and it was refreshing and light. The first time I came I sat inside but this time we sat on the second level outside. It was super nice and lovely sitting outside in their beautiful patio area. I didn't realize there are three levels here, first level is indoors, second is outdoors, and third is both. The staff were nice and helpful even though it was super busy.

Breakfast Wrap
Jordan M.

I had a nice time at The Pour Choice. My friends and I stopped by after a hike out in Auburn. The line was long, but it really wasn't a long wait! You order your food at the register and they give you a number for food and call out your name for drinks. We sat down and within 10 minutes we all had our food. I got the breakfast wrap and it was very good! I also tried their selection of lemon kombucha which was also delicious. I would recommend stopping by. They don't just have breakfast! I really want to come back and try their grilled cheese.

deviled eggs
Vivian P.

Trendy coffee shop in Old Town Auburn with great drinks and an assortment of lunch options. Stopped by after a hike for some coffee and a snack. We tried their new strawberry syrup in the latte and it was amazing. Not too sweet with great natural strawberry flavor. The deviled eggs were great but only came with one egg for $5 which is a little steep. Overall, seems like a great place for coffee if you live here or stopping by. Staff was super friendly and brought out our eggs for us.

Stephen B.

Super friendly. Consistent quality. Ordered a cortado. Oat milk. Barista was spot on. Been here a few times when passing through. Will continue to repeat. Pastries are good too. Highly recommend.

Charro T.

Slow service as everyone comes to this coffee shop. Great views, nice people though. My day trip to Auburn: Pour house, skip the coffee and get the cookie. Their Old Auburn and downtown is full of junk. You can explore their tiny free Gold Rush Museum next to their viral thrift shop Moon Walk thread and grab pizza next door. All walkable! Original Ikeda is walkable but we drove. Prefer the Davis location.

Jalapeño deviled eggs
April R.

Cozy ambiance, friendly staff: Their latte is pretty good - smooth and without any burnt coffee aftertaste. I had the jalapeño deviled eggs and it was delicious. Dog friendly place with nice indoor and outdoor seating.

Wine display
Dannah P.

We stopped off in Auburn on our way back from a baseball game and needed a pick-me-up after a filling dinner. Thankfully The Pour Choice was conveniently located close to the restaurant we patronized. We were warmly greeted by the staff, who were helpful with our selections, and we took in the sites of the quaint and sophisticated ambiance of the shop while we waited for our drinks to be made. We chose an espresso, a cortado, and a cappuccino, all of which were tasty and provided the right amount of caffeine we all needed. We loved that there were milk alternatives and you can't go wrong with some coffee art! There were many other beverage options to choose from, including teas, specialty coffees, drafts beer from local CA breweries, signature cocktails, and a nice wine selection. There was also plenty of seating upstairs (including a cute patio) and downstairs.

Cappuccino
Kimberly R.

We were in the mood for a Cappuccino and now faced with where to find the best choice. I looked at my Yelp app and saw that we are close to " The Pour Choice" and decided on this one. Walking in the door and Neil Young is on the airways has us smiling. We were greeted with friendly service and our Cappuccino's were prepared perfectly in presentation and taste.

Kristine H.

I really do hate to give a negative review, but when a business deserves it, I feel it is a must to keep these sites legit. Otherwise why have reviews! I've been visiting Pour Choice since they opened in 2017. We used to live near by and now visit annually from abroad as we have family here. I do enjoy their coffee (but do hate paying for alternative milk such as Oat) and my husband enjoys a matcha or chai tea (also with oat milk). We also like the avocado toast served as vegetarian. My issue is the tables have now become work space for those that feel a local coffee cafe is their personal office or library. No regard to others that would enjoy a seat at a table. No regard to those of us that do not want to hear their ZOOM meetings. No regard to those of us that ARE PAYING customers and you definitely pay a premium here as prices are on the high side. Today, 12 May 2025, happened to be a bit cool outside. Arriving at 2pm, my friend and I wanted to have a coffee and a light lunch at an inside table. I counted 11 - YES ELEVEN - tables occupied by laptop users. Both on the lower level and the upper level. Though we FINALLY found a seat, we were wedged tightly between the 'office workers'. And you know what, in our hour stay, we observed 99% of these tables with NO FOOD or BEVERAGES to consume!! Even as we left, the same 'gang' were occupying the tables. And as we were leaving, two came in to share a table and immediately pulled out their laptops. As I was walking down the stairs, another young man was arriving to - yep - sit down on the upper level with his lap top. At this point, all I could do was shake my head in disbelief. If this is the atmosphere you want to allow, that's fine. Then please replace your name with either THE POUR CHOICE LIBRARY or THE POUR CHOICE COMMUNAL WORKSPACE. That way, those of us PAYING CUSTOMERS would know to take our business elsewhere. I sure don't want to sit amongst entitled workers that don't know how to pay for their own WiFi or can't figure out how to commute into an actual office building. You know, like we all used to HAVE to do in the 'olden days' of real jobs or university libraries! Please Jordan and Melinda, listen to those of us long time customers. You could easily set restrictions. Make MOST of the tables laptop free. Set time limits. Set purchase requirements. There are many ways to make your establishment friendly to all of us. I know you are busy getting the new restaurant up and running. But just think, you will be offering dinner at the new location. How will it go over if this 'laptop gang' goes there, orders an inexpensive bite to eat or drink and then occupies a table all evening? That's not going to go over well as others wait for a table or have to be surrounded by an office atmosphere which most people are trying to escape! Thank you for 'listening'. I really hope you take this constructive criticism seriously.

BLT
Susan B.

Got hungry after hiking so stopped by here for food. They are located at Old Town Auburn. The ambiance was nice. Seating available downstairs, upstairs and outside. Order at the counter, pick up drinks from the barista and if ordering food, they will bring to you. We received our order pretty quick. I got the BLT and omg, it was so good. Thick cut bacons, perfectly crisp. Bread was toasted nicely. Presentation was great. Parking is free :)

Inside area
Corona S.

We were driving through Auburn after spending a weekend in Lake Tahoe, so we needed some coffee for the road. Found this place on yelp and I'm so glad we stopped by! I loved the vibe and aesthetic, and the drinks were so good! I also really enjoyed the banana bread -- it was perfectly moist and not too sweet. There are lots of seating inside, upstairs, and outside! Service was friendly and drinks came out quick. They're also dog friendly which is always a plus! Only street parking is available but we were able to find a couple spots on a Sunday afternoon. I'm an out of towner, but if I lived nearby, you'd find me here often!

Breakfast sandwich on the freshly baked biscuit was so delicious
Amber D.

The ambiance was beautiful and the service was good. We got our food to go and while it was a BUSY Sunday morning, it was worth the wait for our food - we enjoyed drinking our lattes while we waited. I would definitely recommend.

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Ask the Community - The Pour Choice

Are you really not wheelchair accessible? I could have sworn last time I was there we saw ramps at least to the outdoor seating area.

There are stairs to get to the front door from one side, and the other. There's a trail from the court parking lot that leads to the outdoor seating area but I wouldn't recommend a wheelchair on that trail.… Read more

Do you offer non alcoholic beer?

This is not a bar. I have purchased lemonade, hot chocolate, if there is such thing as Non Alcohol Beer, that is new to me!

Can teenagers go in?

There is no age restriction! All ages, all hours!

The only menu on their site is beer. Do they serve food?

Hi Heather! We are working on developing our website to reflect our new menu! We have a large charcuterie board for sharing, baked Brie & hot soft pretzel braids!

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You have to come here especially on any Tuesday where an excellent server named Adriana will…read moredefinitely take care of you and make sure you have the best service, delicious food, drinks and just genuinely enjoy your time! This is exactly what my husband and I did on a taco Tuesday in Auburn. Are you not sure what to order like us? Well, the staff here are knowledgeable and will give you the best recommendations. You cannot go wrong with the wings and zucchini. Those are some great appetizers! The tacos are full and so tasty! Do not forget dessert! Any of the options are fantastic. I cannot wait to come back to order more items on this menu. This is the spot to check out when you are in Downtown Auburn for dining, entertainment and generally, just a good time!

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This is SUCH a fun new spot! Food and drinks were fantastic, service was friendly, kind and fun! I…read morewent out with some friends and we all four agreed that this was a GREAT new spot and we actually even said we thought the food was more flavorful and unique than Josephine's. I had the Central American Spritzer to drink, which was exactly what I wanted - fruity, not overly sweet, and sparkly! Shrimp toast appetizer was so delightful! The curry leaves and chili threads sent it over the top! Carnitas tacos had great flavors and the pomegranates balanced everything really well! The salmon bowl, chicken sandwich and burger were all hits at the table too. The dessert was absolutely delightful! Caramel miso sundae and chocolate cardamom mouse Both were a hit but the caramel sauce was perfection! Two small things that could have made things even better: 1, the water was super chlorinated-tasting. Let's say "the tap water was very tappy" and we all noticed at first sip. 2. The tall chairs look fun but are so uncomfortable for us short ladies with dangling legs. Two very small things, though! Honestly we had the best time and would be back in a hot second! We absolutely loved the service, as well!!

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