Pause Coffee Shop & Bakery

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Reviews

1. David Smith ★★★★★

   Make time to come here, Rory and the whole team are so knowledgeable. The coffee is also 10/10, order the guest and have it however they'd recommend it. You won't be disappointed.

   almost 2 months ago
2. mubarek Daha ★★★★★

   An exceptional neighbourhood café that absolutely lives up to the hype. The attention to detail in both the cakes and coffee is clear, with outstanding service and genuinely wonderful staff.

   almost 3 months ago
3. grace ★★★☆☆

   I have followed their instagram for ages and love the look of the cafe, they have great design and bakes. The outdoor seating area is so nice and it is in a great location in King’s Heath. However, there was no menu up behind the counter and so I ordered a flat white expecting it to be standard pricing, but it was £4.50!!!! I was quite shocked. I am normally happy to pay for nice coffee but would like to know about it at least and I’m not sure I’m ever willing to splash nearly a fiver on a flat white!! But the people were very friendly and lovely!

   almost 5 months ago

1. Ruby Mallett ★★★★★

   The entire team are clearly working to ensure every customer has a comfortable and pleasant experience. The place, despite being busy, is clean, organised and every single drink and cake looked like it had been made with love and attention to detail. I have visited a few times now and always have ordered a flat white and a sweet treat, today’s choice being the ‘everything everything cookie’ which Rory on the till told me was layered with pretzel and ready salted crisps, genius! My coffee was delicious, as always and the final thing I’d like to say is, the take away cake bags are just too cute to throw away! I am obsessed with Pause.

   almost 5 months ago
2. Ant ★★★★★

   Went to pause on a Sunday morning for some coffee and pastries. The place is stunning with some outdoor and indoor seating. They have a good variety of home made pastries and plenty of options of coffee. The staff is very friendly and has a lot of coffee knowledge. The pastries are fresh and absolutely delicious, coffee is lovely too. Overall lovely experience and definitely recommend.

   almost 7 months ago
3. Stace Little ★★★★★

   Gorgeous coffee, wonderful sweet treats, a small but perfectly formed savoury menu, and wonderful service. What more could you want? We adore the coffee from Pause and love stopping by for a relaxing moment out of a hectic day. You are always welcome in Pause and we welcome it to our vibrant KH independent scene.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Sarah Groves ★★★★★

   I have visited Pause a few times over the last year in the different places they've been and it's great to see them now as a permanent part of Kings Heath. I tend to go to numerous places for a coffee depending on what I fancy, but what I love about Pause is its clearly run by two people who care about what they're doing. That and the fact there are always new coffees to try and excellent baked treats too! They've always been welcoming and friendly even when I've popped in and it's been packed. I don't have a problem waiting for a coffee when I know it's good (I'd much rather wait than have a burnt coffee from a chain) and they are always really open about any waiting times if there are any. When I popped in recently, I sat in the window with my coffee waiting for the latest batch of cinnabuffins to finish in the oven and it was lovely to hear the chitter chatter of other customers and to feel really welcome too. Definitely a place to check out, for the coffee, cinnabuffins and general loveliness!

   almost 3 years ago
2. Harry Matthews ★★★★★

   What a special coffee shop, tucked away in Kings Heath. The coffee is honestly the best in birmingham and Farah & Rory are just so warm & friendly. I love coming here because it has a deep sense of joy & passion that is so hard to find. The cakes are HEAVENLY! I love the cinnabuffin - so unique! - and for someone who adores cinnamon, it is perfect! It is the perfect place for coffee dates or little treats.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Alessandra Claridge ★★★★★

   An absolute gem hidden off kings heath high street! Rory and Farah are the loveliest owners you could wish to meet. They go above and beyond with what they offer, making sure all their takeaway packaging is recyclable even down to the coffee they select making sure it is organic. They offer vegan friendly options and go out of their way to ensure your allergy requirements are checked. They offer something for everyone!! Their knowledge and passion for what they do is just infectious and you can’t help but leave with a smile on your face and takeaway bag of delicious cake!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Jack Edwards ★★★★★

   Came in today for a couple of coffees as we had seen the café's photos on social media. We were served by Farah and Rory who were friendly, chatty and enthusiastic and passionate about the coffee and food they serve at Pause! Sitting in the aesthetic and cozy surroundings, we tried the Hemmingway (a great speciality coffee!) as well as the hot chocolate and a piccolo coffee. All were made with great ingredients. For food, we were the first (lucky us!) customers to try some of the new brunch items on the menu, including salmon and cream cheese toast (a classic done very well here) and blackberry, goats cheese and honey toast-- this alone was worth the price of admission; sweet, savoury, tart and juicy all at once. Additionally, we tried the granola (all put together with local ingredients by the lovely Farah) which was excellent -- definitely enough for two people in one portion! This was a great first visit-- we will definitely be coming back.

   almost 3 years ago

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