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Recess Cafe

5.0(39)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 39 reviews (Google rating)Cafe$ Downtown / Main Street
Open now · closes 7:00 PM
(734) 800-4959 Directions recess.cafe

Quick facts

Recess Cafe is a cafe at 208 S Ashley St in Ann Arbor, MI, open daily from 9:00 AM. Call +1734-800-4959 for details.

Address
208 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone
+1734-800-4959
Hours today
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Price
$

About Recess Cafe

Recess Cafe is a women-owned cafe at 208 S Ashley St in downtown Ann Arbor, MI. Its family-friendly setup includes a children’s play area, high chairs and a children’s menu. Locally roasted coffee and pastries are part of the offering, alongside small plates and vegetarian options. Natural wines and beer extend the menu beyond coffee, and there is a bar on site. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with seating for dine-in visits and takeout available.

The cafe welcomes groups and accepts reservations. Wi-Fi and suitability for laptop work make it an option for visitors bringing a computer, while fast service is among its listed attributes. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible, though wheelchair-accessible seating is not listed as available. Paid lot and street parking are available, and the cafe accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. It holds a 5-star Google rating from 39 reviews.

Known for

  • Children’s play area, menu and high chairs
  • Locally roasted coffee and pastries
  • Natural wines and beer
  • Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly setting
  • Women-owned downtown cafe

Good for

Popular times

Usually as busy as it gets right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 17 of 100, 10a: 24 of 100, 11a: 20 of 100, 12p: 24 of 100, 1p: 27 of 100, 2p: 20 of 100, 3p: 20 of 100, 4p: 17 of 100, 5p: 24 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Tue

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 34 of 100, 10a: 20 of 100, 11a: 13 of 100, 12p: 10 of 100, 1p: 13 of 100, 2p: 17 of 100, 3p: 24 of 100, 4p: 34 of 100, 5p: 48 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Wed

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 20 of 100, 10a: 24 of 100, 11a: 20 of 100, 12p: 20 of 100, 1p: 31 of 100, 2p: 37 of 100, 3p: 51 of 100, 4p: 55 of 100, 5p: 48 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Thu

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 44 of 100, 10a: 55 of 100, 11a: 34 of 100, 12p: 20 of 100, 1p: 17 of 100, 2p: 27 of 100, 3p: 31 of 100, 4p: 37 of 100, 5p: 41 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Fri

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 17 of 100, 10a: 24 of 100, 11a: 27 of 100, 12p: 31 of 100, 1p: 41 of 100, 2p: 48 of 100, 3p: 44 of 100, 4p: 44 of 100, 5p: 48 of 100, 6p: 51 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sat

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 86 of 100, 10a: 96 of 100, 11a: 89 of 100, 12p: 68 of 100, 1p: 55 of 100, 2p: 51 of 100, 3p: 48 of 100, 4p: 79 of 100, 5p: 89 of 100, 6p: 89 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sun

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 51 of 100, 10a: 93 of 100, 11a: 100 of 100, 12p: 93 of 100, 1p: 72 of 100, 2p: 75 of 100, 3p: 72 of 100, 4p: 72 of 100, 5p: 55 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Google rating breakdown

43 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★42
  • 4★1
  • 3★0
  • 2★0
  • 1★0

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • family friendly×17
  • play space×9
  • friendly staff×7
  • wine×5
  • toys for kids×5
  • pastries×4
  • books×3
  • mocha×2
  • so cozy×2
  • hot coco×2

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Recess Cafe — frequently asked

Is Recess Cafe open on Mondays?
Yes — Recess Cafe is open Monday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Where is Recess Cafe?
Recess Cafe is at 208 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
How expensive is Recess Cafe?
Google lists Recess Cafe in the $ price range for cafes in Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the phone number for Recess Cafe?
You can reach Recess Cafe on +1734-800-4959.

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