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Recess
838 W Kinzie St
Chicago, US-IL 60642-6532
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Brunch
Menu
Kid's Menu
Late Night
Brunch
Available Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm
Featured Cocktails
Cold Brew
$5.00
la colombe cold brew coffee, raw sugar, lemon zest
- add vodka, bourbon or baileys
- $5.00
Bloody Mary
$10.00
gluten free vodka, Q bloody mary mix, meat, cheese, celery
Bottomless Mimosa (bottomless - per person)
$27.00
orange juice, sparkling wine, orange zest
Boozy Cereal Bowls
$16.00
choice of: almond / oat / 2% milk
- green milk- fruit loops - vodka, midori, milk
- pink milk- fruit loops - aperol, gin, milk
- white chocolate liqueur - frosted flakes, shredded wheat, or special k - coffee liqueur, milk
Mains
Nutella French Toast
$16.00
brûléed banana, hazelnut brittle, caramel sauce
vegetarian
BLT & E
$14.00
bacon-onion jam, arugula, tomato, sunny egg, chipotle mayo, brioche bun, home fries
Avocado Toast
$13.00
multigrain toast, smashed avocado, poached eggs, caper salsa verde, pickled shallots
Huevos Rancheros
$15.00
black bean puree, pickled red onion, oaxaca cheese, salsa roja, cilantro crema, corn tostadas, sunny eggs
vegetarian
Biscuits & Gravy
$14.00
warm cheddar biscuits, pork sausage gravy, scallion
Breakfast Burrito
$14.00
house-made chicken chorizo, scrambled eggs, queso fresco, black bean salsa, avocado mayo, home fries
Pork Belly Fried Rice GF
$15.00
miso glazed pork belly, edamame, kimchi, sriracha, adobo sauce, sunny egg
Steak N Eggs GF
$32.00
skirt steak, chimichurri, banana pepper relish, home fries, sunny eggs
Starters
Chicken & Waffle Fries
$15.00
crispy chicken bites, waffle fries, nashville hot honey
Green Garbanzo Hummus
$15.00
Green Garbanzo Dip, Watermelon Radish, Pumpkin Seed Crunch, Red Endive, Grilled Flatbread
vegetarian
Loaded Tater Tots
$13.00
cheddar cheese, giardiniera, crispy bacon, scallions, sour cream
Gyro Taquitos
$15.00
Spiced Lamb and Beef, Caramelized Onions, Marinated Tomatoes, Feta Tzatziki
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Rolls
$14.00
corn relish, cheddar-jack cheese, pimento, bleu cheese dressing
Philly Cheese Pull-Apart Bread*
$18.00
Sea Salt Focaccia, Smoked Mozzarella, Shaved Ribeye, Grilled Onions & Peppers, A1 Aioli
Cereal Bowl
$8.00
fruit loops, frosted flakes, shredded wheat or special k with milk choice of almond, oat, or 2% milk
Salads
Add to any salad: Chicken $6, Skirt Steak $11
RECESS Chop
$15.00
BBQ Beets, Pickled Red Onions, Roasted Corn, Shredded Cheddar, Toasted Pepitas, Avocado
vegetarian
Cashew Crunch
$14.00
spinach, quinoa, edamame, cabbage, carrot, wonton strips, cashew dressing
gluten-free
Grain and Greens GF
$15.00
Spiced Chickpeas, Watermelon Radish, Edamame, Cucumber, Golden Raisins, Pickled Carrots, Spinach, Red Quinoa, Harissa Vinaigrette, Tajin Popcorn, Ranch Dressing
Sandwiches
Served with Tater Tots, Waffle Fries or Side Salad
City Hall Cheeseburger Sliders*
candied black pepper bacon, pepper jack cheese, chipotle aioli, sesame brioche
- Beef $17.00
- Beyond Beef $19.00
Crispy Truffle Mac N Cheese
$18.00
Crispy Truffle Mac n Cheese Patty, White Cheddar, True Aioli, Brioche Bun
vegetarian
Grilled Chicken* - Can be made gluten-free
$15.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Beefsteak Tomato, Pesto Mayo, Brioche Bun
gluten-free
Roasted Pork - Can be made gluten-free
$17.00
Pulled Pork, Smoked Mozzarella, Caper Salsa Verde, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Kaiser Roll
gluten-free
Grilled Turkey Club Burger* - Can be made gluten-free
$18.00
Bacon, Pickled Red Onion, Oven Dried Tomato, Pepper Jack Cheese, Avocado Aioli, Kaiser Roll
gluten-free
Dessert
Sticky Orange Stout Cake
$13.00
Chocolate Stout Cake, Orange Caramel, Salted Caramel Ice Cream
vegetarian
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bread Pudding
$13.00
orange caramel, smoked maple bourbon pecan ice cream
vegetarian
Items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase you chance of food borne illness.
Starters
Chicken & Waffle Fries*
$15.00
crispy chicken bites, waffle fries, nashville hot honey
Loaded Tater Tots
$14.00
cheddar cheese, giardiniera, crispy bacon, scallions, sour cream
Chicken Wings*
$16.00
One pound of fried wings, Choice of: House-made Sweet BBQ, Sticky Yuzu, Morita Buffalo or Atomic Habanero (Beware)
Philly Cheese Pull-Apart Bread*
$18.00
Sea Salt Focaccia, Smoked Mozzarella, Shaved Ribeye, Grilled Onions & Peppers, A1 Aioli
Hawaiian Leaf Sausage Wraps* (GF)
$17.00
Grilled Beef Sausage wrapped in Hawaiian Leaf, Pickled Vegetables, Herbs, Bibb Lettuce, Sweet Chili Sauce
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Rolls
$13.00
cheddar-jack cheese, pimento, corn relish, bleu cheese dressing
Gyro Taquitos
$15.00
Spiced Lamb and Beef, Caramelized Onions, Marinated Tomatoes, Feta Tzatziki
Garlic Parmesan Bosco Sticks (V)
$13.00
Mozzarella, Harissa Marinara
vegetarian
Green Garbanzo Hummus (V)
$15.00
Green Garbanzo Dip, Watermelon Radish, Pumpkin Seed Crunch, Red Endive, Grilled Flatbread
vegetarian
Pizza Mac n Cheese
$18.00
Three Cheese Blend, Sliced Pepperoni, Harissa Marinara, Oregano
Salads
Add to any salad: Chicken $6, Skirt Steak $11
Recess Chop GF
$15.00
BBQ Beets, Pickled Red Onions, Roasted Corn, Shredded Cheddar, Toasted Pepitas, Avocado, Tajin Popcorn, Ranch Dressing
vegetarian
Cashew Crunch
$14.00
spinach, quinoa, edamame, cabbage, carrot, wonton strips, cashew dressing
Grains and Greens* GF
$15.00
Spiced Chickpeas, Watermelon Radish, Edamame, Cucumber, Golden Raisins, Pickled Carrots, Spinach, Red Quinoa, Harissa Vinaigrette
vegetarian
Sandwiches
Served with choice of Tater Tots, Waffle Fries or Side Salad
Crispy Truffle Mac N Cheese (V)
$18.00
Crispy Truffle Mac n Cheese Patty, White Cheddar, Tru e Aioli, Brioche Bun
Brisket Cubano* - can be made gluten-free
$19.00
pickled carrots, cucumber, arugula, goat cheese, green goddess, lavash
Grilled Chicken - can be made gluten-free
$16.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Beefsteak Tomato, Pesto Mayo, Brioche Bun
Roasted Pork* - can be made gluten-free
$17.00
Pulled Pork, Smoked Mozzarella, Caper Salsa Verde, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Kaiser Roll
Chicken Parmesan*
$19.00
Crispy Chicken, Griddled Mozzarella, Harissa Marinara, Basil, Sea Salt Focaccia
Burgers
Served with choice of Tater Tots, Waffle Fries or Side Salad ^can be made Gluten-free or with Beyond Burger $2
Cheesburger Sliders*^
$17.00
Prime Beef Patty, Candied Black Pepper Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, Hawaiian Roll
Grilled "Elote" Burger* ^
$19.00
8oz prime beef patty, cilantro, lime, chili crunch, aged white cheddar, Tajin aioli, kaiser roll
Black Bean Burger ^
$17.00
Black Bean-Quinoa Patty, Pickled Peppers, Buttermilk Fried Onion Rings, Avocado Green Goddess, Brioche Bun
vegetarian
Grilled Turkey Club Burger*^
$18.00
6 oz Patty, Bacon, Pickled Red Onion, Oven Dried Tomato, Pepper Jack Cheese, Avocado Aioli, Kaiser Roll
Double Smash Burger*^
$19.00
Two 4 oz Prim Beef Patties, Buttermilk Fried Onion Rings, House Pickles, Cheddar Cheese, Special Sauce, Shredded Lettuce, Brioche Bun
Patty Melt*
$19.00
Two 4 oz Prime Beef Patties, Worcestershire Braised Onions, House Pickles, Hooks White Cheddar, A1 Aioli, Texas Toast
Desserts
Sticky Orange Stout Cake (V)
$13.00
Chocolate Stout Cake, Orange Caramel, Salted Caramel Ice Cream
vegetarian
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bread Pudding
$13.00
Orange Caramel, Smoked Maple Bourbon Pecan Ice Cream
vegetarian
Craft Cocktails
All Cocktails Available With CBD
After School Special
$14.00
kraken spiced rum, apple brandy, pama, blood orange, grenadine, lime; Available without Alcohol
Monkey Bars
$14.00
monkey shoulder scotch, blackberry-sage shrub, demerara, ango bitters
Sip n Slide
$14.00
avion tequila, aperol, coconut, lime, simple syrup; Available without alcohol
Fire Drill
$14.00
1800 blanco tequila, habanero tequila, lillet blanc, passionfruit, lime, salt rim; Available without alcohol
7 Min in …….
$14.00
hendricks gin, st. germain, lemon, simple, grape juice; Available without alcohol
First Crush
$14.00
jim beam black, maple bourbon,cointreau, pumpkin puree, simple, orange bitters; Available without alcohol
Snacktime
$14.00
grey goose, peach saki, peach syrup, passion peach tea, lemon; Available without alchohol
Early Release
$14.00
beefeater gin, peach liquor, passion green tea, hibiscus syrup,lemon, demerara ; Available without alcohol
Field Trip
$14.00
3 olives vodka, chili vodka, cucumber syrup, lime, simple; Available without alcohol
Snow Day
$14.00
haku vodka, white chocolate liquor, creme de cocoa, simple
Nerd Alert
$14.00
absolut vanilla, st. germain, strawberry syrup, almond milk, simple; Available without alcohol
Ice Breaker
$14.00
bacardi rum, coconut rum, pineapple juice, lime, simple, coconut syrup; available without alcohol
Tequila-Totter
$14.00
milagro tequila, passionfruit liqueur, strawberry liqueur, pineapple, lime; Available without alcohol
The Bookworm
$14.00
patron, mezcal, habanero tequila, verdita, lime, demerara; Available without alcohol
Talent Show
$14.00
sagamore rye, bianco vermouth, blood orange syrup, simple, ango bitters, orange bitters ; Available without alcohol
Zero Proof
Strawberry Smash
$8.00
Honey, Lemon, Strawberry Syrup, Mint Leaves, Tonic Water
Pear-Rose Punch
$8.00
Pear Syrup, Apple Cider, Rosewater, Demerara Syrup, Q ginger beer
The Crush
$8.00
Maple Syrup, Pumpkin Puree, Orange Juice, Q ginger beer
Large Format Cocktails
10-12 Servings
The Pink Slip
$110.00
Three Olives Rose Vodka, Grapefruit Liqueur, Lemon, Hibiscus, Sparkling Wine
Teacher's Pet
$110.00
Hendricks Gin, Aperol, Lemon, Sparkling Wine
Playing Hooky
$110.00
Bacardi 8 Rum, Bacardi White Rum, St. Germaine, Lime, Sparkling Wine
Show of Hands
$110.00
Jim Beam Black Bourbon, Violet Liqueur, Lemon, Blueberry Cider
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Mohua, Wairarapa, New Zealand
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $44.00
Pinot Grigio, Carletto, Venetto, Italy
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $40.00
Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma Valley, California
- Glass $15.00
- Bottle $60.00
House White
ask your server
- Glass $8.00
Red Wine
Pinot Noir, Cambria, Santa Barbara, California
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $52.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, The Critic, Napa Valley, California
- Glass $15.00
- Bottle $60.00
Decero Malbac, Agrelo, Argentina
- Glass $15.00
- Bottle $60.00
House Red
ask your server
- Glass $8.00
Sparkling / Rosé
Sparkling, Jeio, Veneto, Italy
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $44.00
Sparkling Rosé, Scarpetta, Friula-Venezia, Giulia, Italy
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $52.00
Flat Rose, Sainte Marguerite Symphonie, Côtes De Provence, France
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $48.00
Sparkling Rosé, Veuve Clicquot, Champagne, France
- Bottle $150.00
Champagne, Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Champagne, France
- Bottle $150.00
Champagne, Dom Perignon, Champagne, France
- Bottle $500.00
Bubble Service, 375ml Sparkling Wine Flight
mionetto prestige brut, ferrari trento rosé, ruffino prosecco
- 3 Bottles $100.00
Draught Beer
Brown Ale Them Apples | 12oz [7.0%] Shortfuse (IL)
$8.00
Apples / Crisp / Refreshing
Wheat Ale Hoops There It Is [5.7%] Sun King (IN)
$8.00
Peach / Refreshing / Smooth
IPA Neon Beer Hug [7%] Goose Island (IL)
$8.00
Tropical / Citrus / Smooth
White Ale Cold Snap [5.3%] Sam Adams (MA)
$8.00
Spices / Orange Peel / Full Bodied
Cider Clementine | 12oz [6.0%] Right Bee (IL)
$8.00
Honey / Cinnamon / Clementine
Pilsner Pulaski Pils [5.1%] Maplewood (IL)
$8.00
Crisp / Light / Approachable
Seltzer Ekto Kooler | 12oz [5%] Eagle Park (WI)
$8.00
Orange / Tangerine
Beer, Bottles & Cans
High Life, Lager [4.6%] Miller (WI)
$5.00
the champagne of beers
Coors Light, Lager [4.2%] Coors (CO)
$5.00
light, mountains, easy
PBR [4.8%] Pabst Brewing Co., USA
$5.00
american lager
Modelo Especial, Mexican Lager [4.5%] Grupo Modelo (Mexico)
$7.00
citrusy, malty, crisp
Stella, Belgian Pilsner [5%] Stella Artois (Belgium)
$7.00
crisp, full-bodied, bitter
Peroni [5.1%] Peroni Brewery, Italy
$7.00
crisp, clean, unique taste
Tooth & Claw Czech Style Lager [5.0%] Off Color, IL - 16oz
$8.00
malt, rich, semi-dry
A Bushel of Apples,Golden Ale [6.0%] Phase Three (IL) 16oz
$10.00
peanut, caramel, apple
Bearie White - Pale Wheat Ale [4.8%] Shortfuse, IL
$7.00
gummy bears, light, crisp
312 Wheat [5.1%] Goose Island (IL)
$7.00
creamy, malty, bitter
Hopular Kid, American Pale Ale [6.5%] Alter (IL)
$8.00
mango, pineapple, semi-dry
Gnommegang [9.5%] Ommegang (NY) - 16oz
$9.00
stone fruit, honey, smooth
Zombie Dust IPA [6.2%] 3 Floyds (IN)
$8.00
hoppy, bitter, legend
Raptor Snaks IPA [7%] Burnt City, IL
$9.00
hbc hops, juicy
Cranberry-Orange Allure, Berliner Weisse [4.6%] Pollyanna, IL - 16oz
$8.00
cranberries, tart, orange peel
Bluish Gold Cider [6.5%] Vandermill, MI - 16oz
$8.00
blueberry, apple, sweet
Truly, Vodka Seltzers [5%] Truly (MA)
$8.00
strawberry lemonade / wild berry
Welcom to Harga, Hazy IPA [5%] Fat Orange Cat 16oz CT 16oz
$10.00
Fruit, Apricots, Motueka Hops
Mancuerda Imperial IPA [10.2%] Nightmare NY 16oz
$12.00What the Night Brings [13.7%] Shortfuse (IL)
$11.00
Bourbon / Dates / Figs
Santa Claws [9.1%] Fat Orange Cat (CT)
$11.00
Roasty / Cinnamon Buns / Chocolate
Guiness Stout [5.6%] Guiness MA
$8.00
Sweet, Roasted Coffee, Dark Chocolate
CBD SODA [10MG CBD] Recess (NY)
$10.00
Blood Orange
Tequila Seltzers [4.5%] High Noon (CA)
$9.00
strawberry, passion fruit, grapefruit, lime
Tequila Seltzer [4.5%] Onda (CA)
$9.00
blood orange, pineapple, watermelon, mango
Tequila Seltzers [5.0%] Casa Azul (CA)
$9.00
lime, peach, watermelon, grapefruit, strawberry
Boozy Cereal Bowls
Choice of Almond / Oat / 2% Milk
Pink Milk
$16.00
(Fruit Loops) Aperol, Gin, Milk
White Chocolate Milk
$16.00
(Frosted Flakes, Shredded Wheat or Special K) White Chocolate Liqueur, Co ee Liqueur, Milk
Hot Cocktails
Hot Cider
$14.00
Stolen X Rye,Apple Cider Liquor, Apple cider
Recess Peanut Buttercup
$14.00
Skrewball peanut butter Whiskey, Hot Chocolate, whip cream, sprinkles, cherry
*Items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your chance of foodborne illness
Kid's Dinner Menu
Includes a drink (juice, milk or soda) & a side of tots or fruit.
Cheeseburger Sliders
$10.00
White Cheddar, Hawaiian Roll
Bosco Sticks
$8.00
Mozzarella, Harissa tomato Sauce
Grilled Cheese
$8.00
American Cheese
Kid's Brunch Menu
Includes a drink (juice, milk or soda) Available Saturday & Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Cheesy Biscuit and Eggs
$11.00
with a side of tots or fruit or Bacon
French Toast Sticks
$11.00
brûléed bananas, maple syrup, powdered sugar, side of fresh fruit
Egg Quesedilla
$11.00
flour tortilla, cheddar jack cheese, scrambled egg
Yogurt & Fruit
$6.00
vanilla yogurt, fruit
Starters
CRISPY BUFFALO CHICKEN ROLLS
$13.00
corn relish, cheddar-jack cheese, pimento, bleu cheese dressing
GYRO TAQUITOS
$15.00
Spiced Lamb and Beef, Caramelized Onions, Marinated Tomatoes, Feta Tzatziki
GREEN GARBANZO HUMMUS
$13.00
Mozzarella, Harissa Marinara
GARLIC PARMESAN BOSCO STICKS
$13.00
Mozzarella, Harissa Marinara
LOADED TATER TOTS
$14.00
cheddar cheese, giardiniera, crispy bacon, scallions, sour cream
Sandwiches
Served with choice of Waffle Fries, Tater Tots or Side Salad
CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS
$17.00
Prime Beef Patty, Candied Black Pepper Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, Hawaiian Roll
GRILLED CHICKEN
$16.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Beefsteak Tomato, Pesto Mayo, Brioche
PATTY MELT
$19.00
Two 4 oz Prime Beef Patties, Worcestershire Braised Onions, House Pickles, Hooks White Cheddar, A1 Aioli, Texas Toast
Items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your chance of foodborne illness.
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Traditional
Bar
Meals
Dinner
Late Night
Brunch
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
4:00pm - 12:00am
Wednesday:
4:00pm - 12:00am
Thursday:
4:00pm - 2:00am
Friday:
4:00pm - 2:00am
Saturday:
11:00am - 3:00am
Sunday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
About Us
Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Recess (838 W. Kinzie St.) offers a vibrant, playful, escape to the daily grind. Home of Chicago’s largest patio, Recess encourages guests to adult…like a kid, while serving up delicious American food and drink. The Recess menu taps into the cravings of everyday life, offering casually elevated dishes with playful Chicago swagger, while our beverage program takes a bright, ingredient-driven approach with cocktails both classic and original. In addition to the energetic adult playground vibes and menu offerings, Recess also offers a nostalgic array of indoor and outdoor activities including giant Jenga and Connect 4, all of your favorite board games.
Recess is a 21+ establishment.