Recess Cafe

Recess Cafe A family-friendly work & play cafe
opening summer 2025
in the heart of Ann Arbor.

08/18/2026

We’d love to show you some of our work!

The wine? Natural.
The coffee? Local.
The pastries? Fresh.
The space? For everyone.

When you walk into Recess, we want you to feel welcomed and cared for. Every decision was made with love and intention to foster community and uplift caregivers.

We can’t wait to see you soon!

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08/14/2026

We think every teacher deserves flowers on the first day of school, so we’re hosting a bouquet making workshop with Lauren Herzog on Sunday, August 30th from 10-11:30am.

All ages and skill levels are welcome! 🔗Link in bio for tickets.

Busy end of the week ahead! Join us for our recurring and special events ✨Wednesday: Moms On The Move Walking Meetup wit...
08/12/2026

Busy end of the week ahead!

Join us for our recurring and special events ✨

Wednesday: Moms On The Move Walking Meetup with Fleet Feet Ann Arbor - West
—-also—-
1/2 off wine happy hour 🍷

Friday: SpiderMan Storytime at 6:00pm with Starbright Entertainment LLC

Saturday: New Moms Meetup 11:30am

Sunday: Back 2 School Bash at 10:00am 👖👚clothing swap and craft

08/05/2026

Enjoy half off wine every Wednesday at Recess Play Cafe! Instead of tidying up your house, tell your friends to meet you at Recess. Sip wine, chat, and have your kids make you some dinner (the pizza isn’t edible but we have other yummy bites that are 😉).


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Check out our full calendar on our website for all special + recurring events! Want to stay in the know? Sign up for our...
08/03/2026

Check out our full calendar on our website for all special + recurring events!

Want to stay in the know? Sign up for our newsletter. ✨Link in bio 🔗

08/03/2026

When you purchase a play pass, you’re purchasing a well needed break. At Recess, we welcome chaos and mess. Let us handle the cleanup, and enjoy some peace while your kids make friends and play with new toys.

Just make sure your kid gives credit to Recess at their first gallery opening 🎨

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07/31/2026

If you’re walking around downtown Ann Arbor this summer, stop by Recess for a to-go drink! Whether you want coffee in the morning or wine, beer, or soda in the afternoon, we’ve got you covered!

07/30/2026

We’re having a Back to School Bash! Sunday, August 16th, you can get a play pass, free drink, first day of school chalkboard, and access to our clothing swap. For $10 off of your ticket, donate clothes before August 14th! Link in bio for tickets 🎟️

07/29/2026

We’re not just a play cafe! We sell toys and apparel too. Our retail section is full of brands that we carefully selected for quality materials and thoughtful design.

If you want to refresh your kid’s wardrobe or need a thoughtful gift, come on in! You don’t need a play pass to come in and shop.

07/26/2026

All caregivers are welcome here! From nannies making friends to grandparents spending quality time with their kids, we love seeing all of the many faces that walk into our cafe.

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Address

208 South Ashley Street
Ann Arbor, MI
48104

Opening Hours

Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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