Recess Cafe

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

Join us this month for tons of fun events and meetups! From our regulars (new moms meetup and book club) to new recurrin...
10/08/2026

Join us this month for tons of fun events and meetups! From our regulars (new moms meetup and book club) to new recurring events (kids chess club) and special offerings or events (Circle of Security Parenting Program and Haunted House at the Downtown Trick or Treat Parade), we’ve got a lot going on!

Check out our calendar online for more details. Join our newsletter too! 🔗Links in bio 🦆

10/06/2026

Things are getting spooky around here!

October is filled with fun fall events and we are getting in the spirit with spooky decor around the café (ghosts not always present). Check out our October lineup: book club, chess club, and our haunted house at the Trick or Treat Downtown Parade 🎃

09/29/2026

It’s always a relief to meet up with other parents, but it doesn’t have to come with a to-do list.

Make a mess in our play room instead of at our house! We have w**e, coffee, cheese boards, and plenty of snacks for your kids. No hosting necessary.

09/28/2026

There’s nothing a Waldorf scarf can’t do. Our employees are trained baristas, but they’re also passionate about play. So if they’re not behind the espresso machine, check by the slide.

09/26/2026

The latest in fashion, food, and drinks at Recess! We spend a lot of time vetting vendor partners and stocking our shelves with products we believe in. From soda with simple ingredients to clothes that are 100% cotton, we think you’ll notice the quality.

09/25/2026

Welcome to Recess! We talk a lot about building community on here, but taking that first step of going somewhere new can be intimidating. Fortunately, we take our job as a welcoming crew very seriously. We’re happy to answer any and all questions!

09/23/2026

Let us know what you think about the new management. We heard a lot of kids left with free snacks? The toddlers are crunching the numbers as speak.

Book club this week! Plan ahead on Sunday - we’ll be hosting birthday parties from 10am-12pm and 3pm-5pm.
09/22/2026

Book club this week!

Plan ahead on Sunday - we’ll be hosting birthday parties from 10am-12pm and 3pm-5pm.

Join us this week for some fun meetups and special events! Link in bio for our event calendar to sign up 🔗
09/15/2026

Join us this week for some fun meetups and special events!

Link in bio for our event calendar to sign up 🔗

Closed early for a private party tonight! Don’t forget to register for our Birthday Party Sunday!!
09/11/2026

Closed early for a private party tonight! Don’t forget to register for our Birthday Party Sunday!!

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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