Recess Menu

838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
  • Featured Cocktails

    • Cold Brew

      la colombe cold brew coffee, raw sugar, lemon zest
      $5.00
    • Bloody Mary

      gluten free vodka, Q bloody mary mix, meat, cheese, celery
      $10.00
    • Bottomless Mimosa (Bottomless - Per Person)

      orange juice, sparkling wine, orange zest
      $27.00
    • Boozy Cereal Bowls

      choice of: almond / oat / 2% milk
      $16.00
  • Mains

    • Nutella French Toast

      brûléed banana, hazelnut brittle, caramel sauce
      $16.00
    • BLT & E

      bacon-onion jam, arugula, tomato, sunny egg, chipotle mayo, brioche bun, home fries
      $14.00
    • Avocado Toast

      multigrain toast, smashed avocado, poached eggs, caper salsa verde, pickled shallots
      $13.00
    • Huevos Rancheros

      black bean puree, pickled red onion, oaxaca cheese, salsa roja, cilantro crema, corn tostadas, sunny eggs
      $15.00
    • Biscuits & Gravy

      warm cheddar biscuits, pork sausage gravy, scallion
      $14.00
    • Breakfast Burrito

      house-made chicken chorizo, scrambled eggs, queso fresco, black bean salsa, avocado mayo, home fries
      $14.00
    • Pork Belly Fried Rice GF

      miso glazed pork belly, edamame, kimchi, sriracha, adobo sauce, sunny egg
      $15.00
    • Steak N Eggs GF

      skirt steak, chimichurri, banana pepper relish, home fries, sunny eggs
      $32.00
  • Starters

    • Chicken & Waffle Fries

      crispy chicken bites, waffle fries, nashville hot honey
      $15.00
    • Green Garbanzo Hummus

      Green Garbanzo Dip, Watermelon Radish, Pumpkin Seed Crunch, Red Endive, Grilled Flatbread
      $15.00
    • Loaded Tater Tots

      cheddar cheese, giardiniera, crispy bacon, scallions, sour cream
      $13.00
    • Gyro Taquitos

      Spiced Lamb and Beef, Caramelized Onions, Marinated Tomatoes, Feta Tzatziki
      $15.00
    • Crispy Buffalo Chicken Rolls

      corn relish, cheddar-jack cheese, pimento, bleu cheese dressing
      $14.00
    • Philly Cheese Pull-Apart Bread

      Sea Salt Focaccia, Smoked Mozzarella, Shaved Ribeye, Grilled Onions & Peppers, A1 Aioli
      $18.00
    • Cereal Bowl

      fruit loops, frosted flakes, shredded wheat or special k with milk choice of almond, oat, or 2% milk
      $8.00
  • Salads

    • RECESS Chop

      BBQ Beets, Pickled Red Onions, Roasted Corn, Shredded Cheddar, Toasted Pepitas, Avocado
      $15.00
    • Cashew Crunch

      spinach, quinoa, edamame, cabbage, carrot, wonton strips, cashew dressing
      $14.00
    • Grain And Greens GF

      Spiced Chickpeas, Watermelon Radish, Edamame, Cucumber, Golden Raisins, Pickled Carrots, Spinach, Red Quinoa, Harissa Vinaigrette, Tajin Popcorn, Ranch Dressing
      $15.00
  • Sandwiches

    • City Hall Cheeseburger Sliders

      candied black pepper bacon, pepper jack cheese, chipotle aioli, sesame brioche
      $17.00
    • Crispy Truffle Mac N Cheese

      Crispy Truffle Mac n Cheese Patty, White Cheddar, True Aioli, Brioche Bun
      $18.00
    • Grilled Chicken* - Can Be Made Gluten-Free

      Fresh Mozzarella, Beefsteak Tomato, Pesto Mayo, Brioche Bun
      $15.00
    • Roasted Pork - Can Be Made Gluten-Free

      Pulled Pork, Smoked Mozzarella, Caper Salsa Verde, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Kaiser Roll
      $17.00
    • Grilled Turkey Club Burger* - Can Be Made Gluten-Free

      Bacon, Pickled Red Onion, Oven Dried Tomato, Pepper Jack Cheese, Avocado Aioli, Kaiser Roll
      $18.00
  • Dessert

    • Sticky Orange Stout Cake

      Chocolate Stout Cake, Orange Caramel, Salted Caramel Ice Cream
      $13.00
    • Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bread Pudding

      orange caramel, smoked maple bourbon pecan ice cream
      $13.00
  • Starters

    • Chicken & Waffle Fries

      crispy chicken bites, waffle fries, nashville hot honey
      $15.00
    • Loaded Tater Tots

      cheddar cheese, giardiniera, crispy bacon, scallions, sour cream
      $14.00
    • Chicken Wings

      One pound of fried wings, Choice of: House-made Sweet BBQ, Sticky Yuzu, Morita Buffalo or Atomic Habanero (Beware)
      $16.00
    • Philly Cheese Pull-Apart Bread

      Sea Salt Focaccia, Smoked Mozzarella, Shaved Ribeye, Grilled Onions & Peppers, A1 Aioli
      $18.00
    • Hawaiian Leaf Sausage Wraps* (GF)

      Grilled Beef Sausage wrapped in Hawaiian Leaf, Pickled Vegetables, Herbs, Bibb Lettuce, Sweet Chili Sauce
      $17.00
    • Crispy Buffalo Chicken Rolls

      cheddar-jack cheese, pimento, corn relish, bleu cheese dressing
      $13.00
    • Gyro Taquitos

      Spiced Lamb and Beef, Caramelized Onions, Marinated Tomatoes, Feta Tzatziki
      $15.00
    • Garlic Parmesan Bosco Sticks (V)

      Mozzarella, Harissa Marinara
      $13.00
    • Green Garbanzo Hummus (V)

      Green Garbanzo Dip, Watermelon Radish, Pumpkin Seed Crunch, Red Endive, Grilled Flatbread
      $15.00
    • Pizza Mac N Cheese

      Three Cheese Blend, Sliced Pepperoni, Harissa Marinara, Oregano
      $18.00
  • Salads

    • Recess Chop GF

      BBQ Beets, Pickled Red Onions, Roasted Corn, Shredded Cheddar, Toasted Pepitas, Avocado, Tajin Popcorn, Ranch Dressing
      $15.00
    • Cashew Crunch

      spinach, quinoa, edamame, cabbage, carrot, wonton strips, cashew dressing
      $14.00
    • Grains And Greens* GF

      Spiced Chickpeas, Watermelon Radish, Edamame, Cucumber, Golden Raisins, Pickled Carrots, Spinach, Red Quinoa, Harissa Vinaigrette
      $15.00
  • Sandwiches

    • Crispy Truffle Mac N Cheese (V)

      Crispy Truffle Mac n Cheese Patty, White Cheddar, Tru e Aioli, Brioche Bun
      $18.00
    • Brisket Cubano* - Can Be Made Gluten-Free

      pickled carrots, cucumber, arugula, goat cheese, green goddess, lavash
      $19.00
    • Grilled Chicken - Can Be Made Gluten-Free

      Fresh Mozzarella, Beefsteak Tomato, Pesto Mayo, Brioche Bun
      $16.00
    • Roasted Pork* - Can Be Made Gluten-Free

      Pulled Pork, Smoked Mozzarella, Caper Salsa Verde, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Kaiser Roll
      $17.00
    • Chicken Parmesan

      Crispy Chicken, Griddled Mozzarella, Harissa Marinara, Basil, Sea Salt Focaccia
      $19.00
  • Burgers

    • Cheesburger Sliders*^

      Prime Beef Patty, Candied Black Pepper Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, Hawaiian Roll
      $17.00
    • Grilled "Elote" Burger* ^

      8oz prime beef patty, cilantro, lime, chili crunch, aged white cheddar, Tajin aioli, kaiser roll
      $19.00
    • Black Bean Burger ^

      Black Bean-Quinoa Patty, Pickled Peppers, Buttermilk Fried Onion Rings, Avocado Green Goddess, Brioche Bun
      $17.00
    • Grilled Turkey Club Burger*^

      6 oz Patty, Bacon, Pickled Red Onion, Oven Dried Tomato, Pepper Jack Cheese, Avocado Aioli, Kaiser Roll
      $18.00
    • Double Smash Burger*^

      Two 4 oz Prim Beef Patties, Buttermilk Fried Onion Rings, House Pickles, Cheddar Cheese, Special Sauce, Shredded Lettuce, Brioche Bun
      $19.00
    • Patty Melt

      Two 4 oz Prime Beef Patties, Worcestershire Braised Onions, House Pickles, Hooks White Cheddar, A1 Aioli, Texas Toast
      $19.00
  • Desserts

    • Sticky Orange Stout Cake (V)

      Chocolate Stout Cake, Orange Caramel, Salted Caramel Ice Cream
      $13.00
    • Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bread Pudding

      Orange Caramel, Smoked Maple Bourbon Pecan Ice Cream
      $13.00
  • Craft Cocktails

    • After School Special

      kraken spiced rum, apple brandy, pama, blood orange, grenadine, lime; Available without Alcohol
      $14.00
    • Monkey Bars

      monkey shoulder scotch, blackberry-sage shrub, demerara, ango bitters
      $14.00
    • Sip N Slide

      avion tequila, aperol, coconut, lime, simple syrup; Available without alcohol
      $14.00
    • Fire Drill

      1800 blanco tequila, habanero tequila, lillet blanc, passionfruit, lime, salt rim; Available without alcohol
      $14.00
    • 7 Min In ……

      hendricks gin, st. germain, lemon, simple, grape juice; Available without alcohol
      $14.00
    • First Crush

      jim beam black, maple bourbon,cointreau, pumpkin puree, simple, orange bitters; Available without alcohol
      $14.00
    • Snacktime

      grey goose, peach saki, peach syrup, passion peach tea, lemon; Available without alchohol
      $14.00
    • Early Release

      beefeater gin, peach liquor, passion green tea, hibiscus syrup,lemon, demerara ; Available without alcohol
      $14.00
    • Field Trip

      3 olives vodka, chili vodka, cucumber syrup, lime, simple; Available without alcohol
      $14.00
    • Snow Day

      haku vodka, white chocolate liquor, creme de cocoa, simple
      $14.00
    • Nerd Alert

      absolut vanilla, st. germain, strawberry syrup, almond milk, simple; Available without alcohol
      $14.00
    • Ice Breaker

      bacardi rum, coconut rum, pineapple juice, lime, simple, coconut syrup; available without alcohol
      $14.00
    • Tequila-Totter

      milagro tequila, passionfruit liqueur, strawberry liqueur, pineapple, lime; Available without alcohol
      $14.00
    • The Bookworm

      patron, mezcal, habanero tequila, verdita, lime, demerara; Available without alcohol
      $14.00
    • Talent Show

      sagamore rye, bianco vermouth, blood orange syrup, simple, ango bitters, orange bitters ; Available without alcohol
      $14.00
  • Zero Proof

    • Strawberry Smash

      Honey, Lemon, Strawberry Syrup, Mint Leaves, Tonic Water
      $8.00
    • Pear-Rose Punch

      Pear Syrup, Apple Cider, Rosewater, Demerara Syrup, Q ginger beer
      $8.00
    • The Crush

      Maple Syrup, Pumpkin Puree, Orange Juice, Q ginger beer
      $8.00
  • Large Format Cocktails

    • The Pink Slip

      Three Olives Rose Vodka, Grapefruit Liqueur, Lemon, Hibiscus, Sparkling Wine
      $110.00
    • Teacher's Pet

      Hendricks Gin, Aperol, Lemon, Sparkling Wine
      $110.00
    • Playing Hooky

      Bacardi 8 Rum, Bacardi White Rum, St. Germaine, Lime, Sparkling Wine
      $110.00
    • Show Of Hands

      Jim Beam Black Bourbon, Violet Liqueur, Lemon, Blueberry Cider
      $110.00
  • White Wine

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Mohua, Wairarapa, New Zealand

      $11.00
    • Pinot Grigio, Carletto, Venetto, Italy

      $10.00
    • Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma Valley, California

      $15.00
    • House White

      ask your server
      $8.00
  • Red Wine

    • Pinot Noir, Cambria, Santa Barbara, California

      $13.00
    • Cabernet Sauvignon, The Critic, Napa Valley, California

      $15.00
    • Decero Malbac, Agrelo, Argentina

      $15.00
    • House Red

      ask your server
      $8.00
  • Sparkling / Rosé

    • Sparkling, Jeio, Veneto, Italy

      $11.00
    • Sparkling Rosé, Scarpetta, Friula-Venezia, Giulia, Italy

      $13.00
    • Flat Rose, Sainte Marguerite Symphonie, Côtes De Provence, France

      $12.00
    • Sparkling Rosé, Veuve Clicquot, Champagne, France

      $150.00
    • Champagne, Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Champagne, France

      $150.00
    • Champagne, Dom Perignon, Champagne, France

      $500.00
    • Bubble Service, 375ml Sparkling Wine Flight

      mionetto prestige brut, ferrari trento rosé, ruffino prosecco
      $100.00
  • Draught Beer

    • Brown Ale Them Apples | 12oz [7.0%] Shortfuse (IL)

      Apples / Crisp / Refreshing
      $8.00
    • Sour Ale Acid Test [4.4%] Around The Bend (IL)

      Mango / Light / Fresh
      $8.00
    • Wheat Ale Hoops There It Is [5.7%] Sun King (IN)

      Peach / Refreshing / Smooth
      $8.00
    • IPA Neon Beer Hug [7%] Goose Island (IL)

      Tropical / Citrus / Smooth
      $8.00
    • White Ale Cold Snap [5.3%] Sam Adams (MA)

      Spices / Orange Peel / Full Bodied
      $8.00
    • Cider Clementine | 12oz [6.0%] Right Bee (IL)

      Honey / Cinnamon / Clementine
      $8.00
    • Pilsner Pulaski Pils [5.1%] Maplewood (IL)

      Crisp / Light / Approachable
      $8.00
    • Seltzer Ekto Kooler | 12oz [5%] Eagle Park (WI)

      Orange / Tangerine
      $8.00
  • Beer, Bottles & Cans

    • High Life, Lager [4.6%] Miller (WI)

      the champagne of beers
      $5.00
    • Coors Light, Lager [4.2%] Coors (CO)

      light, mountains, easy
      $5.00
    • PBR [4.8%] Pabst Brewing Co., USA

      american lager
      $5.00
    • Modelo Especial, Mexican Lager [4.5%] Grupo Modelo (Mexico)

      citrusy, malty, crisp
      $7.00
    • Stella, Belgian Pilsner [5%] Stella Artois (Belgium)

      crisp, full-bodied, bitter
      $7.00
    • Peroni [5.1%] Peroni Brewery, Italy

      crisp, clean, unique taste
      $7.00
    • Tooth & Claw Czech Style Lager [5.0%] Off Color, IL - 16oz

      malt, rich, semi-dry
      $8.00
    • A Bushel Of Apples,Golden Ale [6.0%] Phase Three (IL) 16oz

      peanut, caramel, apple
      $10.00
    • Bearie White - Pale Wheat Ale [4.8%] Shortfuse, IL

      gummy bears, light, crisp
      $7.00
    • 312 Wheat [5.1%] Goose Island (IL)

      creamy, malty, bitter
      $7.00
    • Hopular Kid, American Pale Ale [6.5%] Alter (IL)

      mango, pineapple, semi-dry
      $8.00
    • Gnommegang [9.5%] Ommegang (NY) - 16oz

      stone fruit, honey, smooth
      $9.00
    • Zombie Dust IPA [6.2%] 3 Floyds (IN)

      hoppy, bitter, legend
      $8.00
    • Raptor Snaks IPA [7%] Burnt City, IL

      hbc hops, juicy
      $9.00
    • Cranberry-Orange Allure, Berliner Weisse [4.6%] Pollyanna, IL - 16oz

      cranberries, tart, orange peel
      $8.00
    • Bluish Gold Cider [6.5%] Vandermill, MI - 16oz

      blueberry, apple, sweet
      $8.00
    • Truly, Vodka Seltzers [5%] Truly (MA)

      strawberry lemonade / wild berry
      $8.00
    • Welcom To Harga, Hazy IPA [5%] Fat Orange Cat 16oz CT 16oz

      Fruit, Apricots, Motueka Hops
      $10.00
    • Mancuerda Imperial IPA [10.2%] Nightmare NY 16oz

      $12.00
    • What The Night Brings [13.7%] Shortfuse (IL)

      Bourbon / Dates / Figs
      $11.00
    • Santa Claws [9.1%] Fat Orange Cat (CT)

      Roasty / Cinnamon Buns / Chocolate
      $11.00
    • Guiness Stout [5.6%] Guiness MA

      Sweet, Roasted Coffee, Dark Chocolate
      $8.00
    • CBD SODA [10MG CBD] Recess (NY)

      Blood Orange
      $10.00
    • Tequila Seltzers [4.5%] High Noon (CA)

      strawberry, passion fruit, grapefruit, lime
      $9.00
    • Tequila Seltzer [4.5%] Onda (CA)

      blood orange, pineapple, watermelon, mango
      $9.00
    • Tequila Seltzers [5.0%] Casa Azul (CA)

      lime, peach, watermelon, grapefruit, strawberry
      $9.00
  • Boozy Cereal Bowls

    • Pink Milk

      (Fruit Loops) Aperol, Gin, Milk
      $16.00
    • White Chocolate Milk

      (Frosted Flakes, Shredded Wheat or Special K) White Chocolate Liqueur, Co ee Liqueur, Milk
      $16.00
  • Hot Cocktails

    • Hot Cider

      Stolen X Rye,Apple Cider Liquor, Apple cider
      $14.00
    • Recess Peanut Buttercup

      Skrewball peanut butter Whiskey, Hot Chocolate, whip cream, sprinkles, cherry
      $14.00
  • Kid's Dinner Menu

    • Cheeseburger Sliders

      White Cheddar, Hawaiian Roll
      $10.00
    • Bosco Sticks

      Mozzarella, Harissa tomato Sauce
      $8.00
    • Grilled Cheese

      American Cheese
      $8.00
  • Kid's Brunch Menu

    • Cheesy Biscuit And Eggs

      with a side of tots or fruit or Bacon
      $11.00
    • French Toast Sticks

      brûléed bananas, maple syrup, powdered sugar, side of fresh fruit
      $11.00
    • Egg Quesedilla

      flour tortilla, cheddar jack cheese, scrambled egg
      $11.00
    • Yogurt & Fruit

      vanilla yogurt, fruit
      $6.00
  • Starters

    • CRISPY BUFFALO CHICKEN ROLLS

      corn relish, cheddar-jack cheese, pimento, bleu cheese dressing
      $13.00
    • GYRO TAQUITOS

      Spiced Lamb and Beef, Caramelized Onions, Marinated Tomatoes, Feta Tzatziki
      $15.00
    • GREEN GARBANZO HUMMUS

      Mozzarella, Harissa Marinara
      $13.00
    • GARLIC PARMESAN BOSCO STICKS

      Mozzarella, Harissa Marinara
      $13.00
    • LOADED TATER TOTS

      cheddar cheese, giardiniera, crispy bacon, scallions, sour cream
      $14.00
  • Sandwiches

    • CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS

      Prime Beef Patty, Candied Black Pepper Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, Hawaiian Roll
      $17.00
    • GRILLED CHICKEN

      Fresh Mozzarella, Beefsteak Tomato, Pesto Mayo, Brioche
      $16.00
    • PATTY MELT

      Two 4 oz Prime Beef Patties, Worcestershire Braised Onions, House Pickles, Hooks White Cheddar, A1 Aioli, Texas Toast
      $19.00

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