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Recess

Iconic/NotableWest Loop · American/Bar Community-sourced, unverified
📍 838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642

Recess backs up its claim to Chicago's largest patio with more than a dozen actual lawn and table games — bocce, cornhole, giant Jenga, Connect 4 — brought straight to your seating rather than tucked in a corner.

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Weekend brunch (Sat-Sun, 11am-3pm) runs bottomless mimosas alongside elevated American food; exact brunch package pricing isn't published anywhere checked, so call ahead rather than assume a number.

DJs and sports on the TVs the rest of the week; closed Mondays.

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Recess

Iconic/Notable
Chicago's Largest Patio, Lawn Games Included
West LoopCommunity

Hours

MonClosed
Tue-Thu4PM-12AM
Fri4PM-2AM
Sat11AM-3AM
Sun11AM-10PM
🥡 Takeout unconfirmed 📞 (312) 801-1181

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❔Takeout: unverified
❔Wheelchair access: unverified

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