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Looking for a gourmet coffee spot with more than just hot brews and breakfast akes? You'll find it all at Recess, a spacious cafe that's open from the early morning into the late evening. With their emphasis on highest quality ingredients, Recess prepares food fresh throughout the day. The good stuff begins with their signature special Free Trade coffee mix, a blending of Italian, Costa Rican & Colombian beans. And while savory roasted coffee and espresso drinks are abundant here, tea drinkers are not forgotten, with a wide selection of aromatic "Mighty Leaf" teas. Tea portions are distributed in beautiful organic tea pouches made from 100% biodegradable silk which compliment the roomy white ceramic cups. Recess uses antibiotic- and hormone-free milk and cream for the sides that dress your hot beverage.

For chocolate lovers, well known Executive Chef, Gustaf Mabrouk, has created delicious organic chocolates made from Free-Trade Cocoa. The savory local pastries, cupcakes and decadent desserts are all baked daily and are extremely tempting. And the menu doesn't stop there: Recess features steaming hot panini press sandwiches throughout the day. If you are in the mood for a chilled treat, there are fresh fruit smoothies and frozen yogurts, which at Recess are antibiotic- and hormone-free and offer probiotic nutrition along with great flavor. Pick one of the suggested frozen creations directly off the Recess menu, such as "Very Berry" and "Mango Madness." Or use your imagination and make up your own creation!

Recess cafe offers a sleek Modern Mid-20th Century feel, complete with Eames-inspired furnishings and recycled tropical bamboo flooring. Among the thoughtful design touches are massive floor-to-ceiling plate glass windows which let in natural sunlight. A variety of seating options are available. There is the handsome and innovative built-in wedge counter top positioned in the center of the room, and the cozy corner banquette. With its delightful view of street, this is of course perfect for people watching. Whether your are beginning or ending your day, at Recess you will find a stylish modernist cafe that is ideal for socializing.