Downtown Winston-Salem
Artisan coffee by day. Craft cocktails by night.
Always something worth savoring.
Our Story
Recess was born from a simple belief: that the spaces between our obligations deserve the same care as everything else. We opened our doors on North Chestnut Street as a place to pause — to sip something made with intention, to sit without hurry, to be part of a room that feels like a deep breath.
By day, we pour single-origin coffees and serve light, seasonal fare. By night, the same space transforms — dimmer lights, richer colors, and a cocktail program that takes its time. The name says it all: this is your recess.
The Space
Morning light floods the windows. The espresso machine hums. It's the kind of place where you can get work done, read a book, or simply watch the city wake up — all while someone makes your coffee exactly right.
The lights lower. The music shifts. The same counter that held your morning latte now holds a coupe glass with ice clinking softly. The transformation is gentle, never jarring — like the city itself settling into evening.
Regulars who know the baristas by name. First-timers who find themselves staying longer than planned. A neighborhood gathering place that treats everyone the same way: like they belong.
Visit Us
Address
101 N Chestnut St
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone
(336) 293-4732Hours
Mon – Thu: 7am – 9pm
Fri: 7am – 11pm
Sat: 8am – 11pm
Sun: 8am – 7pm
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