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    4.3 (156 reviews)
    Closed 10:55 am - 8:05 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    My Fair Lady Added Tofu Year of the Tiger My Fair Lady

    Came here cause I wanted to go to planta, but it's closed. Decided to try this Recess place. The food was not good at all & I'm a healthy eater. The rice was old, the cauliflower lacked flavor, the dressing was not tasty and there was not enough tofu to warrant the upcharge. Expected a lot, disappointed greatly. Will not return, very much giving 0/10. I honestly want a refund. But I'm let them rock.

    SELF-ORDER kiosk / iPad. No one to help you if your technology challenged. Good luck!
    Lisa T.

    SERVICE: You order at the ONE self-serve kiosk they have. If the people in front of you don't know what they want or don't know how to use the iPad, then it can take awhile. FOOD: $15 SUPERBOWL (+ $4 added SHREDDED CHICKEN): this is labeled as one of their most popular grain bowls so I had to give it a try. I really liked it! The Tahini dressing was WATERY, so thin. That's my only compliant. Everything else tasted great. Minus the dressing because you can barely tell since it's so thinned out. AMBIANCE: There is no where to sit here, you must take it to go and find a seat somewhere in the market. Very little interaction with staff here since it's self-order and they just call out names and hand out the food.

    Notorious PIG
    Carlie M.

    Good spot in krog for a healthy dinner or lunch! We got the Notorious PIG! It was super yummy and filling. We actually split it between 2 people so it would be a great meal for leftovers as well.

    Year of the Tiger Bowl
    Jenna D.

    Got the Year of the Tiger bowl (with avocado added) today for lunch! It was incredibly flavorful and well seasoned. My favorite component of the bowl was the beet chips. They gave an ample side of sauce to use on the bowl, but I only ended up needing a small amount because it was pretty spicy. The avocado was a bit pricy to add ($2.50 for a small half of an avo), but I understand that prices are increasing everywhere nowadays. Will definitely return and would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a fresh, healthy, and very filling meal at Krog!

    Build your own
    Mitchonyelp T.

    So so good, fast and fresh food, so many healthy and delicious items, fits well into the vibe of Krog street market and is definitely a must try when you go, the workers are friendly and understanding, one of my new favorites in the city for sure.

    Pancho & Lefty
    Jasmine M.

    Initially I was very apprehensive about the food items on this menu, but I am beyond glad I gave it a try. I had food from both Recess & Bar Mercado. I was able to taste the following tapas: cauliflower, yuca fries, & loaded sweet potatoes 10/10 recommend all 3. The flavor is outstanding and the presentation of the food is great. Their frozen strawberry mango margarita was phenomenal and very refreshing. For my entree I had the Pancho & Lefty w/ chicken which was delicious and such a great portion of food. Although I am not from the ATL area I will definitely visit again when I am in town!

    Winter is Coming (farro, kale, basil, roasted squash, Brussels, pomegranate, golden raisins, Parmesan crisps w chili vinaigrette)
    Katie E.

    There were a few options on the menu I was debating between and ended up going with the Winter Is Coming. It was sweeter than your typical grain bowl. It was a nice change of pace. I wish it had a little more sauce or something so it wasn't so dry. But overall it was a tasty meal.

    Harvest Moon salad with chicken, veg plate.
    Yonina G.

    Very interesting menu. Generous portions. Great service. Good cocktails. Well priced. One star off because the food was really good, not amazing. I'd definitely return.

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    When visiting Atlanta, I've eaten at Recess in Krog Market and it reliable, great food and love to build my own entree. This is a must try

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    Delicious. Have eaten here 3 times and every time the food has been amazing. The service was quick.

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    Excellent food. Easy pickup with order ahead. I will go again! Easy in and out of the parking deck.

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