The Refectory Cafe

Local establishment featuring an eclectic cuisine that includes the very basic local beef burger to an amazing local fresh catch over a collection of the best local produce available.

8 / 10
101
ratings
  • Phone

    (919) 908-6798

  • Website

    therefectorycafe.com

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  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

2726 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd (at Lexington St) Durham , NC 27707 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch

Comments / 28


Keywords:

vegan food short ribs desserts breakfast food kale salad cheese grits lemon ricotta pancakes sandwiches free Wifi pecan pie key lime pie potato soup brunch food wine mimosas paninis coffee smoothies casual pies
Frydel S Uchitelle

Great place to have diner and chill . Loved the vegan chili , kale salad and the vegan key lime pie !! Ordered the tacos , dish was missing salsa , provided upon request and no avocado , lime or cilantro .

Jamie Cannady

Short ribs , Greek yogurt cheesecake and pecan pie were among our favorites but everything was delicious. Nice atmosphere for dinner . Really good wine too.

Elizabeth Greig

The Greek yogurt cheesecake is really good. I really hope there was something healthy in there because I ate the whole thing. Plus it's enormous.

Nick DiColandrea

Excellent customer service. They have some of the best desserts in Durham. Sandwiches are top notch!

Lee

Food is good. The line and ordering is difficult. Don't take a tray unless you have several plates. Also make sure you are clear with the staff . I failed to say half a wrap and got a whole one.

Jamie Moore

Tons if gluten free options . Food is fantastic. Looking forward to next time.

Kendra M.

Really good food! Great service! The daily specials are where it's at!

B McC

Smoked salmon eggs benedict ! Delicious! Excellent coffee as well .

Amy

Cappuccino is outstanding--even with soy milk . So glad they have a Lavazza machine.

Bruce Macdonald

Shorts ribs are to die for! Melts in your mouth such wonderful flavor.

Stephanie G. Gallina

Delicious food that's healthy plus there's free wifi ! Gotta love it.

John Runyan

Portions are good size...salmon is delicious; shrimp Po-Boy is large!!

Stephanie Garner

Great food! We came in for dinner but will be back for brunch .

Larry Tollen

Great Breakfast spot for meeting friends.

Clint Winslow

Went for breakfast and food tasted fine, polite staff . But... Waited 10 min before we found out espresso machine was down and then order was incorrect. Maybe we go back for dinner , but probably not.

Samuel Hulbert

Veggie omelet with sweet potato and Gouda cheese !

Lance L.

Not overcrowded at all. Quick service and decent prices. Desserts are great!

Caitlin Belcher

Vegan chili is amazing! Everything is fantastic!

John C

The cocktails were great!

Caitlin Belcher

Another reason why I love this place: soy milk & organic stevia for my coffee :)

Joy Hinton

Potato Soup ! Vegan and fabulous nuff said!

Reid Barwick

Delivery of food is unreasonably slow for lunch hour and 40% full. Atmosphere very pleasant.

Shawn Tomkinson

Love the kale salad !

Jason Baxter

No! This place is mediocre at best. Bland, standard cafeteria food . Do you like eating in a college cafeteria ? Do yourself a favor and eat anywhere else nearby...Foster's, Guglhupf, QShack, etc.

Matthew Thompson

Get the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes !

Jason Baxter

This place is okay, but not great. Te ordering model is confusing. The food is decent, but there are better options nearby for the same price or less. Walk 50ft to Foster's or Guglhupf instead.

Amy Heishman

Get the cheddar grits !

Emily

Delicious mimosas !

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