Breakfasts, brunches & casual American food, with vegan options, in a colorful, casual setting.
Hot, healthy, homemade & local! Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, paleo, plant based & omnivore. All diets, always. Best Breakfast, lunch, dinner & brunch – yes we have won in all of those categories. Also, Best Pie, Best Vegan, Best Vegetarian from other publications.
Dinner is full service, table service! Full bar, fine wines, craft beers. Breakfast, lunch & brunch are delicious & fast!
Soups and specials all created from scratch.
Pastry Chef on site – amazing desserts!
Large parties accommodated with reservations. Plan ahead, order ahead, enjoy the experience!
4.4 – 1 reviews $$ • Restaurant
Menu
| Dinner | |
| Starters | |
| Hoisin Brussels Sprouts** Flash-fried, tossed in a hoisin-tamari glaze |
$12.00 |
| Seared Yellow Fin Tuna** *** Wasabi aioli, daikon carrot slaw with ginger and lime |
$12.00 |
| Flash-Fried Cauliflower Florets** Lemon-caper aioli, grilled lemon |
$10.00 |
| Calamari** Buttermilk fried with house-made marinara |
$13.00 |
| Fried Green Tomatoes** with chow chow remoulade |
$6.00 |
| Roasted Beet Tartare** *** Avocado, riced cauliflower, toasted caraway & mustard seeds, and a tomato-grapefruit-mint salad |
$15.00 |
| Maryland Lump Crab Cake** with house-made remoulade |
$12.00 |
| Vegetarian & Vegan | |
| Quinoa & White Bean Croquette** *** With piquillo pepper romesco & fried leeks, garlic sautéed Tuscan kale, roasted kabocha squash |
$18.00 |
| Award-Winning Dal Mahkani** *** Slow cooked lentil & chickpea stew, brown rice, naan (naan is not vegan, Imagine That Gluten Friendly bread $1; Vegan bread choice: pita, 9th St Rye or 7-Grain) |
$18.00 |
| Mushroom Bolognese** Sautéed, ground shiitake & cremini mushrooms in our house-made marinara sauce, linguine, crostini |
$21.00 |
| Seafood | |
| Grilled Faroe Island Salmon Orzo** Lemon-orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, grilled asparagus, grilled lemon |
$25.00 |
| Fresh Local Seared Grouper** *** Curried cauliflower, coconut puree, mango cilantro relish (Vegan: Sub Tofu) |
$26.00 |
| Maryland Lump Crab Cakes** Two crab cakes with local mashed potatoes and the chef’s veggie of the day |
$24.00 |
| Garlic Shrimp Linguine Arugula, grape tomatoes, shallots, garlic, olive oil, white wine, served with crostini |
$19.00 |
| Salads | |
| Carolina Cobb** *** Grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, bacon, local eggs, romaine; add protein to any salad, grilled or blackened |
$15.00 |
| Soups | |
| Signature Vegan Chili** *** | |
| Potato Leek** *** | |
| Creamy Tomato Basil** | |
| Butternut Squash*** | |
| Spicy Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo** | |
| Chicken & Dumplings** | |
| Poultry & Pork | |
| Chicken Marsala** Breaded, non-GMO, antibiotic free chicken, marsala wine sauce, cremini mushrooms, penne pasta |
$22.00 |
| Roasted Duck Breast** *** Mixed wild mushroom and leek risotto, Piave cheese, Black pepper sherry drizzle |
$24.00 |
| Local Pan Seared Thick Cut Pork Chop** *** Rosemary and garlic roasted butternut squash and Brussels Sprouts hash, apple chutney |
$24.00 |
| Beef | |
| Beef Bolognese** House-made marinara over linguine |
$22.00 |
| Cherry Braised Beef Short Rib** *** Montepulciano cherry sauce, garlic sautéed Tuscan kale, crispy Anson Mills grit cakes |
$24.00 |
| Beef Tenderloin** *** Mashed potatoes, haricot verts, Syrah blackberry reduction |
$30.00 |
| Brunch | |
| Eggs, Pancakes, and More | |
| Challah Cinnamon French Toast House-made Challah, fruit garnish, maple syrup & powdered sugar |
$13.00 |
| Rise & Shine Breakfast* Two local, cage-free eggs your way, choice of applewood smoked bacon, turkey or pork sausage; side of potatoes, sautéed veggies or cheesy grits; choice of toast |
$14.00 |
| Signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Fresh fruit garnish, 100% Maple Syrup |
$13.00 |
| “Which Came First?” Breakfast* Two local, cage-free eggs your way, buttermilk fried chicken & toast or biscuit |
$14.00 |
| Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict* Toasted English muffin, smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, sautéed veggies, potatoes |
$15.00 |
| Huevos Rancheros* Tostadas, weekly meat selection, two local, cage-free eggs your way, sweet & spicy black beans, crema, pico de gallo; Can be modified to fit vegan & gluten-free diets! |
$15.00 |
| Sandwiches | |
| Smoked Salmon Avocado Open-Face Sandwich Tomato, red onion, fresh avocado spread, 9th St 7-Grain bread |
$10.00 |
| Bacon Avocado Open-Face Sandwich Tomato, red onion, fresh avocado spread, 9th St 7-Grain bread |
$9.00 |
| Fresh, Local Eggs & Avocado Two local, cage-free eggs your way, tomatoes, fresh avocado spread & microgreens on toasted 9th St Bakery 7-Grain bread |
$10.00 |
| Short Rib French Dip Slow-cooked short ribs, Havarti, toasted roll with chips, fries or sweet potato fries |
$15.00 |
| Salads | |
| Fruit Cup*** | $5.00 |
| Signature Miso-Ginger Kale Salad*** walnuts, dried cranberries |
$5.00 |
| Caesar Salad | $8.00 |
| Carolina Cobb*** Grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, egg, blue cheese, avocado, tomato, champagne vinaigrette |
$14.00 |
| Greek Salad*** Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini, red onions, feta, Kalamata olives & balsamic vinaigrette |
$12.00 |
| Soups | |
| Signature Tomato Basil | |
| Creamy Potato Leek*** | |
| Signature Vegan Chili*** | |
| Roasted Butternut Squash*** | |
| Spicy Chicken & Sausage Gumbo | |
| Smoothies & Cold-Pressed Juices | |
| Green Machine Kale, spinach, apple & avocado |
$6.00 |
| Fresh Strawberry Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, 2% milk & strawberries |
$6.00 |
| Cold-Pressed Juice Check the beverage cooler for the latest blends! |
$5.00 |
| Specials | |
| Breakfast Burritos | |
| Meat or Vegetarian Omelet | |
| House-Made Meat | |
| Vegetarian Quiche | |
| Breakfast | |
| Eggs, Pancakes, and More | |
| Fried Chicken & Cheddar Biscuit Fresh house-made biscuit! (Flour not bleached or bromated |
$7.00 |
| Make-Your-Own Egg Sandwich* Two local, cage-free eggs your way and 3 of your favorite ingredients on your choice of toast (Go Low Carb with no bread to make a scrambled egg bowl) |
$8.00 |
| Make-Your-Own Omelet It’s your day! Choose 3 favorite ingredients, Three local eggs |
$13.00 |
| Rise & Shine Breakfast* Two local, cage-free eggs your way, choice of applewood smoked bacon, turkey or pork sausage; side of potatoes, sautéed veggies or cheesy grits; choice of toast |
$14.00 |
| Huevos Rancheros* Tostadas, weekly meat selection, two local, cage-free eggs your way, sweet & spicy black beans, crema, pico de gallo; Can be modified to fit vegan & gluten-free diets! |
$15.00 |
| “Which Came First?” Breakfast* Two local, cage-free eggs your way, buttermilk fried all-natural chicken & toast or biscuit |
$14.00 |
| Vegetarian or Meat Quiche Local, cage-free eggs in a delicate, house-made crust, delicious veggie & meat ingredients change weekly! |
$10.00 |
| Tofu Scramble*** “Scrambled” tofu, red onion, broccoli, grape tomatoes, turmeric & lemon |
$12.00 |
| Breakfast Burrito Three Scrambled, local, cage-free eggs, avocado, cheddar, tomato, side of pico de gallo |
$10.00 |
| Challah Cinnamon French Toast House-made Challah, fruit garnish, 100% Maple Syrup & powdered sugar |
$13.00 |
| Vegan Pancakes Coconut milk & spices make these amazing! |
$14.00 |
| Signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Fresh fruit garnish, 100% Maple Syrup |
$13.00 |
| Open-Faced Sandwiches | |
| Fresh, Local Eggs & Avocado* Two local, cage-free eggs your way, fresh avocado spread, tomato & arugula on toasted 9th St Bakery 7-Grain bread |
$10.00 |
| Smoked Salmon Avocado Smoked salmon, fresh avocado spread, tomato & red onion on toasted 9 th St Bakery 7-Grain bread |
$10.00 |
| Crispy Bacon Avocado Applewood bacon, fresh avocado spread, tomato & red onion on toasted 9th St Bakery 7-Grain bread |
$9.00 |
| Vegan Pico & Avocado Fresh avocado spread, arugula & house-made pico de gallo on toasted 9th St Bakery 7-Grain bread |
$8.00 |
| Peanut Butter, Banana & Honey On toasted 9th St Bakery 7-Grain bread |
$7.00 |
| Sides | |
| Two Local, Cage-Free Eggs Your Way* *** | $3.50 |
| Applewood Smoked Bacon*** | $4.00 |
| Turkey or Pork Sausage*** | $4.00 |
| Breakfast Potatoes | $4.00 |
| Toast*** | $2.00 |
| Biscuit | $2.00 |
| Seasonal Fruit or Vegetable Salad*** | $5.00 |
| Smoothies & Cold-Pressed Juices | |
| Green Machine Kale, spinach, apple & avocado |
$6.00 |
| Fresh Strawberry Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, 2% milk & strawberries |
$6.00 |
| Cold-Pressed Juice Check the beverage cooler for the latest blends! |
$5.00 |
| Kids Stuff | |
| Halcyon Special Scrambled eggs, bacon & toast |
$6.00 |
| Banana Nutella Sandwich | $6.00 |
| One Lemon Ricotta Pancake | $6.00 |
| Lunch | |
| Spectacular Salads | |
| Signature Miso-Ginger Marinated Kale*** | $4.00 |
| Greek Salad*** Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini, red onions, feta, Kalamata olives & balsamic vinaigrette |
$12.00 |
| Fried Chicken Salad Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, avocado, local, cage-free eggs, roasted corn |
$14.00 |
| Carolina Cobb Salad*** Grilled natural chicken, blue cheese, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, local, cage-free eggs |
$14.00 |
| Grilled Salmon Salad* *** Grilled salmon, arugula, fennel & green apple with champagne vinaigrette |
$16.00 |
| Tuna Salad*** House-made tuna salad over local, organic mixed greens, tomatoes & cucumbers |
$12.00 |
| BLT Salad*** Chopped applewood smoked bacon, lettuce & tomato |
$10.00 |
| Soups | |
| Signature Tomato Basil | |
| Creamy Potato Leek*** | |
| Signature Vegan Chili*** | |
| Chicken & Dumplings | |
| Spicy Chicken & Sausage Gumbo | |
| Butternut Squash*** | |
| House-Made Burgers | |
| House Ground Tenderloin Beef Burger* lettuce, tomato, red onion |
$13.00 |
| Salmon Burger Avocado, cilantro, house made pickles, spicy hoisin mayo |
$13.00 |
| Veggie Burger^ A healthy blend of ground veggies, lettuce, tomato, red onion |
$11.00 |
| Black Bean Burger Spinach, pickled red onion, wheat bun, vegan cashew aioli |
$11.00 |
| Crab Cake Burger avocado, house-made cole slaw, sriracha aioli, brioche bun |
$14.00 |
| Specialties of the House | |
| Shrimp Linguine Sauteed shrimp, arugula, grape tomatoes, shallots, garlic, olive oil, white wine, served with crostini |
$13.00 |
| Chili Three-Way Award-winning vegan chili, linguine with shredded cheddar |
$13.00 |
| Chicken, Shrimp, Veggie or Beef Tacos Shredded lettuce, avocado slices, pico de gallo, Gluten friendly corn tortillas, lime wedge |
$10.00 |
| Indian Dal*** Fragrantly spiced, slow-cooked lentil stew, brown rice, naan and a kale or garden salad (Naan is not vegan, vegan bread: pita, 9th St Rye or 7-Grain; Imagine That Gluten Friendly bread $1) |
$13.00 |
| Sandwiches | |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss, cheddar, avocado spread, sriracha aioli on ciabatta bread |
$13.00 |
| Classic Club Sandwich Boar’s Head turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, on your choice of toasted bread |
$13.00 |
| North Carolina Shrimp Po’ Boy battered shrimp, spicy remoulade, lettuce, tomato, house-made slaw on a toasted roll |
$13.00 |
| Short Rib French Dip au Jus Slow-cooked boneless short ribs, Harvarti, toasted roll, au jus. Go low-carb with fresh spinach! |
$15.00 |
| NY Turkey Reuben All Natural turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss, Russian dressing on grilled 9 th St Bakery rye bread |
$12.00 |
| Classic BLT All Natural applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, on your choice of toasted bread |
$10.00 |
| Short Rib Sliders Slow-cooked short ribs, chipotle beer sauce, goat cheese, spinach (Go low-carb with no bun) |
$10.00 |
| Tuna Melt House-made tuna salad, tomatoes, cheddar, sourdough bread |
$12.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: therefectorycafe.comopentable.com
Contact The Refectory Cafe
Address: 2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 908-6798
Website: http://www.therefectorycafe.com/
Hours
| Saturday | 9AM–9PM |
| Sunday | 9AM–3PM |
| Monday | 9AM–8:30PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM–8:30PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM–8:30PM |
| Thursday | 9AM–8:30PM |
| Friday | 9AM–9PM |
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