The Refectory Cafe

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2726 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd
Durham, NC 27707
+1 (919) 908-6798
http://www.therefectorycafe.com
Award Winning, local family owned, restaurant is focused on Hot, healthy, homemade & Local fare. The Refectory Cafe® was Duke University's first "Green Cafe" established in 2005, best food on campus 7 Years in a row and winner of Duke University's Environmental Leadership Award (4 times!). The Refectory Cafe "on the Boulevard" opened September 2012 and continues the tradition of great homemade soups, fresh local produce, eggs, sustainable fresh fish, and simply amazing desserts. Vegan, vegetarian, Gluten Free, Raw or Plant Based The Refectory Cafe caters to all dietary preferences. Open for Breakfast, lunch, dinner & brunch! Weekly specials, craft cocktails, Award-winning wine list, Crabcakes, Slow-cooked short ribs, Grilled Salmon, fresh fish, creative salads, Full bar and local beer all available onsite or TO-GO! Casual fine dining with table service 4:30-8:30 pm/9pm on weekends. "Afternoon Delights" - small plates - available 3:00-4:30 daily. Patio & indoor dining.

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Nash I.
3/21/2025

I really enjoyed my food and experience at refractory cafe for dinner! There were plenty of spots available in the parking lot. We were seated almost immediately at a table for 2, despite...

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Y C.
5/31/2025

Beautiful restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating and quite a bit of parking. I love the outdoor wall which is painted in sunflowers. The menu has tons of delicious food offerings. You order...

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Lynn R.
8/18/2025

This is a nice spot for lunch in Durham. When you go in, you order lunch at the counter. They had a beautiful display of desserts and one thing they had was a Greek yogurt slice of cheesecake....

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Mike B.
8/25/2024

Delicious brunch at this freestanding spot in Durham. Order at the counter, they bring you the food. Pro tip - remember the table number you're sitting at, they ask you when you order. Varied...

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Tyshawn ..
3/28/2025

Favorite spot to take a quick break for lunch and enjoy some quality food and great scenery. Whenever I'm craving something sweet, the red velvet cake is a must. Awesome food and even better service.

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