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  • The Refectory Cafe

The Refectory Cafe

(919) 908-6798
  • 2726 Durham-chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham, NC 27707
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(919) 908-6798
  • Menu
  • Entrees - Breakfast
    • Tofu Scramble $9

      Tofu, broccoli, red onions, tumeric, lime.

    • Breakfast Burrito $9

      Local cage free eggs with fresh avocado, tomatoes, sharp cheddar, salsa fresca.

    • Which Came First Breakfast $12

      Two local, cage-free eggs, your way, buttermilk-fried chicken breast, choice of toast or a biscuit.

    • Vegan Pancakes $9

      Coconut milk, organic flour, cinnamon.

    • Vegetarian $9

      Fresh local eggs, a variety of vegetables.

    • Meat Quiche $9

      Fresh local eggs, breakfast meats in a delicate housemade crust!

    • Challah Cinnamon French Toast $10.5

      Housemade challah fruit garnish, maple syrup and powdered sugar.

    • Signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes $9

      Fresh fruit garnish, 100% maple syrup!

    • Rise and Shine $12

      2 local cage-free eggs your way, choose applewood smoked bacon, turkey, or pork sausage, potatoes, fresh veggies, or cheesy grits and toast.

    • Fried Chicken and Cheddar Biscuit $7

      Fresh housemade biscuit!

  • Open-Faced Sandwiches - Breakfast
    • Peanut Butter Banana and Honey Sandwich $7

      Local ninth street bakery 7- grain bread.

    • Crisp Bacon Avocado Open Faced Sandwich Breakfast $8

      Boar's head bacon, fresh avocado spread, tomato and red onion on toasted local ninth street bakery 7- grain bread.

    • Fresh Local Eggs and Avocado Sandwich $9

      Two fresh local eggs your way, fresh avocado, microgreens on toasted local 9th street bakery 7-grain bread.

    • Smoked Salmon Baguette $9

      Cream cheese, tomato, red onion and capers on toasted 9th Street Bakery artisan baguette.

    • Smoked Salmon Avocado Open Faced Sandwich Breakfast $9

      Fresh avocado spread, tomato and red onion on toasted local ninth street bakery 7- grain bread.

  • Cold Pressed Raw Juices - Breakfast
    • Detox Breakfast $5

      Cucumber, beet, carrot, apple, lemon, ginger.

    • Healthy Greens Breakfast $5

      Kale, romaine, cucumber, ginger, lime, mint, cilantro, parsley, honeydew.

    • Energize Me Breakfast $5

      Orange, cayenne, lemon, cucumber, apple, ginger.

  • Smoothies - Breakfast
    • Green Machine Smoothie $5

      Fresh green smoothie made with green apple, kale, spinach and avocado.

    • Fresh Strawberry Smoothie $5

      Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, 2% milk.

  • A La Carte - Breakfast
    • Signature Baked Oatmeal, Bowl $5

    • Breakfast Potatoes $3

    • Applewood Bacon $4

    • Cheesy Grits, Cup $3.5

    • Turkey Sausage $3

    • Seasonal Fruit $5

    • Biscuit $2

    • Fresh Local Two Eggs Your Way $3.5

    • Cheesy Grits, Bowl $4.5

    • Vegetable Salad $5

    • Pork Sausage $3

    • Toast $2

    • Signature Baked Oatmeal, Cup $3.5

  • Kids Stuff - Breakfast
    • kids Banana Nutella Sandwich $4

    • Kids Lemon Ricotta Pancake $4.5

    • Kids Halcyon Special $5

      Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast and fruit garnish.

  • Salads - Lunch
    • Classic Garden Salad Large Lunch $7

      Gluten-friendly, vegan. Tomatoes, cucumbers, Parmesan on a bed of organic mixed greens with your choice of dressing.

    • Tuna Salad Lunch $12

      Gluten-friendly. On a bed of local mixed greens, tomatoes and cucumbers.

    • Greek Salad Lunch $9

      Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian. Crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta, kalamata olivesand balsamic vinaigrette.

    • Fried Chicken Salad Lunch $13

      Romaine, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, avocado, local eggs.

    • Carolina Cobb Salad Lunch $13

      Gluten-friendly. Grilled chicken, blue cheese crumbles, avocado, applewood bacon, tomato, local eggs.

    • Fruit Cup Lunch $5

      Gluten-friendly, vegan.

    • BLT Salad Lunch $9

      Gluten-friendly. Chopped bacon, lettuce and tomato with your favorite dressing.

    • Grilled Wild Caught Salmon Salad Lunch $16

      Gluten-friendly. Over a salad of arugula, fennel and apple with housemade champagne vinaigrette.

    • Classic Garden Salad Lunch $4

      Gluten-friendly, vegan. Tomatoes, cucumbers, Parmesan on a bed of organic mixed greens with your choice of dressing.

    • Signature Kale Salad Lunch $4

      Contains nuts, gluten-free, vegetarian. Tangerine segments, soy, walnuts, dried cranberries.

    • Classic Caesar Salad, Small Lunch $4

      Gluten-free, vegetarian. Romaine, grated Parmesan, housemade garlic croutons.

    • Classic Caesar Salad Lunch $7

      Gluten-free, vegetarian. Romaine, grated Parmesan, housemade garlic croutons.

  • Hot Homemade Soups - Lunch
    • Signature Chicken and Dumplings Soup Bowl Lunch $8

    • Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Bowl Lunch $8

      Spicy gumbo with chicken and andouille sausage.

    • Signature Chicken and Dumplings Soup Cup Lunch $4

    • Spicy Chicken Verde Soup Bowl Lunch $8

      Gluten-friendly. Spicy green chicken soup.

    • Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Bowl Lunch $8

      Vegetarian. Savory, creamy, chunky tomato basil soup.

    • Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Cup Lunch $4

      Spicy gumbo with chicken and andouille sausage.

    • Signature Vegan Chili Cup Lunch $4

      Gluten-friendly, vegan. Our award-winning, signature vegan chili with beans and a soy-based meat replacement.

    • Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Cup Lunch $4

      Vegetarian. Savory, creamy, chunky tomato basil soup.

    • Potato Leek Soup Bowl Lunch $8

      Gluten-friendly, vegan. Creamy potato leek soup.

    • Signature Vegan Chili, Bowl Lunch $8

      Dairy-free, gluten-friendly, vegan. Our award-winning, signature vegan chili with beans and a soy-based meat replacement.

    • Spicy Chicken Verde Soup Cup Lunch $4

      Gluten-friendly. Spicy green chicken soup.

    • Potato Leek Soup Cup Lunch $4

      Gluten-friendly, vegan. Creamy potato leek soup.

  • Housemade Burgers - Lunch
    • Crab Cake Burger Lunch $14

      Contains nuts. House specialty! With avocado, housemade cole slaw and sriracha on toasted housemade brioche.

    • Black Bean Burger $11

      Contains nuts, vegan. Pickled red onions, wheat bun, vegan cashew aioli.

    • Salmon Burger Lunch $12

      With sriracha aioli.

    • Local Beef Burger Lunch $12

      With lettuce and tomato.

    • Veggie Burger Lunch $11

      Contains nuts, vegetarian. A healthy blend of ground veggies!

  • Panini & Open-Faced Sandwiches - Lunch
    • Avocado Smoked Salmon Open-Faced Sandwich $9

      Tomato, red onion on ninth street 7 grain bread.

    • Avocado Bacon Open-Faced Sandwich $8

      Tomato, spinach, mozzarella, pesto, ciabatta.

  • Sandwiches & Specials - Lunch
    • Classic Club Sandwich Lunch $13

      Turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar, swiss, lettuce, tomato on toasted bread.

    • Vegetarian $9

      Vegetarian. Fresh local eggs, a variety of vegetables and breakfast meats in a delicate housemade crust!

    • Roast Beef Havarti Sandwich Lunch $12

      Housemade roast beef, havarti cheese, cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions and horseradish mayo on our housemade focaccia bread.

    • Meat Quiche Lunch $9

      Vegetarian. Fresh local eggs, a variety of vegetables and breakfast meats in a delicate housemade crust!

    • N.Y. Reuben Sandwich Lunch $12

      Boar's head corned beef or turkey, sauerkraut, swiss cheese Russian dressing on grilled 9th street bakery rye bread.

    • NC Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich Lunch $12

      Spicy remoulade, lettuce, tomato, housemade slaw on a grilled roll.

    • Short Rib French Dip Au Jus Lunch $13

      Slow-cooked boneless ribs with havarti cheese on a toasted roll or try the low-carb version with fresh spinach.

    • Grilled Cheese Sandwich Lunch $8

      Vegetarian. Boar's head cheddar, monterey jack on sour dough bread.

    • Tuna Melt Sandwich Lunch $10

      Tuna salad, tomatoes, cheddar on sourdough bread.

    • Classic BLT Sandwich Lunch $9

      Boar's head bacon, lettuce, tomato on your choice of bread toasted.

    • Award Winning Indian Dal Lunch $11

      Gluten-friendly, vegan. Choose a kale or garden salad as your side. A fragrantly spiced, slow-cooked lentil stew served over brown rice with grilled naan. Naan is not vegan or gluten-free.

  • Breakfast - Brunch
    • Smoked Salmon Avocado Open-Faced Sandwich Brunch $9

      Tomato, red onion on ninth street bakery 7-grain bread.

    • Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles Brunch $12

      A Southern favorite! Warm 100% maple syrup.

    • Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict Brunch $14

      On toasted English muffin, poached local eggs, hollandaise, potatoes and the fresh veggie of the day.

    • Meat Quiche Brunch $9

      Fresh local eggs, a variety of vegetables and breakfast meats in a delicate housemade crust!

    • Huevos Rancheros Brunch $13

      Toastadas with slow cooked pulled short ribs, 2 local eggs your way, black beans, special sauce and salsa.

    • Steak and Eggs Brunch $18

      Filet mignon and eggs your way with potatoes.

    • Bacon Avocado Open-Faced Sandwich Brunch $8

      Tomato, red onion on ninth street bakery 7-grain bread.

    • Cinnamon French Toast Brunch $9

      Chef's housemade challah with fresh fruit garnish, warm maple syrup and powdered sugar.

    • Vegetarian Brunch $9

      Fresh local eggs, a variety of vegetables and breakfast meats in a delicate housemade crust!

    • Tofu Scramble Brunch $9

      Vegan. Tofu, broccoli, red onions, tumeric, lime.

    • "Which Came First" Breakfast Brunch $12

      Two local, cage-free eggs, your way, buttermilk-fried chicken breast, choice of toast or a biscuit.

    • Vegan Pancakes Brunch $9

      Vegan. Coconut milk, organic flour, cinnamon.

    • Special Breakfast Burrito Brunch $11

      Vegetarian. Fresh latta's farm cage-free eggs, veggies, cheesesand meat, please check specials board.

    • Signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Brunch $9

      Fresh fruit garnish and maple syrup.

    • Rise and Shine Brunch $12

      Two local cage-free eggs your way, choose applewood smoked bacon or local sausage, potatoes, fresh veggies, or cheesy grits and sourdough, rye or wheat toast.

    • Smoked Salmon Baguette Brunch $9

      Vegetarian. Cream cheese, tomato, red onionand capers on toasted 9th street bakery artisan baguette.

  • Lunch - Brunch
    • Classic Caesar Salad Brunch $7

      Gluten-free, vegetarian. Romaine, grated Parmesan, housemade garlic croutons.

    • Classic Garden Salad Large Brunch $7

      Gluten-friendly, vegan. Tomatoes, cucumbers, Parmesan on a bed of organic mixed greens with your choice of dressing.

    • Carolina Cobb Salad Brunch $13

      Gluten-friendly. Grilled chicken, blue cheese crumbles, avocado, applewood bacon, tomato, local eggs.

    • Greek Salad Brunch $10

      Gluten-free, vegetarian. Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, pepperoncini.

    • Short Rib French Dip Au Jus Brunch $13

      Slow-cooked boneless ribs with havarti cheese on a toasted roll or try the low-carb version with fresh spinach.

    • Signature Kale Salad Brunch $4

      Contains nuts, gluten-free, vegetarian. Tangerine segments, soy, walnuts, dried cranberries.

    • Classic Caesar Salad, Small Brunch $4

      Gluten-free, vegetarian. Romaine, grated Parmesan, housemade garlic croutons.

    • Classic Garden Salad Brunch $4

      Gluten-friendly, vegan. Tomatoes, cucumbers, Parmesan on a bed of organic mixed greens with your choice of dressing.

    • Signature Grilled Cheese Brunch $8

      Boar's head cheddar and monterey jack on sourdough, whole wheat or rye.

    • Fruit Cup Brunch $5

      Gluten-friendly, vegan.

  • Soups - Brunch
    • Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Bowl Brunch $8

      Spicy gumbo with chicken and andouille sausage.

    • Spicy Chicken Verde Soup Cup Brunch $4

      Gluten-friendly. Spicy green chicken soup.

    • Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Cup Brunch $4

      Vegetarian. Savory, creamy, chunky tomato basil soup.

    • Potato Leek Soup Bowl Brunch $8

      Gluten-friendly, vegan. Creamy potato leek soup.

    • Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Bowl Brunch $8

      Vegetarian. Savory, creamy, chunky tomato basil soup.

    • Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Cup Brunch $4

      Spicy gumbo with chicken and andouille sausage.

    • Potato Leek Soup Cup Brunch $4

      Gluten-friendly, vegan. Creamy potato leek soup.

    • Signature Vegan Chili Cup Brunch $4

      Gluten-friendly, vegan. Our award-winning, signature vegan chili with beans and a soy-based meat replacement.

    • Signature Vegan Chili Bowl Brunch $8

      Dairy-free, gluten-friendly, vegan. Our award-winning, signature vegan chili with beans and a soy-based meat replacement.

    • Spicy Chicken Verde Soup Bowl Brunch $8

      Gluten-friendly. Spicy green chicken soup.

  • Smoothies & Cold Pressed Juices - Brunch
    • Detox $5

      Cucumber, beet, carrot, apple, lemon, ginger.

    • Strawberry Smoothie $5

    • Healthy Greens $5

      Kale, romaine, cucumber, ginger, lime, mint, cilantro, parsley, honeydew.

    • Energize Me $5

      Orange, cayenne, lemon, cucumber, apple, ginger.

    • Green Machine Smoothie $5

      Fresh green smoothie made with green apple, kale, spinachand avocado.

  • Leafy Greens - Dinner
    • Carolina Cobb Salad $14

      Local greens, grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, local eggs, avocado, tomatoes.

    • Classic Caesar Salad, Small $4.5

      Romaine, grated Parmesan, housemade garlic croutons.

    • Refectory Salad $9

      Gluten-friendly. Organic spring mix, goat cheese, fennel, grape tomatoes, pickled shallots, red wine vinaigrette.

    • Classic Caesar Salad $9

      Romaine, grated Parmesan, housemade garlic croutons.

    • Fresh Garden Salad, Small $5

      Gluten-friendly, vegan. Tomatoes, cucumbers, Parmesan on a bed of organic mixed greens with your choice of dressing.

    • Miso-Ginger Marinated Kale Salad $5

      Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian. Tangerine segments, soy, walnuts, dried cranberries.

    • Fresh Garden Salad, Large $8

      Gluten-friendly, vegan. Tomatoes, cucumbers, Parmesan on a bed of organic mixed greens with your choice of dressing.

    • Miso-Ginger Marinated Kale Salad, Large $9

      Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian. Tangerine segments, soy, walnuts, dried cranberries.

  • Plates To Share
    • Cheese Plate $10

      Gluten-free, vegetarian. A selection of cheeses, housemade red pepper jam, housemade orange marmalade, toasted 9th street bakery baguette.

    • Grilled Octopus Plate $12

      Available on 5 pm. Gluten-free. Grilled octopus served over a lentil salad.

    • Marinated Olives and Toasted Marcona Almonds Plate $8

      Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian. Olives marinated in citrus, thyme, extra-virgin olive oil, bay leaf and rosemary with toasted marcona almonds.

    • Calamari Plate $12

      Gluten-friendly. Cornmeal breaded calamari, lemon aioli, sea salt.

    • Tempura Shrimp Plate $12

      North Carolina shrimp tempura-battered and fried with a sweet and sour ginger dipping sauce.

    • Flash-Fried Brussels Sprouts Plate $8

      Dairy-free, gluten-friendly, vegan. Flash-fried, unbreaded brussels sprouts tossed in a hoisin-tamari glaze.

    • Flash-Fried Cauliflower Florets Plate $7

      Vegetarian. Lemon caper aioli.

    • Prince Edward Island Mussels Plate $13

      Gluten-free. Steamed prince edward island mussels, lemon, white wine, butter, capers, tomatoes, shallots, toasted crostini.

  • Sea - Dinner Entrees
    • Grilled Wild-Caught Salmon $19

      Gluten-free. Arugula, shaved fennel, apple, pico de gallo, lemon-herb vinaigrette.

    • Seared Maine Scallops $28

      Gluten-free, shellfish allergy. Tenderloin, crab cake, remoulade, grilled broccoli, potato puree, bordelaise sauce.

  • Taste Of Italy - Dinner Entrees
    • Mussels Fra Diavolo $19

      Prince edward island mussels served over linguine and a spicy version of our housemade marinara sauce.

    • Shrimp Linguine $18

      Shrimp, parsley, garlic, lemon, butter, grape tomato, arugula.

    • Risotto $19

      Gluten-free, vegetarian. Lemon, thyme, peas, asparagus, cremini mushrooms, garlic, caramelized shallots, buffalo Parmesan.

    • Local Beef Bolognese $17

      Housemade beef sauce, linguine, olive oil toast.

    • Chicken Parmesan $18

      Housemade marinara, linguine.

    • Chicken Marsala $20

      Cremini mushrooms, penne.

  • Surf & Turf - Dinner Entrees
    • Surf and Turf $42

      Gluten-free, shellfish allergy. Tenderloin, crab cake, remoulade, grilled broccoli, potato puree, bordelaise sauce.

    • Crab Cakes $30

      Shellfish allergy. 2 jumbo lump cakes, remoulade, bibb lettuce, French beans, mashed potatoes.

  • Land - Dinner Entrees
    Gluten-free.
    • Beef Short Ribs Dinner $23

      Au jus, French beans, mashed potatoes.

    • Roasted Rosemary Chicken Dinner $22

      Chicken roasted in rosemary and herbs, mashed potatoes, seared brussels sprouts.

    • Beef Tenderloin Dinner $30

      Local beef tenderloin, grilled broccoli, potato puree, bordelaise sauce.

  • Vegan - Dinner Entrees
    • Award-Winning Dal Makhani $16

      Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian. Classic Indian yellow lentil stew, brown rice, grilled naan.

    • Brussels + Quinoa $17

      Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian. Caramelized brussels sprouts, red quinoa, dried cherries, toasted almonds, cider vinaigrette, maple syrup.

    • Coconut-Curry Tofu $17

      Gluten-free, vegan. Spicy yellow curry, tofu, cilantro, mint, garlic, brown rice.

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