Reviews for The Refectory Cafe in Durham, NC
Your local food spot! Very home-ish feeling, great outside decor. Ample parking lot. It is not your upscale white table cloth... restaurant but it fills your tummy with deliciousness and homemade staples... Not my favorite tomato bisque, but the chicken anddumpling soup was good! Shrimp and grits was also creamy and delicious! The desserts are worth trying and falling off the dietwagon for a day... The chocolate mousse was silky and delicious! Lunch is what we had, but their dinner menu was alsointeresting! Pick up a menu upon entering, order and pay for your meal at the counter and a server will bring it to you. Give ita try! Read more
It wasn’t terrible but it wasn’t great either. I expected better. I ordered lemonade and I got lemonade from a bottle. I was... hoping for something more fresh or organic given its drink menu. I ordered the salmon blackened which was really good andflavorful. The fall menu just came out allegedly so don’t go expecting the salmon with orzo rice and asparagus. Insteadyou’ll get steamed spinach with a few carrots. Let’s hope a few don’t come out burnt like mine with the surprise asparagusin the mix. ??????????? I asked for their mushroom rice instead but they brought out brown rice right before dessert. At thatpoint I had already eaten so I’m sure there was miscommunication from the back. Nonetheless, I would come back but only to trysomething else. Read more
The food was very fresh. The menu has a lot of options including the choice of vegan and healthy dishes. On the pictures you see... Avocado toast with bacon (would like to have a little more avocado), vegan Pancakes (Just GREAT!), Eggs Benedict(also great!).They also have good coffee and chai latte. Milk options available. Read more
Definitely recommend getting a reservation. It's counter-order but seating via the staff. The food was pretty good; I had the... breakfast bowl and my friend had the lemon ricotta pancakes. I definitely think it's overpriced for what you get. $15 for justpancakes is a lot in my opinion. I probably wouldn't go back, but no real complaints. Read more
Healthy food and cozy atmosphere. Stuff are careful and kind, so no concerns but not our type desserts. I think it’s a place... to visit once and enjoy a good company, but don’t expect no ordinary memories. Read more
The food wasn’t bad but it wasn’t good either. My fries were gross. We spent $63 on two sandwiches, sweet teas, slices of... pie, and tip. New to the area and trying things out. I probably wouldn’t come back here. This place should be on that showwhere Gordon Ramsey comes and gives the restaurant a physical and mental makeover. We’ll try the desserts when we get homehopefully they don’t disappoint. Read more
I met up with a girlfriend during lunch. She ordered a delicious looking chicken sandwich. I ordered a salad- romaine, chicken,... avocado, bacon, eggs, cheese and tomato. It could have been better- had the chicken not been black on the outside, or had it hadtwo times the burned chicken. With that said, $15 was too much for this salad. However, service was excellent! Very politestaff! The dessert- cake and pies, look amazing! Unfortunately, ya’ girl is on a diet. Otherwise, I’d of gladly tried one! Read more
I was looking for a delicious meal before heading out to the DPAC. The range of food options was incredibly varied from dish to... dish. The cheese plate appetizer was finished before I thought to take a photo. The bolognese was expertly prepared from thenoodles to the sauce and covered with Parmesan cheese. The beef tenderloin melted in the mouth and the mashed potatoes weresmooth. Read more