The Refectory Cafe

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4.6 ( 38 reviews)
5-29, $$, $$$

"Slow Food, Fast", this 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, local line-caught fish, local grass-fed beef, chicken 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! Locally made bread; Crabcakes, Slow-cooked short ribs, Blackened or Grilled Salmon, fresh fish, creative salads, Full bar, fine wines and local beer with Table Service Evenings beginning at 4:30pm. Mon-Sat. The award winning desserts are created on-site! Reservations encouraged and available on-line.

Day of the Week	Opening Hours
Monday	8:00 - 20:30
Tuesday	8:00 - 20:30
Wednesday	8:00 - 20:30
Thursday	8:00 - 20:30
Friday	8:00 - 21:00
Saturday	9:00 - 21:00
Sunday	9:00 - 15:00

Cuisines

🍔 American
🦞 Seafood
🥗 Healthy
🏙️ Contemporary

Dining Options

💺 Seating
♿ Wheelchair Accessible
🥡 Takeout
🍽️ Table service
📅 Reservations
🍷 Serves Alcohol
🅿️ Parking Available
💳 Accepts Credit Cards
🪑 Highchairs Available
🌳 Outdoor Seating
🍸 Full Bar
📶 Free Wifi
💳 Accepts Visa
💳 Accepts Mastercard
🍷🍺 Wine and Beer
💳 Accepts American Express
💳 Accepts Discover
🍱 Lunch
🍽️ Dinner
🍳 Breakfast

Accepts Credit Cards

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Rick Hobbs

2018-10-26 on google

Great local place to eat and also get work done. Friendly staff who I have seen handle the most *ahem* particular of customers with kindness. I've even had the chef tell me to change my order because they weren't happy with the quality of the fresh ingredients.This is a really great place. Try it as an alternative to the other breakfast places on the same road, too.

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Elisa Ferrante

2018-10-05 on google

Friendly staff, the food comes out fast and is good.

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Dr. Alisha Cornell

2018-08-23 on google

I've NEVER had a bad meal at this placeWe come nearly every week and have eaten most of the food with 0 errors. The owner, Laura, is the most delightful and energetic soul to ever own a restaurant. You can taste the love in every drink, dessert, and entree. I've eaten at the best restaurants and by far this 1 holds it's weight. Don't miss out on this hidden gem and don't read any of the negative reviews, some have too much time on their hands to enjoy this treasure.

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