The Refectory Cafe Menu

2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
  • SPECIALTIES

    • Signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

      Chef's special batter, fruit garnish, 100% pure maple syrup
      $14.00
    • Vegan Pancakes

      Chef's special creation, coconut milk, spices and fresh strawberries make these amazing
      $14.00
    • Challah Cinnamon French Toast

      Three pieces of house made challah with fresh strawberries and 100% maple syrup.
      $14.00
    • Signature Baked Oatmeal

      Ask about our flavor of the day.
  • BURGERS

    • Beef Burger

      Lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche bun | Cooked to order
      $15.00
    • Vegan Black Bean Burger

      Chef's special recipe, spinach, pickled red onion, vegan cashew aioli, wheat bun
      $13.00
    • Crab Cake Burger

      Maryland lump crab-cake, red pepper fennel slaw, avocado, sriracha aioli, brioche bun
      $17.00
  • SOUPS

    • Creamy Potato Leek

    • Creamy Tomato Basil

    • Spicy Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo

    • Vegan Chili

    • Chicken & Dumplings

    • Indian Dal

      Award winning, fragrantly spiced, slow cooked lentil and chickpea stew, over brown rice (pita on request, not GF)
      $15.00
  • AVOCADO TOAST

    • Smoked Salmon

      House made avocado mash, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, arugula.
      $10.00
    • Crispy Bacon

      House-made avocado mash, Southern thick-cut bacon, tomato, red onion, arugula.
      $9.00
    • Pico

      House made avocado mash, pico de gallo, red onion, arugula.
      $8.00
  • CLASSICS

    • French Dip

      Slow-cooked short ribs, provolone, au jus, red onion, toasted ciabatta.
      $16.00
    • Mortadella Grilled Cheese

      Imported Italian Pistachio Mortadella, cheddar, provolone on sourdough.
      $14.00
    • Turkey Cranberry Chutney Ciabatta

      Roasted turkey, provolone, green apple slices, mixed greens, and housemade cranberry chutney.
      $15.00
    • Corned Beef

      Schwartz's sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, house made Russian dressing on rye bread.
      $15.00
    • Turkey Reuben

      Schwartz's sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, house made Russian dressing on rye bread.
      $15.00
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

      Bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss, cheddar, avocado spread, sriracha aioli on ciabatta bread.
      $15.00
    • Tuna Melt

      House made tuna salad with tomato, lettuce, and cheddar cheese on sourdough.
      $12.00
  • CHEF'S SPECIALS

    • Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict

      Smoked salmon, English muffin, poached eggs, roasted potatoes, veggies, and hollandaise.
      $19.00
    • Baha Mahi Tostados

      Cilantro aioli, lettuce, fried Mahi, house slaw, pico de gallo
      $16.00
    • Huevos Rancheros

      Slow cooked short ribs, two cage free eggs, sweet and spicy black beans, shredded mozzarella, lettuce, crema, pico de gallo piled on crispy tostadas
      $15.00
    • Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

      Fried chicken breast, housemade hot sauce, pickles, brioche bun
      $15.00
    • Chicken & Waffles

      Fried chicken breast, house made waffle, 100% maple syrup with fresh strawberries.
      $16.00
    • Fried Chicken & Cheddar Biscuit

      Buttermilk fried chicken, cheddar cheese, house made biscuit.
      $10.00
  • HAPPY BOWLS

    • Breakfast Bowl

      Two local eggs your way, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, over Breakfast Potatoes or Cheesy Grits.
      $13.00
    • Tofu Scramble

      *Scrambled tofu, red onion, broccoli, grape tomatoes, turmeric and lemon.
      $14.00
    • Shrimp & Grits

      Gulf shrimp, chopped bacon, cheesy grits, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, red pepper, and white wine sauce.
      $18.00
  • SIDES

    • Cheesy Grits

    • Two Local, Cage - Free Eggs Your Way

      $3.50
    • Southern Thick Cut Bacon

      $4.00
    • Turkey Sausage

      $4.00
    • Pork Sausage

      $4.00
    • Fresh Fruit Cup

      $5.00
    • Breakfast Potatoes

      White or sweet fries.
      $4.00
    • Biscuit

      $3.00
    • English Muffin

      $3.00
    • Toast

      Sourdough, wheat, rye, 7 grain.
      $2.00
    • French Toast

      1 piece.
      $5.00
    • Sauteed Seasonal Veggies

      $3.00
  • SALADS

    • Signature Spicy Shrimp

      Shredded lettuce, fresh avocado slices, pico de gallo and lim
      $15.00
    • Carolina Cobb

      Grilled chicken*, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, bacon, local hard boiled eggs, romaine
      $16.00
    • Miso - Ginger Marinated Kale

      Fresh kale topped with dried cranberries and walnuts.
    • Classic Caesar

    • Garden Salad

      Organic spring mix, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, parmesan, choice of dressing.
  • SPECIALTIES

    • Signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

      Chef's special batter, fruit garnish, 100% pure maple syrup
      $14.00
    • Vegan Pancakes

      Chef's special creation, coconut milk, spices and fresh strawberries make these amazing
      $14.00
    • Challah Cinnamon French Toast

      Three pieces of house made challah with fresh strawberries and 100% maple syrup.
      $14.00
    • Signature Baked Oatmeal

      Ask about our flavor of the day.
  • ON A BUN

    • Vegan Black Bean Burger

      Chef's special recipe, spinach, pickled red onion, vegan cashew aioli, wheat but.
      $13.00
    • Crab Cake Burger

      Maryland lump crab cake, red pepper fennel slaw, avocado, sriracha aioli, brioche bun.
      $17.00
  • SOUPS

    • Creamy Potato Leek

    • Creamy Tomato Basil

    • Spicy Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo

    • Vegan Chili

    • Chicken & Dumplings

    • Indian Dal

      Award winning, fragrantly spiced, slow cooked lentil and chickpea stew, over brown rice (pita on request, not GF)
      $15.00
  • AVOCADO TOAST

    • Smoked Salmon

      House made avocado mash, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, arugula.
      $10.00
    • Crispy Bacon

      House-made avocado mash, Southern thick-cut bacon, tomato, red onion, arugula.
      $9.00
    • Pico

      House made avocado mash, pico de gallo, red onion, arugula.
      $8.00
  • CLASSICS

    • French Dip

      Slow-cooked short ribs, provolone, au jus, red onion, toasted ciabatta.
      $16.00
    • Turkey Cranberry Chutney Ciabatta

      Roasted turkey, provolone, green apple slices, mixed greens, and housemade cranberry chutney.
      $15.00
    • Corned Beef

      Schwartz's sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, house made Russian dressing on rye bread.
      $15.00
    • Turkey Reuben

      Schwartz's sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, house made Russian dressing on rye bread.
      $15.00
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

      Bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss, cheddar, avocado spread, sriracha aioli on ciabatta bread.
      $15.00
    • Tuna Melt

      House made tuna salad with tomato, lettuce, and cheddar cheese on sourdough.
      $12.00
  • CHEF'S SPECIALS

    • Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict

      Smoked salmon, English muffin, poached eggs, roasted potatoes, veggies, and hollandaise.
      $19.00
    • Huevos Rancheros

      Slow cooked short ribs, two cage free eggs, sweet and spicy black beans, shredded mozzarella, lettuce, crema, pico de gallo piled on crispy tostadas
      $15.00
    • Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

      Fried chicken breast, housemade hot sauce, pickles, brioche bun
      $15.00
    • Chicken & Waffles

      Fried chicken breast, house made waffle, 100% maple syrup with fresh strawberries.
      $16.00
    • Fried Chicken & Cheddar Biscuit

      Buttermilk fried chicken, cheddar cheese, house made biscuit.
      $10.00
  • HAPPY BOWLS

    • Breakfast Bowl

      Two local eggs your way, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, over Breakfast Potatoes or Cheesy Grits.
      $13.00
    • Tofu Scramble

      *Scrambled tofu, red onion, broccoli, grape tomatoes, turmeric and lemon.
      $14.00
    • Shrimp & Grits

      Gulf shrimp, chopped bacon, cheesy grits, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, red pepper, and white wine sauce.
      $18.00
  • SIDES

    • Cheesy Grits

    • Two Local, Cage - Free Eggs Your Way

      $3.50
    • Southern Thick Cut Bacon

      $4.00
    • Turkey Sausage

      $4.00
    • Pork Sausage

      $4.00
    • Fresh Fruit Cup

      $5.00
    • Breakfast Potatoes

      White or sweet fries.
      $4.00
    • Biscuit

      $3.00
    • English Muffin

      $3.00
    • Toast

      Sourdough, wheat, rye, 7 grain.
      $2.00
    • French Toast

      1 piece.
      $5.00
    • Sauteed Seasonal Veggies

      $3.00
  • SALADS

    • Carolina Cobb

      Grilled chicken*, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, bacon, local hard boiled eggs, romaine
      $16.00
    • Miso - Ginger Marinated Kale

      Fresh kale topped with dried cranberries and walnuts.
    • Classic Caesar

    • Garden Salad

      Organic spring mix, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, parmesan, choice of dressing.
  • SOUPS

    • Creamy Potato Leek

    • Creamy Tomato Basil

    • Spicy Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo

    • Vegan Chili

    • Chicken & Dumplings

    • Indian Dal

      Award winning, fragrantly spiced, slow cooked lentil and chickpea stew, over brown rice (pita on request, not GF)
      $15.00
  • SALADS & SANDWICHES

    • Carolina Cobb

      Grilled chicken*, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, bacon, local hard boiled eggs, romaine
      $16.00
    • Signature Spicy Shrimp Salad

      Shredded lettuce, fresh avocado slices, pico de gallo & lime
      $15.00
    • Miso - Ginger Marinated Kale

      Fresh kale topped with dried cranberries and walnuts.
    • Classic Caesar

    • Garden Salad

      Organic spring mix, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, parmesan, choice of dressing.
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

      Bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss, Cheddar, avocado spread, Ariracha aioli on Ciabatta bread.
      $15.00
    • Corned Beef

      Schwartz's sauerkraut, Swiss, Housemade Russian, on Rye.
      $15.00
    • Turkey Rueben

      Schwartz's sauerkraut, Swiss, Housemade Russian, on Rye.
      $15.00
  • AFTERNOON DELIGHTS

    • Chili Martinated Artichoke Hearts

      With fresh pesto and Pecorino.
      $12.00
    • Boxcarr Creamery Cheese Plate

      Local Boxcarr cheese selection, whipped Feta with drizzled honey-sriracha & crushed pistachio sprinkle, marinated olives & almonds, baguette
      $15.00
    • Boxcarr Creamery Cheese Plate

      Local Boxcarr cheese selection, whipped Feta with drizzled honey-sriracha & crushed pistachio sprinkle, marinated olives & almonds, baguette toasts, seasonal jam.
      $15.00
    • Pickle Plate

      Housemade pickled vegetables featuring cucumbers, carrots, cauliflower, celery, and seasonal selections.
      $9.00
    • Marinated Almonds

      Roasted in olive oil with garlic, salt, and parsley.
      $8.00
    • Marinated Olives

      Castelveltrano and Kalamata olives in olive oil, citrus and orange zest.
      $8.00
    • Seasonal Panzanella

      Crunchy ciabatta croutons, watermelon radish, roasted squash, sunchokes, fennel, arugula, mint, Boxcarr's Pondersome cheese, champagne vinaigrette reduction.
      $14.00
    • Fried Calamari

      With housemade Fresno pepper aioli.
      $15.00
    • Mported Aged Pecorino Pesto Arancini

      Lightly breaded risotto balls, Aged Pecorino, fried & served with housemade marinara.
      $12.00
    • Maryland Lump Crabcake

      Shaved fennel, arugula, grapefruit.
      $17.00
    • Signature Hoisin Brussel Sprouts

      Flash-fried, tossed in a hoisin-tamari glaze.
      $12.00
  • STARTERS

    • Fried Calamari

      Housemade Fresno pepper aioli.
      $15.00
    • Boxcarr Creamery Cheese Plate

      Local Boxcarr cheese selection, whipped Feta with drizzled honey-sriracha & crushed pistachio sprinkle, marinated olives & almonds, baguette toasts, seasonal jam.
      $15.00
    • Flash Fried Cauliflower

      A Refectory favorite! Lemon Caper Aioli.
      $11.00
    • Edamame Hummus Plate

      Veggie sticks, marinated olives, & almonds.
      $11.00
    • Imported Pecorino Pesto Arancini

      Lightly breaded risotto balls, fried & served with housemade marinara, crispy basil leaf.
      $12.00
    • Maryland Lump Crab Cake

      Chow-chow remoulade, Swiss chard, shaved apples, pickled red onion.
      $17.00
    • Signature Hoisin Brussels Sprouts

      Flash-fried, tossed in a hoisin-tamari glaze.
      $12.00
    • Seasonal Panzanella

      Crunchy ciabatta croutons, golden purple beets, carrots, kale, goat cheese, white balsamic reduction.
      $14.00
  • POULTRY, PORK, BEEF

    • Chicken Marsala

      Lightly breaded chicken, marsala wine sauce, cremini mushrooms over linguini.
      $26.00
    • Local Beef Bolognese

      First Hands Foods pasture raised beef, house-made marinara, linguine, freshly grated parmesan, crostini.
      $24.00
    • Tamari Brown Sugar Short Ribs

      Red wine braised short ribs, Purple Yam Hash, Nai Pak petite Bok Choy.
      $29.00
    • LLocal Grilled Beef Tenderloin

      Painted Hills Dry-aged Beef, Yukon gold mashers, braised cipollini, garlic roasted broccoli.
      $37.00
  • SALADS

    • Signature Kale

      Marinated kale, dried cranberry, walnuts.
    • Classic Caesar

      Romaine, parmesan, house-made croutons.
    • Garden Salad

      Organic spring mix, parmesan, tomato, cucumber, carrots.
    • Carolina Cobb

      Grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, bacon, local eggs, romaine
      $16.00
  • SOUPS & CHILI

    • Creamy Potato Leek

    • Creamy Tomato Basil

    • Spicy Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo

    • Chicken & Dumplings

    • Italian Wedding Soup

    • Award - Winning Vegan Chili

  • SEAFOOD

    • Grilled Atlantic Mahi

      Pomegranate Puttanesca, Linguini, capers, garlic.
      $32.00
    • Wild - Caught Norwegian Salmon

      Grilled salmon, sherry sage reduction, wild mushroom Gnocchi, shaved kale & brussels.
      $28.00
    • Maryland Lump Crab Cakes

      Two crab cakes, roasted heirloom carrots, shaved green apples, pickled red onion, Swiss chard salad.
      $29.00
    • Garlic Shrimp Linguini

      Gulf shrimp, arugula, grape tomatoes, shallots, garlic, olive oil, white wine, & crostini.
      $26.00
  • VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

    • Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto

      Butternut squash risotto, leeks, crimini mushrooms, pecans, ancho, garlic, onion, blue cheese sprinkle.
      $19.00
    • Pomegranate Puttanesca Linguine

      Housemade Puttanesca, Capers, garlic, onion.
      $19.00
    • Orecchiette Taleggio

      Imported Taleggio mornay, Swiss chard, green peas, tarragon, garlic
      $20.00
    • Indian Dal

      Award-winning, fragrantly spiced, slow-cooked lentil and chickpea stew, over brown rice | Baguette on request, not GF.
      $15.00

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