The Refectory Cafe

Good food and atmosphere

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

The atmosphere was welcoming and lovely! I loved the fresh flowers on the table. The food was amazing and enough for leftovers the next day. Very reasonably priced and their lemonade was amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had Eggs Benedict with Salmon served on an English Muffin. The roasted vegetables were undercooked and unseasoned. One "poached" egg was raw. The muffin was not toasted. The hollandaise sauce was fine. The wait staff were very nice and the seating outside was fine. I wouldn't return for the food.

Great job providing several vegan items. We opted to sit outside and the restaurant was super busy so we applaud their dedication to keeping all of their guests happy.

All four entrees were delicious. Shrimp and linguine was one of the best my husband had. The chicken Marsala was delicious. Key lime pie was very good. Our server was wonderful.

Wonderful dinning experience. I am celiac and had no issues with the avocado toast. Was pleasantly surprised to see gf French toast as an option (though I didn’t try it). Will definitely come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of my favorite weekend breakfast spots. Wonderful food, friendly service.

I'm pretty much a creature of habit so I have quiche and sliced tomatoes, but the folks I eat with get the avocado toast with crispy bacon, the chicken biscuit, the rise and shine breakfast, and the lemon ricotta pancakes. All outstanding meals. We do have one friend who always gets cake for breakfast.

The staff is super friendly and helpful. I love coming here for Sunday mornings.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The place was busy & seems quite popular. Excellent staff and very good food. I would go more often if I lived or worked closer to this place.

This was our first visit to the Refectory Cafe and it exceeded our expectations! We came to enjoy brunch with our daughters who go to school in the area, and also celebrate a birthday. The menu choices were plentiful and everything we ordered was amazing! We felt so well taken care of by the staff, and loved watching the teamwork and how they all served and helped each table and guest so efficiently! Our daughter even received a delicious birthday mocktail thanks to a very sweet staff member, which made her day even more special! This is our new favorite Brunch spot and we will be back! Thanks for a great experience!

Excellent food. Friendly, helpful staff. Just know that is not a typical restaurant. Order at counter, food and beverages delivered. We had no continuing service at our table for water, coffee, soft drinks, and there are no self-refill stations for anything. Must go back to the ordering counter to get more water, coffee, etc. Would go back.

Delicious food with many vegan and vegetarian options. Great service and great value for your money. First time there and will definitely go back when we're in Durham at Duke Hospital.

Really enjoyed the atmosphere and aesthetic of this place; many options in terms of seating indoor or outdoor. I got the crab burger and was not a huge fan, but I admire the craftsmanship. We had some great service, nice food, and nice vibes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Staff were helpful. I like the order up front system. Food was good. Portion size was less than expected, considering the price.

Service: 5

What a great meal! Everyone really enjoyed their food. And since we had a party of 8, I really appreciate that we could make a reservation. We took the orange dreamsicle cheesecake to go. DELICIOUS! I'd go back just for that.

Best Brunch Ever! I met a colleague here and had an incredibly delicious brunch. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a different experience for lunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5