Business Hours:
| Sunday: | 09:00am to 03:00pm |
| Monday: | 08:00am to 08:00pm |
| Tuesday: | 08:00am to 08:00pm |
| Wednesday: | 08:00am to 08:00pm |
| Thursday: | 08:00am to 08:00pm |
| Friday: | 08:00am to 09:00pm |
| Saturday: | 09:00am to 03:00pm |
American Restaurants:
Nuvotaco Restaurants/Food & Dining in Durham, NC 2512 University Drive
- Nana's Restaurant Restaurants/Food & Dining in Durham, NC
2514 University Dr Ste 104
- Hardee's Restaurants/Food & Dining in Durham, NC
2721 Chapel Hill Rd
Souly Vegan Cafe Soul Food Restaurants in Durham, NC 4125 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd
- Mc Donalds Ccvc Restaurants/Food & Dining in Durham, NC
3117 Tower Blvd
- The Original Q Shack Restaurants/Food & Dining in Durham, NC
2510 University Dr
The Refectory Cafe Service List
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Brunch
Eggs, Pancakes, and More
Challah Cinnamon French Toast
House-made Challah, fruit garnish, maple syrup & powdered sugar
- Vegetarian
$13.00 Rise & Shine Breakfast*
Two local, cage-free eggs your way, choice of applewood smoked bacon, turkey or pork sausage; side of potatoes, sautéed veggies or cheesy grits; choice of toast
$14.00 Signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Fresh fruit garnish, 100% Maple Syrup
- Vegetarian
$13.00 "Which Came First?" Breakfast*
Two local, cage-free eggs your way, buttermilk fried chicken & toast or biscuit
$14.00 Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict*
Toasted English muffin, smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, sautéed veggies, potatoes
$15.00 Huevos Rancheros*
Tostadas, weekly meat selection, two local, cage-free eggs your way, sweet & spicy black beans, crema, pico de gallo; Can be modified to fit vegan & gluten-free diets!
$15.00 Signature Baked Oatmeal
Whole oats, local, cage-free eggs, milk & fruit
$4.50 $5.50 Signature Cheesy Grits
Real "low country" deliciousness
$4.00 $5.00
Sandwiches
Smoked Salmon Avocado Open-Face Sandwich
Tomato, red onion, fresh avocado spread, 9th St 7-Grain bread
$10.00 Bacon Avocado Open-Face Sandwich
Tomato, red onion, fresh avocado spread, 9th St 7-Grain bread
$9.00 Fresh, Local Eggs & Avocado
Two local, cage-free eggs your way, tomatoes, fresh avocado spread & microgreens on toasted 9th St Bakery 7-Grain bread
$10.00 Short Rib French Dip
Slow-cooked short ribs, Havarti, toasted roll with chips, fries or sweet potato fries
$15.00
Salads
Add a protein; grilled or blackened: Salmon - $10; Shrimp - $8; Chicken - $7
Fruit Cup***
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
$5.00 Signature Miso-Ginger Kale Salad***
walnuts, dried cranberries
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
$5.00 Garden Salad***
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
$5.00 $8.00 Caesar Salad
$8.00 Carolina Cobb***
Grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, egg, blue cheese, avocado, tomato, champagne vinaigrette
$14.00 Greek Salad***
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini, red onions, feta, Kalamata olives & balsamic vinaigrette
- Vegetarian
$12.00
Soups
Signature Tomato Basil
- Vegetarian
Creamy Potato Leek***
- Vegetarian
Signature Vegan Chili***
- Vegan
Roasted Butternut Squash***
- Vegan
Spicy Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Smoothies & Cold-Pressed Juices
Green Machine
Kale, spinach, apple & avocado
$6.00 Fresh Strawberry
Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, 2% milk & strawberries
$6.00 Cold-Pressed Juice
Check the beverage cooler for the latest blends!
$5.00
Specials
please see our specials board for your choice of
Breakfast Burritos
Meat or Vegetarian Omelet
House-Made Meat
Vegetarian Quiche
Breakfast
Eggs, Pancakes, and More
Fried Chicken & Cheddar Biscuit
Fresh house-made biscuit! (Flour not bleached or bromated
$7.00 Make-Your-Own Egg Sandwich*
Two local, cage-free eggs your way and 3 of your favorite ingredients on your choice of toast (Go Low Carb with no bread to make a scrambled egg bowl)
$8.00 Make-Your-Own Omelet
It's your day! Choose 3 favorite ingredients, Three local eggs
$13.00 Rise & Shine Breakfast*
Two local, cage-free eggs your way, choice of applewood smoked bacon, turkey or pork sausage; side of potatoes, sautéed veggies or cheesy grits; choice of toast
$14.00 Huevos Rancheros*
Tostadas, weekly meat selection, two local, cage-free eggs your way, sweet & spicy black beans, crema, pico de gallo; Can be modified to fit vegan & gluten-free diets!
$15.00 "Which Came First?" Breakfast*
Two local, cage-free eggs your way, buttermilk fried all-natural chicken & toast or biscuit
$14.00 Vegetarian or Meat Quiche
Local, cage-free eggs in a delicate, house-made crust, delicious veggie & meat ingredients change weekly!
- Vegetarian
$10.00 Tofu Scramble***
"Scrambled" tofu, red onion, broccoli, grape tomatoes, turmeric & lemon
- Vegan
$12.00 Breakfast Burrito
Three Scrambled, local, cage-free eggs, avocado, cheddar, tomato, side of pico de gallo
$10.00 Challah Cinnamon French Toast
House-made Challah, fruit garnish, 100% Maple Syrup & powdered sugar
- Vegetarian
$13.00 Vegan Pancakes
Coconut milk & spices make these amazing!
- Vegan
$14.00 Signature Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Fresh fruit garnish, 100% Maple Syrup
- Vegetarian
$13.00
Open-Faced Sandwiches
Fresh, Local Eggs & Avocado*
Two local, cage-free eggs your way, fresh avocado spread, tomato & arugula on toasted 9th St Bakery 7-Grain bread
$10.00 Smoked Salmon Avocado
Smoked salmon, fresh avocado spread, tomato & red onion on toasted 9 th St Bakery 7-Grain bread
$10.00 Crispy Bacon Avocado
Applewood bacon, fresh avocado spread, tomato & red onion on toasted 9th St Bakery 7-Grain bread
$9.00 Vegan Pico & Avocado
Fresh avocado spread, arugula & house-made pico de gallo on toasted 9th St Bakery 7-Grain bread
$8.00 Peanut Butter, Banana & Honey
On toasted 9th St Bakery 7-Grain bread
- Vegetarian
$7.00
Sides
Cheesy Grits***
$3.50 $4.50 Two Local, Cage-Free Eggs Your Way* ***
$3.50 Applewood Smoked Bacon***
$4.00 Turkey or Pork Sausage***
$4.00 Breakfast Potatoes
- Vegan
$4.00 Toast***
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
$2.00 Biscuit
- Vegetarian
$2.00 Seasonal Fruit or Vegetable Salad***
- Vegan
$5.00 Signature Baked Oatmeal
$4.00 $5.00
Smoothies & Cold-Pressed Juices
Green Machine
Kale, spinach, apple & avocado
$6.00 Fresh Strawberry
Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, 2% milk & strawberries
$6.00 Cold-Pressed Juice
Check the beverage cooler for the latest blends!
$5.00
Kids Stuff
Halcyon Special
Scrambled eggs, bacon & toast
$6.00 Banana Nutella Sandwich
$6.00 One Lemon Ricotta Pancake
$6.00
Lunch
Spectacular Salads
Dressings: Ranch, Blue Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Caesar & Honey Mustard (All dressings are Gluten Friendly)
Signature Miso-Ginger Marinated Kale***
- Vegan
$4.00 Garden***
- Vegan
$4.00 $7.00 Classic Caesar
Add Protein, Grilled or Blackened
$7.00 Salmon
$10.00 All Natural Chicken
$7.00 Shrimp
$8.00 Spicy Shrimp Salad***
Shredded lettuce, fresh avocado slices, pico de gallo & lime
$12.00 Substitute Salmon*
$16.00 Greek Salad***
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini, red onions, feta, Kalamata olives & balsamic vinaigrette
- Vegetarian
$12.00 Fried Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, avocado, local, cage-free eggs, roasted corn
$14.00 Carolina Cobb Salad***
Grilled natural chicken, blue cheese, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, local, cage-free eggs
$14.00 Grilled Salmon Salad* ***
Grilled salmon, arugula, fennel & green apple with champagne vinaigrette
- Dairy Free
$16.00 Tuna Salad***
House-made tuna salad over local, organic mixed greens, tomatoes & cucumbers
- Dairy Free
$12.00 BLT Salad***
Chopped applewood smoked bacon, lettuce & tomato
- Dairy Free
$10.00
Soups
Signature Tomato Basil
- Vegetarian
Creamy Potato Leek***
- Vegetarian
Signature Vegan Chili***
- Vegan
Chicken & Dumplings
Spicy Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Butternut Squash***
- Vegan
- Dairy Free
House-Made Burgers
served with house-made chips, sweet or white potato fries
House Ground Tenderloin Beef Burger*
lettuce, tomato, red onion
$13.00 Salmon Burger
Avocado, cilantro, house made pickles, spicy hoisin mayo
$13.00 Veggie Burger^
A healthy blend of ground veggies, lettuce, tomato, red onion
$11.00 Black Bean Burger
Spinach, pickled red onion, wheat bun, vegan cashew aioli
- Vegan
$11.00 Crab Cake Burger
avocado, house-made cole slaw, sriracha aioli, brioche bun
$14.00
Specialties of the House
Shrimp Linguine
Sauteed shrimp, arugula, grape tomatoes, shallots, garlic, olive oil, white wine, served with crostini
$13.00 Chili Three-Way
Award-winning vegan chili, linguine with shredded cheddar
$13.00 Chicken, Shrimp, Veggie or Beef Tacos
Shredded lettuce, avocado slices, pico de gallo, Gluten friendly corn tortillas, lime wedge
$10.00 Indian Dal***
Fragrantly spiced, slow-cooked lentil stew, brown rice, naan and a kale or garden salad (Naan is not vegan, vegan bread: pita, 9th St Rye or 7-Grain; Imagine That Gluten Friendly bread $1)
- Vegan
- Dairy Free
$13.00
Sandwiches
served with house-made chips, local sweet or white potato fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss, cheddar, avocado spread, sriracha aioli on ciabatta bread
$13.00 Classic Club Sandwich
Boar's Head turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, on your choice of toasted bread
$13.00 North Carolina Shrimp Po' Boy
battered shrimp, spicy remoulade, lettuce, tomato, house-made slaw on a toasted roll
$13.00 Short Rib French Dip au Jus
Slow-cooked boneless short ribs, Harvarti, toasted roll, au jus. Go low-carb with fresh spinach!
$15.00 NY Turkey Reuben
All Natural turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss, Russian dressing on grilled 9 th St Bakery rye bread
$12.00 Classic BLT
All Natural applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, on your choice of toasted bread
$10.00 Grilled Cheese
Cheddar & Monterey Jack on sourdough
$9.00 Vegan Grilled Cheese
$10.00 Short Rib Sliders
Slow-cooked short ribs, chipotle beer sauce, goat cheese, spinach (Go low-carb with no bun)
$10.00 Tuna Melt
House-made tuna salad, tomatoes, cheddar, sourdough bread
$12.00
Dinner
Starters
Hoisin Brussels Sprouts**
Flash-fried, tossed in a hoisin-tamari glaze
- Vegan
- Dairy Free
- Vegetarian
$12.00 Seared Yellow Fin Tuna** ***
Wasabi aioli, daikon carrot slaw with ginger and lime
$12.00 Flash-Fried Cauliflower Florets**
Lemon-caper aioli, grilled lemon
- Dairy Free
- Vegetarian
$10.00 Calamari**
Buttermilk fried with house-made marinara
$13.00 Fried Green Tomatoes**
with chow chow remoulade
$6.00 Roasted Beet Tartare** ***
Avocado, riced cauliflower, toasted caraway & mustard seeds, and a tomato-grapefruit-mint salad
- Vegan
- Dairy Free
$15.00 Maryland Lump Crab Cake**
with house-made remoulade
$12.00
Vegetarian & Vegan
Quinoa & White Bean Croquette** ***
With piquillo pepper romesco & fried leeks, garlic sautéed Tuscan kale, roasted kabocha squash
- Vegan
- Dairy Free
- Vegetarian
$18.00 Award-Winning Dal Mahkani** ***
Slow cooked lentil & chickpea stew, brown rice, naan (naan is not vegan, Imagine That Gluten Friendly bread $1; Vegan bread choice: pita, 9th St Rye or 7-Grain)
- Vegan
- Dairy Free
- Vegetarian
$18.00 Mushroom Bolognese**
Sautéed, ground shiitake & cremini mushrooms in our house-made marinara sauce, linguine, crostini
- Vegan
- Dairy Free
- Vegetarian
$21.00
Seafood
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon Orzo**
Lemon-orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, grilled asparagus, grilled lemon
$25.00 Fresh Local Seared Grouper** ***
Curried cauliflower, coconut puree, mango cilantro relish (Vegan: Sub Tofu)
- Dairy Free
$26.00 Maryland Lump Crab Cakes**
Two crab cakes with local mashed potatoes and the chef's veggie of the day
- Dairy Free
$24.00 Garlic Shrimp Linguine
Arugula, grape tomatoes, shallots, garlic, olive oil, white wine, served with crostini
$19.00
Salads
Signature Miso-Ginger Marinated Kale** ***
Massaged, marinated kale, dried cranberry, walnut
- Dairy Free
- Vegetarian
$5.00 $9.00 Classic Caesar**
Romaine, parmesan, house-made croutons
$5.00 $9.00 Fresh Garden** ***
Organic spring mix, parmesan, tomato, cucumber
- Vegetarian
$5.00 $8.00 Carolina Cobb** ***
Grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, bacon, local eggs, romaine; add protein to any salad, grilled or blackened
$15.00
Soups
$4 / $8
Signature Vegan Chili** ***
- Vegan
Potato Leek** ***
- Vegetarian
Creamy Tomato Basil**
- Vegetarian
Butternut Squash***
- Vegan
- Dairy Free
Spicy Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo**
Chicken & Dumplings**
Poultry & Pork
Chicken Marsala**
Breaded, non-GMO, antibiotic free chicken, marsala wine sauce, cremini mushrooms, penne pasta
$22.00 Roasted Duck Breast** ***
Mixed wild mushroom and leek risotto, Piave cheese, Black pepper sherry drizzle
- Dairy Free
$24.00 Local Pan Seared Thick Cut Pork Chop** ***
Rosemary and garlic roasted butternut squash and Brussels Sprouts hash, apple chutney
- Dairy Free
$24.00
Beef
Beef Bolognese**
House-made marinara over linguine
$22.00 Cherry Braised Beef Short Rib** ***
Montepulciano cherry sauce, garlic sautéed Tuscan kale, crispy Anson Mills grit cakes
- Dairy Free
$24.00 Beef Tenderloin** ***
Mashed potatoes, haricot verts, Syrah blackberry reduction
$30.00
