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Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake - Refectory Cafe, Durham, NC

Refectory Cafe

4.8
4.8
959 Reviews
$30 and under
American
2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Established in 2005, The Refectory Cafe was the first “Green” restaurant on the Duke campus and was located at the Duke Divinity and Law Schools. Now located just 2 miles from Duke's West Campus, The award-winning Refectory Cafe continues to be the restaurant where omnivores, vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free folks happily share a table together in the same facility. Every diet classification can delight in delicious, satisfying, creative food from a common menu, while enjoying the health benefits of consuming clean food, minimally processed.

Appreciate the Award winning flavor and creativity of our Executive Chef Jake Miles & Pastry Chef Rosa Redel.

MOST RECENT AWARDS: 2023-2025
2023 #4 Independent Restaurant in the STATE (Southern Living Magazine)
TripAdvisor #1 / #2
Best Brunch
Best Wine List
Best Pie
Best Vegan
Best Vegetarian
Best Patio Dining

We look forward to serving you! You will love the food and our team!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Organic, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 9:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jake Miles
  • Catering
    Seven-days a week, Breakfast, lunch & Dinner. Comfortable casual events to full service, you design your perfect event - we will deliver!
  • Private party facilities
    Delicious & Nutritious, serving all diets, always. Cafe can be rented for private parties - indoor and outdoor experiences. Staff fully vaccinated
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Cross street
    Academy Road
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking in our private lot, right outside the front or side doors. Handicapped parking out front.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop across the street from the cafe
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Another Incredible Italian Wine Dinner

    $99.00 per person

    Feb 12, 2025 - Nov 19, 2025
    It's another incredible experience with amazing dishes created by Chef Jake Miles and Pastry Chef Rosa Redel. Laurence Vuelta, Sunrise Wines, is always entertaining and extremely knowledgeable of the beautiful boutique wines from Italy. It is always a night to remember with a fun mixer to kick off the party.
    Another Incredible Italian Wine Dinner Photo

What 959 people are saying

Refectory Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Healthy

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Neighborhood gem

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    American

  • Durham

    Best Value

  • Durham

    Great for brunch

  • Durham

    Healthy

  • Durham

    Neighborhood gem

  • Durham

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Refectory Cafe is celebrated for its "delicious food" and "outstanding wait staff," offering a welcoming atmosphere perfect for reconnecting with friends. It shines with a diverse menu catering to various dietary needs, including gluten-free and vegan options. Patrons appreciate the "excellent service" and the option to make reservations, making it a "go-to place" for brunch and beyond.

959 Reviews
  1. Brenda

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the delicious eggs benedict with smoked salmon, potatoes and veggies. $19 Good value. The potted roses and azaleas were beautiful.

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  2. Mike

    Raleigh24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Go to restaurant for food quality, service, and value!

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  3. Frankie

    Raleigh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not only is the food delicious, but the atmosphere is perfect to reconnect with old friends, and make new ones! Thank you, REFECTORY!!!!

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  4. Sue

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for breakfast. As always, the service and the food were excellent

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  5. Cindy

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, outstanding wait staff. Selections are especially great if you want brunch options. Highly recommend!

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  6. Carol

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The arefrectory Cafe is my choice place to dine. The wait staff are excellent. The food is delicious and it is o e of those rare places that I trust because I have Celiac and must have not just gluten-free but my food cannot be cross contaminated with gluten. It is also one of the rare restaurants that offer a large selection of gluten-free choices, not just soup & salad. We have dined there many times and this will continue to be my favourite venue!

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  7. Sonia

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    When we arrived, we were welcomed with a smile. We made reservations, so our table was set and personalized with our name on the table tag. The food was amazing; fresh and tasted homemade -- seriously delicious! The menu included many vegan options, which was great for my family. We have meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans. We each had many options to choose from. We were there from out of town. I would definitely come back.

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  8. Andrea VIP

    Raleigh34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great experience with our server Cassie. Food was scrumptious. Don’t miss the amazing red velvet chocolate cake.

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  9. Kristin VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will definitely be back! What a pleasant dining experience 😊

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  10. Paul

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While visiting our son and his family, we had an excellent experience at The Refectory. Food and service were exceptional. We will definitely be back! Eric was our server and was one of the best restaurant staff members we have ever encountered!
    Refectory CafeResponded on March 2, 2025
    Thank you Paul! There is nothing that makes our day more than delighting our guests. We appreciate the awesome review and look forward to serving you again soon! Laura Hall

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FAQs

Refectory Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 908-6798.

Refectory Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 959 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Refectory Cafe

2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Academy Road
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 9:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Organic, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking in our private lot, right outside the front or side doors. Handicapped parking out front.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop across the street from the cafe
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jake Miles
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Seven-days a week, Breakfast, lunch & Dinner. Comfortable casual events to full service, you design your perfect event - we will deliver!
  • Private party facilities
    Delicious & Nutritious, serving all diets, always. Cafe can be rented for private parties - indoor and outdoor experiences. Staff fully vaccinated
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