Refectory Cafe

1100 E 55th St, Chicago - 60615
100 reviews
Cafeteria Tacos
(773) 256-0702

the woman taking orders was friendly, the cook seemed upset that he had to make something different:There were two of us, one of us ordered a jerk burger and the other one ordered a turkey burger. They were not aware that there was no more turkey in the kitchen, so after making us wait about 30 minutes and after 5 or 6 groups got their food before us she came up and told us that there was no turkey and that the only substitutes were impossible burger or regular beef.I decided to try the impossible burger because I've cooked one before for myself and I didn't mind it. Not only did it take another 10 minutes for a total of 30 minutes to finally get our food after several more people started getting theirs ahead of us, but my burger was burnt to a crisp and the buns were burnt and charred so the entire thing tasted like charcoal. I had to leave the bread and eat around the burnt patty.It's basically very cheap cafeteria food, cheap supplies, cheap ingredients and the kitchen didn't look like anyone cares about it. Unfortunately, like all cafeterias that cut corners with their food, they automatically offer a mound of greasy fries which wasn't that great either.The environment is very drab, dark and depressing. I gave it a chance hoping for better, but I left feeling hungry and we went to the Porka place down the street (to find out their food is spectacular) and I felt like I wasted my money here, it's upsetting. If you don't mind cheap charcoal burgers for double what they're worth, you'll have a great time here. I didn't.

Wonderful, fresh enjoyable food. Excellent service.

haven’t been here, but i have however been to a starbucks nearby and it was excellent !

I really enjoy the breakfast sandwiches from here, the bacon baby especially. I just wish they were open more so I could get more food!

Huge sandwiches. They stop serving breakfast menu items at 11 so not the best brunch spot

I really love the quality and quantity of the food! Sometimes my Burrito serves as lunch and dinner for just around $11 that's pretty good!

This was not a win for us. Super sweet staff. The Bibimbap was great. The BLT+egg bagel was burnt. Not a little but just black on one side. Beverage choice minimal and bakery items are prepackaged squished looking items. Hours on door didn’t match online info.

This is a great place for a quick meal. The food is fantastic. I have been here many times for both breakfast and lunch and never been disappointed. Great food, great prices and great people.

Incredible food with super friendly kitchen staff. Burrito el fresco is to to die for.

Very friendly staff and fresh food made to order!