This is one of my favorite thrift stores! They especially have a wonderful and well organized…read morecollection of books. My husband has also enjoyed their movie selection. I've had great luck with the housewares- most recently getting an air fryer and a rice cooker and a set of sheets, still in the new packaging. Their prices are very fair, and I feel like they really want to move inventory, which is how it should be. The staff is always friendly and the music they play is excellent. I love spending an hour or so browsing here.

I really wanted to like the store more. We went shopping and went to the scrap exchange first, that…read morewas a really cool experience and while I didn't purchase anything there, I will definitely go back when I am in more of a creative mindset. This store had a similar vibe, but I feel that the pricing missed the mark. The clothes were arranged by type and then by color. Everything that I picked up seemed to be a little bit more than I would normally pay at a thrift store. And I love looking at the book section, but they wanted two dollars for paperback books. Not even trade paper backs, just regular small paper backs. I would give it another try since the vibe was good, but I was pretty unimpressed this time around.

What a fantastic place for all things gifts. You can find cards, teas, candles, kitchenware,…read morejewelry, books.... so many different types of surprisingly fun items at this place. I love how everything sold here is fair trade and I also love the unique card options as well. I even bought the sweet "Nothing will replace your loss... but I'll be here for you, today, tomorrow, all the days to come" what a beautiful message! I plan on gifting this card to a friend who lost his mom recently. It's the perfect something to day you care when you really don't know what to give. Parking is ample in the lot right on the side of the shop, although getting in and out of the lot isn't as easy as the driveway is tucked away and you can easily miss it. I do often forget about this place but absolutely love strolling in here when I'm running random errands at the businesses nearby.

Excellent gift items. Friendly staff. Yummy chocolates & teas selections. Lots of beautiful & fun…read morecards to choose from.

Love this place! I discovered this quite by accident over a year ago when I had a house listed for…read moresale near there. This was before it was discovered by everyone and it wasn't so busy. Now there are security people directing traffic, though I've always found a place to park. I go way out of my way to go here since I drive over from Chapel Hill. I come for the produce, a gordita, fresh squeezed orange juice, and fruit slices with lime juice and chili powder. Plus the atmosphere. The flea market is typical cheap flea market stuff, as far as I can tell. But the food and the friendliness is something else. I have my favorite vendors. Last week I bought a case of oranges for $18 and a flat of avocados for $23, and thought the prices were good. (We fight over avocados in my house.) Sometimes, when I spend a lot, the vendor checking me out will slip in another veg or piece of fruit. You won't see that very many places. The pineapples are better and cheaper than elsewhere. If you are looking for organic, this is not the place to go. As I drive up, I start salivating for the gordita or sopes that are made by hand. The mother of one of the owners stands there making them; I watch mesmerized. They already know that I want the bean only, no meat. Then I load it up with all the condiments out on a table: 3 different salsas, sliced cukes, radishes, cilantro, pico de gallo, and more. It is a community gathering place, you'll hear mostly Spanish, you will definitely feel welcome and want to come back. PS From here, go to Le Ming's to buy Asian food, then you are stocked up for the week.

I love tacos who doesn't right, well if you want to try something really authentic this is the…read moreplace that you need to go, i love food and i like to try different type/styles/techniques when comes to food so I will try anything at least once, (if you are picky then this is not a place for you) I think this place is one of the best places where you can have good tacos, i live in Raleigh and when it come to tacos I drive all the way to Durham for tacos, in my personal opinion there are not really good tacos in Raleigh or around Raleigh other then this place, don't get me wrong i eat tacos in Raleigh once in a while if I can't come here but they are not good like this ones. So if you want to have some good tacos, churros, crepés, chicharrones you need to visit this place. For tacos i go to Taqueria Allende , for crepés Mike's Ice Cream, chicharrones I don't know the name but you will see them in the entrance, for churros. If you decide to go let me know what you think.

Great place to buy party favors. I had to shop for a group retreat and was completely at a loss for…read morewhat to purchase for goodie bags. Found a bunch of goods that I never would have expected to be a dollar for the quantity, here, such as 5-packs of bubbles or 8-packs of tiny candles. Candy and Halloween/other holiday goods are also super cheap. Pretty much everything here is dirt cheap! Really appreciate how even though all items are a dollar, they still remain a great value for the price. Customer service is also friendly.

it was okay, everything was $1.25-5.00, but most of the shelfs were empty; the makeup isles had no…read morelipgloss whatsoever so ever and a little amount of decent makeup. there was no AC or working air whatsoever, nice employees tho!! and nice customers. the things i got were amazing quality, i got a salt LED lamp and its perfect. definitely recommend this place if ur on a budget or just looking for cheap things in general and have kids.

When I first moved to Durham (3.5 years ago now!), Brightleaf Square was one of the first areas…read morethat was pointed out to me. It truly is a picturesque area, albeit small, with industrial, brick buildings, hanging lights and perfect patio seating for the summer. Brightleaf Square offers a balanced mix of restaurants to retails shops, although I can only vouch for The Little Dipper (I have also been to Satisfaction, and can't recommend a re-visit). Brightleaf Square also offers a seafood market and Clouds Brewery is coming in June 2016, perfect timing for Brightleaf's Summer Music Series! The Music Series runs the length of the summer and occurs every Friday from 7-9pm in the courtyard. Lawn chairs are welcome but no outside food, drinks or coolers (they want you to support local business). The old tobacco warehouse now houses ten local businesses including Indio (a gifts and goods shop with arts and crafts classes), School Kids Records (a vinyl shop with an even bigger supply of CD's) and Vert & Vogue (fashionable clothing store). In addition, you'll find a salon, framing shop and a financial advisor on site. While Brightleaf Square is small, it's iconic to Downtown Durham and definitely worth a walkthrough!

Brightleaf Square is a quaint retail development located in the center of the Brightleaf…read moreneighborhood in downtown Durham. I'd call it a "shopping center," but it's not like a typical suburban shopping center. The development consists of two repurposed brick warehouses, originally built in 1904, that used to store bright leaf tobacco (that's where the name comes from). So, Brightleaf Square looks and feels historic, and that's what makes it charming. That said, the development is kind of small and there's not that much here. If you want to walk across the street to, say, Rose's or Jeni's, then yes, the neighborhood (also known as the Brightleaf District) has more to offer. I highly recommend Rose's, by the way, for their ramen and ice cream sandwiches. Strictly speaking, within the square, Emmy Squared Pizza is terrific for their Detroit-style pizza. It's among the best deep-dish pizza anywhere, in my opinion. There's also Clouds Brewing, which is a craft brewery and restaurant. Other businesses are local/boutique shops, such as Bull City Art & Frame Company and Mill & Meadow Stationery Shop, and private offices. The brick/stone walkway, old-fashioned lamp posts, string lights, trees, benches, and early-1900s buildings can make for a fun, whimsical stroll with friends and family before or after lunch or dinner. It's also a good date spot, especially if you incorporate the larger neighborhood (e.g., pizza at Emmy Squared followed by ice cream sandwiches at Rose's). For parking, I suggest parking in the surface lot at the corner of W Main St and S Gregson St. You can enter the lot from either of those streets. Pay attention to signs as you may have to pay during certain days and times. Fun fact: Durham's infamous "Can Opener Bridge" is located on the south end of Brightleaf Square. If you don't know what I'm talking about, check out the bridge's Wikipedia page here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk_Southern%E2%80%93Gregson_Street_Overpass Also, watch some of the videos on this YouTube channel to see the Can Opener in action: https://www.youtube.com/@11foot8plus8 The camera that captures those videos is mounted on one of the buildings at Brightleaf Square.

Holy home goods section, Batman! I could have stocked my entire house with this one store…read more Discounted discount frames? Check. Bottle openers? Check. Accent chairs, ottomans, wooden spoons, novelty mugs written in Comic Sans? Check, check, check, check! This is by far the largest home goods section I've ever seen in a TJ Maxx, and it doesn't detract from the rest of the store. The women's clothing and designer markdowns were still well-sized, and there were the usual gift sections and add-ons (chocolate, novelty wine bottle sleeves, etc). The employees weren't particularly friendly, but they were efficient. Note: this location isn't terribly easy to access--there's only one primary entrance to the strip mall. I believe the only way in is to follow Garrett up through the intersection. Be sure to map it before you go!

Multiple designer brands on a budget ! Selections (Dresses, jeans & Handbags) were plentiful in…read morewomen & women.

Dear Food Lion I can't decide what I like best about you:…read more1. The people 2. The normal food prices ( i.e. Low and affordable) 3. The great and fresh selection of leafy greens 4. The awesome variety-- my favorite ipa beers including Bell's Plus you are clean and tidy! Never change! Xoxoxo

Seems like a local store. I was touring the area and I stopped in to find a quick sandwich…read more Prepared food was limited but I was able to find a decently made sandwich and a drink. Store had self-check out and I was in and out in a flash. Plenty of parking.

Service as only as good as the student you get which is just ok. I get it so no stars off...Who…read morewants to work in a high volume bookstore like Duke's bookstore? Selection is way better than my Alma mater's bookstore... I went to University of San Francisco...My brother went to Duke...So yeah I get to wear their gear with shame :) and shop in a huge bookstore. I bought 3 hats solely for golf and a long sleeve shirt...I have a ton of other Duke gear. My only grip is. Ike being a provider which sucks since Nike fits like crap on me...what man is slim fit!!! LOL! I get being fit but almost all brands I buy such as Adidas, KUIU, Champion, Ralph Lauren, etc...XL fits but Nike you need to size up if not1.5x...NO to Nike. Value wise, you will find some Deals but I am all about instant gratification. The prices are high but they offer Lululemon, Champion, Cutter and buck so you will find something that fits your budget and needs. I love blue so Duke has it over my schools colors which is Green and Gold (ugh). Worth visiting the bookstore even if you are not a student or Alumni...You can always walk around the campus which is also beautiful.

Excellent selection of all things Duke Univ. From individual schools...business, law, etc. you can…read morefind just the swag you need. Snacks, merch, textbooks, etc. This store on the grounds near the chapel has it all. Excellent customer service, two floors for perusing and merch is priced affordably.

The Durham Scrap Exchange is truly a marvel. So many odds and ends, and I found exactly what I…read moreneeded. Made me think of the Room of Requirement in HP (not a fan of the series anymore but the world building is still something short of a miracle). A dangerous place for a rapidly emptying wallet and endless ideation. Service was good, and the atmosphere/setting was chaotic but wonderful.

Visitee this location while on a trip - what a cool place. Easy parking to find. The exchange is so…read moreneat and literally has everything you can think of for crafting. The materials were very organized and reasonably priced. I grabbed some decorations, raw materials and books for $6.00. I also loved the gift shop and their making space!

My visit here is just a reminder that I do not care much for Dollar General stores. My visit here…read morewas slightly better than I would have anticipated it to be. This particular store seemed a little more organized and somewhat cleaner than most other Dollar Generals I have visited, but as pointed out by another reviewer, it is still a bit cluttered. I cannot agree with the assessment of a friendly staff as that was not my experience. The staff was matter of fact, all business, not particularly chummy or outwardly friendly.

The staff here is just horrible, I just left there minutes ago and just had the worst customer…read moreservice experience I believe I have ever had anywhere. The cashier who initially rang up my order forgot to use my coupon initially and looked at me like I was crazy when I asked her if she could ring me up again so I could use the coupon that I came there to use. She proceeded to dump my bagged items on the other counter and called another worker from the back to ring my order up. When the second lady came from the back room she asked what was going on, both ladies began talking about me in a negative way because I was using coupons. They were talking about me as if I was not standing there right in front of them. Just plain rude!!! As the second cashier rang up my order, she began to scrutinize every coupon telling me that I couldn't use a coupon for dove soap when she failed to look to see that I actually did have the correct product. When I told her it was the correct product she looked at the product, let out a big sigh, rolled her eyes at me and scanned the coupon. She never said a word to me other than "this is the wrong product" after I paid for my product, she very firmly handed me my receipt and turned away from me never saying "thank you", " have a nice day", or anything. I thanked her and she never said anything to me. This was just an awful experience as I shop here once in a while only because it's close to my job. I will never shop here again, they just lost a great customer.... For the Manager: I would highly recommend customer service training for your staff. No customer should EVER have to experience what I had to experience today at this Dollar General!