What a cute store! We wandered in here after walking by it many times. It has a great selection of…read moregifts and clothing. The staff were really friendly. We will definitely be back!

Amazing vibes, friendly staff, the perfect place to find gifts for anyone, and absolutely don't…read moreforget about the vintage!! There's men's and women's, which most don't realize but I've gotten more than I need in cool button ups. Compared to other vintage sellers in the area, they're definitely affordable for someone on a budget that's looking for authentic vintage. Plus, it's not just stuff from the 80s and before! They've got a great selection of 90s and Y2K too for anyone looking for a "modern" vintage vibe. Oh my gosh, and don't get me started on the 1920s dresses they have....

Someone gifted me this cute bag of popcorn for Christmas…read more It didn't last the night. All gone. Deliciousssss.

The place to go if you have a sweet tooth! They are family owned and make a lot of their sweet…read moretreats in house. There is something for everyone. They have ice cream, popcorn, brownies, chocolate covered berries, Oreos and more! I had their cheesecake ice cream and it was delicious! You can sample any of their ice cream and popcorn! Service is amazing and it smells like heaven inside! Plenty of parking across the street! Check them out

My goodness. The chicken has delicious favor. It's a good portion and enough for you to make some…read morelunch. The smash burger was too cooked. We wanted to try two things and neither of us would order the actual burger again. The mushroom and onions on it were cooked perfectly. The salad was basic with no dressing- just tomatoes and cucumbers. My daughter loved the tomatoes but I wanted ranch or something. (Yes. I do know where I ordered from). Fries would be good fresh. We just ordered a bit away. We ordered door dash so can't speak to service or the noise. But it was early? So that was a plus!

Small middle eastern grocer and cafe with the best knafeh outside of Dearborn. Check out that…read morecheese pull! Highly recommend the shawarma wrap and fries, even the cole slaw was amazing. Family run and great people.

This bakery is amazing! I stopped by here on a random weekday and loved the strawberry and cream…read moremacaron and it was SO delicious I had to come back for a box! Truly, these are the most delicious macarons I've ever tasted, and I've had way too many! These have a great bite to them, slightly chewy texture and the smoothest, TASTIEST filling ever. I tried the Bridgerton themed Early Grey one to the double chocolate and black sesame, my favorites are the nutella (not too sweet but tastes heavenly) and strawberries and cream. I think everyone in the rtp should try these at least once!! I know it's going to be the hostess gift I grab whenever I visit friends from now on. They've got also a great selection of baked goods and the chocolate crThey've also got a great selection of baked goods and the chocolate croissants are perfectly flaky and delicious!ssiants are perfectly flaky and delicious!

Checked out this bakery on the way to Durham since I had it bookmarked and wanted to try out their…read moremacarons. We happen to arrive as they were taking freshly baked croissants out of the oven so we opted for one of those as well. I was impressed with both and would return if I'm in the area. I enjoyed the variety of flavors available to choose from in regards to the macrons. I selected a 6 pack and liked the birthday cake flavor and salted caramel the most. The croissant was quite delicious as well. The bakery is located downtown so you will have to find parking, that was the only inconvenient aspect of it. It wasn't busy when we arrived so I wonder if they would have more customers if it were located in a section with more foot traffic or easier parking. Overall we had a pleasant experience.

Stopped into Parker & Otis on a Saturday morning while exploring Durham, and it was absolutely…read morebustling! It's a really fun store to wander through if you enjoy browsing. They have a huge variety of items--from home goods and specialty foods to books, toys, kitchen items, and unique gifts. If you're specifically looking for locally made Durham souvenirs, there aren't a ton of local artisan items, but there are still some fun Durham-themed finds. I picked up an adorable "Meet Me in Durham" sticker that made the perfect keepsake from my summer here. Definitely worth stopping in if you're downtown and have some time to explore. Plan for a crowd on Saturday mornings, but it's part of the lively atmosphere!

Great spot for sandwiches in Durham! I got the turkey, pepper jelly, herb dip sandwich and all the…read moreflavors worked so well together. I also tried the BLT with pimento cheese but it didn't have enough pimento in my opinion. The price matches the size of the sandwiches which I appreciate. Be sure to set aside time to browse their store. It feels like being in Cracker Barrel in the best way. Lots of puzzles, cards, candles, cook books, and so much more.

This is the ONLY place we get our oysters. And their mignonette is very good! Not all are equal…read more We've been coming here for years, and the food is always fresh and delicious. They crack those oysters there and then. Lots of fresh oyster liquor. Not some dried up tasteless oyster. I never once considered waffle fries with tartar sauce. Now, it's almost an addiction. We'll typically sit at the side bar area and chat with the employees, who are always friendly and knowledgeable about what they serve. And we'll grab a beer from the nearby bar- it is a food hall, after all- and enjoy a nice meal. They have new specials based on what's good, and they always make them tasty. We love this spot. Always on our rotation.

This place never disappoints. Came here on a Sunday as a second choice but easily became one of the…read morebest meals in a long time. Plenty of seating since it's shared with all the other vendors. Being that it's in a food hall, if someone in your party doesn't particularly care of Locals, they can easily get something different. This is a huge selling point so that everyone can be happy and full. We ordered: - 4 grilled oysters - a dozen raw oysters - shrimp po boy (with generous portions of shrimp) - some huge fish, maybe snapper? - kale salad Everything about this place is so fresh. You never have to wonder how long it's sat there or if there has been enough patrons to keep the supply fresh. You know at Locals that everything is always on point. Highly recommend to anyone with a fresh seafood itch!

I found this quaint little gallery during the Third Friday Art Walk, and I was pleased to see so…read moremany different mediums (and artists) represented. I ended up purchasing a piece for my home for a great price. I'm really glad I found them.

Our family was in town for a soccer tournament, and my son wanted to find a pair of handmade…read moreearrings for his girlfriend. I found The Artisan Market at 305 while doing some search on Yelp. What a great shop! It's small, but they offer a wide variety of local-made items included pottery and jewelry. The prices are reasonable, and the staff is very friendly. The next time you're on the hunt for a special gift, or simply want to treat yourself to something special, I highly recommend you visit The Artisan Market at 305.

Such a neat find in downtown Durham! We just stopped in after seeing it nearby, but it seems like…read moreThe ZEN Succulent has quite the following on social media. A small space with a plentiful selection. Tons of reasonably priced plants, succulents, and pots. The lady working was so nice and very knowledgeable. The prices vary, but there's even a wall of little mini succulents for under $5!

The ZEN Succulent has been on my places-to-go list for as long as I can remember and I'm so happy…read moreto have finally made my way into their flagship store in downtown Durham last week. I'll start with the fact that they limit the number of people allowed to shop in the store and kindly ask people to wait their turn. I really appreciate this since the store is a little on the smaller side. They carry a variety of house plants, big and small, as well as planters/cover pots, stationary, gifts, dried flowers, and other cool items that would be great for any plant lover. The woman working was also very nice! I messaged them on Instagram a few days before I stopped by because I've been on the hunt for a peace lily and, lucky me, they had a couple in stock! I also walked away with a beautiful golden pothos (devil's ivy) because I'm a plant addict. I would say that their prices are fair and comparable to what I would normally spend on plants that I usually buy online so I'm happy. Even happier to get out of the house and to support a local Black-owned business. I didn't inspect the plants ~too~ much at the store before buying honestly (which i never recommend doing), but was really happy when I got home to see that they were in great shape and the soil was a nice aerated mix. Just needed to give the leaves a little cleaning with water and neem oil and they're shining! I have never been, but I live closer to their Raleigh location and will definitely make a point to stop by soon. Gotta keep up with my New Years goal of getting one new plant a month lol. Love this place! Definitely recommend stopping by and looking around.