Such a fun, cute local business! We came here for the pumpkin patch, and had a great time walking around. Lots of produce for purchase. Friendly service. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Perkins Orchard - Perkins Orchard - Farmers Market Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Dashed in during the rain for NC strawberries . The rain means no picking so I got the California strawbs, along with a beautiful tomato for BLT's & onion for my chicken curry dish this weekend. Peaches are coming next week!!! The owner was friendly and very helpful. Will return soon. A real neighborhood treasure. read more

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This is one of the best deals in town! I love that you can fill a bag with whatever you want AND get a free item every time! The produce is fresh and reliable and the owner is super enthusiastic and helpful. We loved hearing about the history of the store the first time we came. I have been back so many times since! read more

Everyone should be grocery shopping here. $25 produce bags plus a free item are a good deal. This place is amazing and locally owned and operated. I feel cared for when I get produce from here and they don't mind me overfilling my produce bag. Eggs, cheeses, local and seasonal produce, and ready-made items always have my food and skin on 10/10. I come here every week. read more

I've been to Perkins for the fill-your-own bag special! The produce is delicious, the staff is knowledgeable and the facility is clean. I strongly recommend! read more

Love this place! Great produce! I always have a unique experience each time I visit. Service is always great!

Perkins Orchard has a great selection of produce! I enjoyed my first visit there on Sunday, and I look forward to going back to support a local business. I ate my first peach from there this morning, and it was awesome! read more

Perkins Orchard - Farmers Market Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Owner Donovan and his staff are wonderful. The produce is top quality and the freebies are appreciated. I've been a customer for 5+ years now. read more

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The selection of vegetables, meat, eggs, cheese and apples were crazy good! Hearing how this orchard started is incredible! The people working were very very friendly and helpful! Will definitely be going back! read more

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I'm a fan of Perkins! I think the $25 bag deal is the way to go. You can fill up your bag and select one of the free items they have going that week to accompany your bag. They have a good variety of produce and all the employees were friendly when I was in. I see a lot of folks mentioning price, but of course you could get quite a few things cheaper at the grocery store, but who knows how far it's travelled to hit those shelves. I appreciate how the owner here prioritizes local farms and supporting local businesses. The pumpkin wagon deal is probably the best deal they have all year. Those fancy pumpkins are expensive everywhere and if you need a bunch of them Perkins is the spot to go! read more

The vegetables and fruit are amazingly good!!! Going to pick up blueberries here today they have great prices

I love this Market, I come from Raleigh just to get this fresh fruit and vegetables. The service is wonderful and truly love supporting this local market. Donavan is has such a wonderful spirit and is personable with his guest. I haven't bought fruit or vegetables from nowhere since i found this market. Sheila B. read more

I simply can't say enough great things about Perkins Orchard. There is such a large variety of produce to choose from and of course they change sometimes mostly depending on what is in season but it's always fresh and delicious. Our go to is the $25 grab bag deal where you fill it with your choice of items and they really mean fill it if you don't they will ask if you want to grab more. They also give you a free item and normally there are three choices to pick from. We normally pick the 12ct of farm fresh eggs. They are definitely trying to ensure you get the most bang for your buck. The property is absolutely beautiful especially during the fall when all the pumpkins come out. In the summer they sell homemade popsicles and sorbet that is so freaking delicious. They also sell other local products so make sure to stop in the little store to look around. The true gold is Donovan and his staff who are absolutely top tier. Our first time in Donovan gave us a beautiful passionate speech about his grandfather and how Perkins has became one of the oldest and largest privately owned produce markets in NC. Now when we come in we are recognized by staff as regulars and always greeted with a friendly smile. Truly feels like family. We love supporting local businesses and black owned businesses but we especially love supporting Donovan and his mission. read more

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Wow. What a great place to go. Beautiful grounds and great prices. They have a lot of fresh foods. They also work with many other local people. Try this place out. They gave us a nice tour of the place. Bring your whole family read more

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This place is a hidden gem! I am so impressed with Donavan and his extremely hard work and dedication to carry on his Grandfather's legacy! What you will find here is the best and freshest vegetables around, at affordable prices! I will go there instead of the Farmers Market! Give it a try, they are open 7 days a week!!! You will not be disappointed!! read more

If you're in the Triangle, visiting Perkins Orchard is an absolute must. They offer the freshest produce, unbeatable deals, and the kind of friendly service that makes you feel right at home. Supporting local has never felt so good--especially when the owner is right there, greeting guests and working hard to feed the Durham community. Truly, Perkins is one of my favorite things about living in the triangle. It's more than a fruit stand--it's a local treasure. read more

I appreciate the produce but prices are high and the employee was rude in the way she spoke to me. I expressed a concern and I was told "to respect the owner". I was not complaining just expressing something I was confused about and how I could correct myself for next time. Walked away feeling about 1 foot tall - to be a community promoted establishment, the customer service to develop relationships with the community is lacking. read more

Owner is very informative, told me the history of his business. Great apples. I'll be back.

We need more local produce stands like this around! What a gem to find! The owner explained his family's history and was very kind and generous. You get a big bang for your buck! read more

Convenient with being 5 minutes away! Know Alex and his grandmother for years. Fun to see how PO has expanded! read more

Perkins Orchard - Perkins Orchard follows the sun. Also fresh fruits and produce - Farmers Market Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I finally made here! I have driven by this place many times over the years but I always miss the turn. This is a must see produce/ farm-Iike experience. Everything is local and most importantly, this is a black owned institution here in Durham. Their mum baskets were absolutely Stunning! And pumpkins galore! I got an entire bag of produce for $25 and some delicious cupcakes from the country store which carries locally sourced desserts, snacks, pantry items and meat/fish. They take credit cards! Don't forget to ask for a quick tour if it's your first time. read more

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Donovan is the owner and he's very kind. He takes pride in his locally owned black business and he has so much to be proud about! His $25 bag deal with a free item is a steal! I swear I'll never get veggies from the grocery store, he has most of all the veggies I need for the week. His instagram has the most up to date news, they're open 7 days a week, and I love telling new friends to visit! He also has local eggs, meats, and jelly and preserves! 10/10 recommend! read more

Love this place! Great product and atmosphere! Will be coming back! Love their $25 deal and free item!

Perkins Orchard @perkinsorchard is unlike any place you've experienced. A place to come and unwind from the everyday hustle of the Triangle. This is a Black Owned Business located in Durham, NC. You can visit early in the morning or after rush hour we are the only such place open 7 days a week from 9:00am - 8:00 pm. They offer seating & areas to roam while enjoying your lunch or some of our delicious fruit edibles. They have over 300 farms mostly in North Carolina & surrounding states alongside our once vast fruit orchard around our house hence the name Perkins Orchard! The fact that most of the produce sits in the same environment it grows in makes it all sweeter! We are your one stop shop for local eggs, cheese, meats, jargoods, honey, greens, herbs, flowers, fruits, vegetables, Pumpkins, Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Ciders, & So much More! The Marathon Continues @perkinsorchard #blackownedbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #buyblack #black #history #iamblackhistory myhistory ##yumola #ilovefood #ilovemylife #blessed #highlyfavored #thankful #cheflife #eatingwithchefseanandre #cheflife #iCook #iEat #nc #passion #blackownedbusiness #itsgonbedope #family #refresh #foodie #buyblack #foodie read more

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A hidden treasure in south Durham! Get beautiful fruit and Veggies while enjoying a uniquely southern mainstay- a fruit stand on steroids. Watermelon, peaches, mango, apples, beans, tomatoes. Then visit the "store" for packaged items, meats, jams, jellies, snacks, cold drinks! No pics but take my word for it, you will want to go here. Get the tour! read more

Amazing place with fresh produce and the workers are extremely nice and welcoming! Everything looked (and tasted) fresh and delicious we will most definitely come back. I'd rather buy from here than the chain grocery stores any day. You can taste the difference and their pricing is super honest and fair. read more

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Love this produce stand and market shop! We visit regularly for the $25 produce bag and often grab a few new local products while we're at it. Great atmosphere and service. read more

We went to Perkins Orchard on Sunday, September 25 and had a wonderful experience. There is a $99 bag deal that comes with a full wagon of pumpkins, a bag of produce, a watermelon or half gallon of cider and one extra. I chose pickled Asparagus but there were so many options. We also got a few other delicious items we couldn't fit into our produce bag. The experience started with the owner giving us a quick tour to explain how the $99 deal worked and explaining the origins, the growth and the current business that is Perkins Orchard, even why it is called an orchard when it is a big farm stand. My kids and I loved the game of fitting pumpkins into our wagon and our produce bag. We had such a great experience! I did want to address a situation that happened while we were at Perkins because I see that it has resulted in a negative review. While we were there the owner and employees were circulating and nicely staring the rules. Things like, "please don't sit on the pumpkins," "please don't stand on the pumpkins or the palettes," "please don't put the pumpkins on the gravel." He explained that the pumpkins are freshly cut and not cured, so they are fragile. One couple was there with their children and the man completely lost his cool after being asked to have his kids follow the rules. He and his wife were putting their children, about 4 and 7 years old, on the pumpkins to take pictures, the owner asked them to stop and they just moved to another area and kept doing it. Then the little girl was dancing on the palette, kicking at the pumpkins and when the owner asked the dad to get her to stop he said "the kids are little, we don't have control of them." The owner said "you're going to need to get control of your children at my store, they are your children." After that the dad slammed the handle of his wagon down and said "well if that's the case we don't need anything." The owner calmly said "that's fine, maybe this isn't the place for you" and very calmly started walking toward the parking lot. Well. This guy did not like that at ALL. By the end his wife was screaming, he was screaming and my kids and I stood there aghast and watched as they flung their kids into the car and drove off. The owner handled the situation well. He was just trying to protect his inventory and these people thought the rules didn't apply to them! I hope they can find good pumpkins at Food Lion! read more

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They have beautiful fruit and vegetables for sale. They have a $25 bag. You get to fill it up with the things you want and then they always have a free item. They sale frozen lamb, beef and other meat. They also have fresh eggs, sea moss, teas, cooked turkey bbq as well as cake slices and cup cake. read more

Went to Perkins Orchard again this morning and the owner Donavan was at his usual hard work again. The produce is always well organized and fresh, and I managed to pull up while he was unloading those delicious watermelons. Family is coming to town, so I purchased a few for them to take back to the DMV. Donavan is always so kind, courteous, and professional, and I will be returning. I look forward to purchasing the $25 fill up to the top bag weekly. read more

The freshest produce and a charming, beautifully kept place. They had a $25 offer so you could fill a bag and the owner was adorable and said, your bag is lame and you need to add more stuff! Lol Can't wait to be back. read more

Wow, how have I never known about this stand? With all the Covid19 craze lately, it's discouraging to go outside at all. Seeking an alternative, I had searched for options for door delivery for produce and all the farms nearby didn't have availability until a month later. But I need my veggies today! Not comfortable with going to the large farmers market with crowds, I sought to look for a small vendor that I could "grab, pay and go!" with having to interact with as little people as possible. That's when I stumbled on an absolute gem, Perkins Orchard. You would never ever know this place existed unless you looked for it and boy am I glad I did. Once I got there, the owner Donovan was quick to introduce himself and give me a tour of the premise, explaining his family legacy and the means in which he gets produce to serve our community. You can instantly tell, the man was very well versed and you can tell he's beyond passionate about produce and his business. At the orchard were papaya, pineapples, green beans, corn, mangoes, plums, all sorts of apples, asparagus, zucchini, jalepenos, and so much more. (Though I was bummed out that there wasn't kale *tear*) What I love the most about Donovan's orchard is his $20/bag sale. Whatever you can put on the bag, is $20 (with the exception of glass, and some other things) I love me a deal when I see one so I did what any person would do, I stuffed the crap outta my bag! As much as I could get to fit, I stuffed. Pro-tip: Jalepenos are great as a filler! And get this, you also get a free box of strawberries with any $20 bag... sweet. Definitely go and check it out. Parking is ample but does have a bit of gravel. The bounty I walked away with made me so very happy! Can't wait to return and do more veggie shopping here. If you're reading this, check it out, support local farmers and eat well! read more

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Awesome idea and great service! Everyting fresh and cool! You might run into a long line but what do we expect when a place is poppin'? It's worth the wait. The $20 fill up bag deal is the bomb! Great fresh produce is always the best feeling. They also have other vendors on the land sooo if you love your meat they've got plenty as well as other fruit stands if you're looking for big cantaloupe or watermelon. Great time and great buy! read more

Absolutely lovely service! And great deals for vegetables. I will be coming back here again next yesr

I'm glad I only lived in Durham for a month before I found out about this open secret. I had been wondering where all the good produce was and hopping from grocery store to grocery store to find out. The answer is Perkins (and Wegmans and Li Ming, but for LOCAL produce it's definitely Perkins). We went for the $99 pumpkin cart deal (and managed to fit 17 pumpkins) but were unaware that deal also came with their famous $20 for as much produce as you can fit in your paper bag deal, which in turn ALSO came with another free produce item PLUS a jarred item. At the end of the day I felt like I was ripping them off, but as the lady working there said to me as she showed me how to pack my paper bag more efficiently, they've done the math. Now I just need to figure out how to cook with a wider variety of vegetables. We already figured our oven roasted sweet potato fries and we'd better figure out some tomatillo salsa next. read more

Love this spot! Got a chance to meet the owner who is very knowledgeable. He gives you a tour if it's your first time there. Strawberries were amazing . Loved the deal to fill a bag of produce for $20. Easy to find, parking was no problem. Prices were reasonable for North Carolina grown produce . read more

Perkins Orchard - strawberries, bananas, and other fruits on a table - Farmers Market Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

More often than not the produce is rotten within 1 day and often overpriced. pineapple $4.50 @ target $1.99 @ Food Lion. $1.79 read more

Perkins Orchard - Farmers Market Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We drive by on occasion and we always forget about this place. I follow them on social media and noticed they were still open during the pandemic, providing fruit, vegetables and meat in an open-air setting. Some of the goods are local and regional, and some are obviously not -- like avocadoes. They have a deal to fill a bag for $20, which is great depending on what you get. The day we were there, they were giving out a free pineapple with every bag purchase. They also offered us free cilantro but I have some in my garden. We also got some locally-made chorizo from their meat vendor -- not the best we've had but not bad. We will consider them again for future produce purchases. read more

Perkins Orchard - Example of what you can fit in a $20 bag (pineapple was free) - Farmers Market Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Excellent experience! Owner was present and gave us a full tour, the history is beautiful. Family owned and locally sourced. The best part for $20 fill your bag we thought we filled ours enough but they told us to keep going! I love a place were your money is appreciated. A farmer was even present who grows the famous watermelon. We got two free items and I'm still not sure why! Christmas trees will be in soon! Wonderful variety of apples right now until November. read more

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Let me just start by saying, I'm very mad at myself. I've been in Durham since 2003 and this is my first time visiting Perkins Orchard. I love the homey atmosphere of the fruit stand. All of the employees were extremely nice. We were greeted by the owner with a tour and a warm welcome. The variety of items were very impressive. When I went they had a $20/peck sale. So we were able to fill up a bag full of fruits and vegetables. I literally was able to get grapes, peaches, plums, zucchini, squash, and tomatoes. With the $20 bag, we even got to choose between a free cantaloupe or watermelon. We chose to get a huge seedless watermelon. I'll definitely be going back next week. I think I got a weeks worth of produce for $20. I'm going there forever for produce! read more

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