I was working remote in the Raleigh area last month and my son recommended the Boxyard as a fun place to hang out (with strong wi-fi). He wasn't wrong! This container-ship style little community spot is a gem for sitting in their big, shaded outdoor area (yes with free wi-fi) and grabbing a coffee, snack, lunch or (if you stay long enough) even a beer or cocktail! The day I visited was a warm one, and I appreciated not only the shade but the GINORMOUS overhead ceiling fan. I got there in the morning and it was incredibly quiet, with just a little coffee shop open (yay for an iced coffee and delish pumpkin muffin); I did a bunch of work, including two video meetings, and there was barely anyone around. By noon, it did start to get busier as the restaurants opened up. I didn't end up grabbing lunch, but some some delish eats walking by! Eventually it got pretty warm, even with the fan, so I moved to another (indoor) location for the rest of the afternoon. I'll definitely return here on my next trip to RDU! read more

First time visiting this place - specifically the Makery at Boxyard. The Makery is the extension of Kidzu that closed due to flooding in 2025 and we missed going there. I made an appointment and had to wait for a few minutes for them to open but once we were in - Emma gave us the low down of the place. Crafts galore! Pretty much you pick any project and pay $20.00 pp for a 2 hour window. We had a lot of fun making crafts - using the 3d printer and I carved a pattern on a piece of wood. I recommend taking your kids or friends here and then grabbing a bite as there's lot of businesses here and it's popular. read more

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This is a neat concept with a huge open floor outdoor food hall, covered of course. There's two levels of different restaurants with indoor seating areas or the option to take your food to go. We showed up during their five year birthday bash and they had light music playing and a few tents set up with celebratory items. read more

Boxyard RTP - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Very cute and efficient place to grab lunch. Lots of options. The taco place is amazing. read more

Boxyard RTP - Sweet potato tacos - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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If you're planning to go there to see a band, it's great! They had lots of kid activities (r re his was also there 5th anniversary so not sure if this was a regular)..we got pizza from full steam it was soo good!!!! We also got the rose sangria (friend and I didn't like it) we ended up dumping it into one cup and giving it to him..which he said "ewwww this tastes like feet?!" A bit later went back and got 2 sodas and 2 boozy lemonades. The 4 drinks were $34! read more

Went here on a rainy Friday evening with my girls. It had stopped raining by the time we got there but were a little bummed out that all the seating was wet (except for the area under the shelter of course, but more on that in a moment.) This area looked very, VERY cool. Made out of shipping containers, or boxcars, each shop, eatery, or bar was not very big but used the most of their space. There was a lot of stuff to chose from, different things to eat, and drink, classes, soap making, even an escape room. It was nice to have so many options, we were all able to get something different and sit together in a common area. The sheltered common area was large with a ginormous industrial fan over the space. I imagine it feels awesome when it's hot outside but it made it a bit chilly when it was so damp. And the live music was fun but ultimately too loud for in depth conversation. Parking was easy, this was obviously very family friendly, and I would say the prices were not bad. We enjoyed our time and I think it's perfect for a group on friends that can't agree on one thing. :) read more

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Fun place to hang out, eat a meal, and let your dog play in the park. Apollo and I had a great time here attending a dog friendly event, spending time in the dog park, and then enjoying a meal. Since I had my dog with me, I appreciated how several of the restaurants allowed me to order and pick up food while staying outside. Pagers are provided that light up when your meal is ready. Boxyard then has ample dog friendly dining areas where we could eat our meal. read more

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I love Boxyard RTP! A great place to grab a beer and a few selections for food, although definitely not a food hall. Super convenient location. read more

My family took us here while visiting them in Durham and we loved it! Cool outdoor vibe with a nice big cover so it doesn't matter that it was raining. Love that were options for everyone. My husband and I got Lawrence. Best bbq we've had! There was live music and plenty of seating. As my eight year old niece Bella says: It was a great experience for the family. Good food and really fun. we also had some friends tag along with us. A lot of stuff to do. There was a little pond too. And there was a DND store like what .Good spot to go with the family OH and there was a music show. There were cupcakes pizza Mac and cheese brisket frostys salad .Highly recommend go there when you have time BOX Yard! read more

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Such a cool spot! This is definitely one of the most unique gathering spaces in the area. We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and grabbed pizza, which was awesome, and cupcakes which we also enjoyed. There's plenty of parking, everyone's friendly, and it's just a great vibe. Check out their website for all of the monthly events! read more

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Love Boxcar RTP! Great variety of food and beverages dog friendly and just an overall cool atmosphere. The pizza is yummy and the charcuterie place has a great variety. read more

Boxyard presents itself as part of the RTP community but does not let the people working in the community eat their home made lunches at the publicly accessible tables. Many people have dietary and health restrictions and cannot eat the food sold at Boxyard. Other people have financial considerations and may not be able to regularly afford the food at Boxyard. These people are now restricted from eating their lunches at the Boxyard public tables with little outside seating available in the surrounding area. People regularly work at these tables but are not allowed to eat food that they have brought from home. I think Boxyard needs to reconsider its place in the RTP community, which comprises many of the customers who regularly purchase products at Boxyard, and learn to coexist and cooperate. Boxyard should let people who work in the surrounding offices and area eat their lunches at the open public tables. read more

We came here to check out the drinks and restaurants when we came to visit our friend. There were a lot of people here and there's a central eating area that was enclosed on the top which helped with the rain when we came here. A lot of restaurants surrounded this area and definitely a great place to hang out, eat, drink, and enjoy. It was a good experience and they didn't have any live music but our friends said they had live music in the past. The parking lot was sufficient but can fill up. Overall, great place and definitely worth checking out. read more

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Absolutely love the vibe and feel of boxyard. The concept is awesome! All of these great restaurants, bars, and chill space all in one place. From beer, wine, bbq, to bulgolki boxyard has it all and more. You can literally grab a drink, a table, and bring in food and chill all day. There is always something to do here, from pop up shops, DJs, game nights, and comedy. Their calendar is always full with something, so I recommend subscribing to their email list or following them on social media. During the warmer months it does get pretty crowed, so I would get here esrly. read more

This was a very cool concept and definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. The containers are placed in a unique way so that you don't feel like you are in a yard of them, but in a modular design that is very unique. They had live music and several places to get food (I will definitely try the BBQ), the line was long and the plates I saw come out looked great. read more

Boxyard RTP - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Fun spot to meet up with friends to grab a drink and/or meal! With so many options you can each pick whatever you're in the mood for! Many of the restaurants allow you to put in mobile orders so you just need to stop in to pick up your food once it's ready. There's a ton of seating both upstairs and downstairs. read more

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Went for a gathering with my wife's new coworkers. Even with two toddlers with us it was surprisingly fun! It's a nice spot to gather in the evening and even though it was sweltering out most areas were shaded and it allowed for a good breeze. read more

Loved this place! It was such a cute concept with shipping containers and live music. There are shaded areas and some fans to keep you cool as well. If you get too hot there is some inside seating in some restaurants and if not a great place to pick up food to take home as well. The variety of food such pizza, Korean bbq, dessert and beverage options is fantastic. I particularly loved how this place is very kid friendly. I would high recommend checking this place out! read more

Boxyard RTP - That's a wrap! - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

A collection of shipping containers stacked and interconnected with catwalks doesn't sound like a recipe for a fun and engaging place, but Boxyard RTP, by its location and tenants, makes it happen. There are several good and drink purveyors, as well as a central courtyard and decent wifi and seating. On most nights, it's packed with people who have just left work or driven in for an event. I go when I'm not scheduled on Wednesday, because there is a great game meetup every Wednesday. read more

Boxyard RTP - Mural by Gabriel Eng-Goetz - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Such a cool concept! We stopped by on day two of the "Unboxing" Grand Opening in the late morning today. Excited that we scored some Boxyard bucks to us at the vendors! Unfortunately, not much was open yet, (everything opens at 11) so we'll stop by later since we live nearby. From what I saw in the directory there's lots of choices for food, drink, and more. Since it's mostly open air they have heaters stationed all around the seating area and the pavilion area itself is heated for these colder days. Once Spring hits I imagine this place will be really hit it's stride and be The spot to be in south Durham. What a welcome addition! read more

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This place was SO cool! A food court where all of the restaurants are in box cars. It really is a neat experience with a lot of dining choices. All of the seating is outside, but on a beautiful day it was amazing. read more

There's nothing quite like it in this area. It's a series of restaurants and shops in converted boxcars, centered around an open courtyard area. It's basically in the parking lot of a large business park. I've enjoyed barbecued pork, Korean food, beer and baked goods here. My wife has also enjoyed a glass of wine. They have entertainment on select days, and the vibe is very family friendly. They have had some turnover already, plus some pop-ups, but seem to be very successful and a nice asset to the area. read more

Very cool place to hang out, grab a cold beer and listen to live music, no cover charges! The containers all around were so industrial looking and sharp. It was even 2 storys so you can sit above or below. Some eateries to choose from (Pizza place was not worth the $26 so don't bother, try to BBQ place, that is what I'm trying next time) Very dog friendly and they even had an enclosed dog park outside on the side of the venue. Would definitely come back. read more

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Really nice atmosphere and food is great! My only criticism is all the vendors are a bit pricy so just be prepared for that.

Aesthetic is on point. Great place to walk around and grab a bite to eat and a drink. They have spirits, coffee, bakery, and plenty of eateries so everyone can find a little something. We tried the Korean bbq joint- Bulkogi- and it was excellent. We washed it down with spirited mixes from lagoon bar and would highly recommend the combo. read more

Boxyard RTP - Posing on the top story - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Boxyard was a fun place to grab food and drinks at. We visited Fullsteam RTP, Buzzy Bakes, Beyu and Carrburritos. The only downside to the colder months is that seating available inside is slim or non-existent so you will need to try and grab a table near a heater. There is an escape room opening soon so we will be returning to check that and other businesses out. read more

Boxyard RTP - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The perfect place to come and chill. They have something here for everyone. Sweets, candy, food, drinks, and on some days live music. I like coming here on my lunch break to rewind and take some stress away. There is plenty of parking, outside sitting and great vibes. Anytime I am here I make sure to visit wonderpuff and grab some of her amazing cotton candy! read more

I've been here twice recently for group events, once for lunch and once during the dinner hour. It's an awesome outdoor venue with several options for food and drink. I look forward to going back! read more

Boxyard RTP - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We stopped by Beyu Caffe for an afternoon pick me up! Boxyard has so many places to try and I can't wait to go back! Plenty of outdoor seating and perfect for the current spring weather! read more

Boxyard RTP - Outdoor dining space - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Great sample of all the BBQ at Leroy's. Service was quick and kind. Good value for the price. Messaging system for when order is ready was efficient. read more

Boxyard RTP - 4 piece sampler Leroy's- ribs, brisket, pulled pork, dry rub wings with cheer wine bbq sauce, bala white sauce - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I started visiting Boxyard RTP in the Summer of 2021 before they were officially open so that definitely makes me one of the "cool kids"! They originally just had Lawrence BBQ and then Fullsteam opened and that is when this place really took off. Recently they have had Carrburitos and Bulgogi open as well as a few other vendors. The concept is awesome. Old railroad boxcars that have been painted and converted into businesses. I read where the idea came from local city leaders visiting another city in Oklahoma (Tulsa maybe?) which had done something similar. There are two levels and almost all seating is outdoors (Fullsteam has limited indoor seating). When it gets really cold they have heaters near the tables and when it gets really hot over the Summer they can utilize the "Big Assed Fans" that are installed overhead (They really are named that. See photo). For entertainment, the Boxyard has acoustic music on Thursday nights and I believe Friday and Saturday as well. They might have other types of entertainment but when I have been it has been mostly the acoustic performers. If you haven't seen to Boxyard RTP yet you should check it out! read more

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THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! They have food and drink options for everyone! They also do a game night where you can try different games. The live bands are a great add! The best is when they have the flea markets outside!!! Love supporting local businesses! read more

This is a really cool spot if you just want to hang out, chill, and grab some good eats. Got a nice little band playing. You can hang out play games or even if you just want to come work it's very accommodating. Multiple food options to try. Definitely a must try and I think you'll keep coming back. I'm from California and I really enjoyed this spot. read more

Folks, this is a fun venue for lunch. I've only sampled the BBQ and Korean BBQ providers, but I've heard from habitual customers that all the vendors are high quality. Most of the vendors maintain a small dining area within their container stores. Yes, all of the vendors reside in shipping containers, repurposed as restaurants/eateries. The containers are arranged in a large 'horseshoe' around a central picnic area. There is overhead cover in the event of rain, but it is outdoors and the elements play a factor. The menus I've seen offer plenty of options, and on the two occasions I've visited, no one claimed they had a bad experience. In terms of price, you should expect to pay $10-20 for lunch, so I'd say it's about average. What's even more unique is those that wish to bring their lunch are welcome to join you in the picnic area. I almost forgot to mention the live entertainment. There's a stage which often features live local entertainers. Boxyard is worth a visit! read more

Boxyard RTP - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Great place to visit and it's 2 minutes away from my job. There's a nice variety of foods to choose from and I usually default to Lawrence's BBQ. Their menu is on point! Bulkgogi is also a nice little Korean fusion spot located on the top. They have a smart POS system where you order from a tablet then wait for your food to finish. It's hella seamless and honestly one of the best systems I've seen to date. Right across from Bulkgogi is a nice pastry shop, Buzzy Bakes. Everything is made fresh and everything is SO GOOD. Their cookie portions could def satisfy the craving of 2 ppl, and that's coming from someone with a killer sweet tooth. 1 cookie is enough, but I always get a few extra Boxyard RTP has a nice vibe and it's open, so with the upcoming nice weather I'm sure it'll thrive even more, especially with the stage and entertainment factor. read more

Boxyard RTP is fully open and I enjoyed kicking off their 3 day celebration on November 18th! The #unboxingwknd allowed for everyone to come out and see the many vendors they will have at Boxyard RTP. It is an outdoor retail space, with an upstairs and downstairs. Space heaters are on the premises but on this night there was not a need for them. There is something for the whole family to enjoy here, including the family pet as there us a dog park right there and Meat and Graze (a charcuterie spot) offered barkcuterie..how cute! My fave place was Lawrence Barbecue, because I am an Oyster lover and besides amazing brisket, they have delicious raw and barbeque oysters. My husband enjoyed Fullsteam RTP, which offers a variety of beer on tap. Our kid loved her snickerdoodle cookie from Buzzy Bakes on the 2nd floor. Be sure to walk around and explore, I'm sure you'll find a favorite place or two when you go! read more

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Okay I see you RTP, opening up your first food hall. Boxyard is a cool little food hall that's essentially made out of shipping containers. It's two floors are packed with shopping, dining, drinking, with plenty of parking and seating to go around. I first came here back in November, and then a couple more times now that it's getting warmer. They have space heaters in the winter, so it was perfect to grab yourself and drink and warm yourself up. The spring/summer vibe is definitely different, with live music and different events throughout the week! They also have free wifi throughout, which was perfect when I wanted to work outside on a beautiful day. They do have background music playing so it may not be the best if you need a quiet space for meetings, but it was perfect for me. I've only tried a few of the vendors here so far, notably Bulkogi, Lagoon Bar, Fullsteam. I've been a longtime fan of Bulkogi and am so glad that they now have a permanent location here. The food is a little more expensive here than on the food truck, but it's still my go-to place for a quick bite. The only thing I'm sad about is that Boxyard isn't open on Sundays! I guess it's catered more to the working office hours of RTP, but I think it'd be a great place to hang out on the weekends as well. read more

As the weather is getting warm, I decided To check out Boxyard. Boxyard has a great outdoor space. While we were there, they had a DJ playing music which was a nice treat.They have quite a few selection of eateries, including Lawrence BBQ and Bulgoki! You definitely need to confirm each vendors business hours. This is definitely a food destination for those who want to try a few different food options. Check out boxyard web page for ongoing events. Boxyard is dog friendly and they have a dog park next-door. read more

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Checked out Boxyard for their grand opening today. It's pretty fun with live music, different food options, shops, with food and coffee. The stores change often which is kinda cool. read more

Boxyard RTP - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Great space for community and open air meetups. Think foodhall, with outdoor seating. I do feel that the food is overpriced, which is why I gave 4 stars. Otherwise, a great vibe. Live music after 5pm. read more

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