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.

An awesome shop filled with beautiful, unique and wonderful things! Eclectic selection that is so…read moremuch fun to stroll. We stopped in after leaving our fur baby for surgery to remove a splenic mass, as we were in great need of something to divert our minds, if only for a few minutes. The manager (wish I had asked her name) was so incredibly kind to us, even gifting us a small token for strength before we left. Highly recommend... we'll definitely be back!

Love love love this store! There are wonderful gifts and you will find yourself wanting to purchase…read morefor yourself. Definitely a great place to find that perfect something you didn't know existed!

Great and unique gift shop! I went searching for post cards and found some delightful ones as well…read moreas other items I found quite wonderful. Would highly recommend!

What a beautiful boutique tucked away into Brightleaf square. Friendly, welcoming, and so many…read moretreasures. Can't wait to come back.

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

Fun selection of fair trade decor, jewelry, ornaments, and gifts. Welcoming, friendly staff,…read moreprivate parking, and located very close to the Duke campus and Brightleaf Square.

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.

Brightleaf Square looks like it'd be cute and fun to walk around in, but that's really all it is…read more Pretty market lights and small shops but nothing actually to do..? Hopefully they add better restaurants and more variety of boutiques here because the square is not living up to its potential. Basically, I'd skip this and head over to ATC.

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!

One of the cutest stores!! Cute gifts! Unique items And Vintage clothes! Friendly staffread more

A hole-in-the-wall shop on 9th St that sells so many different trinkets! It is packed with things…read moreto buy (vague, I know, but I truly don't know how else to describe it haha). Service was nice: the cashier offered to keep our bags at the front since there's not much room in the store & also hold onto our drinks. Pretty good value. Nice place to get souvenirs for out-of-town guests. 9/10 would recommend!

Great store packed with a great variety of clothes and accessories…read more I always find a gem there and at reasonable prices Great for fun gifts as well'

We stumbled on this place completely by accident when walking on Angier Street. It's a charming…read morewoman-owned shop that mostly makes narural soap and body products. The owner looked like she was making some products in the back but came out to chat with us. We did not need any soap at the moment but purchased a laundry stain stick and dishwashing soap. Looks like they do online orders as well. We will definitely keep them in mind in the future.

I had an absolutely wonderful first shopping experience at Rose and Lee! Rachel was so friendly and…read morehelpful, setting up a fitting room and even finding pieces that she thought I would like in my size (spoiler alert: I liked them). She even brought me some jeans that I ordinarily wouldn't have tried on that ended up fitting me perfectly, so those came home, too. The shop as a whole is super cute and caters to a wide variety of styles and preferences. Sizes tend to generally range from S-L, though I did see some XL. Aside from clothes, Rose and Lee also has cute accessories, some home goods, some dog toys, local Durham/NC gifts, and some beauty products, which all make great gifts! In addition to picking up some new clothes for myself, I was also able to snag some gifts for friends and a toy for my dogs. As I continue to clean out and revamp my closet, I'll definitely head back to Rose and Lee to have Rachel help me select new pieces!

Great shop! Very cute pieces that are current but not too trendy. Prices are very reasonable for…read morethe quality. I live out of state but when back in the area I will shop again