There's always something going on here. A nice variety of restaurants also with patios for outside eating and some select and attractive shops. Although you can spend hours in the shops, it would still be an even better place to go to if they extended the square and had more things "to do", i.e. why not have art galleries, bookstore,... More

There are tons of places to eat, and cute stores to go and shop in. This was a nice area to come and visit in the middle of the week. You felt like you were a world away from the hussle and bussle of downtown Durham even though it was only one block away from it all.

Fun and lots to do. Shopping, dining, usual. There wasn't anything that was stunning. I did enjoy my trip there, but wouldn't go out of the way to go back.

From the outside, it doesn't look at all impressive. But once inside it's a lovely "sophisticated" type of square. Several of the restaurants have patios with tables and umbrllas - very European! The shops, although not that many, are fantastic and upscale. We ate at 2 of the restaurants and enjoyed ourselves immensely. They should extend the square and add... More

If you're in Durham for a baseball game or to visit Duke Brightleaf is a nice place for a meal or drinks and to browse shops. It's much smaller than I expected, but nice for outdoor seating for drinks or meals when the weather allows.

"Bright Leaf" was the slang for the tobacco leaves as they turned golden in the curing process. This warehouse turned upscale commercial square has been serving the Duke community long before downtown made its big leap forward, so now it proudly rubs shoulders with an increasingly thriving broader area. The interior courtyard of the "square" has twinkling lights and outdoor... More

A friend and I ate at one of the Restrurants it was great, its a place where you would like to visit again if nothing else just to walk and window shop.

It's a nice place to walk around, do some leisurely shopping and get a bite to eat. There are some really neat places, with interesting things in stock.. Check it out!

So many great restaurants, and a great place to walk around when the weather is good. I will go back as soon as spring arrives.