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Parker and Otis

4.6

324 Blackwell St
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 683-3200
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Gifts. Goods. Grub... and it's all great. Jennings Brody has created an oasis of delightful food with fresh, local ingredients and wares that are perfect for any occasion. Parker and Otis is open Tuesday-Saturday, serving breakfast and lunch with an amazing array of gifts, gourmet food, cheese, wine and candy to accompany that cup of coffee. The iced coffee is legendary in Durham, so take it from the locals and stop in for a cup.


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Photo of Araisk J Araisk J
Aug 25, 2024 5

This place is a gem. My party ordered four different menu items and flavor and consistency are excellent. You can't go wrong with anything you choose. The store next door is a must for gift items and unique food items.

Photo of Jai Maddox Jai Maddox
Aug 24, 2024 5

P&O is such a fun little place to grab breakfast or lunch. The quantities you receive are, in my opinion, are shareable. If you don't want to share, you have enough for another meal. While you wait for your order, you can shop for little gifts for yourself or someone else. There are also many luxury bath items to indulge your senses.

Photo of Carlye Daugird Carlye Daugird
Aug 7, 2024 5

Fun, comfortable, greet meet up spot, easy parking. This place is everything, all in one. Perfect place to to stop for lunch the pimento BLT is a favorite of mine but they also have great tuna and chicken salads. While you're there - unique and fun gifts to shop, for almost anyone in your life. And after you are done with all that, do not leave without trying one of their truffles (chocolates on the store cashier countertop, not food ordering cashier counter)

Photo of Ashley Odvody Ashley Odvody
May 1, 2024 5

I love the beautiful and eclectic decor, gifts, and gourmet food and treats here. The pimiento cheese was fabulous and a great price. It's nice that they have grab and go food for convenience as well as items made fresh to order. This is a special Durham destination surrounded by the beautiful Tobacco Campus. I will definitely be meeting friends here and am putting it on my list for visiting family and friends to experience the best of Durham.

Photo of WithATwist Media WithATwist Media
Jan 12, 2024 5

I was around the corner on a freelance job, and I needed a pick me up as I hadn't had any coffee that day. I went in got my coffee very quick and It was very good. I don't live in Durham, but I'll have to come back soon and see what else they have.

Photo of Holly Holly
Nov 27, 2023 4

Nov 2023: New location & some changes to the sandwiches. The pamento cheese sandwich now has less pamento cheese & more vegetables: 🥑 and red 🧅 and 🥬, 🍅, and sprouts. It tasted very fresh and good but isn't the comfort food sort of sandwich it used to be. As my Dad said, "Sometimes I just want to eat something unhealthy." The store still has fun gifts to buy. 3 years ago or more: Have tried several sandwiches and they are good. I feel like the hot pamento cheese sandwich is quintessential. They are generous with the pamento cheese and it is TASTY! Casual atmosphere and a store that sells a lot of random useless but interesting things.

Photo of Daniel Perry Daniel Perry
Nov 6, 2023 5

I've always loved P&O for the quirky gift shop, but I recently tried their food for the first time and I was upset that it took me so long! The BLT with pimento cheese is exceptional. The sandwich was huge! They are also the only place in town with birch beer and the outdoor seating area is unbeatable on a nice day.