A short drive from the mall, the open-air produce market Perkins Orchard has been open for more than 50 years and features a killer daily deal: as much produce as you can fit in a bag for $25, plus a bonus item like jam or a pineapple.
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Hours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Made my 1st trip to Perkins……and it was fantastic! The clerk took the time to speak about the history of the farm and orchard. We even met the owner, Donovan. We will definitely be returning! This is a must place to visit!
Tina Marshall-Bradley
Mar 1, 2026
5
We are planning a raw food week this coming week and Donovan’s post popped up in my social media feed. We drove from Lexington, NC to Durham to get two of his famous $25 bags of fresh produce. Donovan happened to be on the grounds and gave us a tour and the history of the business which was fascinating. There was such a large variety and the customer service was first rate. We will certainly be back.
Michelle
Feb 27, 2026
5
Just moved to the area and found this produce stand, and it is my favorite thing I’ve found yet. The $25 bag you can fill up is amazing. They also have things like soup mixes, pickles, meat from farmers, candy, and flavored maple syrup in one of the buildings. The owner was really nice and it was awesome to hear his story! You can tell he really cares about people and his community.
Phillip Aaron
Dec 11, 2025
5
So after doing a deep dive into what’s actually in our foods sold @ big brand stores ( I encourage you all to do that!) we found Perkins on google. We went yesterday 12/10/25 to check out their supermarket stands. Wow , just wow, we made a beef & rice meal today with the meat from there & the quality is next level! The veggies are good as are the fruits , & the heavy cream!!!!! While there is the stigma that it’s cheaper @ the big brand stores @ what cost to our mind & bodies! We will definitely be coming back to purchase our weekly meals from here! Thank you kindly
Tenisha Hilsman
Dec 6, 2025
5
My family met up at the orchard Saturday morning and received a nice welcome and tour by the owner. The four of us enjoyed filling the bags for the $25 fill a bag promotion. We all learned about different varieties of produce. It was a great experience.
Alex Falank
Dec 6, 2025
5
Pulled up for a tree, the owner was BEYOND friendly coming from someone whose worked in customer service half their life his professionalism and attentiveness to every customer was commendable.
Worth every cent, owner even took the time to secure the tree to the top of my car. Will be going back here very often
JL
Nov 12, 2025
5
First time visiting this past Saturday and I was very impressed. I am from Michigan and wish we could be as fortunate to have something similar. This gem offers delicious fruits and vegetables all in a bag for $25 plus we were there on the 2 freebies day. The apple cider was delicious and every item we purchased was fresh. Bryan who assisted us was so extremely kind and helped brighten my day for sure. Thank you so very much! Some of these folks do not seem to appreciate this place but this Michigander will be back on my next visit to Durham. Sending love from the north.
Susan English
Oct 31, 2025
5
I recently visited Perkins Orchard for the first time, and I left both impressed and grateful. This Black-owned produce stand is such a bright spot in our community — full of fresh fruits, friendly faces, and a genuine spirit of care. You can feel the legacy and hard work that started generations ago, and I have no doubt his grandfather would be incredibly proud of the thriving business it’s become today.
The $25 deal with 3 free items is such a blessing, especially for families trying to stretch their grocery dollars right now. It’s more than just a great value — it’s an act of kindness that shows true commitment to the community.
Thank you, Perkins Orchard, for all you’re doing to keep healthy, affordable produce accessible. I’ll definitely be back and will be spreading the word! 🍎🌽🍑
Cynthia M Williams MBA
Oct 22, 2025
5
I recently visited the Perkins Orchard and was greatly impressed. The vegetable and fruit produce was exceptional, much better than what can be found now in many local grocery stores in the area. The variety of meats available was a good mixture of items. The list of additional items for sale blew my mind; jellies, jams, spices, rubs, soup mixes, cider, etc. The site also has beautiful fall flowers for sale along with an large supply of pumpkins. All of this food from local farms. It was amazing!
Finally, the staff onsite are some of the nicest, professional, and most helpful people I've ever met. If you ask, they will give you a tour of the small complex that includes a short history talk about the beginnings of the Orchard mart. The location is peaceful and well-maintained. Going there feels like one is transported to a farm even though this location is in the city. It was so very nice to just sit and talk in the bustling, yet relaxing setting.
I highly recommend the Perkins Orchard for all the reasons previously stated. Thank you so much to the Perkins team for providing such an excellent experience. I truly had a wonderful time and can't wait to make another visit and use this location as a regular source for healthy good-tasting foods.
Brittany Wadkinson
Oct 4, 2025
5
This is an experience, the owner is an incredible young man filled with both knowledge and passion! I was impacted by his positive message as well as the incredible amount of hard work and love for the community! Please don’t sleep on this place, I saw a variety of folks and all were welcomed with open arms, from now on I will be as much as my shopping as possible to help support this young man and his beautiful cause!!!!
Dr. Janeen Perry-Campbell
Jun 22, 2025
5
Love this place. The $25 bag is genius. The staff and owner are very friendly and knowledgeable. I love supporting a Black owned business and local farmers.
Sophie Noel
Jun 8, 2025
5
I love Perkins Orchard. All the employees are kind and Donovan is so passionate about his work, it's a joy to interact with him. The produce is great and fresh, and often local. The $25 bag deal is amazing value, and a nice way to save everyone time from having to ring up a bunch of individual items. There's so much more than produce, there's a darling little dry goods store on the property as well.
