The Streets at Southpoint
Durham, NC 27713
Phone: (919) 572-8808
Editorial Review for The Streets at Southpoint – by Kristine Forrest Seawell
In Short
Part village, part sprawling mega-mall, the Streets at Southpoint dominates Durham's shopping scene with a host of upscale stores. The architecture sets this mall apart from its predecessors: Each shop has a storefront resembling an individual building, giving shoppers the feeling of walking through a quaint little town.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasSouthpoint's Main Street area is outdoors and features restaurants, shops and a movie theater.
User Reviews for The Streets at Southpoint
06/30/2008 Posted by Jayson23
Southpoint used to be my favorite place to shop but no more. Their Abercrombie and Fitch store has ruined it for me. It was bad enough when their god awful thick cologne could only be smelled near that particular store but lately the thick soupy perfume is permeating all corners of Southpoint. You can literally smell that mess at the doorway before you enter the mall if you're coming in from the "Streets of Southpoint" area. I'm not even allergic to the stuff and it makes my eyes water and I taste it in my throat. GROSS!! My girlfriend is allergic to the perfume and she breaks out in hives if she goes to the mall. It's a shame. Usually Southpoint is a fun shopping experience (if you can avoid being harrassed by the Survey people downstairs near GNC) but not any more. I'm glad the Apple Store is outside. I'll still go there. But anything indoors? No way. I'm avoiding the indoor shops at Southpoint like the plague these days. Hopefully Abercrombie and Fitch will get better ventilation so they're not ruining the mall for people who HATE their nasty cologne.
03/10/2008 Posted by brenkert
Fantastic mall! I have never come across an unfriendly employee at the mall (I can't speak for kiosk employees as I do not shop those). Everyone is helpful. The mall is always clean and free from people who loiter. On Saturday nights there are a lot of teens but security is in full force and I rarely see them loitering for long. Weekday mornings is a mom and tot haven. The play area is mostly clean. My only complaint is that they do not enforce the rules always. Sometimes there are kids as tall as I am playing there and that is very dangerous for little tots. The play area is designated for smaller kids. Great restaurants abound - Firebirds, California Pizza Kitchen, etc. Unfortunately the eateries in the food court is very repetitive. There are 4 places that serve Chinese type buffet food. I highly recommend Five Guys for a great burger and fries. This is by far the best mall in the area.
Pros: Many nice restaurants to choose from, clean, safe.
Cons: Repetitive food venues in food court, overcrowded kids' play area
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