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Food scene
Here are some of our favorite local restaurants, all within walking distance.
Amazing breakfasts and lunches with local ingredients.
75 locals recommend
Portage Bay Cafe - Roosevelt
4130 Roosevelt Way NEAmazing breakfasts and lunches with local ingredients.
Sunlight Cafe
6404 9th Ave NEVegetarian and vegan dishes and a local favorite!
Our kids' favorite local burger joint and just around the corner!
41 locals recommend
Rain City Burgers
6501 Roosevelt Way NEOur kids' favorite local burger joint and just around the corner!
Sushi Tokyo
6311 Roosevelt Way NEComfortable local sushi house with classic dishes.
Great place to watch the game and get a burger and brew. Family friendly too- Tuesdays are free arcade days!
11 locals recommend
The Westy
1215 NE 65th StGreat place to watch the game and get a burger and brew. Family friendly too- Tuesdays are free arcade days!
India Bistro
6417 Roosevelt Way NEModern Indian with northern Indian fare. All you can eat buffet!
Bengal Tiger Cuisine Of India
6509 Roosevelt Way NELarge Indian menu & tandoori favorites.
Casa Patron
805 NE 65th StBig Mexican cuisine with live Mariachi Wednesdays during the summer!
Another favorite burger joint. Inventive burgers across the street from Greenlake. Burger of the Gods, Nutella milkshakes, and loaded Tots are favs.
58 locals recommend
Lunchbox Lab
7200 East Green Lake Dr NAnother favorite burger joint. Inventive burgers across the street from Greenlake. Burger of the Gods, Nutella milkshakes, and loaded Tots are favs.
An Nam Pho
6510 Roosevelt Way NEPho! Perfect for a sunny meal or a rainy evening dinner!
Groceries, deli, bakery, and wines with a wide selection to self-cater your stay.
222 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1026 NE 64th StGroceries, deli, bakery, and wines with a wide selection to self-cater your stay.
Safeway
516 1st Ave WOur local grocery store for self-catering your stay.
Our local farmers' market produce stand for fresh fruits and vegetables!
10 locals recommend
Rising Sun Produce
6329 15th Ave NEOur local farmers' market produce stand for fresh fruits and vegetables!
Caffe Ladro Ravenna
1222 NE 65th StCafe latte, wifi, and a pastry!
Broadcast Coffee
6515 Roosevelt Way NELaid-back haunt serving coffee, espresso & pastries.
Sightseeing
Greenlake is minutes away on foot. The beautiful city park is popular where you can run, walk, stroll, swim, sail, paddle boats and much more. The community center has an indoor swimming pool, basketball, and baseball fields. Lots of green space to picnic, and a paved path circumnavigating the lake where you can jog or stroll.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
Greenlake is minutes away on foot. The beautiful city park is popular where you can run, walk, stroll, swim, sail, paddle boats and much more. The community center has an indoor swimming pool, basketball, and baseball fields. Lots of green space to picnic, and a paved path circumnavigating the lake where you can jog or stroll.
One mile away. One of the country's finest learning and research centers, the campus is beautiful and a lovely place to stroll and see views of Mr. Rainier, downtown, and the mountains.
329 locals recommend
University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayOne mile away. One of the country's finest learning and research centers, the campus is beautiful and a lovely place to stroll and see views of Mr. Rainier, downtown, and the mountains.
A green forested sanctuary in the city! Ravenna/Cowen park offers acres of forested trails, playgrounds, and grassy fields. Hike down the ravine along the quiet stream, or hike up the ravine's edge where you can see remnants of the streetcar line that used to run between the park and Greenlake.
86 locals recommend
Ravenna Park
5520 Ravenna Avenue NortheastA green forested sanctuary in the city! Ravenna/Cowen park offers acres of forested trails, playgrounds, and grassy fields. Hike down the ravine along the quiet stream, or hike up the ravine's edge where you can see remnants of the streetcar line that used to run between the park and Greenlake.
Stunning views of downtown from across Lake Union. This repurposed refinery offers open grassy fields, beautiful viewpoints, and Seattle's famous kite hill. Also the site of Seattle's annual 4th of July fireworks festival!
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayStunning views of downtown from across Lake Union. This repurposed refinery offers open grassy fields, beautiful viewpoints, and Seattle's famous kite hill. Also the site of Seattle's annual 4th of July fireworks festival!
Cowen Park is connected to Ravenna Park and together they create a wonderful green belt where you can enjoy green spaces, hiking trails, ball fields, and play areas.
25 locals recommend
Cowen Park
5849 15th Ave NECowen Park is connected to Ravenna Park and together they create a wonderful green belt where you can enjoy green spaces, hiking trails, ball fields, and play areas.