Breakfast

Hi Spot Café

1410 34th Ave

Attractively converted home in the Madrona area adjacent to Central District

Dinner $

Meskel

2605 E Cherry St

One of the best Ehiopian restaurants in Seattle for connoisseurs and novices alike.

Dinner $$

Crémant

1423 34th Ave

Rich, French food in a freshly charming and unpretentious setting.

Guilty

Pleasure

Ezell’s

501 23rd Ave

Oprah’s favorite fried chicken and a Seattle institution with good comfort food.

Coffee

Verite Coffee

1101 34th Ave

With Cupcake Royal in house, this is a great spot for wireless and a sugary snack.

Bar

Bottleneck

2328 Madison St

“this feels like a neighborhood joint where you would want to become a regular” yelp

Bar

Central Cinema

1411 21st Ave

Movies with great food and a drink at this neighborhood landmark bar and cinema.

Karaoke

Twilight Exit

2051 E Madison St

Quality dive bar with local hipsters, especially good for Sunday night karaoke.

Grocery

Store

Red Apple Market

2301 S Jackson St

Locally owned and operated market right in the heart of the Central District.

Local Shop

Il Vecchio

140 Lakeside Ave

Specializes in custom road and touring bikes, clothing, maintenance and repair.

Dog Park

Sam Smith Park

Off leash 1400 Martin Luther King Jr. W

Walking

Lake Washington Boulevard

Amazing views of the Cascades along Lake Washington down to Seward Park.

Athletic

Fields

Garfield Playfield

E Cherry St at 23rd

Tennis courts, indoor pool, play area, football, soccer and baseball fields.

Sport Club

Cappy's Boxing Gym

1408 22nd Avenue

Great instructors in a comfortable environment for all levels, cardio and up.

Community Center

Garfield Community

2323 East Cherry St

Dance classes, teen and senior programs, computer literacy and special events.

Yoga

The Samarya Center

1806 ½ East Yesler

This non-profit serves a diverse community with a wide reputation for excellence.