Sydney's Guidebook
Food scene
Great spot for coffee before walking along the lake. Plenty of seats available for working remotely.
23 locals recommend
Retreat
6900 East Green Lake Way NorthGreat spot for coffee before walking along the lake. Plenty of seats available for working remotely.
Treat yourself with a trip to Nell’s! Fantastic service and a delectable menu, featuring seasonable plates and exciting variety.
19 locals recommend
Nell's
6804 East Green Lake Way NTreat yourself with a trip to Nell’s! Fantastic service and a delectable menu, featuring seasonable plates and exciting variety.
PCC hot bar provides a convenient quick meal in sustainable packaging. Stop by their in house cafe or pizza bar!
221 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NPCC hot bar provides a convenient quick meal in sustainable packaging. Stop by their in house cafe or pizza bar!
Frelard Tamales
6412 Latona Ave NEThis walk up window provides excellent, hot tamales to go.
Stroll through residential streets to 45th Ave for Molly Moon’s, a local favorite ice cream spot. There is always at least one vegan option, and enticing seasonal flavors.
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StStroll through residential streets to 45th Ave for Molly Moon’s, a local favorite ice cream spot. There is always at least one vegan option, and enticing seasonal flavors.
Activity
Rental shops and activities.
Rent or repair your bike here! Gregg’s provides rentals year-round. The lake is a popular bike loop, and the shop staff are knowledgeable.
21 locals recommend
Gregg's Greenlake Cycle
7007 Woodlawn Ave NERent or repair your bike here! Gregg’s provides rentals year-round. The lake is a popular bike loop, and the shop staff are knowledgeable.
Highly recommended for table tennis or the pool & sauna!
18 locals recommend
Green Lake Community Center
7201 East Green Lake Dr NHighly recommended for table tennis or the pool & sauna!
Rent water craft like stand up paddle boards and kayaks. The swimming area has a lifeguard seasonally.
7 locals recommend
Green Lake Aqua Theater
West Green Lake Way NorthRent water craft like stand up paddle boards and kayaks. The swimming area has a lifeguard seasonally.
Neighborhoods
Green Lake
Ravenna
City advice
What to pack
Rain gear
Don’t forget to bring your rain gear! Seattle rains tend to be light mists or drizzles, and many locals do not use umbrellas or boots. Wear whatever will keep you comfortable and happy, and we recommend a water-resistant outer layer.