Takoma Park -- A Guide

Leah
Takoma Park -- A Guide

Getting Around -- Walking

Walking in Takoma Park is the way to get around. Up the hill, or around the block will take you to all of the recommended restaurants in minutes. Nail saloons, gift shops, hair salons, play-grounds, cafes, bakeries, and Metro station literally range between 5 - 20 minute walks. Takoma station Metro station "Takoma," is exactly one mile (20 minute walk) from our home, through the town of Takoma Park. You can take The Red-Line train, which will take you all the way to the neighborhoods of Washington DC. Notable stops along the Redline [Union Station, Dupont, Tenley Town, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville.]
Metro station "Takoma," is exactly one mile (20 minute walk) from our home, through the town of Takoma Park. You can take The Red-Line train, which will take you all the way to the neighborhoods of Washington DC. Notable stops along the Redline [Union Station, Dupont, Tenley Town, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville.]
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Takoma station
327 Cedar St NW
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Metro station "Takoma," is exactly one mile (20 minute walk) from our home, through the town of Takoma Park. You can take The Red-Line train, which will take you all the way to the neighborhoods of Washington DC. Notable stops along the Redline [Union Station, Dupont, Tenley Town, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville.]

Food scene

Cielo Rojo is listed is one of the 5 top restaurants in the DC area. Cielo Rojo is a family owned fine-casual Mexican restaurant in the heart of Takoma Park, MD. David Perez & Carolina McCandless first met in 2012 at a well-known Mexican restaurant in San Francisco. And the rest is history. ​
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Cielo Rojo Restaurant
7211 Carroll Ave
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Cielo Rojo is listed is one of the 5 top restaurants in the DC area. Cielo Rojo is a family owned fine-casual Mexican restaurant in the heart of Takoma Park, MD. David Perez & Carolina McCandless first met in 2012 at a well-known Mexican restaurant in San Francisco. And the rest is history. ​
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Olive Lounge & Grill
7006 Carroll Ave
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Roscoe's offer certified Neapolitan Pizzas, fresh made pasta, salads & more. We have a full vegan menu & gluten-free options, so there is a seat at the table for everyone.
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Roscoe's Pizzeria
7040 Carroll Ave
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Roscoe's offer certified Neapolitan Pizzas, fresh made pasta, salads & more. We have a full vegan menu & gluten-free options, so there is a seat at the table for everyone.
At Takoma Bev Co, they are passionate about serving delicious food and freshly brewed coffee. Their chefs use the highest quality ingredients to create an extensive all-day menu with something for everyone. Just half a mile walk into town from our home.
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Takoma Beverage Company
6917 Laurel Ave
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At Takoma Bev Co, they are passionate about serving delicious food and freshly brewed coffee. Their chefs use the highest quality ingredients to create an extensive all-day menu with something for everyone. Just half a mile walk into town from our home.
Inspired by the incredible versatility of vegetables paired with the Korean-inspired ingredients and flavors of her childhood, Chef Anna decided to pursue her creative endeavor of becoming a predominantly vegan establishment in the summer of 2019. Today, alongside the classic dishes that first made her name, Chef Anna executes a seasonal menu of vegan, plant-based dishes that are powerhouses of flavor - paired with fresh teas and a selection of wines and local beer. Just up the street from our home.
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Seoul Food D.C.
7302 Carroll Ave
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Inspired by the incredible versatility of vegetables paired with the Korean-inspired ingredients and flavors of her childhood, Chef Anna decided to pursue her creative endeavor of becoming a predominantly vegan establishment in the summer of 2019. Today, alongside the classic dishes that first made her name, Chef Anna executes a seasonal menu of vegan, plant-based dishes that are powerhouses of flavor - paired with fresh teas and a selection of wines and local beer. Just up the street from our home.
Family owned bakery for 28 years with great selection of sandwiches, baked goodies, breads, coffee and other such things. Just up the street from our home
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Spring Mill Bread Company
7300 Carroll Ave
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Family owned bakery for 28 years with great selection of sandwiches, baked goodies, breads, coffee and other such things. Just up the street from our home
Great selection of cheeses, wine and sandwiches. As in most of Takoma Park's restaurants, there is indoor and outdoor seating. 5 minute walk into town from our home.
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The Girl and The Vine
7071 Carroll Ave
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Great selection of cheeses, wine and sandwiches. As in most of Takoma Park's restaurants, there is indoor and outdoor seating. 5 minute walk into town from our home.
Motorkat, a new restaurant from the team behind Silver Spring’s Zinnia and Takoma Beverage Company. The eatery, centered around a seafood raw bar and wood-fired dishes.
Motorkat
Motorkat, a new restaurant from the team behind Silver Spring’s Zinnia and Takoma Beverage Company. The eatery, centered around a seafood raw bar and wood-fired dishes.
At Kin Da, they serve authentic Thai food and sushi, made from only the freshest ingredients.
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Kin Da
6923 Laurel Ave
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At Kin Da, they serve authentic Thai food and sushi, made from only the freshest ingredients.
Authentic Italian Cuisine. half a mile from our home.
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Trattoria da Lina
7000 Carroll Ave
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Authentic Italian Cuisine. half a mile from our home.
Community oriented restaurant bar and bookstore. 3 quarters of a mile from our home.
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Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NW
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Community oriented restaurant bar and bookstore. 3 quarters of a mile from our home.
Just a mile from our home. Across from the Takoma Metro Station, Founded in 2002, Sticky Fingers is your home for 100% plant-based delicious treats. They offer Bake-It-Yourself and Decorate-It-Yourself kits as well as Ready-To-Eat cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and more.
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Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
314 Park Rd NW
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Just a mile from our home. Across from the Takoma Metro Station, Founded in 2002, Sticky Fingers is your home for 100% plant-based delicious treats. They offer Bake-It-Yourself and Decorate-It-Yourself kits as well as Ready-To-Eat cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and more.
Takoma Station is a bar grill and great jazz and blues music venue. On the DC Takoma. Just a bit over a mile from our home.
Takoma Station Tavern
Takoma Station is a bar grill and great jazz and blues music venue. On the DC Takoma. Just a bit over a mile from our home.
In DC Takoma, coffee roasters, pastries and empanadas. Just about over a mile from our home, depends on the route you take to walk there.
Lost Sock Roasters
In DC Takoma, coffee roasters, pastries and empanadas. Just about over a mile from our home, depends on the route you take to walk there.
Most popular vegan donuts open at 7:00 a.m. and the lines are always long. Just about over a mile from our home.
Donut Run
6904 4th St NW
Most popular vegan donuts open at 7:00 a.m. and the lines are always long. Just about over a mile from our home.

Shopping

One stop shopping for unique & affordable clothing, jewelry, gifts, accessories and a complete selection of comfortable shoes for women.
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Amano
7034 Carroll Ave
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One stop shopping for unique & affordable clothing, jewelry, gifts, accessories and a complete selection of comfortable shoes for women.
House of Musical Traditions (HMT) has been in business since 1972, and was voted "Best Place To Buy Musical Instruments" in the Washington DC. They specialize in acoustic, folk, world and hard-to-find instruments and staffed by real musicians.
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House of Musical Traditions
7010 Westmoreland Ave
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House of Musical Traditions (HMT) has been in business since 1972, and was voted "Best Place To Buy Musical Instruments" in the Washington DC. They specialize in acoustic, folk, world and hard-to-find instruments and staffed by real musicians.
A fun place to shop with lots of fun surprises.
Bespoke Not Broke
7042 Carroll Ave
A fun place to shop with lots of fun surprises.
Landmark Takoma Park bead and gem shop since 35 years.
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S&A Beads
235 Carroll St NW
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Landmark Takoma Park bead and gem shop since 35 years.
Cool gift shop just 15 minute walk from our home.
Tabletop
Cool gift shop just 15 minute walk from our home.
Great book stores for all readers young and old. Just about 10 minutes walk from our home.
People's Book
Great book stores for all readers young and old. Just about 10 minutes walk from our home.
Eclectic gifts, Jewlery, lamps, odds and ends. A store with personality. 15 minutes walk from our house.
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Magic Carpet
6925 Laurel Ave
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Eclectic gifts, Jewlery, lamps, odds and ends. A store with personality. 15 minutes walk from our house.

Everything Else

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Yoga Heights Takoma
255 Carroll St NW
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Willow Street Yoga
6930 Carroll Ave
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A nice playground down the street.
Forest Park
518 Elm Ave
A nice playground down the street.

Food Shopping

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Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op
201 Ethan Allen Ave
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Unique new addition to the town -- butcher and sandwich shop. Just up the street from us.
Soko
Unique new addition to the town -- butcher and sandwich shop. Just up the street from us.
European discount supermarket with in house bakery. 5 minute drive from us.
Lidl
6881 New Hampshire Ave
European discount supermarket with in house bakery. 5 minute drive from us.
10 minute drive from us.
The Parks Historic Walter Reed
10 minute drive from us.
5-10 minutes drive
Safeway
5-10 minutes drive
Open Sundays between 10-2. Right in the middle of town, 15 minutes walk from our house. Behind the shops on Laurel Avenue in lovely historic, Takoma Park. You’ll find the freshest local, seasonal produce, breads, pasture raised meats, artisan cheese, eggs, baked goods and more from farms located within 125 miles of Takoma Park, MD. The market is a lively and vibrant meeting place for residents and visitors.
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Takoma Park Farmers Market
6931 Laurel Ave
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Open Sundays between 10-2. Right in the middle of town, 15 minutes walk from our house. Behind the shops on Laurel Avenue in lovely historic, Takoma Park. You’ll find the freshest local, seasonal produce, breads, pasture raised meats, artisan cheese, eggs, baked goods and more from farms located within 125 miles of Takoma Park, MD. The market is a lively and vibrant meeting place for residents and visitors.