Guidebook for Takoma Park
Food Scene
Unique wines paired with cheeses and charcuterie and sandwiches.
Walia Restaurant
6846 New Hampshire AveIt's 1/2 block away and authentic Ethiopian!
Republic
6939 Laurel AveOur local kickass delicious restaurant.
Takoma Beverage Company
6917 Laurel AveOur newest hipster coffee shop.
More than just a delicious, healthy restaurant. Also a bookstore and a gathering place.
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Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St NWMore than just a delicious, healthy restaurant. Also a bookstore and a gathering place.
The Girl and The Vine
7071 Carroll AveTakoma Park Farmers Market
6931 Laurel AveOpen year round on Sunday from 10am to 2pm
Shopping
Support our local co-op food market! It's less than 1 mile from our home.
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Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op
201 Ethan Allen AveSupport our local co-op food market! It's less than 1 mile from our home.
Tabletop
1608 20th St NWUnique small gift shop with lots of character.
Parks & Nature
This is easily one of the most kid-friendly cities in the area, with a plethora of parks and playgrounds everywhere.
Forest Park
518 Elm AveThis is easily one of the most kid-friendly cities in the area, with a plethora of parks and playgrounds everywhere.
Essentials
For everyday needs and quick groceries, Shoppers is about one block away. A dollar store is next door to Shoppers. I think there's also a Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins.
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Shoppers
6881 New Hampshire AveFor everyday needs and quick groceries, Shoppers is about one block away. A dollar store is next door to Shoppers. I think there's also a Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins.
Getting Around
The Takoma Park metro (red line) is about 1.5 miles away. You can catch the 16 bus across the street and arrive there in about 5 minutes.
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Takoma station
327 Cedar St NWThe Takoma Park metro (red line) is about 1.5 miles away. You can catch the 16 bus across the street and arrive there in about 5 minutes.