Wari0

Montlake is a great place to live. There are some great restaurants, a couple of small grocery stores (I prefer Mont’s Market), and fantastic shopping/dining across the bridge at the U Village. Outdoor activities abound with the Arboretum and the UW water recreation center (Canoes and kayaks on Lake Washington). There is a great atmosphere being next to UW during college football season. Busses can take you anywhere you need to go: downtown, east side, or to the University district (where there are even more amazing restaurants). Homes can be pricey unless you get in on the ground level, which means a fix-r-upper. Still, I think the charming neighborhood is well worth it.