Bungalows, maple trees, and parrots. Yes…parrots.
Maple Leaf has a high violent crime rate and a high property crime rate for Seattle.
Named after all the Maple Trees in the area (or perhaps after the Maple Saw Mill that once existed here), Maple Leaf is a primarily residential community with a tightknit community vibe. Most of its houses are bungalows or Tudor style homes.
Roosevelt Way and Lake City Way, the neighborhood's two main streets, have a number of cafes, restaurants, bars, shops, and the requisite food trucks.
To get a dose of exercise you can visit the 16 acre (6.5 hectare) Maple Leaf Reservoir Park, which has trails, gardens, athletic fields, and a children's' play area.
Interesting fact: Maple Leaf is one of two neighborhoods in Seattle that is home to a flock of parrots descended from escaped pets.
Maple Leaf is bordered on the north by Northgate, on the east by Lake City and Wedgwood, on the south by Roosevelt, and on the west by Green Lake and North College Park.
Commute:
Downtown Seattle: 7.2 miles / 20-45 minutes by car / 30-35 minutes by transit
Bellevue: 11.5 miles / 25-45 minutes by car / 45-60 minutes by transit
Redmond: 17.9 miles / 30-60 minutes by car / 55-60 minutes by transit
Maple Leaf LOCAL schools
Maple Leaf Local Flavor 
Kona Kitchen is a casual family dining experience where you’ll find a tempting array of Hawaiian and Japanese dishes prepared with the care of a home-cooked meal.Owned and operated by film actor Yuji Okumoto, Kona Kitchen is a quiet, relaxing spot to catch your breath amid the bustling lifestyle Seattle natives are used to.
The Jewel Box Café is steeped in Old World Charm,
serving Extravagant Espresso,
Fresh Fare, Delectable Desserts, and more.
A cafe located in the heart of Seattle's Maple Leaf neighborhood.
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