Parking

Parking in Capitol Hill can be limited, so we recommend allowing a few extra minutes to find a spot.

Street parking scene near Cafe Lolo

Street Parking


Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. When we park by the restaurant every day, we usually find parking on the following streets that offer many 2- and 4-hour free spaces or metered spots (~$2-4/hour):

Harvard Ave E north of E Roy St, E Aloha St, Federal Ave E, Bellevue Ave E, Boylston Ave, Belmont Ave, Summit Ave E

Garage + Lot Options


Here are the most convenient nearby garage and lot options for a ~2-hour visit:

  • Broadway Market Garage (Impark Lot #154) - 401 Broadway E
    ~8-minute walk | ~$5-9 for 2-3 hours
  • Patent 523 Garage - 523 Broadway E
    ~3-5 minute walk | ~$10-15 for ~2 hours
  • Nearby surface lots (Diamond Parking, Roy St & Broadway)
    ~2-5 minute walk | ~$8-15 for ~2 hours

Before You Park


Definitely be mindful of residential permit zones and posted time limits.

If a street is blocked with "No Parking" A-frame signs, double check the listed dates. If there are no dates listed or the dates listed are not current, you are allowed to park there.