This area was one of the first settled by Europeans in the Spokane area after the city was founded, and Corbin Park became the site of fairs from 1887. After railroad and mining magnate D. C. Corbin purchased and platted the area, Queen Anne, bungalow, and classic box-style homes were built around the park.
Once again, the size of the Emerson-Garfield area prevents it from being considered an urban village. However, the newly revised North Monroe Street provides a very walkable commercial center and the 11.5 acre historic Corbin Park offers a lush green space with mature trees, playgrounds, and walking trails.
Food and Drink
North Monroe shines in the food and drink area of this neighborhood.
Zozo’s Sandwich Shop Fresh bread, savory meats, and delicious toppings come together to create mouth-watering sandwiches. You’ll find every manner of sammie in this shop. Burgers, soups, salads, pork cutlets, chicken cutlets, breakfast, sides, kid’s menus can all be found here.
Elliot’s an urban kitchen Shared plates and casual mains offered in an easygoing locale with a bar and an open kitchen. The menu has an eclectic variety of eats for any appetite. Check out their Facebook page for pictures of some of their meals.
Aloha Island Grill An island-inspired menu complete with big plates, small plates, rice bowls, and sandwiches. There’s Spam, teriyaki, katsu, burgers, mac salad, and pea salad.
Karma Indian Cuisine For something even more exotic and tasty, check out Karma Indian Cuisine. Their tandoor, vindaloo, and curries are second to none.
There’s so much more to experience on North Monroe, including breweries and gastropubs. Too much to list here, but throwing together a well-crafted Google search will get you all you need to know.
Shopping
North Monroe is a shopper’s mecca. There are antique shops, vintage shops, second-hand stores, upcycle shops, music shops, and even a vinyl record store!
1889 Salvage Co This vendor shop is beautifully set up in an old building, with individual vendors selling their wares. Every space is filled with fun things to discover and there’s a basement with more! Check them out .. no doubt you’ll find something here.
Marilyn’s on Monroe Billed as “A unique and fun store that has the best for less in antiques, vintage, collectibles, specialty items and much much more.” You’ll likely find lots of things you didn’t know you were looking for in this shop.
Tossed & Found Antiques and modern finds, classic antiques, industrial, mid-century-western-shabby-farm – it’s all here at Tossed & Found. Vinyl records, furniture, housewares, and art.
Chic & Shab A local independent shop stocking a mix of vintage clothing, furniture, and home goods, including paints.
Paint in My Hair Eclectic collection of home decor, vintage furniture, gifts, and DIY products from 19 artisans.
