The Garage, a Teen Cafe

03/17/2026

Our website has changed to garageteencafe.org!

We are so excited to share the new site with you!
https://www.garageteencafe.org/

03/02/2026

Meet The Garage, a Teen Cafe(📍United States 🇺🇸)

The Garage is a nonprofit, teen designed drop-in space exclusively for high school students, offering a vital third space beyond home and school where young people feel safe, affirmed, and connected.

Every afternoon, teens gather to build community through peer connection, creative expression, and teen-led programming. Everything is completely free, including food, clothing, art supplies, and health essentials. Embedded within this welcoming space is free, including on-site counseling and case management, making mental health support accessible without stigma or barriers.

In a moment shaped by rising youth mental health needs and reduced access to affordable care, the Garage provides a stable, affirming environment where teens can access support in ways that feel natural and trusted. Nearly 700 teens rely on this space, many of whom identify as LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, or neurodivergent.

“The Garage has helped me understand my identity, build lasting connections, and feel fully accepted. It truly felt like a home away from home.”

With support from the Kindness in Community Fund, the Garage is strengthening its community care model, deepening access to free mental health support and ensuring teens continue to have a space where belonging and well-being go hand in hand.

Click here to learn more about their work supported by the and how you can get involved 🤲💖🌍: https://www.channelkindness.org/2025-kindness-in-community-fund-grant-recipients/

03/02/2026

11/07/2025

The Garage is CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11th for Veteran's Day!

09/08/2025

Run with the Fishes is Sunday, September 28th!

https://issaquahrunwiththefishes.com/

Attention Runners! Our beloved Run With The Fishes race is back - and better than ever.
Now held at Sammamish Lake State Park, we're adding a beer garden, live music, and food trucks! With a 5k, 10k, and 1k Kids' Race, this family-friendly event will be one of the first to be held along the newly restored creek.
Join us on Sunday, September 28th and share in a proud Issaquah tradition while supporting your local community hand-in-hand with the Rotary Club of Issaquah.
Be The Good - and have fun along the way!
Register now @ Run With The Fishes – Annual 5K, 10K & Kids' Fun Run in Beautiful Issaquah, WA
( IssaquahRunWithTheFishes.com )
Help us set the record for the most runners competing in a fun run while wearing a fish related costume. Get creative or purchase our one-of-a-kind fish hat at the event

07/03/2025

We are CLOSED Friday 7/4 for the 4th of July!

06/17/2025

Our Summer hours start on Monday, June 23rd! We will be open 12:00-6:00 p.m.

Incoming freshman will be welcome starting Tuesday, June 24th. Bring previous student ID or some other proof of grade.

06/04/2025

GARAGE PRIDE! 🎉🏳️‍🌈 OPEN TO ALL AGES!
Join us on Saturday, June 14th from 12:00-3:00 p.m. This event is planned by Garage teens for the Issaquah Community and beyond! There will be a Food Truck, Yard Games, Crafts, and more!

RSVP Here: bit.ly/garagepride2025

05/13/2025

We are CLOSED today, Tuesday 5/13! Our building is without power so we will not be open. Check back tomorrow for updates!

04/10/2025

We are on Break Hours next week, so we will be open Monday-Friday from 12:00-6:00 p.m.

04/04/2025

Our April Community Event topic is: LGBTQ+ Community! Wednesday, April 9th from 6:00-7:30 p.m., join us to hear our teen panel speak about their experiences as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/4iY7VKe

03/26/2025

We will be CLOSING EARLY @ 5:00 p.m. today, March 26th due to the weather. Sorry for the inconvenience!