Explore Cliff Cannon and the Lower South Hill
Coffee at 6th and Washington, art and gardens along 7th, and Spokane’s medical district on either side. Get to know the blocks around Koz on West 5th.
Location
308 West 5th Avenue, Building A, Spokane WA 99204
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Your Corner of Spokane: West 5th Avenue
At 308 W 5th Ave, Koz on West 5th sits in Cliff Cannon on Spokane’s lower South Hill, just south of I-90 and downtown. The closest blocks have their own character: Jacob’s Java at 6th and Washington, Lewis and Clark High School along West 4th, and the Corbin Art Center and Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens along West 7th. Deaconess and Shriners are west on 5th Avenue; Sacred Heart is southeast on 8th. Head uphill for historic homes and garden paths, or cross the freeway corridor north toward West Pacific Avenue’s dining spots. It’s a location where a coffee stop, an art class and a trip to the medical district can all be part of your local routine. Farther out, South Monroe adds groceries and downtown opens onto theaters and Riverfront Park.
Walkability
Start close to home with Jacob’s Java at 6th and Washington or explore uphill toward the Corbin Art Center on West 7th. West 5th leads toward Deaconess and Shriners. Routes north to West Pacific and downtown cross the I-90 corridor; routes into South Hill include slopes. Explore your preferred crossings and everyday routes during a visit.
Transit
For local medical-district travel, look up Spokane Transit Route 12, the Southside Medical Shuttle. STA Plaza at 701 W Riverside Ave provides wider downtown connections. Use STA’s current map and trip planner to choose the closest stop and check transfers, service hours and alerts for your destination.
Neighborhood Features
Coffee at 6th and Washington
Jacob’s Java at 526 S Washington St is a nearby stop for locally roasted coffee. This is where the Spokane coffee company began in 1992, at 6th and Washington. It’s a concrete place to start your morning close to Koz on West 5th.
Corbin Art Center on West 7th
At 507 W 7th Ave, the Corbin Art Center offers a reason to spend time in the neighborhood beyond errands. Browse the city’s current drawing, painting and other art classes, held in a historic home on the lower South Hill.
Edwidge Woldson Park and Heritage Gardens
Along West 7th Avenue, Edwidge Woldson Park and the Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens bring greenery and Spokane history into the nearby hillside. The gardens sit just west of the Corbin Art Center, with terraces and paths to explore during their open season. Expect steps and inclines; check current access and hours.
Glover Mansion and the Historic Hillside
Glover Mansion at 321 W 8th Ave is an 1888 landmark uphill from the building. Together with the historic homes around West 7th and 8th avenues, it gives this part of Cliff Cannon a distinct architectural character. Explore the surrounding streets as you get to know the lower South Hill.
Lewis and Clark High School Nearby
Lewis and Clark High School is at 521 W 4th Ave, northwest of Koz on West 5th. Its historic campus is a recognizable landmark in the immediate area. For enrollment or attendance boundaries, consult Spokane Public Schools directly.
Deaconess and Shriners on West 5th
West 5th Avenue links the building’s address with MultiCare Deaconess Hospital at 800 W 5th Ave and Shriners Children’s Spokane at 911 W 5th Ave. Both are west of Koz, making the medical corridor a defining part of the immediate neighborhood.
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
Sacred Heart Medical Center at 101 W 8th Ave is southeast of Koz on West 5th. Its campus and nearby medical offices anchor the other side of the lower South Hill medical district. Check your destination’s entrance when planning a trip to the campus.
Brunch and Ramen on West Pacific
Across the I-90 corridor to the north, 304 W Pacific Ave is home to Inland Pacific Kitchen in the historic Washington Cracker Co. Building. The space now features IPK Brunch and Nekojita Ramen, giving you specific options for a weekend meal or an evening out. Check each concept’s current service hours.
Dinner at the Steam Plant
The Steam Plant Restaurant at 159 S Lincoln St is another nearby downtown destination, north and west of the building across I-90. Its restored industrial setting makes dinner here a chance to experience a different part of Spokane’s architectural history.
Groceries on South Monroe
For a grocery trip farther southwest, Huckleberry’s Natural Market at 926 S Monroe St offers food shopping, a bistro, and a juice and coffee bar. It’s a useful South Hill destination for stocking your apartment’s kitchen or picking up a meal.
Medical District Transit and STA Plaza
Spokane Transit’s Route 12 is the Southside Medical Shuttle. Check its current map and stops when planning a medical-district trip. For wider connections, STA Plaza at 701 W Riverside Ave serves as the downtown transit hub. Use STA’s trip planner for your departure time and destination.
An Evening at the Fox Theater
Farther into downtown, the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox on West Sprague Avenue is home to the Spokane Symphony. Add a concert to an evening out and explore the restaurants around downtown before returning to the lower South Hill.
A Longer Outing to Riverfront Park
Continue north through downtown for Riverfront Park, Spokane Falls and waterfront events. This is a destination for a longer outing beyond the immediate blocks around Koz. Leave time to explore the river and park rather than treating it as a stop just outside the front door.