Timeline
06:58
Walk the perimeter of the Delaware Park Golf Course. The open fairways offer an unobstructed view to the west, perfect for watching the sky change color before the sun breaks the horizon.
07:28
Move to the main Delaware Park grounds. Find a quiet bench or open grassy area facing WSW to witness the sunrise at 07:43. The golden light begins to spill across the landscape shortly after.
08:13
Head to JAM Parkside for coffee. It is open from 07:00, so it is ready for you immediately after the sunrise viewing. Enjoy a locally roasted cup while the park wakes up around you.
08:43
Finish your morning with a hearty breakfast or brunch at Parkside Meadow. The restaurant opens at 11:30 on weekdays, but for a weekend start, the brunch service from noon is ideal. If you are here earlier, the café atmosphere at JAM suffices, or you can wait for the full menu to open.
Local tip
The sunrise direction is WSW. Ensure your viewing spot faces that way for the best light. JAM Parkside is a reliable early stop, but for a full meal, plan for the weekend brunch hours or weekday late morning if you are staying for the golden light period starting at 16:22 (though that is evening, so for a sunrise plan, stick to the morning coffee and later brunch).
Check before you go
- JAM Parkside is open daily from 07:00-19:00.
- Parkside Meadow brunch is 11:30AM-11PM (Mon, Wed-Sat) and noon-3PM (Sun).
- Check the exact sunrise time for your specific day, as it shifts slightly from the 07:43 on Jan 15.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Buffalo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).