Timeline
07:31
Arrive at the Diolch Jess mural. The green background and yellow markings are best lit by the early morning light before the crowds arrive. Stand back to take in the full portrait of Jess Fishlock.
08:11
Watch the sunrise. The sun sets toward the SW, but in the morning the light will strike the mural from the east, bringing out the colors of the artwork and the surrounding basketball court markings.
08:36
Walk three minutes to Quantum Coffee Roasters for a hot drink. The café opens at 08:00 on weekdays and 09:00 on Saturdays, so it will be open and ready for you just as the initial rush of light fades.
08:56
Stroll eleven minutes to Benedito's for a light breakfast or snack. This deli opens at 10:00 on weekdays and 11:00 on weekends, making it the perfect spot to settle in for the next hour.
Local tip
The walk from the mural to the coffee shop is short and straightforward. If you are visiting on a weekend, remember that Quantum Coffee opens an hour later than on weekdays.
Check before you go
- Quantum Coffee Roasters opens at 08:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Benedito's opens at 10:00 Monday, Wednesday to Saturday, and 11:00 on Sundays.
Worth knowing
- Quantum Coffee Roasters is open at 08:36 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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