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Sunrise at Mill Ends Park

Start your Portland morning with the city’s smallest park and a hot breakfast nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 07:13

    Mill Ends Park

    Walk to Mill Ends Park to watch the sunrise. This tiny patch of grass holds the Guinness World Record for the smallest park in the world.

  2. 07:46

    Mill Ends Park

    Stand in the center of the park as the sun breaks over the horizon to the WSW.

  3. 08:06

    Coava Coffee Roasters | Public Brew Bar & Roastery

    Head to Coava Coffee Roasters for a morning brew. The Public Brew Bar & Roastery opens at 08:00, which fits the timeline perfectly after sunrise.

  4. 08:31

    Original Hotcake House

    Finish your morning with breakfast at Original Hotcake House. Famous for excellent food and great prices, it is open from 07:00, so you can arrive right after your coffee.

Local tip

Mill Ends Park is small but easy to miss. Look for the tiny patch of grass in the sidewalk. Coava Coffee Roasters is open Wednesday through Sunday from 08:00 to 15:00, so check if your visit day aligns with their schedule.

Check before you go

  • Coava Coffee Roasters is closed Monday and Tuesday.
  • Sunrise on January 15 is at 07:46.

Worth knowing

  • Coava Coffee Roasters | Public Brew Bar & Roastery is open at 08:06 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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