Timeline
06:53
Find the eastern edge of Alamo Square Park facing Steiner Street. The park opens at 5AM, so you have plenty of time to secure a spot on the grass. Wait for the sun to crest the horizon and paint the row of Victorian houses in soft gold.
08:08
Walk to Kate's Kitchen for Southern-style breakfast. The French Toast Orgy is worth the wait if you are hungry, but arrive before the weekend brunch rush hits.
09:08
Return to Alamo Square Park for a final look as the morning light settles. The contrast between the bright blue sky and the colorful facades is best appreciated now that the crowds have thinned slightly.
Local tip
Kate's Kitchen opens at 08:30 on weekends. If you are visiting on a weekday, they open at 08:00. The park is open until midnight, but you will want to leave before it gets dark.
Check before you go
- Kate's Kitchen hours: Mo 09:00-14:45; Tu-Fr 08:00-14:45; Sa,Su 08:30-15:45
- Alamo Square Park hours: 5AM - Midnight
Worth knowing
- Kate's Kitchen is open at 08:08 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr
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