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First Awakenings



171 Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901

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(831) 784-1125

Cuisine: Breakfast and Brunch


4.7 of 5.0 from 36 reviews

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First Awakenings Reviews

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  • ChefMozNeeds better coffee, but the service and food are so good, you look past it.

    55555 by ChefMoz.org


  • ChefMozWonderful breakfast, great service. Best PRD in the world...

    55555 by ChefMoz.org


  • Victoria JGo for huevos rancheros

    55555 by Victoria J


  • Noel Y.One pancake is big enough for two to share!

    55555 by Noel Y.


  • Suzie RFrench toast

    55555 by Suzie R


  • Cindy JAlways good food

    55555 by Cindy J


  • Mario ParraThe Homemade Belgium Waffle is a must especially with fruit & whipped cream!

    55555 by Mario Parra


  • Amanda JI get the turkey dill crepe and it's always fantastic. My husband gets the skillet with mushrooms and ham and he raves about it. Never a complaint with First awakenings. Great, fast service

    55555 by Amanda J


  • Simone MaccaferriBest breakfast in town. Excellent omelette and poached eggs.

    55555 by Simone Maccaferri


  • Trisha JLooking for a speedy breakfast/brunch spot off the highway? This is it. Extremely fast and courteous service (props to our server Alex) and good food. My huevos rancheros below - sorry, took a bite!

    55555 by Trisha J


  • Sarah ReesThey do a great fruit bowl here

    55555 by Sarah Rees


  • Christine JAt First Awakening for lunch with some long time friends. And my sister and daughter. Good eats and friends.

    55555 by Christine J


  • Sarah ReesGreat eggs benedict! I also don't usually like pancakes, but I like them here.

    55555 by Sarah Rees


  • Toni Michelle Salon-MichelleBest Benedict ever

    55555 by Toni Michelle Salon-Michelle


  • Anna M.Great place to grab breakfast before walking to the Steinbeck Museum.

    55555 by Anna M.


  • Brian B.Best breakfast in Salinas hands down!

    55555 by Brian B.


  • Jill A.So yummy! Definitely coming back!

    55555 by Jill A.


  • Justin M.The Texas Toast is amazing!

    55555 by Justin M.


  • Jane E.Just ok pg much better

    33333 by Jane E.


  • Liz S.Awesome food! !!

    55555 by Liz S.


  • David C.Best turkey eggs Benedict in California

    55555 by David C.


  • Diane V.the strawberry walnut white chocolate chip pancake ROCKED!!! :)

    55555 by Diane V.


  • Dustin S.Don't sit at the counter unless you have short legs, the stool is close enough for you to slam your knees when sitting down, it's very painful if you hit the cornered stylish woodwork.

    33333 by Dustin S.


  • Diane V.The Eggs Benedict Special today is so yummy! Amazing!

    55555 by Diane V.


  • Delyn S.If you bring kids, Texas Style French Toast off kids menu with strawberries will be a hit.

    55555 by Delyn S.


  • Cristal C.It's not on the menu, but if you ask for Chicken Apple Sausage they just might have some in the kitchen for Today or Tomorrow's special!

    33333 by Cristal C.


  • Carolyn S.The huevos rancheros, the Sonoran frittata and the bluegerm pancake is phenomenal and more than enough for two.

    55555 by Carolyn S.


  • Sheena D.Love their Ham & Tomato Eggs Benedict. The wheatgerm pancake goes too..!!! Yum.

    55555 by Sheena D.


  • Nick O.The staff are very friendly, especially Jarred.

    55555 by Nick O.


  • Richard M.You have to try their pancakes, any of them. Believe me, having just one will fill you up, they are the size of the plate, and very thick.

    55555 by Richard M.


  • Tori Jane F.Veggie skillet is delicious

    55555 by Tori Jane F.


  • Jacob R.Enjoyed the food, but not the restaurant. Too many families.

    55555 by Jacob R.


  • Ryan F.I hear the black and bleu salad is amazing

    55555 by Ryan F.


  • Owen O.Don't go.

    11111 by Owen O.


  • Steve M.everything on the breakfast menu is great their hot sauce will clean you out but tastes great at the time

    55555 by Steve M.


  • SandraTheir once in a while Carnitas Omelet special (not the one on menu) is to die for! Too bad it's not always available :( Best omelet I've ever had. Check it!

    55555 by Sandra


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