First Awakenings

300 David Ave, Monterey
(831) 372-1125

Recent Reviews

Laura Molina

Great breakfast place! There is a wait but it's worth it. Food was awesome and they gave you plenty. We came here on vacation and glad we found this gem. Will be back from Texas one day soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Texas Style French Toast, Toast, Potatoes

James

Great food. We went to the aquarium and decided to bail out to get food. The aquarium has less than stellar options so I recommend coming here. Service was a bit slow but it was still worth coming here as the food was actually cheaper and better. They also have heated outdoor benches which was quite a surprise ?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Serena -Seeun Jun

I love their pancakes and crepes!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Selena R

Food here is amazing, big portions, and food came out fast! - when visiting I will eat here again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sonia Musson

Best Breakfast!! Honestly you can’t go wrong with anything here, everything is delicious!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Blueberry Pancakes with 2 Scrambled Eggs and Bacon

Cory Peters

Delicious breakfast. Great service.

Rabia G

I got huevos rancheros and my husband got an omelette. Both were amazing we went back the next day to eat here again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros Plate

Phillip Higgins

Good value, good food, long waits and service is generally good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Chad Gentry

Best breakfast in Monterey area

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paul Waters

Such good food and service! Always come here when I’m in

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meagan Nolan

For a busy, rainy morning the staff was so friendly. The wait was long but their estimates were spot on. Everyone wanted to ensure we had the best time. Our server was so apologetic for the wait and it wasn't even that long. Our food came out so fast and was absolutely delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arek Karagoezian

Delicious food, friendly staff and THE ONLY place with a diaper changing table in the men’s room that we have come across. Thanks for including that

Chris Mcknight

Great food. and Great service! perfect place to get breakfast before the aquarium kid

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rikki N.

I reccomend calling ahead to reserve a seat as it can get pretty crowded and can have a line going out the door. We called ahead and got seated really quickly. The service was great, everyone was friendly. Our server was wonderful and gave us some tips on the area.Despite great service, the food was just okay. Everyone ordered something different and the portions do lean on the larger side. The food can range from good/okay to a bit bland. (I reccomend you skip the breakfast potatoes- the ketchup or hot sauce can't save them. I think you can substitute something else.) The food did come out quickly, but we noticed we arrived before the large crowds and we had a reservation.Overall the food was okay but way overpriced for the quality.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Dustie Zimmerman

Beautiful outside patio! The breakfast food was amazing! I had the vegan breakfast bowl with eggs& cheese and it came with delicious sourdough bread! The coffee was yummy and they even got us to go cups!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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