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First Awakenings

Breakfast Spot and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Salinas, Salinas
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7.8/10
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    Carolyn S.
    "The huevos rancheros, the Sonoran frittata and the bluegerm..."(3 Tips)
    Diane V.
    "the strawberry walnut white chocolate chip pancake ROCKED!!! :)"(5 Tips)
    Simone M.
    "Excellent omelette and poached eggs."(2 Tips)
    Delyn S.
    "Texas Style French Toast off kids menu with strawberries"(2 Tips)
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  • Trisha C.heart icon on user image
    Trisha C.July 1, 2015
    Looking 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!
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    Amanda MooreAugust 14, 2015
    I 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
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  • Mario P.heart icon on user image
    Mario ParraAugust 24, 2015
    The Homemade Belgium Waffle is a must especially with fruit & whipped cream!
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    caseqDecember 28, 2017
    Great omlettes, legit benedicts, perfect hashbrowns served in a pretty decent interior.
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  • Dustin S.
    Dustin StillNovember 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    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.
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  • Max W.heart icon on user image
    Max WennekerSeptember 18, 2017
    Buenos días tortilla was great. Super friendly staff.
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  • Carolyn S.
    Carolyn SalcedoJanuary 19, 2012
    The huevos rancheros, the Sonoran frittata and the bluegerm pancake is phenomenal and more than enough for two.
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  • Christine W.
    Christine WaltripMay 22, 2015
    At First Awakening for lunch with some long time friends. And my sister and daughter. Good eats and friends.
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  • Simone M.heart icon on user image
    Simone MaccaferriJuly 26, 2015
    Best breakfast in town. Excellent omelette and poached eggs.
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  • Richard M.
    Richard MurnaneMay 25, 2011
    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.
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  • Cristal C.
    Cristal ClarkFebruary 26, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    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!
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  • Justin M.
    Justin McCormackSeptember 1, 2013
    The Texas Toast is amazing!
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  • Noel Y.heart icon on user image
    Noel Yuri-BermúdezJanuary 17, 2017
    One pancake is big enough for two to share!
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  • Diane V.
    Diane VenturaJuly 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The Eggs Benedict Special today is so yummy! Amazing!
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  • Anna M.heart icon on user image
    Anna MedeirosJanuary 3, 2014
    Great place to grab breakfast before walking to the Steinbeck Museum.
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  • Sheena D.
    Sheena DatoDecember 31, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Love their Ham & Tomato Eggs Benedict. The wheatgerm pancake goes too..!!! Yum.
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  • Steve M.
    Steve ManzuikDecember 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    everything on the breakfast menu is great their hot sauce will clean you out but tastes great at the time
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  • Delyn S.heart icon on user image
    Delyn SimonsJune 17, 2012
    If you bring kids, Texas Style French Toast off kids menu with strawberries will be a hit.
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  • Tyrone V.heart icon on user image
    Tyrone VegaMarch 17, 2021
    everything
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  • Diane V.
    Diane VenturaFebruary 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    the strawberry walnut white chocolate chip pancake ROCKED!!! :)
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  • Sarah R.
    Sarah RJune 7, 2015
    They do a great fruit bowl here
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  • Jill A.
    Jill AmannoSeptember 16, 2013
    So yummy! Definitely coming back!
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  • Toni Michelle Salon-Michelle
    Best Benedict ever
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  • Brian B.
    Brian BarrDecember 27, 2013
    Best breakfast in Salinas hands down!
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  • Victoria O.heart icon on user image
    Victoria O'DonnellAugust 11, 2017
    Go for huevos rancheros
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  • Scott W.
    Scott WebbNovember 25, 2019
    The Viva Caritas Scramble!
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  • David C.
    David CaplanMarch 11, 2013
    Best turkey eggs Benedict in California
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  • Cindy L.heart icon on user image
    Cindy LeongDecember 16, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Always good food
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  • Nick O.
    Nick OsanoAugust 31, 2011
    The staff are very friendly, especially Jarred.
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  • Suzie M.heart icon on user image
    Suzie MaddoxMarch 26, 2016
    French toast
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  • Liz S.
    Liz SnyderJune 7, 2013
    Awesome food! !!
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  • Tori Jane F.
    Tori Jane FMay 1, 2011
    Veggie skillet is delicious
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  • Jacob R.
    Jacob RMarch 27, 2011
    Enjoyed the food, but not the restaurant. Too many families.
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  • Jane E.
    Jane ErwinJuly 22, 2013
    Just ok pg much better
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  • Owen O.
    Owen OwsleyJanuary 20, 2011
    Don't go.
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