First Awakenings
$ • Burgers, Pet Friendly, Gluten-Free
Hours:
300 David Ave, Monterey
(831) 372-1125
About First Awakenings
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Blueberry Pancakes with 2 Scrambled Eggs and Bacon
Fresh Seasonal Fruit and Whip Cream
Cinnamon Bread French Toast
Biscuits with Country Gravy
Our Homemade Belgium Waffle
Homemade Corned Beef Hash
Spicy Breakfast Sandwich
Texas Style French Toast
Viva Carnitas Scramble
Huevos Rancheros Plate
First Awakenings Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 7AM - 2PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM - 2PM |
| Thursday | 7AM - 2PM |
| Friday | 7AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 7AM - 2:30PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 2:30PM |
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First Awakenings is a popular restaurant located within easy walking distance from Cannery Row. The restaurant offers friendly and attentive service, with consistently delicious food that features fresh flavors. The ambiance is peaceful, and the spacious patio area is perfect for dining, especially on warm and sunny days. The menu includes a wide variety of breakfast items, salads, and sandwiches, such as the green chile burrito and the Reuben sandwich. Many visitors enjoy the quick service, with food coming out fresh and hot. The outdoor seating is lovely, and the inside is nicely laid out with great parking. The patio benches are heated, making outdoor dining even more comfortable, and the staff are very friendly and attentive, often bringing pitchers of water and coffee to the table so guests don’t need to flag down servers. Overall, First Awakenings remains a solid choice for a satisfying meal in a welcoming atmosphere. It’s especially recommended as a good spot to visit before heading to the Aquarium, offering a peaceful setting with friendly smiles, delicious plates, and good coffee that guests often crave long after leaving.