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
Brian McAllen
Had a very pleasant meal with my girlfriend. Server did not check on us a single time except to bring out the food. We had to get our own boxes. When it came to paying our bill he was sure to stand over my shoulder in an attempt to intimidate me. I tipped him 10%, which is much lower than I normally would and quite frankly he didn’t deserve anything. He said then laughed loudly and said “only 6 dollars? Are you kidding me?”. We will not be back
Even though it seemed busy we got seated quickly. Food was great! Everyone loved their meals. The avocado toast was great, could share with another person the portion was big! Good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jon lykins
Yummy, that's about all I can say. Give me anything in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casey Keyes
The quintessential place to get breakfast on Monterey Peninsula. Great way to start your morning before beach walk/aquarium!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage, Potatoes
Scott Russell
First Awakenings is an institution.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan N.
The food was 4/5 stars and the service was 5/5! I give the Chicado sandwich a 7.5/10 because the chicken was more on the dryer side, but the flavor was great! I had caesar salad on the side which was beautifully drenched in dressing. If you're into that then it'll be perfect for you! My boyfriend had the Prime Dip. He gave it a 8/10 because the bread they used fit well with the sandwich. The meat was tender and the cheese was nicely melted into the sandwich. The french toast was 5/10. We thought the bread slices would be more on the thicker side, but it wasn't. It didn't lack in flavor so that kind of saved it. The service was great overall. The waiter was very attentive and accommodating! There was a small hiccup with the syrup, but it got quickly resolved. I could see why this place is always packed! If you guys wanna try this place out, just don't forget to put yourselves on the waitlist!
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
Good value, good food, long waits and service is generally good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Best breakfast in Monterey area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such good food and service! Always come here when I’m in
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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
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
Great food. and Great service! perfect place to get breakfast before the aquarium kid
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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
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
Had a very pleasant meal with my girlfriend. Server did not check on us a single time except to bring out the food. We had to get our own boxes. When it came to paying our bill he was sure to stand over my shoulder in an attempt to intimidate me. I tipped him 10%, which is much lower than I normally would and quite frankly he didn’t deserve anything. He said then laughed loudly and said “only 6 dollars? Are you kidding me?”. We will not be back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
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Even though it seemed busy we got seated quickly. Food was great! Everyone loved their meals. The avocado toast was great, could share with another person the portion was big! Good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yummy, that's about all I can say. Give me anything in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The quintessential place to get breakfast on Monterey Peninsula. Great way to start your morning before beach walk/aquarium!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage, Potatoes
First Awakenings is an institution.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was 4/5 stars and the service was 5/5! I give the Chicado sandwich a 7.5/10 because the chicken was more on the dryer side, but the flavor was great! I had caesar salad on the side which was beautifully drenched in dressing. If you're into that then it'll be perfect for you! My boyfriend had the Prime Dip. He gave it a 8/10 because the bread they used fit well with the sandwich. The meat was tender and the cheese was nicely melted into the sandwich. The french toast was 5/10. We thought the bread slices would be more on the thicker side, but it wasn't. It didn't lack in flavor so that kind of saved it. The service was great overall. The waiter was very attentive and accommodating! There was a small hiccup with the syrup, but it got quickly resolved. I could see why this place is always packed! If you guys wanna try this place out, just don't forget to put yourselves on the waitlist!