First Awakenings

4.6(836)

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Location & Hours

Address

171 Main St, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
Salinas, CA 93901
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 2:00 PM

Monday7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Thursday7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Contact Information

(831) 784-1125

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About First Awakenings

Hearty breakfast & other classic fare served in a relaxed venue with outdoor seating.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.6/5

Based on 836 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Dana Sliman

6 months ago

Beautiful huge facilities, with options to see either in or outside. The food menu is incredible with lots of options to choose from including vegetarian. Service was fast and you’ve been served with ...

Trinie Lara

4 weeks ago

Cinnamon French toast, amazing. Belgian waffle really only fantastic because of the grapefruit on top. The chicken, fried steak and gravy was delicious. Get a reservation if you can. Seems to be busy ...

Yuliana P

a year ago

This is the best traditional American breakfast you will find in town! I don’t need to say much because the food truly speaks for itself. The skillets (the classic onion and bacon one) are my favorite...

Marlisa Blueford

a week ago

Good food. The menu has something for everyone one.

Eddie Fisher

2 years ago

We had the banana French toast special, orange juice, coffee and a banana wheat germ pancake. One scrambled egg for each of us as well. Huge portions, was afraid a single pancake wouldn't be enough, ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant provides an excellent dining experience, particularly for breakfast, as reflected in the consistently high ratings. Customers seem highly satisfied with their visits.

Customer Favorites

Popular menu items include the cinnamon French toast, skillets (especially the onion and bacon), and wheat pancakes. Customers rave about the variety of pancakes available.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant boasts a large, beautiful facility with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Service is generally fast and friendly, with servers leaving carafes of coffee at the table for convenience.

Value & Quality

Customers appreciate the fair prices and large portion sizes, ensuring they leave feeling full. The food quality is generally high, with many dishes being described as delicious or fantastic.

Areas for Improvement

The banana wheat germ pancake was considered less flavorful than other options and benefited from added toppings like whipped cream and fruit. Some reviewers suggest making reservations, especially on weekends, due to potential busyness.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews highlight the extensive menu and the availability of options for everyone. The recommendation to get a reservation, particularly for weekends, also appears in recent reviews.