First Awakenings
171 Main St., Salinas, (831) 784-1125125 | Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, (831) 372-1125, firstawakenings.net
For two-and-a-half decades, this locals’ favorite has been serving up delicious breakfast and lunch every day. Eggs reign supreme here, and you can get them any way you can imagine – from omelets to eggs Benedict to frittata to burritos. An extensive menu offers other breakfast specialties, too, like pancakes, crepes, waffles and oatmeal with fruit. If you’re the type to eat anything for breakfast, try the creative burgers, sandwiches or salads. Kinda makes you want to forget about those days when you thought Pop Tarts were a reasonable start to the morning.