First Awakenings
300 David Ave., Monterey, (831) 372‑1125 | 171 Main St., Salinas, (831) 784‑1125, firstawakenings.net
A good breakfast can define how the day goes. Steinbeck illustrates this in his short story “Breakfast,” in which a group of farmworkers share a meal in solidarity. Hungry diners illustrate this by waiting in long weekend lines for these hearty breakfast plates. First Awakenings, a local favorite for years, offers that wholesome start to the day from decadent eggs Benedict to classic biscuits and gravy. With an extensive selection, no matter what you pick you’ll leave First Awakenings feeling prepared to take on the day’s journey.