First Awakenings
300 David Ave., Monterey
(831) 372-1125
171 Main St., Salinas
(831) 784-1125, firstawakenings.net
In a different life, cowboys would be carbo-loading at First Awakenings, not chewing on salt pork and eggs. Why wouldn’t they want their choice of omelet filled with various cheeses and veggies with a side of spuds? Or wait in long (but worth it) lines for First Awakenings’ famous giant pancakes, which come in flavors like raspberry coconut, blueberry ricotta and more? Locals have long known it’s the best way to start the day. Plus, it really does beat salt pork.
