Best Breakfast
First Awakenings
300 David Ave., Monterey. (831) 372-1125
171 Main St., Salinas. (831) 784-1125
For more than 25 years, First Awakenings has been waking up Monterey County with hearty diner-style breakfasts and Mexican fare to match. Whether you’re in the market for fluffy pancakes or huevos rancheros (and not cotton candy or popcorn), this is the locals’ fave place to eat their first meal. The portions are generous and the menu has enough variety to keep the whole circus happy. Maybe you’re an early bird, maybe you need a little coaxing before curtain call… either way, First Awakenings puts on a breakfast worth applauding.