First Awakenings

Restaurant has a parking lot . Street meters work 7 days/wk. Just 1/2 block from Aquarium . Arrive before 9 to beat the rush & you'll be out in time for Aquarium opening & beat the rush there too.

Get there early. And split a breakfast they are large portions . Great bacado or all that raz pancake . It has raspberries , granola and coconut . Just ask for one as its huge and stack is way to big. I

Wheatgerm pancakes were unique and delicious! I preferred the plain wheatgerm over the bluegerm. The cinnamon bread french toast was flavorful and rich. Next time, I'm getting two wheatberry pancakes .

Egg Benedict is pretty good. (8/10), Turkey Omelette is pretty good (8/10). Beware the sizes r huge here, extra generous serving order 1 for 2 people should be enough.

Tasty local spot right in front of the aquarium . Perfect for outdoor breakfasts on a sunny day. Benedict eggs are a good choice. Fair prices . Recommended.

Blueberry pancakes were very good. Corned beef hash good. Portions wastefully large. Food was good, I wouldn't call it the best place in town . I would say it's good food, not exceptional.

Pre-aquarium breakfast of champions. Off-menu carnitas Benedict is eggscellent! Calamari steak , Pope John , corned pigeon hash also great

One of the best breakfast spots in the world! I'm serious they are so good! The pancakes , the omelette , the muffins ! So good!

Peach , granola , coconut pancake . Blackberry, too! Everything's yummy. Love the crepe-eggs also! Usually an hour wait on the weekends

Supertasty, huge portions , nice coffee . Great place for breakfast

Spinach and mushroom gluten free Benedicta are the bomb here. Raspberry , coconut and granola pancakes are really good tops Huge portions , great service

Beautiful view and interior, food is great best English muffin I’ve had. The hostess left us the entire pot of coffee , 5 stars.

Saw all the reviews on this place and decided to give it a go...amazing and some awesome breakfast . Great menu selection and you can't go wrong here. Polished plates means its a winner!

Triple bogey is a huge amount for the price! Some of the best pancakes I've ever tried. Was just stopping off in Monterey for breakfast , highly recommended

Tasty sandwiches with great salads and homestyle potatoes . I went for lunch but the breakfast looks amazing too. Friendly staff .

Meal portions are huge especially if you order a full order of pancakes . Please note that gluten free pancakes are available. It's not on the menu so ask for it.

I recommend the Blueberry pancakes . They are big and shareable so it is easy to order to share and try more of their dishes!

Pancakes are amazing! You literally only need one. Raspberry coconut are my favourite. Great coffee , excellent service

Amazing breakfast ! Try the blueberry pancakes or the eggs Benedict with ham and tomato . Doesn't get any better than this.

A must try. We loved our meal! Breakfast and brunch is at the top of our list.

Best breakfast place in town ...I won't go anywhere else. Try the Pope John . It's not a traditional breakfast , but still yummy!

Blueberry wheat germ pancakes were amazing and giant. Eggs Bennie so rich and satisfying. OJ just so-so. Go shopping while you wait for a table.

Amazing Eggs Benedict, although I just had them add carnitas to the huevos rancheros and it was a game changer.

Get the coconut raspberry pancakes . They are amazing. So is everything else here, but seriously, get the coconut raspberry pancakes !

This a great place to eat at while visiting Canary Row. Food is definitely good, but not mind blowing as other suggest. Don't get me wrong, I would come back.

Get the eggs Benedict with carnitas . Probably the best dish I've ever had. Trust me, I eat three times a day.

CrepeEggs are really good. Very popular so get there early!

Call in ahead of time for reservations ! It’s packed on the weekends for breakfast . Pope John is excellent

Pancakes can be ordered gluten-free! Order one because it's big enough to use as a blanket.

Squirt bottles are provided to blast the pigeons to make them go away. Great fun.

Take a book and huge appetite here coz it serves the bestest egg Benedict + pancakes here! Chillax outdoors on a beautiful autumn weekend!

Free refills on the hot chocolate ! Not many know this. All of their Eggs Benedict dishes are yummy.

Really great breakfast spot ! Enjoy the outdoor seating !!!

Best breakfast in Monterey!! Pancakes are ENORMOUS! I love the mango blueberry granola pancake with my Triple bogey ! Y.U.M.!

Bacon skillet ! Ask for sourcream+salsa and extra crispy potatoes ! Yum!

Amazing breakfast . The Benedicts, Scrambles and Pancakes were all so good!

Massive serving sizes! pigeons are aggressive so beware if sitting outdoors

Chorizo omelet was delicious. Pancakes and waffles are the bomb.

The pancakes are amazing, only order one or two though-- portion sizes are huge!

One of my favorite places to eat! Trung the Hawaiian Crepe today!

The skillet was great. The blueberry pancake is a must have!!!

Sskillet was fire!! You don’t have to pick from the items on the menu. They’re more of a suggestion

Nice brunch selection , classic dishes and a central location.

It was a special, but the Prime Rib Benedict is a must-have. Amazing.

Great coffee . Loved the huevos rancheros even tho they're made with flour tortillas .

You can't go wrong here - just go hungry. The servings are huge!

Hash is a little potato-heavy, but fab breakfasts overall

Great place for breakfast / brunch . Great atmosphere, affordable , large portions .

Get in early they get packed quick! Mmmmm triple bogey ! Texas toast is da bomb!

A interesting variety on Menu...really great place and doggie friendly . A Must Stop.