i have lived in salinas all my life and this is by far my favorite place to have breakfast.
the service is great, the food is excellent and you must must must try their pancakes!! BEST PANCAKES EVER.
the only crappy thing is on the weekends they get really busy so there is usually a 10 minute wait. but it's totally worth the wait.
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I was told that this place had good service and food. My experience was satisfying. The employees were all polite and very helpful. They knew the menu real well and helped me to decide what I was really wanting. The food came hot and prompt. The wait wasn't long at all. The waiter always checked up on us and made my friends and I real comfortable. I Would recommend this place to any and everyone! Great place!!!!

Ready for breakfast? First Awakenings is a great spot to invite your family for breakfast. The servings are great for the prices and you are guaranteed to be full at the end of your meal. It is conveniently located right next to the movies so you can have breakfast and check out a flick after. I would highly recommend this restaurant!