First Awakenings
Known For
Stuffed French toast that photographs well and tastes even better
First Awakenings fills its exposed brick dining room with enough natural light and charming storefront energy to justify the regular line forming outside before opening. The great-for-photos French toast situation here has made more than a few Instagram feeds look significantly more interesting.
🕐Best time to visit: weekday openings to snag a brick-wall table without the wait
The Vibe
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Location
Downtown
300 David Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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