171 Main Street


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(3 out of 5)

Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 12/18/2007

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The owner is cool and the pancackes are the biggest I have ever seen. The atmosphere is good. highly reccomend.

Award Nomination: Best Service

Review #12191Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 12/17/2007

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LONG WAIT and mediocre food.

So, theres a big crowd outside... I say to myself... self, this must be one tasty joint! So I sit out front (with good free coffee) and wait for a table.

Well, the specials weren't special and the portions smaller than the price!

I wanna forget this experience, but then I might end up going there again!

But wait..... I can take my BIG MUG with me and fill it up with free coffee outside and walk down the street to the 7-11 and get a frozen burrito!


Award Nomination: Biggest Ripoff

Review #12183Review by: ncrayton on 5/17/2007

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This restaurant uses locally grow fresh ingredients to really create amazing meanu choices. The pancakes are the best i've ever had. Nice location, friendly wait staff

Award Nomination: Best Breakfast Ever

Review #10382Review by: desayuno on 1/2/2006

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One of the very best breakfasts in our state.
I'm from Fullerton and always swing by Salinas when driving in the north to catch breakfast here. Quality ingredients, fresh, hot and good selection.

Award Nomination: Best Breakfast Ever

Review #6540Review by: ggleon on 9/4/2005

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I've had beeter chow while in the Army. :)

After a long wait to be seated, the menu fails to excite.

Pancakes are good - check out the Apple pancakes. The specials have sounded good, but something gets lost in execution.

Coffee service is usually lacking... I've asked for refills that never arrive. :(

Better places exist in the same area... like Duffy's which is just up the street or Toro Cafe!

Review #5818Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 8/4/2005

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Best breakfast in town or in the area for that matter!!!

Award Nomination: Best Breakfast Ever

Review #5626Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 3/23/2005

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Everything is made from scratch with the best ingredients used. A breakfast lovers paradise.

Award Nomination: Best Breakfast Ever

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Reviews submitted here are meant to pertain to breakfast only. While Mr Breakfast cannot vouch for the validity of each restaurant review, he feels pretty good vouching for the excellent character of the residents of Salinas, California - who are primarily responsible for the review(s) you see above for First Awakenings.