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Mornings on First

4.0 (181 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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French Dip
Madison B.

We came on a Saturday morning and we got sat immediately. They have a front patio and back patio along with inside seating. They had a variety of drinks and food to choose from. We got the cookies and cream cold brew and the tiramisu latte and both were good! For food we got the chicken fried steak and the french dip with provolone cheese and both were very good.

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Jillian P.

Kid and dog friendly brunch spot. Came by at 11am on a Saturday with my mom and infant and grabbed a shaded table on their front patio. Their front patio overlooks main Street and is a great spot to people watch on the weekend. Our server was friendly, efficient and gave recommendations when asked. I ordered the sunrise sandwich with country potatoes and a latte and everything was yummy and thoughtfully prepared. Servings are quite generous too! I will definitely return and especially recommend for anyone dining out with your fur ptr human baby!

Cute outdoor patio dining.
Candice F.

I came here to Mornings on First on a Friday morning and we opted for outdoor seating since we brought our dogs. Such a cute and comfortable dining space on a beautiful February morning. Service was swift and friendly from beginning to end. The menu was not overly large, but you are bound to find a couple of items that intrigue you. My friend and I decided to share as we normally do two dishes - the Mushroom Market toast and the Dad's French toast. Prices are average for the area, but definitely breakfast prices are climbing anywhere you go in the Tri-Valley. Our food came out not long after we placed our order. Our server continued to be very helpful with all of our requests including getting side dishes and additional condiments. Flavors were good, however, the bread for the mushroom toast seemed a bit stale. Other than that, the ambiance truly won me over. This is definitely worth a try!

Stew's special
Hannah K.

Mornings on First wouldn't be my first brunch spot in Downtown Livermore, but they ended up having no wait on a Sunday mid morning so we decided to try it! We ordered the Stew's Special (French toast, 2 eggs, and choice of meat) along with biscuits and gravy. The order took longer than expected to come out. Our favorite part of the order was the pork sausages, but I wouldn't come for the French toast as there are other spots nearby that do it better. Overall the service and experience were good but I still stand by my statement that this wouldn't be my first choice for brunch in the area. Their outdoor seating out front looked cute though if you are looking for a patio brunch experience!

Melissa D.

My sister and I have shared their Ohana Pancakes a few times now, and we still salivate when we talk or text about them. Pineapple, coconut, and macadamia cream sauce over perfectly cooked pancakes makes this a 11/10. Definitely our favorite and what brings us back. We've also tried their Breakfast Tacos (8.5/10) country fried steak breakfast (10/10) and club sandwich (10/10). It looks small when you first walk in, but there's plenty of seating in their back patio. Service is always friendly and their coffee is great too.

Breakfast tacos with potatoes .

Big O Tires thanks Stu and the amazing staff at Morning on 1st for the breakfast tacos. They were on point. Been there many times with family as well as workers . Always great fresh food and friendly atmosphere.

Chicken and Waffles
Salvador Z.

Kudos to my ex-wife for recommending this establishment. We spent the morning at the Apple Store upgrading our phones and were starving for some breakfast after two plus hours at Apple Store. Shout out to Pepe for his great customer service too. We were seated immediately which was great for a busy weekend. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside patio area. My ex and I had chicken and waffles and my daughter and her boyfriend had the hot honey chicken sandwich and sunrise sandwich. Everyone was pretty happy with their meals. Great atmosphere for any occasion.

French Dip sandwich
Evelyn M.

Came on a Saturday brunch time. Very busy but was able to get a table outdoors in front. I did get a look inside after I ordered to use the bathroom and saw a back door that had more outdoor seating. Inside seemed compact while the outdoor seating was more airy on a sunny day. Food was good but I very much enjoyed the coffee flight. My wait wasn't long. I ate half and took the rest home. I finished the coffee flight though. The server was ok. I didn't like that the payment was given the choice of 18, 20, 25% it just makes me feel like I'm forced to choose a high % when the service didn't feel like that was the % they deserved. It's not like the old dine in experience where they leave the receipt for signature and the tip amount and I could have chilled for awhile but since I already paid it's almost like I felt rushed out. Would like to return again with a guest and get the coffee flight again or try other drinks Parking was hard to find but I was lucky to find a disabled parking spot a walking distance away.

Alejandra D.

This was my second time here, and I don't think I'll be returning. I only came back because a friend wanted to try it out. The restaurant wasn't busy, but it took a long time just to get water. I noticed several staff chatting and standing around behind the bar, yet no one brought cups until I eventually had to ask. Not a great impression. We were a group of 4. When our food finally came, my friend's order was wrong. The runner went to get our server, and when my friend explained the mistake, the server got defensive and insisted, "No, I even confirmed it with you." That wasn't true. She had confirmed the orders of the other 2 in our group, but not my friend's. I spoke up to back my friend since I clearly heard her order and told the server I heard what my friend said and she didn't order that dish she got. More than anything, it was the server's tone that surprised me instead of just correcting the mistake. Since the food had already taken so long, my friend considered just accepting the wrong dish. But the server said she'd have it remade, which only made my friend uneasy. She worried about how the replacement would be handled. When the new plate came out, she even smelled the new plate before eating, which says a lot about the trust that was lost, and it was also the server's attitude that didn't help. To make things worse, when the bill came, we were still charged for the wrong dish. Thankfully, I caught it before paying. Another friend at the table who ordered the omelet said it wasn't good and described it as tasting like a "wet rag." Overall, between the inattentive staff, defensive service, order mistakes, and disappointing food, I wouldn't come back.

Iced Tiramisu Latte
Jose C.

This places is great, and theres quite a few good breakfast spots around downtown Livermore as it is. It's always hard to choose when i take my wife and son for a morning walk. But we usually end up here because my son always gets a hot wheel, and my wife loves the coffee specialty drinks here. I've came at least 6 times to this location and the service is always good, as well as the food. We have always gone during weekday mornings so the place is always peaceful, not loud or anything like that. Which i prefer. Finally as far as portion to price ratio, i think it's fair. Portions tend to be on the bigger side.

Lunch Menu
Bryan T.

Mornings on First had disappointing vegetarian food options that took 45 minutes to arrive and felt overpriced for what I ordered. However, staff were very attentive and caring, the ambience was wonderful and friendly, and the selection of iced coffees was delicious. I would have been happier just coming here with a group of friends to chat over drinks instead of coming here for an expensive, mediocre brunch. I ordered the Iced Coffee Flight, Veggie Scramble, and Breakfast Tacos with soyrizo substitute (not pictured in this review). Iced Coffee Flight was very fun. You have an interesting selection of different flavors, and while I did have a favorite, all three drinks were great. * S'mores Latte - strong, dark chocolate-y * Cookies & Cream Cold Brew - fruity, lighter * Iced Tiramisu Latte - tasted the most like coffee, topped with bits of chocolate shavings Food took around 45 minutes to arrive. Soy chorizo and vegan egg substitute for the breakfast tacos ordered didn't taste very present for the extra $4 I paid for it. I feel that you are better off just asking for no chorizo instead if you are vegetarian and not vegan. Veggie Scramble was fine and otherwise unremarkable, though you could always pay extra cash to add cheese, soyrizo, or use plant based eggs. The side options for toast and fruit or country potatoes are unremarkable as well. Overall, great drinks, ambience, and service. But for breakfast/brunch foods, did not feel worth the time and money spent.

Belgian waffle yum
Kim T.

I enjoyed my experience here. Came with a friend to have brunch midweek. No wait, which I love! Server was friendly and checked in on us often. Now for the food: Chilaquiles: I really enjoyed these. The chips stayed crispy most of my meal which I always appreciate. Who likes soggy chips ever?? Belgian Style Waffle: Would I get this again? Probably not. It tasted great, but I probably should have gone for one of the most colorful style waffles they have. Western Omelette: added the avocado , yes even at that price, and was tasty. All in all, I would consider going back if I was in the area :)

Breakfast burrito, salsa on the side
Krysten H.

Service was great here, plenty of seating and street parking. Nothing particularly special about the food. We ordered the breakfast burrito, Chilaquiles and ice coffee flight. Food portions here are large, was expecting larger coffee for the price point.

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The food is not good. One note and overpriced. Have tried a few times and I'm disappointed every time. There are way better choices in town.

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The food is good. The service is excellent. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is so cute.

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Food, service, and ambiance was great! The drinks were also great! I had the waffles and it was delicious

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Service is outstanding everyone is so nice and attentive!! Breakfast burrito was a 10/10.

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The food was delicious. Everything was warm and fresh. Service was exceptional. Ambience was very friendly!

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The food was yummy and Mauricio, our waiter was freakin awesome!!! Thank you for your great customer service!

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