We were told the wait was about 20 minutes, which was fine. Once seated, we waited another hour and a half at the table and never got our food. We should have been told up front that the wait would actually be an hour and half and could have gone somewhere else. What a waste of an afternoon. We won't be back, which is too bad because I used to really like this place. read more

Didn't know how new this place really was when I added to my "Local" bookmarks, but boy, am I sure glad I did! First things first, we were greeted immediately w/ friendly smiles and sat at the bar. Now I've had great customer service before, but the customer service at First Toast is SUPERB! And then the FOOD?! Amazing . My boyfriend and I ordered the Chilaquiles and Loco Moco (both very flavorful)--and ended our meal with a decadent Flan. Definitely will be coming back soon! read more

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Tried this place a few weeks ago with my daughter for breakfast. It had the biscuits and gravy and was not disappointed.

My Grandfather and I do lunch once a month. Today we decided to try First Toast. First inconvenience was the parking. Especially for my papa who has a hard time moving around. Second issue was seating. They sat us at this small table near the door. The side where the door was more accessible for my papa to get into the seat vs the one i sat it which was blocked in by a wall and another table. Throughout our meal my papa was hit by the door 7 times. Only twice did they apologize. Food was good, however we had to wait almost an hour after eating to get our check. Probably because by the 7th time someone smacked my papa with the door I said something. A lady finally came over and we asked for a box and the check. My tone was full of irritation at this point, so she walked away, went to talk to her co workers and pointed at us several times. She finally came back with a box, handed it to me, grabbed my papas plate without saying anything. At this point I was irritated. We got up and took the check to the front. This was one of the most unpleasant experiences at a restaurant i've ever had. Also my papa had asked for a refill on coffee during the time we were waiting for our check and that never came either. I am beyond livid at how my papa and I were treated. Will not be coming back. read more

One of the best huevos rancheros I've ever had, pancakes were delicious as well. Very clean, bathrooms were also very clean. I haven't tried anything else but what we ate was delicious. I highly recommend. read more

Bathroom was spotless! Waitress was attentive and professional. Food was outstanding! Already made another reservation to bring hubby this time! THANKYOU for great food and hospitality! read more

My primary reaction here was disappointment. My first impression was flavorless which is not the first word that comes to mind when you think comida Mexicano. Chips and salsa, with a small serving of tasty black bean frijoles, looked great, but the chips had not a hint of corn taste and the watery salsa was invisible. Nothing there. The fish tacos were enormous, ok, and topped with a lovely salad of shredded cabbage and tomatoes but again, I'm chewing it, it's in my mouth but I am not tasting anything. No cilantro, no jalapeño, no corn, no fish. Weird. The sauce with it was actually pretty tasty but I don't eat fish tacos for the sauce. And I have had good Spanish rice in my time but this was not it. My wife's chicken Caesar had not a hint of anchovy paste, well grilled chicken and was just lettuce-y. The price was usual, the service was excellent and the ambiance is welcoming. The food was fresh and boring. I am reminded of the Chevy's restaurant chain - Fresh Mex! No thanks. read more

The signature avocado toast was served on thick, crusty artisan bread and topped with a perfectly poached egg. The bright, modern interior made it the absolute perfect spot to sit back and enjoy a weekend brunch. read more

The signature avocado toast was served on thick, crusty artisan bread and topped with a perfectly poached egg. The bright, modern interior made it the absolute perfect spot to sit back and enjoy a weekend brunch. read more

Great food and drinks. They do wonderful breakfasts and mimosas. I love the eggs Benedict's.

Came here for a celebration, and it did not disappoint. The drinks were delicious. I started with a strawberry margarita. It was delicious. We decided to get a flight. Every drink was great and perfectly garnished. I ordered the peanut butter and jelly French toast. It exceeded my expectations. Such great flavors and complex textures. My friends asked how I heard about this cute spot (Yelp) because they were impressed and enjoyed the food and drinks. read more

First Toast - Peanut butter jelly French toast - Mexican Near Me - Lodi, California

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I'm not a very big breakfast person, but this place was very interesting and tasty to try. I tried something new. I ordered the eggs Benedict. I really did love the eggs and the salad. I was not a huge fan of the meat because I only eat chicken, but it was still very tasty. I also ordered a loco moco which was extremely tasty, and I do recommend getting that. This is a wonderful place to try and the service is very fast. read more

First Toast - Mexican Near Me - Lodi, California

First of all we walked in, looked at the menu, nothing I or my husband wanted to eat. Everything in the menu was outrageously expensive for Mexican food. Second, the music was so loud and obnoxious we had to leave. We couldn't wait to get the heck out and eat our lunch next door where it was nice & peaceful. Restaurant was nice and clean, but for us it was the sky high prices and extremely loud music! read more

This was a very yummy restaurant, and the brunch was amazing! The staff was attentive and on it for having to run around and help so many people since brunch time is very busy. This was a great experience and I'd go again, a very cozy vibe. read more

Great service and amazing food. Definitely recommend trying this place when in Lodi. Small place but very inviting and casual place

Fantastic menu with lots of varied options. I chose the All American and it was more than filling and exceptionally delicious. The service is top notch with attentive staff and good serve times, despite being busy. The vibe is casual and very friendky. Would highly recommend. I will definitely be returning. read more

Sometimes we like to go have breakfast with our family and sometimes with our girlfriends or hubby. This place is a great place to go to with just your hubby or a friends date. It's on the fancy, dress up side. Food was good. A little pricey for what you receive. Our service was great up Until we ordered. After that, she disappeared. We had to chase her down to get refills and extra napkins. She took forever to bring our bill, we went to the front. We sat inside the covered area, literally right next to the outside patio door. That was a little annoying. My chair kept getting hit, the door didn't shut nicely, it slammed and it was so cold. Nice little place. read more

My friends and I visited First Toast for restaurant week. Our server, Evelia (sp) was wonderful. I had never had chicken fried steak, so I seized the moment, and now I realized I've been missing out! It was tender and flavorful. The toast came with homemade strawberry/blueberry jam. If it was socially acceptable, I would have licked the dish, it was that good! I mentioned we had a lot of food, I had a bite of the lemon ricotta pancake... definitely will be back for that as well as the steak. My friends wouldn't shut up about their food either... so good! Their highlights... the blueberry syrup, the loco moco, and the Chilequiles. We will be back! Sincerely, The Breakfast Club read more

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This spot is a total gem. Inviting vibes, delightful staff, and Donna always makes you feel welcome. The food? Incredible! Every dish is crafted with passion and perfection. If you want amazing food with a personal touch, visit--you'll leave smiling! read more

We looked for a restaurant with good reviews and found this amazing place . We drove 30 minutes and had an amazing experience. The service was excellent from the start and the food was amazing . Danna gave us amazing service and they also played great music read more

First Toast - Mexican Near Me - Lodi, California

Nice little place for breakfast. Very nice staff, lots of variety on the menu, American breakfast as well as Mexican breakfast.

We decided to eat here after a friend recommended it. I'm glad we listened. We were seated out on the patio which at first I wasn't happy about. Our server never forgot about us out there and the heater was on which made it nice. I had the chilequilles and my husband had the pb&j stuffed French toast. De-li-cious! The menu had lots to offer. We will be back to try more items! read more

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I ordered the French toast and it is the best i ever had!! The atmosphere is very nice and makes a great spot for brunch. A bit on the smaller side but the food is so worth it if there is a wait. Service is great too! read more

First Toast - Classic French Toast - Mexican Near Me - Lodi, California

We stopped here on a warm Saturday for lunch. We were impressed with the ambiance. The restaurant is small but cute. It reminds us of one of the restaurants we ate at and loved in Cabo. We sat at the bar and ordered a pear martini which was to die for. Hands down our new favorite. I ordered the steak salad and was blown away by how good it was and how much steak and guacamole it had. Seasoned to where you can still taste the meat which is what I prefer. I love how clean the food seamed and tasted. Will be back. read more

I came here on a Sunday morning. There was bit of a wait but was seated after 20 minutes. I shared the eggs benedict with a friend! It was very salty and the hashbrowns weren't to my taste. It wasn't too crispy and kind of cold when I got it. My other friends ordered the french toast and the chicken fajitas. The chicken fajita was dry and needed more flavor. We asked the server to bring verde sauce which helped loads! The mimosa flight came with 4 drinks which you can choose the flavors! I say this was a worth it item. $32 for a mimosa flight!! Would come again to try more on the menu read more

Really good food! Everything is fresh and delicious. Staff is super friendly and thoughtful. Great place to grab a bite!

I planned a day of wine tasting in the area but knew we had to eat first. After googling breakfast spots in Lodi I settled for First Toast and am SO glad I did. The directions were easy to follow and they have their own parking area. It is shared with another business so be sure to read the signs. We were greeted and sat immediately. Upon first glance the seating seems small but I also couldnt see the back of the restaurant around the corner, there could have been more tables. We started off with mimosas which were amazing! Some flavor they offer that I haven't seen before were the pineapple jalepeno, cranberry & rosemary and a hibiscus lavender. I o ky had time to try the pineapple jalepeno which I really enjoyed. It wasn't too spicy. I had the applewood chicken sausage scramble with potatoes and sourdough toast for breakfast and it was amazing! I was so impressed. Chris took wonderful care of us and I will definitely be returning with more people. read more

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The server was friendly and helpful. The food the authentic and delicious. It worth the price and wait read more

Great food. So very fresh. The biscut and gravy was great. Awesome pancakes as well. They were out of chicken fried steak. The eggs benidict were very good as well. over all i recomend this place. read more

I would recommend something else. The enchiladas lacked flavor and the sauce seemed water down. Service was ok, the server came fast and took order but didn't really check in after that. read more

First Toast - Mexican Near Me - Lodi, California

Beautifully presented, hot, delicious breakfast! Awesome, quick, friendly service from our waiter, Chris. Beautiful dining area. read more

First Toast - Lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes and garden omelet. - Mexican Near Me - Lodi, California

I had made reservations for 8 people 6 days in advance to celebrate Mother's Day Lunch on the Saturday before Mother's Day. We thought First Toast had great quality food and service and our family from out of town would enjoy it there. I had multiple confirmations via text and email throughout the week. I also called at 10:20 am to confirm the party of 8 for 1:00 pm on the day of and I received the verbal telephone affirmation. When we showed up at 1:00 for our Mother's Day Lunch we were told the table was not ready yet. That was fine and acceptable. We understand that there is a general 15 minute courtesy rule. But, we continued to wait and the table they had planned for us was occupied and those customers just ordered fresh beverages and did not seem to be finishing up. They did not have another plan for our table. We waited in the hot sun 90 degree with our almost 87 year old grandparents and continued to wait and we ended up leaving and informing the host and she seemed just fine with it. She seemed relieved that she lost customers and nor was she genuinely apologetic that our Mother's Day plans were ruined. We all have a bad taste in our mouths. First Toast is Bad Toast. read more

I was about to send this restaurant to my boyfriend and was surprised to see reviews stating the food was bland. I just tried this new spot last weekend with my bestie. First, the ambiance is very nice. The salsa is a bit watery, I wish it were chunky. I ordered a blackberry margarita, delicious with perfect amount of alcohol! My main plate were red enchiladas, salsa had good flavor, chicken was nice and tender. Great service, very polite and attentive. read more

First Toast - Mexican Near Me - Lodi, California

I made a reservation for 10 on Sunday morning. When showed up, the table was ready and the service was outstanding. The food would be a 3 out of 5. Would come back here, especially for a special occasion. read more

My wife and I first attended this wonderful restaurant called First toast. Now they are changing their name to Amor y paz. If their lunch and dinner menu is as great as their breakfast brunch menu I highly recommend this place. read more

First Toast is an absolute gem for breakfast and brunch lovers. The Chilaquiles are nothing short of life-changing, with a perfect balance of flavors that leave you craving more. The Chorizo Scramble is another standout dish that will keep you coming back for more. It's packed with flavor and cooked to perfection every time. And let's talk about the chicken fried steak. It's so good that it could turn a Vegan into a Meat Eater for sure. The crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior make it a must-try. The interior of First Toast is beautiful, with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The service is world-class, with friendly and attentive staff who go above and beyond to ensure you have a fantastic dining experience. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, you'll be treated like family. read more

I rarely leave reviews, but my experience at First Toast was so disappointing I felt compelled to share. My mom and I visited on the Saturday before Mother's Day. As expected, it was packed, and the weather was brutal--92° and sunny. Unfortunately, the hostess was extremely rude and visibly stressed. Without giving us any option to wait for an indoor table, she sat us outside in the direct sun with no shade, which made the entire meal miserable from the start. We waited about 30 minutes before anyone even approached us to take our order or offer us water. When the waiter finally came, it was clear his attention was focused on a large party nearby--he barely acknowledged us and never checked on us again until it was time to pay. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, which was described as being on thick, fluffy Japanese milk bread. What I got tasted like plain white Wonder Bread. The cheese resembled a Kraft single, and the sausage--possibly homemade--tasted spoiled. I couldn't even finish it. The hashbrowns were another disaster: rock hard, overly greasy, and impossible to cut with a fork. My mom ordered the Machaca, which was so tough and overcooked she could barely chew it. She described it as "chewing leather." The ambience was honestly just as bad as the food. Sitting outside in the blazing sun made the experience almost unbearable. It was hard to enjoy anything while sweating, squinting, and feeling completely dehydrated. They gave me the tiniest water cup imaginable--like something you'd give a toddler--and only refilled it once the entire time we were there. I was baking in the heat, stuck in an uncomfortable metal chair that was uneven and kept wobbling on the concrete. It felt like we were being punished rather than treated as paying customers. The entire setup was chaotic, uncomfortable, and absolutely not worth the price or the hype. For the price we paid, the portions were small, the food was awful, and the service was practically nonexistent. Honestly, we could've had a far better meal at a fraction of the cost anywhere else or just cooked something at home. Between the heat, the attitude from the staff, the long wait times, and the terrible food, this was hands-down one of the worst dining experiences we've had in a long time. Would not recommend read more

Joined the waitlist on YELP on a busy Sunday, was 8th in line to be seated, got inside, hostess told us that the online waitlist is null and void, and that the wait time for 3 was going to be an hour. If the waitlist isn't a thing then why did it let me join and why was there 10 other people on it. Will not be coming back. read more

Great overall experience. I definitely will be returning! The service was excellent, our waitress was attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. May your eyes feast on our brunch meal! I'd definitely recommend this to family and friends! Cute place. read more

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Came today for brunch. It's a small quaint restaurant with a small indoor and outdoor area. I ordered the chorizo scramble. The chorizo scramble was a hearty dish that strikes a perfect balance between savory and spicy. The scrambled eggs meld beautifully with the flavorful chorizo, while the sautéed onions and bell peppers add a satisfying crunch and sweetness. The cheese enhances the creaminess, and the avocado on top adds a refreshing, buttery finish. Served alongside crispy hashbrowns and a warm flour tortilla, and zesty salsa with sour cream, although they forgot my sour cream and so do I!! The meal is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Overall, it's a delicious and satisfying option that awakens the palate! I also ordered a Michelada with Pacifico beer. They make their own michelada mix and with the crisp, refreshing taste of Pacifico beer as its base, the Michelada complemented the bold flavors of my chorizo scramble. Danna was the server and she did a great job always checking to see if everything was going well! Thank you read more

First Toast - Chorizo scramble - Mexican Near Me - Lodi, California

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