First Watch delivered great service, but the overall dining experience fell short of expectations. Our server was absolute perfection--attentive, friendly, and the single high point of the visit. Unfortunately, the food and facilities didn't match that standard: Donut Holes: Absolutely amazing, warm, fresh, and easily the highlight of the meal. Brisket Tacos: Quite disappointing, as the meat was dry and lacked any real flavor. Million Dollar Potatoes: Note for non-pork eaters, these contain bacon, which wasn't clear prior to ordering. The biggest drawback, however, is the women's restroom. The stall doors have massive gaps that completely compromise privacy, making it impossible not to see inside even when not looking. Great service and sweet treats aren't enough to offset the subpar savory dishes and uncomfortable restroom setup. read more

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Feeling generous by giving this restaurant 3 stars. Great location, nice and spacious interior, nice outdoor patio. Everything else is cheap. Coffee is blah and expensive ($4) which is more than Starbucks. My omelette which was supposed to have chorizo had a whole lot of onions and not much of chorizo. I wanted avocado instead of fruit salad but got fruit salad. Pancake was nothing special and left half of it there. Creamer is the individual plastic packets the kind they have in offices. All in all - it is not terribly expensive but you get less than what you pay for and it does not cut it for me. read more

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This was our first time at this location which was very nice and clean. Our server was also fabulous! We ordered the Bacado Omelette and the Works Omelette which came with one side. I ordered my omelette with the Tomato basil soup and the other side was the cheesy grits. Both Omelettes were delicious but I just wished there were more ingredients in each omelette for $14.99. We also ordered a side of 2 eggs. You can join the waitlist online! I'd recommend this restaurant for brunch or lunch! read more

First Watch - Bacado® Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Popping in for breakfast really early, I self-seated without any greeting from waitstaff. I took in the décor, music, and cleanliness before a waitress appeared. While not the friendliest, Idecided to forgo the pleasantries and order - Eggs Benny, Million dollar potatoes and hot chocolate. The Benny is made with super thin deli ham * think lunch meat) - too salty for eggs Benny IMO. The potatoes were great though! And while the hit chocolate tasted like it was made with powder and ZERO milk/cream, I just chocked it up to "not everyone can nail a good beverage". Essentially the Million dollar potatoes were the highlight of the visit. When needing my check and a to-go container, it took my waitress entirely too long to get back to me, as the waitress for the next table had her guests greeted, seated, ordered and served. On an odd note, they are replicas of one another... young brunettes in jeans and trim tops - discerning them was fun :/ Overall, I'd stick with Snooze due better breakfast. read more

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Family & I went to this location on Friday August 15th @ 10:30a because we were staying at a hotel nearby. Once we looked up the menu, we wanted to give them a try because we tried other locations prior in different states. We checked the guest list because you can make a reservation online and they didn't have a wait time but once we pulled up, a lot of people were pulling up at the same time so we were able to check ourselves in on the guest list prior to the other guests to get in right away since it was a wait time. The young gentlemen seated us right away & he was friendly. Once seated our waitress came to our table to take our orders after looking at the menu for a while and ask her any questions and go from there. Our waitress Adelaide was a little busy, and when she was taking our orders, she very short and was rushing us a bit; which we did not care for. Later, on in our visit she apologized because we had to wait awhile for bill & for our to go box & bag. We had to pull the bus young man to get our to go box for us because our waitress forgot. We order the strawberries and cream French toast, the shrimp and grits and the farm fresh skillet with an upgrade of the million dollar potatoes for extra two dollars. The lavender lemonade was good and sodas needed additional CO2; so I believe the machine needed to be changed. Overall, my skillet with million potatoes was decent with the potatoes needed to be cooked longer. The shrimp and grits were OK. They need more seasoning and we will prefer it without tomatoes because it threw off the dish and the strawberries and cream French toast was good. Also a tip sign up for the email club for additional specials and offers read more

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Food great new menus for spring. I had the soak Cal breakfast hash. Make sure you ask for the potatoes to be very well done mine were not and it didn't taste as good. I left a lot on the plate cause it didn't taste cooked all the way. I think if they could cook the potato separately, it would be a much better offering Service Courtney very attentive Ambiance new clean attached a great video of the new clean refreshing ambience read more

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Three of us went for breakfast -- and we were seated right away. One person had a simple omelet with fruit on the side, another had the pesto bowl, and I had the superfoods bowl -- with gluten-free bread. It came out quickly and the server was extremely friendly. It could be a Georgia thing, but she made sure we were happy with the food, our waters were filled, and we didn't need anything. It looked like other servers were also doing this at other tables. It was comfy and if we lived closer, this would be a good place to come back to. read more

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Stopped in for brunch. Grabbed chilaquiles which were tasty. I would say it was not the biggest portion but a decent amount. Service was friendly and fast even for Sunday afternoon. Lots of families so it is a go to spot for after church. read more

I love how they give many choices here I love the steel cut oats. Brown sugar on side Added fresh fruit They offer a muffin but it's too filling for me. I usually don't take it Nice atmosphere. Usually go with husband We enjoy coffee while there Service is great. They are very attentive here to our needs read more

I have had a good experience at a different location but this restaurant needs management. When arriving noticed several tables empty outdoors which is where we asked to sit. We were put on a wait and those same tables were never filled. On top of that when we were seated there were at least 3 tables that were never bussed while we were there. We waited a fair amount of time for a server then gave up and left. What I did notice was that the manager was just standing around inside the restaurant when he should have been tending to the disgusting dining area outside. In my opinion he should have taken it upon himself to at least clean up the tables if he can't keep proper staffing. read more

Now granted it's Mother's Day but being here for almost 2 hours and all tables around us getting served when they came in after us. Plus roasting in the sun. You need to improve on your service and not give too many tables to one server. read more

Not so tasty food. That means, very plain and very small portions. And I don't eat much. Very slow service from the early time we got there waiting to have a table assigned, orders taken and even a longer waiting time to get a very simple breakfast served. If I knew this was going to be the "experience" and for the high price, I'd have driven a few more feet to IHOP and gotten something much better, tastier and for the right price. Enough to say I will never be back. read more

Very good, very fast and tasted flavorful and fresh. Visiting in town and place was clean with friendly staff

The service was ok...little too much sweetness in the food .Not enough ordinary breakfast food. The music was distracting and VERY loud. Asked to have volume lowered - was refused. Overall an unpleasant experience. Will not go back read more

Are you an early bird for breakfast? If the answer is YES, " First Watch " on Windward Parkway is the way to go. Arriving at 7:15 AM on a cold Sunday morning, I was definitely impressed when I walked through the doors. The establishment was well lit with bright lights and the staff were very friendly. Ordering the food was quick and easy. The coffee came out hot just like I like it. I was definitely impressed with the flavors and the potions. There was plenty of seating in the establishment along with great parking as well. The restrooms were a great size, clean and they also had changing tables for babies. I would highly recommend this place for breakfast or lunch if you're in the area. They also have cocktails! I will definitely stop by again to try something new. See you soon. read more

First Watch - Smoked Salmon Benedict w/ mixed greens. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Back to First Watch for breakfast today. Sat at the bar as always and enjoyed food and coffee. My husband had the Chile Chorizo and I tried the Quinoa with Chicken. Yum! Kudos to Adriana who always makes sure people are being attended and kudos to Kanesha at the bar who is on top of everything with a nice smile! The place was busy and service was timely. read more

First Watch - Quinoa with chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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I was in town for brunch with my family and they told me that a First Watch had opened up on Windward where the Chili's used to be so we decided to check it out! There's plenty of parking out front but I do recommend getting there early as we had to wait a decent bit before being seated. I did appreciate though that their estimated wait time was pretty accurate (about 40 minutes). The inside is super spacious and very cute. Our server was super helpful and very attentive. I ordered a hot chocolate and then the cinnamon chip pancake platter special. I got one LARGE pancake as well as scrambled eggs and turkey sausage. The pancake was so delicious and the perfect amount of sweet. The eggs were fluffy and the sausage was so flavorful. Overall, really delicious food and I would definitely come back!! read more

First Watch - Cinnamon chip pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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I took my family for our first visit to FW. We are big on breakfast and love trying new places. The restaurant is spacious with a cozy atmosphere. I ordered a FARMHOUSE SKILLET and it was excellent. Others had a breakfast sandwich, waffle , biscuits & gravy. All of the selections were delicious. The donuts holes were also very good. Our server was very nice and checked on us several times. read more

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Everything was perfect! I got to sit outside. Ingrid took such good care of me! New summer menu...Delicious! Two thumbs way up!! read more

First Watch - The food I ate. So much I took half home - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Super friendly staff and patient with our group. Get the lemon blueberry cornbread and add bacon to anything!

We had an amazing lunch here today. Our server was very helpful and friendly. I ordered biscuits and gravy and a side of potatoes. My brother got an omelet. We were both very impressed with the quality of our food. The portions were large as well. The turkey sausage gravy was delicious as were the potatoes. My brother said it was the best omelet he's had in years. I also love the fact that they use organic products when they can, cage-free eggs, and there's even organic sugar and stevia on the table. It was so much better than I expected and I feel that it has healthier options than most breakfast/brunch places. read more

The inside of this location is really nice and you would never know it was a chili's before. It has a good breakfast and brunch spot in the Alpharetta area. I got the roast beef half sandwich with grilled onions and horseradish and a half Cobb salad. The sandwich was pretty good, but the Cobb salad didn't have many ingredients in it or much taste. My husband got the traditional breakfast and coffee. He thought it was ok but would try something different next time. It is a cute spot so worth giving it a chance again and trying something else on the menu. read more

First Watch - Cobb salad and half roast beef sandwich. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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My daughter and I went looking for a great breakfast spot this morning. We settled on First Watch, but by no means did we settle. Unfortunately, we weren't the only folks in the mood to eat, as the place was packed at Noon on Sunday (makes sense) and we had to wait about 20 minutes (not bad). We should have added ourselves to the virtual waiting list before heading over...rookie mistake! First Watch is always clean and bright with a friendly staff. Today was no different. I had my go to -- the AM Super Foods Bowl. It's terrific...coconut chia pudding, blueberry compote and a side of toast with almond butter and sea salt. So good! My daughter had the avocado toast with scrambled eggs on the side. She loved it. I also ordered the million dollar bacon. My daughter said she didn't want any...until she tried it...and I had to fight just to get a bite! Fun morning! read more

We came to this cute brunch spot on Black Friday, and we were sat right away! The vibe is casual, cute breakfast with some fun decor and a full bar. We didn't get any drinks today, but I will make sure to next time! As an appetizer, we ordered the gingerbread spice donuts - a seasonal item, served with two dips. These were a great share size and a good sweet starter - there are so many great savory items on the menu, so it was nice to have a taste of something sweet before getting my food. For the main meal, I ordered the eggs Benedict BLT style. The poached eggs were only a little runny, so an "over-medium poach," which I didn't mind, but something to keep in mind if you like extra runny eggs. Overall, though, great flavors and plenty of food. The bacon was cooked to perfection, and the avocado and greens were fresh. my side of grits was a little *too* buttery, but i'll just make sure to ask for less butter next time. My family all had great things to say about their meals, as well. My husband got the steak and bacon breakfast burrito, which he destroyed. Mom got the trifecta, which proved to be a great mix of sweet and savory flavors. Dad got the delicious chili chorizo omelette with a side of buttery grits. We got great service from Jessica - I was impressed that she not only took the time to get us more coffee, but also took our tin of creamers back to refill the specific flavors we wanted. I love getting brunch whenever we visit my parents in Alpharetta, and this was a great experience. We will make sure to check out one of the ITP locations soon! read more

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So many great breakfast and lunch options. Perfect for brunch. Their mint mocha coffee has always been great. So has the million dollar bacon, which is a must have. read more

First Watch - Elevated Egg Sandwich Fresh Seasoned Potatoes Mint Mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

This place is great! Great service, food and ambience. This is a new place they built a year ago. Had the traditional breakfast and then tried the lemon ricotta pancakes on another visit. Both were delicious. Please go! read more

We love first watch . The food, service and ambience is always good at first watch. We enjoy the pancakes and French toast. However, the waiting is always long. You need either come very early or after 1. Even after registering online, you have to wait for an hour. read more

Nothing out of ordinary breakfast place as compared to other similar breakfast places. They have good menu selections, a good ambiance and service is great. Can be added to your regulars. read more

I'd love to review the food but I can't. Went into this restaurant this morning, was sat within a minute, then sat at the table ignored for the next 15 minutes. People all around me were being served while I was completely ignored. Got up and left and the host that sat me didn't question or say a word, just stared at me. Couldn't have cared any less.that a patron he just sat never received even a greeting. Wont go back. read more

A haiku: All the wrong textures All the wrong temperatures Coffee should be free Filling the word count read more

I came on a weekday in the morning. The service was quick and efficient. I ordered the shrimp and grits. It was delicious and flavorful. The server said they were almost out since it has been such a hit so I figured, let's give this a try. I'm glad I did. The shrimp were flavorful and tender. The grits were tasty and had a nice consistency. My daughter enjoyed her French toast and grits. She subbed grits with butter for the meat. The ambiance was relaxing and clean. Overall, a nice location to visit; I would come again. read more

First Watch - Shrimp and Grits! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

I go to this place often, it is always amazing and the service is always kind and quick. the food is always perfect never had a messed up order in about 175 times of eating. if your in town eat here read more

This new First Watch on Windward is a welcome addition to the breakfast scene in greater Alpharetta that includes Nest Cafe, Gracious Plenty, Another Broken something or other, Cracker Barrel, and J. Christopher's among others. We love the space. Open and clean. The decor is modern and comfortable with booths, tables and some nice two tops with comfy chairs. Colors are warm and inviting. The place just has a nice, cozy feel inside. The host sat us quickly and asked if we wanted coffee. It was 8:30 AM, so the answer was a quick yes. Unfortunately he forgot about us, and it took a visit from our server to bring a carafe of hot coffee and some waters. After that service was efficient and our orders came out quickly and correctly. On this visit we both had the Tri-fecta. Two eggs, a pancake or waffle, and a protein priced at about $12.50. We usually order our eggs over-medium, and that is always a crap shoot. Typically "over-medium" eggs aren't. They come out over-easy, and typically they arrive with hard, overdone edges indicative of cooking too fast on too high of a heat. The eggs at First Watch were cooked absolutely perfectly, worthy of a Jacques Pepin or Julia Child "tres bien"! Our eggs were expertly cooked - firm but tender whites with no crispy over-done bits, and yolks that were just beginning to firm up. A pro in the kitchen! Kudos to the chef! We both ordered waffles today, and we both remarked how really good the waffle was, too. Golden brown with a bite that's just a little crisp. Soft whipped butter for the top. FW has a really good syrup, but they also have real maple syrup on request. Miss M got the bacon which came out nicely crisp and in a nice portion size. On the other hand my sole sausage link looked lonely on the plate, begging to be joined by at least one more link. Really? Only one link for $12.50? : ( FW coffee is good but not a reason to eat here. The good news is that the quality of the breakfast, to include the proper cooking of seemingly simple over-medium eggs and waffles, was eggceptional (pun intended). So, while the Windward First Watch is a 4 star breakfast experience, another half star is only really an extra sausage link (or two) away. On this cold Wednesday morning we walked in and were seated straight away. Expect a wait on the weekends. Enjoy! read more

First Watch - Tri-fecta with one lonely sausage link - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

I was lucky enough to catch a pre opening invitation on Facebook the weekend before they opened. I knew my wife would be more than thrilled to go a new breakfast joint. The inside looks very nice and you wouldn't even know it used to be an old chili's. Yet the outside only got a lite remodel and paint. Now the service was great but I would expect that as they pull out all the stops for the pre opening show. The food was typical of a brunch joint. I like to keep breakfast simple and got the eggs, bacon, and waffle this time. The eggs aren't the best and I'm definitely not a fan of the green onion sprinkled on them but it was tolerable. The bacon was well bacon, hard to screw that up. Lol. The Belgian waffle was fluffy and delicious and they even bring out warmed syrup. Overall it was a great place and with it being so close I know we will back many times. read more

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It was a delicious family breakfast in the last day of the year! Everything was very tasteful, it is hard to say what plate was the best one. Our server was very helpful and fast. The restaurant is new and it is totally renovated. It was a very happy choice for the last breakfast of 2023. I do like this location and recommend it for breakfast and brunch meals. read more

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what a great spot for a Sunday breakfast. i like going early before the crowds come in around 10. It gets busy, but I certainly understand why.... great food and service! I always sit at bar. Manuela is always providing great service... Always attentive and provides great menu suggestions. very professional. I had the farmhouse skillet on last visit. DELICIOUS. I will return read more

food was good but service sucks. I mean people that were way behind us in line were getting served before us

Trust me, if zero stars were posssible, that would still be too high of a rating. I had a truly frustrating experience at First Watch today. I ordered a Trifecta to go, and my order was supposed to be ready at 9:52am. I arrived on time, but the to-go bag wasn't on the shelf, so I waited. After 5 minutes, I returned to find it still wasn't there, and despite several employees seeing me, no one offered to help. At 10:15am, a woman finally came out and rudely asked another customer, who had arrived after me, who they were picking up for. Then, she brought out my cold, 30-minute-old food. To make things worse, the potatoes were burnt to a crisp--blackened and inedible. Just look at the photo! I had to leave for an appointment that my long wait almost made me late for, so I didn't have time to talk to a manager. I called the restaurant to complain, but was left on hold indefinitely and never got to a manager. The service was terrible, the food was awful, and the lack of customer care is inexcusable. I won't be returning. read more

First Watch - Burnt potatoes! yuck! And the food was 30 minutes late. Cold eggs, cold/burnt potatoes. This place is disgusting - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Love the food and service. I always recommend to get on the waitlist because there is always waiting time to get seats.

Consistently good breakfast! Love the gluten free options. Also love the online waitlist.