Courtnay B.

Best Avocado Toast! Eggs cooked to perfection and avocado was fresh and chunky (not some over-mashed spread). Breakfast on a Friday morning was packed and it is very loud inside. I tried to order the seasonal Watermelon Wake-Up, but they were out so I went with the Morning Meditation- it was delicious.

George M.

A bit of a Father's Day debacle. Strike three first watch I'm sorry to say.... I'm not saying I'll never go back to First Watch, but I have not had, what I would consider, a good experience the three times I've been at a First Watch. I'm giving a fair baseline and review the food, service, and atmosphere based on my thought process and what people can expect. Brief overview: my wife arranged for 11 of my family members to have breakfast at First Watch for Fathers Day. She called the day before to get on the call ahead list because we met the minimum party size. She was told on the phone, it would be probably a 20 minute wait as it's not a guaranteed reservation time. This is industry standard and if managed correctly would've been the expectation. When we showed up at 10 with all 11 members, we were told we were number seven on the list and that there were at least 5 to 7 other parties. The issue with this, is the staff was not pulling tables together to get us a place in front of normal walk in parties. This is what I was told. I'm not sure how correct it is. We ended up waiting over an hour for our table, which could have been cut in half. They had a "manager in training" managing the front of the house on a busy holiday. This poor guy was working as hard as he could. One of the more experienced waitresses stepped up and helped as the host list was out of control. . I have to say, I appreciate the waitress, stepping up and pushing enough tables together to accommodate probably nine people, and we stuffed the other two into the table which was fine with us, I happily took my corner. Now let's talk about the good stuff... In the three times I've been to first watch. The food has been absolutely fantastic...and this was no different. I went to the light menu and had their Power Wrap which was basically egg whites, meat of preference and some fantastic cheese, which I forgot what it was actually. It was 500 cal of pure eating pleasure and I would go back to eat it again...if I could eat outside where it's quiet...we'll get into that later. I have to say when I saw " million dollar breakfast sandwich" special for $14, which ended up being an English muffin with eggs and meat and cheese, I was a bit skeptical. It was absolutely fantastic, not enough to feed me in the morning, but I have to say I'd pay the money for it because the taste and the quality of the eggs, bacon, cheese and sauces it was absolutely fantastic. I'm glad my wife only ate half of hers. :) There was so much food on the table. I couldn't keep up with everything but everybody agreed their food was outstanding. I don't think you can go there and get a bad meal. Service: I feel so sorry for the people that were serving the front of the house that day. They were set up by their management for lots of failure and angry people. They did a great job staying happy and positive and doing the best they could, even though I knew they were greeting their teeth with every word. We left a pretty good tip for them and I hope the house doesn't get any of it because they did not earn it. What really impressed me is I saw the wait staff actually helping each other out best they could... attending to tables when they were falling short. The management should recognize them for this, that they picked up their management shortcomings. I'm being pretty hard on the management just because I know it was a holiday and I know there was a large crowd there, but they managed it like any other day. It was pretty obvious we saw at least a dozen people leave during the time we were standing there. This was a poorly managed day at best and a completely unexpected surprise to the staff managing the front of the house. The Kitchen: I was so impressed that we got our food within 10 minutes of ordering it, the back of the house should be recognized as well. They somehow kept up with a massive crowd that was there. Ambience: three out of three on this one it's too freaking loud. All 11 of us agreed on this. I could not have a conversation with the people sitting next to me because of the sound. This is consistent at every First Watch. I'm guessing if you're sitting in a booth along the wall that might help. I will give them a little break on this because it is breakfast. There's a lot of plates clanking and there are a lot of people there, but I'm just calling out the ambience with the data not emotion. You just really couldn't keep a conversation going. It's too loud. All in all, I may give them another chance when it's just me and my wife, but I would not recommend taking a large crowd there ever and I would not do it on a holiday. The food was absolutely spot on and fantastic. The wait staff in the kitchen were all over it, again accommodating them for making up the shortcomings of management and doing a great job to keep people as happy as possible.

Shirlyn Jung J.

Crowded but service was good. Chicken Changa was good. I was expecting a chicken tender not I think it was chicken sausage.. My husband got the inspired Italian omelette. He also thought it was good but for me, not anything that stuck out as spectacular but it's good breakfast food and big portions.

Asif A.

5 Stars - A Delicious Breakfast Spot in Apex! First Watch in Apex is a fantastic breakfast and brunch spot with something for everyone! Our toddler had a doctor's visit and we decided to treat her with something special to appreciate her being calm during the vaccination. She devoured her French Toast at a stunning pace. I decided to step aside from my regular go to Eggs Benedict and try the summer special Elote Breakfast Burrito. The combination of Chorizo and Scrambled Eggs topped with two types of cheese, beans and avocado covered with corn salsa was a delight. My wife decided to try the Chickichanga from the regular menu. According to her, the chicken and chorizo was well complemented by the onion chili combo with Vera Cruz sauce. Lastly, I must show my appreciation for the super cool staff who's been a high standard of professionalism throughout. **#FirstWatch #ApexNC #BrunchDoneRight**

Marie S.

Parking is tricky on a Sunday- they have plenty but you may have a decent walk. Very noisy- really hard to talk or server was nice- she couldn't hear us and we couldn't hear her. With that only one order was not quite right. Coffee cups on table were stained price of coffee with meal was pricy. The food was amazing almost all of us finished our plates. I got the 1/2 sandwich- roast beef and the kale salad- everything had great flavor- the horseradish sauce was great. You pay at the counter- we did have to wait until the servers and cashier were looking at pictures on their phone- otherwise is was a good meal.

Bryan P.

We visited on a Sunday morning during the breakfast rush with a larger group. Despite having some food allergies in our party, the staff was accommodating and handled everything well. The food was as good as always. Even though the location was busy, they seated us quickly. This remains one of our favorite upscale restaurants and locations.

Adriana P.

This is a great breakfast/brunch place. The staff is always personable and helpful. We like their menu, and the food usually comes out quick enough. We have food allergies in our family, and we feel comfortable eating here and have never had a problem eating here. I ordered the Ham and Gruyere melt with the soup of the day which was cheddar broccoli soup. The sandwich was delicious and filling. The Dijonnaise sauce was a nice addition to the sandwich and the soup had great flavor and nice size chunks of broccoli. My oldest had the Tres Leches French toast which is currently a seasonal item that I thought looked amazing and she really enjoyed it. If you have not been here, you should try them out!

Cheryl S.

We have enjoyed previous visits to First Watch restaurants in other areas so held high expectations. Unfortunately, our experience was only average. We were greeted immediately, sat at a table for two, and received our drink order right away. It was nice to have a carafe of coffee and a pitcher of ice water. Off to a good start. We drink decaf, which can be risky if the coffee has been sitting around too long. This coffee was fresh but had an unusual flavor, as if it was a coffee concentrate and not fresh brewed. Each cup was close to $4.00, a bit steep, in our opinion. Our server was friendly and attentive five throughout our meal. Very good service all the way around. A big plus. I was interested in the lemon ricotta pancakes yet also wanted some protein. Our server recommended the Trifecta, which came with meat and egg. Perfect. She said any of the pancake and waffle items could be chosen with the Trifecta. The entree was good, but not wonderful. We were also surprised when paying our bill to be charged an additional $3 per pancake (lemon ricotta cake with two pancakes), totaling close to $20 for the breakfast .... Unexpected, steep and not a great value for the quality of the breakfast. My husband ordered the chickichanga. It sounded great, yet looked odd.... Like a wrap with gravy. It was warm, not hot. It lacked flavor for a Mexican-inspired entree. The seating is ample and the dining room is modern and clean. The open, high ceiling atmosphere is also quite loud as the dining area was full when we were dining at this location. Fine, yet a bit stimulating for our taste. Not sure we would choose to return for another visit with all the great dining choices in the area. The food was only OK and the price point seems high.

Lynn R.

We had a great server today as FW was very busy. We were seated pretty quickly as we got there just after nine. They are offering a few additions for the Holidays right now but I ordered off the traditional menu. I ordered the biscuit with turkey gravy and two eggs and seasonal potatoes. The biscuit was cooked the way I liked it. It was soft and delicious and the gravy had a thick consistency. For me personally, the meal tasted heavy on the salt and pepper and the potatoes had a somewhat spicy different flavor to them. For my palette it's a bit strong but for others it's probably fine. I had plenty of food and next time will get the pancake as it's my favorite place for a pancake.

Jillian S.

TLDR: Healthy, flavorful meals. Ample menu options. Friendly employees. I've been to other First Watch restaurants in the past and am a fan. Our experience at this location was about the same. The restaurant was busy as expected on a Sunday afternoon. We made a reservation online in advance (since we had a larger party) and checked in when we arrived. I appreciate how they allow reservations and let part of the party check in. They prepared a table right away and the rest of our party arrived soon after. I've enjoyed each item I've ordered from First Watch. This visit I ordered the quinoa power bowl. It was surprisingly not filling. It tasted great but I was still hungry afterwards. A side of bread or fruit would have accompanied it well. It can be pricy, however, the meals are usually portioned well and nutritious. First Watch is a great option for a balanced, delicious meal. Our server was welcoming and attentive. The dining area gets loud and our server recognized this and made sure she understood us. Our orders were accurate and arrived in a reasonable amount of time. After the meal we paid at the front counter. Checking in and paying in the same area can lead to the front becoming crowded. Chairs are available and the wait time is short. Overall, First Watch is a good option for a nutritious, flavorful meal!

Elisa A.

This omelette was so good! Service was quick and amazing! Everyone in our table loved our food and the server!!

Christine W.

Seated quickly on a Friday morning! I got the tres leches strawberry French toast. Pretty tasty! Service was good, and the ambiance was open and casual. I always love the quality of food at first watch.

N2 V.

Don't miss this place: I give First Watch Apex five out of five stars! This fun breakfast spot is our go-to place when we are wanting to celebrate a milestone, a holiday, or when we just want to enjoy a tasty and satisfying breakfast or lunch! We can always count on great service with a smile here, along with creative breakfast and lunch offerings, which change with the seasons. They even offer fresh-squeezed juices!