It was bad enough waiting 1 1/2 hours for our food to come, then when it finally arrived my sandwich was dry and the bread rock hard. My husband's eggs were a mess and the ham was dry and hard. As far as I'm concerned I will not waste time or money on a restaurant where the chefs don't take pride in the food they serve. read more

I have gone to both locations in Asheville, nc and was always pleased. I do doordash and have always watched on the net when driver picks up and in on his way. He came quickly and delivered the food. The food was NOT GOOD AT ALL. Everything was not only cold but the potatoes were inedible. I spent over $35 on the breakfast and the only thing I could eat were the fruit and toast. The manager didn't believe me and told me to contact doordash for my refund. I didn't ask for a refund but would have loved an apology or at least a free coffee! read more

I enjoy going to First Watch although it tends to get a little crowded fairly early. Fortunately for us, we only need a table for two so the wait usually isn't too long. I typically get one of their Eggs, Benedict selections but this last time I ordered The Works Omelette. It's packed with ham, bacon, sausage, cremini mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, cheddar, and Monterey Jack. It's topped with sour cream. It was definitely a good omelette and left me quite full. My wife had a Classic Eggs Benedict which in my mind isn't really "classic because they use toasted ciabatta instead of an English muffin and smoked ham instead of Canadian Bacon. It's still good though. I've never had a bad breakfast here and will be coming back when I'm in the area. read more

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Our favorite local breakfast spot, with fresh local food, great customer service and familial enviroment!

Great day for brunch today! Our server Michelle was very friendly and helpful. She recommended the Tacos Al Pastor Hash from their limited time menu, which I jumped on. It did not disappoint. 2 eggs over easy, potatoes, Al pastor pork, pineapple chunks, and cojita cheese! Highly recommended. My wife got the biscuit with turkey sausage gravy which was very good too. We both got the cheesy grits, which is about equal parts cheese and grits. All in all, the simple country charm, warm hospitality, and delicious food make this a great place to come for breakfast and brunch. Highly recommended and we will be back! read more

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Ok so this isn't a "local" place, it's a chain, so one star off at the start. But hey, this is a good chain. The innovative cuisine is of high quality, and healthy choices abound. Vegetarians can eat well here and, importantly, have more than a couple options. Throw in a well-lit, comfortable atmosphere as well as service which has in my experience been consistently friendly and competent, and this place shines. read more

First Watch - Cinnamon Pancake special, potatoes subbed for meat. Across the table is my beaming wife with her steel-cut oats. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

My friend and I came here with our two sons for a quick stop to eat before our visit at the Biltmore. We were seated at 10:30 AM and did not receive all of our food until 11:55AM. They were busy, yes, but our server never came back to check on us the whole time. We stopped her as she passed by us to see how long our food was going to be because we had to leave for the Biltmore in 5 minutes. She said they were very busy, but she would check on it for us. At this point, if our food wasn't cooked yet, we wanted to leave so we weren't late for our ticket to get into the Biltmore, but when she came back she said our food was second in line to go out in the kitchen and just walked off. So, we didn't even have a chance to let her know we wanted to leave and to forget our order! At that point, we should have left, but we stuck around hoping the food would be delivered soon. It wasn't. It took 15 more minutes for us to get our food after that. By the time all three meals were delivered to our table, our server looked at me and noticed I didn't have my meal. She then said "Did I miss your order?" and when I told her I ordered the Florentine Eggs Benedict, she just left without a word. I assumed she just left my plate at the kitchen window, but no, it took another 10 mins for my plate to be delivered in the most sloppy presentation possible. Clearly, SHE FORGOT MY ORDER! So, now everyone else had finished their plates quickly and I had one minute to eat mine before we left. I cut open my eggs Benedict and my egg was the furthest thing ever from poached. The yolk was overcooked and the whole plate was drenched in hollandaise sauce. The potatoes were burnt and everything lacked seasoning. You could easily tell our server had forgotten my order, went back to the kitchen, told them to make it on the fly and whoever made it, just did a very quick and careless job. I took two bites and left it as it was. She came back to the table and didn't ask how our food was, just dropped off our checks. I expected mine to be comped because of her incompetence, but no, it wasn't. This was unacceptable but I did not have time to speak to a manager or her anymore and just paid my bill. We were clearly late to our appointment at the Biltmore now. Look, I understand if you forget to put in an order. I've been there. I am a seasoned server myself of over 15 years. It happens! My thing is... This whole awful experience could have been avoided. She knew we were in a hurry & she didn't care about that. What she should've done was give us a clear time of when to expect our meal. What she should've done was wait to hear our response to when our meal was expected to be delivered. What she should've done was listened to us instead of her rushing our order in the kitchen, so we could kindly leave. What she should've done was taken responsibility for forgetting to put in my order & apologized. What she should have done was comp my meal because of she forgot to put it in, knew it inconvenient for me at the time and also because of the fact that it was an awful plate of food. Had she done any of those things, our whole experience here would have been vastly different. This is a classic example of why good service matters in every dining establishment. Train your servers to do the right thing, so no matter what mistake comes their way, your customers are still left with a forgiving experience and may come back again. read more

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Today, we arrived early hoping to beat the crowd and we did. However, the crowd came in after us and we were tucked in a corner, forgotten. We watched as others were seated and served before us. When our food finally arrived, it was cold. Butter would not melt on toast or pancakes, and eggs cooked well instead of over medium. We love First Watch and have never experienced this type service before at any First Watch. Literally, we sat for over 45 mins before our cold food arrived. Waitress said it's a Asheville thing to be short handed‍‍ read more

I think this breakfast place will be one to finally stick on the east side. We've had many breakfast spots come and go over there years. ( RIP Famous Toastery ) I think this one has what it takes. First Watch is a chain but almost don't mind that much since the food is so good. The few times we have gone the food did take a really long time to come out, over 45 min. I know lots of places are short staffed so we are happy to wait especially when they are slammed which has been every weekend. Shout out to all the brunch moms we saw bringing their kids out for breakfast. Yalls kids are cute. Joshua's notes: The menu is not over whelming They got the good stuff They give you a pot of coffee so you're not waiting on refills No adult beverages but those are coming soon Everyone is attentive in doing things Mandy's notes: Free upgrade to gluten free bread!! Sub anything out and it's no biggie Cozy booths Rotating seasonal menu Flair of Latin flavor for some dishes is appreciated There's outdoor and bar seating read more

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The location doesn't allow me to be a frequent visitor but when I'm in the neighborhood it's a great place to get a great meal

We came here for breakfast before departing Asheville because it was convenient to our hotel, in fact we were able to walk. My wife immediately loved the décor. It has a farmhouse, industrial feel. We also noticed it has a very cool folding window frame which allows indoor/outdoor seating at their bar area. We walked inside and were immediately greeted and seated because it was not yet very busy. The menu leans to healthy, fresh foods. I ordered "The Works" omelet with a few modifications. My wife chose the Tri-Fecta with blueberry pancake. Our orders arrived in a timely manner and looked great. We both enjoyed our meals and while we ate we noticed that some of the servers appeared to be training or talking and we learned they had only been open approximately one week! We enjoyed our meal and would recommend to others. We were also impressed with the pricing especially for a tourist town. read more

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Omgosh!! I absolutely love their food here!! I do not have one near me in PA. I have only been to one in FL. I am so happy I saw that NC had one. I had the Morning Market Veg. Absolutely delicious!! It comes with a side salad which most might find weird but I love it. Much healthier then potatoes. I didn't eat the toast (my husband did). My husband had the Waffle and thought it was ok, he's had better. The fresh brewed tea was great and the waitress gave me one to go without me asking. Love that! Especially with a 9 hour drive ahead of us. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

First Watch - Morning Market Veg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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My dining companion and I each liked our choices okay, just okay, nothing special. My brisket hash was garnished with plenty of sweet peppers; the poached egg was way overcooked. Here's the weird thing: they serve *the most chlorinated water* ever. I mean, barely drinkable. My friend didn't like his coffee. I asked for cream for my decaf and it came in a kid-sized drinking glass, so that it dribbled onto the table every time I poured it. The noise level at Sunday brunch is insane. Conversation impossible. Probably won't go back. read more

First Watch - Brisket hash with a poached egg. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Wow. This place is so good: everything on the menu was calling my name. I was only in Asheville for 24 hours, otherwise I would have gone back for a second time. The food and beverages were top notch and done quickly. They are opened for breakfast and lunch, so keep that in mind when visiting. My only complaint is going to the front to pay. Huge line, would have been nice to pay at the table. read more

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This restaurant is fairly new to Asheville. It's been open about a year although I was told they're planning to open the second one within a year. The interior is really lovely an elevated industrial look. The ceilings are very high. The piping is visible, but extremely pretty. The whole room has a lot of light window, seats by the windows and a lovely bar area that opens up completely so that you're literally feeling the breeze from outside. They also have a completely covered side porch, which makes eating with kids and in good weather really nice. I ordered a special as it was there for a limited time. It was delicious. I enjoyed it. It was a brisket scramble. I really wish they had been more brisket. Lol the scramble was delicious. The restaurant is really charming. The food excellent and the ambience even better. Please give this restaurant a try if you're in the Asheville area. I intend to return, and I'm already thinking about the carrot cake pancakes read more

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I seek out First Watch whenever I travel to the southeast. First time to the Asheville location and it didn't disappoint. Friendly service, tasty fresh pressed juices, delicious food and, at this location, outdoor seating. Great as always. read more

Hate to leave a negative review for any establishment. But, it escapes logic that a restaurant with so many positive reviews could be so bad... In our case, we can't review the food because we never got it. We placed our order and waited, and waited. After asking about our meal, we ended up requesting the order be made to go as we had a time slot at the Biltmore. Again, we waited. Finally, we asked to cancel the order and left. We hope no one has the same experience here or anywhere else. read more

This is a "C" restaurant. I've eaten at a dozen First Watch locations around the U.S.; this one isn't among the best. The food is OK, the service is slightly below average, and it's LOUD. Open kitchen, lots of hard surfaces...I suggest bringing noise-cancelling headphones and something to listen to. I asked my server what the omelets come with; he replied "mixed greens". For breakfast. He did offer potatoes and fresh fruit as alternatives, but I declined, half-wanting to witness a breakfast salad. To my surprise, it also came with toast, which I was unaware of. See attached pic. Overall, breakfast places in Asheville make me want to stay home and eat. read more

First Watch - Yes, that's an omelet with a SALAD. WTF?! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This was a neat spot and they had great service. I had the ham omelet and it was delicious read more

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The service is fair. Food can come out cold. Depends. It is hot or miss. When hot, the food is good. Nice dining room

This was my first time eating here, and I have to say I was skeptical at first, but it was fantastic. I'm normally not a big breakfast person. However, the selection was great. The food was fresh and served at the right temperature and they give you plenty of it. Our server Gabby was excellent. I will definitely be back! read more

Great food creatively prepared. Friendly and helpful staff. They take a different approach to some traditional breakfast/lunch dishes and all we've tried are delicious. read more

I've gone twice for their chia pudding. It's a little pricey but so is everything these days. Here's a pretty pic tho. read more

First Watch - Chia pudding bowl. So, so yummy and filling. I opted for butter instead of almond butter. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I was there today, January 2nd, around 2:00 p.m. They close at 2:30. I ordered the breakfast burrito because it looks tasty and it's description on the menu. To say the least, it was unimpressive. It is supposed to include steak and bacon. Let me tell you there was hardly any steak and even less bacon in the burrito. I had to pull my burrito open to go looking for the steak. It's mostly stuffed with black beans and potatoes. I guess you're not even supposed to notice that the steak was only minimally added. I did not finish my burrito. But I did cut it open. Just check out the ingredients. The service was acceptable. But it did feel a bit rushed since they were closing soon. To be fair, some of their items are delicious. Just be careful what you order and ask the right questions. read more

My parents and I stopped by here during a quick trip to Asheville; we were trying to decide between this establishment and another option, however, since we are closer to First Watch, we decided to stop by. When we arrived, we are seated immediately and the waitress was attentive and pleasant. This was my parents first time eating at any First Watch establishment whereas I've ate a few in the metro Atlanta area. The food was ok; my selection (turkey sausage biscuit and gravy was good), whereas my parents wasn't that impressed with there items. I may have just caught them on a bad day as the flavor was a little bland. However, if I'm in town again, I will stop by (and try another entree). read more

Ate here for breakfast alone around 8am. Not busy and was eaten right away. Business started picking up and staff seemed be hustling a bit. There is a lot of restaurant to cover. There is outdoor seating available but it is currently 35 degrees. Everything is very clean inside and out. This right across the street from Biltmore property entrance. There is plenty of parking around. Seems like the restaurant could seat close to 150. Casual and classy atmosphere. Staff has been very polite and professional. The food arrive very fresh. I personally like the poached egg done just a bit more, but this delicious. There was a good portfolio ham and the ciabatta bread was a nice change from the English muffin in an Eggs Benedict. Price was fair for portions and quality. I would return here. read more

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I would like to start by saying the food isn't the issue here. I've been here three times and the food has been fantastic every time. The problem is the waitlist. I have no issues waiting for a table. But we were on the waitlist. We got a text that our table was ready and we had two minutes to go to the host station before we were removed from the waitlist. We went to the host station and waited in line. There was only one host working on a busy Sunday for bunch. By the time we were next in line to be seated we had been taken off the waitlist. After that it was 15 minutes before we could be seated. This happened to a few other people waiting to be seated as well. I do not blame the hostess, I could tell she was frustrated. But this system does need to be fixed. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Delicious breakfast food! I really enjoyed the potatoes and toast. Comfortable seating, kind and attentive staff. A chain restaurant that feels like a one-of-a-kind, neighborhood joint. A+ read more

Great spot for breakfast and brunch. The service is a little spotty, we've had great experiences and we've had not so great experiences with our waiters. The last time we were there, they had an emergency with the water in the restaurant and had to close early. They informed us that they were closing and we could "take our time" but we felt rushed. Employees were eyeing us and sweeping near our table as we ate even after telling us to take our time. The food itself is usually pretty good. It's a little expensive in my opinion for what you get, but it's a nice treat every once in a while. read more

ali is amazing! i go in weekly for breakfast and this server always goes above and beyond. She is incredible and very attentive, food always is incredible and great atmosphere!!!! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

You're in Asheville! Eat at liberty house or sunny point or biscuit head or early girl or even Tupelo honey yall come on. First watch is for tourists all the way. It's loud overwhelming and not worth the money. I'm not gonna hate on the service bc they're only workers but nah- don't do it. read more

The food and service was delivered absolutely amazing.,great brunch with my beautiful cousin read more

First Watch - After a great brunch with my cousin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

First time here. We have tried to get in here numerous times but it has always been too crowded. We were finally able to get in today and we're looking forward to having breakfast this morning. So....the good stuff: The food was good. Well-cooked and appealing to the eye. The toast is delicious. The service was fine and they put a pot of coffee on our table (for which they charged us each $3.89!) The bad stuff: -Bad coffee. It was weak with no flavor. I love coffee and didn't even finish one cup of this stuff. -The noise level was absurd. There is no acoustic insulation and it was like being in an industrial warehouse with a bunch of people yelling. We almost left immediately after we sat down just because of the noise, but stayed because we wanted to check out the food. It was not relaxing at all, but loud and hectic. -The prices. There were 2 of us and our bill was $35.00. For 2 simple breakfasts. We're not talking chef-prepared Eggs Benedict or Kobe Beef with whatever gold they put in the side dish.....it was biscuits and gravy and an omelet. Restaurants have gone over the top. They want $35.00 for a decent but not stellar breakfast, and they expect us to pay another 20-25% in a tip on top of that. Which would bring a bill to $42-43. For 2 breakfasts. Beyond absurd. In Italy, being a server is a profession and they are paid a living wage. I am no longer going to tip at these prices. We will not pay such extravagant prices for simple food, and then an additional 20-25% of the bill to a server who is just doing his/her job and, I assume, getting paid to do it. Not the server's fault, but a faulty system. This will not be a repeat for us. It was an okay spot but certainly not worth what they think it is. read more

Good food and a lot of it. Service was great. Lots of options. We would certainly go back and recommend you give it a try if you're in the area. read more

Best best best!! Absolutely love this place! The food is amazing. I had a lot of foods from here from their pancakes to their tacos and all in between and never got disappointed. Also, it's always clean and the service is top notch!!! Enjoy! read more

If I could give a negative review on service, I would. We encountered the rudest server today, who became hostile with us. Her name was Melissa We used to frequent this restaurant read more

We happened to walk in for brunch on their soft opening. They graciously made us part of their "friends and family" and sat us immediately. Meal was fantastic, juices were inspired, and the wait staff was excellent. I recommend the chicachonga and the waffles were light, fluffy and sweet. Food was well timed also. We never felt like we had waited too long or felt rushed to leave. Even though we live an hour away we will definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

Solid brunch. The one thing I would change, petty enough - is the coffee creamer offerings. I just need some plant milk. ‍

Love First Watch for breakfast. Try the granola pancakes for an option, they're delicious.

We first tried this place in Ft.Worth, Texas and enjoyed it. Then we learned that a First Watch just opened up in Asheville. IMO, it's now the best place to eat breakfast in the area. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina