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    First Watch

    4.1 (234 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Menu and million dollar bloody Mary's
    Kylie A.

    If you're not starting your meal with the million dollar bacon then you are missing out! We came here for a delicious but lighter breakfast and truthfully it hit the spots. We joined the waitlist online to abate sitting in the line at the restaurant as sometimes they can have a longer wait time. We started with quick and friendly service by being greeted with smiling faces. Truthfully there are so many options to choose from that fill all the breakfast cravings from savory and salty to sweet and finger licking good. I usually get the Floridian French Toast but switched it up with the classic eggs Benedict. I've never had a bad breakfast here and truly enjoy each time I come!

    Purple Haze
    Kimberly D.

    This morning I met a good friend for breakfast . I suggested First Watch. I ordered this beautiful beverage ! PURPLE HAZE Lemon, cane sugar, butterfly pea flower tea and a hint of lavender. Tasty ! Full of flavor . I sipped it to savor the layers of flavor . I had the Turkey sausage gravy and biscuits . Divine ! Our server was attentive , knowledgeable about the menu , and friendly .

    Morning Meditation W/ Antioxidant Boost.
    La'Krista D.

    Nice atmosphere. Family friendly, great quality food, fresh ingredients and plenty of options. Service was good and no wait for bar seating. There is typically a little wait otherwise. They have a great birthday reward program also. I got the trifecta waffle, chicken sausage and eggs. The blueberry compote atop is delicious (served on side). The morning meditation drink was phenomenal. (Tumeric, ginger, orange, beet etc) with an antioxidant shot. I'd visit again.

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    Crystal C.

    ambiance is like any breakfast place, family friendly with country style decor. service was a little inconsistent with how long it took to take our orders then constant checking in after that. restaurant is usually busy since theyre only open til early afternoon. I got the seasonal pumpkin pancake breakfast and husband got tropical French toast. food was good, I always enjoy the seasonal things they have on menu. I didnt want the chicken sausage they had paired with my dish and asked for pork sausage...the server said they dont typically do that since the pork patties werent always available or on the menu....i thought that was really weird but she ended up subbing it. so service is a hit or miss here, other staff seemed very friendly. I really liked that let you pay at the table so no waiting in line or gaving to interact with pur server more than we had to after giving us our check.

    Chickichanga with potatoes and fruit cup
    Rebekah A.

    Busy day here but, our large party was seated pretty quickly. Ordered off the spring menu and got the socal breakfast hash. It was very good and more than I could eat at one time. We also had the coffee(... a lot of it), which is good here. Overall great experience - kind waitress, clean restaurant, lots of options, everything came quickly and tasted as expected.

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    Melanie S.

    They are definitely busy but I did appreciate they put you on the waitlist and take your number so they can text when your table is ready. The menu is pretty extensive and they have seasonal items. I'm a class breakfast girlie (egg meat potatoes). I opted for the trifecta that allowed me to get most of what I wanted except the potatoes so I ordered that as a side. The scrambled eggs were light and fluffy. The chicken sausage had a good flavor. The trifecta also comes with either a pancake or waffle. I got the waffle that was the perfect balance of fluffy and crispy and came with what I think was a blue berry sauce which I enjoyed. The potatoes were well seasoned and crispy. I even loved their takeout box! Would recommend for brunch....something for everyone

    Eggs benny
    Lance O.

    Awesome eggs Benedict and pancakes are amazing as well. Super clean restaurant with excellent service and I always enjoy stopping in there when I'm in town.

    Andrew L.

    Parents and I decided to dine here while they were visiting; we are all big into breakfast foods and having tried out First Watch in other states, we figured to give this location a try. The service was great & our waitress was very friendly; something that seems to be consistent among all First Watches I've been to. The menu were about the same, not sure if the seasonal entrees are shared amongst the chains, but the food was delicious. Now I'm a bigger eater and as breakfast foods are my favorite entrees to dine on, I ordered a lot. I got myself the wild berry lavender French toast, Lemon ricotta pancakes, side of potatoes, turkey sausage, 4 eggs, and biscuits with gravy. Yup, I was very full, but I finished everything because it was just that good! The lavender berry compote wasn't overly sweet. Spreading a little on your French toast like butter gave it the perfect balance; I can see overly applying would make it too sweet losing the taste of the French toast; same with the lemon ricotta onto the pancakes. The batter is great, the pancakes have a nice rich taste to it you don't want to dilute by over applying sweets. The biscuit was soft inside but has that crunchy texture outside the way I like it and all the sides I had were pretty good; can't go wrong with it and tasted the same as other chains I've dined in. There is a mobile order option and I've done that as well. Quick order to pick up turn around time so I didn't wait long at all. Dining in, the restaurant wasn't too noisy or crowded, but also I went early in the morning. They get packed real quick, so I recommend going for an early breakfast to beat the traffic, especially on the weekends.

    Harvest menu
    Tinesha J.

    When looking for a breakfast spot, First Watch is always a great choice. I have gone to this restaurant a number of times in the past month and every thing I go I get great service and good food. On the weekends, be sure to get on the waiting list because there's usually quite a wait.

    Tacos Al pastor hash
    Chris Y.

    I've been here twice now on Sundays and it is always packed but we sit at the bar with no wait, and it seems those waiting for tables is relatively short. The menu is expansive with great seasonal menu items for both food and drinks. The million dollar bacon is a must and is especially good in the million dollar Bloody Mary. All the food has been phenomenal with the steak and bacon burrito being my favorite so far with just so much flavor. Th portions for everything are more than plenty and we've always left with a to go box.

    SYRUUUUUUP!!!!!
    Israel G.

    Best syrup ever! They warm it up! Brought out promptly for subsequent taste testing of syrup quality.

    Kevin H.

    First Watch is my favorite brunch restaurant in Augusta. Food: My go to dish is the Tri-Fecta, the Belgian waffle is my favorite along with the house made preserves. The chicken sausage patties are delicious also. Service: The wait staff are generally friendly and accommodating even when the place is jammed packed. Ambiance: I enjoy the modern decor and the easy going vibe which adds to the overall experience.

    Raspberry French Toast
    Meghan B.

    Perfect brunch spot! I got the Carne Asada Hash, the meat was a tad dry, but I still enjoyed it. My mom got the Raspberry Lemon Ricotta French Toast. That was fire. Service was great, very attentive! Would come back!

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    I love the food here and we eat here about once a month or every other month. But service has gone down hill.

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    Food and service were great. Bartender on Sunday is always upbeat and gives great suggestions.

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