Who doesn't want a quick breakfast on a rainy day? First Watch has always been my go-to for brunch and while I was searching for breakfast after an appointment this was the place to go. Located right across the road from Sam's Club, First watch is nestled on the corner of a shopping center. Thankfully they were not packed on a Friday morning and I was seated right away by the hostess. The did have a seasonal menu that looked great but I'm a simple southern girl through and through. I ordered the Kale tonic and the traditional breakfast. You can't go wrong with eggs, bacon, and potatoes... and the artisan bread with jelly is my guilty pleasure! read more

First Watch - The Traditional - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

Talk about an unexpected experience. Upon walking up to the door, they were opened by two of the employees. Talk about an entrance! Everyone welcomed me with a good morning. I was sat right away and Jess was my waitstaff. She was amazing. When they found out it was my first time in, they got very excited and it made me excited. lol The million dollar bacon is offered to first time customers and it was quite delicious. I would prefer mine a bit crispier however the flavor was amazing. I got the Markethash which was also did not disappoint. The feta cheese and mushrooms were a great combination. The potatoes had great seasoning and only feedback is to have them crispier. The crisp bites were the best. Their coffee was good too and I loved that they leave a small pot for self refills as well as a bottle of water for self refills as well. Ambiance was a simple quaint restaurant. Tables and booth mix and lists of outside light with floor to ceiling windows. Love the pay by QR code which gives several options after adding the tip. Door was also held open upon departing, wonderful service! Is totally come back to try other items and the service is just unforgettable. read more

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As breakfast chains go, First Watch exemplifies what they should be. Between a busy parking lot and crowded front room we had the impression things would be slow moving here, yet we were wrong both times. Parking was quick and easy to find and despite the busy interior we were seated very quickly. The first thing that stands out about First Watch is the very clean and homey setting. It feels much more polished than an IHOP or Denny's yet the price of things are just about the same. Once we were seated we ordered relatively quickly and our waitress was very attentive despite having a busy section. We ordered a few things and every single thing was good. From the Parma skillet hash, which was extremely savory and well seasoned, to the French Toast, thick and sweet with a delicate flavor; it was all fantastic. We also ordered a pancake and it was huge for a single stack and it was good too, light and fluffy; the bacon it came with was also nice, salty and crisped nicely. The only thing we could ding the food for was our chocolate milk for being very much on the milky side, and guess what? They apologized profusely for it and brought us extra chocolate syrup to fix it. The service here was great, adding to an already fantastic meal. Side note: the mint mocha iced latte they have on the seasonal menu was also great, get it while you can! Paying the check was also somehow a far better experience than every other chain. You can pay up front or you can pay by QR code, which we know a few other places offer but the software they have here feels much, much quicker. From receiving the check to paying took (maybe) a minute. And that's the thing about First Watch, everything just works. The food, the service, the small intangible things that most other places don't care for; all of it was done well and done right. We wish we had one across the street from us, but we'll settle for a short drive that we know we will happily make to eat here again. read more

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Blte again! The food is always great. No wait to be seated on a Saturday. However the service took a while for them to take our order. There were two tables seated later than we were but got served first. Clean, almost full crowd. No military discount. :( read more

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I've always liked coming to First Watch. My wife and I came in for breakfast and we ordered the seasonal donuts appetizer. (They're amazing) we also ordered a breakfast hash and the biscuit and sausage gravy meal. I don't have problems with First Watch, but every time we have gone the eggs are a little undercooked. I don't know how or why but they just are. My meal also had a lot of oil so I pushed that aside. But I still enjoyed it. Regardless I'm still gonna go and get their food from time to time when I can afford it. read more

First Watch - Breakfast hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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First Watch is a favorite for breakfast, brunch or lunch. I love the veggie omelette and their frittatas. Great service in a relaxed atmosphere. They always have a seasonal special for something fresh and different! read more

First Watch - First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing breakfast spot. Family has been coming here for some time and we really enjoy it. You have to be careful to check the wait times to avoid a lengthy delay. Waitress was extremely helpful and all the staff was great. We enjoy the casual family friendly atmosphere. We will definitely be back read more

First Watch - Cheesecake Holey Donuts With Nutella® - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Excellent. I love the staff, the food, the prices. Great kid placemats and temporary pancake tattoos? Yes please. Fun place to go and this has become a family favorite. The vibe is clean and everyone seems happy to be there. Be prepared for wait times because they can be a bit. But honestly, if there is a line out the door 9/10 times you know it's a good place to dine. Keep up the great work! read more

Got a couple of the seasonal items. Really liked the elote burrito. Would recommend getting that if they keep it on the menu. Got the caramel crunch iced coffee and took one sip. Don't order that. It was so bad. Fresh toast was okay. Service was okay. Our waiter didn't really check on us read more

First Watch - Elote breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We got here just before the Sunday morning crowd came in! Which was nice. Anyway first time trying this place and it was overall pretty good. I got the same thing that i usually get from other places. Eggs Benedict "classic" or whatever you want to call it with added spinach. I enjoyed my meal and the service. Our waitress was very kind and seemed genuinely nice. The things I did not like was that the cups they gave us for water were dirty. Also they charge $4.99 for coffee. Not for the table but for each person. I had half a cup only because the pot was on the table. But yeah overall I'd probably go back but there a few other places I'd rather try. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Had a delicious breakfast with my husband the other morning. Jose's service was wonderful, including any additional support staff that helped our table. The ambiance was lovely and very pleasant. Highly recommend the egg-cellent breakfast sandwich. It was the first time I'd had it here and it did not disappoint. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I'm trying so hard to not bash them. But I've come here a handful of times, and every. single. time. something is wrong with my order. Usually, it's the fact that eggs are severely undercooked and I have to send it back to get eggs that are not basically raw. But recently, I went again with my husband for a brunch date. I ordered an egg sandwhich with some potatoes on the side. I requested no bacon on my sandwich, and the eggs over medium. When I received the order, thankfully the eggs were cooked correctly, but there was still bacon on it. So... are the cooks just ignoring instruction from diners? Or... Anyway I told the person who delivered our food and he brought it back into the kitchen. However, I'm almost certain that all they did was remove the bacon and give it back to me. I am a vegetarian, so just simply just "removing" the bacon still results in cross contamination. It's just unfortunate that literally EVERY time I come, my order is never right. I keep giving them chances, but I'm getting to my wits end here. The food is yummy, but the irritation that comes with my order consistently being wrong is starting to get to me & I'm unsure if I can keep doing this if they don't get their act together. read more

Always glad when I travel to an area where there is a First Watch, and this Austin location did not disappoint. Great service from Jose, fun to give the new Double Crunch Breakfast Tacos and Honey Caramel Crunch Cold Brew a try. The tacos were so stuffed they were a bit hard to eat - a good problem! The cold brew was nice but waaaay to sweet, and I'd still order it again read more

First Watch - Honey caramel crunch cold brew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was absolutely amazing. I got the Elote Breakfast Burrito as a bowl with extra potatoes and It was AMAZING. all boys got trifecta and loved it. Boyfriend tried to Strawberry tres leches french toast and LOVED IT! Even shared it with friends. Service was perfect. they are very attentive and quick with everything. Ambiance was perfect. I couldn't have been happier read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Delicious food! Got the Farmhouse Hash which tasted very fresh, as well as the million dollar bacon. Everything was delicious! Service was great, they were very attentive! And while the place was very busy, it still seemed to stay clean and flow smoothly. You can tell it's being ran very well. read more

First Watch - Farmhouse hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

We've been coming here for a while. Its like visting friends for us. Comfortable, professional and clean. I love the pancakes and fresh fruit. My husband likes several things and the Healthy Turkey is a favorite. We appreciate their prompt, friendly service and gr8 coffee. They leave the pot with you, which is amazing. Some of staff have become like our kids to us. Lots of love here. read more

The million dollar bacon keeps me coming back. Every. Single. Time. And this says a lot because I really don't eat bacon all that much and it isn't a food choice I'd typically go for but boy oh boy is their bacon good! I've visited this location a few times now over the past couple of years. Being that the restaurant is smaller in size, you may find yourself waiting to be seated depending on the day and time. Specifically, if you go on a Saturday or Sunday for breakfast/brunch. This seems to be when they are the busiest but I've never had to wait more than 15-20 minutes. I do sometimes feel as though the servers almost intentionally rush you to finish up because of how limited the space is (which I completely understand) but if you are looking for a place that you could meet up with friends and really enjoy time together, this wouldn't be the place for that. Aside from the million dollar bacon, I love the Morning Meditation drink they offer. It's delicious! Definitely love me some First Watch and will always recommend! read more

My husband (before he was my husband) and I had many'a delightful brunch dates here, and now we bring our children who all love it too. Many of the servers are so sweet there, and we're always happy with whatever entree we get. read more

The wait for 6 people wasn't long at all especially on a Sunday. Our server was fantastic! The omelette was great, the waffles were fantastic, the blueberry cornbread was delicious! We also tried the strawberry tres leches French toast was wayyy too sweet for us and had too much Carmel. The mint moca iced coffee was really good! We did notice a black mild spot on the ceiling which was quite unpleasant but overall it was great! read more

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What a great brunch experience at First Watch! We were sat immediately, service from Sahu was Amazing!! We ordered the seasonal Maple Croissant Sammy, side of potatoes with another side of Banana granola almond crunch pancake was Delicious. Gees the food and service was exceptional. Thank you so much we will continue to come. We visit the Round Rock location very often. This location is top notch. read more

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They sat us really quickly but they didn't bring out the condiment basket for us. I saw every other table outside was sat with it but us. They also took long to give us our creamer, and they gave us paper towels for napkins. The food was alright, the hollandaise sauce didn't have much flavor. I did like that they had a natural appeal, using farm fresh ingredients for sure but, I think they could get better. They are a new business so I'll come back and try it again sometime. read more

First Watch - Blt egg Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I have a dairy allergy so I know to order the cooked eggs and got what I ordered but they brought my food out with a big pat of butter on it. I had explained my dairy allergy and had said not to put butter on anything. When the food came out with butter on it, I told them I was allergic to dairy and asked them to take it back. They just wiped off the butter and brought it back. When I again refused it, they made me a new one. This is the second time I have been to this particular location where they haven't been careful of my allergy. I have been to other locations of First Watch where they were very careful. If you have a food allergy be VERY careful if you eat at this location. read more

Located alongside the Lakeline Target, this First Watch is excellent for an early outing! The food is made fresh with good portions, while the service is always good! Gin is who we tend to get at this location. At times is can be quite and casual, while other times it's busy, loud, and fast paced, but I think that's with any restaurant. Favorites are farmhouse hash (has bacon, eggs, and cheese) and the banana granola almond crunch pancakes. Love this location read more

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I had a great time with them the team is very polite and friendly Best pancake in the world read more

Pretty disappointing experience. I found a hair in my food at the end of my meal, which obviously ruined the entire visit. At that point, there wasn't much to say or do -- the damage was already done. To make it worse, a staff member kept sweeping around and under our table multiple times while we were eating. It felt intrusive, loud, and completely unnecessary during service. Not exactly the atmosphere you expect while trying to enjoy breakfast. Between the cleanliness issue and the lack of awareness from staff, this location seriously missed the mark. I won't be returning. read more

I spied this cafe while visiting Target next door. I love breakfast, so once the cool weather blew in, I hiked over bright and early. Awesome! Modern yet also traditional menu, and super accommodating staff. So happy to have found it. Hey, for my small towns in Texas, this might be a nice franchise to consider. read more

First Watch - Breakfast at First Watch! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great food and service. Also has a nice atmosphere and we were served without a long wait

Was quickly seated on a Sunday and the food came out quickly! Cocktail: Cinnamon Toast Cereal Milk tasted exactly as expected. Boozy, cinnamon, iced coffee and highly recommend it! The Eggs Benedict BLT was delicious! The bacon was crispy and the eggs were perfectly cooked. read more

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Ham and Gruyère sandwich with honey pecan salad with chicken is my go to. Tried their Bloody Mary with million dollar bacon and it was good as well! read more

First Watch - Ham and Gruyère sandwich with honey pecan salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent service and high quality food at reasonable prices! Austin definitely needs more weekend breakfast spots because places get so CROWDED. I came here on a Saturday late morning without being on the waitlist, and I had to wait thirty minutes before getting seated. Once we were seated, service was amazing as the waitstaff was super attentive and helpful. I got the Florentine eggs benedict as a veggie option with a perfectly-sweetened ice coffee. It also came with a side of roasted potatoes, but you can sub in a side salad if you want. By the time I finished my plate, I was very full! 10/10 would come back again and introduce more friends to this place for breakfast dates! read more

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Maybe I tried the wrong item. The biscuit and gravy were extremely dry. The drink selection isn't great, and all are prepped ahead of time.

I was in this first watch couple of days after my birthday. I ordered a salad and was just getting ready to eat it when I got a call from my fiancé saying that he needed to be picked up from his MRI. I had also ordered him a sandwich to go cause I knew he'd be hungry afterward. The staff was so helpful to me in getting my salad put in a To Go box. And also redeeming my birthday reward, which was buy one entrée get your birthday entrée free. This is a wonderful place to go with exceptional service in personnel. I'll definitely be back. read more

This is a good space, much better than the one at Norcross Mall. My wife and I shared the Power Bowl, Power Wrap, and each got a kale tonic. Everything was delicious and tasted fresh. Our waitress was friendly and helpful but seemed a bit rushed. We had to ask for straws for our drinks as well as extra napkins. My wife said she loved her meal and the waitress just took her plate without saying a word. Paying at the front is odd since it creates a log jam and then we got stuck with everyone waiting. The woman who checked us out was friendly but then a waiter joined her behind the register and when he was ready to come out he came out the side we were standing instead of the other way which was clear. As a result, my wife stepped aside and said sorry, but he didn't say excuse me or acknowledge her. He could have just went out the other side and been mindful of customers. read more

The food was good and delicious. The quality and quantity of the menu is good. With so many varieties to choose from. read more

First Watch - Picture of the building - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I visited this place with a group of 6 last week and we had a pretty good experience. We did a celebratory brunch in the middle of the week so I can't really speak for wait times but I did put myself on the waitlist as we headed there and we had a table when we're arrived 15 minutes later. The service was nice albeit a little slow and hard to get a hold of, portion sizes of the pancakes are HUGE, one pancake felt enough for one person, we got chocolate chip pancakes and the lemon meringue. French toast was okay, dry and not the most flavorful. Eggs florentine were delicious though the burnt potatoes put a damper on it. Drinks were okay especially because in the summer they're 2usd! Ambiance was nothing special and bathrooms were gross, parking was easy to find and it's next to a target and Ulta for some fun post brunch shopping. read more

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The breakfast food was ok. The service was not good. The waitress was rude and unpleasant.

Favorite breakfast location in town, all locations. Lots of parking. Brunch on weekends does get quite busy. My favorite thing is that they give you a run of coffee on your table if you order coffee. Chefs kiss. Insider tip: they have an online option to get in line before you arrive at the restaurant. read more

I only decided to come here to eat real quick while waiting for HEB to have my meds ready, I had just went to the ER for an asthma attack that morning and they sent in meds as well as a new inhaler but it takes them 30min-1hr after the doctor sends in the order. So i go to the nearest First Watch to eat by myself, order one plate, nothing too serious you know? just a one person meal. Maybe spend 20 bucks max. But since they double charged me, I couldn't afford my meds when i went to the HEB after. They took the last of my money and double charged me like it was nothing. They have this option to pay on a barcode website through a third party system, I literally did that and it took the money from my bank account and said it was paid, Yet they still told me at the desk that it wasn't paid and forced me to pay twice. They said the latest i'd get the refund back is by Tuesday. It's past Tuesday now. I have yet to receive any refund and it all just seems very fishy to me, no one seems to be taking it seriously. That day that I came, I ordered one plate & came by myself, and ended up getting double charged over $45. This really ruined my day, especially since I just came from the ER and was only trying to get some food in my stomach... Oh yeah, and on top of that, when I went to the front desk about this, their way of re assuring me was telling me that this wasn't the first time this has happened. Wtf? You'd think it would be fixed by now. Very fishy. I honestly don't blame any of the servers or runners there, they were very sweet & kind. But management & higher can do better by fixing this issue, especially since its happened so many times. SMH. read more

First Watch - PROOF OF TRANSACTIONS - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

LOVE THIS PLACE! I've been more than once, and every time it hits. Has a bit of a southern comfort vibe - perfect for a classic breakfast. read more

First Watch - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's one of our favorite breakfast places, great food and atmosphere, and the people are very friendly there