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    3.8 (417 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Angie H.

    Good food and good service. The chilaquiles were very tasty and a large portion. The blueberry muffin was good, but I wish it would have been warmed. I do wish first watch offered espresso drinks, but not a big deal. Our server was friendly and very quick. It's a great spot for a quick breakfast.

    Breakfast sandwich
    Brooke A.

    Great first time experience at this breakfast and lunch place! We don't have a first watch where I live, so I was excited to try a chain that some of my friends in Austin rave about. They have a huge one after traditional breakfast items and breakfast items with a twist, as well as a robust lunch menu. Coffee is served diner style right when you get seated. I loved the traditional diner meets modern twist! They have a bunch of seasonal items, and I opted to try the seasonal breakfast sandwich, which had a croissant, meatball, bacon, egg, and jam. It was both sweet and savory, and the perfect treat that you could still haul breakfast. I would love to try more items on the menu one day.

    Traditional Breakfast
    James F.

    A coworker and I had recently had a conversation about breakfast. He mentioned he liked this place. Looked at the menu a few times over the years; didn't look like my thing. I mean, I consider Jim's and Dan's Hamburgers to be my go to spots. GF had surgery on 38th street and after she was released I went north to try First Watch. Attentive service was provided; multiple glasses of iced tea were served at one time to keep me happy during the meal. Digs are simple; not too much going on in the space. I've never been a "hash" person. Even though the "bowl" is the new hash I've always had my food divided on the plate. Well, the Market Hash sounded good because goat cheese. Don't think I've ever had zucchini in a breakfast dish. Even ordered the taters dressed with "million dollar bacon" and some kind of extra sauce. Taters weren't that great even with the extra money spent. Bacon was you guessed it overcooked. Perhaps once in eating the dish I detected the most miniscule amount of goat cheese. I will offer this advice though; start in the middle and work your way outward. Most of the ingredients were under the eggs and didn't get many veggies until I went to the center. GF asked for me to note the generous amount of butter on the toast. Dining out is getting expensive so expect to spend around $50 on breakfast for two. FW was good; fancier than my usual greasy spoons but I think in reality I'd choose my old favorites. Or, Migas at a local Tex-Mex spot for a spicier kick.

    Bladimir M.

    hit up First Watch for breakfast. Food was pretty solid. Service was a bit slow but friendly. Chill spot with a nice vibe. Prices felt okay for what you get. Good place to start the day. Wrap dish I got was good. Fruit was fresh and varied. Parking easy. Menu items were plenty. Seating was clean.

    Steve W.

    We liked the Cedar Park location so much that we thought we would give this place a try as well. However, this location is like dining inside of an office or storage space, not a restaurant. Everything on the menu is very reasonably priced, although the juices and beverages had no pricing on the menu. We started with their bacon cheddar cornbread and two fresh juices. The cornbread was good, but it was a little on the sweet side. Our two juices were the best part of the meal. I was somewhat disappointed with my trifecta because the pancake was not cooked all the way through (I should've got the waffle) and both the egg and bacon were just slightly warmer than room temp. I did like the fact that they do bring you a bottle of warm maple syrup. The wife liked her avocado toast with the multigrain bread and fresh avocado, but she remarked that something seemed missing. Nothing to make it pop like a side of salsa. Service was attentive, and the prices were in line with the quality of the food. However, for us, it was a good, acceptable breakfast, just not great, so 31/2* for our overall experience. Informative photos included.

    Breakfast sandwich and million dollar potato dish with parmesan cream and bacon yum.
    Alena P.

    Great food service and super clean . What is not to love? Clean bathroo.s. food was simply amazing bravo..

    Eggs Benedict
    Mary L.

    I had a very good brunch at a First Watch in North Texas, so I was interested to try Austin's location. This time, I went for lunch options, although breakfast was still available after noon. There were all sorts of sandwiches on offer, then I noticed the salads. Salads?! Oh yeah, those things that have veggies and are good for you! I can go for that occasionally. My Sweet Pecan Chicken turned out to be the best of all worlds. It has a nice pile of tasty greens and avocado with a yummy warm dressing, but also nice chunks of chicken and bacon, served with a hunk of buttered ciabatta. My friend ordered a traditional Benedict, but specified soft-scrambled eggs, and said the kitchen got it just right. I love that they just leave carafes of coffee and water on the table so you can pour as needed. Our server was friendly and personable, and said, "Oooh, I LOVE that one!" about the salad I ordered. The only slight disappointment was the Million Dollar Bacon. It was tasty, but at $5.99 for four small, fairly thin, and rather flaccid slices, I wouldn't even call it a worthwhile "Six Dollar Bacon." To charge that much and give it a name like that, it should be fabulous--and this simply wasn't.

    Shrimp and Shrimp & Grits
    Jennifer J.

    Food was amazing. My pic does not do it justice. If you like grits you must try the shrimp and grits. Service was impeccable. I wanted for nothing and she made good conversation. Ambience was lovely. Not busy and loud like the north location. O will be back!

    Breakfast tacos
    Leah L.

    The food is always good, and the line is always long...so be patient. You can use the app the get in line, but I don't think it really saves any time because you still have to physically check in when you arrive and so it's the same timing as if just showing up and putting your name on the list. We waited about 35 minutes for a party of 6. Of course it was a Sunday around 11 am, prime brunch time, so it was expected.

    Shishito Hash --- super yummy
    Lillyvette M.

    The food here was really great. The staff were even better yet! They greeted us with a smile, served us with a wonderful attitude and brought the food with a cheery smile as well. From beginning to end our experience was pleasurable. The environment was also to our liking. Although they were busy, it wasn't noisy to where we couldn't hear ourselves speaking to one another. So we highly recommend this location for a super breakfast. The cost is a little pricey, but if you want an excellent experience and great flavor, it's worth it. I also love that the items on the menu have the calorie count on them.

    Samantha L.

    First time going to First Watch for brunch and can understand why people love this place so much! We had a bit of difficulty with the waitlists but were able to be seated before the estimated wait time. Large menus with seasonal items. I ordered a benedict. Didn't come with the arugula or avocado but the waiter was very nice to bring out the avocado, they had run out of arugula. My friends ordered the hash- delicious, and lemon poppy pancakes- also delicious. Would recommend arriving early or being ok with a 1-1.5h wait.

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    Over rated 100%. The host is not very welcoming. The food is not very good. Dried French toast and over cooked eggs.

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    The food was delicious, service went well and i highly recommend. Hopefully go there again soon.

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    Good food. Great service. We like the Happy Hour menu prices and portions suit our smaller appetites.

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    Food is always amazing! The lemon ricotta pancakes and grits are ‍. I love that they have "fancy juice" for the alcohol free among us.

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    Ask the Community - First Watch

    Can someone give a few prices to give us an idea of how much it is to eat there? The menu on the website doesn't have any :-(

    Entrees run between $14-17, add espressos for $3+ and teas for 2+. Its a little more than Denny's, with good quality breakfasts.

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