Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    First Watch

    3.9 (54 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

    Order First Watch Takeout or Delivery

    First Watch Photos

    You might also consider

    More like First Watch

    Recommended Reviews - First Watch

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Omelette
    Thomas G.

    We hit FW frequently and the restaurant has grown in popularity since this location opened. For me on the other hand, with every visit we come away with a bad taste in our mouth. The quality of food continues to slip and today was another negative experience. Today we the sausage and biscuits meal lacked sausage gravy. We also had the breakfast tacos and the tortillas crumbled resulting in an egg , chorizo egg scramble and surprisingly our service stunk. Our server dropped off a pot of good coffee (always good) and checked on our food 1x and then she vanished. Service is typically awesome at FW but not today and sadly we again experienced a lack of quality food.

    Pomegranate Sunrise
    Drayden W.

    The food was delicious as always, I got the Chimichurri steak and eggs hash which is to die for, and my girlfriend got the trifecta. We ordered the pomegranate sunrises to complete our boozy brunch and they were delectable. Ours Servers name was Evan and he was very attentive, kind, and quick, we had our food and drinks with in 10 minutes of ordering, the atmosphere was welcoming and friendly and the decorations added to the overall ambience of the dining experience, will definitely come again!!

    Omelette
    Gina A.

    Great menu and lots of options to pick from. What we ordered was tasty, but nothing that was wow worthy that would make us 'need' to visit again. Basic breakfast/brunch items. They have donut holes, but they were sold out by the time we got there. The sausage gravy and biscuits were good. The millionaire bacon was very much a fantastic choice. I would recommend that. The soup was good, as were the other dishes we had. You will have a good meal, but again nothing spectacular. They do not have a liquor license so no Bloody Mary's or Mimosas, etc. which isn't a dealbreaker, but just be aware in case you were planning on getting a cocktail. Join the waitlist option online before heading there! It is so convenient. Once you do that you then check in with the hostess. There wasn't an actual line and it was a little confusing since she was standing in the middle of the lobby area with an iPad. People came in the door and didn't realize that there were others waiting that were there before them. The lobby area is spacious so that was a great choice in design knowing there would most likely always be a wait due to their limited hours. Check their socials for time. If they didn't have the waitlist option online, it wouldn't be worth waiting 45min to an hour to be seated. Our server, greeter, hostess and the cashier were all very helpful and friendly. Very nice level of service all around. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu. The wait for food wasn't long at all. They itemize the bill by seat which made paying super convenient. Overall, pleasant meal and good service.

    Biscuits and turkey sausage gravy
    Becca H.

    Today was my first experience at First Watch and while it wasn't horrible, it wasn't great either. The pros: you can add yourself to the waitlist ahead of time online. The biscuit was nice and flaky, and the turkey sausage gravy was well seasoned with a good consistency. The eggs were cooked to my liking. You can pay at your table by scanning a QR code on the receipt. The cons: our waitress wasn't very attentive. She walked by our table several times when my glass was empty and didn't offer a refill. She also got our orders wrong after we repeated them to her multiple times. She was getting confused so I'm not sure why she didn't write the orders down. The potatoes, while well seasoned, were way too big and undercooked. Overall I'd probably give them another shot, but this was just a mediocre first experience.

    Floridian French toast
    Kelsey S.

    I was excited to try this place since it opened. When I arrived there was a 45 minute wait, unless you sat at the bar, so we did. Unfortunately they do not serve mimosas and bloody Mary's, which is a big reason people enjoy brunch. Regardless, it was still nice. They have pressed juices and teas and fancy iced coffees. Everything looks lovely, the food looked amazing as well. The waiter we had was so friendly and attentive for how busy it really way. I had the frittata with cheesy grits which was good! When you are done you either pay by a QR code on your phone or at the front. Which is different. But I did not feel the best after eating here so I don't know if I will be trying this place again.

    Kale Tonic and Morning Meditation
    Janay S.

    Since it was a Thursday morning, I thought it would be the perfect time for a work meetup at the newly opened First Watch. Boy, was I wrong! The place was packed--apparently, I wasn't the only one with that idea, given the limited dining options in Bel Air. I put my name on the list and waited. The process was a bit chaotic, with people paying their tabs and others trying to get on the list, creating some confusion. While waiting, I noticed how the layout of the previous Red Lobster was changed to make the space appear more spacious! Despite the disorganization and the wait, the experience turned out to be worth it. The food was delicious! We started with the Kale Tonic and Morning Meditation juices, both of which were tasty. For our main dishes, we had the Tri-Fecta, Classic Benedict, and Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl. Our waitresses were sweethearts, and the food came out quickly. I especially appreciated the QR code on the receipt that made it easy to split the bill. Just remember to bring your appetite--and a bit of patience.

    Honey Caramel Crunch Iced Coffee

    First time coming because I was advised by my sister to get breakfast here today and was greeted with a wonderfully cheerful employee opening the door for me!!! she made my pick up a lovely experience and I know for sure now that Ill be back to dine in

    Million Dollar Bacon.!!
    Kisha W.

    The food is healthy, delicious, and plentiful.! All the waiter and waitress help one another and they know that menu and the changes. Very clean and seating is comfortable, also well lit.

    Avocado toast.

    See all

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of First Watch Daytime Cafe

    First Watch Daytime Cafe

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Trina T.
    51
    237
    561

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of First Watch Daytime Cafe

    First Watch Daytime Cafe

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of First Watch Daytime Cafe

    First Watch Daytime Cafe

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of First Watch Daytime Cafe

    First Watch Daytime Cafe

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of First Watch Daytime Cafe

    First Watch Daytime Cafe

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of First Watch Daytime Cafe

    First Watch Daytime Cafe

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of First Watch Daytime Cafe

    First Watch Daytime Cafe

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of J C.
    2
    47
    5

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of First Watch Daytime Cafe

    First Watch Daytime Cafe

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bryan T.
    7
    135
    10

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of First Watch Daytime Cafe

    First Watch Daytime Cafe

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of First Watch Daytime Cafe

    First Watch Daytime Cafe

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of First Watch Daytime Cafe

    First Watch Daytime Cafe

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of First Watch Daytime Cafe

    First Watch Daytime Cafe

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ken E.
    2
    51
    153

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Toya G.
    0
    38
    32

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    I'm so glad this place took over the last establishment. The staff are very friendly and the food is amazing. Never had an issue thus far!

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joy D.
    43
    62
    1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shawn H.
    2
    121
    79

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Whitney M.
    169
    33
    59

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    11 months ago

    The fee was excellent & service was great. The staff was very friendly & eager to please you

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Love the waffles and bacon. Service was great. Can take a while to get in on the weekends. Very popular.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    First Watch Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - First Watch

    You might also consider

    One Eleven Main - Grilled filet mignon

    One Eleven Main

    (181 reviews)

    $$

    Great location for this little gem. It is very small so make reservations. There is a bar area that…read moreonly seats 4 and ample parking along the street or in public lots nearby. Service is good and they are very attentive. Our water glasses were never empty. Server very well acquainted with the menu and they even have specials off the menu. Menu doesn't have tons of choices, but makes sense when everything is prepared fresh and what is on the menu is done extremely well. First, drinks... yum! They have a terrific happy hour deal. That is worth a visit on its own. It's pretty spectacular and the drinks are great. The good news is you can get the HH without sitting at the bar. We had an Old Fashion, a Lemon Raspberry Martini, a Lemon Drop martini, a Sidecar, and a Carajillo. All were well made and delicious. The Carajillo was amazing - better than an espresso martini!! The food was wonderful. First course was the Baked Avocado, Cream of Crab soup, and the mussels which weren't on the regular menu as they were a special. The Avocado was fabulous and not too heavy. The mussels were in a delicious broth. Cream of crab was good but not worth the $21 a bowl (just average as you would get anywhere else). Second course was Filet Mignon, Shrimp and Crab, and House Made Pork Sausage Pappardelle. All were delicious and served with sides that elevated the flavors. The filet is a fav! The portions were a great dinner size and not overwhelmingly huge. We skipped dessert, but they were all great choices. We had previously had their s'mores which is a must try! They do have good coffee as well. Great location, intimate setting, nice people and a wonderful place to visit for a wonderful meal. Worth visiting. Be prepared as they are pricey (over $300 for 4 people). It's odd because their Happy Hour is just such a steal for the craft cocktails available (I guess gets you in the door). Perhaps sit at the bar for HH and just get drinks for a reasonable option. Maybe throw in a charcuterie board to snack on while enjoying the libations. For sure will be back.

    One Eleven Main was easy to get to with a big parking lot just around the corner. It's cute and…read morequaint and has a nice ambiance. They have a small menu, but sometimes that's nice not having to make so many decisions and usually that means the courses are quite good. I ordered the peartini, which was good but didn't have strong pear flavor. They brought out bread with our starters (3 pieces for 2 people - I never understand that!) which was tasty and my salad course was delicious. My husband really liked his soup too! For our entrees, he got the filet mignon which he said was excellent, but my shrimp and crab with gnocchi dish was disappointing. I think the sauce broke so it was swimming in oil. I tried to eat the pieces off the top and the shrimp were huge and gnocchi very soft and flavorful, but I couldn't get over the amount of oil. For dessert, he got the crème brûlée which he enjoyed and I got the s'mores. Mine was good, but the chocolate was very thick and heavy. I was hoping for a lighter mousse to end my meal instead. Overall we had a nice time and enjoyed our date night out, but I think the food is a bit inconsistent.

    The Local - Mussels

    The Local

    (185 reviews)

    $$$

    First time here at the location in Fallston. Had apps one time with a customer at the White Marsh…read morelocation a few years ago. Decided to have a little "celebration" for a successful year end at our business. The good - attentive service. Called ahead and they held a table for 15 min until we arrived. Friday and it was packed. Cocktails good. Food, I've got some concerns. Appetizers - ordered cheesesteak eggrolls and octopus. Eggrolls were excellent. Octopus thought, I'm used to the presentation at Bacco's so I could do without it being cut into tiny pieces and buried in sauce. Salad - shared the kale salad. Great flavor but the ( wife's pet peeve when I serve it ), the kale was in very large chunks, could use a bit more chopping. Main Course - wife had stroganoff and I had the NY strip. I don't know what it is about Harford County but it's the last time I'll try to get a proper NY strip here. I should have known when it was only $52 on the menu. Steak & Main advertises "best steaks around" and serves the same 1/2" thin cut slice that looks like it came from Ponderosa but they charge $65 which is a ripoff. I like my steak rare and with a steak this thin, it's impossible but at least they were close. Again, stuff all over the top of the meat, a bit too much. Stroganoff - solid!! Dessert- Bananas Foster / solid!! My only gripe is the steak. We will be back for sure but I'm done trying to get one out and will just continue getting a nice cut from a butcher and treating myself at home.

    Yes, this is in my reviews again! Greta place to swing in for cocktails. Very crafty and tasty…read more Ordered the stepbrother and the blocked out. Both good. Also ordered cafe velvet with chantilly cream. All were delicious. Always terrific service!!! Great bar with wonderful service and great vibes. Happy hour all day Wednesday!!!! Definitely worth the stop!!!!

    Pairings Bistro - Omelette

    Pairings Bistro

    (246 reviews)

    $$$

    I have reviewed this one before, but this time it was for breakfast! They just recently started…read morebreakfast service. Check their socials for days/times. We went on a Saturday at 10am and we were seated immediately. We all ordered coffee. They have lots of options like flavors, creamers (non dairy), lattes, Americanos, espressos, etc! Lots and lots of options. They also have breakfast cocktails. The food menu itself has a great selection to pick from as well. We ordered a veggie breakfast burrito (yum), a make your own omelet (delish) that came with potatoes and toast, a carnivore bowl, and two sides of bacon. All dishes were great. The sides of bacon were rather large! All of the food was good and large portions. The prices and quality are very reasonable! For sure check this place out for breakfast. Greta vibes and lovely experience.

    I've lived in Harford County for 22 years and this is my first time eating in this restaurant. I'm…read morekicking myself for waiting so long. this place has a bar outdoor seating and indoor seating. There's also a side area where you can buy wine I believe cheese and sandwiches. Upon entering the hostess was very friendly and cordial. We were seated very quickly. The waiter came. He was very helpful. Knew the menu very well. and gave us some menu recommendations that were all spot on. The interior of the restaurant is a dark wood kind of muted bar type look. It's not a very big area, but it's very cozy. We ordered the glazed chicken dinner and the salmon dinner. They were both recommendations of the waiter and he did not disappoint. Five stars for both dishes. The only thing I did not like really was the old-fashioned that I ordered. It was hardly any bourbon in it. But other than that, I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is excellent. The service was excellent.

    CoffeeBar Bel Air - Sugar cookie chai latte

    CoffeeBar Bel Air

    (53 reviews)

    $$

    First time here and it's the cutest! It was super busy and after tasting their coffee I could see…read morewhy. There was an upstairs hut I didn't go up there, so I can't comment on that. The vibes and atmosphere were really welcoming ! The staff was very nice and answered the many questions that I had!! There were so many coffee options, I had a hard time deciding . I was able to sit there , sip my coffee and get a nice amount of work done ! I really enjoyed the experience and will be back soon .

    The CoffeeBar is one of those local modern coffee shops brewing up creative drinks with clever…read morenames on a monthly basis. I frequent CoffeeBar from time to time to partake in their monthly specialty drinks and I haven't found one yet that I didn't like. My favorite of all time being their Banana Cream Matcha, which was delightful. On my most recent February trip I decided to try their Ex-presso Martini Cold Brew which was a tiramisu and mocha cold brew with an espresso cold foam topper. Can we say delish. And the ladies working the counter are always so nice. The CoffeeBar gives you the vibe of that swanky coffee shop in the area where you can find trendy drinks while socializing with your friends or fellow locals in the area. They also host a number of events each month, from sampling their latest concoctions to mini markets with tattoos and permanent jewelry. So there is always something to do or taste at the CoffeeBar.

    First Watch - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...