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    4.0 (133 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Classic Benedict with Potatoes
    Shelby S.

    We love this First Watch! This location,specifically, is huge with lots of large booths. Service is always exceptional here. My husband says the coffee is really good here. Cons: the music is deafening, and the entire restaurant is freezing. Even the hostess commented that it is so cold. I had a side of potatoes, which I found quite good, and my husband ordered the Classic Benedict with potatoes which he was pleased with. We will definitely return, perhaps with winter coats and earplugs!

    Pick two: pecan salad and ham gruyere sandwich
    Shannon M.

    Friend and I went here for brunch on a Saturday. Overall, we agreed that food was 5 stars, service was a 3. It took a long time for anyone to come to our table to greet us or bring water (the restaurant was fairly busy but there were some unoccupied tables. There were also two managers(?) who stood talking near our table for a large part of our meal but didn't seem to be doing much else). Once our waiter met with us and took our order everything was fine, but it was definitely more of a "you're on your own" meal experience. That said, we did enjoy the food! My friend got the "Pick Two" option with the pecan salad and the ham and gruyere sandwich, which she enjoyed. I cobbled together a few sides and had the million dollar potatoes (truly yummy, with bacon and a creamy sauce), sausage links, and a fruit cup. The place was large and high ceilinged but happily not too loud.

    Skillet
    Victoria S.

    We were immediately seated which was great. The place looks very new and modern. The skillet and tea/lemonade was very good and seasoned well, however, our waitress was a bit in a rush. Her shift was ending and she told us we had to pay the bill or she couldn't leave and this was halfway through our meal. We were thinking about ordering another tea or dessert but decided against it since we were being rushed.

    John M.

    Located in an out lot of Walmart in the old TGIF Restaurant location,this First Watch offers good food and great service. Been to other First Watch locations and the Bloomingdale location is better in my opinion. Our server Marrissa was friendly and professional. We went early on a Sunday morning and were seated immediately. Started with hot coffee ( You get a whole pot for the table) and an iced tea with free refills. My wife who is gluten free had the Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl with Italian sausage,Crimini mushrooms,tomatoes and kale. Big enough to bring half of it home. I had the Bacado Omelet with sour dough bread and seasoned potatoes. Basically an omelet filled with crispy bacon,avocado and Monterey Jack cheese topped with sour cream and a side of Pico de Gallo. Since I like my eggs a little spicey,they have bottles of Cholula Hot sauce on each table..bonus! We were lucky to have received a BOGO coupon for being a member of their First Watch club. Open daily 7am to 230pm. Definitely a good place to go for health minded breakfast and lunch options.

    Annette M.

    This location used to be TGIFridays but you would never know it. Decor is a clean and bright farmhouse style. Our waitress Marissa was friendly and knew many of her regulars by name. I ordered the GF Quinoa Power Breakfast bowl which was very large so I took half home. I especially loved the Italian sausage in it sweet with fennel. The basted eggs topped in off perfectly and were seasoned with fresh herbs. The coffee is hot and delicious and a carafe is left on the table which I appreciate. My husband enjoyed the omelette that was filled with bacon and avocado and served with toast and fried potatoes as substitute for the salad.. I would return to this well run location.

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    Gabby Z.

    Came in at 10 for father's day. Seemed a little busy but we got seated right away. Our server was very nice and informative since it was our first time at this location. They had a selective menu for father's day which wasn't anything too crazy. We got hot and iced coffees and water to drink. For food we got 2 pancakes, blueberry and chocolate chip 7/10. also got the lemon ricotta pancakes 7/10, sweetness overload but the flavor was good with the strawberries. pancake by itself was a bit dry so the maple syrup helped. frittata rustica 10/10 everything was very good about it and very fresh. bacardo omelets 10/10 no complaints at all and very good flavoring. Inside of the restaurant was done very nicely compared to what used to be there. Olivia was a great server.

    Adriana F.

    Good selections, robust brunch menu. Avocado toast withbooached eggs were excellent. The space is open, bright, and clean

    Mina H.

    Love love love this chain of amazing brunch nirvana sites. This is the only thing that came out of Florida that I can get behind. It's not a secret anymore, I guess, because there seems to be 5 in the area, when there had just been the one, in Deer Park, a year ago Food is healthy and delicious, AND not as overpriced as the other places around... recommend checking in online 15m or more before you get there, then let them know when you arrive in person. And one is coming to Schaumburg in June, yasss.

    Emily T.

    I ordered the farmhouse skillet The food a was great and so was the service The food came out fast wasn't much of a wait .

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    The service was great, the Ambiance is wonderful the breakfast however was just okay. The coffee was rather strong and average tasting.

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    Great service and the food was amazing!! Will definitely be returning! Waffles were so yummy!

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    The food was amazing and service as well. My pancake was so fluffy and had amazing taste. We will definitely be coming back!

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