First Watch

3.6 (217 reviews)

ModerateBreakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American

Open • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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Carolyn J.

I came here with a friend this morning. We were told the wait would be 15-20 mins but wasn't nearly that long. Nathan was our server and he was awesome!! Really sweet and did a great job. I got an iced coffee and asked for almond milk but unfortunately they were out and all they had was oat milk. Not ideal for this low carb gal, but I just had a little and wasn't the end of the world. What was nice was he brought it out just in case it was ok instead of making me wait. I got the FRITTATA RUSTICA which is an omelette with kale, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions and tomatoes topped with Mozzarella and Parmesan. Served with ciabatta toast and lemon-dressed organic mixed greens. I subbed out the toast for some fruit and it was good! The ambiance was busy and loud but not terribly so (and to be expected for a Sunday morning). A great experience and I would return.

Dave H.

Been over a year since our last visit; food went back up a notch; tried the lemon ricotta pancakes again and they were finally back to original excellence, moist and yet light, delicious and generous custard, a real treat. Wife reports that the poached eggs were done correctly! Everyone was very pleasant and the service was surprisingly m, even astonishingly, fast!!! Would've gone back up to 5 stars but the table and booth seat both still had scraps of food on them from the prior customers- that's NOT a good wipe down. Other than that, it was very much worth the revisit.

We both ordered the Double Bacon Parmesan Hash and it was so delicious and satisfying that we returned the very next day to order the same dish again! Service was great both days too. I wish they would consider adding the Double Bacon Parmesan Hash to their regular menu.

Arielle M.

My mother likes this place so we stopped in for lunch the other day. The dining room is spacious, clean, and has a farmhouse vibe going on. First Watch serves breakfast all day until closing in the afternoon. They also have a lunch menu. I ordered the Turkey club sandwich. Although it was good, there wasn't anything out of the ordinary that made it stand apart from other clubs that I've had. The bread was a little too soft- almost soggy in places. It certainly wasn't strong enough to hold the contents of the sandwich together. It ended up being a messy, but satisfying club sandwich. Oh and the coffee was good. Would I come back again? Yes- but probably will stick with breakfast fare next time around.

Cold omelette with a haphazard side of spinach. Poor quality.

Jeff S.

Our Yelp challenge in 2022 is to try as many local diners in south Florida as we can...and to find the best one! Location #1 - First Watch, Boca Raton (near 441 & Glades) Located in Mission Bay Plaza, this First Watch is part of a chain of diners that has locations from Jupiter all the way down to Miami. We stopped in for breakfast last Saturday. There was a good amount of parking available out front. Upon entry we were seated right away. The staff was pleasant and friendly and very hard working. The atmosphere in the restaurant is nice. They went with the modern country type vibe which is fresh and appealing. Lots of wood, string lights hanging off the beams, sliding barn door by the bathrooms, chalkboard with specials, etc. The noise level was very strong, almost a bit too strong if you're looking to have a conversation. As for food I went with the Morning Market omelette which came with roasted zucchini, Crimini mushrooms, shallots, kale, tomatoes and goat cheese. I also got a side of home fries and a side of "dressed greens" . My wife got the veggie burger with a vegetable soup and my kid got the grilled cheese and home fries. The food was not good at all. My omelette was not hot (more like a bit below room temperature) and while the filling was flavorful, it was colder than the eggs. There was also not enough of it inside. My dressed greens were basically 99% spinach with 1 or 2 arugula and raddichio leaves, with a layer of flavorless oil. It would have been nice if there was vinegar or citrus or something sharp and astringent to cut through all of the oil. Some seasoning would have been nice as well. My wife hated her meal. She said the veggie burger has a slimy exterior and was overly salty. And her soup was very poorly seasoned, lacked flavor (even salt) and seemed like it came out of a can. She took one bite of each item and then decided to not eat the rest. As for my kids grilled cheese, it was about as basic and poorly made of a grilled cheese as you can get. The bread wasn't crispy at all and the cheese was barely melted, so it was like a lukewarm cheese sandwich on white bread. Blech. Overall, we left quite disappointed. While there were some upsides, like the well done decor and competent wait staff, the food was irredeemably bad. Summary: Food (1/5) - Embarrassingly bad. I almost can't believe that a professional kitchen put out this dreck. It was (bad) school lunch quality. Atmosphere (4/5) - Nice comfortable dining room, a pleasant space for sure. Noise level got to be a bit shrill unfortunately as it was crowded. Service (4/5) - The wait staff was very nice to interact with and did a great job overall. Value (1/5) - The pricing was a bit on the high side, but considering the food was so poor I think it's a bad value at any price. Overall (1/5) - According to my grading profile, First Watch should be 2.5 stars. However, I feel that 1 is more appropriate, given just how awful our food was. If you can't make a grilled cheese or serve a hot omelette in your diner, you don't deserve any stars, frankly. 2022 Diner Challenge Rankings: 1. First Watch, Boca Raton (First review so they are in first right now, but they will likely be cellar dwellers going forward).

Andrea H.

My friends and I decided to come here for breakfast. It was over a year since we saw each other so there was a lot to catch up on. They had indoor seating and it was crowded. Masks were not required. We were seated right away. The waitress, Kaitlyn was very nice but she was busy and not very attentive. We ordered coffee and she forgot a few mugs so it was a while until she came back and we had to ask for a few more. The menu has plenty of options. Healthy choices like steel-cut oatmeal with fruit, a yogurt bowl, and of course the classics: eggs benedict and pancakes and omelets to name a few. Avocado toast: Thick-cut whole-grain toast topped with fresh avocado, and 2 eggs. You can also substitute egg whites for a healthier choice. Tri-Athlete: Egg white omelet with house-roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and green chilies. Served with pico de gallo, thick whole-grain toast, homemade house preserves, and fresh fruit. Pancakes: I had the 2 whole-grain pancakes. They were fluffy and delish. The menu said they were big but they were huge and enough for 2 or 3. I was starving and could only eat half!!! This is a great place for breakfast. I loved the food. The service was just OK. Our server never came back after they delivered our food and it would have been nice to get a little more coffee. We ran out of creamer and it was never refilled. We weren't too disappointed, because with 7 of us, we had a lot to catch up on and we were there for over 2 hours. I'm sure the server saw a table of women and figured she wouldn't get a tip, but we took care of her with over 30% and not only did we eat but we ordered food to go too and the total bill was close to $200!!! So never assume! I love how they give the calorie count and nutrition on the menu. The food is good and they are all over the area. This one is in Mission Bay on the side after Fresh Market, facing 44, near Tijuana Flats. There's plenty of parking in the parking lot. Get there early, because as we were leaving there was a huge line.

Honestly I order here to go a lot for work but last few times now every time I order the bacado they give you BAD avocados! Like it's disgusting to see this when you open up your food. This has happen multiple times but when your order in the restaurant sitting down it's fine. If you're giving to go customers the bad food to see when you get home that's just wrong! On top they almost always forget to give the salsa it comes with and jelly for bread. Honestly don't order to go from this place! Other locations are much better

Charles J.

Bro the stupidity of how DELICIOUS this pancake was makes me think of one thing: How good are their waffles!? Lmaooo Regardless I shall know next time I do Chest & Legs at the gym... of course with sugar free syrup, gotta limit those carb numbers bruh. If the waffles are champ then everywhere else can Kiss The Game Goodbye like Jadakiss. Because when push comes to shove, we all know they gonna fall.

Lisa T.

They are a pretty basic breakfast joint but the food isnt bad. Portions are kind small though. You can pretty much order all these breakfast food at ihop and a basic bagel place. Service was okay, as i had to keep asking for ketchup and nobody was bringing it to me. Would go back but I wouldnt recommend to anyone out of town.

Robin W.

Another great visit today with my son to First Watch. Since he is determined to eat healthy, we like going to this venue. We both ordered breakfast. His was the Super Bowl and mine the Trifecta. The Super Bowl was basically a bowl with fruit and granola, served with toast that was smeared with peanut butter. The Trifecta consisted of two eggs, two sausage and a pancake. You could choose how you wanted your eggs, chicken patty, sausage or bacon and pancake. Although my food arrived cold, the pancake and sausages were truly delicious. We both ordered coffee. My son asked for a non dairy creamer without preservatives or chemicals. They said they only had the half and half or soy creamers on the table that all have chemical preservatives. So much for it being a healthy restaurant, lol. My take on First Watch: Good service Clean Restaurant Interesting Menu Choices Above average in price

Doris K.

Wait service was excellent! I ordered the Crab Cake Benedict, it went beyond my expectations. The crab cakes were cooked to perfection, melted in my mouth. The egg Benedict's were picture perfect and cooked to perfection. I topped my meal off with the morning meditation drink.

This is exactly how their 7 bite scrambled egg special was presented to me other than moving to the side the ketchup and jelly.

First Watch is to me Americana. Kind of reminds me of Bob's Big Boys Hamburger, Steak N Ale, Bennigans, Beefsteak Charlie's and still existing chains like Taco Bell, Olive Garden, Macaroni Grill and the great Outback Steakhouse except that it's specialty is breakfast (or brunch). Today I had a delicious meal of their "7 bite" scrambled eggs special, potatos and a toasted English muffin. Take a look at the photo - I was generous in naming it the "7 bite scrambled egg special". Much like the famous Wendy's commercial "Where's the Beef" I would have been embarrassed bringing out the 7 bite special to a diner. And ...as a bonus the hardened toasted around the rims English muffin could have rendered an unhelmeted hockey player with a concussion if hit with them. Others with me had other issues. I was going to give them a generous 2 stars but since they were so "ungenerous" with their food I've elected to put myself in the same frame of mind and give them 1 star. Obviously I as did my two other diners left hungry.

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Linda G.

13 years ago

I consistently enjoy the experience at their St Andrews location. This was the first time I tried the St Rd 441 location, as it's closer to my home - I'll never go back. Walked in (no wait at 930am on a Sunday AM) & noticed their decor - their flooring detracts from their setting. Brown with brown 'smears' here & there is not attractive - how can they tell if the floor is dirty or not? Told the waiter, Dan on 3 separate times I'd like milk for my coffee. Asked another waiter who said he would ask Dan to bring it. Finally, as my coffee was getting cold, I got up to ask the host for it - he looked clueless - didn't seem to know what to do. A couple of minutes later Dan brought it (shouldn't he had apologized? I work in customer service & know about apologizing to customers). The wait for the food was long - we saw customers who came in after us get their food. Their food was excellent. The quality is there but their customer service is lacking. Wait staff seems confused. read more

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S S.

12 years ago

My friends and I love this place. We go there for the great foot and service They are currently featuring their savor the autumn season menu. I had the Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Bowl and it is by far one of the best We prefer to sit in Daniels section. Daniel is always very attentive and on top of his game. I would greatly recommend this place. read more

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Maja_reality R.

7 years ago

Omg this place just got renovated. Trendy farm house style delicious eatery with super nice staff in West Boca! read more

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Bryan S.

11 years ago

This place is a great spot for a health conscious or just an indulgent breakfast/brunch on any given day. The place is always packed but I've never waited over ten minutes, which is nice when you haven't had your first cup of coffee for the day. The menu is eclectic and has a wide variety of revolving specials based on the season they're in. Coffee is good and they have an iced version which is nice during the Florida Summer. Only complaint is that one day you will get the most attentive server and the next you can get someone who disappears after taking your order and never be able to get a refill on your joe when another table will receive an entire carafe because their server went the extra mile. All in all still a great spot that I really enjoy more often than not. read more

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Eleni K.

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Chris K.

10 years ago

The food was great! We went out looking for a new place to have breakfast and got a recommendation to try this place. It was perfect for kids and it has a creative menu that you don't find in every other mediocre place. We need one of these places in New York!! read more

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Eleni K.

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Nicholas S.

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This has to be the worst First Watch anywhere. We go to other locations all the time and never have a problem. There is clearly a terrible management situation going on here. We waited over 40 minutes and no food arrived. The waitress was extremely rude and seemed too busy to be bothered. Same goes for the manager. And this was not the first time we had a bad experience here. If you want to go to a well-run First Watch, go to the one in central Boca near the mall. It will be worth the extra drive. read more

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Rebecca L.

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David M.

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7 years ago

I love places that are open for breakfast and lunch only especially when I go there for lunch or breakfast. This place has very good everything but the coffee and fritatas are the best. Fritata isnt that fun to say. Definitely recommend the bacado. read more

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Alycat R.

11 years ago

Found this place while visiting family in Boca. Was thrilled to find an awesome new breakfast spot...and wasn't much more than a stone's-throw away from the Marriott- Boca Raton. Let me first say, the theme is adorable. I love a good upscale diner (as I am SURE my fellow 'Yelpers' do). The Kale Tonic [that accidentally arrived at our table] was AWESOME!! I went for breakfast--two days in a row. I got the 'Trifecta', with a Belgian waffle (both days). The first day, I got it with bacon. The second, with sausage. The first day, everything was a bit over-cooked. The second--everything was on-point. I can deal with a little inconsistency here 'n' there, as the prices are reasonable, and the portion sizes are good. Doubt you will box anything up, but you also will not leave hungry. Also, the coffee is strong, plenty hot, and smooth (wait---did I just describe my husband?!?!...LOL) ---and they leave a carafe of coffee and water at your table. That's a definite plus, in my book! I took away a star for the lack of consistency in the food (actually, more like half of a star)...and the other---for the service. This place would be all but PERFECT, if not for the former cast of 'Mean Girls' that is employed at this location. They are nothing short of completely snotty...and act as if you are interrupting their day's 'agenda' by showing up there. I could have done without the snobbery...and could have appreciated a smile...but, this is a solid place to eat...and can't say the snobbery COMPLETELY ran me away! I am pleased to have found a decent location [just short of] 4 miles from my home. So glad!! read more

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George S.

11 years ago

Great breakfast. Great service. Healthy options. Clean, fresh food. Simply great. It's a good idea to book ahead on Sunday's to avoid any wait. Try it, you'll like it. read more

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Lizzy S.

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Great breakfast spot with tons of healthy options. I love all of the fresh juices. There's always a long wait so come early!

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Julie G.

8 years ago

My family has been going to First Watch for several years because they have healthy and delicious menu options and courteous staff. I highly recommend it! read more

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Crimpsee G.

7 years ago

This is probably the best brunch restaurant I've been to. The food took long and tasted very good. Before I went there I didn't think it was going to be that good but it was. The only thing that I down is the service, it took awhile to get our food and, the server was also not that attentive. read more

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Carol H.

8 years ago

Just found this new restaurant in our neighborhood. Wonderful ambiance with friendly staff and delicious food. Many healthy choices. Check it out! You will not be disappointed. read more

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Marianne A.

7 years ago

Thank you YELP!! We went here based on YELP recommendations, and we loved it! Food is fresh, tasty and well prepared. We were able to make substitutions to our omelettes and the wait staff was friendly, informative and fast. We went there on a Sunday morning and fortunately got there before 8:30 AM because by 9 AM there were no seats left!! We will be back!! read more

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Eleni K.

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R. P.

6 years ago

Have been to other locations that were much better. The food was not great here and the service was even worse. The waiter didn't check on us once - not a "need anything" or "how is everything" - just the bill. read more

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Patty M.

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Judi C.

10 years ago

Consistently great food. Service excellent. A regular place for us. Clean & bright My kids like it as well read more

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Dave V.

8 years ago

I enter at 8:45am and the place is totally empty. I order my breakfast and 20 minutes later it's served. As the server is placing my food on the table, an item from the plate falls off on to the table. The server tells me she will get me another. 10 minutes later when I'm done with my breakfast she comes with the item. Then she has the audacity to charge me full price for the breakfast. The bill came out to $14.00 and I left a $5.00 tip. This place has no idea what customer service means or what it takes to achieve it. Now I understand why this place was empty. Over priced food with no manners or customer service skills. SMFH. read more

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Mark H.

7 years ago

We love the breakfast here. The Banana Granola Crunch Pancakes are amazing. The service is always friendly.

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Michelle S.

13 years ago

We decided to try First Watch this morning. it was 8AM and there were maybe two tables occupied when we got there. Our first impression was the coffee is TERRIBLE. Just awful. Tastes like hotel room coffee. I ordered the Greek Fetish omelet with potatoes and it was a layer of eggs folded over cold ingredients. I don't know who the cook is but that is more a crepe than an omelet, and not a good one.The black olives were obviously from a can, the spinach was raw, the red peppers were tasteless and the Feta was bland and cheap. The topper was the side of potatoes which were inedible. They were WAY overcooked, dry and burnt. It looked as if the bottom of the pan was scraped out and put on my plate, from yesterday's potatoes. Inedible. There were pieces of potato scrap that were harder than any potato chip I have ever tried and black and burnt. I was incredibly disappointed in First Watch, it is basically Denny's with a new name. The Original Pancake House is packed every day all day long for a reason, their food is delicious, well made and quality. We will not be going back to First Watch. If you cannot give me fresh well cooked food at 8AM I certainly do not want to see what happens when you are crowded. Boo. read more

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Ginny M.

8 years ago

Disappointed. Food delivered luke warm. Staff seemed rushed and atmosphere wasn't relaxing. My hometown Venice, FL First Watch is amazing!

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M A.

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10 years ago

Firstly the coffee is horrible and taste burnt. The food is decent at best and the service at this location was horrible. They delivered our orange juice after the food arrived and forgot to put in the order. They gave us dirty bowl and 2 coffee cups had lipstick. First watch use to be good, there first location was great but it's definitely going down hill. Looking foward to something better in this area. Head to the beach for good breakfast with a view, and you won't be disappointed read more

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Corey K.

13 years ago

Absolutely horrid! Avoid at all costs! I ordered eggs Benedict. I got cold sliced ham, ice cold muffin, cold eggs, and a rancid tomato. Wife got crepes...also cold. Kids got pancakes, burnt. Tried to alert the waitress and her response was: "yep, we know, we are having some growing pains...". No..that's not growing pains, that's just crap food! Oh! and lest I forget, there were flies everywhere! Couldn't finish my meal, nor could anyone else in my party. No manager on hand to discuss the issues we were having... this location needs to close before breakfast tomorrow so that the rest of the First Watch chain doesn't get a bad rep from this one read more

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Susan H.

13 years ago

I should have read Jason's review before I went to First Watch, but I had been to two other First Watch locations without a problem. I had no reason to believe this experience would be different. There were four of us on a Saturday at about 1PM. Busy but not super crowded. Our server Melissa (per our receipt) was friendly and seemed to take our order accurately. The food was good. That is the end of the good stuff. The bad. We asked for silverware at least six times from three different people before finally getting it. We asked for water at least three times before finally getting it. Same for iced tea refill. Lemon was requested in lieu of salad dressing when initial order was placed. It was never received despite repeated requests. There is no excuse for such poor service. read more

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Recommended by a work associate, we all ordered breakfast on a Tuesday morning. It was fairly empty and we didn't wait long for food to be served. I ordered the sour dough french toast. Amazing! I would love to return another day and try their other dishes. My coworker ordered the eggs benedict and they looked to die for. Great first impression for me. read more

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Erik R.

9 years ago

I was in town for just a couple of days and wanted to eat something healthy and found this place on yelp. The food was delicious the staff very friendly and patient with me as I asked all my food prep questions. It was just a wonderful experience. read more

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Nick S.

9 years ago

Good luck waiting we got there at a quarter til and we left at a quarter till a full hour with no food only a glass of water. I asked you the manager but he was too busy to come over. Probably the most dysfunctional restaurant I've ever been to. We asked the waitress what's going on with the food she said oh well!!!!!. We walked never coming back read more

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Becca C.

12 years ago

This First Watch is great! I try to come here weekly for their delicious breakfasts or lunches and hot coffee. Their chickenchanga is so good that it's worth the drive just to have that. Their waiters/waitresses are super nice and really take care of you. Looking for a quick lunch? Their soup and sandwich combos are fantastic. I recommend their tomato soup and Reuben. This is no quick diner food, this is definitely a step up, with great service and prices. read more

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Carol K.

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This is the first time ever I was disappointed in First Watch!!! I go every weekend and always been sat in a timely fashion. Today was awful as ever sat there over 40 mins and watched many get sat before me and the server just ignored or kept saying our party was big!!! Really!! When they saw I was leaving didn't even try to remedy the situation just like see ya nothing. It was awful. The manager didn't even offer help or try to talk to me. Matter of fact didn't even acknowledge me the whole time and she was the one who put other parties in front of us read more

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Mark F.

13 years ago

I've been going to the St. Andrews location since they open. I love the First Watch concept and menu. Tried the new west location this morning. I had a terrific server (Tim) and the food came out within a couple of minutes, fresh and hot! I'll definitely be going back soon (this week). Why would anyone even think about IHOP with First Watch a block away? read more

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Carla P.

12 years ago

I'm so glad they have opened another location in Boca. I have been a fan for years. The service and food is fantastic. The prices are just right. The only criticism I can make is that my favorite item was removed from the menu: the Vera Cruz burrito. I asked if they could still make it, and after asking the kitchen, they accommodated me with no problem. I doubt they will continue to do this and I won't keep asking for it, but I will find a new favorite from the menu. Best breakfast around! read more

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Goran J.

7 years ago

Don't bother coming to this place with a large party. After your long wait they'll arbitrarily split you up. Even if you have visitors in town. The manager really couldn't care less or think outside the box to accommodate. Sure the lip service was there but in reality not a darn given. We're here every weekend at the minimum. Time to find a new place. read more

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Lauren I.

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11 years ago

I absolutely loved this place. Their Kale Tonic juice is really good. I ordered the "lean machine", also very good. My son ordered their fruit crepes and ate the whole plate minus the muffin. Typically at best I can force feed him 3 bites. Lol. Lots of healthier options and some not quite as healthy, but certainly manyynotches above your standard brunch place. read more

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Kristopher G.

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9 years ago

Go here all the time for breakfast. The coffee is good as well as the entrees. They have a good variety of food you can order.

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Rebecca L.

Fantastic, Kristopher! Thanks for all of your visits and we look…

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Jennifer L.

9 years ago

Amazing place for breakfast. Tried many dishes and have never been let down. Staff is friendly and nice and very efficient.

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juan a.

9 years ago

Excellent experience! We were seated quickly, place was immaculate, food couldn't be better, and server was nice, brought our food in a few minutes. Great place. read more

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Rebecca L.

Awesome, Juan! We are so happy to know you had a great experience! We…

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Len L.

9 years ago

I've eaten here three times now. They have an app which can significantly shorten your wait. Although each time I've eaten here the wait was only a couple of minutes. Huge breakfast selection with many healthy option. The food is DELICIOUS. The multi grain bread is fantastic. This is in my opinion one of the best breakfast places around read more

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Samantha F.

7 years ago

The food is great. The service is terrible. It's my second time coming here and the service is the same as the first terrible experience I had. I prefer the St. Andrews location. read more

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Ilana S.

156

13 years ago

Loved the omelet very lite and not greasy - bread tasty..

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K L.

8 years ago

Food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Make sure to make a reservation as it gets slammed for breakfast. Calorie counts are also really helpful on all of the menu items. read more

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Abhishek S.

153

10 years ago

Phew! Do NOT underestimate the size of the pancakes! The blueberry pancakes were one of the best I've had! Amazing service as well. Went on a Saturday morning and had to wait 15 minutes for a table though. read more

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20401 State Rd 7 Suite G5/6
Boca Raton, FL 33498
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(561) 883-0088
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http://www.firstwatch.com

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Hours

What time does First Watch open?

First Watch opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does First Watch close?

First Watch closes at 2:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Payment methods

Does First Watch take credit cards?

Yes, First Watch takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does First Watch have catering options?

No, First Watch does not have catering options.

Does First Watch have a drive thru?

No, First Watch does not have a drive thru.

Does First Watch have a happy hour?

No, First Watch does not have a happy hour.

Does First Watch serve alcohol?

No, First Watch does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does First Watch allow dogs?

No, First Watch does not allow dogs.

Does First Watch have TVs?

Yes, First Watch has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does First Watch have bike parking?

Yes, First Watch has bike parking.

Does First Watch have outdoor seating?

No, First Watch does not have outdoor seating options.

Does First Watch have parking?

Yes, First Watch has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is First Watch wheelchair accessible?

Yes, First Watch is wheelchair accessible.

Does First Watch have free WiFi?

Yes, First Watch has free WiFi.

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First Watch is an award-winning breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, serving a chef-driven menu of elevated classics and seasonal specialties, always made to order using the freshest ingredients. We greet the sunrise by slicing and juicing fresh fruits and vegetables, whipping French toast batter from scratch and brewing pots of our single-origin Project Sunrise coffee. Freshness is never comprised, which is why we welcome each season into our menu with ingredients and flavors inspired by the position of the sun. All year long, you can enjoy craveable favorites like Avocado Toast for breakfast, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict for brunch and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes for lunch. Whether you start at the crack of dawn or not, we'll leave that up to you!

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Nancy O.

Elite 23

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2 years ago

A Breakfast Haven with Plenty of Variety! First Watch has quickly become my go-to breakfast spot, and for good reason! The variety of entrees they offer for breakfast is absolutely fantastic. Whether you're in the mood for a classic omelette, a mouthwatering avocado toast, or a stack of fluffy pancakes, they've got you covered. One thing I particularly appreciate about First Watch is their ability to accommodate even the pickiest of eaters. From gluten-free options to vegetarian-friendly dishes, they truly have something for everyone. The freshness and quality of their ingredients are evident in every bite, making each visit a delightful culinary experience. Another great aspect of First Watch is the ease of finding a table, especially on Monday mornings. Unlike some other breakfast spots where you have to wait for what feels like eternity, First Watch seems to have mastered the art of managing their flow of customers. I've never had an issue getting a table on Monday mornings, which is a pleasant surprise considering how busy breakfast places can be at the start of the week. The ambiance at First Watch is warm and inviting, with friendly staff members who are always ready to assist you. The service is prompt and attentive, ensuring you have a smooth and enjoyable dining experience. Overall, I highly recommend First Watch for breakfast lovers who crave variety and a hassle-free dining experience. With their extensive menu and Monday morning availability, you're bound to find your new favorite dish in no time. Give it a try, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed! read more

keren e.

Elite 24

130

2 years ago

My family and I recently had the pleasure of enjoying breakfast at First Watch, and it was an experience to remember. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the delightful aroma of fresh fruit, vegetables, and baked goods being prepared with care. The staff at First Watch truly embody the spirit of hospitality. Lester, in particular, went above and beyond to ensure that we felt welcome and well taken care of throughout our meal. His friendly demeanor and accommodating nature added an extra touch of warmth to our dining experience. As for the food, it was nothing short of outstanding. I opted for the classic Eggs Benedict with tomatoes instead of ham, and it was cooked to perfection. My husband enjoyed the turkey with gravy sauce on top of a biscuit, accompanied by home fries, and he couldn't stop raving about how delicious it was. Even the kids' meals were a hit. They devoured the chocolate chip pancakes and chicken sausage, along with the crispy home fries on the side. The service at First Watch was impeccable, with our needs attended to promptly and with a smile. The ambiance was clean, updated, and inviting, making it the perfect setting for a relaxing breakfast outing with the family. Overall, our experience at First Watch exceeded all expectations. The combination of fresh, flavorful food, exceptional service, and inviting atmosphere made for a truly memorable dining experience. Thank you, First Watch, for a wonderful breakfast experience. We will definitely be back for more delicious meals in the future! read more

Yannick R.

7 years ago

This was my first time at a first watch and boy was I impressed! There was a very efficient wait system, much shorter than expected based on the activity of the restaurant. But we were seated quickly. I ordered a "Chickenita" and a Banana Crunch Pancake. First off the Pancakes are HUGE! Big and fluffy! Filled the whole plate. Tasted great served with realmaple syrup. Had some nuts in there that was a great touch. The "Chickenkta" was Chicken and fresh veggies like tomatoes and jalepenos in a fajita with cheese drizzled on top, it was so so good I couldn't stop myself from eating till it was done, Soo good!! So worth it. I also ordered a drink, one of their summer specials I think it was the summer kiss? Sooooo much flavour loved it, my only complaint is I thought it could be a bit more than 8 ounces . But would very much go again and recommend anyone else to do so read more

Mary D.

5 years ago

I was nearby and decided to try First Watch for a quick lunch based on their wonderful reviews. So glad I made this decision. Their Floridian French Toast was amazing! I never thought I would ever have fruits, syrup, and toast in one bite LOL. Delicious! The restaurant looked and felt clean, and their service was prompt and attentive. Great work! -Mary read more

Kemal K.

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2 years ago

I recently visited First Watch in Boca Raton and it was amazing! The ambiance was so welcoming, and their breakfast options were deliciously fresh. The service was fantastic too. I highly recommend giving them a try for a delightful breakfast experience! Great staff, fast service read more