First watch has always been my go to breakfast and lunch place. The food is always hot and prepaired the way I like it. The staff is nice and the tables are always clean. Although, the last time I ate here, my server messed my order up twice... I expect better service, but in all, first watch is definetly my number one choise for breakfast. read more

First Watch - The tri-athelete omlet, a personal favorite. I love the freshness and flavor in each bite. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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My first time here since moving to LWR with my girlfriend (same time here). She had the avocado toast, I had the burrito. Establishment was cleaned, service was attentive, and food was excellently prepared. Would definitely go back. No wait for a 10:30a seating on a Wednesday. Ample free parking. Would highly recommend, and we'd go back. read more

You just can't go wrong at first watch. I usually order the same ultimate egg sandwich and a kale tonic. Highly recommend the kale tonic. Service is consistently good. You can't go wrong with a cup of coffee at this place. Solidly good. read more

Service is great & friendly! Food fresh & delicious. The " Morning Meditation" is not only a delicious, fresh tasting drink but it's super healthy. This place is consistently great! read more

No gluten free options. It is very frustrating as a celiac who simply wants to enjoy a nice breakfast with her family and they cannot make a few reasonable steps to ensure safe food. read more

I go to First Watch when I want to feel like I'm taking care of myself- which is all the time! From their Morning Meditation juice, to their Quinoa Pancakes with lemon and blueberries, they truly care about their customers health and well being. My only wish is that the atmosphere could reflect it with a more local vibe, than a franchise feel. Great food and service always! read more

Pet friendly outside. We bring our small dog. Food is very fresh and always delicious. Definitely worth the wait. Usually crowded on the weekends. read more

This has become one of our favorite spots in Lakewood Ranch. Superior food quality and the service always exceeds our expectations. The efficient staff makes for a short wait. I highly recommend. read more

(To be fair, this restaurant is really more of a 3.5 star, but alas, you can't half-star a restaurant on Yelp.) Had breakfast here with a large group on a weekday. The place was packed, but the servers were friendly and attentive. Food was pretty good. I was pleased with an item I ordered from the specials menu: ricotta pancakes with strawberries and lemon curd. The waffles and some egg dishes also got good reviews, though my boyfriend wasn't impressed with his omelet. A couple of minor drawbacks: I asked for butter for my pancakes and was brought a tiny little cup with maybe a teaspoon of butter in it. Additionally, the maple syrup to go with a friend's waffle was an additional $1.50, which seems a little on the high side. I would definitely eat here again. read more

Delicious!!!!! We had the morning meditation juice which was fresh and vibrant. Also of course coffees. I had the quinoa breakfast bowl which was perfect and my husband had the Floridian French toast also amazing. Will definitely go back for breakfast again! Service was attentive but unobtrusive. read more

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I absolutely LOVE this restaurant and have been coming here for years. It is only open for breakfast and lunch, and it's the perfect place to come to if you want a healthy breakfast/lunch where you don't feel weighed down and gross after eating. Over the years, I have had MANY of the menu items and honestly, have never been disappointed by any of my choices. I've tried their omelets, breakfast burritos, pancakes, "healthier side" items and scrambles. Their lunch salads, soups and sandwiches are delicious as well. I've tried them all! Even my not so healthy husband loves this place. This is a great place for work meetings as well. As a matter of fact, I had an interview held at this very First Watch 8 years ago when I got my first job in my current industry. It's not uncommon to come here on a weekday and see a plethora of business professionals holding meetings. It's always my first choice! Give First Watch a shot, you won't be disappointed! read more

A nice breakfast restaurant even if a little inconsistent. A few things have been slipping lately. I love everything I've tried except the fried eggs. They don't know how to make a proper over easy. They always come out underdone with slimy raw egg whites. I love the pancakes and their sausage is awesome. The coffee which used to be the best in town is now tasting weak and burnt. The service is friendly and quick. No complaints in that department. The main reason I won't return soon is the temperature of the restaurant, it's freezing in there! They don't warm the plates enough and the food gets quite cold before I can finish eating. Seems like a simple fix. read more

Good reliable clean place for breakfast or lunch. Modern and inviting lots of selections service is prompt the omelettes,are,especially good. Nice fresh fruit read more

I visit this place all the time always good. The other day I had a terrible experience and did not have to say much at check out manager credit my wife and I meal. When I began to tell him why I was not satisfied he told me I am glad i did not charge you and hope you will give us another try. He new enough when I sent my dish back twice that it was unacceptable. I will be back again, Thank you First Watch. read more

I was surprised to find one of my favorite Indianapolis / Cincinnati brunch spots while visiting a friend in Bradenton. This place serves up a great breakfast everytime I am there. You can run the gamut from healthy to indulgent and everywhere in between. I love their omelettes. My most favorite thing on the menu however is there veggie burger, and I am not even a vegetarian. It is so yummy and packed with flavor. I also love the salad with poppyseed dressing that comes on the side. Service is almost always good and attentive, though plan on a wait on peak weekend hours. Get yourself a cup of complimentary coffee and wait for your name to be called. Don't forget your to-go cup of whatever you were drinking on the way out as well ;) read more

I've enjoyed many meals at the First Watch on Lockwood but decided to try the Market St. location. Should have RUN when I saw there were 5 people in restaurant at 12:45 pm. Ordered the Salmon eggs benedict. The 1" X 2" sliver of salmon was mushy, gamey and tasted old. The tomato, which was smeared on a soggy, water saturated ciabatta roll, was mushy, no texture and tasteless. The poached eggs were done perfectly and hot. The 1 TBSP of hollandaise sauce had a lemon flavor but no depth. The salad greens were wilted with no dressing. I've had this sandwich choice at the Lockwood location and know what it is supposed to be. So NOT! The kitchen staff needs training. Will not return. Very disappointing $15. sandwich. read more

Best breakfast place place around !! Come here every Sunday with my little buddy and we absolutely love it. Staff and food are the best !!

First Watch has a good variety of food at a reasonable price. The staff are friendly and accommodating.

Fantastic customer service! Everyone is always a joy. Food is always excellent. Thank you for keeping such a clean restaurant. We will be back again and again read more

I like most everything on FW's menu and it is relatively healthy compared to other fare. Not a fan of the "million-dollar bacon" though; not recommended. read more

One of the best places to eat at if your craving great food, fast service, and great customer service. I love the breakfast taco's.

We love it here. Have never had a bad meal here. Great daily specials. Busy usually for breakfast on the weekends.

The best breakfast spot in town! We've yet to have something that hasn't exceeded our expectations. The food is so fresh and does not come out greasy like some breakfast joints. Pancakes, French toast, waffles, and omelettes are all fantastic. Definitely get the millionaires bacon...it's worth it! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

We love First Watch! Come here for a post-church brunch every time we're in town visiting family. Creative, tasty menu, good food, fast service. read more

Great food served quickly. Friendly servers always available. Best coffee in town. Just right for breakfast, brunch or lunch. And reasonable prices also. read more

First Watch - Omlette with swiss, onions and Crimini mushrooms, grits, English muffin and coffee Heaven on a plate!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

I had never heard of this restaurant and when my boyfriend brought me for the first time i fell in LOVE!!!! There is a huge selection on the menu! I am so happy to see all the healthy choices since im a health conscious person who works out regularily! The food was amazing!! Great flavors and i can tell they use high quality food! My experience was so amazing that i had to go a second time today!!! Once again they satisfied me in all areas (food,service, quality,etc)!!!!!! Thank u!!!! read more

First Watch - Breakfast tacos,black beans, and breakfast potatoes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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They use pre-packaged deli for their sandwiches. It's not the best quality, too salty and over-processed (chopped and pressed). Not pleasant, rainbow-shiney, and If I wanted that at a restaurant, I'd stay home and eat a convenience store sandwich. read more

Not worth the long lines for over-priced breakfast. The parking lot for the one in Riverview is challenging to say the least. The one positive is our waitress was very nice. read more

My new favorite breakfast/brunch spot by far. Prices are quite reasonable considering the high quality of the food. There were two items that I find very rare in Sarasota/Bradenton eateries; sausages that have some flavor to them (I'll try their turkey ones next time) and the hashbrowns are cooked with a little spice and (thank the heavens!) some onion. My standard breakfast order came with an English muffin which was nice for a change. My other half had a hash which was very good; poached eggs on sausage, mushrooms, potato, onion, 2 kinds of cheese and a fruit cup on the side & English muffin. A coffee thermos & water jug left for us on the table was appreciated. My eggs over medium were done the way I like it whereas few cafés seem to know how. The place is well suited for larger groups as they have many circular tables that fit six people. They also smaller round tables for outside seating. I'm looking forward to trying the other menu items (incl lunch) as they sound very good. The back of the menu has what might be considered an "eater's bill of rights". This is the first time I've been to a restaurant of any kind that had such a thing. Equally good was the service; friendly & attentive. My absolutely only quibble was that the room temperature was a bit cooler than either of us liked. I'm not the kind of customer that complains to management so I didn't give them the chance to do something about it. One patron's too cool is another's just right I suppose. :-) read more

I LOVE their food we don't get to eat here often bc of the hours, but when I can get out to lunch I really enjoy the fresh food. Hopefully I will never get the server we had today again at the Market St. Location. She acted like we were inconveniencing her by eating in her section. She also told the people next to us to read the descriptions of the food for their questions. read more

Gabriel and I had breakfast here yesterday. It couldn't possibly be more convenient as it's less than a mile from where we live. We were seated in a comfortable booth right away and a VERY smiley and friendly waitress came to bring us menus and a delicious pot of hot coffee. We were a little surprised that the coffee, though it's served in an unlimited-refills pot, is charged per person, not per pot. Next time we might opt to share one mug I ordered the 'Caps Etc' for my breakfast and asked for the english muffin to be served dry, and the roasted crimini mushrooms (HOLY YUM!) to be prepared with half the amount of cheese they'd normally use. I ordered my 2 eggs poached and a small fruit salad on the side to share with my honey bunny. The food came out super fast and looking delicious. It was all exactly as I'd specified and everything tasted great. I even liked the little homefries which aren't usually my favorite. The prices were pretty reasonable- except for the per-person coffee price of around $2.50 each. My one cup didn't really justify that...but Gabriel did end up getting a cup to go which I guess made up for it. My entree was around $8 and the little fruit salad an extra $3.50. We'll be back for sure! read more

Great breakfast joint. Very friendly staff and a great place for a morning business meeting. The host showed me to my table and within one minute the waitress had arrived and ask if I wanted coffee. Soon after she brought out a large pot of coffee that wasn't half bad. Not gourmet, but better than most. I had the oatmeal and it hit the spot. The oatmeal comes with milk and brown sugar (both on the side) and assorted fruit on top. I would definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

First Watch used to be great but now seems to be catering to the health-food crowd. If that's what you want then First Watch is your place. If you want an old fashioned American breakfast where everything is not kale this and whole grain that then I suggest you find another place. read more

Great staff, but the food was underwhelming. For boasting healthy and fresh, it definitely tasted like frozen food. They do have a great variety of options, so maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. The sizes were huge, which was great, though. read more

Always a pleasant experience when my family and I come to this establishment. The food is great, friendly staff and the omelette are great too. read more

I use to come down to Sarasota to work out every Friday morning early before work. After my workout I always wanted to have breakfast before heading back to st Pete for work. Sometimes it's hard to find a good breakfast place that won't do too much damage to the waistline or throw my workout out the door. So I would come here every week. I was never disappointed. I would get the egg scramble with the English muffin and a little bowl of fruit. It was excellent. I don't make it down there as often but when I do, I almost always hit this place! read more

Fantastic place to go for breakfast and brunch. Excellent fresh food with a range of choices and good service. Only caveat? It's so good that it gets *really* busy, so be prepared to wait for a table during busy hours. Also has free wifi. read more

First Watch is my favorite place for Sunday brunch in LWR. The menu has the amazing ability to be both healthy and delicious - and really the only bummer is that unlike a true Southern business they don't serve sweet tea! However that's a small point of contention and you should absolutely give this place a shot - the eggs benedict are incredible. They close early, so make sure you get there before the hours of the day pile on. read more

Fair warning, I drafted this review two years ago but neglected to post it. So I can't attest to whether this review is an accurate assessment of this restaurant's current state. Good things - the food is fresh and delicious. They are great with special orders (like no onions, sauce in the side, etc.) The pancakes are fabulous - I haven't tried them all, but have enjoyed everyone I tried. One odd thing, though. The pancakes are served with a large scoop of butter right on top. Please, put it in a separate container or leave it off entirely. When a customer goes through a litany of ordering instructions that include things like no cheese and cooked dry and no butter it's a little disconcerting to have a large scoop of melting butter on the pancake. I always have to scoop it off quickly and have nowhere to put it, so the spoon of butter ends up on the table or, if it's too melty, in the water glass. Which makes me feel rude. But if I specifically ask for "no butter on my pancake please" I think it's less wasteful to scoop it off than it would be to send the entire pancake back. And I like the coffee, and the fact they leave a carafe on the table. But I may not be able to frequent this place because my husband is an ice tea drinker and he rants about the fact he is treated differently than coffee drinkers. So please, more ice tea! There are carafes of coffee and water left on the table, but not ice tea. And rather than fill up an empty or nearly empty ice tea glass, they bring a fresh glass. Which would be fine, but then take away the used glass so they don't get stockpiled on the table. read more

Favorite breakfast place ! Great omlets and Belgian waffles. Service was speedy and friendly.