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3.9 (337 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Avocado toast with scrambled Side Two Eggs
Success F.

I always thought first watch was farm to table; fresh produce. Until I ate the eggs. Boxed eggs!!! What? But I said something and they corrected it and made me fresh eggs. Otherwise everyone is so nice. The restaurant is clean and the environment is welcoming.

A.M. Superfoods Bowl
Brandy M.

Service was impeccable, Shae was our waitress. She was very decisive with our needs. Food was served hot & delicious, exactly how we ordered. We were comfortable asking for substitute items, she suggested & recommended. We were satisfied with our choices and First Watch delivered. The restaurant was steady, but not overly busy. It was a very pleasant morning. The staff was extremely kind and friendly. Our visit was comfortable we were greeted with a smile, and we left with a smile plus full bellies. The restaurant location in Brandon has convenient parking. Highly recommend this cheerful establishment for family breakfast.

Cinnamon chip pancake, turkey sausage, kale tonic
Grace J.

First Watch never disappoints! The holiday brunch selections were spot on, the Cinnamon Chip Pancakes were mouthwatering and I hope to see them on the menu next year. Alex, our server was very attentive and sweet. Typical for most brunch spots, it always packed but thankfully I could still be engaged in conversation with friends. I will definitely continue to be a recurring guest.

Skillet Hash Parma
Brittany M.

Came in for breakfast with the family. Had a 15 minute wait after checking in online. Every table was full inside but a lot of tables were leaving when we got there so it was a shorter wait time. When we finally seated our server was quick to greet our table and get us started with drinks. I started with coffee but unfortunately it tasted like a burnt roast. while I looked over the menu and decided to get the Parma bowl. The kids food came out first which was great and then my husbands and then mine. This was my first time trying the Parma and I was surprised how good it was. I loved the sausage and roasted tomatoes and cremini mushrooms it was Lots of good flavors. The pancake my husband got had bananas and granola which had such a nice banana bread flavor to it. I definitely recommend.

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Kandi G.

We went in on an early Saturday morning and had no problem with having to wait. The atmosphere felt comfortable and the restaurant was clean! It was busy but not too loud. Initially our service was great but then our waitress was hard to be found! Very unfortunate. Our food was tasty and came out timely. Overall it was a good experience but we felt forgotten when it came to taking our order and then after we got our food. There's a large parking lot available. There's an outdoor seating area for people who want to sit outside and/or have their dogs with them. I thought the decor and seating were modern and inviting.

French Toast
Ashley M.

I asked for an over easy egg.... I got that bullshit folded fake egg. Then a molded ass fruit cup. I'm pissed because I was eating in the dark and then it hit me. That's when I turned my light on to see what was wrong. I could get over the egg; but to sell someone rotten fruit is crazy. He only thing good was the drink I want my damn money back

Morning Meditation
Jonathan S.

Great customer service, from the host, our server and food runners were awesome. They all seemed extra excited to have us to patronize their restaurant. As soon as we walked in the door we were greeted by the male host and as soon as we were sat, our server immediately greeted us and she was very nice. We knew what we wanted so it didn't take us long to place our order and it was a very respectable time in getting to us. My mother in-law had the turkey burger and side salad. My wife had the two for you with a veggie sandwich and tomato soup. I ordered ale carte bacon, eggs and a biscuit so I could make me a sandwich. We all enjoyed our food very much, it arrived to the table hot and not room temperature. It was very tasty and it was just enough to fill us all up. For drinks my wife had the morning meditation, OJ for me and lemonade for my mother in-law. This is a great place to eat breakfast or lunch, very cost efficient and great customer service. Parking was abundant and it's an easy place to get into.

Morning Meditation juice at First Watch.
Gerald R.

The restaurant was very clean. Okay I was seated by the hostess then a few servers went by before one asked had been helped? Then (7 to 10 min) Guess I wasn't in his area and the others missed me. I gave him my order cause I didn't want to wait any longer. After I got my breakfast two servers came by to ask me how was I doing. As a result didn't know who was my server really was. The last guy brought me my bill. Service was unsteady at the least. It has been outstanding in my other visits here and the on in Riverview.

Mimosa
Natalia C.

Out of the two Frist Watch in Brandon - this one is my favorite. The service makes a huge difference. I like the ambiance and feel of the location. I personally prefer to sit in the patio area. The food always comes out fast, hot and deliciously made. I love that I can order mimosas now. Great add First Watch. Cheers!

Skillet Hash Market
Lolita D.

My go to for breakfast. The veggie farmhouse skillet hash is my favorite - one day I'll try something else - but it's so good I get it every time.

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Nate T.

Nice brunch spot with a beautiful outside area watching causeway blvd and it's lovely traffic lol. The food didn't take long at all and it was definitely a lot more than I expected. Huge portion sizes. I got "The Works" omelet which was LOADED with toppings. The home fries were on point.

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Irene E.

Will return, for the bread. It's humming on a Wednesday morning, and the patrons all seem younger than us. Waiting staff is friendly and efficient, and they're all pretty. Love their coffee and hot water thermos! I often feel a little guilty for asking hot water repeatedly. Now I can have my tea to my little heart's content. Thank you! The only drawback is lack of fresh milk. How could a farm fresh not having fresh milk??? Did someone forget to milk the cows in the morning? Oh the food, they are good too: Bene Florentine and Ham & Gruyere, the bread with this is heavenly good - thick yet fluffy and flavorful. With a little more butter, I could eat a loaf, ha ha ha.

Mariana B.

As always, food very good; nice environment; friendly staff... Good experience. I ordered the chicken pesto, was good. My husband ordered the eggs Benedict with avocado, the sauce was very acidity.

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Thank you Chef Selena for the great food. Thank you Stephen for the laughter and great service. I am Full and Satisfied!!!

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Wooden Spoon in Brandon is a comfortable and great choice for breakfast or lunch with good service…read more Arrived early morning, the inside setting appeared relaxed with tables or booths plus a patio area. Ordered take-out through website, menu has a variety of choices. First order: two-egg breakfast with grilled pork chop, home fries and biscuit. Second order: Ultimate omelette with grits plus side orders of bacon and extra biscuit. Both orders were winners -- worth repeating or trying out other menu choices, most definitely a return visit. Food was delicious. Grilled pork chop nice size, well seasoned and tender; home fries good portion & nicely prepared; creamy tasting grits; side of bacon and the biscuits are raised (not flat), nice size, flaky, light and also great tasting. Cost-wise comparable to area dining and now added as a new favorite. Wooden Spoon is located at 865 Lithia-Pinecrest Road past Lumsden intersection in same shopping plaza as Walmart Neighborhood Market. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 7:00am-2:00pm (813) 655-5556 or website: thewoodenspoondinerbrandon

Well. The service was lovely, and my spouse's blueberry pancakes were quite tasty…read more The plate of biscuits and gravy I ordered however was one of the saddest attempts at a Southern breakfast staple that I've ever had put in front of me. Definitely not made from scratch, barely seasoned, and perhaps worst of all it had a weird aftertaste.

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 This is my mom and I's go to spot when I make it into town. Their chips, salsa and guacamole is fresh and delicious and we love their bowls! Both of us got the hot & crunchy with the ahi tuna. So yum!! Our waitress was kind and attentive and I love the live plants they showcase around the seating area. We of course will be back! :)

At a shopping center in Riverview is Cali. It is very modern looking inside with high top tables…read moreoutside. It has a nice overhang that keeps you cool during the hot weather. The service is amazing. The staff was attentive and helpful. I wish the food was better. I was in the mood for a salad. The first disappointment was that they only gave 3 choices. I am on a gluten free diet and didn't have a problem with that. I did have a problem with the fact that 2 out of 3 salads had cheese in it and is not for someone who adheres to a dairy free diet. Yes, I could have asked if the cheese could be left out. But these salads had multiple kinds of cheese. I never wanted to be that person who asks to leave out half of the ingredients because of dietary restrictions. I would have had to do that. Maybe the answer is the choice to have a custom salad for people like me. The second disappointment was that the salads had a price without any protein. When you added one of the proteins, the salad became very expensive. This was a huge turnoff. The last disappointment was the ice tea. Although there were 3 choices, two of them had ingredients to which I am allergic. The third choice had caffeine. There was really no choice other than to drink water. I chose the restaurant because it was midway between us and friends. I looked at ratings and the number of stars when I travel out of town. This was not really what I expected.

First Watch - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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