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First Watch

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

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
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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Wonderful breakfast spot that my family and I frequent often! Always great food and service

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first watch is a nice cozy atmosphere restaurant.With great two menu options great customer service clean dining area highly recommend

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Always great service, even better food! My first choice for breakfast or brunch with friends!!!! They always have yummy juices as well

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This is literally the best First Watch in the Bay Area!! From the door, to cashing out, the experience is A+++!

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Everything is wonderful! Especially the Millionaires Bacon. Good coffee, good service, nice atmosphere. Oh, the avocado toast!

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This is probable my favorite place for Brunch. The food is good and they have the best Banana Granola pancakes.

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Woww! Generous portions and delicious. Our gang ordered a cinnamon swirl pancake, carrot cake…read morewaffle, crab cake Benedict and a couple of breakfast platters. We also got a side of biscuits and gravy to share. The five of us had enough left to feed another couple of hungry people. The waffle and pancake were perfect. The Benedict was a plate cleaner. The platters had perfect over easy and over medium eggs, crisp bacon, Generous hash browns and a choice of toasts, both of which we got were delicious. The real star of the show was the side of biscuits and sausage gravy. The biscuits were crispy on the top and perfect in the middle. The gravy was scrumptious and seasoned perfectly for a group with varying tastes. Definitely going back. Our only regret is that most of us don't live in the Tampa area! The restroom could use a little attention. Lots of paper on the floor.

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From the time we sat down, it took 20 minutes for our waitress to acknowledge us. I ordered the…read moreGreek hamburger, and when it arrived, the meat on the hamburger was flavorless. It almost seems like it was a frozen patty that someone just heated up. I couldn't eat it :/ However, my husband enjoyed his meal. I had ordered some French onion soup as my side, and that I really enjoyed:) so my review is really a mixed review. This was my second time dining here, and my first experience wasn't that great either. I got a French dip sandwich my first visit and it was underwhelming. However, my parents absolutely love this place, which is why I gave it a second chance. I really wanted to love it.

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Katherine was amazing! I mistakenly ordered at the wrong location and she quickly helped me! She…read moretook my order while I was on the phone canceling the other. I really appreciate how she handled my mistake and was so willing to assist me rather than push me to go to the store or ask me to reorder online. Thank you!

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