I went to First Watch years ago and had never been back because I didn't remember the food being all that great. So I was looking for a hot breakfast and decided to try them out and they did not disappoint! From the service to the food, everything was phenomenal. From the minute I walked through the door, I was immediately greeted and told her it was just me. She sat me at a table and Karissa came over with menus. I stopped by the bathroom to wash my hands. The restaurant and bathroom were clean. Karissa was very attentive and helpful as I decided what I wanted to eat. I settled on the Chile and Chorizo omelette with potato's and toast. I did upgrade the potato's and was so glad I did! The omelette was delicious and very filling! The upgraded potato's were sooo good and they weren't skimpy at all with bacon. It does come with multigrain toast but if you want to swap it out, you do have that option. Everything was really good and will definitely be back. read more

First Watch - Water and cranberry juice to drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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The good: Friendly staff and great service. The ambience is nice. The new tangerine drink is tasty. You pay your tab by QR code. The bad: The food wasn't "all that." Mid, blah, absolutely nothing that you'd go back for. The "Million Dollar Bacon," for example, was only worth $2. It wasn't crispy, and it was dripping in freshly poured syrup. It also had a hefty serving of black pepper. The ugly: The bathroom was poorly kept. The parking is a nightmare. Because the place is in a small strip mall, you'll be circling the building for a while during peak times. The bottomline: Go to say you've been there. read more

I truly love this place. Food and services are excellent. Everything is super fresh here.!I am a chef and I know what am talking about Super recommended. read more

Finding FIRST WATCH on yelp turned out to be a very good experience. As I drove up, I saw the crowd standing outside and I concluded that this was the place to eat. The parking lot was packed although we did find a parking spot. Walking in, I saw people dressed in casual attire, some dressed up, and some in athletic apparel. The ambiance was exciting and fresh as there were all sorts of things going on at once. Me and my +1 stepped inside and one gentleman was awaiting to give his name. We were second and a gentleman came in behind us. I had a prime example of the phrase, the first shall be last and the last shall be first. I did not say anything about what had just occurred and then the hostess asked how many people and gave us a choice to sit at the front table immediately or we can wait 30 minutes. We sat at a long table that reminded me of the LAST SUPPER! Our waitress (Kimberly) came over and she was like a shaken bottle of Champagne. She was bubbly and full of energy. She made the visit that much more enjoyable. I ordered the shrimp and grits which consisted of sauteed Cajun shrimp without the tip on the end like most restaurants serve, andouille sausage, cooked low country still with chicken broth, roasted tomatoes and onions, diced green bell peppers and scallions atop of cheddar-parmesan cheese grits served with artisan ciabatta toast. The meal was very tasty, with a strong, tomatoey savoriness. My plus one ordered waffle and cheese grits. She really enjoyed the waffle as it was fluffy and light. I ordered biscuit with turkey sausage with egg to go for my grandson. I sampled it and the biscuit was so soft, (like butter). and the turkey sausage was really delicious with chunks of turkey sausage. The egg was fried to perfection. I would love to come back if I am in the area. read more

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First Watch is my goto every time. I always order the avocado toast on gluten free bread with two eggs over medium......simple, fresh, and perfectly done. The Morning Meditation juice is a must; the beet juice and ginger give it a refreshing, energizing kick. Consistently great food and a place I keep coming back to. read more

First Watch - Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buford, Georgia

It wasn't hitting like it used to be today. Got a multigrain pancake with pure maple syrup and a side egg and it wasn't wow but the egg felt off. Also the silverware seemed not as clean as I had hoped. I know how dishwashing can be at a restaurant, but it just didn't look clean nor the plate the pancake was on, had a stain it seemed. That's not to say our waitress was terrible, she was great and also the plus of gender neutral bathrooms was great. I just think the quality and hype has gone down a lot lately. read more

First Watch - Good ole Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buford, Georgia

So happy to have a first watch in Gwinnett. The host and our server were so nice. The food was perfectly cooked and came out fast. The bacon especially is a must order - crispy and not too greasy. Egg sandwich was balanced and flavorful. I'd skip their sausage gravy because it's not creamy but it's still spicy and tons of flavor. Will be coming back!! read more

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We have been coming with our family to this first watch for over the past years and it has been a delight in prior years to enjoy with our kids. It hurts us to be the ones to rate 1 star for our experience but the customer service from Ryan, the managaer was extremely alarming! We were driving from Florida and kids had not eaten so my husband decided to place an order online for pickup at 10:45 am. He called once to verify payment was processed and a second time to request a second time to add an apple juice. When we arrived the food order wasn't ready and we were asked to sit and wait. After 10 minutes we asked and they went to go look for the order. The manager comes to tell me that the order was never processed even though the iPad in his hand showed as "paid." He told me it wasn't his fault the order didn't process and I needed to check my email for notifications. I explained my follow up calls and confirmation of payment. He continued to argue with me that it was our fault and that I should have checked my emails and I should have verified for payment. After about 5 minutes he continued to take an arrogant stance and we were surprised that the manager was not sympathetic to a family with 4 kids hungry and all he could say is "it's your fault not mine." It got us upset to receive this customer service. I understand mistakes happens but all he had to do was apologize for the inconvenience let me help you make it right. The arrogance from this man was so disgusting to me. This is not the type of customer service we have received in the past from this restaurant or in any great restaurant business. I hope this review brings attention to the subpar treatment we received, prompting the owners to reevaluate their customer service standards and provide the excellent experience that we've come to expect from this restaurant. read more

Loveeee First Watch! This is my first time dining at this location. There was a wait time and the parking lot is small. We sat near the back, close to the kitchen and it was fairly quiet. Our server was attentive and took care of us. We ordered two entrees and an order of French toast to try. I always order the Chile Chorizo omelette, and it was just as good. I'm not a big fan of French toast, but there's was impressive. This restaurant was definitely worth the wait. read more

First Watch - Chile Chorizo, French Toast, Chickichanga - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Me and my angel grandbabies had the most wonderful time at this establishment! I ate some very very very delicious eggs, though the ones from my daddy's farm are better! I didn't see any first watchers at a place called first watch... that's interesting! read more

Service with a smile, fresh food, and great prices. Only complaint is (not their fault) limited parking. Word to the wise, get there early so you can park, go in and enjoy great brunch. read more

This restaurant serves good breakfast, but it gets very loud and crowded. While the service is good, the wait can be long due to long lines. An online waiting list would be a game-changer! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buford, Georgia

I used to love this place. I won't ever be going back. The wait to get food was ridiculous. Obviously since I've been here before I joined the wait list, that's a must do for this restaurant. But we waited 45 minutes or so for food. The staff is very indifferent. It's soooooo loud and sitting on top of people isn't the best. But resides all that, the food was subpar for the price. I ordered a Farm House Skillet. Bacon, avocado, onions etc... Why I only had maybe a half a strip of bacon in it is a mystery? The potato's were undercooked and the whole thing was just mid. Don't waste your time or money here. read more

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Always good, always fresh, and always busy! Their prices have gone up a bit but still, it's great food without having to go into ATL!

Absolutely awesome!!! The food, the service! Can't recommend it enough. I had the Belgian waffle and a side of fruit. It was hands-down one of the best Belgian waffles I have ever had. It's lightly dusted with cinnamon and sugar!! our server was so friendly and kind and checked on us numerous times! Do not judge the weight by the parking lot. There was no parking places, but I only waited 10 minutes to be seated. The restaurant is bright and very clean. If you were looking for a breakfast or brunch location, I cannot recommend first watch enough tons of breakfast and lunch options. Definitely check them out! read more

First watch never disappoints! I love their season item menu, sometimes I wish they can keep some items on the menu permanently. Their pastrami egg sandwich was Delicious. It tasted like a breakfast cheese burger. The description on the menu was misleading because pastrami on a sandwich is NOT a New York staple. Nonetheless it's still good. read more

First Watch - Seasonal item - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Never could get into this place as it is always packed. Finally for the first time since they open in Buford, we were able to try this restaurant. It has a very good selection of original healthy dishes and juices. My husband ordered the Farm House Skillet Hash and I ordered The Works omelet, replacing onions with spinach. Then we decided to try their morning meditation juice. Our server Kimberly is such a sweet and wonderful lady. Service she provided was exceptional. read more

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The service & food is always great!! The ambiance is a typical chilled breakfast spot.

Walked in was sat out side and no one came out to help or take an order sat for 20 minutes with a waiter coming in and out for the table next us and not once asked to take our order then walked out and not even acknowledged by the host that has seated us 20 Minutes prior really bad service read more

The last time we ordered food for pickup, one of the regular menu items we get was not available. We selected other items and what we received had several things missing yet we were charged full price. Also, we are aware that what you receive never looks exactly like the picture but the items we received were so sparse for the price we paid it looked like they used just what was leftover instead of the full dish. I reached out to corporate twice and have never heard back. First Watch has received our money for less product with no intention of making amends...not again! read more

This is one my go-to brunch restaurants, and 90% of the time I've had good service here. There's usually no wait on weekdays, but on weekends you want to make sure you check-in online to get ahead of line. With food, whatever I get is amazing! I never had an issue with any menu items. If you have no idea what to get, you should start with the million dollar bacon. It's sweet and spicy, which is the perfect combination. I also recommend the floridian french toast and lemon ricotta pancakes. I also get their juices (they are slightly pricey and no free refills), but it tastes very healthy and refreshing. Also, try their seasonal menus because they are limited edition and will only be there for a couple of months. read more

Food was exceptional! Service with a smile was amazing! The aesthetics of the place is warm and comforting!

Disappointed to say the least. Each first watch AM Superfood bowl is smaller and smaller especially for take out! Cup was sticky... syrup slopped down the side. The lady did offer to clean it. To go orders should come with napkins and utensils. Just seemed careless and the lord barely fit on it. Put it in a bigger cup to prevent the mess. Chia pudding is curdled looking. Not as smooth as the Snellville location... might not be completely thawed... doesn't taste fresh. Choose Snellville First Watch. read more

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Visit this location while on vacation. We had the lump crab avocado with eggs toast. It was amazing. We also ordered the tacos el pastor hash. It was missing the crispy pork so we returned it. We had the tropical sunrise and the morning meditation(they need to make this one a mimosa). I would have given them 5 stars but it took almost an hour to get the food once you order and they messed up on the taco el pastor hash. Our server Jerry was awesome. I definitely recommend First watch but as stated if you have to wait this long to get in you shouldn't have to wait so long for food. Will visit next time I'm in town. read more

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Million dollar bacon was probably the best thing I ever tasted, but the lemon ricotta pancake was dry and even when I asked for extra lemon topping they were still stingy with it read more

I was in Georgia for a business trip and needed to have breakfast with my coworkers. I remembered that I had been to First Watch years ago but I had forgotten how good it was! The food was so amazing I came back the next day and ordered the same thing! read more

First Watch - Trifecta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Great stuff. Great staff. Great service. Not overly noisy, great menu to choose from and I have never ordered the same thing twice. read more

First Watch - Great omelet, fresh fruit, super toast, steady flow of coffee and was not rushed at all. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Everything was perfect the food was flavorful as well as seasoned I personally loved the whipped butter and berry compote. The sausages had a good seasoning blend and were cooked to perfection with a nice crisp on the outside. The server was patient and attentive to our needs. The setting was very calm and I didn't feel rushed to finish my food. The decor was nice with some farmhouse aesthetics mixed with some modern elements. 10/10 would recommend read more

First Watch - French toast, millions dollar potatoes, scrambled eggs, pork sausage links, blackberry sweet tea. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Service was great. The smoked salmon Benedict was just okay at first. I decided to swap the bread for the multigrain toast which was a better choice for my taste! The ambiance was okay as it was crowded. We had the misfortune of enduring the loud guests beside us. I will definitely return to enjoy their many appealing breakfast options! read more

Terrible terrible wait system. They take on line waits so if you go and wait in person, you can keep getting bumped down the list. Then you add the on line orders, Uber eats and door dash overwhelming the kitchen and it's a perfect storm.... The front hostess area staff were very nice and we finally placed a to-go order after sitting 45 minutes and still 15 down on the list. We won't be attempting to visit here again, at least on a weekend. Maybe during the week??? read more

This is a warning to you, do not go on a Saturday during brunch hours. Long wait time to get a table, food took forever, and service will lack. My plate was delicious. I ordered the Pesto Chicken Quinoa bowl. My husband ordered the Trifecta. The eggs on his plate was laughable. The description read cage free whole eggs, but it barely looked like one egg. The food was good. But it was overpriced and service was slow. read more

First Watch - Trifecta (Blueberry pancake, bacon and eggs) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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This is like that bad relationship you keep going back to because you think "this time, it'll be different." But it's not. It starts out nice and then you get hurt. Again. So, the very first time I visited was a couple of years ago. The lemon pan jacked were phenomenal. Then I came back a few months later. Meh. It's ok. A few months ago, we visited for breakfast because my husband wanted breakfast. The potatoes were overly salty and inedible. Our server graciously replaced them but returned with another plate that was just as salty. We came back a few days ago. He got the smoked salmon eggs Benedict. I got the limited time offering of corned beef hash. Eggs Benedict had these beautifully poached eggs - the yolk was runny but not overly so. Just perfect. The fail: everything was cold. Cold eggs. Cold bread. Cold sauce. But the potatoes were perfect. My corned beef hash had these delicious chunks of moist corned beef pieces. The fail: the poached eggs I requested were well done - no run to the yolks at all, the potatoes were hard and under cooked. Why?? Why is consistency so hard? read more

First Watch - Corned beef hash with poached eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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I love this breakfast place! This particular location is in Buford very close to the Mall of Georgia right next to Atlanta Toyota. The staff is super friendly and you get seated pretty fast. First Watch only serves Breakfast, Brunch, and lunch food, and everything is always so fresh! Definitely a healthier option for breakfast. Things we've ordered: MORNING MEDITATION JUICE ($3.99): Orange, lemon, turmeric, organic ginger, agave nectar and beet. Million Dollar Bacon ($4.99): hardwood smoked bacon baked with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne and a maple syrup drizzle. THE TRADITIONAL ($10.79): Two eggs, bacon (or smoked ham, chicken sausage patties, turkey or pork sausage links), whole grain toast, preserves and seasoned potatoes. BLTE ($9.89): The classic BLT with two eggs, Jack cheese and mayo on artisan whole grain. TRI-ATHLETE ($10.39): Egg white omelet with roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and green chillies. Served with pico de gallo, whole grain artisan toast, preserves and fresh fruit. Also asked for a side of avocado. The morning meditation juice was kinda weird, but got used to the taste later. The breakfast portions are very generous and fairly priced, and the million dollar bacon is definitely a must! ESPAÑOL ¡Me encanta este lugar para desayunar! Esta ubicación en particular está en Buford, muy cerca del centro comercial Mall of Georgia, justo al lado de Atlanta Toyota. El personal es super amable y te sientan bastante rápido. First Watch solo sirve desayuno, brunch y almuerzo, y todo siempre es tan fresco! Definitivamente una opción más saludable para desayunar. El jugo de meditación matutino era un poco extraño, pero te acostumbras al sabor. Las porciones del desayuno son muy generosas y tienen un precio razonable, ¡y el tocino de un millón de dólares es definitivamente imprescindible! read more

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The food was just as good as we expected it to be but the service was absolutely spectacular. When we ordered drinks our server Sara informed us they didn't serve Mr Pibb. My eagle eyed father noticed that the drink fountain did contain a Mr Pibb spout, and Sara said they hadn't had it refilled in a while. We were fine with that and ordered everything normally. The manager Jim came over and personally apologized for not carrying Mr Pibb. Sara and Jim also gave us a free order of donut holes as an apology. We weren't in the least bit upset but the service was absolutely above and beyond. My dad says there aren't enough stars for this place. read more

Make sure to reserve a spot ahead of time as it can get pretty crowded! I have a huge sweet tooth so I ended up getting the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and it was absolutely heavenly!!! Highly recommend! It tasted like key lime pie with delicious pancakes, basically heaven. I also got potatoes on the side and those were good too! I will likely be coming back for the pancakes. The service was also really good. Amazing amazing amazing!! read more

First Watch - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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Location is right off of Hwy 20 in Buford in between Toyota and Discount Tire. We put in our name for advanced waiting, which you can do on Yelp or their website. We were a party of 7 with 2 kids and were seated pretty much immediately. Service was good and food was even better. They have a very large menu so it does take some time to decide. The feel of the place is farmhouse rustic with a modern feel and very open. They do close by 2:30pm but they stayed busy. I ordered the Two for You with the half Ham and Gueryer with the Chicken Avocado Chop. The salad was very good with some spice and the sandwich was amazing. It was heavy mustard, which typically I wouldn't like, but it was delightful! I always never want the come here, but when I do I enjoy it. 5 Stars All Around. read more

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This is a chain restaurant and this location does NOT live up the the standard at the others. This location cannot handle the demand for a breakfast/lunch place in this area. The servers are nice and the decor is cute and the idea of behind the food is great but they don't deliver. This location is busy and the wait is about reasonable and you can check in online ahead of arrival and the let the hosts know your there to save some time. Once you get to the table it goes downhill with the exception of the servers being friendly and keep checking in on you. Now it took a little bit to order drinks but it was okay. The food though took about 45 mins to arrive and when it did it was a mix of hot and cold. The eggs hot, the waffle and sausage cold. The waitress took the plates bright back the sausage and eggs which were now cold from being walked back to the kitchen and back on another plate but we were starving at this point and we were still waiting for one the other orders to arrive. Finally my husband got his eggs, sausage and pancakes, I got a hot waffle and my momma was still waiting for a hot waffle. Now the waffle hot was the best thing we ate here. My husband had a pancake and it so overcooked that it was splitting in half. Never since such a dry pancake before and he was so hungry since at this point since arrival we had been here close to 2 hours. All he wanted was his first meal of the day and so he ate it. Now yes we could have complained to a manager but we saw him hiding in the corner, walking into the kitchen looking lost and starting at the queue screen trying to figure it out. He even bussed a table of 6 full of dishes and only took a coffee carafe and a cup and left the rest and then again went and stood in a corner. After observing him we knew let's just pay our bill and go for we saw him do nothing and yet we saw a restaurant in need of help and lots of other food besides ours being called for remakes (we sat right in front of the kitchen). Needless to say this location needs help and we won't be coming back any time soon. One star is for our server who keep checking on us and it was out of her control and one star for the concept. read more

We've been here several times. It's better than some, but not as great as one would think. How difficult is it to make breakfast awesome? Apparently, very difficult. Let's start with seating challenge. It's 72 outside, and about 65 inside. We asked to be seated outside at the empty tables. They said we don't seat people outside, it's only for waiting. We froze in our seats. Waitress told us kitchen was short staffed, which explained so many empty tables even inside. Food is always good, and so is coffee. My reason for 3 star review is all about the service. It was not as good as it normally is, and normal is average. Food arrived rather late, and arrived somewhat cold, (go figure). I don't find the wait for this place worth the effort. I'd prefer to go back to Oy, which is 5 minutes away from here. read more

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Food was great, grits creamy as I like them. Fast service with a very nice server. Modern look inside and pretty busy atmosphere.

Well went back to give it another shot and it was a mistake. Told 20-30 minute wait ( ok, we got abnormally late start) and 45 minutes later still waiting. Finally got seated and took waiter 10 minutes to acknowledge that we were there. Ordered food and it was meh! Nothing special and cold. If I ever think of coming back here will someone please slap me!! Thanks in advance!! read more