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3.6 (303 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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Napoleon M.

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.

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Susie F.

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.

Good ole Coffee
Kris A.

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.

French toast
Krystal N.

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!!

Chile Chorizo, French Toast, Chickichanga
Ashley T.

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.

Sharon E.

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!

Million Dollar Bacon for the win.
Denise N.

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.

Seasonal item
Ruthy M.

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.

Farmhouse Hash Skillet
Sandra Q.

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.

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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!

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

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

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--Location/Parking-- Located in a shopping center with…read moreplenty of parking. They are next to the Ramyun Gallery and near an H-Mart shopping center. --Ambience-- White, minimal, relaxing space for a coffee shop. The rear of the shop has a projection showing an anime/tv show when I was there. Wood and white, minimal decor. Great place to work and hang out. --Service/Staff-- Early Saturday morning was managed by two women who were very attentive and quick with the drinks. I didn't even get a chance to explore the menu, so I went with my go-to drink. I thought about changing or trying another drink/latte, but she quickly rang me up. Not a bad thing, especially on a busy day. No complaints on the service. --Products/Service-- Cortado, what can I say. You can't go wrong, and it was good, nothing special. I kinda wished I tried some of their other unique drinks/latte. --Capacity-- Plenty of open spaces and tables. I would say the cafe can hold 20 people in capacity. I saw a lot of people taking their orders to-go. --Overall-- I will definitely be back to try some of their other drinks. I like the vibe in the cafe. My personal take, I wish there was more greenery in the cafe, but I kinda dig the cinder block holding up the fridge and table at the side. Beautiful cafe.

Cafe SeeSaw is one of the many Korean cafes in Duluth. They sell drinks such as coffee and…read morenon-coffee and baked goods, both savory and sweet. There is ample space inside to chill or study. The cashier was really friendly and the food came out quick. I probably should have gotten a drink, but I got the Everything Bagel with Basil Tomato. I wanted a savory snack, but I got a somewhat sweet meal. The basil tomato cream tasted like there was sugar in it so that threw me off plus the everything bagel did not really taste like an everything bagel. I just have to remember that Korean cafes tend to be on the sweeter side. If that is your vibe, then you should come here! Minimalistic and cute space and vibes.

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The First Level / First Floor is for the coffee, teas, drinks, desserts, pastries, sweets and/or…read moreshaved ice / ice cream. The Second Level / Upper Floor is reserved for if you are going to be ordering/dining in for the pastas and/or savory foods. I only tried their coffee today on the first level. I did go upstairs to check it out and did see a bunch of people upstairs just sitting and chilling on their laptops with their coffees/drinks; so they may not really enforce their "reserved for pasta dining only" rule. Not sure. Ambiance (First Level / First Floor) - clean, nice, laid-back, chill, cool environment. Casual setting. Cool architecture, design, layout, and decor. Can get loud inside as ceilings are high and can get echo-y, especially if there are alot of people. Also, there is music constantly playing in background. Service (First Level / First Floor) - customer service was quick and straightforward. They were nice and polite. A+. No complaints here. Coffee (First Level / First Floor) - tried their "Korean Iced Coffee" for $7.25. It was one size only and one price at $7.25. It was delicious. Almost similar tasting to a Vietnamese coffee in my opinion (both are delicious). That strong, brewed coffee flavor with this delicious milky, sweetened condensed milk taste. I am not exactly sure if they used sweetened condensed milk in the Korean iced coffee, but it sure does taste similar to it. It's quite good. Also had a "Large Hazelnut Hot Coffee" with creamer for $5.95. It was okay. Total with tax for the two drinks was $13.99. Keep in mind that the WiFi is on your receipt as a QR Code at the bottom. So if you want to use the WiFi, ask for the receipt and/or keep the receipt so that you can scan the QR Code in order to use the WiFi. There was no password on the receipt, only a QR Code that you need to scan. Overall - Yes I would recommend this place for a nice little coffee stop. Check it out for yourself. Enjoy!

Why is this place not more popular? Once u arrive go upstairs (when they are open) and immediately…read moreorder the pasta!! One of the best food I have ever eaten!! Ambiance is very cozy! The service was welcoming and patient. Ample amount of seating upstairs/downstairs to sit and chat or do work!

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Well now... let me tell y'all about a little place in Buford that flat-out surprised the socks off…read moreme -- 5 Spot Cafe. I rolled in there hungry enough to eat the bumper off a truck and ordered the meatloaf ciabatta sandwich with hand-cut fries, and sweet mercy... somebody's grandma must be back there running the kitchen because that thing was borderline life-changing. The meatloaf was thick, juicy, and had that "somebody's been perfecting this recipe since 1978" flavor going on. The ciabatta held it together like a champ, and those hand-cut fries? Lord have mercy. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside -- the kind you keep saying "just one more" until suddenly the basket's empty and you're thinking about ordering another. Now here's the real kicker: they've got gluten-free options, which means I can bring my wife this weekend without her looking at the menu like it personally offended her. That alone deserves a round of applause. So if you're anywhere near Buford and your stomach starts talking louder than your good sense, do yourself a favor and stop by. Just be warned: You might leave full, happy... and already planning your next visit before you even get to the parking lot.

Fast friendly service at this hidden gem that is family owned. they have a full bar when you walk…read morein and they serve/offer the award winning ciabatta bread and partnered with the company that makes it. One of the owners sat us and told us a brief history of their restaurant and what they offer breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. It is a casual and quaint place that decorated eloquent for a little spot to come enjoy any meal. Definitely check them out soon!!!

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Oy!

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My "Go-to" brunch spot when I'm in Georgia! My first time in…read moreMarch 2025 didn't disappoint and my second time, December 2025, didn't either. The second time I came back we were greeted with a 30-min wait, which was expected due to the weekend and peak hour. But to our surprise we were actually seated within 15-minutes. While we waited, I used the restroom for the first time and it was clean and smelled fresh with cute decor. We were served with drinks right away and our server was very pleasant and accommodating. We looked at the menu beforehand, but last minute my husband and I decided to try recommended dishes. Here's our spread: Strawberry Short stack - 5/5 Sausage and egg biscuit with - 4/5 Cowboy omelette - 5/5 Chicken & Waffles - 5/5 Philly Fries Meal - 5/5 Bottomless Sweet Tea - 5/5 The pancakes were moist and fluffy with the right amount of sweetness. My daughter swore she'd eat the entire stack, but of course we knew otherwise. My mother in law enjoyed the sausage and egg biscuit, the sausage was a little more well done than she'd like but everything was seasoned well. The Philly fries were a surprise due to its massive size. My family demolished it. It was seasoned well with the right balance of meat, onions and cheese, my daughter wanted to it all by herself lol. The Cowboy omelette was also massive. The eggs cooked well stuffed with all the fixings - they definitely didn't skimp on it. Topped with fresh guacamole and salsa it was a delight. The chicken and waffles was recommended by our server and my husband was amazed by the whole dish. The balance of sweet and salty and the textures were perfect. The crunch of the chicken didn't take away from the moist meat. He created his "perfect bite" with a piece of chicken and waffles and it was heavenly. I'd definitely get it for myself next time. The waffle had a slight bite but also moist. I've experienced dry waffles before and this proved otherwise. Overall the experience was great. The service was excellent especially during a rush hour. Also we were very happy to see the Christmas decor. It really felt like a hometown feel and we enjoyed every minute. Definitely have Oy! on your list for brunch with the family! I'd visit once a week if I could.

Came here for brunch on Saturday and the place was pretty busy, as expected. We waited about 45…read moreminutes before getting seated. The atmosphere was lively. We ordered a few different dishes including steak and eggs, French toast, pancakes with bacon, and a burger with fries. The steak was cooked nicely, but it was a little tough. The French toast was thick and tasty, but it tasted more like bread pudding to me--it wasn't as light and fluffy as traditional French toast. The pancakes were simple but good. Portions were generous and definitely filling. Overall, the food was good, but not quite as impressive as I had expected. I also wish their juice was fresh squeezed. Overall, it's a solid brunch spot, but with a few small improvements it could be even better.

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