It was my first time coming here for breakfast and I will say that food was delicious! So fresh! You can truly taste the food . The eggs , the crispy bacon , fresh avocado & potatoes ! Can't wait to go back read more

First Watch - This was the farmhouse skillet I added the avocado on the side and I will say it was delicious! The avocado tasted so fresh ! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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This franchise is a favorite of mine and this location disappointed. Arrived at 9:30 food came at 9:45 incomplete. Server took it back, came back at 10:00 lukewarm swimming in grease. Never again even though they comped the meal. Didn't eat all of it for two reasons. I had some where to be by 10:30 and the grease was a turn off. read more

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

A great breakfast experience for the entire family. The menu is a bit pretentious, but it makes up for it it's deliciousness. $$$ As far as breakfast for regular Joes goes. Also, this review is currently shorter than most. read more

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This was my first time here and I'm glad I decided to try it out. The wait was not bad and the staff was friendly. I had the pumpkin pancake with eggs and chicken sausage. The food was fresh and hot and portioned just right. I'll make sure to put this place on my list of breakfast spots. read more

First Watch - Pumpkin pancakes with eggs and chicken sausage. Very good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Poor service. Food would be good if served hot. They served our table of 5 one person at a time. First person had finished eating by the time the last person was served. Waited 1 hour and 20 minutes to be seated. 50 minutes until first person's food came out. Food was lukewarm at best. Bacon was undercooked. We asked for crispy bacon. Very poorly managed restaurant. read more

Had such high hopes for this place as my friends and family have raved about it! Let's talk about food. I ordered the Salmon Eggs Benedict which was tiny! The ciabatta was great, the eggs were poached well but there was no hollandaise sauce or barely a slither of salmon to be found. My tomato bisque was the most watery bland bisque I've ever tasted. My best friend ordered the gravy & biscuit which was cold when she received it and my other friend had a long piece of hair in his Belgian waffles. Our waitress Shelbie (I believe her name is) was barely apologetic about the situation. I'm very confused as to why a manager didn't come to our table after that. What baffled me the most was that his entree was still on their bill after all that! Our waitress had a really bad attitude and even threw the bill on our table instead of placing it nicely like she did with all the other tables around us. This is the last time I'll be visiting here solely based on the service! read more

We have been here multiple times on Sundays to make use of the parking at the tire place next door. I had the biscuits and turkey sausage gravy and while the taste was was ok the texture was off for me. The sausage was finely ground so it just did have a good mouth feel. My breakfast partner got a skillet with with social requests of turkey sausage and no tomatoes. First time they forgot the turkey and second time forgot to take off the tomatoes. We have not had an order come out correctly the first time in the multiple visits. read more

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Gluten free beware- they offer GF French toast however they did it in the regular egg batter so my celiac husband got an omelet- great service and food was delicious- no wait at all but it was a Thurs AM - very clean. Tables are a little close together so we got to hear the 2 men next to us sharing their political views. read more

waiting an HOUR for our food, server did not come check up on us at all or give us an update, I asked for NO tomato's because I had a mild allergy for tomatoes, and of course my breakfast comes out with tomatos. Will not be coming back to this location. read more

Arrived at First Watch a few minutes after it opened and I must say I was really impressed by the decor, style, and customer service. It was my husband and my first time visiting so we were pretty anxious and read good things. All to be true. Service was great and food was exceptional. Definitely will be back again. read more

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I had a veggie sandwich and the bread was burnt on the outside edges of the bread. There was very little pesto and it was supper greasy! I could have made a much better sandwich myself and I will. Very disappointed but might give em another chance after the cooks get better. read more

First time - ordered the carrot cake pecan pancake and it was awful!! Was given 3 dirty glasses. Disappointing first experience.

called ahead and placed on the list. we were was seated right away. the booth was cramped for a party of 5. very difficult to hear and couldn't hear the wait staff. my daughter's birthday and this is where she wanted to go. we ordered right away and waited an hour for the food. the two young daughters of my daughter were starting to melt down due to waiting so long. Then after an hour wait we were told the kitchen was behind. we had to leave. the girls were hangry and the birthday brunch ruined. horrible experience with small children. Loud, very loud I'd appreciate if the manager would call for an explanation. if Buford Drive near Mall of Georgia responds to this, I will call. read more

We called ahead to get on the waitlist. We arrived on time at 11:00am on a Monday and we're seated promptly. At 12:00, one hour later, we had no food and we're told that the kitchen was behind and that it may be a while longer. And it wasn't that busy. We walked out. We had been there a few times previously and the service was always very slow. Won't go back. read more

Great selection of food Great service A little pricey Love the choices Definitely will Be returning read more

Y U M. Delicious food made to order. We sat outside and Kim couldn't have been more of a delight! We're definitely going back to try more of the menu! read more

the food this morning wasnt the best, ive had way better and expect better if im paying. the last time i come here for awhile

This is usually one of my favorite breakfast spot, but today I was extremely disappointed. After being on the waitlist for almost 2 hours, I was not able to get a decent seat. My options were (1) Sit outside in the 88 degree weather, (2) Sit at a community table that was already full of people and dirty dishes, (3) or wait another 25 minutes for a table. I decided not to choose any of the options offered and attempted to call and speak with a manager once I left but was told to call back when it wasn't busy. I understand that First Watch is busy; however, I don't understand why the waiting list is not managed better. read more

Had breakfast at here this morning. We just love this place. I had one of the skillets today. It was full of perfectly cooked vegetables and cheese. The scrambled eggs on top were just the way I like them, not dry yet cooked. My friend had the French Toast and loved it. Perfection as always First Watch! Keep up the delicious breakfast!! read more

My husband and I ate there on 3/7/23 for lunch. Could not find a clean table anywhere. Ended up eating at a " less dirty" table. More old food left in the floor, chairs and tables. Server brought us a sandwich , we had ordered two sandwiches. We will go to chick fil a next time, it's clean and order is correct . read more

Amazing service! Our server Alex was super friendly and fast. I highly recommend too anyone stopping by for breakfast or lunch!

My go to breakfast spot after the gym! French toast is always a 10/10. Thanks Kim for always taking care of us! read more

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

The presentation of our food was pretty but the food itself lacked in flavor. The pancakes and french toast were very dry (the syrup did not help) and the "hashbrowns" came out as breakfast potatoes. Avocado toast was very salty. All in all, everything was good enough to eat but not good enough to come back for. read more

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Good attention but my husband and I order eggs Benedict and the eggs were overcook !! i. am very disappointing

I waitlisted on yelp and we got there right on time to get our table. The staff was very kind-- both the hosts and the waitress we had were very helpful and had great customer service. However, the food wasn't anything special. I've been meaning to come to this place because it is always packed when I drive by and I thought it must be life changing. It wasn't. I ordered an Eggs Benedict and cheesy grits, which is usually my first pick when trying new breakfast/brunch places. The person I was dining with ordered the pick 2 with the ham sandwich and the chicken/avocado salad. No avocado was on her salad. My Benedict was missing avocado also, the hollandaise was really watery, the bread was soggy upon arrival. The grits weren't seasoned at all. The cold brew I ordered-- which again, is something I try at every brunch place-- was really watery. Overall, the food felt like something I could've made at home. Do yourself a favor and make a trip down to Atlanta for brunch. read more

Nice place to get something different. This was my first time at first watch but it won't be my last. Great menu choices and children selections. Very nice vibe and atmosphere. Food was different and delicious. 3rd or fourth visit now, I love this place. Food is in ordinary, Keto friendly, super helpful staff.... read more

Hi, thank you for responding to me. The manager of First Watch at Buford had already accommodated us for our meal and I really appreciated it, it was kind gesture. I don't need any coupons or another free meal. So here are the complaints of my visit : 1. I am a frequent customer of first watch and always visited for lunch. But it's last Sunday, August 26th 2018, and the week before, August 19th 2018 we received terrible service. It took over 45 minutes to recieve our order and people who had came after me got their orders quicker. 2. I ordered an omelette with ham, bell peppers, and spinach. When I received this order I got an egg sandwich with ham and raw spinach. Here is the picture attach !!! You can clearly see the problem !!! Thank you for responding to me. Have a great day~ Julia read more

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

This place never lets me down I've been here a few times and I get something new every time and I haven't been let down. It was a Sunday and the brunch crowd was out we were sat promptly and waited shortly. I tried the special which was the cinnamon chip pancakes it was AMAZING read more

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

Our overall experience was ok, the potatoes were a bit undercooked (hard) and our other food came out very cold, we didn't want to complain but other than that the food was decent. We would come back again! read more

Can yall like ... stop making the potatoes on the verge of still being raw/undercooked. 1. Bc yall serve them that way naturally & 2. Since I know yall do this I specifically ask e v e r y time for my potatoes to be cooked crispy or well done and they always ... still... bring them to me undercooked or not how I ask. Every. Time. Never fails. Great, thanks. read more

Horrible communication in regards to wait times. 15 minutes past our quoted time showed us with "0 parties ahead," as we used the online service to get on the wait list. When I asked how much longer it would be, I was told we were #3 in line with no definitive answer. All I was told is that the kitchen was backed up. We were attempting to enjoy a nice brunch before an event we had to attend, but that obviously didn't workout for us. Poor management and probably a huge loss of potential sales. Really disappointing considering I enjoy the food here. read more

This place is very hard to get in on the weekend so we decided to make a weekday visit. The place was very clean and the music was at a conversational level. The service was excellent. The Million Dollar Bacon was a little bit spicy. The Farmhouse Skillet tasted a little off. But overall the food was pretty good. read more

We waited a while to try this new spot, and wished we would've waited a few more weeks when maybe some hype died down. The wait was an hour and food was so so. To be clear, I don't blame them for the wait. Anytime there is a new place opening people are excited to try it. I know they were working diligently to get people seated. The text/Yelp next in line feature they use was awesome. I just wish the food had been better. The decor and seating is inviting. Kid friendly. My 15 month old had no complaints lol. They do have lots of options including healthy and gluten free. I just really wasn't impressed, and I wanted to like it. The food was just ok. I got the traditional American breakfast. Nothing special. Eggs were bland. Waffles were too airy but hard- weird texture. Cheese grits pale in comparison to the Gouda grits at Reville Cafe in Sugar Hill. Our server was very very nice but didn't keep drinks full. I know they were busy. A lot of my friends potatoes were spilled on the floor by the food runner as she was serving. No big deal but she could've offered to bring more. So all in all it was just ok, maybe slightly less than. Not worth an hour wait. We will be continuing to patronize Reville Cafe Sugar Hill instead for our brunch plans. read more

Visited Charlotte store on grand opening, food was amazing & service was great. Owner was there and visited table multiple times. 3 thumbs up! Today in Buford, "Checked in" via "NoWait". Well, thats a joke, sat at home for 15-20 mins, drove 15 mins and still waited well over an hour and had to complain to be seated. Store is obviously understaffed and the staff who was there struggled to keep up. They did all they could do and seemed frustrated themselves. No manager or owner visible. Had to send (undercooked) scrambled eggs back. Come on folks, good service aint that hard. Great concept & amazing food but I don't see how they can survive without more leadership & supervision. I wont be back, too many other options of places that at least act like they care. read more

First time here. When I walked in I noticed the place was packed. I got seated after a few minutes and was greeted with a smile, I got some hot coffee and ordered my breakfast. When I got my breakfast it was "cold." Eggs Benedict shouldn't be cold. The only thing hot for breakfast was the bitter coffee. After I ordered the service was ok. Having to ask for a water multiple times shows the lack of concern for the customer. I've watched at least three groups stand at the hostess podium for several minutes and then walk out. I probably won't be back. read more

Unbelievable! Let's start there! Dawn was our waitress and brought us samples of their fresh juices! The kale blend was so fresh and cold pressed. I ordered the salmon on toast and my sister ordered the hash! Salmon was a tad dry but still enjoyable. read more

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Great food. Everything we've ordered has been enjoyable. And some folks the best diner coffee I've had in a very long time.

Food was great and so were the cocktails! Our server Vivian I believe, was nice as well! The wait was long and there was limited parking but that's something that I think they can't necessarily help, so I still give 5 stars. They sat people the best they could. We waited about an hour for Sunday brunch, but we didn't realize we could reserve a spot from online. Will do that next time! read more

Went for breakfast with my mother and it's a quiet cute place. The location is in a strip but the inside ambiance is relaxing. The French toast was tasty and the warm syrup was a nice touch. I would recommend as a breakfast place anything you want to skip the cereal. read more

While conveniently located next to my Son's Dentist's office this quaint Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch nook was a delightful escape to the waiting room. I enjoyed mouth watering "Million dollar bacon", along with fluffy buttermilk biscuits, and tastefully creamy turkey sausage gravy with order perfect over-easy eggs and yummy season roasted potatoes. Although a little pricey for a breakfast the atmosphere and perky waitress made it well worth it. #aJAXHIT !! read more

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