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    3.6 (303 reviews)
    Closed 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.

    Avocado Toast
    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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    The food is always great. The service, not so much. We go there always expecting a great meal knowing the service will be terrible.

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    Brianna was absolutely wonderful! Impeccable service and extremely welcoming. Would definitely come back just for her!

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    Food was awful.Delivery was about 21/2 hours.They kept changing the delivery time.I think they prepared the food and it took 2 1/2 to get it

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    The trifecta meal here is pretty good. I would not recommend the cobb salad as there are not enough toppings on it.

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    Food was really good for a chain restaurant. Service passable, not great not bad. Would go again.

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    4.4(65 reviews)
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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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    4.4(208 reviews)
    7.7 mi
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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!

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    4.0(287 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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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.

    Good food, a bit pricey for the eggs Benedict and a side of sausage. Coffee was good and the server…read morewas nice, however the price was a surprise. There is no pricing on the menu and mine with a tip (20%) was $30.00.

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