Love this place! The food and staff are excellent. I love that they will bring a pot of coffee to your table. They also get bonus points for their dog friendly patio. They always make a huge fuss over my puppy and bring her treats and water. read more

Oh what an awesome brunch place in the Cary area! First watch is right next to publix. Our GPS struggled finding it. We split the lemon ricotta pancakes. See my picture! They are massive!!! Easily could be split 4 ways. My husband had the elevated egg sandwich as is and it was seriously wonderful. The brioche bun was delicious and arugula added to a harty sandwich was so refreshing! I look forward to coming back and diving into their HUGE menu read more

First Watch - Lemon ricotta pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

[[Just a side note first: At the time I'm writing this, Google Maps places the location of the restaurant on top of an apartment north of it's location. First Watch is located in the Publix shopping center across the parking lot from the other restaurants. I sent in an edit request, so maybe the marker's location will be fixed soon]] When my wife and I first walked in the place for breakfast, I was immediately struck by the modern look of the place. But alas, my next realization was that the seats closer to the front are placed so that you would sit right beside other people. Sure enough, we were seated so that I was sitting at a long booth with a stranger within arm's reach. This other woman was closer to me than my own wife who sat in a chair across the table from me. The voices of the people beside me, mixed with that of the others nearby, were so loud in my ears that it made it difficult for my wife and I to cary on with a regular conversation. Something I noticed about the prices is that while this is rated as one $ here on Yelp (denoting a price under $10) both our meals were over that. We decided to come here because we didn't want to spend over $30 on breakfast, which we ended up doing. (It has since changed to $$ since I posted my review.) Though the waiter was nice and not offensive in any way, he never smiled. My wife originally thought he was mean before deciding that he was just new to serving, since the place opened not too long ago. I thought he was nice, but he looked so serious! Maybe he was just being "professional", but the place isn't THAT classy. We ordered Millionaire's Bacon, which is candied bacon like you'd now get at Bob Evans, except it costs a dollar more, you get one less piece, and they put black pepper and maple syrup on top of the already sweetened bacon. It was good, but not really worth the price, given that we could get the same sort of thing elsewhere in a better atmosphere for cheaper. My meal was the "The Works" omlette, which came with potatoes (or a salad) and thick toast that was already buttered for me. What if I didn't want butter? The omlette is described on the menu as having "ham, bacon, sausage, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions and tomatoes with Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Topped with all-natural sour cream." Sounded exciting to me. Well, the inside was barely filled with those ingredients, leaving me to feel that the $10.99 they charged me was way too much. The bits of meat and mushroom that were in there did taste good though.... My wife had ordered the Smoked Salmon Benedict, described thusly: "Two poached cage-free eggs atop toasted ciabatta piled high with Wild Alaska Smoked Sockeye Salmon, red onion and vine-ripened tomato and covered with hollandaise. Served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens." We forgot to tell the waiter that she doesn't like hollandaise sause, so when her eggs came drenched in the stuff, she couldn't eat them. That was our fault, of course. The salmon was a very thin pink slice that didn't look cooked, had a tough texture, and didn't taste like much of anything. Also, when we had placed the order, she was asked if she wanted salad or potatoes with it; she wanted the salad but got just the mixed greens that came with the meal anyway. She ended up picking at her meal and eating the bacon, looking much like she was disappointed in her food. This cost us $12.99. When we went to the front counter to pay, we were asked (by the manager?) if everything was okay. Being the sort of non-confrontational person that I am, and not wanting to depress my wife further, I just smiled and said "Yeah!" I know, I'm a pansy. Overall (if you're still reading this long review), it was a place that showed promise, but the seating arrangements were terrible and the food was overpriced. You should know the food is overpriced when they don't show the prices on their website. I see no reason to go back. My wife had wanted to go to IHOP (our usual jam), but I encouraged her to try something new. So I then had to cheer her up by taking her to Goodberry's and then Walmart afterward. read more

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Fresh foods, beautiful colors, great coffee, excellent service, pleasant atmosphere. What more could you ask for? read more

First Watch - My husband enjoyed the well seasoned Crab Cakes Benedict after the delicious Million Dollar Bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Great experience! Christine was my waitress and we got great service. 10/10 recommend and would come back!

The wait is a false wait because they don't understand how to clean tables fast enough or have a bus boy. They quoted 15 minutes and it was 32 minutes. I have been here 5 times and I'm not impressed, teach your servers to pour the first cup of coffee and H2O. And your hostess say hello verses putting your hand out for my ticket before addressing the guess. This team, manager and the owner walking around need etiquette training. Food ok, Briggs's much tastier or IHOP . Me and my friend had breakfast yesterday and avocado toast great but, other food mediocre due to food not being hot. The service could've better if, server check back to see if, anything needed. read more

The food was excellent, and so was Courtney! Great after-workout breakfast and was a reasonable wait.

Previously rated this little country gem 5 stars. Love the vibe. Unfortunately, during the busy weekends, I have to give the place 4 stars. Why? - Currently has a 95 sanitation rating. Please get the dishwasher under control. - Used the call ahead waiting list. We thought that was nice. Waiting list originally was 1-10 minutes wait time. We used the call/text ahead feature and still waited 7 minutes. Not sure it saved time but might some other time. - Service is nice but sllllloooooooow at 12:30 pm on a Saturday. You'd think they'd want to turnover tables a lot quicker, right? Hey, it's still a 4 Star joint with coffee carafes for your endless pouring pleasure and unusual menu items with a healthy twist. Thanks! Hope you enjoy it. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The food was amazing! I got the million dollar harvest hash and so did my mom, and our server Emily was amazing and took great care of us. 12/10 read more

Holy moly this place is great! The best breakfast I've had in awhile and I'm still in awe! Accidentally bypassed this place while in route to another breakfast spot. When I realized that traffic was a nightmare, I did a quick u-turn and was about to go to a fast-food spot and grab a breakfast sandwich. Needless to say, that u-turn was the best turn of the day because I saw this location and did a beeline. The service was great. It was pretty crowded but my wait time wasn't long at all. Their menu options are expansive and includes lunch and breakfast items. While I would have loved to try everything on the menu, my stomach nor wallet would agree to it! I ordered the traditional breakfast of eggs, toast, turkey sausage, and breakfast potatoes. "Wow" is the best word to describe the food. It was a good amount and everything was cooked to perfection. My server placed my order just right. The toast and the strawberry preservative was phenomenal! If you're wanting some great breakfast food with a friendly bunch, check this place out! read more

First Watch - Eggs, turkey sausage, breakfast potatoes, and toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Been there twice to eat, and staff was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious! read more

First Watch - Morning meditation... this drink was a great way to start the day. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The lemon ricotta pancakes were delicious! They were light and airy and the lemon sauce had the perfect balance of sweet and sour. Honestly probably the best pancakes I've ever had, would definitely recommend if you are in the area. The restaurant was very busy on a Saturday morning, but I checked in on the yelp waitlist before I left home so by the time I got there our table was ready. My friend enjoyed her meal as well. read more

First Watch - Lemon ricotta pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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The food is good, but avoid the outdoor seating. When I went, there were ants on most of the tables.

I get it, the whole social distancing thing is creating challenges to the way businesses take care of their clients, and suffice to say I hate it. But not as much as I hate, burnt potatoes, burnt roasted tomatoes, burnt onions, and burnt bacon under an almost hard fried ( I asked for over easy/ RUNNY) eggs. I have gone to several of these locations and never and I mean NEVER in the last two years or the twenty or so times I've gone, has my food ever come back like this. I won't stop coming because I know better but I truly hope that the next time I go, my food is up to par. Shame on the kitchen manager for allowing this plate to even leave the kitchen...(I also didn't get my toast for one of my orders. ***UPDATE*** First off, Thank You Jennifer for seeing my post and responding. My wife was a little harder to sell in a return but she gave in on Sunday and we went for our return visit armed with the Brunch Bucks card. The pics don't lie and suffice to say, my expectations were fully met and once again. FIRST WATCH is restored as our Saturday Sunday brunch destination. I didn't get anyone's name as the people that helped weren't wearing any visible name tags but they were efficient and pleasant on my pick up. Thank You again for making my return visit amazing... read more

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While I don't particularly enjoy breakfast foods, I will admit that First Watch's menu selection had me salivating. As with most brunch places, this place gets packed especially on the weekends, so make sure that your whole party is present when waiting to be seated. The atmosphere indoors is lively, with cute wooden decors. Despite being busy, the service was not lacking at all. The food came out surprisingly quick. Onto the food! I ordered the BLT Eggs Benedict mostly due to my affinity for all things with avocado. The Eggs Benedict usually come with veggies on the side, but you can opt to switch them out for seasoned potatoes for no extra cost. The Eggs Benedict was a little bit difficult for me to eat, but delicious nonetheless. It's served on a piece of ciabatta bread, with two poached eggs and the topping combination of your choice (mine was BLT). The eggs were poached nicely with the perfect soft yolk. The potatoes were tasty as well, although I would've preferred a bit more seasoning. All in all, I would say my first experience at First Watch was a pleasant one. I don't know if I'll come back just because I rarely ever wake up in time for brunch but I'll definitely be recommending it to my friends for all their "brunching" needs! read more

First Watch - BLT Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Food was great and service was awesome! We stopped by on a Sunday morning after a walk at the park. And because of that I swallowed the food before I realized I didn't take any pics. But trust me when I say it's good. read more

Yummy breakfast fare that is always fresh and accompanied by great service. I'm a creature of habit (or maybe I'm scared to venture out and try new things!) so I always end up ordering the delicious Farmhouse hash, which I highly recommend. My brother got the Chickichanga once and he said it was stellar as well. Like its sister location on Glenwood, this place gets crowded on weekends so be warned! Ultimately, the crowds are worth it since the food and coffee is always on point. read more

I would definitely come back to First Watch. The food is always delicious and we had the great fortune of having Monet as our server. She knew the menu well and gave us great options. The service has never been better and it's always good! read more

Food was great and Jordan was fast and efficient!!! Recommend First Watch in Bradford Square.

Every time I go to First Watch, I fall in love all over again! I know this sounds cheesy but First Watch is my go-to breakfast place. Depending on the day and time there could be a wait but it's WORTH THE WAIT! read more

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Went here for brunch. Make sure you get on the wait-list before you get there, weekend wait times are pretty long. Great food. Very clean ingredients. Good ambience. read more

Excellent restraunt with friendly staff. Love the atmosphere and the food is delicious. The kale juice drink is yummy. Recommend to get on the waiting list on Yelp before heading to the restraunt so the waiting time won't be too long. Will return if visit yhe area again! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Came for breakfast with the hubbs and i got Barbacoa Benedict and he got the ham gruyere omelette. The atmosphere is good, kinda loudish but a good choice if youve got kids. My benedict really didnt seem like a benedict and would not get again. The beef on top replaces the traditional ham which was very salty and you could not even taste the hollandaise. :( overall the egg was good and adding avocado with a side salad was a nice touch. Hubbs got a pretty plain omelette but loaded with good portion of ham and said his only complaint was there was no customizable choices. :-/ he did like substitution of side salad for potatoes but you have to remember to ask for it as its not standard. We really liked the fact that they leave a pitcher of coffee on the table too ($2.80 each!) Id give this place another shot but would try something different next time. Total bill was $28.64.. read more

First Watch - A bit much for two but its our day off together! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Finally made it for breakfast. Since it was early during the weekday seating and service was fast. Since I'm an avocado lover and they offer that as a topping to most dishes I knew I would love the food. I like that they have a patio seating. The menu has good selection including the kids menu. I am a fan of restaurants who change their menu based on the seasons. I decided to try the chickichanga- Whipped eggs with spicy all-natural white-meat chicken, chorizo sausage, green chilies, Cheddar and Monterey Jack, onions and avocado rolled in a flour tortilla. Topped with Vera Cruz sauce and sour cream. Served with fresh fruit and fresh, seasoned potatoes. I enjoyed the dish since it wasn't too spicy but flavorful. My daughter ordered from the kids menu however the portions were big. She was a happy girl with her 1/2 waffle with turkey sausage. It's a nice spot for a quick breakfast, quick service (weekday) and attentive staff. read more

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Big thanks to First Watch for a wonderful breakfast! Service was fast and friendly. Food was hot and delicious. I will definitely eat there again!! read more

Love this place, great friendly staff. Food is unbelievably good and not expensive. They have seasonal menus that always has something great. read more

First Watch - Short ribs Benedict, just amazing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Amazing food! It was so good! I highly recommend the chickichanga. So many flavors combined to make a great culinary experience. You get a full pot of coffee for your table and they have flavored creamers. There was a wait to get in on a Sunday morning, but it was well worth it. read more

First Watch - Chickichanga - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I love brunch, and I love brunching on Sunday's. It was my second time coming here on a late Sunday morning, and I'll definitely be back again. I conveniently used Yelp to get on the waitlist while I was on my way, and the app was very accurate on wait times and how many parties were in front of mine. They also have free coffee in the waiting area! Drinks: Their cold brew is OK, and I didn't order the house coffee again the second time. My biggest complaint is that they bring the water out (in what looks like a recycled glass milk jug) with no ice, and the cups for water are unreasonably small. Our waiter only gave us one jug of water for a party of 4 during peak hours of brunch, and let's just say we were all eyeing him down for a refill towards the end of our meal. Slower service can be expected during the busiest hours, but small jugs of water...in small cups...with no ice...just doesn't seem to help the situation. However, one jug for a party of two was perfectly fine during my last visit. Food: Eggcellent!! The Florentine Egg Benedict was simply delicious with a perfectly poached egg. The egg benedicts are also a dollar or two cheaper than most brunch spots in the area! The Elevated Egg Sandwich was SO good, and I loved that I could order it on whole grain toast instead of the brioche bun. My favorite is the potatoes, extremely flavorful with a lot of onion to taste (however it was too much flavor for my BF, so be aware). If only they served Bloody Mary's and Mimosas... read more

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Great food and service. Waitress was very professional and the other staff always made sure to ask of you need anything else. read more

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Had an unpleasant visit. Egg Benedict wasn't prepared properly, hard boiled yoke. Told the manager and then they gave my running poached eggs on the side, and told me they replaced the eggs, instead of remaking my eggs Benedict the right way. Manger then told me I ate 75% on my eggs Benedict, when I didn't even finish one of the hard boiled eggs. This is actually the second time they screwed up the order and handled the same way. Very disappointed in the way this was handled.... If you had rotten tomatoes in your salad, would you bring a side of tomatoes and have the customer pick out and replace all the tomatoes...? First watch would. read more

This will still be my favorite place however today something to point out. I'd advice to check your to go orders and ensure you're not over charged. I would've probably not written if the employees would've acted more customer experience oriented. In their defense, two of them seem young. The third that I believe is a supervisor, that never apologized. I placed an order over the phone, for two menu items. The hostess handed me my order and when I checked the bag, there was an item missing. I inquired about it and menu clearly said item was included. She acknowledged and requested for the item to be fetched from kitchen. I got the item in the bag and she handed me copy to sign. When I signed, I flipped over the receipt and I was being charged for the item! She said that as hostess they don't really look. That was disappointing and their apology was towards the computer screen and not me. I feel they just need more training on customer service but I love it there so I'm not going to stop coming in. read more

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This is probably my favorite Breakfast/Brunch place. The service is very good and food is delicious and flavorful. Lot of choices on their menu items and staff is friendly and help in making menu choices. Overall a great experience.. read more

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Food is good. Service is horrible! Raleigh and Wake Forest locations are much better at both food and service. read more

I had a great time visiting especially with Monet's help! What a great experience!!

first there with family from out of town. The food and service was impeccable, never left a review but the server named Monet was exceptional. That's now my go to spot. read more

First Watch is hands down my favorite place to eat breakfast. Every time I come I try to get something new so that I could try a little bit of everything. Not once have I been disappointed. I love to start with the morning meditation juice. For my meal I've tried a variety of different things during my several meals here. Some of the things that I've tried include the hash bowls, the turkey sausage biscuits and gravy, salmon Benedict, etc. I would highly suggest anyone to come you can't go wrong! read more

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The place was very busy and it is impacting the quality of the food. I ordered eggs benedict but the hollandaise sauce which makes or breaks this dish was very runny and without body or flavor. My daughter said the pancakes were great with melting chocolate chips at perfect temperature. The potatoes on the side were overseasoned. read more

Very long wait but it's better when you use the no wait app that is now a part of Yelp. All I ask is to make it easier to see what wait lists you are a part of. Also (this is directed at Yelp) if you miss your time or have to reschedule make it easier to do so. First watch is amazing and has lots of options. read more

Courtney was an amazing server and was very helpful with making recommendations. Highly recommend asking for her if you stop by and try the the Morning Meditation Juice! read more

Tried them again and it was so yummy! The omelette also came with a cup of fruit (grapes, honeydew melon, and pineapple). It was all filling and very pretty. read more

First Watch - Tri-Athlete Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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