First Watch

With the weather sitting in that perfect sweet spot before the North Carolina summer heat takes…read moreover, I grabbed a seat outside and settled in with an Iced Vanilla Latte and one of Crema's famous Cragels filled with cream cheese. The latte was smooth, refreshing, and perfectly balanced--not overly sweet, just enough vanilla to complement the coffee. The Cragel was every bit as delicious as its reputation suggests: warm, chewy, flaky, and generously filled with cream cheese. A perfect coffee, a scrumptious Cragel, and ideal patio weather--what more could you ask for? This is exactly the kind of local gem that keeps me coming back.

Loved it. Went later in the day so there wasn't a big selection of pastries but the iced toasted…read morealmond latte was worth going for. Loved the coffee itself and the syrup put it over the top. Hard to find almond flavored syrup- will definitely go back. The cherry mocha wasn't as flavorful. A vanilla custard filled bun was shared with my friend and was tasty. It was not busy when we arrived, store was clean. Highly recommend for the coffee.

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Another coffee-themed display. Gives the place a bit of a rustic feel.

Thousand Hills Coffee

4.6(85 reviews)

3.4 mi

Easily one of my favorite coffee shops in the RTP. I come here way too often! But every time I go,…read moreI always get so much work done. And get along with the staff really well it's too. I never get tired of environment is the perfect combination of comfort and functionality and socialization

I recently visited my niece in Charlotte and Thousand Hills Coffee was on my list to go and now one…read moreof my favorite spots! The staff is so welcoming and genuinely friendly to our kiddos too ! The atmosphere is perfect for catching up on emails or relaxing with a coffee. My favorite wS the maple brown sugar latte which I had 3 times before my trip ended lol -- highly recommend!

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Side seating and working areas as well as access to outside seating, July 2024.

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Tous Les Jours

3.9(66 reviews)

0.3 mi

This location is located inside of H-Mart. When you walk into the store, go to the right, then take…read morea left at produce, and you'll see the sign, Authentic Bakery. It's a really cute section in the grocery store. The cafe is surrounded by delicious baked goods. On my way out I stopped at Tous Les Jours for the first time and ordered the Iced Pistachio Cloud Matcha Latte. This was the absolute best matcha drink I've ever had. It didn't take the baristas long to make my drink. They were friendly and quick. I'm not sure if this is still on the menu but I surely hope it's there when I make my way back next week.

This is the one inside HMart, which I never knew, but he the did when I said I was looking for a…read morecake. Take a left at the beginning of the produce section, and you go into a nice pretty niche of the store. Pretty long line for checkout, but the service was fast and friendly. Nice looking cake displays and good lighting. I ordered the two cakes in pics, a mocha roll cake, and a nice French bread. All super delicious. Only reason not 5 stars is that it's noir cheap. For those items it was 130 bucks.

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Milo’s Cafe

4.5(98 reviews)

2.6 mi

Great food, wonderful service. They need a bigger spot, too crowded for me…read more Dddfffgghhhjjjjkkkkkk lkjhfddfjkkjhjkj

Milos is a tiny cafe that is bustling on the weekend. Be prepared to take it to go out wait awhile…read morefor a seat during weekend breakfast and brunch. We ordered a latte, one iced and one hot and were very unimpressed. I wouldn't order their coffee again. However, the savory crepe and focaccia sandwich we ordered were hardy and delicious! Also, huge! We definitely won't be going back during the weekend to fight for a parking spot or place to sit, but might drop in during the week to see if it's less busy.

Front of seating area, Sept 2026.

Iced matcha latte and goat cheese toast

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The quiet before the rush hits on Saturday morning, Aug 2026.

Tiger Sugar - Cary

4.0(32 reviews)

0.3 mi

Always a positive experience with friendly employees and delicious drinks. There is a kiosk that…read moreyou can order from (needs to be on the kiosk if ordering popcorn chicken which I was). For some reason that item was not able to be ordered at the counter. I ordered it spicy and it was good but I wish it had fried basil in it. Love the mango sago drink and the signature drink. Atmosphere is casual with motivational artwork on the walls, many tiger or cat themed haha. Or Taiwan themed. The muscular cat statues at the register were amusing.

I stopped by Tiger Sugar expecting to satisfy a bubble tea craving, but surprisingly, the star of…read morethe visit ended up being the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken. Freshly fried and incredibly crispy, each bite had that perfect crunch while still staying juicy on the inside. I originally ordered it with the Original powder, which added a savory, well-balanced seasoning that paired beautifully with the chicken. While I was enjoying that, one of the staff members suggested I try the Classic Pepper and Plum powder as well. I'm glad they did. The Classic Pepper brought a bold, aromatic kick, while the Plum powder added a subtle sweet-and-tangy twist that made the flavor profile even more addictive. Both seasonings were excellent in their own way, and it's honestly hard to pick a favorite. Definitely coming back to explore more of the menu.

#1 most popular brown sugar boba milk!

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Simmer Coffee House

4.9(43 reviews)

4.4 mi

At one of the cutest and stylist coffee place ever!…read more The mocha was spot on here! Had the pleasure of meeting the owner Solo and he was very rad. I love the employees and the coffee here. I would highly recommend this place but I don't want yall to steal my fav coffee place!

It's rare for the real thing to live up to the perfectly staged photos used in advertisements - let…read morealone surpass them. This was one of those rare exceptions. But the appearance was only part of the story. The taste of the smoked salmon sandwich was on another level entirely. It was, without question, the best sandwich I've ever had, and I don't think I've had a better one in my life. The decaf latte extraction was incredible too. While the beans were not my favorite (it would be wonderful to consider some counter culture :)) - the extraction and ratio was great. At last, everyone was so friendly. Start to end a perfect experience. If this was near me, I would be a daily customer!

Seating area, May 2026.

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Fount Coffee + Kitchen

4.6(488 reviews)

4.4 mi

Banana bread oatmilk latte was . Cute display. Beautiful patio with plenty of seating out front…read more Friendly staff

Went to the Fount for breakfast because it was close my hotel. This must be one of the most popular…read morecoffee shops in the area because the line to the door or beyond the entire time I was there. I had the yogurt bowl and my customary black coffee. The yogurt was a large portion and was very good. Coffee was a little strong and bitter, probably designed to have additives rather than being drank black. Pairing with the yogurt made it taste a lot better though. Service was friendly and the prices were reasonable. It was a bit noisy inside, just because there were a lot of customers and everyone was talking. The store is clean and bright with a neat little riser on one side. My only complaint was that there were no refills. That's unusual for black, drip coffee.

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Greek salad with chicken

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Clean Eatz- Cary

3.2(37 reviews)

0.2 mi

I love to work out, and this place finally has good clean food that I know I'm not cheating my diet…read morefor. There's also really affordable take home meal preps, so you can take the effort out of eating healthy at home. The owner is yoked and a stud (I've only met him once, he's just dope af and obviously knows what he's doing). Enough of the crap, rip the bandaid off and start eating healthy. This place helps you feel good and has the best value you will find.

Please have someone besides young kids who don't know how to communicate with words anymore work…read morehere. Trying to understand how the pricing works and they have no clue. By protein is all they can say. I just want to feed my aging parents and have it delivered which it clearly states on the tag for each item. But if you ask, they don't deliver. HELP!

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Wake Oasis Coffee House

4.4(161 reviews)

2.7 mi

Back here after some years on a Sunday morning. Cashier struggled to understand a double espresso…read moreorder. No music, just the drumming hum of a machine in the front room. Pretty dead. At least I have relative peace in here, but it's nothing like the lively but mellow atmosphere from before.

I think people are just being nice with these reviews, honestly. I got the absolute worst coffee…read morehere today. I went for the signature ombre nitro. To be fair, they were out of nitro and asked if I wanted cold brew. They shouldn't have even bothered -- just say you're out -- because what I got was the equivalent of a coffee-flavored water. This tasted like an iced coffee you left in your hot car while at the beach. Horrible. They should be embarrassed to call this their "signature drink". And yes, it came without ice but still managed to be watered down.

Open mic. Thursdays. 7-10pm.

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Ice water for the thirsty. Walkers and cyclists stop by.

Turkish Coffee Lady

4.7(41 reviews)

4.5 mi

This place came highly recommended so I had to check it out. Arrived at around 9:30 AM, when I…read morewalked in the space is very small but they do have a lot of seating available outside. I was happy to see the pumpkin latte on the menu so of course I had to get that. I tried the Turkish bagel with cream cheese. I got their sugar-free almond cookie biscuit thing that they had in the front display. This place did not disappoint. I'm already looking forward to coming back because everything I ate was SO good!! I would highly recommend going!

Still 5 star. My son asked if I would like to go to coffee for my birthday. Of course I said yes…read moreand I knew the perfect place! He's not a coffee drinker so I knew he would appreciate the tea. I tried the Turkish bagel with mozzarella, it came with a side salad which I did not expect and it was delicious. My son had the tea and pistachio baklava. I'm going to say this is my favorite place in the area, and we drove 10 miles to get there! Worth it I got the pistachio latte again with an extra shot of espresso. Perfection!

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Adam S.

Elite 26

107

1 month ago

Another year, another birthday breakfast. This time it was my wife's birthday, and conveniently, I had a BOGO offer from First Watch sitting in my inbox. So, off we went earlier this week. I've been here a few times before, and this time I made one thing very clear to myself. No Benedict. I've just never had much luck with them here. The eggs have usually been way too runny for my liking, and yes, I know I can send them back. But then everyone else is eating, I'm sitting there waiting, getting hangry, and nobody needs that kind of energy at breakfast. So I played it safe and went with **The Works Omelet**, loaded with ham, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Being honest, it was... okay. Nothing was necessarily wrong with it, but nothing really stood out either. It was a pretty standard omelet experience. Sometimes basic is good. This time it was just basic. The potatoes on the side were probably the bigger disappointment. They definitely didn't seem particularly hot or fresh and were a little dry. My wife, the birthday girl, went with the **Power Wrap**, with egg whites, turkey, spinach, mushrooms and mozzarella. Presentation wasn't anything fancy, but hers came out fresh, hot and steaming, and she seemed happy with it. So that was a win. As for everything else, parking was easy, the staff was friendly, and we ended up sitting outside because the dining room was super cold. The BOGO definitely helped make the visit feel worthwhile. Without it, First Watch can get a little pricey for breakfast, especially when the food itself lands more in the "pretty good" category than the "can't wait to come back" category. All in all, a perfectly fine birthday breakfast outing. Nothing terrible, nothing amazing. Friendly service, easy parking, and most importantly, the birthday girl enjoyed her meal. Just my .02. read more

Leon C.

5 years ago

Our waitress, Christine was a wonderful person and made sure we had quality service. The food was also immaculate and I would kiss the chef if it were allowed and thank him personally. The food was better than I expected, and I already was hoping for something great. I could not have asked for a better waitress, thank you Christine. read more

Paula S.

9 years ago

This is a great place for breakfast! The food is plentiful and delicious. It is very loud though but not so loud you can't enjoy your own table conversation without shouting. The staff has been friendly the 3 times we've dined here. And the prices are very reasonable. read more

Annie V.

7 years ago

I came here with a group of people and the service was amazing from the start. I ordered the breakfast trio and the eggs and bacon tasted great. Our food all came out the same time which I appreicate. Price is reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. read more

Jagger B.

5 years ago

The best first watch location! The service here is amazing and the food is even better. I have loved coming here for years and will definitely continue. Jessica and Harrison are particularly terrific at proving a great dining experience. 10/10 recommend read more

Maria E.

4 years ago

everyone is always so welcoming when my family and i come. Food is always filling and delicious! Thank you to Christine, our wonderful server, Lauren and Jess for making sure everything was great for us. Will be coming back again! read more

Lauren J.

207

9 years ago

The food is good, but there is always a wait. I did enjoy my brunch here, but having to wait 30 mins for a 2 person table and then be half-served by our waitress was not the most enjoyable. read more

Talana W.

5 years ago

I had an excellent breakfast today with my daughter at First Watch in Cary. Christine, my waitress was a pure d light. The food was amazing. Please check them out if you are in the area read more

Ydnar D.

3 years ago

food was great and service was very good as the lady named Virginia was so welcoming and so polite, I would suggest asking for her section as youre breakfast will be a pleasant experience read more

Raine A.

7 years ago

We love love love First Watch! Prices are very fair, food is so yummy, and food tastes like it's decent quality. They have really excellent menu with lots of options! read more

Dood D.

5 years ago

It's awesome Really really really really really really really really good good good good good idk what to say is t marking me wright a long ass review read more

clara m.

4 years ago

This review is for Emma K. She was very helpful when helping us order, we had more people come and she was very flexible when bringing out our food! read more

Jose R.

8 years ago

This is probably my favorite place everything is good , the food its ready on time , delicious food and it's not too expensive, go and try.

Hannah M.

147

7 years ago

Came in with my dog and waited over 30 minutes and the waitress never came back with my drink or to take my order so I had to leave.

Marquis S.

8 years ago

Good food and great service. What more can I say? Oh I guess I have to say more to fill up the space.....very...very..good food.

Rachel P.

5 years ago

Suki was amazing! So fun and friendly and very quick with our orders. had a great time with great friends and AMAZING food!

Candy R.

9 years ago

Great breakfast with lots of choices. Very friendly staff. Would eat here more often, it's not close to where I live.

Omar S.

8 years ago

if you are a person of color, do not visit this location!!! they will not serve you! i learned the hard way!!!

Joseph M.

9 years ago

If they have the millionaire bacon - GET IT! Everything else I've had here is good, but get that bacon! read more

Savanna S.

4 years ago

Great service and great breakfast!! Our waitress Sydney was great and always responsive to our table!

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