Let me start with the good stuff: the wait staff at First Watch Cedar Park deserves a standing ovation. These folks are the real MVPs--attentive, friendly, and genuinely caring. You feel taken care of from the moment you sit down. Now, about sitting down: this place is popular. Like, really popular. If you're hoping for an intimate conversation about your feelings, you might want to snag a table outside. Inside, it's lively enough that you'll be reading lips more than listening. But hey, the outdoor seating is lovely, so problem solved! Here's where things get a little greasy--literally. First Watch proudly markets itself as a champion of fresh, whole ingredients and quality cooking. I've been a fan for exactly that reason. But on my most recent visit, something was... off. The food had this noticeably greasier quality, and I'm pretty confident they switched to a cheaper cooking oil (canola or similar vegetable oil, if I had to guess). For context: certain oils don't agree with me--they trigger migraines and general unwellness. And sure enough, within hours, I was both nauseous and nursing a headache. Not exactly the "fresh start" First Watch promises. Everything else was solid, but I can't give five stars when a restaurant's practice doesn't match its principles. If you're sensitive to oils or generally avoid the cheaper varieties, proceed with caution or ask about their current cooking oil before ordering anything fried or sautéed. Still love the concept--just hoping they get back to their roots (and better oils).​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

I started going to First Watch in Georgetown, but a lot of times, it was so packed. I have gone to this location in Cedar Park, and think they are better! Gone a few times..at different times. Of course the weekend mornings are the busiest! But, even at their busiest, the staff is always pleasant and attentive. I have gone a couple times with my husband, who is very picky on breakfast food. But, got him to venture out and even try the Italian omelet, which he loved. Both of us LOVE their potatoes! I love their chicken sausage (*get a side of it if your meal does not come with it). But, today, went on weekday morning by myself and even around almost 11am, it was pretty packed. I sat on the counter, and had great service! Got my coffee right away. (*strange, they don't put a spoon in the main set up. Had to ask for one...and was a large spoon...for coffee). Decided to try one of their NEW breakfast items (*and asked server, and she said it was good), was the Chimichurri Steak and Eggs hash! OMG...soo good! Comes with steak, eggs (*how you like it...I did scrambled), peppers, onions, spinach, feta, garlic aioli and chimichurri sauce! Soo much great flavors! I don't know if this only be "seasonal", but hope they add to menu. Thank you again for great food and great service! Will be back! read more

First Watch - Chimmichurri Steak and Eggs Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

I seriously cannot say enough good things about First Watch. Every single time we come into Texas this is literally the first place we come for brunch and it never ever disappoints. This visit I ordered the BLT Benedict which our waitress Preslea recommended and it was unreal. The bacon had the perfect crunch not too chewy not overdone and added so much flavor. The eggs were cooked perfectly and everything paired so well together. The salad on the side was super fresh and the grape vinaigrette was honestly perfect flavorful but not overpowering at all which I really appreciated. I also got the Kale Tonic and it was amazing. Not too sweet not bitter just super clean and refreshing which is hard to do with green drinks sometimes. It paired perfectly with the meal and felt like a great balance with all the food. Preslea was incredible. She was super sweet friendly and very on top of everything. Drinks were always refilled without us having to ask she checked in multiple times to make sure the food was good and you could tell she genuinely cared about us having a great experience. Service like that really makes a difference. This is hands down my favorite brunch spot. The skillet hashes are always phenomenal packed with flavor and cooked perfectly every time. The omelets never miss and are always loaded and filling. The coffee and drinks are consistently great no matter what you order. And the number one item of all time will always be the Million Dollar Bacon. Always and forever my favorite. I have literally tried to recreate it at home and nothing even comes close. Could not recommend this place more. It is a must every single time we are in town. read more

Location Cedar Hill- just off main highway Parking Large open lot Atmosphere Clean, friendly, country decor Service Friendly and immediate-brought a carafe of water and coffee pot! Menu Seasonal offerings, breakfast, lunch items. Very healthy options-smoothies, salads, ect. We had the works omelette-loaded with everything! A dollop of sour cream topped it off with a nice side salad and artesian buttered toast. A side cup of preserves for the toast was wonderful. I wish I had asked the customer beside us what they ordered-looked like eggs covered with arugula, bacon and cup of fruit. Everything here is just so good!! Summary When we travel and see a First watch nearby-its a must for breakfast! Great menu, outstanding service-love this place! read more

First Watch - Wall menu 11/25 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Can someone please explain why it takes so long for food to hit the table? There were maybe 20 people in the restaurant, yet we still waited what felt like forever. That said.....worth it. The new Elote Breakfast Burrito? Absolute flavor explosion. Every bite was loaded with bold, savory goodness that made the wait disappear. My beautiful wife went with the Steel Cut Oatmeal (I know, oatmeal?), and dang it if that wasn't amazing too-rich, hearty, and perfectly prepared. Our waitress was super friendly and took great care of us, which definitely helped the mood. Overall, it was a great experience once the food finally arrived. Just be ready to wait... but trust me, the food delivers. read more

First Watch - Trying to decide what I want? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Went on a Friday around 10-11 and it was still packed! The service and hospitality was A+. One issue I have with popular eateries is the food comes out slow and cold. That was not the case here. My food came out in a descent time and it was HOT! The coffee was fresh and while the cost of everything is rising for 2 meals we didn't break the bank. I love the new seasonal menus of carne asada tacos and different juices. The one thing I always enjoy at First watch are the potatoes...I cold order them solo as my meal. Perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection. read more

First Watch - Chickichanga - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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I had the Tangerine Dream drink... wow! It's like a creamsicle!! So yummy!!! Then I ordered the cheesecake holey donuts with Nutella... so yummy! And for the main dish I had the half havarty and chicken chop salad. That was perfect with gluten free toast! ;) my waitress Kensley was awesome ! Definitely worth coming for early brunch!! :) read more

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If you're looking for a healthier breakfast and lunch choice, this is a good place to come. There's lots of open seating inside along with a few tables outside. There is music playing overhead, but the acoustics make it hard to hear with all the conversations going on. You can get their multigrain pancakes, waffles or French toast and I like the fact that they do offer pure maple syrup, but it is an added cost. We skipped the coffee and got here closer to lunchtime, but still went with the traditional breakfasts. The pancake is large and fluffy, but my ham steak was thin and tough. Overall, it's a decent breakfast for the money and many of the ingredients are fresh. When it's time to settle up, you can pay at the table with a QR code or check out the traditional way where the tip screen will be waiting. read more

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This is the closest First Watch near me and I've been here many times. So my rating is based on past experience plus today. Usually this location is on top of seating and service but today was a long wait even though we checked in online ahead of time. We had a great server, however my food came out cold and a portion of my friend's did as well. This is a hit or miss thing at this particular location. I LOVE First Watch's food! This location gets it right about 65% of the time. They're always busy and buzzing with chatter from guests. I really appreciated the Manager going out of her way to address our issue and apologize for the inconvenience. I can say that they definitely will always make things right when they miss the mark. read more

My wife had an early medical appointment and afterwards we were hungry for breakfast. Yelp said First Watch was just 4 minutes away and we saw it had good reviews so we went there. Good call! Excellent, prompt and polite service. Our breakfast was outstanding. My wife got the waffle trifecta (waffle, 2 eggs, bacon) and I got the blueberry pancakes trifecta. I had delicious fresh squeezed oj and my wife had a refreshing non alcohol lemonade drink called the Blazing Dragon. The coffee was really good. We payed extra for 100% maple syrup which was worth it in an individual glass bottle. Our breakfast also came w delicious blueberry syrup. Really fine breakfast! We left happy. Oh, the layout is really nice, lots of space and natural light. And an outdoor space too. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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The food here is consistently good. And the service is wonderful too! We have tried quite a few things on the menu and have not been disappointed (other than the potatoes being a tad bit too salty for my liking). This is a pretty popular location with long wait times so be sure to get on the waitlist online. Great brunch & lunch options! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

I love eating here. It's so nice and the staff are super polite and friendly. It's very professional - and yummy! Sade, Mattie and Keelan are amazing ! read more

I really wanted to enjoy this visit, especially since I've had great experiences at another location in a different state. I brought my partner here hoping for the same quality, but unfortunately our meal fell short in several ways. We ordered two Tri-Fecta plates with the chicken apple sausage patties, and almost every item had an issue. I had asked for over-easy eggs, but they came out closer to medium. When I got to the plain pancakes, I noticed some slight discoloration that reminded me of mold, which made me stop eating them altogether. Both my partner's chicken sausage patties and Belgian waffle were lukewarm. By the time our server came back around, we had already finished a majority of the food and didn't want to disrupt the flow of service, so we didn't say anything in the moment. Overall, I was disappointed, especially given the great experience I've had at another location. Hopefully this review can call to attention the quality of food to be served even if the place is busy. read more

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Just popped in for a quick breakfast. The breakfast was so good I forgot to take pictures. Sierra provided amazing service. I will stop by again when in town. Thank you Sierra! read more

Last week, I came here for a late breakfast with a companion to try the summer menu. Just like any other visit to this location, upon arrival, there was a 20 to 30 minute wait for a table. Blueberry Lemon Cornbread This dish is not like the typical Southern Buttermilk Cornbread. It's lighter, more cake-like but not too sweet. Cornbread purists will most likely hate it because of the addition of berries and the tart lightly whipped lemon butter. This cornbread appears to be more flour than cornmeal as it has a lighter texture than a standard cornbread. This is a dish that can serve as a breakfast side/main or as a dessert. Carnitas Breakfast Quesadilla These carnitas quesadillas have layers of flavor stuffed with slow-cooked pork infused with Mexican spices and citrus and fluffy eggs in between large crispy cheese-crusted wheat tortilla shells. Although the ingredients of this dish tend to skew 'heavy', dish is fairly light as there is more egg in the quesadillas than anything else. However, the highlight of this dish for me is that it is protein-packed, which will certainly fuel you throughout the day. The black beans that accompanied this dish lacked flavor and were a bit of a letdown for me. Spiked Watermelon Wake up Everyone loves a cocktail that is crisp, refreshing, and oh-so-delicious. Watermelon mint and a splash of vodka is like that friend you're always happy to see. It brings good vibes to an occasion. The best part of sipping this cocktail? It delivers a light fruity flavor without that overpowering syrupy after-taste from cocktail recipes made with high-sugar mixes. It should be noted that this cocktail is pre-made. Therefore, additions of sprits can't be added to this beverage (for those of us who like extra shots). Overall, this new summer menu is worth a visit to your nearest First Watch location! read more

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I am a big fan of First Watch, but this particular location didn't quite live up to the experience I'm used to. The energy at pickup was unwelcoming, and the food was very mid -- especially the bread, which was hard. I've had much better experiences at the Georgetown location. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

We ate here this morning and it was delicious! I had the breakfast tacos, they were super flavorful with fresh avocado and pico de gallo that just hit the spot! My husband had the farmhouse hash that was out of this world. The potatoes were perfectly seasoned and delicious. The kids had their chocolate chip pancakes and I was surprised at how large it was, super thick, but very fluffy and light. We will definitely be coming back. Also Jayden (I believe that was her name) took very good care of us. Thanks again read more

Really underwhelming experience. I had avoided going here because I LOVE a breakfast place up the road, but my guest wanted to try First Watch as she's been to another location before. Their online waitlist option was probably the best part of the experience. While our waitress was nice, she managed to spill an entire bloody mary on my guest's leg and brand new designer, cloth shoes. While I totally understand accidents happen - I'm flabbergasted that nothing was done to rectify the situation. We should've gotten up to leave - but we were in shock. We ordered, and were later served the coldest breakfast plates I've ever had. I had the classic benedict - the hollandaise was okay, but the ham was cold, as were the eggs (how?!). My guest ordered the hash and while some of the flavors were good, it was all cold. The space itself is pretty lackluster, too. Overall a very, very disappointing and underwhelming experience. I would suggest going up the road to another breakfast spot that never misses. read more

First Watch - Tomato stained Cole Haan shoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Went here on a non-busy Friday. Service was excellent! The ambiance was great, buuuuuuut the food was mid. Lack luster. The potatoes were COLD . The eggs were nothing special. It just was not what I was expecting at all. The French toast was also not sweet or anything special. I love breakfast diners, and I'm usually pretty nice with my reviews, I just needed more from a nice restaurant that I've heard good things about. read more

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Good was definitely sub par. Toast was obviously sitting for a woke . Cheese was on top of the omelet and vegetables were hard and not sautéed. Eggs in the omelet were overcooked. Potatoes were greasy. With so many things done poorly, no sense sending the items wrong back . I know it's usually busy, it's probably due to the location. It can't be for the food. The coffee was the highlight of the meal. It was hot. read more

Excellent food and even better service! I love coming here, it's great food, a great atmosphere, and caring servers and staff. Carter always goes above and behind to make sure his customers are taken care of read more

Busy Saturday morning, parking overflow to the rear of the property. We Used the app and drove in to cedar Park. Checked in with the Host 10-15min wait suggested. - 30 minutes later we question the situation and told we did not get checked in by the host and would be next. Table service - a nice young man was our waiter - obviously new and did not know the menu - we pointed out our order items on the menu. Drinks came quickly. 20 minutes passed and the food arrived - cold eggs were disappointing. Strawberries were missing. Noise level - very high. Having a conversation or ordering is difficult. It is this location the building is an open box. Management remains the core problem with this location. Pro tip: Don't go here. Try the location further south - while crowded the food and service is good, hot and on time. Don't trust the app - ensure you get a checkin message. There are many other choices locally. read more

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Great breakfast!!! Sometimes a longer wait time to be seated. They have good service.

The service was great and the wait was fast but I noticed as it got later there was a line to get in. Seems like you should have a reservation to avoid waiting outside. There were lots of good options to choose from and a small selection of gluten free items. My eggs Benedict was absolutely delicious! They have fresh squeezed orange juice and it was so good. No specialty orange juice. It's also very very loud and they don't have anything to absorb the sound so I didn't like that part so much. Overall very good! read more

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Food and service were good but I was so extremely disturbed by our waitress. This place is very "woke" when it comes to their staff at all locations. Which I have no problems with as long as the staff is respectful and provides good service. But our particular waitress displayed their armpit hair openly and publicly, which I could deal with, to each their own. But her body odor was profound. It made it very difficult to eat when she came by our table. My wife and I both had to face away to avoid making a face about her smell. She was very polite and nice but her smell is something that crosses the line in a restaurant in my opinion because at that point it does affect the consumers/guests. read more

A great spot to grab breakfast or brunch. They have your typical crowd pleasing staples but also have some good more unique options. They just came out with their summer menu which looked delicious. My husband ordered their spicy pepper hash off the summer menu and I chose a Mediterranean style. All were delicious. The staff was very kind and our waitress was present enough but not overwhelming. Good experience! read more

First Watch - Inside seating space - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

I love First Watch. The food is so delicious. This is a new location for me. It was Sunday and they were banging. We had to put our name on the list, took about 45 minutes to be seated. And it was well worth it. The food was on point, the service was fabulous. Actually our waitress Kori, was funny. She got our humor, and we played it up. Didn't realize it was 2:45 and they close at 2:30, so we hurried up and finished. Let's talk about the food. I got the BLTE sandwich. The bacon was crisp and flavorful. Lettuce was crunchy and crisp, tomato was juicy and the fried egg was perfectly well done. The bread was really good too. I don't remember what type of bread, but it wasn't plan white bread. Whole meal was outstanding. Also got the Morning Glory drink. Which came in this cute bottle and glass. So adorable. First Watch is my go to breakfast and brunch spot. Parking lot is shared with Hopdoddy and it's a decent size. Parking in front and on the sides of both places. read more

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Don't bother using the wait in line feature online. You get put at the back of the line when you arrive and check in with the hostess.

Sakina served us fabulously on my celebrated day of birth. She was engaging, attentive and delivered service with a smile.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this (chain) restaurant! When out for breakfast or lunch somewhere new I search for it! CONSISTENTLY delicious AND INCREDIBLE wait staff. I've been to MANY locations... Always check out the specials... but my GO TO is AM Superfood Bowl (chia pudding with granola & fruit) and pancakes. They make their own syrup! NO HFCS! read more

First Watch - Al Pastor Hash special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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***Service*** The service was decent, everyone seemed like they were in a hurry I don't like that feeling. This was my first time here and I would've appreciate less rushed service. ***Food*** The food was real regular. Kind of bland, not special at all but cooked well. I'd come here again if someone else wanted to go but I wouldn't choose this place on my own. ***Ambiance*** Very busy, very loud during my visit, very casual. ***Bottomline*** I like that that have meat options (pork, turkey, chicken), not a bad spot but you wouldn't be missing anything if you went somewhere else. read more

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Customer Service! Hanndicapped with me ! Rude hostess, generally lackadaisical smattitudes!

Ok so the food is good, it is pretty good. The service is bad, like very bad. The wait is also too long for what the food is. The waiters are really inhospitable and look so miserable. This makes me think the management of First Watch must treat them really bad. Man, Cedar Park is just starved for any sit down breakfast/brunch places. They said 30-45 min wait, it was more an hour wait. I had the veggie pesto sandwich with mushrooms and zucchini. It was really good! The menu says it comes with either salad or soup but when i asked what the soup was, the waiter was so confused and honestly couldn't even answer me. It was weird. They also don't have matcha or dairy free milk (i believe). Overall food was better than I thought. Drinks/beverage items were worse than I thought. Service was really bad. Prices were decent. My recommendation: i would order for Pick up/To go next time and just bypass the awkwardness of the experience! read more

I must confess that this is not the first time I have been served dirty kale here, but this is the last straw, besides the fact that it took them a long time to bring a sandwich and a salad to my table, the salad was dirty. Be careful when ordering greens in your meal, it could make you sick. read more

First Watch - Be careful when ordering greens in your meal, it could make you sick. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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I've been to this First Watch several times. When it's busy, it can be somewhat noisy but I've don't recall this being interruptive. Food choices are varied and generally tasty. My one on-going criticism is that food is routinely not hot, room temp at best. I don't remember if I've sent food back to heat it up, I know I've told friends I'll only order food intended to be cold. Sorry! read more

Great experience. Fast food and very good service. Will be coming back again! And the vibe was very cool

My first time at this brunch place. It was pretty busy for a Sunday morning. My friend and I got on the waitlist and walked around the area while we waited. When we got seated, the server offered us coffee. You do get charged for the coffee and maybe that's common knowledge; I just didn't know. I ordered the French toast and it was okay. I kinda surprised because I thought there would be fruit on the French toast but it was just a small cup of fruit jam really. It was yummy but nothing amazing. My friend ordered the skillet hash and told me it tasted like he was eating a breakfast pizza. The server was helpful and would update us on when our food was ready. It's a nice brunch place if you're looking for an classic American breakfast. read more

First Watch - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Dirty cups Cold food Terrible service So many other places to have breakfast/brunch read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Always excellent service, minimal wait times, and ample parking. I also find this place to have a more open and free feeling above the others. Food is consistent with the other locations which is a plus! I recommend the farm house hash, and relish in most of their seasonal items! Their pancakes are giant and delicious, as with all their food items! Definitely recommend! read more

This is the worst restaurant I have been to in a long time. 15 min no acknowledging. Had to ask if we had a waitress. Manager finally assigned someone to us , then we had to wait an hour for our food. Food was cold, coffee tasted like it came from a cardboard box. I will never come here again and definitely won't recommend to family or friends. read more