We were super lucky and were able to get seated early! I definitely recommend getting on the waitlist as soon as possible to help cut the wait time down. It was pretty busy on a Sunday morning but we were able to get our food at a reasonable time. Our server was super nice and did a great job checking up on us through out the meal. This is a great place to meet up for brunch with friends and family! The food was pretty tasty; however the French toast wasn't as fluffy as we've had in the past and the the pancakes was a little burnt underneath. Overall, it was a good experience but we've had a little better at other first watch. I had the tropical sunrise as well and it was pretty delicious! read more

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Definition of moron: Not able to work a coffee pot... Seriously NO COFFEE! I've seen smarter people standing on a corner with a sign willing to work for food, maybe First Watch should rethink who they hire! read more

Our server (Bre) was amazing! After sharing my dilemma of picking between two menu items, she suggested the perfect meal! It was all delicious! Fast, friendly service as well. There were so many items on the menu I wanted to try! Just means I'll have to go back soon! read more

Devils in the details. This place regardless of location is always losing the detail battle. In the case the dude at this place, said can I get you a table? He sat us at a booth that had eggs in the floor and not a small portion, then our server was friendly enough when she wasn't on her phone by the kitchen. Brought us coffee creamer and silverware which had no spoons but the sets at the bar did, so spoons or no spoons is the norm? I don't know. The menu can't decide if they are a diner or a health food restaurant (focus people) and one of the servers had low hanging pants? I would hate being a business owner these days, lack of a management standard, service, dress, professionalism. Food was decent which is a shame. I had to clean up the egg under the table.. Skip this place and go to Cafe Monte read more

I have eaten at First Watch before and this was the first bad meal. The buttered grits were not good at all and too soupy. Overpriced for the small amount. read more

First Watch - First Watch buttered grits. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Second time visiting with my partner. We have visited this location for the second time. We decided to try some new things, and it turned out pretty good. I wouldn't say it was better than our first impression. We ordered the A.M. Superfoods Bowl, I ordered the Elevated Egg Sandwich and an Apple Juice to go with it. My partner ordered the Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos and again... I still haven't tasted them. The food was good, the best time to go (without it being noisy or people rushing) we went during the week in the morning. I appreciate the service, but it wasn't something we absolutely needed? We didn't need much assistance this visit, but our server was helpful! read more

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Might have been the worst breakfast I've ever had. Lacking flavor in chorizo omelette, charred potatoes tasted like the grill, mediocre pico dd gallo. Server was friendly and efficient. read more

It was 1st experience at a First Watch today and it was decent. The food came quickly during the lunch hour. The service was good. Plenty of parking. My food was just okay. My scrambled eggs were bland, my cinnamon chip pancake was overcooked with a blackened bottom but drowning it in syrup saved it and my bacon was dried out crispy. So not brittle crispy but tough to pull apart and chew crispy. I will say my officemates who got lunch items off the menu enjoyed their meals so I'd be open to going back and eventually trying some of the lunch items. However, I'm going to forever pass on their breakfast. read more

I've had the breakfast food and the lunch sandwiches. Mostly it's been great. In the last trip I tried the million dollar bacon which was sweet with a little heat in the syrup or honey that was drizzled over it. I really like their breakfast foods. Those have been excellent. The sandwiches are just par for the course. It's nowhere near an attempt to be creative as the breakfast is. They are pretty much what you would expect from a grocery deli but not a sandwich shop. They also seem to struggle with keeping employees (which most restaurants do at this time). You can definitely tell which are new ones as they struggle through the shift. Mostly though it's a very nice experience with very good food. read more

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Great food, customer service, and ambience is all that. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Ordered a Kaletonic and it was watered down, my elevated egg sandwich had rotten avocado in it. read more

First Watch - rotten avocado in sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I went to first watch with a couple friends the afternoon before a wedding. The host and staff were very accommodating and pleasant to be around. They did a good job explaining just the options on the menu. I ended up getting a turkey avocado bacon club with house potatoes along with a Morning Meditation to drink and a banana a granola almond pancake on the side with real maple syrup. The real maple syrup was truly authentic. It was a hearty meal and I felt very satisfied afterwards. read more

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I was excited to know there was a First Watch in Charlotte, NC because my experience with First Watch has been amazing from our previous state (FL). Not sure what they got going on at this location but they need some improvements. First impression, looked like they had a busboy or dishwasher as a hostess. Seated at our table without menus but was given coloring paper kids menu but no crayons. I didn't ask for the menu, I simple grabbed them from the hostess stand. I did ask for crayons so the babies could entertain themselves while we waited to order; they had NO crayons. Food came out relatively quick. Order: half waffle with bacon, trifecta, grits, and biscuit gravy. Grits were cold, so the butter that was on top did not melt into the grits for a buttery flavor. Biscuit gravy wasn't good. The gravy had a ginger taste that I did not like and the biscuit was dough and bland. read more

I had the pleasure of dining at First Watch in Southpark recently, and I must say, it was a brunch experience like no other. I was initially hesitant about trying a chain brunch restaurant, fearing it might be just like any other, but Shawn, our server, quickly put my concerns to rest. From the moment we walked in, Shawn's warm and welcoming demeanor set the tone for the entire meal. He not only greeted us with a friendly smile but also took the time to explain the menu and share his recommendations. It was clear that he was genuinely passionate about the food and wanted us to have the best experience possible. Now, let's talk about the star of the show--the Elevated Egg Sandwich. It was a revelation! The combination of perfectly scrambled eggs, avocado, bacon, and Gruyère cheese on artisanal multigrain bread was a symphony of flavors. Each bite was a delightful explosion of taste, and I couldn't get enough of it. What made this experience truly outstanding was Shawn's attention to detail. He ensured our coffee cups were always full and checked in on us regularly to make sure everything was to our liking. His knowledge of the menu and his enthusiasm for First Watch's unique approach to brunch made me feel like I was dining at a boutique eatery rather than a chain restaurant. In the end, I walked out of First Watch in Southpark with a belly full of delicious food and a newfound appreciation for chain brunch spots, all thanks to Shawn's exceptional service and the unforgettable Elevated Egg Sandwich. If you're in the area and looking for a brunch experience that goes above and beyond, don't hesitate to visit First Watch in Southpark, and make sure you ask for Shawn--he'll make your visit truly special! read more

My favorite place to eat breakfast/ Brunch They have gluten free items and they taste good the portions are generous and the employees are very friendly and give great customer service their pick up orders are always waiting for you when you arrive read more

LET ME tell you something. This is the best breakfast place E-V-E-R-.. I HAD A B-L-T , Million dollar bacon and coffee. No Matter which state/city I'm in the service is always on point as well as the food. I believe that they get their bacon from the same place Chick-fil-A gets their chicken. Just awesomeness... read more

First Watch - Bacon lettuce tomato sandwich..and home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Second visit to a First Watch. This time, I was with a friend, and we met on a Sunday during Brunch. This was not an original idea, so we had a little wait. We could have put our name o. The list from home, but didn't know it was an option. Sarah was our server, and was quick, cheerful, and kept an eye on us during the entire visit. My dining partner took the hint from my last visit and ordered the BLT Benedict and loved it. I ordered the Modern Croque Madame, and enjoyed it as well. It had cholla bread, which is not my favorite, but the cheese baked in raised the bar a bit. The Parmesan sauce was good, but not to the level of their Hollandaise. Still, a quick but very enjoyable meal! read more

Food is good and fresh. Had the chicken breakfast chimichanga which was great. Eggs Benedict was very good and the million dollar bacon was awesome. Service was okay but they forgot the eggs Benedict and brought out the other meals so one person doesn't have a meal while 3 people do. They give a military/veteran discount which was nice. Will go again. read more

This place is at a great location. I've come to other First Watch locations before and love their food. This location has a beautiful interior and set up. It's spacious and can seat a lot of people at once. The food here is always amazing and I enjoy whatever I order every time. I've come to this location about 5 or 6 times so far and I've waited to review it. For one reason. The service I received today was excellent, attentive, and what I would expect for the upscale Southpark area and price of food. Previous times I have come, the service was not as attentive and helpful as I would expect for the price but I kept going back for the food and great location. For a place like this in a location like this, high quality service is expected. I'm glad today the service was amazing and I think the server today was new to this location and was everything I would want at this price point. She was helpful, attentive, and friendly. She also seemed very experienced as a server and I think that made a difference too in her ability to be so great. In comparison to others I have had here she was definitely by far the best server. And hopefully they will continue to hire great servers like her to accurately give this place the experience it has to offer. It's good to see this business hire someone great and I was hoping they would. Great food Vegetarian options Free Parking Great location Large, diverse menu Spacious Dining area Good for Groups Great outdoor covered patio seating read more

The food was delish. Orders the Belgium waffle, light and fluffy, with warm maple syrup. Son ordered the avocado toast, perfect avocados. We also ordered the 4 strips of bacon, maple syrup and sugar appetizer, mmm mmmmm. Our service, Jenny if I recall, was super attentive our entire meal. Modern looking ambiance, but super clean and inviting. We had a great BF for sure. read more

Exceptionally terrible experience all around. Walked in and no one knew what to do. The poor guy at the front desk literally walked away because he wasn't sure what to do. We eventually were seated. We order quickly which was nice however the waitress had the "I don't want to be here attitude". We took it in stride and ordered. My wife and I's food came quickly however our sons pancakes didn't come till 5 minutes later..strange since we had items that actually need to be cooked a while and he had hotcakes. Upon looking at my wife's dish I saw two completely uncooked eggs and potatoes that appeared to also be uncooked. Sure enough the potatoes were rock solid and the eggs were not consumable. I looked at my plate and knew I was in for hard as rock sweet potatoes as well. Sure enough it was like biting into a raw potato. I'm not exaggerating this one but either. The potatoes were RAW. The waitress came over and we pointed to the eggs, assuming she would see the issue, she did not get it. We continued to tell her the issue she couldn't see on her own. We politely asked she send all this back to get re cooked. Less than 5 minutes later she comes back out with the same plates only mixed up and cheese out on top. You can see the picture for yourself. We, once again politely, say this is not cooked and the potatoes aren't edible. She didn't know what to do or say. It was like talking to a wall. No discount or any thing of the sort of recommended to take off the bill. My wife tried to eat around the eggs. 4 bites in and she had to stop. She came home and has had upset stomach since. In closing, we were regular patrons at the location in Matthews and loved it. It was beyond a disappointing experience in the South Park location. Management should be ashamed. The wait staff is not trained, cooks clearly not trained, greater and seater not trained, and obviously conflict resolution has not been addressed. Oh one last item. The waitress drops a small open container of jam from my sons plate upon clearing the table and smears it on the floor. You can literally see 50% of it still which is right beside me and where I would need to get up and walk out. I waited for it to be cleaned..take a wild guess if that ever happened. I'm excited to see this turn into anything else run by anyone else. Avoid it for your own good! read more

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Food was awesome-great omelette which was huge. Breakfast Potatoes also excellent. Service was really good-waiter made frequent visits to make sure I didn't need anything. Restaurant was immaculate, restroom was spotless. Prices about 10 - 15% higher than Comparable breakfast restaurants but quality and quantity superior most read more

KC was wonderful at the 3842 Corning Pl. location!! A+ Great customer service, very helpful as well! KC took very well care of us!! read more

Went to this location this morning. They had a good crowd for one of their first days open. Monic, the owner/manager was very nice as was the rest of the staff. The interior has a pretty good vibe/aesthetic. I had the Elevated Egg Sandwich and thought it was great. The seasoning on the potatoes was well done too. read more

First Watch - The Elevated Chicken Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Loved our server Akon, beautiful inside and out! Gorgeous dining experience, drinks tasted even better than their presentation! I recommend the seasonal flavors like the watermelon beverage and toffee iced coffee, as well as the Belgian waffle with berry compote. A must-experience in Raleigh :) Thank you Akon and First Watch! I also enjoyed buying the cookbook so I can impress at home! read more

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Fresh amazing healthy options, friendly and fast service, quiet and clean ambiance. Everyone in the restaurant make it a point to get to know their customers. The recommend the likes and also explain their dislikes. read more

First Watch - Brooklyn burger w/potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This will be a regular spot! I've been looking for a breakfast spot that doesn't have crazy wait times and has great food and this is it. In addition the online waitlist is accurate and works and the service is friendly and prompt as soon as you walk in. Open and spacious and great outdoor seating for good weather days. We didn't wait long for our food and their menu is very diverse. We did the cheese grits with an omelet and French toast and everything was served hot and cooked perfectly. Great portions and flavor for breakfast. Loved it! read more

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

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I went here this Tuesday for my favorite breakfast and some me time. I arrived about 10am and was seated promptly and the staff was friendly. I ordered my Kale drink, lemon ricotta pancakes and million dollar bacon. It was great. My bill was about $22 so not bad for the quality and portions. I will suggest checking online there wait time and get on the list if they are busy. read more

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We had a great meal here today. Our server Savannah provided us with excellent service. Our food was delivered fresh and in a timely manner.

Food was good as always! Waffles & chocolate chip pancake was supper good!! Had the farm house hash & the Parma skillet hash, Bo the delicious! Our server was great. He messed up on my order, but was honest & professional abt it! The lady up front was kind of nervous. I understand that, but as I was checking out my card wasn't being read on the spin pad. She then called someone over and said idk what she did but the card reader isn't working anymore. There was a line & I was embarrassed. The person who she called, helped and I was right on my way. All I gotta say is do better! Tbh my table was the only table of POC and we felt very off by this one older couple! Not my fav first watch to eat at.. read more

Coming from out of state with a fabulous First Watch location this one in Charlotte was a HUGE let down. Ordered the tomato soup and ham gruye sandwich combo. Soup was cold and had beans in it. When I mentioned to the waitress it had beans in it and was cold she said they must of combined it with their other soup and it was the last serving. Both of our sandwiches were to be "melted" and they came out BARELY toasted. Like eating at a cheap sub shop. Don't waste your money if you are familiar with how First Watch should be. Big disappointment. read more

Stopped in recently with a group from work. I switched up what I normally get at First Watch and got an omelet. It was fine but I prefer my omelet toppings to be mixed with the egg and these were just tucked inside. I also noticed they had a sanitation rating of 93 and the staff were braiding each other's hair in the kitchen. I won't revisit until the health rating is improved. read more

First Watch - The works - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Denetria was the Best server in the Restaurant, please go see her when you're in the area! Food was delicious as well, I recommend the Purple Haze Lemonade! read more

This was the best breakfast I have had in a long time. I got the Floridian French Toast with a side of bacon and cheese grits. The jelly/jam that came with the French toast was really great! I loved the juices, I got the morning meditation and it was delicious. read more

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I like First Watch. I usually go to the one on Glenwood in Raleigh but just happened to be in the area with friends and we visited this location. It looks and feels new, and has lots of seating space inside. We went here on Saturday close to 11am which happened to be right before it got crowded. Our server was very friendly, the food was good but I will say that -- and I don't know if it's overall trend in first watch or it's just this location specific -- it seems like portions are now smaller. The bowl definitely used to have more quinoa and kale in it as this is not my first time getting it. The pancake in the menu is described as "humongous", but that's such a stretch, it's extremely thin and overall is not that big at all, and that teeny tiny little half of the sausage honestly looks hilarious, it's sooo small. The toast with "the works" also seems to be smaller now. That said I quite enjoyed my pesto chicken bowl. The new tangerine dream drink is not my favorite, I didn't taste much pineapple nor tangerine at all, more like lemonade topped with vanilla coconut milk. It's okay. Coconut milk also is not supposed to curdle or separate with acid, but it does unless you shake the drink really really well, which obviously you can't do that in this drink by design since it's just topped with milk. So like I said, it's okay, probably wouldn't order it again. My favorite one is kale tonic, if you like cucumbers this is the one to try! read more

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I was extremely disappointed by this restaurant and I went there in two different times in span of 3 days. I really wanted to like this restaurant but their quality is not there. It is going to take a time for them to figure out how to make all the meals hot wow and on time to the table. I do not recommend this restaurant at all until that time happens. read more

Beyond upset, unfulfilled and disappointed. I've been to several first watches and always loved my experience and food. This time was a different story. After ordering my food at 12:05 i didn't get to eat PART of my meal till 12:50. I waited another 10 minutes for my partners meal to come out. All of it was LUKEWARM and my partners meal was disassembled. The restaurant was also so hot i heard several people also complaining about the temperature. One of the most unsatisfying meals ever, not sure if i will be back to this location again. read more

Food always tastes good, but don't expect any consistency. I want to like this place but it is as if whatever you request is just thrown out the window. You want over easy eggs? Too bad we can only do scrambled. You want to eat at the same time as your wife? Too bad your meals will come out 5-10 mins apart. You like that bread included in the description of your meal? It will come after your done with the main part of your order. I want to like this place so badly, but you never know what you're going to get when you order and I order the same thing every time I come. Farmhouse Hash Skillet. Sometimes you get potatoes, sometimes you don't, sometimes it's loaded with too much bacon, sometimes you get 3 bacon bits.... It's wild. Improve on consistency - maybe job aids for meals would help? I don't quite know how one begins to address/fix such inconsistency between visits. read more

First watch never disappoints. Adrian served us today and provided great recommendations;) He went above and beyond to make our brunch experience special since we had our uncle visiting us today. We ordered chikichanga, frittata and italian hash. Everything tasted great.:) read more

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

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Everything was good!!! We had Hannah who was a great server! She was nice and quick. We ordered a mimosa and a pomegranate cocktail and they were great. The food was so good! We ordered a Belgian waffle and a gravy biscuit and I don't think it took them more than 10 minutes to bring it out!! Highly recommend read more

First Watch - Belgian waffle and gravy biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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