On our last day in the city, we stopped here for breakfast. While we were seated promptly , it took approximately 15-20 minutes and several walk-bys for our server to acknowledge our presence. As we were getting ready to leave, the server came to our table. She stated that the sections had been changed and she did not realize we were her customers. She was very apologetic and offered us free drinks and a $5 off coupon. 5 stars for the attempt to correct the problem and the casual ambiance. However...that's where the positives end. We ordered the million dollar bacon and Purple Haze (lavender lemonade) to start us off. The drink was fine but the bacon was sickening sweet and just wasn't what I was expecting nor what I wanted in a piece of bacon. I ordered the Farmhouse hash and my guy ordered the traditional breakfast. We both agreed that our food was anything but special and instantly regretted our choice to stop here. Our potatoes were undercooked and had a strange aftertaste. I ate the majority of mine but my guy stopped eating after a few bites. We are particular about sending food back and after the uncomfortable beginning of our service, we definitely did not feel comfortable doing so. In fact, we didn't feel comfortable the rest of our time there and even remarked that we would have fared better at Waffle House. Maybe this was an off morning. I'm not sure. Don't take my word. Try them for yourself and make your own judgement. We plan to return to the area soon but will not be returning to this restaurant. read more

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Great breakfast/brunch place for freshly made egg dishes, creative waffles, and excellent French Toast options. Fresh smoothies, juices and great coffee are high quality. Professional and friendly service. Be prepared to wait on high volume days, but your patience will be rewarded. read more

First Watch - Strawberry French Toast Special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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The Farm Hash was delicious. I didn't care for the peppers though. I thought it offset the dish but that's probably just me. The Watermelon Wake Up was super good. read more

First Watch - Watermelon Wake Up - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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My husband and I ate at First Watch for breakfast. They said a 20-25 minute wait for two people so we opted to sit at the community table. It was a little out of my comfort zone to sit with strangers but I was so hungry and the other customers were really nice. Service was great considering that table had so much turnover. The server was really on his game! I ordered the tri-athlete and hubby had oatmeal and eggs. He also had the most amazing blueberry muffin, full of blueberries, moist throughout, with a light crunch on the top. He was obviously forced to share :) All of the food was good and we would definitely come back again. read more

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Celebrating our 49th Anniversary which includes BEST breakfast in town! #EverythingHallelujah read more

First Watch - 49th Anniversary celebration includes best breakfast in town! #EverythingHallelujah! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

i absolutely adore this place. they have the most wonderful little restaurant and service, the inside appears very clean and service is excellent. the first time i went, which was a couple weeks ago, i ordered the power wrap with a side of fruit and it was so good! such a great portion, i could barely finish both halves. the second time i came, today, it was phenomenal. checking in on the app and we got seated almost immediately. my mom and i were looking for a light lunch before we went grocery shopping and shared the smoked salmon eggs benedict, subbed the poached eggs for egg whites and ordered a bowl of fresh fruit. both times the fruit had been fresh and the eggs benedict was delicious. the smoked salmon had a nice crisp edge and the egg whites had been cooked perfectly. also i wanted to mention, the smoked salmon eggs benedict i split in half, moved to a second plate the waitress brought for me, and i just grabbed fruit from the bowl on my mom's plate. the server did not bring me the plate looking like the pic lol i 100% recommend this place. our servers both times were amazing as well, so kind and patient. read more

First Watch - Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict and Fresh Seasonal Fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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First Watch is a phenomenal place to eat if you like fresh food. When we go back to Chattanooga we will definitely come back.

After fasting morning labs, this is my reward. I am usually on my own. I never have to wait. They whisk me away to my table quickly. The food and drinks are always spot on! The staff are listening and make sure I get exactly what I want. I like the place. It is busy with morning chatter and quick moving service. The service is always excellent. The avocado toast breakfast is my favorite with a side of pork sausage. The morning meditation is the only good thing I will do that day. LOL. Just great service and great food and drink. I wish they were in a stand alone building with more parking. read more

I didn't even know we had a First Watch in Chattanooga. Turns out, we have three. On Gunbarrel, on the North Shore and in Hixson. I have been wanting to try their Parma Skillet Hash and let me tell you, it is even better than I was anticipating. It comes with 2 eggs (cooked to order), potatoes, mushrooms and a piece of wheat toast. I got my eggs over medium. The combination of all the flavors was heavenly. When you walk in the atmosphere is very cozy and inviting. The staff is very courteous and friendly, but also efficient. It was a very pleasurable experience and I will be going back! Highly recommend! 5 Stars! read more

We should have walked out when the hostess was rude to us. She was unfriendly and would not answer our question about where was acceptable to park at this location. We asked her if she could ask someone else she did not . The parking situation is crazy either way only about 12 spots labeled for first watch. All the others were labeled guardian which was the name on the building. The restaurant was also out of glass cups and was serving drinks in kids cups. The food was fine. I would not recommend eating here. read more

Food was great! Service was also wonderful. Food came out quickly. Absolutely LOVE their pancakes.

It has been a wile since I had been to first watch before today and prior to this I was not super crazy over it but now I would definitely recommend people to go here while visiting I got the biscuits and gravy which was good the gravy was kinda bland but the biscuit itself was great I also got a muffin of the day (today was blueberry) and it was really good and flavorful and the last thing I got was the million dollar bacon which as well was incredible overall 5/5 stars great ambiance and a solid brunch place would recommend read more

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It was all pretty good. Bar, food and bar atmosphere, just the way I like it sometimes.

We were visiting family in Chattanooga and we all like to eat. Taking us the the airport on Saturday, we stopped at First Watch on Gunbarrel for breakfast. The food we saw passing us and menu looked awesome. The pancakes looked awesome but after several days of gorging myself, I decided to stick to something healthier. I loved the A.M. Superfoods Bowl. It was delicious and surprisingly filing. Loved the coffee but even more, the Purple Haze non-alcoholic drink was awesome. They were really crowded and the wait was 45 minutes. But, there was a Community Table that seated 8 and only one occupant was seated. We joined him and had no wait. Additionally, we engaged this local gentleman in super interesting conversation. He eats there 4-5 times a week. If you have the opportunity to pick who you want serving you, be sure to ask for a seat in Lyric's station. She was awesome with the service, prompt, very pleasant and adorable. Lastly, I would like the thank the gentleman we sat with, who we only knew as "Rob, the carpet recycling guy" who secretly paid for breakfast for all 5 of our family members, then left. He was certainly a great man and generous beyond belief. Thanks, Roy. read more

First Watch - Great Wall painting in the main dining room - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

very yummy very fast. mostly breakfast but it seems good for early lunch too. calorie counts too which is a plus cus i'm chubby

They have the best organic vegetarian foods. Love this place. They also have excellent regular food. My husband loves it to.

The sandwich was great, I wish the sever would have asked what I wanted on the side because I do not eat grass for salad, however she was nice enough to bring me a side of soup! I enjoyed the company and the lunch! read more

First Watch - Grilled Cheese with ham, Mayo side salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The food was delicious! Been there several times and would highly recommend...and as of 10/25 the parking has greatly improved. Prior issues with other tenants labeling spots made it difficult to park at the restaurant, that's been there much longer than these other businesses! read more

Great little breakfast chain that offers an assortment of brunch options. We love the breakfast tacos, avocado toast, and the superfood bowls. Highly recommend their bacon if you love bacon! read more

First Watch - One of the superfood bows to go. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I'm a regular here, service and food is always on point. Love going in the morning weekends with my family. Super sweet staff and food is always tasting amazing! Great atmosphere. read more

The food here is absolutely delicious and I have never had a complaint. The price per portion is a bit off balance. Meaning that you are paying for way more than what you were getting and overtime the portion has decreased a little while the price has gone up. I still do enjoy the Belgian waffles and also the French toast. Actually everything I've had so far including the bowls in the fresh juices are awesome. read more

First Watch - French toast to go - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Went here loved the rustic atmosphere. The server was extremely nice and did a good job at brining out the great food, the million dollar bacon was so good and the quality of my omelette was fantastic. read more

This place is a breakfast lover's dream! The menu is creative yet classic, offering something for everyone. I had the trifecta plate and it was absolutely perfect fresh ingredients, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and the cozy atmosphere made it feel like home read more

The food was great I had the breakfast tacos which is seasonal and it was amazing my husband had biscuit and turkey gravy which he said was good. He had the purple haze and I had hot chocolate both were good. Customer service was great as usual read more

My daughter called at 7am because we have a large party of 12. They said no problem. We get there at 10 and we're told that there was no record of her calling and we were going to have to wait an hour to be seated separately read more

I really love this place and everything is always on point. The trifecta is always my go to meal. The waffles are out of this world.

We found this place because it was near our hotel. The food was amazing and so was the service. We were intimated by the size of the menu and how crowded it was. We almost left, but I am so glad we didn't. The waiter offered very good suggestions and all 5 of us were pleased. read more

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Great food and great service. Can't wait to come back! I had the lemon ricotta pancakes and the million dollar bacon. Absolutely must try!

Everything I've tried here is amazing. I don't think you can go wrong with anything that you order here.

Dry Bacado omelette; Overcooked hard bacon; Overcooked and Burned potatoes. Decent Service. Loud. Don't know when we'll go back. First Watch Gunbarrel. It's always good at the beach. Moist omelette, etc. read more

Today I'm sadly rating one of my favorite breakfast/brunch places with less than a satisfactory rating. I am only reviewing the service rather than the food (the food is always great). Today, we arrived to a not even full restaurant and were seated immediately. We sat for 15 minutes and no one took our drink order or even came to our table. I flagged a wait staff person and told them we needed someone to take our order... We then, waited another 5 minutes before we left. Be better. read more

The service and food was fantastic. Definitely visit this restaurant, I wish there was 1 in my area. read more

I would just like to say how much I appreciate this beautiful breakfast menu. It's extremely trendy with flavors and popular dishes. (Looking for avocado toast?? They gotchu) I'm one to be faithful and loyal to my menu favorite, the Elevated Egg Sandwich, but the have huge pancakes, or healthier quinoa power bowls. A drawback is how crowded this place always seems to be. Most of the time there's a 20 minute wait, and it gets worse on Sunday mornings. Parking is also a bit of a struggle. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Excellent meal when in town for my youngest son's wedding. Best bloody Mary's and chorizo omelette ever. Pancakes were great too. Waitress went out of her way to make sure we got the best bang for our buck. Highly recommend and will be back! read more

Good breakfast/lunch. Try the juices - Kale Tonic and Morning Mediation are a must! For breakfast, I recommend the Market Hash. The goat cheese brings this skillet to the next level. If you like meat, add bacon or sausage. For lunch, I recommend the Roast Beef & Havarti sandwich. It's my go-to. The soups are great too. Service was ok, but it's hard to judge in the midst of a pandemic. 4/5 read more

First Watch - Morning Meditation & Kale Tonic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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If you're looking for a great breakfast/brunch this is the place! The choices are vast and everything is great. Fantastic service, good prices, and great Bloody Marys! read more

It is worth the wait. Don't miss out on this great breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. The food is so good, it's hard to choose. It may not look like much from the outside but when you step in the place is great, so much character from top to bottom. Great for a group of just a couple of you, you will enjoy! read more

First, positive news. The food is delicious! I've eaten several things at the Gunbarrel, Chattanooga location (Benedicts, frittatas, etc) and all have been well-prepared. If I were to be critical, I would say the potatoes were not as good as the rest. The service from the host(esse)s and servers likewise has been friendly and responsive. The last time we were there, we had to ask for half and half and for pepper. I don't know if that's the responsibility of the bus staff or management, but the servers end up making 2-3 times the trips when the tables aren't fully prepped. read more

If you must have First Watch, avoid Gunbarrel and go downtown. My husband and I ordered the same thing, but it was not served the same. Server Rachel was rude when it was pointed out. She never checked on us and basically threw the receipt on the table long before we had finished our meal. Never had a bad experience at the other location. Very frustrating. read more

I've been a couple of times and both were disappointing. On this visit, I had the shrimp and grits. The grits had sat under a heat lamp for so long they'd developed a skin. The shrimp were extremely salty and had a fishy taste. This dish is supposed to be served with ciabatta toast, but it took so long I was nearly done with my meal before it showed up. The service was terrible and never checked back the entire meal and I never received a single refill on my soft drink. read more