Looked for a local spot with healthier breakfast options, and we hit the jackpot with this place! Sara was our waitress, and she was just the sweetest. The food was so good, and I love that the calories are listed on the menu. They also have a nutrition menu online for those looking for the macronutrients. We are planning on visiting again tomorrow before we head back home to Michigan. read more

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This was our first time going to this location for First Watch and they exceeded our expectation. We usually go to other one closer to home but their staffing issues are to much for us to continue to go there. At this location it moderately crowded. Our server was Evan and he was noting short of great. He was still very attentive even thou we could see he was busy doing other things. The food came out after a short wait which was fine. He checked in on us like you would expect and every time he walked by he gave eye contact. These thing use to be the norm but now it is what it is . I will say in the future we will drive further out just for superior service. read more

Wonderful place for our weekend brunch. Gets very busy so recommend queue in advance online!

Loved the decor, service was friendly and the food was amazing! Definitely going back.

This is a local chain and I have yet to ever be disappointed. The server arrives at your table with a pot of fresh coffee & a jug of water. I had the avocado toast. The avocado was slathered on thick slices of whole grain bread. The two eggs were cooked perfectly...solod white and runny yolks. My husband had a power bowl that was delish. We split a carrot cake pancake. It was great. Love this place! read more

First Watch - Avocado toast & a carrot cake pancake. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

First Watch, my feelings for you are lukewarm. On the plus side, you now have the No Wait app so instead of trying to sit in a tiny waiting area for breakfast, I can get in line on my way over and not wait AS long. On the minus side, I feel like the food quality has gone from great to hit or miss to everything is on the bland train. I like your newer "farmhouse" branding, but, overall, I think the breakfast/brunch/lunch game is better elsewhere... read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Oh I love First Watch. This place feels so clean and airy. Their (half) open kitchen lets you see the food come out and keeps your mouth watering. All of the food looks great and is relatively innovative. I would recommend for a nice brunch place. read more

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Overall not a great experience at a First Watch, especially this location that is always great. I put our name in online on their website and had a little wait once we got there. When we were seated unfortunately we had a server that was basically an order taker and felt like we were at a fast food restaurant instead. The server came over four times the entire time we were seated. Someone else brought our food who was more friendly. We had to ask twice then wait for extra dressing and had to ask for refills. I would rather not return if will be repeated poor service. read more

This is a awesome place to eat. We went for breakfast while heading back to Cleveland. We had spend the day before at Kings Island. They have delicious food. Very healthy & very creative food. Great service, great atmosphere and food came out fast. Big portions too. I will definitely have to find the place closer to the Cleveland area. Loved it! read more

First Watch - Tri Athlete Breakfast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My favorite breakfast place when at my Tigerfitness.com HQ. Delicious food and I have known the staff for years. Pancakes are unbeatable and the avocado toast is to die for. You must go here! Even the coffee is on point. read more

First Watch - That's a big pancake! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We love First Watch! The fresh juices are great and healthy. They have rotating seasonal flavors plus kale tonic which is on the menu. The food is delicious and usually a healthy preparation. The sausage and gravy is made with turkey sausage. You can get fresh fruit or green salad instead of potatoes on a lot of their breakfasts. They make multigrain pancakes that honestly taste like "regular" pancakes. The waitstaff is always friendly and efficient. The hot coffee, hubby's favorite, is always flowing, everyone on staff will fill any table's coffee. And while the person who takes your food order usually checks on you the most everyone helps take care of you. I had a bacado omelette which had delicious perfect looking avocado, big pieces of bacon and cheese. You can get egg whites only on an omelette for no up charge! I also upgraded to a biscuit which was large, hot and had great butter flavor and reminded me of the south! read more

Service was fantastic and they had the best omelettes! Try the watermelon juice too!!

Was in town for a conference and decided to grab some lunch. For the spot on yelp. My favorite place to look for everything..:) OMG this place is incredible!!! They make regular food taste extra ordinary...the flavors that you taste in one bite...just wow! So satisfying...insanely good....service is exceptional and staff is talented. Great price! Check them out. read more

My husband and I just had breakfast at First Watch in Symmes Township. It was the most unpleasant environment I have experienced in a long time. We arrived at about 9:10 and there were plenty of open tables. We were seated at a table for two, acceptable. Once we were seated and had placed our order the restaurant began to fill up. As we sat there we soon found out that we were in the traffic pattern of the kitchen. The entire time we ate our breakfast we had servers coming from the kitchen right behind my chair, I was afraid to move for fear I would knock a server with my chair. Our entire breakfast was ruined by constant kitchen traffic. Food coming from kitchen from behind me and the along our table, which had one side against the wall and less than a three foot opening between next table. Them the people coming in the same traffic pattern with their bins to clear tables. Talked to manager an just got lip service. Not a happy customer. I'm am not a happy customer. read more

I have to give a 5 star not only for the food but also for the service. We had a large party with 2 babies and the service was fast and friendly even though part of our party didn't get there until after everyone had eaten. One if the babies got sick and the staff helped cleanup the mess, we thank you for that. The food is very good and many low fat/low calorie options were available. Next time we go to Cinncinnati we will definitely dine here again. read more

Fantastic!! The wait is worth it I had the morning meditation fresh juice blend. Kept me going for quite a while. Also had the avocado toast; so simple and so good Staff is extremely attentive; it appears all pitch in to make it a great experience for their customers read more

Wanted to love this place. Service accounts for half of the experience and ours was pretty sad. Our waitress made us wait until after we ordered to bring us any water or drinks. When we asked a question about substituting French toast for a pancake or waffle on the traditional meal, she said no and rolled her eyes at an associate waitress standing next to her. Very unprofessional! Was a steady crowd but not overly busy. I would have expected her to check on our drinks during the meal, bring drinks soon after being seated and not be rude to guests. Having been a waitress, I probably have a bit higher expectations for my service. Regardless, if you're not happy with your job, look for another one please. We won't be back. read more

I really like First Watch and I'm surprised I'm just getting around to reviewing it now! This location on Montgomery Road near Harper's Point is my go-to because it's the closest one to my home. Like all locations, they use the NoWait app which scores BIG points with me, because I can get online from my phone and only have to wait in the restaurant for five minutes instead of forty. On Saturday we checked in via the app, arrived at the restaurant 20 minutes later and were seated immediately. We had a nice table by the window and our waiter was prompt and friendly. We were pretty quick to figure out what we wanted, and our order was placed and out within ten minutes. Both my husband and myself had gotten the Tri-Fecta which comes with two eggs, choice of meat and either a waffle or pancake. I got eggs over medium, pork sausage, and a waffle. Everything was just as I wanted it and I really enjoyed my meal. I'm pretty much obsessed with their waffles, to be honest. Eric got scrambled eggs, bacon, and a waffle. He said he didn't like his eggs and felt like his waffle should've been hotter, because the butter that comes out on top of the waffle wouldn't melt at all. I guess I kinda agree with him on that one. I personally think FirstWatch is one of the best chain breakfast places in the area and would take it over a Denny's, Bob Evan's, Cracker Barrel, or anywhere else for that matter. That being said, this is not the kind of place that would ever a higher rating out of me, because at the end of the day, they are all about turning tables. I always feel a little bit rushed to leave the way they drop off the check while you're still eating. With this mentality, it'd be hard for me to give them the extra star. read more

Usually a big fan of first watch. Actually a pretty bad experience today. Daughter's waffle was burned, service was incredibly slow and inattentive. +1 star for the fact that it's usually good (and today was a holiday) and +1 for the fact that our waitress removed both my daughters waffle and my Benedict because the food took so long. I really appreciated that. Will review again next time I'm there and update if it's better. read more

First Watch - Salmon Benedict. Pretty good! I'm not usually a seafood guy so no real frame of reference here. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is our go to breakfast and brunch place. We have never had a bad meal here. The ingredients are always fresh and food is delicious. They have the best Kale tonic too. Check out the seasonal menu. read more

Great breakfast. Large plates excellent coffee Service was exceptional cozy cottage style decor. read more

Multigrain, syrup-soaking sincakes will melt in your mouth like a donut disc. Hot, buttery scrambled eggs, that don't need seasoning. (I should have tasted them before I salted (assaulted) them - my bad. Always taste it first!) Bacon had great flavor, but tasted overdone or slightly nuked. Their menu stated no microwaves, so it may have just been cooked far too long. It wasn't a deal-breaker, but you'd think this place could do much better with bacon... It is pork country, after all. Portions were normal-size and the food was certainly above-average, but the place and place settings are showing a lot of wear; scratched glasses, bent silverware, sticky tables that don't become un-sticky after a good wiping. Time to upgrade/replace some items! Wait staff was friendly and attentive, like you'd expect in a down-home, country-living kind of diner. I was pleased with my meal and I would absolutely bring friends and family here for breakfast. Conveniently located to the business districts of Symmes and Mason. read more

First of all the food, atmosphere and location in Anderson are all awesome! I love the Million Dollar Bacon and the Breakfast tacos, yum! My only issue is that sometimes the servers take a really long time returning to your table to check on you and idk if they new dishwasher detergent or what, but the glasses are always very cloudy/stained and silverware has been dirty on more than one occasion. If they could fix that, everything would be great! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE THE PANCAKES HERE!! Definitely a must try. TO DIE FOR PANCAKES!! Addictive... I've never left any extra pancake of mine on a plate at First Watch! Light, hot, and FLUFFY on the inside, CRISPY on the outside... MULTIGRAIN BATTER for all pancakes, but I always get the wheat germ one. SO SO DELICIOUS!! And huge. If you're getting ONE on the side, definitely share. They serve them with butter so if you don't want a hunk of butter on them, make sure you notify your waitress! This is my favorite breakfast place in Cincinnati. I always bring my dad here so he can pay though, because it's not the cheapest! read more

The service in this establishment is horrendous, my group was told we had a 30 minute wait, after our 30 minutes passed we came back into the restaurant to see how much time we had left before our table opened. The hostess commented that we would have to wait another 30 minutes making our wait an hour long. The wait time was not the problem, our problem was the blatant disregard for our time. Harpers point first watch has lost our business. We did not have time to find another breakfast place, they ruined our morning. read more

It's a chain so you know what you're expecting. I'm not saying chains are a bad thing, because there are some really great chains out there. I'm just saying, if you have been to one First Watch, you have been to them all. The staff is great at this location and very friendly. The food is good but I have had better breakfasts elsewhere. If somebody wanted to go to First Watch, I certainly would not say no though. Like every single good breakfast place, do expect a wait on the weekends. read more

So as a soon to be expatriate (going to school overseas). I am asked constantly what am I going to miss about Cincinnati? And it looks like it will be First Watch. Yes, I know they are a chain. From Florida, which makes sense. And that I usually hate chains. But I love First Watch. I have been coming here for breakfast since I was in Middle School. And I think I have ordered the same thing ever time. The waitresses know me, and my order (which is always strange in a chain). But I swear if this is your first time you would not think of it as a chain. Its warm and welcoming. And if I liked coffee then I would love how its free while you wait for your table. And especially in the Kenwood, there is really no place to get breakfast anymore. Dont bring up Bob Evans. Mr.Evans and I are no longer on speaking terms. He knows what he did. read more

Love this location at Harper's. Have been coming here for 11yrs with my family and surprisingly, they seem to stay consistent with food and service and half of the wait staff has been there since we have been going! Great place for healthier breakfast and brunch choices. The specials are always somewhat creative and very good. Great neighborhood spot! read more

Emmalee! Our server Emmalee was great! The food was also really good. Fresh, hot and delicious. Everything was so great that we will be back tomorrow! read more

First Watch - The inside from our table. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Love this place. They have fantastic juices, very refreshing and cleansing. Lemon ricotta pancakes are to die for.

A breakfest destitation for the last 15 years. Expect great and fresh food.. Very heathly alternative for breakfest. Expect long waits on the weekends. Breakfest and Lunch only. read more

Everything is fresh. Made to order. Food is always awesome. Come early they get filled up. Burnt always accommodating.

Best. Breakfast. Restaurant! They have AMAZING chocolate chip pancakes and their other breakfast foods (eggs, toast, sausage etc.) are also great. I love coming here, but it's expensive for my family to eat here because we're a family of five, which is a shame. I wish we got to come here more. I haven't tried any of their lunch items but I'm sure they're great too! read more

Open for Breakfast and Lunch only, sort of like Le Peep if you know that chain. Always crowded, and for a reason: everything they serve is a little or a lot, better than what you'd expect. It is superior food and atmosphere compared to most anywhere else for the price. Put another way, this restaurant is consistent and their food is good! Fresh, healthy, and creative breakfasts and lunches with emphasis on fresh ingredients and made relatively quickly: 15-20 minutes wait for your food is about average. They could do it quicker if they weren't so darn busy but it's the price you pay for good food, good environment, and good service. Lunches are great, lots of good sandwiches and creative salads; try the tomato basil soup, I give it a 9 out of 10, it's that satisfying. Breakfasts are also great, and as others have stated the pancakes are very, very good, but then again, so is everything else for breakfast. If you show up on the weekends, do not come in at noon on Sunday (church just let out...), as you'll wait for 30 minutes to be seated. First Watch in Harper's Point is modern and uber-clean. Worth a 20 minute wait at this location (very well managed store), and I'm not a fan of waiting for meals. We've never left First Watch in Harper's Point anything but happy that we thought to go there. read more

Some menu items that are uncommon and delicious! Bacon can't be beat! Have enjoyed in Cincinnati and Oak Brook,Il.

Usually a decent breakfast here. I like to get their mixed greens with my omelet. Helps the meal not sit so heavy. This visit, I got their steak and eggs florentine. It came with a ciabatta toast. The portions were so small, I ordered a pancake after eating my main course just to fill me up! Fortunately, it was a free entree because it was my birthday. Definitely not worth the $13.95! My steak was beyond raw in one part as well. Not my best experience here. read more

First Watch - Steak and eggs florentine from their special summer menu. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

First Watch is very close to where I work, so we frequently go there for breakfast meetings or lunch. The service is usually pretty good, though occasionally it takes a bit longer to get a refill or whatnot than it ought to. Like others have said, even when it's packed, it doesn't usually take that long to get a table. On weekdays the rush seems to be about 8-10 and then like 1130 to 1, with Fridays being a little bit busier than the rest (logically). As far as menu options go, I feel like they have something for everyone. There are really healthy menu options (see the healthier side section of the menu) and then they have menu options with 3 different types of meat. The caveat with their healthier side menu options is that the nutritional facts are only for the main part of the meal. If it comes with granola or a muffin, those are on top of the facts of the main course. There are lots of options for breakfast or lunch foods. As the sole vegetarian among my coworkers, I usually go for the fresh fruit crepes or the veggie burger. Last thought: They usually leave a pitcher of water if you ask for waters, same for coffee. I am notorious for spilling the water as I'm pouring, so consider yourself warned that they're not the easiest pitchers to use. :) read more

My family and I have been frequenting this place for years, despite the mediocre rating. They have a few items on the menu which seem to entice us back in but overall, I would say this is a very average place considering the price. They have all the usual breakfast stuff- a good amount of variety in omelettes, waffles, French toast, crepes, and pancakes. Their lemon ricotta and banana granola crunch pancakes are pretty amazing and unique, which is honestly one of the main reasons I keep coming back. They are light, fluffy and delicious. An issue they seem to consistently have is bringing out cold food. The turnover is pretty fast in this restaurant and I don't see any reason why they can't just serve their eggs hot. The last time I went and got a veggie omelette, the broccoli was mostly brown instead of green, and the ingredients just didn't taste very fresh. The service is usually pretty good so no complaints there. Overall for the price of the food, I would expect much better food quality. Their pancakes save them and are the reason I will probably be back. Otherwise save your money or pick another place for breakfast. read more

I have been going to First Watch since I was a little girl and it never disappoints! It does tend to be crowded with a wait, but it's well worth it! The service is attentive, the food is always made just right, and they are more than flexible to assure that your dish is exactly how you love it! This is the best brunch place for family gatherings, in my opinion. read more

First Watch - Start each day like it's your birthday - at First Watch! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We have truly enjoyed every dish we have tried at First Watch - and we have been "fans" for years. They have a great regular menu, with MANY healthy options and I believe all of their food is made with fresh ingredients. They are also good about having seasonal menus with new yummy options to try. With so many choices, your taste buds are always guaranteed to be delighted! Side note, as with any great place, there can be a wait at times to be seated for a table. Plan to arrive early to give you time to get a table - it will be worth it! read more