03/11/2018 Wait was horrific, other groups were sat before our group because they had priority seating (no wait app). They need to rethink this especially on Saturdays and Sundays during their busiest time, and what about those who do not go there often enough to know about the app??? The food I ordered...Huevos Ranchero Tostadas - eggs were cold, and it looked like I got the dregs from the tostada bag, or a bag of chips they found in the back. Certainly the plate did not look like the picture. Very disappointed with the wait and the food today. This visit will make me rethink visiting the Kenwood location or any of the others any time soon. Don't waste your time or money. read more

It was subclass next time I'll just go to IHOP. The bacon was raw the service was poor in the pancake was also Raw I can get that at IHOP.

Stopped by First Watch in Kenwood for breakfast for some comfort food I did not have to prepare myself. The omelet was well done and creamy and the mixed greens were balanced without the excess sourness I get sometimes. However, the real treat was the service. Symone was lovely, welcoming with just the right amount of attentiveness without being intrusive. Kudos. read more

One of my favorite breakfast places of all time! The maple covered bacon was impeccable. Also had really good dishes like salmon bagels and pancakes. Can find cheaper options for brunch, but like the quality and taste. read more

All First Watchs are good but Kenwood is my favorite mostly based on the service. They seem to be friendlier and many of the servers seem to recognize us when we come in. Their Frittata Rustica is the best omelet you can get anywhere. Also, their new coffee blend is very good, an improvement over the previous. read more

I hadn't eaten at a First Watch in over 4 years. I'm a huge lover of Farm to Table restaurants and I honestly forgot how awesome this place is. We went for a Sunday brunch with my partners mother who has never been and we were blown away. We all got a fresh juice and the millionaires bacon! Our server was a sweetheart and all of the staff was friendly and upbeat. I had the farm fresh cast iron meal and it was to die for! I cannot wait to go back, this has become a huge craving for me as I'm in my last trimester of pregnancy. read more

Ive been to this location a few times and recently stopped in after a 1/2 Price Books visit. In the past Ive had issue with the service and thought Id try again. The updated interior is big improvement. The place feels more comfortable and homey. This place can be tough if you want a quick bite, as there always seems to be a wait. I was alone and did not want to wait on a table so the addition of a 'common table' where you and seat yourself if there is a spot was very nice. I also struck up a nice conversation with the woman I was sitting near and maybe even got a potential art student out of the deal. Oh, yeah. She gave he her card and Im supposed to email her. Thanks Yelp review for reminding me. The food here is always pretty good. They have a nice collection of vegetarian and healthy options. Honestly Ive not really explored the menu that much. I tend to find something I like and order it over and over. I often get the eggs florentine, which is pretty good. This time I got fancy and ordered an egg sandwich without meat. I thought it was very good. It was busy, so a few times I had an empty water glass- one of my pet peeves with service, but generally the it was pretty good. read more

If you don't use technology you will be left to sit on a bench watching others stream ahead of you. So much for Going to a restaurant spur of the moiment. read more

I went to First Watch again today and the food was better! The home fries were flavorful! They had pepper on them and were mixed with onions which were great!!! No bland home fries this time! I ordered a breakfast sandwich which was good. The bacon was cooked well. The only drawback was the eggs that I ordered in the sandwich. I specifically asked for scrambled eggs and they gave me a over well egg. Cooked through good but the yolk was still separate from the egg white. The egg was also very flat. I was hoping for light and fluffy scrambled eggs in the sandwich. read more

So this used to be my go to spot loved the staff and food, but now I will no longer be going here unfortunately. My family and I went there this morning and was told 20 min wait which is normal but when they starting seating people who came in after us and they proceeded to tell me that well those people used the app. We were waiting for over 30 min and then only after I said take me off the list we all of the sudden were next on the list when there were obviously 4 names before us. I may be wrong but you should take care of the people who are there waiting to eat then holding empty tables hoping the people show up which happened twice and instead of seating people there they skipped to the next person on the app. Sorry first watch but you just complicated the seating process and making waiting area jammed up of people watching people eat and get sat before them just because they were not aware we need to use the app to get a seat. read more

I'm happily surprised at how many good down to earth restaurants we seem to find back in the ole 'Nati. Having lived in the epicenter of food trendiness for 30 years, there is something about a solid , simple well cooked and fair priced meal that always hits the spot and leaves you physically and spiritually satisfied. This is one of those places. Everything sounds good and WAS good. From the seasonal pumpkin pancakes to their great energy bowls and smoothies, also the traditional eggs and bacon and potatoes all done just the way you like them. The hashes they have are KILLER- you have to get at least one. We got 2, the Market and Avocado, and they were both perfect. Nice presentation too. Great coffee, friendly and prompt service and fair prices. Before 10 a.m. on Sunday was not a problem to get 3 seated. read more

If first impressions mean anything, this could very well be the start of something beautiful. I have not had biscuits and gravy at a restaurant in quite some time. I have been hard pressed to find one that did not have pork sausage. Usually at those other places you would get biscuits with gravy and no sides, so I was pleasantly surprised to see they came with 2 eggs and potatoes. I really can not put in to words, just how genuinely happy I was to be able to eat biscuits and gravy again. read more

I Recommend- Siesta Key Cocktail Frittata Chickichonga The service was super speedy! The staff was polite and kind. A fair price range. The area is kid friendly. Conveniently located in downtown Cincinnati. I positively recommend this restaurant! read more

I wish I could give this place 5 stars (my pumpkin pancake earned 5 stars), but bad service really left all of us in our party with a bad taste in our mouths. We were seated for at least 15 minutes before our waitress brought water to us. The other half of our group had been there for at least 10 minutes before us and the restaurant was rather empty. Our waitress made an attempt to be friendly but must have gone off-duty because she was replaced with someone else. This waitress rarely showed up at our table except to get our orders and bring our food and seemed really unfamiliar with the menu when asked questions. Such unusual lack of service compared to other visits to First Watch (other locations). Really would think twice before coming back to this one. The checkout clerk was super-unfriendly; almost downright rude as we checked out (for no apparent reason). Ah. The pancakes tho. read more

We went here for brunch on a Saturday and it was INSANELY busy! Even still, the convenience of being able to get in line via yelp was super helpful and cut down on the amount of time we actually sat and waited for a table. Once we were sat we were served fairly quickly and our food was great. I had the cinnamon chip pancakes and have been dreaming about them ever since! read more

I came here with one of my friends recently after not coming to First Watch for years and I was pleasantly surprised! I don't even remember why I stopped going to First Watch. At this location, our waitress was incredibly kind and attentive for the whole breakfast and she was so funny and great to talk to! She recommended me and my friend try the juices and their juices here are so much less expensive than where I normally get my juices (here it was I believe 2.50/3.00 when I normally pay around 7-11 dollars for a cold pressed juice in Cincy). I ordered the Kale Tonic and it was the most delicious green juice I have had - I will most certainly be coming back here if nothing else to get that juice. I also ordered the Belgian Waffle and it was pretty good. I think I prefer the atmosphere and the drinks over the food itself but that is not to say that the food is bad - it isn't. It is just not the best brunch food you can get in the area but that's okay. I would also love to see some menu changes particularly with their "healthy" section because several of the items on that were over 1,000 calories. I do love that they include caloric values so that you can make a better decision about what you're eating. read more

Breakfast or brunch here is very nice, If you will wait. My dad loves the complimentary coffee, so it's no problem though! One of my favorites is the Fruit and Yogurt crépe, soo fresh and delicious! Price is medium, and the pancakes are hot and BIG! Egg skillets and specials are recommended if you have a big appetite. Stop in for free coffee even! (just kidding, only if you're waiting) Great spot for a nice breakfast! read more

I love First Watch! Friendly servers, healthy food, consistent quality and you've gotta try the new Tumeric Lemon Aid!

Long lines, yep! Crowded, yes! But wait, you will understand why. Is PHENOMENAL!!! Their breakfast is so good and full of flavor that after your first bite all you will think and when is the next breakfast. I love their banana pancakes and delicious coffee. But my hubby loves all meats and bacon and eggs. Traditional and delicious!! read more

Corporate first watch has great customer service, so we headed back to try another meal. The food was better this time and the service was good. I really enjoyed my veggie sandwich and butternut squash soup! We will be back when in the Kenwood area. read more

It was good but the drinking glasses were terribly dirty and my coffee cup had a pink liquid inside of it. Glad I looked before she poured my coffee. But I have been to other first watch locations in Ohio and they were great. read more

Love Love Love their breakfast. I always get the cheese omelet and my boyfriend gets the ham omelet. They have both even though they are not on the menu. Also, don't like the onions in the potato's, so they offered to make them without (with a little extra wait)- Service is always spot on here and very clean restaurant. Obviously if you go on a Sunday, go early or plan to wait because of people getting out of Church. Oh, and LOVE their coffee!! read more

Best breakfast chain in Cincinnati! Everything is fresh and taste. People here say to go to Sleepy Bee, but this place is way better.

Returned. Service is friendly, attentive, and prompt. Manager proud of new food item: Avocado Toast. Server overheard us and added that the Avocado Toast was also his favorite. read more

We ate here on a busy Saturday morning (11/7) and had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. Our waitress was friendly, helpful and caring. We had my 10 month old twin grandbabies with us. Two high chairs were provided and not once did the waitress blink an eye at our requests, nor at the food items that soon appeared on the floor around us. (which we cleaned up before we left the table) I ordered an item on the menu and made 3 small specific requests for changes -- ALL 3 were executed perfectly! I loved my breakfast 'hash'! Everyone else loved their specialty pancakes and omelets too!. Great service! Delicious food! We will definitely be patronizing this great breakfast and lunch establishment! read more

Really enjoyed this restaurant. The service was very good, the food was fresh and delicious. The decor on point. If I lived closer I'd go all the time. I enjoyed an omelette and my son had a power bowl. So good. read more

First Watch is most likely the best breakfast chain I have ever been to. Every location the food tastes amazing. Only downsize is the wait so I like to come at odd hours. read more

I've been here a few times with a friend. This time I took my husband and he loved it. He had the Works Omelet and said it was the best he's had. I had the chicken salad melt. It was wonderful. The service was fantastic. You can't go wrong. read more

Just brought a friend for his first time. As usual, I was not disappointed. Great atmosphere. Energy, hospitality and food were outstanding. He will be back. I will, too. How about moving to College Hill/Clifton area? read more

NO LONGER AN OPTION! Dear Peachtree Diner, It is with a contrite and heavy heart that I write this letter of apology. In a moment of extreme weakness, I dared to try another restaurant for my favorite breakfast: French toast. Trust me, it was a big mistake and one to never be repeated. Here's is the rundown: We were very hungry and wanting to have breakfast but there just weren't very many options in the Kenwood area. I happened to notice that one of the options was First Watch and so we decided to give them a try. As we entered the restaurant, e immediately noticed the volume was quite high due to the open nature of the space and level of activity. It was very busy. We were seated at a small town in close proximity to other diners so if you are not social or in need of privacy, you will want to explore other options. On the other hand, it is good to sit close to others so that you can check out their plates. I noticed that the pancakes looked dry and that the omelets were dry and overcooked. I don't usually like their potatoes because the ones in my home state are usually battered and possibly deep-fried and I therefore I avoid them. I decided to try the French toast, while my husband went for "the works" omelet with potatoes and toast. As soon as my plate hits the table, I realize that I cannot eat this French toast as it looks very dry and does not look appetizing. First of all it wasn't properly plated or presented. There were just two pieces of DRY grilled toast placed on a plate, unsliced, not dressed or garnished. I don't even serve my French toast like this at home. Just make an effort! They get major points for having the hutzpah to try and sell two pieces of toast for $9. Just to confirm what I am thinking, I taste the toast. Now I am annoyed because I know that this is not French toast and it is so bad that I am assuming that he actually forgot to dip it before tossing it on the grill. I am so certain of this that I actually take my hand and press it into the French toast, look at it and show it to my husband. My hand is clean and there is no detectable oil or moisture. I flag a waiter and have the toast returned to the kitchen and choose not to order anything else. The manager comes out to apologize and offer me another serving or alternative. I decline because this chain has a problem with proper food preparation and consistency. They really need new recipes and better trained cooks. Unfortunately, they are simply no longer an option for me. ****My husband actually liked his flat omelet and the potatoes were actually a nice surprise because they were fresh and nicely seasoned. ***That European version of water needs to be discontinued. When I order water, I am expecting an adult glass with ice and chilled water, not a juice glass half filled with slightly cool water and NO ice. What gives? I can't wait to get back home to my favorite French toast. I am going to treat her right and never stray again! read more

Great Place.... Nice solid menu with tons of great food. Very affordable pricing. I line the fact they leave a container of coffee for breakfast but be careful. They also charged me $2.89 and I only had 1 cup. read more

Sat for close to 15 minutes with zero acknowledgement and then left. After the lunch rush, plenty of servers around. Nor sure what the problem was but wouldn't go in again. Only FW I've ever had anything like this happen. read more

Great healthy options. The acai superfoods bowl is great. Everything is fresh and the coffee is good. Yes.

If you are have the nowait app you need to use it. People get upset when they see no wait and then you get there and it is a 45 minute wait.

Tasty brunch spot. Lots of menu choices for every appetite. We opted for the eggs Benedict & classic breakfast. Eggs on the Benedict were cooked hard as requested, but the avocado was missing. Classic breakfast with grits was good, but eggs were too runny. Great server who immediately brought the missing avocado and checked on us frequently to make sure breakfast was yummy. Lemon dressing on the mixed field greens was surprisingly flavorful. Make sure to get on the wait list from & shop in the strip mall stores while you wait. read more

Great brunch spot. Lots of healthier options and great pancakes if you decide to go wild. As you'd expect with most brunch places, there can be a longer wait if you go between 10:30-11:30 but you can get seated pretty quickly before or after that hour. The people are always friendly and the food is always good. Can't ask for a whole lot more than that! read more

I work right down the street and we order lunch from there on occasion for our staff on Saturdays. The food is absolutely amazing and the manager/staff is more than accommodating to our giant to-go orders! If the food to-go is so good I can only imagine how wonderful and fresh it is when you dine in. The only thing I would change is their hours. I wish they were open later so I could spend my lunch break there during the week! read more

I have been eating at First Watch ever since I was born. I have never had a bad meal or a bad experience. One of the best breakfast/brunch places in the world. read more

When did a breakfast restaurant decide it's OK to pre-cook breakfast items only to reheat them when ordered? If you cook for yourself and occasionally go out for breakfast, you can tell what's cooked fresh and what isn't. I get that the eggs were just cooked but clearly the potatoes and sausage were cooked earlier and staged and then reheated to just barely warm. I'm not a fan of English muffins and opt for marbled rye toast instead but NO! We were told they no longer have rye. So what do they serve their turkey avocado club on now? It saddens us that this has become a mediocre place for breakfast and the brainwashed people that continue to line up at the door on weekend mornings don't recognize they're not receiving the quality breakfast they once were. We will move on to Wild Eggs opened just up the street and support better quality and if that doesn't pan out, we'll just stay home and do the dishes. read more

A nice breakfast and brunch stop if you want a step up from the McDonald's drive through without breaking the bank. The omelettes are good, the skillets are massive and the staff is friendly and effiicient. read more