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    First Watch

    3.6 (126 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Evelyn K.

    My friend and I stopped by this First Watch for lunch and while the food itself was decent -- I had the Avocado Toast, and she ordered the Belgian Waffle -- the experience was unfortunately overshadowed by some very odd behavior from our waitress. At first, we didn't think much of it, but she was acting unusually friendly with a man sitting at another table -- laughing a little too loudly, lingering, and just generally behaving in a way that felt unprofessional. My friend, who's never been one to shy away from asking questions, politely asked the gentleman if he knew her. To our shock, he quietly explained that she was on one of "those" websites -- and even showed us the page on his phone! We were absolutely stunned and disgusted. What made it worse was watching this same waitress interact with a sweet little girl at another table, handing her a sticker and chatting with her like nothing was amiss. It just left a terrible taste in our mouths. A restaurant like this should feel wholesome and family-friendly, not... whatever this was. The food was fine, but the atmosphere was completely soured by the whole situation. We won't be rushing back anytime soon.

    Cinnamon chip pancake breakfast
    Mahauganee S.

    We love First Watch for family breakfast so we tried this location and had a great experience. Our waitress was awesome. The food was delicious. We had a round table with enough space for our family of 7 without feeling cramped. Everyone enjoyed their food. The restaurant is clean and bright. Literally, no complaints. I tried the cinnamon toast cereal milk (coconut rum, cold brew coffee, oat milk, and agave)...it was delicious.

    Breakfast tacos
    Ted R.

    If you're looking for a quality, Sunday brunch hot-spot, this place is it! Arrived about 10Am and was promptly seated. It's called First Watch and this place should be among your first choices of breakfast dining. Many of their dishes seem to be designed for a more health-conscious diet with fresh fruit, granola, and avocado as some of the featured ingredients but they do have the classics like chocolate chip pancakes and meaty omelettes. Everything we had was delicious and seasoned-well. Service was extremely prompt and our waitress was friendly. The atmosphere was upbeat and clean. It seemed like most people were reeling from their morning Java or just excited for the upcoming Bengals game. Either way, this restaurant was a perfect place to grab a little grub and I look forward to trying another one of their mid-morning scrambles.

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    Chris M.

    I've always been a huge fan of First Watch and this location wont let you down! Plenty of great options for all dietary needs. I'm a fan of the omelettes, million dollar bacon, and the bacon lettuce tomato sandwich with eggs on it. The only reason I didn't go with 5* is that it's a bit overpriced for the amount of food you could get at other restaurants. However, the food is very earthy, organic, and is worth paying extra for a fantastic meal. The staff at this location were super accommodating and pleasant. I came to celebrate one of my staff getting a promotion and we went all out. Grate place to splurge and still feel like you're eating healthy. The morning meditation (drink) is one of my new favorites to enjoy as one of those splurges.

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    Chad D.

    I'm a huge fan of First Watch! Always recommend the Million Dollar Bacon to start with. Never had a bad meal here or any location.

    Chickichanga is a favorite!
    Katie H.

    I'd never been to this particular location. But it's near home and has its own parking lot, so it seemed like a good one to try. We visited one busy weekend morning. Luckily it was just early enough to not have a terrible wait. They told us twenty minutes for a family of four, but it ended up only being about five. We ordered a few different things to share. The chickichanga was something I had tried once and remembered liking, so hubby and I ordered that to share. So glad we did because it was awesome - definitely a favorite I'll return to again! We also got banana granola pancakes and a waffle for the table. The bites of pancake with the caramelized granola were the best! But I think I liked the waffle even better - it was amazingly fluffy and absorbed the butter and syrup in the most perfect way. We also made sure to get a side of Goetta. It's actually not listed on the menu, but I saw a plate of it delivered to another table and asked about getting one for us. This location is one we would return to. Thanks to all the friendly servers there!

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    7 years ago

    Others praise it. I think it's just a glorified Bob Evans with glorified prices to match!

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    7 years ago

    Possibly my favorite brunch spot, love the juice! Family friendly, and waits usually aren't to bad. Always fresh food to!

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    11 years ago

    Surprisingly quick with seating. Service and food were great, chicken quinoa with goat cheese and cherries was terrific!

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    Awesome food and really good service I had Eggs Ben's a dick and the Hollandaise was great.

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    10 years ago

    Food was as good as any first watch, but the service is absolutely terrible. If I want first watch I'll drive 20 mins to rookwood

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    11 years ago

    Always great food when I go to First Watch. The service was fast and the atmosphere was warm. First Watch may become a Sunday tradition.

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    I love this place because they have the best breakfast food and it's healthy options are amazing! Awesome staff!

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